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The Sports Desk

Sports Talk & News

The Sports Desk is SYN’s flagship sports program, discussing and debating all things … well, sports! With all the latest sporting news and interviews, TSD is Naarm’s finest community sports radio program. Tune in on your radio sets and online every Monday 4pm and Friday 9am with our talent sports team. Keep up to date with The Sportsdesk on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. You can also listen back on a podcast version of the show through Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts & Omny.

Location:

Melbourne, VIC

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The Sports Desk is SYN’s flagship sports program, discussing and debating all things … well, sports! With all the latest sporting news and interviews, TSD is Naarm’s finest community sports radio program. Tune in on your radio sets and online every Monday 4pm and Friday 9am with our talent sports team. Keep up to date with The Sportsdesk on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. You can also listen back on a podcast version of the show through Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts & Omny.

Language:

English


Episodes
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The Sportsdesk Monday's - 24th March 2025

3/25/2025
Monday is never usually anyone's favourite of the week, however on SYN 90.7FM The Sportsdesk team of Ethan Rigg, Jack Huggett, Matilda McDermott and Jerry Ng are ready to take away any Monday blues. They discuss Thomas Tuchel's first game as England boss, Oscar Piastri's win at the Chinese Grand Prix and the mounting pressure on Liam Lawson in the world of F1. In footy, North Melbourne's massive win over the Demons, the high-flying Hawks and Geelong's continued Marvel woes against St. Kilda. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:00:36:22

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The Sportsdesk Friday's - 21st March 2025

3/24/2025
After a long working week, what better to drive you home than The Sportsdesk on SYN 90.7FM. Liam Cole, Tanish Prabhu, Toby Hansen and Jerry Ng discuss the controversy around Usman Khawaja and QLD cricket, a rule change ahead of the IPL season, Lewis Hamilton's first race for Ferrari at the Australian Grand Prix and are the Hawks the real deal in 2025? The burning questions answered and a look ahead to the weekend's footy. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:00:44:35

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The Sportsdesk Monday's - 17th March 2025

3/19/2025
F1 fever grips Melbourne over the weekend and here to bring you all the action on SYN 90.7FM is the team of Ethan Rigg, Tanish Prabhu, Matilda McDermott and Jack Huggett. They discuss the chaotic first race that Lando Norris came out on top of and the winners and losers at Albert Park. Round 1 of the AFL season, as the Tigers stun the Blues and the Hawks set the early pace. Meanwhile over in England, it's Geordie joy, as Newcastle win their first trophy in 56 years, defeating Liverpool 2-1 in the Carabao Cup final. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:00:43:53

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The Sportsdesk Friday's - 14th March 2025

3/17/2025
Few things make a Melbourne autumn better than the return of the AFL, however on SYN 90.7FM The Sportsdesk does just that. Liam Cole, Justin Schwarze, Jerry Ng and Tanish Prabhu are the star-studded team to discuss an amazing win for Richmond over Carlton at the MCG, as well as looking ahead to the rest of the weekend's AFL action. Over in Europe, the UEFA Champions League continues a round of 16 filled with controversy. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:00:44:07

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The Sportsdesk Monday's- 10th March 2025

3/11/2025
It's race week in Melbourne! The city lights up for Formula 1, as does the crew of Ethan Rigg, Matilda McDermott, Jack Huggett and Tanish Prabhu as they preview the weekend of speed ahead at Albert Park. Who needs a fast start more and who will top motorsport? All questions are answered, as well as the Premier League recap, India win the Champions Trophy, footy's return and the Hawks start with a flyer, all on SYN 90.7FM. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:00:45:13

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The Sportsdesk Friday's- 7th March 2025

3/9/2025
The AFL season starts and Footy is back! Here to bring you the rundown on the season ahead is the pannel of Liam Cole, Toby Hansen, Tanish Prabhu, Jerry Ng and a Friday debut for Jack Huggett. They bring you all the action from the Champions League round of 16 and the business end of the ICC Champions Trophy on SYN 90.7FM. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:00:43:19

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The Sportsdesk Monday's- 3rd March 2025

3/4/2025
A huge week of sport is upon us and bringing you all the action on SYN 90.7FM is Ethan Rigg, Jack Huggett, Matilda McDermott and Tanish Prabhu as they discuss the AFL's Opening Round dilemma, as Cyclone Alfred is predicted to make landfall on the Queensland coast. A whirlwind of predictions for the upcoming season follow, as well as the Champions Trohpy semi-finals, the FA Cup round-up and the Australian Under-20s Asian Cup triumph. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:00:38:10

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The Sportsdesk Friday's- 28th February 2025

3/1/2025
As summer closes in Melbourne, The Sportsdesk continues to bring the heat on SYN 90.7FM. The panel of Liam Cole, Jerry Ng and Tanish Prabhu discuss all of sport's burning questions, the comments made mid-week about the Matildas, the ICC Champions Trophy and whether or not Manchester United have lost their reputation as a destination club, following a turbulent season. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:00:41:51

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The Sportsdesk Monday's 24th February 2025

2/25/2025
Melbourne's finest weather and presenters graced the studio on Monday night, as the panel of Ethan Rigg, Jack Huggett, Matilda McDermott and Tanish Prabhu rounded out a big weekend of sport. Canada defeated the USA in the four nations hockey final, Josh Inglis' hundred proved too good for England and Pakistan's woes continued against rivals India. In the Premier League, the Gunners missfire at home to West Ham, allowing Liverpool to move 11 points clear. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:00:42:21

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The Sportsdesk Friday's- 21st February 2025

