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.