The Sports Desk

As summer closes in Melbourne, The Sportsdesk continues to bring the heat on SYN 90.7FM. The panel of Liam Cole, Jerry Ng and Tanish Prabhu discuss all of sport's burning questions, the comments made mid-week about the Matildas, the ICC Champions Trophy and whether or not Manchester United have lost their reputation as a destination club, following a turbulent season. See omnystudio.com/listener f...

Melbourne's finest weather and presenters graced the studio on Monday night, as the panel of Ethan Rigg, Jack Huggett, Matilda McDermott and Tanish Prabhu rounded out a big weekend of sport. Canada defeated the USA in the four nations hockey final, Josh Inglis' hundred proved too good for England and Pakistan's woes continued against rivals India. In the Premier League, the Gunners missfire at hom...

It's been an action packed week in the world of sport and our panel of Liam Cole, Justin Schwarze, Tanish Prabhu, Jerry Ng and Toby Hansen are here to bring the best insight in the game. The lads discuss the mid-week drama of Bayern Munich vs Celtic, as well as M'bappe's brilliance for Real Madrid in the Champions League, the Champions' Trophy kicking off in the world of cricket. Will the world of...

The sun is out in Melbourne but it's The Sportdesk pannel of Ethan Rigg, Jack Huggett and Tanish Prabhu that shine brightest. In an action packed show, they discuss Jannik Sinner's 3-month ban from tennis. Ange prevails against United to worsen Ruben Amorim's woes and Everton are revitalised under David Moyes over in the Premier League. Australia and England with ODI series to forget and the retur...

Happy Valentine's Day from The Sportsdesk! Sharing the love with you is the pannel of Liam Cole, Jerry Ng, Tanish Prabhu and Justin Schwarze as they go over all the drama of the Luka Doncic trade to the Lakers. The lads discuss whether Ange survives at Spurs and the chaotic final Merseyside Derby at Goodison Park, on top of every moment from a captivating summer of cricket, all on SYN 90.7FM.&nbsp...

The Sports Desk is back on SYN 90.7FM in 2025! Ethan Rigg and Matilda McDermott are in the studio to bring you all the action from the Super Bowl, as Philadelphia smashed Kansas City. We also discuss all the events over the summer, including the Border-Gavaskar Trophy and the AO summer of tennis. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

3 years, 2 days, 1 studio. Sports Desk hosts spanning the last three years have congregated for a super special Holiday podcast to farewell the year. This is the kind of conversation that goes on between the team away from the airwaves. Representing 2022, James Worth, who's appearance will mark his final show as a SYN Volunteer. Representing 2023, Liam Cole, Jerry Ng and Jason Evans Representing 2...

It's the final the episode of The Sports Desk for 2024, as Liam Cole, Jason Evans, Jerry Ng and Tanish Prabhu look back into what was a huge year in sport. Jerry Ng's North Melbourne won their first premiership, and the crew dissect how Darren Crocker's side went through the season undefeated. The Melbourne Renegades won their first title in the WBBL, as Liam Cole and Tanish Prabhu dissect how the...

It's the last week of the Sports Desk for 2024, but the class of Ethan Rigg, Justin Schwarze and Jack Huggett still oozes through Victorian cars this evening. The crew discuss the huge premiership from the North Melbourne AFLW side, going through the season undefeated - in what was a clinical performance. Red Bull are on the winners list once again, with Max Verstappen coming out trumps in Qatar,...

The dynamic duo of Toby Hansen and Liam Cole drive The Sportsdesk family home this Friday evening. It will be a massive of women's sport, as the crew discuss the huge WBBL Decider at the MCG on Sunday and the AFLW Grand Final. They discuss which club is under the most pressure and the big matchups between North Melbourne and the Brisbane Lions. And the great man Liam Cole predicts whether the Rene...

Looking for a laugh and to catch up on the weekend of sport? Well the Sports Desk has you covered this Monday evening, with Ethan Rigg, Justin Schwarze and Jack Huggett. The crew analyse what went wrong for the Aussies in the first test of the Border-Gavaskar trophy, including Marnus Labuschagne's form woes. What happens in Vegas doesn't stay in Vegas for SYN's best flagship show, as they dissect...

Cricket fever has hit The Sports Desk this Friday, as Liam Cole, Toby Hansen and Jerry Ng bring listeners the very best content. The Border-Gavaskar Trophy begins today, as the crew discuss whether the Indian's can win a three-peat in Australia. It's AFLW Prelim week, and Jerry Ng examines how his Kangaroos can get another Grand Final, with a win over Port Adelaide. With draft week finalised, the...

