Best of ABC Sport Podcast

North Melbourne has become the first male or female team in VFL/AFL history to win 24 consecutive games, after defeating Hawthorn by 49 points in Round 12. North Melbourne President Dr Sonja Hood joined Sam and Lehmo on Summer Grandstand to talk about how big an accomplishment it really is.

Travis Head is middle middle-order linchpin for the Australian Test side, as we narrow in on the Ashes he explains how he's combined white ball internationals and red ball Sheffield Shield in preparation for the opening Test. 

Listen to Brisbane Heat star Grace Harris speak about her calf injury with Quentin Hull, Darren Lehmann, Nathan Hauritz and Robin Chipperfield ahead of WBBL11 on ABC Sport.

Jillaroos prop Ellie Johnston chats to Brett Sprigg ahead of their final against the Kiwi Ferns in the Women's Pacific Championship Cup.

Until the Ashes starts, Summer Grandstand on ABC Sport will be running a segment called 2 for 22. Each weekend at 2:22, we’ll catch up with our Ashes talent from the captain Jim Maxwell to all our experts and the BBC crew to relive classic moments and look ahead to what’s coming. So set your watch for 2:22! Where our incredible ABC Sport cricket team will share their stories and stick their necks...

Brett Sprigg is joined by cricket legend Darren Lehmann to discuss all the cricket headlines, rumours and questions.

The Ashes are looming and the Aussie squad has been named, including first-timer Jake Weatherald. He speaks to Brett Sprigg about what it means to him and his hopes of being sledged by the Barmy Army.

In a possible backhander to former Australian cricket Captain Steve Waugh, Usman Khawaja told ABC Sport's Brett Sprigg that Australia struggled transitioning older players in the Aussie team at the start of the millennium as well. 

For his Song of the Week, Denis Carnahan looks back at the pivotal moment of the 2023 Ashes Series in England, and how Australia won.

Australian Cricket Legend Dennis Lillee spoke with Kim Hughes and Mitch Turner on WA Sports Talk. DK discussed his close relationship with Australian captain Pat Cummins, the current cricket schedule, and the upcoming Ashes series.

Did you know that the World Pistol Championships will be held in Egypt starting next week? Well, Australia are sending a team, and one of the members is Alison Heinrich from the Noarlunga City Pistol Club and current National Champion. Alison joined Sam and Lehmo on Summer Grandstand to talk about the championships.

Last week, Australian spinner Nathan Lyon joined Grandstand Cricket and mentioned that he spends six days a week training with Tom Carter. But who is Tom Carter, and how do they train? Well, Tom joined Lehmo on Summer Grandstand to discuss his role with athletes and explain what he actually does.

Ahead of the Crows do or die clash against Fremantle in Norwood, Anne Hatchard caught up with Lehmo on Summer Grandstand to preview the match and also to celebrate her 100th AFLW game.

South Australia's quick, Brendan Doggett, joined Quentin Hull on Summer Grandstand on ABC Sport to chat about his chances of receiving a baggy green this summer.

With the Australia Test side still up in the air, Quentin Hull on Summer Grandstand on ABC Sport was joined by young gun Campbell Kellaway, whose start to the Shield season is putting him in a strong position to take up the opener slot.

The Race that Stops a Nation is only days away, and who else can you turn to but ABC Sport to get you up to date with all the latest news and interviews! Quentin Hull is joined by co-host Clare Lindop as they preview the famous race. Throughout the chat, they are joined by legendary trainer Chris Waller and jockey Jamie Melham.

The A-League Women kicks off this weekend, and Lehmo was lucky enough to be joined by Central Coast Mariners captain Taren King to preview the season and discuss how the team feels heading into this year compared to last season’s championship win.

After winning the International Crown event in Korea, Australia’s women’s golf is entering a golden era. Joining Lehmo on Summer Grandstand to discuss this success is Karen Lunn, Chief Executive Officer of the WPGA Tour of Australasia. She talks about the team’s triumph in Korea and what’s next for Australian golf.

Listening to feedback from the public is challenging for any athlete, but listening to feedback from your dad, who was also a sports star, is even harder. That’s exactly what Jake Lehmann faces. He joined Quentin Hull on Summer Grandstand to discuss how much influence his dad's advice has on him and how South Australia can turn their Shield season around.

After scoring 122 for New South Wales against Queensland mid week, Kurtis Patterson joined Quentin Hull on Summer Grandstand to chat about how the start of the Sheffield Shield season is going.

Until the Ashes starts, Summer Grandstand on ABC Sport will be running a segment called 2 for 22. Each weekend at 2:22, we’ll catch up with our Ashes talent from the captain Jim Maxwell to all our experts and the BBC crew to relive classic moments and look ahead to what’s coming. So set your watch for 2:22! Where our incredible ABC Sport cricket team will share their stories and stick their necks...

The Sydney Swans had a solid win over the West Coast Eagles in the AFLW on Saturday. One of their stars, All-Australian Breanna Tarrant, joined Sam and Lehmo on Summer Grandstand on ABC Sport and even gave an insight to her offseason plans!

With the Sheffield Shield and Marsh Cup well underway, Matt Clinch on Summer Grandstand spoke to New South Wales Coach Greg Shipperd about how the season has started for the Blues and how he's dealt with the noise around Sam Konstas.

With the Ashes looming, ABC's cricket analyst Ric FInlay joins Summer Grandstand. He has crunched the numbers and brings us all the important stats that could shape the upcoming series.   How many times has a 5-0 white wash of the series actually happened?  

The T20 Spring Challenge is underway and with only weeks away from the WBBL returning, Hobart Hurricane Lizelle Lee dropped by to chat to Matt Clinch to give a preview of the upcoming season.