GOLD Sport

Every tear, every triumph, every moment that matters. GOLD Sport with Eddie & Abbey previews, then reviews, all of the biggest stories in the world of sport. Everything that's going to happen, and everything that mattered. Featuring unique insight into the biggest stories, personalities and moments in sport, drawing on decades of experience at the heart of broadcasting, journalism and live sport. GOLD Sport with Eddie & Abbey - Is where the week's biggest stories come to play.

  1. 1d ago ·  Video

    Eddie's Nick Blakey Mail, Marnus' Important Summer & Bathurst Preview

    Abbey Gelmi joins Eddie McGuire for another massive edition of Gold Sport, as they dive into the biggest stories across AFL, NRL, cricket, motorsport and racing. From the AFL trade period and one of the most talked-about player moves in recent memory to Bathurst, the Rugby League World Cup and Australia’s Test series against South Africa, there is no shortage of sporting headlines to unpack. The show kicks off with discussion surrounding Nick Blakey and the fallout from the AFL trade period, as Eddie and Abbey examine the circumstances behind his likely departure from the Sydney Swans, the enormous offers being floated around the competition and what it says about the changing landscape of player movement in Australian sport. They discuss the drama of trade week, the growing influence of player power and why the AFL is increasingly resembling the major professional sports leagues overseas. With Bathurst weekend arriving, six-time Bathurst 1000 winner Garth Tander joins the show to preview one of Australia’s greatest sporting events. Tander reflects on last year’s dramatic finish, the unique challenge of conquering Mount Panorama and why Bathurst remains one of the toughest endurance races anywhere in the world. He also breaks down the leading contenders, discusses life after full-time driving and reflects on the enduring legacy of Peter Brock as the motorsport world marks twenty years since his passing. The focus then shifts back to rugby league as former premiership-winning Sydney Roosters captain Luke Keary joins Eddie and Abbey following the club’s latest Grand Final triumph. Keary reflects on the Roosters’ relentless culture, the celebrations following premiership success and the emotional connection the club has built with the Bondi community. He also looks ahead to the Rugby League World Cup, analysing Australia’s chances and explaining why this tournament appears more open than ever before, with New Zealand, England, Tonga and Samoa all genuine contenders. Cricket also takes centre stage as Australian great Mark Waugh joins the show to preview the opening Test against South Africa. Waugh discusses the intense rivalry between the two nations, the lingering shadow of the 2018 Sandpapergate series and the challenges awaiting Australia in South African conditions.  He also weighs in on the pressure facing Marnus Labuschagne, the selection dilemmas confronting the Australian selectors and why the upcoming series looms as a crucial period for a number of players ahead of a huge international summer. Plus, Eddie and Abbey turn their attention to the spring racing carnival, discussing the Caulfield Guineas, Caulfield Cup, Cox Plate and Melbourne Cup Carnival.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  2. 5d ago ·  Video

    Ray 'Rav' Warren can't get enough of Kalyn Ponga, Eddie Reacts to NRL Grand Final Entertainment

