Rowey & Timmy G Podcast - 02 September 2026
Summary
The 5AA Sports Show covers the sacking of North Melbourne coach Alistair Clarkson and the resulting speculation about his replacement, alongside a discussion on the Crows' final and the impact of recent media rumors. Port Adelaide’s Ben Rutten details the club’s strategy for the upcoming trade period and development coaching changes following their B&F awards. The episode also features SACA President Will Rayner discussing Ben Stokes’ signing with the Adelaide Strikers, while hosts share local football stories and preview the AFL sample finals.
Topics discussed
Show intro and upcoming segments preview
Listener good luck and hard luck stories
Adelaide Crows player of the year results
Crows depth issues and North Melbourne coaching news
North Melbourne moving on from Clarko
Clarko contract decision and future role
Clarko as director of coaching and development
Social media banter and Rory Sloan post
Tom Morris reporting and creative journalism
North Melbourne confidence in final series
AFL 2027 season start dates confirmed
IFL governance and finals time excitement
Colac voucher giveaway and listener stories
Rumor of Longmire and Clarko reunion
Ben Stokes opening the batting and finals stories
Listener hard luck finals story
Gavin Wang award and Jack Whitlock win
Listener story about Honda Sibic
Pro Paint and Panel sponsorship and show wrap
Jimmy Bartell interview start and vacuum cleaner
Port Adelaide season challenges and silver lining
Ben Rutten on new role and football department
Trade period philosophy and upcoming decisions
Trade options and Richmond interest
Coaching structure and development focus
Development coach roles and Andy Collins replacement
Uncertainty in list and return to form dates
Supporting development coaches and list decisions
Ben Rutten interview wrap and key messages
Jimmy Bartell on coaching culture and EPL comparison
North Melbourne board decision on Clarko
Sturt vs Glenelg match preview and analysis
Sturt team composition and injury updates
Sturt vs Glenelg momentum and tight results
Sturt injury stats and early season struggles
K Ditmar midfield performance and comparisons
Finals ticket giveaway and news preview
Statesman Windows sponsorship and Jimmy Bartell intro
Jimmy Bartell on coach insecurity and contracts
North Melbourne respect for Clarko and Maddie Nix
Why the Clarko news leaked this week
Pendlebury to Gold Coast and Collingwood reaction
Pendlebury's new role and Collingwood faithful
Trade dynamics for Geelong and Western Bulldogs
Jordan Dawson and Crows trade strategy
Elimination final predictions and crowd sizes
Chris Duthie intro and 1986 premiership reflection
Listener Russell's 1979 finals story
Russell's Blackwood match and semi-final loss
Russell's story wrap and Where Are They Now intro
Where Are They Now segment introduction
Chris Duthie's move from Broken Hill to Glenelg
Duthie's early years and Broken Hill connections
Duthie's first season and Tony McGinnis
The Magnificent 7 and Duthie's nickname
Duthie's teammates and 1986 return
Duthie's injury and Gary Pert release
Duthie's 1985 and 1986 premiership wins
Duthie's confidence in 1986 and team dynamics
Duthie's bogey men and Eddie Fry
Duthie's statue and segment wrap
Airtouch 500 giveaway and V8 hot lap prize
Fast 5 topics game and prize details
Marco's fast 5 topics attempt
Marco wins the Airtouch 500 prize
South Adelaide appoints Brett Montgomery
Pro Paint and Panel sponsorship
Ben Stokes signing with Adelaide Strikers
Stokes staying for the season and import retention
SACA President Will Rayner on finances and success
SACA financial robustness and privatization questions
SACA ownership structure and Ben Stokes signing
Adelaide Oval lease and fan support
Adelaide Oval debt-free status and cricket growth
Heath Chapman and Sam Swikkowski injury updates
Sturt game analysis and listener call-in
Listener story about grand final knock-out
Colac voucher giveaway and show break
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