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

Ashes winning batsman Marnus Labuschagne praises the magnificence that is Steve Smith and shares what goals he has this summer after his Ashes campaign. Legends of their codes Leigh Matthews and Glenn Lazarus review and preview what look to be exciting and thrilling finals for the AFL and NRL. Especially the might of the GWS Giants going through to the AFL Grand Final. Former Australian off-spinner and Giants Community Liaison Officer Gavin Robertson shares the Giants journey and what it means to him. Premiership-winning five-eighth Jamie Soward gives the latest on the Canterbury Cup.

The King Wally Lewis had the inside word on the Broncos crisis meeting at Red Hill. The King of Newcastle racing Kris Lees shared his tips ahead of the Newcastle Cup. And Australia’s leading Rugby World Cup try-scorer Drew Mitchell gave us a preview of the Wallabies in Tokyo. Nat's Nags - his roughies for the week:

The Brisbane Broncos have been the focus of the NRL world this week, a crisis board meeting keeping fans on their toes about the future of the club. "We've been virtually camping at the Broncos all week long," says NRL legend Wally Lewis. The now named 'slot machine six' have had their names pulled up by the board, their futures in question. "The rumours have really started about how unhappy the bosses of the broncos are," Lewis shares. Amongst the names, Coach Anthony Seibold was rumoured to have his head on the chopping block, but according to Lewis, there's no truth to it. "I don't think that that's the case at all, "I'm fairly confident that he's going to be given free rein," shares Lewis. Out of the 'slot machine six' Lewis states that Corey Oates is safe with the club. "I think the Broncos would be mad to get rid of him," expresses Lewis. Rumours of 'incentive' based contracts from the Broncos to its players have been flying around which could be the start of a culture change to a club.

Former Test fast bowler Geoff Lawson called time on Australian skipper Tim Paine and backed Pat Cummins. Spanish superstar Sergio Garcia will join one of the strongest Australian Open fields in years and our very own former pro golfer Mark Allen joined Morrow & Thompson. The countdown to a huge weekend of finals continued with Brownlow medalist Brad Hardie and News Limited's Rugby League reporter David Riccio. Plus, Mark Braybrook had all the major Queensland sports stories from Brisbane.

The urn is coming back to Australia after a drawn series, and despite the result Australian captain Tim Paine has his spot and captaincy in the spotlight. With a subpar batting average of 22.37, Paine has had off moments with the gloves and with the DRS and one former Australian cricketer and Pakistan coach says it's time to move on. "This summer it's time to move on... Draw the line right now" states Geoff Lawson. Lawson praises Paine for an incredible job as captain and nominates who he feels should be captain for the first test against Pakistan. "He's been absolutely fabulous in difficult times, in unique circumstances... but his own personal form has not been terrific, "I've probably got Pat Cummins tossing the coin." expresses Lawson. With the summer of test cricket beginning on the 21st of November at the Gabba there will be big calls from Cricket Australia to make sure the squad is at it's strongest with the right leader leading the charge.

Giants star Toby Greene's one-match ban, the Broncos night on the pokies and famous Aussie colloquialisms were all on the agenda. Melbourne Storm forward Felise Kaufusi jumped on the phone ahead of their finals clash with the Eels. Australian Surfing Hall of Fame inductee Nat Young drop by the studio and World Cup-winning Wallabies captain Nick Farr-Jones was our feature for Heroes.

Broncos great Steve Renouf explained his scathing article on the club and Brisbane fans were still fired up after the huge finals loss to the Eels on Sunday. Paine’s captaincy was the hot topic with former Aussie paceman Andy Bichel and sports broadcaster Glenn Mitchell. Mitchell also had the latest from Perth on the Willie Rioli saga. Plus, Resch’s ambassador David ‘Thirsty’ Morrow was proud to share the news of the beer being crowned ‘Australia’s favourite beer’ with the head of the appreciation society Greg Mowbray

Glenn Lazarus, Leigh Matthews, Gai Waterhouse, John Emburey, Jamie Soward not a bad line-up for a Monday.Morrow & Thompson had every corner of sport covered.Lazarus hammered the Broncos after their 58 point loss to the Eels, 'I didn't appreciate the lack of pride in the jersey', and our Brisbane listeners were right behind him.Matthews was disappointed with the Lions, 'It wasn't fun at the GABBA on Saturday night.'Plus, we met one of Australia's most inspiring athletes, Jess Trengove. The marathon runner is due to give birth in November and will only have a few months to qualify for Tokyo.

