Batt Banter

Hey everybody, Here’s the recap from the previous week for our Domestic Sports Weekly Wrap: * The Perth Lynx had a mixed affair with a disastrous home outing v Melbourne but to bounce back with an away OT clash v Adelaide  * Our Perth Glory women continue to sit pretty at the top of the table with an important win against top contenders Melbourne City * What a curious but anti-climatic way to begi...

Hey everybody, Here’s the recap from the previous week for our Domestic Sports Weekly Wrap: * Massive and statement wins came on the hardwood this weekend from both the Perth Wildcats over two time reigning champions Sydney and Perth Lynx disposing of title fancies Melbourne Boomers * It was an extremely disappointing way to finish off such a promising campaign for the Perth Scorchers women losing...

Hey everybody, Here’s the recap from the previous week for our Domestic Sports Weekly Wrap: * Our Perth Thundersticks women have gone back to back Bronze medals in two tight contests across the finals weekend in Canberra * Double losses for both our Perth Lynx and Perth Scorchers but the latter will host the Challenger final this Wednesday * The Perth Glory both men and women had difficult outings...

Hey everybody, Here’s the recap from the previous week for our Domestic Sports Weekly Wrap: * The Perth Wildcats are simply rolling going into the FIBA break with a 2-0 weekend and five on the trot * Our Western Warriors are back in some form with thrilling victories against SA both in the Marsh Sheffield Shield and One Day Cup to regain their place at the top of the table * For basketball it&apos...

Hey everybody, Here’s the recap from the previous week for our Domestic Sports Weekly Wrap: * The Perth Scorchers women march on 4-0 to the season whilst our men took a back step after a positive result last week * To the Perth Wildcats and the pressure has officially come off with three wins on the bounce but a big weekend lies ahead for them * Our Perth Scorchers women are sitting top of the tab...

Hey everybody, Here’s the recap from the previous week for our Domestic Sports Weekly Wrap: * It was double delight for our Perth Glory as both the men and women got the chocolates and for our ladies in particular they're undefeated and top of the table * This follows suit in the Hockey One as the Perth Thundersticks notched up double victories with the women leading the competition with four...

Hey everybody, Here’s the recap from the previous week for our Domestic Sports Weekly Wrap: * The Perth Wildcats are in real strife and they're in for a well deserved Batt Blast! * Perth Glory men had an unsuccessful trip over to Wellington with the women to resume their season after the international break * In Hockey One, the Perth Thundersticks again split the results with the women leadin...

Hey everybody, It was such a joy and privilege to have a chat with our newest guest in with Perth Scorchers and Western Fury fast bowler Piepa Cleary. We chat about how cricket became an option for Piepa, her stint in the 100 and current competitions WBBL and WNCL, the life of a bowler when you're being carted but just as important Piepa's work as a podcaster discussing stories of curren...

Hey everybody, Here’s the recap from the previous week for our Domestic Sports Weekly Wrap: * The Perth Wildcats are in serious strife suffering another loss on the weekend and have been in the furnace and under the pump sitting in the bottom 3 of the ladder * Huge AFLW wins for both Walyalup and West Coast in particular after a tumultuous week in the media was just the ticket * Our Thundersticks...

Hey everybody, What a privilege and joy that it was to have a chat with the Hockey One women's Perth Thundersticks coach Phil Hulbert. He took the team to a bronze finish last season and is looking to go two better this season. We talk all things Hockey One, how coaching found him, his illustrious career as a player himself for Vic Park-Xavier hockey club and the challenges of being a semi pr...

Hey everybody, Here’s the recap from the previous week for our Domestic Sports Weekly Wrap: * Unfortunately it was a horrid weekend for our two WA AFLW teams with two tough losses and finals now out of reach for both teams * Two losses against top 2 teams for the Perth Wildcats has cast a shadow and doubt about the championship potential of this team  * Perth Glory women kicked off their A League...

Hi everyone, we're back! This week and returning for back to back podcasts is Tim from thesportsescape that you can find and follow on Instagram and Facebook to talk all the trades, player movement and pick swaps that have happened so far in the ever so appropriately called 'silly season'. Don't forget to like, subscribe, leave a rating and a review on your favourite podcasting...

Hey everybody, Here’s the recap from the previous week for our Domestic Sports Weekly Wrap: * The Western Warriors are rolling with dominant victories against the Victorians in both their Marsh One Day Cup and Sheffield Shield matches * Hockey One is back and what a first up performance from both our men and women Thundersticks teams ahead of the bye * It wasn't the weekend for either of our...

