For the Love of Sport

Plenty to talk about in this weeks edition, particualrly as the 2026 FIFA World Cup hits the Quarter Final stage. The AFL umpires take aim at the game, after Brayden Maynard and Touk Miller avoid suspensions for umpire contact. The Australian Womens Cricket Team make it 7 t20 World Cup titles after dismantling England at Lords. And is Madge's time coming to an end at the Broncos, after the rei...

A massive episode this week, with plenty of ground to cover! Origin 3 teams are selected ahead of the decider next week at Suncorp, with Laurie making 6 changes to Blues team beaten in Melbourne. The NRL agrees to a record breaking 7 year $5.3 Billion TV rights which will begin next season. The Socceroos prepare to face Egypt in the Round of 32 at the FIFA WC while the inguaral Rugby Nations Champ...

In this weeks edition I review State of Origin Game 2, and give my thoughts on what Laurie should do after yet another insipid NSW Origin performance. Lionel Messi breaks the all time FIFA WC goal scoring record, while the Socceroos are forced to lick their wounds following their 2-0 loss to the USA, ahead of tomorrow's battle with Paraguay. And the AFL has floated 4 potiential options for the...

Its World Cup Fever on FTLOS after the Socceroos ambush of Turkeyie in their opening pool game of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, posing the question if this will be their most successful result yet? The Knicks are NBA Champions for the first time since 1973, after beating the Spurs 4-1. And the Broncos look cooked in 2026 after yet another thrashing, whilst the F1 title race becomes a little more comple...

Plenty to talk about in this weeks episode, Origin 2 teams for both NSW and QLD have been confirmed with some big guns returning for both sides. Are Fremantle a lock for this years AFL Grand Final after a 11th consecutive win for the season? We have 2 new Grand Slam Tennis Champions at the completion of the French open and Kimi Antonelli makes it 5 wins in a row for the 2026 F1 season after victor...

A huge edition this week, with so much to discuss! We look back at the Blues incredible comeback in State of Origin game 1, while I dissect the biggest piece of controversy to come out of it, of course Kayln Ponga's Send Off. The Stars and the Renegades will merge into one Victorian BBL franchise going forward, as the Renegades license is set to be sold to a major IPL conglomerate. And the Fre...

Plenty to unpack in this weeks edition of the podcast, headlined by Essendon coach Brad Scott's sacking with more than a year still remaining with attention turning to who his replacement will be. Andrew Abdo quits as NRL CEO and will join Tennis Australia to replace Craig Tiley, while some of Australia's tennis stars hit the court for the 2026 French Open. And I celebrate the life of Neal...

In this weeks edition I discuss the teams for State of Origin Game 1 in Sydney next week, with some big decisions and omissions across both sides! It's Pendles week, Scott Pendlebury will break the AFLs all time games record this Saturday against West Coast in front of 90,000 plus fans at the MCG. And the BBL is set to launch this coming season in India, rather interesting timing as the franch...

In this weeks edition I discuss the massive news out of Penrith, as Ivan Cleary confirms next year will be his last as Panthers coach, leaving me wondering what it may mean for the future of some of their stars! Calls grow for Lachie Galvin to permanently move to 5/8 for the Bulldogs, while Michael Voss quits as coach of Carlton 9 rounds in the 2026 season. Plus its NRL Magic Round and Golf's...

In this weeks edition I discuss the sad news regarding Storm coach Craig Bellamy, and his diagnosis with a neurological degenerative condition, raising questions over his coaching future. The AFL's ARC system is once again in the headlines, while the AFL media scape does its best to create the 'Whiteboard Gate' saga. Kimi Antonelli makes it 3 wins in a row at the Miami GP, and I give y...

In our last edition for April, the PNG Chiefs aren't playing any jokes, announcing Jarome Luai as their very first and marquee signing ahead of their NRL entry in 2028. We've had the very first sub 2hr marathon achieved in history by Kenyan Sabastian Sawe, something many though wasn't possible! Scott Pendlebury isn't slowing down as he charges towards the AFL all-time games record,...

In this weeks edition I give you all the details on Shane Flanagan's departure from the Dragons as Dean Young steps into the interim coaching role for the remainder of the season. The AFL demand answers from the Carlton Football club after last Thursday's incident which saw Elijah Hollands allowed to play whilst suffering a Mental Health Episode. And the future of LIV Golf Looks uncertain,...