    Eddie McGuire and Abbey Gelmi return for another huge edition of Gold Sport, wrapping up an extraordinary NRL Grand Final, celebrating a Sydney Roosters premiership double and looking ahead to another massive stretch on the Australian sporting calendar. The show kicks off with Eddie fresh off the plane from Sydney after witnessing the Roosters’ extraordinary one-point Grand Final victory over the Newcastle Knights. Eddie and Abbey reflect on Newcastle’s remarkable journey from wooden spooners to within a point of a premiership and the atmosphere surrounding one of Australian sport’s biggest nights. Eddie also takes Abbey inside his Grand Final experience, including some serious name-dropping from the stands, as they discuss the spectacle, entertainment and personalities who turned out for the decider. Eddie and Abbey discuss the strength of the Roosters’ women’s side, the place of the NRLW on Grand Final day and the way rugby league has embraced the women’s game on its biggest stage. Sydney Roosters powerbroker Mark Bouris then joins Eddie and Abbey to celebrate an extraordinary night for the club. The Straight Talk Podcast host also discusses the intersection between business and elite sport and what successful organisations can learn from each other about leadership, culture and building winning teams. T he focus then returns to the Grand Final itself as legendary rugby league commentator Ray Warren joins the show. Eddie, Abbey and Warren break down the drama of the Roosters’ one-point triumph, the performances and moments that decided the premiership and Newcastle’s enormous effort to take the game all the way. Warren brings his unique perspective from decades calling the biggest moments in rugby league as they reflect on the players, the atmosphere and another classic chapter in Grand Final history. With the football season complete, Eddie and Abbey turn their attention to what comes next. Bathurst is firmly on the agenda, along with a packed spring racing calendar featuring the Caulfield Guineas, Caulfield Cup, The Everest, Cox Plate and Melbourne Cup week. They also look ahead to the summer of cricket and reflect on a remarkable period for Australian sport in which the AFL, NRL and NFL have all delivered enormous events. Screaming Jets frontman Dave Gleeson joins Eddie and Abbey to unpack the NRL Grand Final entertainment and what it was like performing on one of the biggest stages in Australian sport. Gleeson reflects on being part of the celebration, the atmosphere inside the stadium and the emotion surrounding the night. The conversation also looks at the value of putting Australian artists front and centre at major sporting events, with Eddie, Abbey and Gleeson discussing the performances across both the NRL and AFL Grand Finals and Kylie Minogue’s show-stopping appearance on AFL Grand Final day. As always, Eddie and Abbey wrap up the biggest talking points from another enormous week in sport, including the huge Grand Final audiences and an incredible month across the AFL, NRL and NFL. With Bathurst, spring racing and cricket still to come, Gold Sport rolls straight from one massive sporting season into the next. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  3. Oct 2 ·  Video

    Eddie's Candid Conversation with Chris Fagan, NRL Grand Final Preview & Manchester City Scandal

    Abbey Gelmi joins Eddie McGuire for another huge edition of Gold Sport, as they look ahead to NRL Grand Final weekend, celebrate Newcastle’s extraordinary rise and discuss some of the biggest stories making headlines across Australian and international sport. The show kicks off with the emotion surrounding Jai Arrow and his battle with motor neurone disease, as Eddie reflects on meeting Jai and his family at the AFL Grand Final and the impact he has already had on people around the country. Eddie and Abbey discuss the significance of the NRL’s plans to celebrate Jai on Grand Final day, the strength he has shown in turning his diagnosis into an opportunity to help others and why the occasion promises to be about far more than football. They also look at the NRL Grand Final entertainment and the spectacle surrounding one of the biggest days on the Australian sporting calendar. Newcastle Knights dual-premiership legend Adam “Mad Dog” McDougall joins Eddie and Abbey ahead of the Knights’ remarkable Grand Final showdown with the Sydney Roosters. McDougall reflects on Newcastle’s incredible journey to the biggest game of the year, the belief driving the team and what their run means to the people of the Hunter. He looks back on Newcastle’s famous premiership teams, the club’s unique connection with its community and why the Knights can believe in another Grand Final fairy tale. The focus then turns to the other side of the decider as Sydney Roosters great Anthony Minichiello joins the show. Minichiello reflects on what it means to be a Rooster, the culture and standards that have defined the club and his own remarkable career, which included six Grand Final appearances and captaining the Roosters to the 2013 premiership. He breaks down the balance of experience and youth in the current side, the importance of leadership on Grand Final day and what it takes to perform when the pressure is at its highest. Eddie and Abbey also discuss Chris Fagan and the extraordinary success he has overseen at the Brisbane Lions, reflecting on his coaching journey, the powerhouse list he has helped build and the potential for Brisbane’s remarkable run to continue. They debate the art of knowing when to walk away from professional sport and what it means for a coach or player to leave while still at the top. Plus, former Socceroo Robbie Slater joins Eddie and Abbey to unpack an extraordinary international football story involving Manchester City, legal battles and allegations stretching well beyond the football pitch. Slater gives his perspective on the gravity of the situation and why its ramifications could reach far beyond the sport itself. As always, Eddie and Abbey wrap up the biggest headlines, talking points and debates from another enormous week across Australian and international sport, before returning to the emotion surrounding Jai Arrow and why the stories behind sport can sometimes mean even more than what happens on the field.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  4. Sep 28 ·  Video

    Could Silverchair to play the NRL Grand Final? The Knights Fairytale Continues & Ivan Cleary Tears