Hey everyone, We're back! This time, debut guest in in Tim from TheSportsEscape on Facebook and Instagram comes on to do a big preview of the the last day in September aka the AFL Grand Final, we look at some good news stories from the GF and dive deeply into all the speculation leading into Free Agency and Trade Period! Don't forget to like, subscribe, leave a rating and a review on you...

Hey everybody, Here’s the recap from the previous week for our Domestic Sports Weekly Wrap: * Double delight for our two WA football teams * A mixed start to the season for the Perth Wildcats winning at home before falling away * The Western Fury and Western Warriors are 2/2 to begin their WNCL and One Day Cup campaigns respectively Don't forget to like, subscribe, leave a rating and a review...

Hey everyone, We're back! This time, it's foundation guest Glen Batt who comes on to do a big preview of the upcoming final week of the season otherwise known as the Grand Final, we review the two preliminary finals and look at some fun Stats of the Week. Finally and as a special treat we get all of our previous guests on across the season to give their prediction for the 2023 AFL Grand...

Hey everybody, Here’s the recap from the previous week for our Domestic Sports Weekly Wrap: * Our two AFLW teams didn't have positive outings on the weekend but will look to bounce back in Round 5 * Western Warriors Marsh one Day Cup campaign has started off in winning fashion with a strong win v Queensland and in a commanding position in game 2 * The final piece of the roster is complete for...

Hey everyone, We're back! This time, it's returning guest in teacher and freelance football commentator David Lindsay coming on to do a big preview of the upcoming Preliminary Finals, we look at how it all unfolded in the Semi Finals, Stats of the Week, and our Deep Dive into the two WA teams from a list management perspective. Finally we look to tip a winner in the penultimate game of t...

Hey everybody, Here’s the recap from the previous week for our Domestic Sports Weekly Wrap: * NBL Blitz has begun for the Perth Wildcats and it's been a positive start with victories over Adelaide and Cairns * The Perth Glory men have practise matches coming out of their ears alongside some brand new signings  * Fremantle Dockers AFLW team got a great win to make it two from three this season...

Hey everybody, Here’s the recap from the previous week for our Domestic Sports Weekly Wrap: * New signings for our Perth Glory men and women as the men ramp up their pre-season with more hit outs against NPLWA outfits * It was a tough weekend for our two AFLW teams * Perth Wildcats had some impressive performances over in Nevada as part of the G-League invitational before they turn their attention...

Hey everyone, We're back! This time, debut guest in teacher, player and self-confessed footy nuffy Steph Keisler-Wills comes on to do a big preview of the upcoming first week of AFL finals, we look at the first week of the AFLW, Stats of the Week, and our Deep Dive into the two WA teams from a list management perspective. Finally we look to tip a winner in the Finals and who's going to b...

Hey everybody, Here’s the recap from the previous week for our Domestic Sports Weekly Wrap: * It's all happening at the Perth Glory with practise matches against two high quality NPL outfits before taking an A-League outfit down to Bunbury in October as the women also welcomed some new personnel additions * The Scorchers men and women had their BBL and WBBL draft last night adding both some f...

Hey everyone, We're back! This time we have teacher, former WAFC Schools Manager and Operations Manager for Netball WA, freelance WAFL/AFL commentator for 720 ABC but most importantly one of my prac mentors in David Lindsay in his debut where we breakdown the REVIEW of Round 24 and look at all things off field and on field, Stats of the Week, a new segment in Adam’s All Star 5 and our Deep Di...

Hey everyone, We're back! This time, Bayswater U/15 soccer guru Jafet 'Fet' Gochez returns for the Round 23/24 Review + Preview to help breakdown the REVIEW where we look at all things off field and on field, Stats of the Week, a new segment in Adam’s All Star 5 and our Deep Dive into the two WA teams.  Finally we look to tip a winner in Round 24 and who's going to be in the Gr...

Hey everyone, We're back! This time, I've got him on for back to back pods in Foundation guest Glen Batt to complete the Round 22/23 Review + Preview to breakdown the REVIEW where we look at all things off field and on field, Stats of the Week, a new segment in Adam’s All Star 5 and our Deep Dive into the two WA teams.  Finally we look to tip a winner in Round 23 and who's going to...