The Sunday Roast with KG & Leith Forrest - 20 September 2026
Summary
The Sunday Roast hosts discuss the thrilling AFL preliminary final between Brisbane and Hawthorne, debating controversial umpiring decisions and praising Nick Watson's performance. They preview the SANFL Grand Final between Norwood and Sturt, featuring an interview with 1978 premiership captain Michael Kingo Taylor who reflects on the historic rivalry. The show also covers the ongoing legal issues surrounding the Sydney Swans and the Crows' potential recruitment of Isaac Heiney.
Topics discussed
Intro: Recapping the thrilling preliminary final
Game highlights: Nick Watson and Brisbane's comeback
Umpiring debate: The Jarman holding ball call
Listener reactions and Sam Mitchell's injury
Post-match chaos: Objects thrown onto the field
Nick Watson's performance and the Harry Potter soundtrack
Other umpiring queries: Lewis and Zorko incidents
Call-in: Kenny's fiasco and trade period risks
Call-in: Basil's confidence in the Redlegs
Call-in: John defends cricket as the best sport
Reserves Grand Final update and listener texts
Call-in: Max claims Hawthorne were robbed
Call-in: Brad discusses Sydney players' conduct
Call-in: Phil on the biggest call in finals history
Call-in: Phil rates the game and Hawthorne's mood
Transition to Michael Taylor: 1978 Grand Final context
Michael Taylor: Memories of the 1978 comeback
Michael Taylor: Coaching career and Norwood connection
Michael Taylor: Career highlights and final thoughts
Call-in: Nostalgia for old Adelaide Oval crowds
Call-in: Criticism of Hawthorne's kicking game
Call-in: Legal threats and media caution
Call-in: David's personal connection to both clubs
Call-in: Nick on the Lewis boundary incident
Call-in: John on ruckmen and final predictions
Sign-off and Grand Final broadcast details
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