Rove McManus joins Two Good Sports for a Freo fan therapy session, reflecting on the Dockers' historic season, the heartbreak of 2013, and why Freo supporters still can't quite believe a premiership is possible. He shares how he became a lifelong Dockers fan, gives us the lowdown on "Warfie Time", and explains what making (and potentially winning) a grand final would mean to him after decades of support.

Along the way, the chat drifts into WA footy culture, merch rivalries, a secret about Optus Stadium guitarist Troy Nababan, Rove's WWE obsession, voice acting and Finding Nemo, and his unlikely Olympic commentary career.

In this episode:

00:00 Rove McManus Joins Two Good Sports
02:15 The Biggest Dockers Fan You'll Ever Meet
04:05 How Rove Fell in Love with Fremantle
07:00 Why Freo Fans Refuse to Believe
09:15 The Pain of the Hawthorn Finals Loss
12:25 What Exactly Is "Warfie Time"?
16:10 Can Fremantle Make the AFL Grand Final?
18:45 Hawthorn, Brisbane & The Premiership Path
20:55 Rove's Surprise Olympic Commentary Career
21:50 Finding Nemo, Voice Acting & WWE Obsession
24:05 What a Fremantle Premiership Would Mean
27:10 The Guitarist Terrified of Heights at Optus Stadium
29:00 Rove's Message to Two Good Sports Fans
31:10 Flagmantle Dreams & Final Predictions

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Georgie and Abbey are back from THAT historic NFL game at the MCG...and boy do they have some stories.

In the NRLW Ali Brigginshaw receives a moving farewell tribute, and AFL great turned NFL punter Sav Rocca joins the podcast to explain how Australian athletes keep making it in American football.

And it can't be avoided; the girls debate the Sydney Sweeney gambling ad controversy - well aware of the irony of giving it airtime. Is women's sport really going backwards?

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Two Good Sports is sports news, told differently. What happens off the field is just as fun as what happens on it. Twice a week, seasoned sports broadcasters Georgie Tunny and Abbey Gelmi go through the biggest stories in sport, going behind the scenes to hear how elite athletes do what they do.

Whether you’re a casual observer or a diehard fan, you’ll be brought up to speed on the people behind the narrative, why the story matters, and gain a new perspective on the issues at the pointy end of sport.

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It's NRL finals tonight, and although the top 8 is (in Georgie's words) 'crazy', we are fully invested. It's crazy because unlike most seasons, there's no obvious favourite and every finals team looks dangerous. Georgie chats with team captains from across the top eight about Kalyn Ponga's failed hex on Nathan Cleary, midriff celebrations and whether Two Good Sports can become the Knights' official supporter group.

Featuring interviews with Newcastle Knight Kalyn Ponga, NZ Warrior Roger Tuivasa-Sheck, Sydney Rooster James Tedesco, South Sydney Rabbitoh Cameron Murray and NRL Chairman Peter V'landys, Abbey and Georgie preview every finals contender and break down the NRL Finals draw.

Plus, Georgie and Cam Murray reflect on the emotion surrounding Jai Arrow's 100th game, and the others reveal who they think can stop Penrith. Beyond the finals predictions, Georgie asks the captains who they'd steal from rival clubs, how to stop Nathan Cleary, whether the Warriors are now bigger than rugby union in New Zealand, and Two Good Sports somehow ends up securing a a VIP invitation to Las Vegas from Peter V'landys (no going back on it now.

Harvey Norman love sport. Supporting Australian athletes at all levels, from grassroots to the world stage for over thirty years. SHOP Furniture, Bedding, TVs, Fridges, Vacuums, Laptops, Mobiles and more instore or online!

Two Good Sports is sports news, told differently. What happens off the field is just as fun as what happens on it. Twice a week, seasoned sports broadcasters Georgie Tunny and Abbey Gelmi go through the biggest stories in sport, going behind the scenes to hear how elite athletes do what they do.

Whether you’re a casual observer or a diehard fan, you’ll be brought up to speed on the people behind the narrative, why the story matters, and gain a new perspective on the issues at the pointy end of sport.

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Georgie returns from Perth with strong opinions about Fremantle, Optus Stadium's reclining seats, and one of the biggest AFL finals weekends in recent memory. We unpack Freo's collapse against Hawthorn, ask whether the Hawks are now premiership favourites, and break down Sydney's incredible upset win over Brisbane.

This week's Bad Sport: it's Sky Sports NZ after they made a huge blunder during the broadcast of Jai Arrow's emotional 100th game.

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Run clubs are booming, marathons are selling out, and somehow everyone you know is suddenly training for something. So we sat down with elite runner and FEMMI co-founder Lydia O'Donnell to find out what’s really behind the running craze. From run clubs becoming the new dating apps to the mental games that kick in deep into a marathon, Lydia explains why so many people are lacing up and why they keep coming back.

But this conversation isn’t really about running. It’s about confidence, body image, women’s health, and learning to work with your body instead of against it. Lydia shares her own experience as an elite athlete, the lessons she wishes she’d known sooner, and why movement can be a powerful antidote to a world that constantly tells women to take up less space.

Plus: the biggest mistakes new runners make, the toughest kilometre in a marathon, and the ultimate running soundtrack.

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One of the most emotional moments in Australian sporting history unfolded over the weekend as Jai Arrow returned to the field and notched his 98th game for the Rabbitohs. Georgie Tunny and Abbey Gelmi unpack the scenes that left us all in tears, debate whether AFL's Wild Card experiment has won over its critics, and discuss the growing anti-Geelong movement, the AFL Legends Game, and why Carlton has suddenly become everyone's second favourite team.

Plus, the Broncos' botched farewell for Adam Reynolds, Collingwood's heartbreaking exit and Scott Pendlebury's move to the Suns. And the NRL's most chaotic top eight in years, the rise of the Dolphins, another Cleary emerging to terrify rivals, and why Fremantle remains the most confusing contender in Australian sport.

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What happened to the Brisbane Broncos this season? 12 months ago, they looked like one of the NRL’s most formidable teams. So what went wrong? Georgie does an autopsy.

In the AFL there's a very important conversation going on. Adelaide captain Jordan Dawson’s powerful comments on mental health showed us how sport can help drive conversations that we all should be having.

Abbey and Georgie discuss:

• The Broncos’ difficult season and what comes next
• Jordan Dawson’s emotional All-Australian address
• The Richmond Mad Monday controversy
• Adam Reynolds lack of farewell
• Who should win the NRL Premiership?
• Yes or No on the AFL's Wildcard round

Content warning: This episode contains discussion of suicide and mental health. If you or someone you know needs support, contact Lifeline on 13 11 14.

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He coached the Broncos and the Sea Eagles, and he's heading to the new PNG Chiefs in 2028. Anthony Seibold joins Two Good Sports for a candid chat about coaching at the highest level in rugby league, surviving the Brisbane Broncos spotlight and why one of the NRL's biggest clubs keeps finding itself under pressure.

He opens up about media scrutiny, player distractions, what makes a great player a good coach (Cameron Smith, Billy Slater) and reveals the players who left the biggest impression on him across his career. Plus:

• Why he believes the Warriors are the team to beat
• The truth behind Brisbane's disappointing season
• What separates elite players from everyone else
• Inside the PNG Chiefs project and rugby league's incredible impact on Papua New Guinea
• Why he nearly walked away from coaching for good

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