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Collingwood and Gold Coast were involved in a melee not often seen in modern footy. What did Bob Murphy and Matt Clinch make of Brayden Maynard, Ben Long and Touk Miller's involvement? Where does the loss leave the Suns? And what would Justin Longmuir be thinking about his side's winning streak being broken?

As speculation surrounds their future, Zak Butters and Zac Bailey continue to continue to perform for their respective clubs. Matt Clinch and Cameron Ling praise Jordan De Goey's recent form, and the Josh Fraser freight train rolls on. 

AFL Sunday, with Matt Clinch and Cameron Ling. Is Josh Fraser the man long term at Carlton? Are Adelaide the real deal? And are the Magpies still a genuine contender in 2026? Just some of the questions to be addressed on this Round 15 Sunday.

2015 All Australian captain Bob Murphy tells Matt Clinch he thinks it is a race between three players to be crowned captain of this year's All Australian team. Bob and Clinchy wrap up the round so far with North Melbourne and Sydney both being on the right side of close matches.

Matt Clinch and Cameron Ling bring you all the latest news from the AFL, including Fremantle’s massive win over Bunbury and Brisbane’s bounce back in the Q-Clash. The team wrap up the Round 13 action so far and look ahead to the King’s Birthday match.

Matt Clinch and Cameron Ling are joined by Western Bulldogs defender Michael Sellwood after he took the game saving mark last night.

Cameron Ling tells Matt Clinch he loved the pomp and ceremony that came with Scott Pendlebury's record-breaking game, as Josh Fraser remains undefeated as Carlton's interim coach

Geelong superstar Patrick Dangerfield joins Matt Clinch and Cameron Ling to discuss the Cat's comprehensive win over Collingwood and his future off the back of Pendlebury's milestone occasion. The team wrap the Round 9 action so far and look ahead to the two remaining Sunday games.

After Carlton lost another game following a half time lead, Cameron Ling tells Matt Clinch he thinks the Blues are lacking on-field leadership. The team continue to relive another classic Showdown in Adelaide, and Lingy sides with Brisbane coach Chris Fagan over the leaked image of opposition analysis on a whiteboard. 

AFL Sunday with Ben Cameron and Cameron Ling, looking at the big issues making news in the AFL in Round 7. The team debate the virtues of the stand rule, discuss how the Cats are travelling following their 30 point defeat at the hands of Port Adelaide, and reflect on the extraordinary performance of Scott Pendlebury against the Bombers on Anzac Day with today's guest Magpies defender Dan Houston.

AFL Sunday with Matt Clinch and Cameron Ling, discussing the big issues making news in the AFL in Round 6. The team react to the comments of Carlton CEO Graham Wright amid the drama surrounding Elijah Hollands, and review and preview all the big games this weekend.

AFL Sunday with Matt Clinch and Cameron Ling, discussing the big issues making news in the AFL this Round 4 Easter Weekend. The Swans demolition job on the Eagles, the Tigers list rebuild, and the constant speculation regarding the future of Carlton Coach Michael Voss, just some of the topics today on AFL Sunday.

Manly's interim coach Kieran Foran made coaching look easy as he stepped in to lead his charges to put 50 points on the Dolphins to snap a 3 match losing streak. You can hear his full chat with Andrew Moore, Luke Lewis and John Gibbs where he talks about what his vision is for the Sea Eagles and whether or not he is in the hunt for the full time job. Plus you can catch the debut of the new segment...

Ned Hall hosts a look back at a memorable fortnight at Melbourne Park for the Australian Open 2026, where Carlos Alcaraz and Elena Rybakina became first-time Australian Open champions, highlighting the key moments, big matches and defining stories of the tournament.

Cameron Ling casts his mind back to 2002 when Collingwood captain Nathan Buckley rubbed blood on his jumper to force the Cat off the field under the blood rule. While Ling did not think much of it at the time, he concedes Tristan Xerri rubbing blood on Andrew McGrath is not an acceptable football act. Plus, what can Essendon do to improve in the short term, and celebrating Max Gawn ahead of his 25...

Matt Clinch and Cameron Ling celebrate Maurice Rioli Jr's chase down tackle and Oskar Baker's supreme effort on Friday night. They ponder why there were so many hamstring injuries across the weekend and Mason Wood joins to speak about St Kilda's first win of the season.

AFL Sunday with Matt Clinch and Cameron Ling, looking at a Round 1 weekend that saw Marcus Bontempelli stamp himself the best in the competition, key injuries upset the Swans impressive start to the season, and the Adelaide Crows break a 12 year hoodoo against the Magpies at the MCG.

Mitch Turner, Christina Matthews and Nicky Shaw discuss Australia's series win after they won the Test by 10 wickets. 

Australia were dominant in Day 2 of the women's day-night Test at the WACA, and Mitch Turner and Christina Matthews dissect everything that happened on the field. Plus, they chat to Aussie superstar Annabel Sutherland after her fourth test century and two wickets.

Retiring Australian captain Alyssa Healy chats to Mitch Turner and Christina Matthews about her final international series, the lessons she's learned, and what's next.

With Alyssa Healy's career coming to an end, ABC Sport's Matt Clinch caught up with her parents Greg and Sandy.

Mitch Turner and Christina Matthews wrap up Day 1 of the women's day-night Test at the WACA and speak to young Aussie star Lucy Hamilton who shone bright in her international test debut, taking 3 wickets in her first showing.

Alyssa Healy ended her ODI career in the most epic way possible, making a superb 158 and walking off a winner. She caught up with ABC Sport's Chris Rowbottom after the match.

Victorian and NSW fast bowler Chris Tremain has called time on his career. He tells Sam and Lehmo the story of how he reached this decision after being diagnosed with Parsonage-Turner Syndrome.

Amanda-Jade Wellington tells Quentin Hull her record-taking delivery might not have been her best, but she'll happily accept the record as the most prominent wicket taker in the WNCL.