INTERVIEW - Hamish McLachlan - 03 September 2026-09-03 17-35-00
Summary
The FIVEAA Sports Show previews the AFL finals, with Timmy Rowe and Riley O'Brien favoring Fremantle to defeat Hawthorne in a sold-out Optus Stadium match. The panel also analyzes Carlton’s surprising rise under Josh Fraser, comparing it to Leicester City’s historic win, and predicts Geelong and Brisbane will advance. Additionally, the hosts discuss the mixed reactions in Melbourne to North Melbourne’s sacking of coach Chris Clarkson, noting the harsh delivery of the news to a club legend.
Topics discussed
Intro: Fremantle vs Hawthorne preview
Fremantle's 19-win record and form
Hawthorne's 'sandwich' strategy and history
Personal dislike for Hawthorne's style
Finals experience and player availability
Weather conditions and match predictions
Fremantle's slow starts in finals
Embracing pressure and expectations
Geelong vs Carlton and Brisbane vs Sydney
Carlton's Leicester City-like rise
Underdog stories and anything can happen
Josh Fraser's 'amnesia' coaching philosophy
Reaction to North Melbourne sacking Clarkson
Sign-off and farewell
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