Concerned your falling behind in the world of sport? Don't worry — the Sportsdesk crew, featuring Ethan Rigg, Justin Schwarze and Jack Huggett, have you covered this Monday evening. The crew chat all things cricket in the lead up to the upcoming Border-Gavaskar Trophy, starting this Friday. Basketball pundit Justin Schwarze gives his thoughts on the first month of the NBA season and the controvers...

The band are back together for your Friday evening on SYN 90.7 FM. Liam Cole, Tanish Prabhu and Jerry Ng bring their best analysis for the biggest stage — including their discussion of biggest fight of the year, Mike Tyson against YouTube sensation Jake Paul. In inspiration of Donald Trump's political comeback, the crew discuss their best sporting comeback memories and gee are there some great one...

Growing up in a small Victorian town, riding was Leigh's life. 30 years ago, Leigh suffered an horrific fall broadcasted on national television. Woodgate was lucky to be alive after the incident, and it took her 15 years to repair her shattered body and mind, but she is tougher than most. She hopes that sharing her story will help inspire people to be the best version of themselves and persevere t...

The unstoppable force of The Sportsdesk continues to roll on for another fabulous Friday. Liam Cole, Jerry Ng and Tanish Prabhu talk through the amazing women's sport going on at the moment — including a big AFLW Finals series this weekend and the WBBL. Liam Cole goes on-on-one with former jumps rider Leigh Woodgate, as she shares her remarkable story of will power. The crew gives their expert adv...

What better way to cap off the perfect long weekend than listening to The Sportsdesk. Superstars Ethan Rigg and Jack Huggett breakdown the upset no-one saw coming — that being the New Zealand cricket whitewash win against India. The crew talk through life without Erik Ten Hag, with Man United and Chelsea sharing the points and the big win for Tottenham. Max Verstappen gets back on the winners list...

Didn't get spooked on Halloween? Well The Sportsdesk this Friday is freaky good. Liam Cole, Tanish Prabhu, Toby Hansen and Jerry Ng digest and preview all the action from the sporting world. Erik Ten Hag said his goodbyes at Old Trafford this week, as Jerry Ng discusses Manchester United's replacement and where they go from here. As the weather heats up, so is the race for the opening spot in Aust...

The dynamic duo is back to bring The Sportsdesk family all the latest in the sporting world — no not Batman and Robin, but Ethan Rigg and Jack Huggett. Upsets galore in the Premier League this weekend, with Manchester United and Ange Postecoglou's Spurs coughing up more points. Ethan and Jack discuss the fallout from the Mexican Grand Prix, finishing in red, with Carlos Sainz's Ferrari coming up o...

There are some distinct features that defines this beautiful city: the beaches, the people and the best radio show in the business, The Sportsdesk. The sport does not stop for anyone, as the crew discuss the first weekend of the A-League, which saw Auckland start the season off with a win. The WBBL begins this Sunday, as the team dissects which teams could feature in the latter stages of the tourn...

There's always something special about this time of the year, the suns out, daisies are growing, and the best radio show is on, the Sportsdesk. Ethan Rigg, Jack Huggett and Friday superstar Tanish Prabhu speak about the US Grand Prix ending in a Charles Leclerc win. The Premier League is back after its International break, with the crew discussing the much-needed win from the Spurs and Ethan menti...

The only medicine for a hard week's work is listening to greatest show on 90.7 SYN FM, the Sportsdesk. Liam Cole, Jerry Ng and Tanish Prabhu discuss Australia's eight-wicket loss, that has kicked them out of the T20 Women's World Cup. Not much happened until the last hours of the AFL trade period, but the team analyse the winner's and loser's. Can Juan Mata and Douglas Costa ignite the A-League ag...

Who cares about Spiderman, The Hulk and Thor when you've got the real avengers — Ethan Rigg, Justin Schwarze and Jack Huggett to take your Monday by storm. The sporting news never stops, as the crew discuss the repercussions of South East Melbourne axing their coach Mike Kelly just five games into the regular NBL season. With Cameron Green being confirmed out for the entire cricket summer, the tea...

There's things in life you just can't afford to miss and the Sportsdesk is must listen radio. This Friday the crew discuss the huge NRL Grand Final, that resulted in the Penrith Panthers winning their fourth consecutive premiership. Juggernauts of the football world, Real Madrid and Bayern Munich are stunned in the Champions League and as the AFL seasons ends, it's time for the silly season to beg...

The Sportsdesk's Toby Hansen is bathing in glory this evening after the Brisbane Lions lifted the 2024 AFL Premiership cup. He gives an emotional message to what it means for Lions fans like himself and the journey his club had gone through, to get to their goal. On the other side, Ethan Rigg, Justin Schwarze and Jack Huggett discuss what went wrong for John Longmire's men in the Swans' fourth Gra...