In this weeks edition, I unpack what was an utterly mindblowing performance from both Gout Gout and Lachie Kennedy at the Australian Athletics Championship, with the former breaking one of athletics most untouchable records. The AFL's final game of Gather Round is marred in controversary, with Port's Zac Butters found guilty by the AFL's Tribunal in one of the games most dividing cases...

In the weeks edition the focus is on the Dragons and their coach Shane Flanagan as they continue to deal with the fallout from their 0-5 start to the season! The Panthers look unstoppable in season 2026, while across the codes the AFL World prepares to descend on Adelaide for Gather Round. And its Master's Week once again, as I give you a massive preview of this years edition.

In this weeks episode, Anthony Seibold's sacking from Manly is at the top of the agenda, losing his job after 3 consecutive losses to begin the season, while Willie Peters has been appointed as the inaugural coach of the PNG Chiefs for when they join the NRL in 2028. Oscar Piastri finishes 2nd in the Japanese Grand Prix, following his horror start to the season. And the AFL have announced Kyli...

In this weeks edition, I review another bumper weekend of sporting action across the world. Highly rated assisant coach at the Broncos Ben Te'o has quite the club just 3 rounds into the season, following a heated verbal altercation between he and coach Michael Maquire last week. DCE returns to Manly as an opposition player for the first time while Australia's Cam McEvoy breaks the Mens 50m...

In the third edition of the FTLOS Interview Series I catch up with NRL Social Media content creator Patrick Gillespie. Paddy and I discuss his rise to fame over the last 5 years which has seen him grow his following to over 20,000 people of TikTok especially! Paddy has a great love for his sport and in particular the Sydney Roosters, going into detail on what it takes to be an NRL content creator...

In this weeks edition the focus in on Alex Johnston, who has become the NRL's all time leading try scorer after breaking the record of the great Ken Irvine against the Roosters. The Matilda's are headed the Women's Asian Cup Final on Saturday in Sydney. And Oscar Piastri woes to start the 2026 F1 season continue, become the first McLaren driver in 67 years to have back to back Did Not...

In this edition I review a massive start to both the NRL and AFL seasons, as our two major codes kick off proper in 2026! Heartbreak for Oscar Piastri as he doesn't even make it to the starting line for the 2026 Australian GP. And the Zac Lomax saga is finally over, signing a 2 year deal with the Western Force in Super Rugby, signalling his intention to play for the Wallabies at next years RWC...

In this weeks edition I review the massive start to the NRL Season last weekend in Las Vegas and look ahead to the remainder of Round 1 action. The 2026 AFL Season begins tonight with opening rounding kickstarting in Sydney plus the F1 rolls into Melbourne to start an all new action packed season. And Zac Lomax will not be joining the Melbourne Storm in 2026, agreeing to terms with Parramatta whic...

In this week's edition its Las Vegas time, with the 2026 NRL season to kick off once again in Sin city this Sunday. Nathan Cleary escapes suspension and is available for Round 1, while the AFL make the biggest change to Brownlow medal voting in history. Plus the dates have been announced for Australia's first return to South Africa in the test format since Sandpaper gate.

In this weeks episode I celebrates Australia's most successful Winter Olympics ever, with 5 medals in our pocket with some great medal chances still to come! Unbelievable, Australia have already been knockout of the t20 World Cup, falling at the Group stage for the first time in 17 years leading me left with a lot of questions for our selectors. And all 17 NRL clubs are finalising there prepar...

In this weeks episode I dissect the massive news of Payne Haas' move to the South Sydney Rabbitohs for 2027 and beyond, and what it may mean for the Bunnies and their Premiership aspirations going forward. Elvis Smylie becomes LIV Golf Royalty, winning on debut in the competition ahead of this weeks event at the Adelaide Golf Club. And Australia begins their 2026 t20 World Cup campaign without...

In this weeks episode I review what was an outstanding pair of singes finals for the 2026 Australian Open, with most notably Carlos Alcaraz become the youngest man in history to complete the career grand slam! Australia's t20 World Cup preparations are spun out of control, losing all three games against Pakistan and yet they still won't call upon Steve Smith! Plus State of Origin is headin...

In this weeks episode the final week of AO 2026 is in focus, with both singles and doubles draws perfectly poised to deliver some of the best tennis we've seen this decade! Parramatta have taken legal action against Zac Lomax, Australia have named their 2026 Winter Olympic team and Perth Scorch the Sixers, to win their 6th BBL title!