    The fallout from the AFL Grand Final, as Eddie McGuire and Abbey Gelmi break down the Brisbane Lions’ incredible premiership triumph and another huge chapter in Chris Fagan’s remarkable coaching journey. They dissect the biggest moments of the game, the Lions’ ability to keep fighting until the final siren and the talking points that shaped an unforgettable Grand Final day. Plus, they look back on Kylie Minogue’s spectacular MCG performance and debate just how the NRL can respond with its own Grand Final entertainment. NRL legend Brad Fittler joins the show ahead of a fascinating Grand Final between the Sydney Roosters and Newcastle Knights. Freddy breaks down Newcastle’s extraordinary run from the wooden spoon to the biggest game of the year, the emotion surrounding the club and what makes the Roosters such a relentless premiership force. He also weighs up the key players who could decide the game and what it takes to handle the pressure and expectation of Grand Final week. The Wallabies are also in the spotlight after a stunning win over the world champion Springboks, with former Wallaby Justin Harrison joining Eddie and Abbey to unpack the performance. They discuss the resilience behind the victory, the growing belief around Australian rugby and what the result could mean as excitement builds towards the Rugby World Cup. Plus, Eddie and Abbey reflect on the incredible atmosphere surrounding Australia’s biggest sporting events, from the emotion of Newcastle’s charge to the NRL Grand Final to the spectacle surrounding the AFL and the Wallabies’ resurgence. As always, they wrap up the biggest headlines, talking points and debates from another enormous week across Australian sport. Guests: Brad Fittler Justin Harrison See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  5. Sep 25 ·  Video

    Eddie & Mick Malthouse DISAGREE Over Lachie Neale, Freo v Brisbane Grand Final Preview

    Abbey Gelmi joins Eddie McGuire for a massive Grand Final edition of Gold Sport, with the AFL premiership on the line, the NRL preliminary finals heating up and Kylie Minogue preparing to take centre stage at the MCG. The show kicks off with all the build-up to the AFL Grand Final, as Eddie and Abbey break down Brisbane’s chances of going back-to-back, Fremantle’s shot at creating history and the huge selection and tribunal talking points dominating Grand Final week. They also make their calls on who will lift the premiership cup and who could take home the Norm Smith Medal. Former Fremantle star Hayden Ballantyne joins the show ahead of his old side’s biggest day, reflecting on the Dockers’ Grand Final journey, the passion surrounding the club and why he believes this young Fremantle group is built for sustained success. Plus, Hayden reveals the extraordinary travel and ticket drama behind his own journey to Melbourne for the game. The NRL preliminary finals are also in the spotlight, with Melbourne Storm and Queensland superstar Cam Munster joining Eddie and Abbey to talk finals football, handling the pressure of the biggest games and what separates the best players when a premiership is on the line. The team also previews the Dolphins’ blockbuster against the Roosters and the Panthers’ clash with the Knights. Plus, Eddie and Abbey go behind the scenes of the AFL Grand Final entertainment with Mushroom Group’s Tom MacDonald, as Kylie Minogue prepares for a huge hometown performance at the MCG. They unpack the months of planning behind the spectacle, the challenge of bringing music and football together on Australia’s biggest sporting stage and why this year’s performance could be one to remember. As always, Eddie and Abbey wrap up the biggest headlines, talking points and debates from across Australian sport as one of the biggest weekends on the sporting calendar arrives.  Guests: Hayden Ballantyne Cam Munster Tom MacDonald  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  6. Sep 21 ·  Video

    Eddie's EXTREME PUNISHMENT for Disgraceful Hawks Fan Behaviour, NRL Prelim Preview & Daicos Brownlow

    After a dramatic weekend of finals action, Eddie McGuire and Abbey Gelmi unpack the controversial finishes that had fans in both codes seeing red, including the late calls that ended Hawthorn and the Warriors’ seasons. Eddie weighs in on the umpiring, the reaction from players and supporters, and why the ugly scenes in the stands should serve as a major warning for Australian sport. With crowd behaviour firmly in the spotlight, Eddie reveals the extraordinary punishment he believes the AFL should consider to stamp it out, including a massive suspended fine for clubs if supporters cross the line. Attention then turns to a huge AFL Grand Final between Fremantle and Brisbane. Can the Dockers complete their remarkable run and claim the ultimate prize, or will Chris Fagan’s Lions make it three premierships in a row? Isaac Smith joins the show to give his expert view on the AFL’s biggest week. There’s plenty happening in rugby league too, with Braith Anasta joining Eddie and Abbey to break down the NRL preliminary finals and the race for a place in the Grand Final. Plus, with Brownlow Medal night here, Eddie takes Abbey through some Brownlow history and reflects on the traditions, characters and stories surrounding one of footy’s biggest nights. It’s a huge episode packed with strong opinions, Grand Final build-up, finals controversy and the biggest stories across the AFL and NRL. Guests: Isaac Smith Braith Anasta See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  7. Sep 18 ·  Video