2/23/2025
It's been an action packed week in the world of sport and our panel of Liam Cole, Justin Schwarze, Tanish Prabhu, Jerry Ng and Toby Hansen are here to bring the best insight in the game. The lads discuss the mid-week drama of Bayern Munich vs Celtic, as well as M'bappe's brilliance for Real Madrid in the Champions League, the Champions' Trophy kicking off in the world of cricket. Will the world of football bring league action down under? That and all the burning questions can only be answered on SYN 90.7FM. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:00:41:38

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The Sportsdesk Monday 17th February 2025

2/17/2025
The sun is out in Melbourne but it's The Sportdesk pannel of Ethan Rigg, Jack Huggett and Tanish Prabhu that shine brightest. In an action packed show, they discuss Jannik Sinner's 3-month ban from tennis. Ange prevails against United to worsen Ruben Amorim's woes and Everton are revitalised under David Moyes over in the Premier League. Australia and England with ODI series to forget and the return of Minute Mondays on SYN 90.7FM. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:00:41:35

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The Sportsdesk Friday's- 14th February 2025

2/15/2025
Happy Valentine's Day from The Sportsdesk! Sharing the love with you is the pannel of Liam Cole, Jerry Ng, Tanish Prabhu and Justin Schwarze as they go over all the drama of the Luka Doncic trade to the Lakers. The lads discuss whether Ange survives at Spurs and the chaotic final Merseyside Derby at Goodison Park, on top of every moment from a captivating summer of cricket, all on SYN 90.7FM. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:00:45:09

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Sportsdesk Monday's- 10th Feb 2025

2/10/2025
The Sports Desk is back on SYN 90.7FM in 2025! Ethan Rigg and Matilda McDermott are in the studio to bring you all the action from the Super Bowl, as Philadelphia smashed Kansas City. We also discuss all the events over the summer, including the Border-Gavaskar Trophy and the AO summer of tennis. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:00:35:10

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The Sports Desk 2024 Christmas Special

12/21/2024
3 years, 2 days, 1 studio. Sports Desk hosts spanning the last three years have congregated for a super special Holiday podcast to farewell the year. This is the kind of conversation that goes on between the team away from the airwaves. Representing 2022, James Worth, who's appearance will mark his final show as a SYN Volunteer. Representing 2023, Liam Cole, Jerry Ng and Jason Evans Representing 2024, Ethan Rigg, Tanish Prabhu and Justin Schwarze. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:02:18:44

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Sportsdesk Grand Finale - 6th December 2024

12/6/2024
It's the final the episode of The Sports Desk for 2024, as Liam Cole, Jason Evans, Jerry Ng and Tanish Prabhu look back into what was a huge year in sport. Jerry Ng's North Melbourne won their first premiership, and the crew dissect how Darren Crocker's side went through the season undefeated. The Melbourne Renegades won their first title in the WBBL, as Liam Cole and Tanish Prabhu dissect how the Gades went from bottom place the year before, to top of the mountain. And the team celebrate by giving out some interesting awards from the show's 2024 year. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:00:58:24

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Sportsdesk Monday's - 2nd December 2024

12/2/2024
It's the last week of the Sports Desk for 2024, but the class of Ethan Rigg, Justin Schwarze and Jack Huggett still oozes through Victorian cars this evening. The crew discuss the huge premiership from the North Melbourne AFLW side, going through the season undefeated - in what was a clinical performance. Red Bull are on the winners list once again, with Max Verstappen coming out trumps in Qatar, as Liverpool gain another step clear of top spot in the Premier League. All that and more on SYN 90.7 FM. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:00:44:41

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Sportsdesk Friday's - 29th November 2024

11/29/2024
The dynamic duo of Toby Hansen and Liam Cole drive The Sportsdesk family home this Friday evening. It will be a massive of women's sport, as the crew discuss the huge WBBL Decider at the MCG on Sunday and the AFLW Grand Final. They discuss which club is under the most pressure and the big matchups between North Melbourne and the Brisbane Lions. And the great man Liam Cole predicts whether the Renegades will face the Sydney Thunder or the Brisbane Heat. All that and more on SYN 90.7 FM. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:00:43:12

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Sportsdesk Monday's - 25th November 2024

11/25/2024
Looking for a laugh and to catch up on the weekend of sport? Well the Sports Desk has you covered this Monday evening, with Ethan Rigg, Justin Schwarze and Jack Huggett. The crew analyse what went wrong for the Aussies in the first test of the Border-Gavaskar trophy, including Marnus Labuschagne's form woes. What happens in Vegas doesn't stay in Vegas for SYN's best flagship show, as they dissect the victory of Mercedes. And the Minute Monday's cheating scandal that will rock the Sports Desk family. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:00:44:46

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Sportsdesk Friday's - 22nd November 2024

11/22/2024
Cricket fever has hit The Sports Desk this Friday, as Liam Cole, Toby Hansen and Jerry Ng bring listeners the very best content. The Border-Gavaskar Trophy begins today, as the crew discuss whether the Indian's can win a three-peat in Australia. It's AFLW Prelim week, and Jerry Ng examines how his Kangaroos can get another Grand Final, with a win over Port Adelaide. With draft week finalised, the team go through the historic draft steals and blunders. All that and more on SYN 90.7 FM. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:00:44:44

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Sportsdesk Monday's - 18th November 2024

11/18/2024
Concerned your falling behind in the world of sport? Don't worry — the Sportsdesk crew, featuring Ethan Rigg, Justin Schwarze and Jack Huggett, have you covered this Monday evening. The crew chat all things cricket in the lead up to the upcoming Border-Gavaskar Trophy, starting this Friday. Basketball pundit Justin Schwarze gives his thoughts on the first month of the NBA season and the controversial crowd interaction at the Melbourne United and Adelaide 36ers NBL game. All that and more on SYN 90.7 FM. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:00:43:14