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

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