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Tess G from the Purple Bombers supporter group came into the studio to explain the nature of their group which strives to create a safe workplace for all LGBTIQ players and supporters. This weekend's Essendon V Brisbane game is designated a special pride round match.Great news for the Afghan Women's Football TeamAustralia's Travis Bazzana's debut in Major League BaseballSportswashing news: LIV golf is in troubleUseless AFL Stats

Former Essendon footballer Nathan Lovett-Murray came into the studio to talk about Treaty, the Indigenous People's Assembly elections, and the upcoming healing event at Victoria Park, before looking back over his career.songs: Standing Strong by Yung Warriors; Street Knowledge by DT

A wounded John A Tait calls in with an exclusive story about Kylie Minogue's first footy event performance way back in 1987. Aussie soccer coaches doing well on the world stageSongs: Marngrook; Locomotion by Kylie MinogueIOC decision to use a simplistic gene test to determine gender

Who would have thought there was an active Gridiron competition in Melbourne? Today's guest was 'Moose' aka Jonathon from the Northern Chargers Gridiron Club explaing the game and the local comp.We also give our reaction to the news of the first former AFL player, Leigh Ryswyk, to come out as gay.

A while back we discovered that a good friend of ours, Victoria Townsend, plays in an ice hockey league in Melbourne for a team called the Southern Lights. We have been at Vic for a while to come in with a teammate (Tyler) to tells us all about it.We finish with a Warren Zevon ice hockey song called Hit Somebody.

As Christmas day 2025 falls on a Thursday we decided that coming into the studio was probably easier than pre-recording something!What sports are actually played on Christmas Day?We preview the Boxing Day test plus some amazing Cricket history. Songs: I Made 100 in the Backyard at Mum's by Greg Champion; The 12 days of Christmas - new lyrics by Greg Champion; Christmas in Melbourne by Broderick Smith.

Our final show before Christmas, so we take the opportunity to review our year on The Sporting Record.We briefly address the question, 'What has happened to all the old squash courts?'We instructed Em (classically trained) to bring in their trumpet as we unpick the use of trumpets during the Ashes tests.Song: 'We always have a good time at the Coburg RSL' by Greg Champion

Today's show was devoted to a quick journey through the history of women's cricket. Our guest Craig Horne has just released a brilliant book called 'Full Corset and Stockings - A History of Women's Cricket.'We dug up a very old footy song by Craig that was actually recorded in studio 3 here at 3CR.A man of many talents Craig also blessed us with a live original song, 'You Can't Tell a Book by its Cover.'

As we enter the traditional cricket season (even though it now goes all year long!) we invited Greg Champion back to play some of his cricket songs for us, inbetween chats about Adelaide, apps, Aussies doing well overseas, Snooker, Darts, pronunciation of words, and a quick sports quiz.Live Songs:I Made 100 in the Backyard at Mum's; Somebody's Gonna Get their Head Kicked in Tonight; Cricket's on the Radio; You're Going home in the Back of a Divvy Van; You Gotta Download the App.

Most of today's show is devoted to learning about the Victorian Wheelchair Football League with our special guest Chris Henderson, playing coach of the Essendon team.Chris' storyHow is Wheelchair footy played?How can someone get involved?Freedom Sports FoundationA bit of trade talk (but not Zach Merrett!)