Max Shifman and David Basheer

The Home Ground

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Sport and property are more connected than you realise. Listen to one episode of The Home Ground and you'll see why. Packed with insight and big personalities, Max Shifman and David Basheer explore the powerful connection between property and sport, from stadium deals and infrastructure to urban development and investment.

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Max Shifman and David Basheer

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Ep 06 | Mike McKenna | Optus Stadium CEO on Hosting AFL Grand Final, Building World-Class Facilities and Inspiration from NFL Venues 08.08.2025 35:00

This week on The Home Ground , Optus Stadium CEO Mike McKenna joins David and Max to go behind the scenes of one of Australia’s most impressive sporting venues. From its 15-year journey from concept to reality, to its role in boosting WA’s economy, attracting world-class events, and redefining the fan experience with cutting-edge tech, while also reflecting on the opportunity to host the AFL’s sho...

EP 05 | John Fitzgerald | Australian Open Innovation, The Future of the Davis Cup & The Rise of Pickleball 23.07.2025 44:19

Australian tennis icon John Fitzgerald joins The Home Ground for a dive into the game’s changing landscape. He weighs in on how the Australian Open keeps setting the standard, the future of the Davis Cup, and what the explosion of pickleball means for tennis.

EP 04 | Steven Trigg | Adelaide Crows Stadium Move & Carlton's Rebuild 09.07.2025 45:59

Former AFL exec Steven Trigg joins The Home Ground to reflect on Adelaide’s landmark move to Adelaide Oval, his time leading Carlton through a crucial rebuild, and the contrasts between football in Adelaide and Melbourne. Plus, Max answers listener questions to wrap up the episode.

Ep 03 | John Rothfield | Racing Politics, Industry Issues & Media Career 26.06.2025 47:41

Long-time media personality and horse-racing expert John Rothfield, better known as 'Dr Turf,' joins the show to discuss his time in the media, politics in racing, the gambling industry and the issues threatening the future of horse racing in Australia.

Ep 02 | Matthew Chun | AFL Infrastructure, Tassie Stadium & Docklands Redevelopment 13.06.2025 44:49

On this episode of The Home Ground we welcome the AFL's Executive General Manager of Finance, Clubs and Infrastructure, Matthew Chun. We discuss Matthew's role in some the AFL's biggest infrastructure projects, including the Marvel Stadium precinct upgrade, the latest updates on the construction of the Macquarie Point project in Tasmania, and how the AFL is helping grow the game from a business pe...

Ep 01 | Andrew Westacott | Hosting Formula 1, Sydney’s ambitious bid & Mission Western Oval 29.05.2025 39:02

In the very first episode of The Home Ground, we’re thrilled to welcome Andrew Westacott, former CEO of the Australian Grand Prix Corporation and current Board Member at the Western Bulldogs. Join us as we cover the high-stakes world of hosting Formula 1, Sydney’s ambitious bid to steal it from Melbourne & the exciting redevelopment of Mission Western Oval!

The Home Ground | Pilot Episode | Housing & The Proposed Dandenong Stadium 17.04.2025 34:41

In the pilot episode of The Home Ground , hosts David Basheer and Max Shifman are joined by guest Matt Windley to explore the vision behind a proposed stadium in Dandenong and how sport, infrastructure, and community are deeply intertwined in shaping Australia’s future. Follow for more conversations that go beyond the game.