Saturday Sports Show With KG & Cornsey - 10 October 2026
Summary
The hosts discuss the Australian cricket team's poor performance in South Africa, criticizing the selection of Nick Maddison and batting order changes. They also address the Adelaide Crows' lack of aggressive recruiting and the controversy surrounding coach Matthew Nix, agreeing with Neil Baum that the club should have responded more firmly to sacking rumors. Finally, the show covers the Port Adelaide trade, AFLW skill development, and pays tribute to the late broadcaster Ed Dwina.
Topics discussed
Show intro and cricket test match banter
Criticism of Nick Maddison's selection
Speculation on Matthew Nix's future
Port Adelaide draft strategy and picks
Crows recruitment failures and salary cap
Caller debate on Crows softness and draft rules
Board changes and cricket selection logic
Caller on cricket technique and Crows growth
Tribute to late sportsman Bill Crouch
Caller story about cycling without helmet
District cricket coaching and Crows needs
Debate on Crows list improvement and Nix
Argument on Crows skills and AFLW standards
AFLW improvement and salary comparisons
Anecdotes on Peter McKenna and team towns
Cricket batting technique and crowd sizes
AFLW media coverage and player salaries
Cricket attendance and salary cap details
Praise for Port Adelaide and Crows tactics
Crows backline issues and AFLW salary cap
Humorous caller segments and draft jokes
AFLW funding, netball pay, and summer cricket
Nathan Bassett coaching rumors and caller tech
Crows player departures and compensation picks
Caller on road trains and motorsport records
Caller debate on AFLW salary advocacy
USAFL trip and tribute to Dick Johnson
Dick Johnson career and local sports history
Cricket records and Nick Maddison criticism
Complex Port Adelaide draft trade analysis
Terry Danaher story and dementia awareness
Port women's team crowds and Crows draft record
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