Rowey & Timmy G Podcast - 18 August 2026
Summary
The FIVEAA Sports Show features a detailed analysis of the Adelaide Crows' upcoming finals match against GWS, debating whether the team should abandon their traditional style for a faster "win mode" to improve ball movement. Hosts Rowie and Timmy G discuss the Sydney Swans' sexual assault allegations, urging the media and public to respect the police investigation and avoid harmful speculation.
Topics discussed
Show intro and listener engagement
Crow's loss and South Australian fans in Sydney
Analysis of Crows' game modes and attack
Proposed positional changes for Crows finals
Player selection and speed of ball movement
Confidence in Crows talent and D-Day pressure
Focus on the now and recent form
Injury updates: Jace and other key players
Sydney Swans assault allegations and police matter
Call for industry to respect due process
Discussion on interim coaching opportunities
Impressions of new coach and show break
Traffic report and commercial break
Listener call on season injuries and excuses
Moral perspective on Sydney incident from parents
Will Key selection and form discussion
Upcoming hour and Eddie McGuire preview
Crows' recent poor results and exposed depth
Port Adelaide development and list depth issues
Off-season basics and player availability
Comparison to past pre-seasons and list building
Priority on development and Melbourne's success
Need for improved gym culture and conditioning
Turnover records and final week outlook
Commercial break and sponsor messages
Playing faster and adjusting game modes
Coaching adjustments and best footy conditions
Top 4 teams' speed and decision making
Selection integrity and out-of-form players
Crows' low-pressure game and confidence
Defensive strategies against key players
Dan Curtin's form and selection debate
Tribute game and retirement traditions
Speculation on player roles and contracts
Introduction of guest Eddie McGuire
Update on Sydney Swans police investigation
Eddie McGuire on respecting the process
Historical draws and Collingwood 2010 story
Lessons from 1977 and coaching history
Behind-the-scenes of the 2010 Grand Final
Dylan Moore's goal and final moments
Debate on goal decision and punching out
Thursday night football and Collingwood coach
Referee decision debate and show wrap
Listener calls and Sydney matter discussion
Club protocols and crisis management
Faith in coaching group and D-Day performance
Stewie Dew joins: injury update on Jace
Impact of injuries on team leadership
Ball retention and calm under pressure
Player role changes: Richards and Bergon
Finding easier goals and attacking entries
Off-season importance and player exposure
Coaching group continuity and planning
Games together vs games played stat
Confidence in bouncing back and doubling wins
Praise for Jordan's ruck leadership
Closing Stewie Dew segment and win wish
SFL development model discussion
Port Adelaide CEO on development program
History of Port Adelaide and reserves competition
Preference for national reserves competition
Player development: Jagger Smith and others
Injury history and growth of young players
Travis Dodd preview and commercial break
Statement on Sydney assault and industry standards
Travis Dodd intro and Greek islands tour
WNPL finals: Campbelltown and West Adelaide
Adelaide City qualification for national championship
Croydon promotion to NPL and congratulations
Raiders qualification and Phil Scardino's success
Adelaide Athletico and League One opportunities
Striker concerns and Premier League start
Nestun's transfer to Portugal and buy-out clause
Closing Travis Dodd segment and sponsor
Final sponsor messages and show wrap
Watkins injury and light-hearted closing banter
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