The Sunday Roast with KG & Sam Tugwell - 9 August 2026
Summary
Hosts KG and Sam Tugwell analyze Adelaide Crows’ narrow win over Richmond, debating the team’s inability to handle pressure and coaching decisions. The show also covers Port Adelaide’s struggles against Sydney and features a detailed discussion with Fox Footy’s John Ralph on the Geelong concussion waiver scandal. They examine the AFL’s potential penalties, the credibility of league officials, and the impact on player Colin Jolly, concluding that the league must enforce strict consequences to maintain integrity.
Topics discussed
Intro and Crows' narrow win over Richmond
Analysis of key Crows players and Richmond's defense
Lachie O'Brien praise and Crows' finals positioning
Melbourne's win and Sydney's loss to Geelong
Debutants, Jason Francis, and Josh Carr injury
Listener calls: Jersey sleeves and Crows predictions
Handling pressure and coaching staff criticism
Finals readiness and coaching strategy debate
Listener call: Sandhill game and AFL ideas
Listener call: Crows' weaknesses and finals doubts
Pressure handling and Richmond comparison
Kicking competition winner and trip to Tokyo
Listener call: Player retention and coaching speed
Ruck strategy for Fremantle and Kalbarchi
Chris Scott interview on Geelong waiver issue
John Ralph: AFL accountability and Craig Drummond
Geelong's liability waiver and doctor involvement
Criticism of Scott's handling and AFL fines
AFL attitude, salary cap, and future for Aspinall
WorkSafe complaint and AFL board response
Listener calls: A4 process, penalties, and Drummond
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