Two Good Sports

Three time Richmond premiership captain Trent Cotchin joins Abbey and Georgie fresh from a front row seat to Brisbane’s latest flag, having watched the Grand Final from inside the Lions coaches’ box. Cotchin takes them behind the scenes of the comeback, explains what separates great teams from merely good ones and compares the culture driving Brisbane’s remarkable run with the Richmond dynasty he helped build. There’s plenty of love for Will Ashcroft, too, as Trent reveals the personality behind Brisbane’s young superstar, why his All Australian snub may have unleashed something dangerous and what makes him such a relentless competitor. He also weighs in on the Lions’ frighteningly young list, whether they can keep the dynasty rolling, and the challenge of finding motivation when you’ve already climbed the mountain again and again. Then comes the Grand Final’s most talked-about tactical move. Trent breaks down the now infamous “Wharfie Time” call, why he actually likes the idea despite how brutally it backfired on Fremantle, and whether the Dockers can turn Grand Final heartbreak into a Richmond 2017-style launchpad next season. Plus, he gives an emphatic answer on whether senior coaching is in his future, explains why he’s much happier exploring life outside football and opens up on finding his place in podcasting after being told to become more opinionated in traditional media. Two Good Sports is sports news, told differently. What happens off the field is just as fun as what happens on it. Twice a week, seasoned sports broadcasters Georgie Tunny and Abbey Gelmi go through the biggest stories in sport, going behind the scenes to hear how elite athletes do what they do. Whether you're a casual observer or a diehard fan, you'll be brought up to speed on the people behind the narrative, why the story matters, and gain a new perspective on the issues at the pointy end of sport. Follow Two Good Sports on Instagram. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Grand Final week goes into overdrive as Abbey and Georgie land not one but two AFL premiership players in the same episode: Richmond great Jack Riewoldt and four time Hawthorn/Geelong flag winner Isaac Smith, for dueling previews of Fremantle vs Brisbane. Riewoldt breaks down what it actually felt like in the rooms when Freo booked their first ever Grand Final berth, watching former teammate Shai Bolton embrace family and friends after his move to the Dockers, and makes the case for defence deciding the contest while gently teasing the Lachie Neale tribunal drama without giving much away. Then Isaac Smith swings by fresh off what he calls the best game of football he's ever seen, Hawthorn's heartbreaking prelim loss to Brisbane, to weigh in on whether big game experience actually matters, why nobody's talking about Freo's escape act against Sydney, and Will Ashcroft's increasingly legendary hair. Both guests get put on the spot for a margin, a Norm Smith pick, and naturally their favourite Kylie Minogue song ahead of her halftime slot, one enthusiastically, one under extreme protest. Whether you back Freo's fairytale or Brisbane's three peat, this one comes with the inside word from two men who know exactly what it's like to walk out on the last Saturday in September. In this episode: 00:38 Jack Riewoldt on Freo's rooms and Shai Bolton's return 02:02 Why Freo have been quietly preparing for weeks 05:17 Is Fremantle's scoring the fatal flaw? 06:12 Why defence will decide the Grand Final 08:45 Lachie Neale's tribunal drama 09:19 Kylie Minogue tickets and Grand Final predictions 11:13 Four flag guest Isaac Smith joins the show 12:33 The best game of football he's ever seen: Hawks v Lions 14:07 Justice for Freo's escape act against Sydney 14:55 Does Grand Final experience actually matter? 17:15 Will Ashcroft's hair and Norm Smith odds 18:23 The annual Grand Final conspiracy theory debate 19:49 Does Isaac miss playing? 21:37 Isaac Smith's final prediction 22:55 Favourite Kylie banger, put to the ultimate test Two Good Sports is sports news, told differently. What happens off the field is just as fun as what happens on it. Twice a week, seasoned sports broadcasters Georgie Tunny and Abbey Gelmi go through the biggest stories in sport, going behind the scenes to hear how elite athletes do what they do. Whether you're a casual observer or a diehard fan, you'll be brought up to speed on the people behind the narrative, why the story matters, and gain a new perspective on the issues at the pointy end of sport. Follow Two Good Sports on Instagram. