The Long Weekend

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  Laurie Daley’s Shock Departure, Neale Daniher Statue News & Stories From Glasgow 03.08.2026 33min

  Eddie McGuire and Abbey Gelmi dive into news about Laurie Daley's shock departure after NSW's epic Origin win. As well, Danny Weidler reveals details of a strange court case may see a JUDGE watch over NRL commentators at plus...Commonwealth Games Bronze Medalist and Aussie TV legend Johanna Griggs shares stories from Glasgow. Guests:  Danny Weidler Johanna GriggsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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  Pies' Strange Innovation, Storm Finals Fight & AUS v IRL | Sally Pearson, Ash Riddell & Billy Slater 31.07.2026 28min

  Eddie McGuire and Abbey Gelmi dive into Australia's golden Commonwealth Games campaign, with Olympic champion Sally Pearson joining the show to discuss the nation's track and field resurgence, Tori Lewis' record-breaking rise, Cam Myers' mile ambitions, and why Australian athletics is entering a new golden era ahead of LA 2028 and Brisbane 2032. NRL legend Billy Slater previews a massive weekend of rugby league, covering Melbourne Storm's finals hopes, Craig Bellamy's future, and the biggest storylines across the NRL. Eddie and Abbey also debate Collingwood's new-look pre-game entrance and the balance between tradition and spectacle in modern sport.  The show also welcomes Ash Riddell, AFL champion, five-time All-Australian and North Melbourne premiership player, to discuss the Australia v Ireland clash, the growth of women's football, representing your country, and the excitement building around a historic international rules showcase. Guests: Sally Pearson Billy Slater Ash RiddellSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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  Victoria Leadership Crisis, Commonwealth Games Gold Rush & Wests Tigers Turmoil 27.07.2026 25min

  Eddie discusses the Victorian political leadership battle he revealed before it became national news, while Australia continues its golden run at the Glasgow Commonwealth Games. Seven's Xander McGuire joins from Scotland to break down Australia's early dominance, Cam McEvoy's incredible comeback, cycling's biggest rivalry and the atmosphere surrounding the Games. Daily Telegraph and Code Sports senior NRL writer Michael Carayannis joins the show to discuss the Adam Doueihi saga at the Wests Tigers, Benji Marshall's challenge, and Zac Lomax's return to rugby league. Guests: Xander McGuire Michael CarayannisSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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  Paul Gallen questions the NRL's biggest gamble & Bruce McAvaney reports live from Glasgow on the Commonwealth Games 24.07.2026 34min

  Eddie McGuire and Abbey Gelmi are joined by legendary broadcaster Bruce McAvaney live from Glasgow ahead of the opening of the 2026 Commonwealth Games. Bruce shares his thoughts on the atmosphere in Scotland, Australia's medal chances and why the men's mile could be the race of the Games. The team also discusses the fallout from Adelaide fans booing Collingwood's Isaac Quaynor, whether booing still has a place in sport, and the latest injury concerns surrounding Magpies defender Brayden Maynard. Melbourne midfielder Kade Chandler joins ahead of the Demons' clash with Geelong, reflecting on his remarkable journey from a tiny farming community on the Eyre Peninsula to Friday night footy at the MCG. Plus, NRL legend Paul Gallen breaks down Penrith's latest win, the Adam Doueihi/Wests Tigers drama, Cameron Munster's links to PNG Rugby League, and previews a crucial night of rugby league action. Guests: Bruce McAvaney Kade Chandler Paul Gallen See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.