    EDDIE REACTS TO MCG TURF AFTER NFL, Freo v Sydney Preview & NRL Semis

    Abbey Gelmi joins Eddie McGuire for a massive episode of Gold Sport, with AFL preliminary final fever, the NRL finals, the return of the NBL and a celebration of one of Australian sport’s greatest voices. The show kicks off at the MCG, where MCC CEO Stuart Fox joins Eddie and Abbey following the historic NFL clash. Fox reveals the extraordinary work that went into transforming the ground back for AFL football and getting the famous venue ready for Hawthorn and Brisbane’s blockbuster preliminary final. From there, attention turns to a huge weekend of AFL finals. Eddie and Abbey break down Sydney’s chances of pulling off a massive upset against Fremantle, what could decide Hawthorn’s clash with Brisbane, and Eddie makes his call on the two teams he believes will reach the AFL Grand Final. Basil Zempilas joins the show for a special tribute to the late, great Dennis Cometti ahead of Centimetre Perfect. Basil reflects on working alongside one of Australian sport’s most iconic commentators, Dennis’ legendary wit and the incredible legacy he left behind in broadcasting. The NBL is also back, with legendary coach Brian Goorjian joining Eddie and Abbey to preview the new season. Goorjian talks about the Sydney Kings, the continued rise of Australian basketball and some of the stars set to make their mark on the competition. Plus, Eddie and Abbey turn their attention to the NRL finals, unpack the extraordinary HYROX story that went viral around the world, revisit the debate surrounding Sydney Sweeney and women in sport, and make their AFL and NRL tips for the weekend. As always, Eddie and Abbey wrap up the biggest headlines, talking points and debates from across Australian sport. Guests: Stuart Fox Basil Zempilas Brian Goorjian See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  8. Sep 14 ·  Video

    Sydney Sweeney's Ad Goes Viral, Wharfie Time and Eddie's Grand Final Take

    The show kicks off with the controversy surrounding Sydney Sweeney's sports betting advertisement, which has ignited fierce debate across the sporting landscape. Eddie McGuire and Abbey Gelmi unpack the reaction from athletes and fans alike, discuss the role of women in sport and sports marketing, and examine why the campaign has become one of the most talked-about topics of the week. The AFL preliminary finals are front and centre, with the team breaking down the blockbuster clash between the Sydney Swans and Fremantle Dockers. They discuss the enormous challenge facing the Swans without captain Callum Mills, the leadership of stand-in skipper Dane Rampe, and whether Sydney can continue its remarkable run towards the Grand Final. The race for the flag is also under the microscope, as Eddie and Abbey debate the form of the remaining contenders, the pressure of September football and the moments that can define a season. NRL finals fever is in full swing, and veteran journalist Robert "Crash" Craddock joins the show to break down a thrilling opening week of finals action. The panel discusses the rise of the Dolphins, whether the Penrith Panthers remain the team to beat, the impact of Nathan Cleary, and the chances of the Newcastle Knights continuing their remarkable late-season charge. Plus, the show pays tribute to retiring Broncos champion Ali Brigginshaw, reflecting on a groundbreaking career that has helped shape women's rugby league and inspired the next generation of players. As always, Eddie and Abbey wrap up the biggest headlines from the AFL, NRL and Australian sport. Guests: Robert "Crash" Craddock See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Every tear, every triumph, every moment that matters. GOLD Sport with Eddie & Abbey previews, then reviews, all of the biggest stories in the world of sport. Everything that's going to happen, and everything that mattered. Featuring unique insight into the biggest stories, personalities and moments in sport, drawing on decades of experience at the heart of broadcasting, journalism and live sport. GOLD Sport with Eddie & Abbey - Is where the week's biggest stories come to play.

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