NRL and Broncos premiership-winning legend Glenn Lazarus, has had it with the Broncos. The Eels 58-0 thumping of his former club was a tough 80 minutes to watch for Lazarus. "As an ex-Broncos who played with some of the greats of the Brisbane Broncos, I sat there very very embarrassed, it was very hard to watch," said Lazarus. Speaking with David Morrow and Mat Thompson, Lazarus states that he was surprised that the Broncos made the finals. " I don't think they deserved to be in the eight from the start," Lazarus explained. Lazarus states that Broncos Coach Anthony Seibold, who took the reigns this year in unusual circumstances from Wayne Bennett failed in key areas as a coach for his side. "I don't think Seibold takes as much responsibility as he should, "It's the coaches responsibility to get them up for that game," shares a passionate Lazarus.

Ryan Daniels had the latest on Willie Rioli. Terry Alderman chatted about Mitch Marsh’s return to form. Tony Leonard previewed Week 2 of the AFL Finals. Paige Hadley looked at the Super Netball Grand Final. Maddie Studdon spoke about the start of the NRLW season. And Nat Wallace has picked out these roughies for the weekend’s racing: Rosehill R1 N11 Glamour Cruise R4 N7 Desert Path R8 N6 Noire R9 N5 Sweet Scandal All that and more with David Morrow and Mat Thompson on Friday the 13th of September 2019.

Geoff Lawson says he nearly fell of his chair when he heard that Mitch Marsh has been picked for the final Ashes Test. David Riccio gave his take on the best NRL players this season. Shane Heal wrapped up the history making Boomers as they reached their first ever World Cup semi final. Mark Braybrook fired up about the Dally Ms. And Felise Kaufusi previewed the Storm’s final against the Raiders. All that and more with David Morrow and Mat Thompson on Thursday the 12th of September 2019.

Brent Tate gave his take on the NRL judiciary results of Hudson Young and Jared Warea-Hargreaves. Shane Heal previewed the Boomers’ first World Cup quarter final in 25 years. Cam Williams spoke about Dave Warner’s retention for the final Ashes Test and Tony Williams’ return for Manly. Garry Penfold told the story of how me managed to get snare a slot in the Kosciuszko race. And legendary jockey Darren Beadman joined David and Mat Thompson for Heroes, talking about riding great horses like Octagonal, Saintly and Lonhro as well as giving up racing to become a man of the cloth. All that and more with David Morrow and Mieke Buchan on Wednesday the 11th of September 2019.

Legendary jockey Darren Beadman joins David and Mat Thompson for Heroes, talking about riding great horses like Octagonal, Saintly and Lonhro as well as giving up racing to become a man of the cloth.

Legendary Aussie basketballer and Fox Sports commentator Shane Heal joined David Morrow and Mieke Buchan on Macquarie Sports Radio to preview the Boomers' first World Cup quarter final in 25 years against the Czech Republic tonight.

After the sad news of Danny Frawley’s passing yesterday in a car accident, Brad Hardie, Paul Roos and the callers paid tribute to a fierce competitor and one of the game’s great entertainers. Andy Bichel looked at the wash up of Australia’s Ashes retaining win. And Glenn Mitchell took aim at Steve Harmison for his comments about Steve Smith always being remembered as a cheat. All that and more with David Morrow and Mat Thompson on Tuesday the 10th of September 2019.

Full credit to the boys after the Aussies retained the Ashes on English soil for the first time since 2001. Former England spinner John Emburey talked through the Poms’ disappointment. Glenn Lazarus slammed the inconsistency of the Match Review Committee after Hudson Young was referred straight to the judiciary for eye gouging. Leigh Matthews had all the analysis of the AFL’s first week of finals including their own tribunal issues. Craig Gabriel wrapped up Rafael Nadal’s epic US Open triumph in five sets and nearly five hours over Daniil Medvedev. Peter Snowden was very happy with Redzel’s win in the Concorde Stakes. And Jamie Soward says the Eels have a virtual bye in the first week of the NRL Finals after watching Brisbane on the weekend. All that and more with David Morrow and Mat Thompson on Monday the 9th of September 2019.