Macquarie Sports Radio Mornings With David Morrow, Tiffany Cherry, And Matt Thompson

That was what one of the listeners was asking when he couldn’t tune into the Ashes only to realise some light fingered low life had climbed high on his roof to steal his aerial. Wally Lewis wrapped up the epic clash between Souths and the Roosters last night. Tony Leonard spoke about Brett Ratten being signed as St Kilda coach and a big first weekend of the AFL Finals. Dave Gilbert was full of praise for Steve Smith’s Ashes double century. Kim Green previewed the Super Netball Preliminary Final Drew Mitchell looked at the Wallabies’ clash with Samoa. Josh Fleming gave them the lowdown on the fun of the Birdsville Races. And Nat Wallace has picked out these roughies for the weekend’s racing: Randwick R6 N5 Graff R8 N14 Eckstein R9 N15 Re Edit All that and more with David Morrow and Mat Thompson on Friday the 6th of September 2019.

Producer Matt revealed that with his wife overseas, he’d become a wreck. He hasn’t had hot water for 2 days and he had a packet of Doritos and 5 beers for dinner last night. Callers rang in with their own stories of how poorly they lived without their significant others. Geoff Lawson wrapped up another good day for Steve Smith on a rain interrupted first day of the fourth Ashes Test at Old Trafford. David Riccio previewed tonight’s blockbuster between Souths and the Roosters. Karl Langdon looked at the first week of the AFL Finals including tonight’s big game between West Coast and Essendon. Mark Braybrook delivered a diatribe about referees. And Isaah Yeo gave an update on his shoulder post-surgery. All that and more with David Morrow and Mat Thompson on Thursday the 5th of September 2019.

Over the course of her swimming career, despite recurrent illness and injury, Petria Thomas won 3 Olympic Gold Medals, 3 World Championships, 9 Commonwealth Games Gold Medals, 13 Australian Championships, and 3 Pan Pacific Gold Medals.  Her tally of eight Olympic medals (three gold, four silver, one bronze) is the equal 2nd best ever for an Australian woman (equal with Dawn Fraser and Susie O'Neill, and one behind Leisel Jones' 9). One of this country's greatest swimmers spoke to David Morrow about her life and career.

That was one of the questions that got the callers buzzing, as well as should Robbie Farah play on his broken leg? Andrew Wu had positive news from Manchester. He predicted that despite the forecast rain there would be enough play in the 4th Test to get a result. Cam Williams name dropped a host of famous people he's had a beer with. Andy Bichel previewed the showdown at Old Trafford. And Petria Thomas spoke about her persistence to fight back from injury after injury to become one of Australia's greatest ever swimmers in Heroes. All that and more with David Morrow and Mat Thompson on Wednesday the 4th of September 2019.

With the news that the Dragons could axe coach Paul McGregor, listeners rang in with their thoughts - including who could take over. Felise Kaufusi chatted about how the Storm have pulled up from their clash with Manly. And Glenn Mitchell ran his eye over the changes to Australia’s team for the Fourth Test and chatted about the tennis dominance of the Big Three. All that and more with David Morrow and Mat Thompson on Tuesday the 3rd of September 2019.

Mat went off about the reports that Mitch Marsh could be picked for Australia in the 4th Ashes Test and the callers all tumbled in with their thoughts too - mostly in agreeance with Mat. Glenn Lazarus gave his take on the Raiders’ golden point win over the Sharks as well as all the rest of the NRL action. Leigh Matthews backed the AFL’s reported move to recruit Brad Arthur. Craig Gabriel had the latest from the US Open after Ash Barty and Alex de Minaur crashed out in the Round of 16. Brien Seeney aka “NRL Physio” on Twitter gave a prognosis on Tom Trbojevic’s pec injury. And Johnathan Thurston backed the idea of relocating an NRL club to become a 2nd Brisbane team. All that and more with David Morrow and Mat Thompson on Monday the 2nd of September 2019.