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Abbey and Georgie gear up for the AFL Grand Final by unpacking a dusty box of Dockers memorabilia Abbey has stored away since switching allegiance to the Tigers. There's spirited debate around who deserves to win (and who's actually going to), Lachie Neale’s tribunal drama and the sky-high travel costs for Freo fans. Plus, a peek behind the curtain on Brownlow Medal night, with behind-the-scenes stories from the red carpet and Abbey calling for more kindness towards players’ partners in the spotlight. And there's a passionate debate about Kylie Minogue’s greatest songs ahead of her Grand Final performance, with Georgie ranking the ultimate Kylie hits. Harvey Norman love sport. Supporting Australian athletes at all levels, from grassroots to the world stage for over thirty years. SHOP Furniture, Bedding, TVs, Fridges, Vacuums, Laptops, Mobiles and more instore or online! In this episode: 00:00 AFLW Grand Final Week Starts 02:12 Georgie Becomes a Fremantle Fan 06:16 Why Neutrals Should Support the Dockers 10:02 AFLW Grand Final Preview & Key Storylines 12:21 Grand Final Flight Prices Under Fire 17:12 Brownlow Medal Red Carpet Secrets 20:41 Brownlow Night Stories & Bailey Smith 24:11 Brownlow Predictions & Favourite Watch 25:56 Kylie Minogue's AFL Grand Final Setlist 30:30 Ranking Kylie Minogue's Greatest Songs 32:09 AFL vs NRL Grand Final Entertainment Two Good Sports is sports news, told differently. What happens off the field is just as fun as what happens on it. Twice a week, seasoned sports broadcasters Georgie Tunny and Abbey Gelmi go through the biggest stories in sport, going behind the scenes to hear how elite athletes do what they do. Whether you’re a casual observer or a diehard fan, you’ll be brought up to speed on the people behind the narrative, why the story matters, and gain a new perspective on the issues at the pointy end of sport. Follow Two Good Sports on Instagram. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Rove McManus joins Two Good Sports for a Freo fan therapy session, reflecting on the Dockers' historic season, the heartbreak of 2013, and why Freo supporters still can't quite believe a premiership is possible. He shares how he became a lifelong Dockers fan, gives us the lowdown on "Warfie Time", and explains what making (and potentially winning) a grand final would mean to him after decades of support. Along the way, the chat drifts into WA footy culture, merch rivalries, a secret about Optus Stadium guitarist Troy Nababan, Rove's WWE obsession, voice acting and Finding Nemo, and his unlikely Olympic commentary career. In this episode: 00:00 Rove McManus Joins Two Good Sports 02:15 The Biggest Dockers Fan You'll Ever Meet 04:05 How Rove Fell in Love with Fremantle 07:00 Why Freo Fans Refuse to Believe 09:15 The Pain of the Hawthorn Finals Loss 12:25 What Exactly Is "Warfie Time"? 16:10 Can Fremantle Make the AFL Grand Final? 18:45 Hawthorn, Brisbane & The Premiership Path 20:55 Rove's Surprise Olympic Commentary Career 21:50 Finding Nemo, Voice Acting & WWE Obsession 24:05 What a Fremantle Premiership Would Mean 27:10 The Guitarist Terrified of Heights at Optus Stadium 29:00 Rove's Message to Two Good Sports Fans 31:10 Flagmantle Dreams & Final Predictions Harvey Norman love sport. Supporting Australian athletes at all levels, from grassroots to the world stage for over thirty years. SHOP Furniture, Bedding, TVs, Fridges, Vacuums, Laptops, Mobiles and more instore or online! Two Good Sports is sports news, told differently. What happens off the field is just as fun as what happens on it. Twice a week, seasoned sports broadcasters Georgie Tunny and Abbey Gelmi go through the biggest stories in sport, going behind the scenes to hear how elite athletes do what they do. Whether you’re a casual observer or a diehard fan, you’ll be brought up to speed on the people behind the narrative, why the story matters, and gain a new perspective on the issues at the pointy end of sport. Follow Two Good Sports on Instagram. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Georgie and Abbey are back from THAT historic NFL game at the MCG...and boy do they have some stories. In the NRLW Ali Brigginshaw receives a moving farewell tribute, and AFL great turned NFL punter Sav Rocca joins the podcast to explain how Australian athletes keep making it in American football. And it can't be avoided; the girls debate the Sydney Sweeney gambling ad controversy - well aware of the irony of giving it airtime. Is women's sport really going backwards? Harvey Norman love sport. Supporting Australian athletes at all levels, from grassroots to the world stage for over thirty years. SHOP Furniture, Bedding, TVs, Fridges, Vacuums, Laptops, Mobiles and more instore or online! Two Good Sports is sports news, told differently. What happens off the field is just as fun as what happens on it. Twice a week, seasoned sports broadcasters Georgie Tunny and Abbey Gelmi go through the biggest stories in sport, going behind the scenes to hear how elite athletes do what they do. Whether you’re a casual observer or a diehard fan, you’ll be brought up to speed on the people behind the narrative, why the story matters, and gain a new perspective on the issues at the pointy end of sport. Follow Two Good Sports on Instagram. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.