Abbey Gelmi joins Eddie McGuire for another massive edition of Gold Sport, as they dive into the biggest stories across AFL, NRL, cricket, motorsport and racing. From the AFL trade period and one of the most talked-about player moves in recent memory to Bathurst, the Rugby League World Cup and Australia’s Test series against South Africa, there is no shortage of sporting headlines to unpack.

The show kicks off with discussion surrounding Nick Blakey and the fallout from the AFL trade period, as Eddie and Abbey examine the circumstances behind his likely departure from the Sydney Swans, the enormous offers being floated around the competition and what it says about the changing landscape of player movement in Australian sport.

They discuss the drama of trade week, the growing influence of player power and why the AFL is increasingly resembling the major professional sports leagues overseas. With Bathurst weekend arriving, six-time Bathurst 1000 winner Garth Tander joins the show to preview one of Australia’s greatest sporting events. Tander reflects on last year’s dramatic finish, the unique challenge of conquering Mount Panorama and why Bathurst remains one of the toughest endurance races anywhere in the world.

He also breaks down the leading contenders, discusses life after full-time driving and reflects on the enduring legacy of Peter Brock as the motorsport world marks twenty years since his passing.

The focus then shifts back to rugby league as former premiership-winning Sydney Roosters captain Luke Keary joins Eddie and Abbey following the club’s latest Grand Final triumph. Keary reflects on the Roosters’ relentless culture, the celebrations following premiership success and the emotional connection the club has built with the Bondi community.

He also looks ahead to the Rugby League World Cup, analysing Australia’s chances and explaining why this tournament appears more open than ever before, with New Zealand, England, Tonga and Samoa all genuine contenders.

Cricket also takes centre stage as Australian great Mark Waugh joins the show to preview the opening Test against South Africa. Waugh discusses the intense rivalry between the two nations, the lingering shadow of the 2018 Sandpapergate series and the challenges awaiting Australia in South African conditions.

He also weighs in on the pressure facing Marnus Labuschagne, the selection dilemmas confronting the Australian selectors and why the upcoming series looms as a crucial period for a number of players ahead of a huge international summer.

Plus, Eddie and Abbey turn their attention to the spring racing carnival, discussing the Caulfield Guineas, Caulfield Cup, Cox Plate and Melbourne Cup Carnival.

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