Queensland's favourite son Johnathan Thurston has called for the relocation of an NRL club to become Brisbane's second team. The push for changes to the National Rugby League competition are being led by television broadcasters in time for the next rights deal in 2023. JT told Macquarie Sports Radio, "I don't know if there's enough talent to expand for another team, but certainly relocating a team, I'm certainly a fan of that." "We need to make sure clubs are financially viable and the big wigs that are getting paid to make these decisions need to make some tough calls over the next few years. "Certainly the game has to be put first and if they believe that having a second team in Brisbane is the way to go I'd fully support that," he said. NRL boss Todd Greenberg met with Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk on Friday to discuss the plan.

Queensland's favourite son Johnathan Thurston has called for the relocation of an NRL club to become Brisbane's second team. The push for changes to the National Rugby League competition are being led by television broadcasters in time for the next rights deal in 2023. JT told Macquarie Sports Radio, "I don't know if there's enough talent to expand for another team, but certainly relocating a team, I'm certainly a fan of that." "We need to make sure clubs are financially viable and the big wigs that are getting paid to make these decisions need to make some tough calls over the next few years. "Certainly the game has to be put first and if they believe that having a second team in Brisbane is the way to go I'd fully support that," he said. NRL boss Todd Greenberg met with Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk on Friday to discuss the plan.

With the EJ Whitten Legends game tonight on Macquarie Sports Radio and 3AW, David and Tony asked the listeners to nominate State of Origin players they’d like to see in a similar game played in Rugby League land. Wally Lewis gave his take on the Cowboys’ win last night as well as Darius Boyd’s form struggles. Kim Green previewed the Suncorp Super Netball semi finals this weekend. Craig Gabriel had the latest from Flushing Meadows as Nick Kyrgios, Alex de Minaur and Alexei Popyrin all made it through to the 3rd Round of the US Open. Drew Mitchell provided an update on some of the hard work the Wallabies are being put through in their pre-World Cup camp. Cameron Ling predicted how many injuries he’d do to himself in tonight’s EJ Whitten game. Tyson Rauch, Co-Host of the Let’s Talk Jets Radio Show, summed up a good night for Valentine Holmes in the Jets’ final pre season game. And Nat Wallace has picked out these roughies for the weekend’s racing: Rosehill R1 N18

Cowboys legend Brent Tate revealed to David Morrow, Tony Leonard and Mark Braybrook that "there's been a real sombre feeling around the place" since the news of Matt Scott's stroke.

With the AFL's All-Australian team announced last night, Tony and David heard from listeners about their awards or honours they received earlier in their life that they hang onto as their own personal "All-Australian" honour. Geoff Lawson looked ahead to the Australians' tour match as they try and pick up the pieces from that 3rd Test defeat. Craig Gabriel talked them through Ash Barty's error riddled US Open second round match. David Riccio chatted about Paul Gallen's last game at Shark Park and introduced Tony to The Mad Cow in Townsville. Brent Tate and Mark Braybrook then continued to explain The Mad Cow's mythical properties as well as summing up the Cowboys' last game at their stadium, Matt Scott's condition and Darius Boyd's future. All that and more with David Morrow and Tony Leonard on Thursday the 29th of August 2019.

He's one of Australian sports great characters… and a constant presence in football for 50 years. Champion player, legendary commentator that brought theatre, drama and wit to the commentary box.  Two Premierships and countless funny phrases coined. What a career… what a rich life. Yibbida Yibbida. Our Hero this week is the one and only Rex Hunt.

Barry Toohey updated them on the latest from the Newcastle Knights as Nathan Brown leaves the club with immediate effect. Giants CEO Dave Matthews spoke about the long term signing of Stephen Coniglio. Cam Williams and Mieke Buchan had all sorts of fun with weird food combos. And Rex Hunt entertained the guys for an hour reflecting on his life in his own unique way for Heroes. All that and more with David Morrow and Mat Thompson on Wednesday the 28th of August 2019.

Approaching his final ever game at Shark Park, Paul Gallen revealed the interesting things he did early in his career before he was sure he'd be able to make a career out of footy. Andy Bichel summed up what went wrong for our fast bowlers on the final day of the Third Test. And Glenn Mitchell put Ben Stokes' innings into historical (and recent) perspective as well as giving them the latest from the AFL. All that and more with David Morrow and Mat Thompson on Tuesday the 27th of August 2019.