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Adam White, sports journalist and match reporter, gives a concise take on Essendon vs Richmond and practice match trends. Conversation spans Sam Durham’s re-signing, Matt Rowell’s surgery, Essendon’s dominant second quarter and emerging Bombers talent. Also touches on Collingwood drama, T20 World Cup woes and local footy gossip.

Adam White, experienced AFL commentator and analyst, breaks down Essendon’s big simulated win over Richmond. He highlights Darcy Parish’s standout return, Essendon’s improved defence and midfield depth, ruck options and breakout youngsters. He also reviews Richmond’s early promise, forward structure and where both sides need to tighten up.

Adam White, former AFL list manager turned broadcaster, breaks down Victoria’s crushing Sheffield Shield form. He highlights Sam Harper’s aggressive, match-shaping innings and discusses whether Harper’s improvements merit higher honours. White also praises Victoria’s depth, team unity and coaching that delivered the dominant result.

A rundown of Matt Rowell's finger surgery and the month-long absence shaking up Gold Coast's midfield. A look at how that gap might affect his Brownlow hopes. Preview of St Kilda's match sim and Ross Lyon's unexpectedly light approach. Debate over the 6-6 match-sim rule and its effect on centre bounces. Coverage of Sam Durham’s long-term Essendon contract and his mid-season draft rise.

On Thursday Sportsday, with Sam Hargreaves and Adam Cooney: Melbourne Mavericks defender Jessie Grenvold, motor sport expert Cameron van den Dungen after a seismic day as the MotoGP moves from Phillip Island to Adelaide, footy updates with practice matches underway, and more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jessie Grenvold joins Sam Hargreaves and Adam Cooney on Melbourne Mavericks membership day! Their opening fixture with the Giants, Jessie's move from Adelaide to Melbourne, the future of kids choosing to play netball and plenty more on the agenda! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Cameron van den Dungen joins Sam Hargreaves and Adam Cooney to explain the intricacies of MotoGP's shift of the Australian Grand Prix from Phillip Island to Adelaide. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today’s program… Gerard Healy, Sam Edmund & Ken Hinkley drilled through plenty of pressing AFL topics in today’s show. Josh Weddle, missed draft opportunities, tribunal changes, playing overseas, Isaac Heeney, Western Bulldogs, Izak Rankine, Gold Coast and more were all discussed. Catch up on the podcast! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Gerard Healy, Sam Edmund & Ken Hinkley discuss the Western Bulldogs defensive changes & Ken has some strong words about Izak Rankine's brilliance. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Questions for Ken, playing in China, Isaac Heeney on Sportsday. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices