Best UNPLUGG Podcasts (2025)

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7.36: Interview with DAN SULTAN 36:17

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Dan Sultan is a multiple ARIA Award winning musician and songwriter and an avid Saints fan who has performed at such club events as Best & Fairest evenings and the 150th anniversary match at the MCG in 2023. We spoke about his footy fandom journey after the St Kilda Football Club's incredible Nasiah-inspired comeback win over the Demons. Please rem…

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7.35: Our season ends with a Giant contest + 2025 Recap 1:22:59

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An exceptional contest to close out the St Kilda Football Club's 2025 AFL Season, but it's still over without an AFL Finals appearance. How did we get here? What does it all mean? We take a look back at the Saints of 2025 with our: 2025 MVP, Jason Blake Award, Player Ratings, Best / Worst Games, Favourite Moments and much more. Please remember to r…

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7.34: "In the fullness of time:" NAS RE-SIGNS! 1:23:47

1M ago1:23:47

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It's done! He signed the thing! He's staying! It's been the biggest story in the AFL for months, and now it's confirmed: Nasiah Wanganeen-Milera - potentially the best player in the competition - is staying at St Kilda. We take a look at how this all played out, plus a grinding win over the Bombers, and the AFLW begins. Please remember to rate and …

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7.33 "You need to calm down", and 3 on the bounce 51:39

1M ago51:39

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The Shannon Noll became the Tay Tay this week... Contracts, media chatter, pot shots and ugly wins. Darren Parkin, Aaron McGrath and Tim Rosen with the latest from Unpluggered.By Sportscaster Media

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7.32 "Positive Vibes" and a less memorable Sunday 51:38

2M ago51:38

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Darren Parkin, Aaron McGrath and Michael Egan discuss the win over the Kangaroos on a strange old sunday. Plus they discuss "that contract" and make some early list management calls.By Sportscaster Media

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7.31: What the f**k?! Nasiah's Marvel Miracle 54:10

2M ago54:10

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The Miracle at Marvel. A game that will go down in history. Biggest 3QT comeback on V/AFL record. At three quarter time this was a podcast that was looking like being a pretty morose affair, and then... THAT happened. This week's episode is brought to you by Ticketverse: Get premium seats at Marvel Stadium's Medallion Club for St Kilda games, with …

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7.30: Insert misleading headline here 1:20:38

2M ago1:20:38

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Yes it was another loss, but again, plenty of encouraging signs for the Saints as we suit up for the sixth birthday of Unpluggered! We take a look at the character growth of the St Kilda Football Club and take aim at lazy journalism and lazy narratives. This week's episode is brought to you by Ticketverse: Get premium seats at Marvel Stadium's Meda…

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Interview with CHRIS LIBERATORE | Wilkie 150 13:59

2M ago13:59

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Chris Liberatore was St Kilda Football Club's national recruiting manager when the Saints took a flyer on a 2018 SANFL Premiership defender from North Adelaide - Callum Wilkie - in the 2018 AFL Rookie Draft. Ahead of Cal's 150th consecutive game from debut, Chris tells us about his experiences scouting Cal and the decision to take a chance on the m…

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Interview with JOSH CARR | Wilkie 150 9:13

2M ago9:13

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Josh Carr might be the current senior-coach-in-waiting at Port Adelaide, but in 2018 he was the SANFL Premiership winning senior coach of North Adelaide, where a young accountant named Callum Wilkie plied his trade in defense, on his way to a club best and fairest season. Ahead of Cal's 150th consecutive game from debut, Josh tells us about his exp…

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7.27: The Known Knowns and the Unknown Knowns 58:13

2M ago58:13

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Shoulda, woulda, coulda... didn't. We spoke last week about the short game and the long game, and, after another close loss where we perhaps should have won, we delve more into the differences between short-term passion and long-term pragmatism. Stay tuned for our exclusive Callum Wilkie 150 tribute chats coming soon with former St Kilda Football C…

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7.26: Interview with ROD BUTTERSS 48:47

3M ago48:47

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He was at the helm during a time of great upheaval at the St Kilda Football Club, a time of great entertainment, and, ultimately, great heartbreak. Former president ROD BUTTERSS joins us for a candid chat about his time at the Saints, from playing reserves footy in the 70's to hiring and firing coaches in the 2000s, to his battle with alcohol and d…

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7.25: The short game and the long game 1:20:27

3M ago1:20:27

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Rinse and repeat. Strong effort, couldn't finish the job. The Saints led the Hawks in just about every key metric in the Round 17 clash, except one: the scoreboard. Blue skies and green shoots aplenty though as we talk through the short game, and the long game at the St Kilda Football Club. What do we want to see now? We answer some of your questio…

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7.24: We hate losing but The Viking claps 53:35

3M ago53:35

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The Saints had a MASSIVE crack on Sunday afternoon in Perth, but let it slip. We can't be too upset though, as we got a decent glimpse into the talent the St Kilda Football Club is developing for the future amidst a breakout game from Max Hall and a defensive masterclass from second-gamer, Alix Tauru. Plus - finally - a standalone VFL team for St K…

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7.23: Off the long run... + Nas, sign the thing! 1:30:31

3M ago1:30:31

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A strangely positive episode as the Saints competed hard against the Magpies but were ultimately outclassed. There's a heap of talking points this week as the very honourable Philip Dalidakis fills in for Darren Parkin, and goes WHACK at a few senior members of the AFL Media industry. Plus, a love letter to Nasiah Wanganeen-Milera. Please remember …

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7.22: It's time to talk about... 56:09

3M ago56:09

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We just don't match up on the Bulldogs very well, it's that simple. But what does it all mean? Where to now for the St Kilda Football Club in 2025 and beyond? Please remember to rate and review our show on whatever platform you're most comfortable with (iTunes, Facebook, Spotify etc), and always give us your feedback - good, bad or ugly - and keep …

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7.21: "He's a Saints man..." | Alan Richardson on Jack Sinclair's 200th and Nick Riewoldt HOF 9:15

3M ago9:15

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The Saints' third longest-serving coach Alan Richardson joined the panel to discuss "really talented" Jack Sinclair's upcoming 200th, and St Kilda Football Club superstar Nick Riewoldt's induction into the AFL Hall of Fame.By Sportscaster Media

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7.20: How much have we learnt? 53:19

4M ago53:19

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52 days after the Easter nightmare the Saints face the Dogs again. How much have we learnt? And can we turn the tide? A good win against the Demons had us heading into the bye on a positive note. Daz, H and fill in, Philip Dalidakis discuss the Dees win and some feelgood stories this week. This week's episode is brought to you by Ticketverse: Get p…

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7.19: Interview with MATTHEW YOUNG 35:18

4M ago35:18

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Matthew Young arrived at the Saints in March 1996 having played in Hawthorn's lightning premiership team that same month (against the Saints). His first game for his new club was against his former club less than two weeks later. He reflected on his journey over 97 games at the Saints, including his Grand Final selection heartbreak.…

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7.18: Wasted chances and the 'Nepo Baby' 46:33

4M ago46:33

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Darren Parkin, Aaron McGrath and Shae Williams pull apart a wasteful afternoon at Marvel, and discuss the latest Ross hand grenade. Plus, do we play the kids? Or find the mix.By Sportscaster Media

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7.17: The Man on the moon could see that coming! 53:57

4M ago53:57

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Ouch! A horror show on a sunday as the Saints go down in Perth. Darren Parkin, Aaron McGrath and Michael Egan (who was there) summarise the day and what it means both short and long term!By Sportscaster Media

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7.16: That was frustrating! 52:25

4M ago52:25

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Darren Parkin, Aaron McGrath and Phil Dalidakis reflected on a tough friday night loss to the Blues in front of 65,000. They spoke of injuries, form and the looming trip west!By Sportscaster Media

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"The best captain I ever had..." | Spud's Game ft. Tony Brown 22:36

5M ago22:36

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108-game Saint Tony Brown joined us ahead of 'Spud's Game' to talk about his former skipper and fellow #2 jumper, Danny Frawley. Now Player Development & Welfare Manager at the St Kilda Football Club, "Browny" also gave us some insight into the week at Moorabbin, and how some of the young players are tracking. Please remember to rate and review our…

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7.14: Coaching masterclass: Ross Lyon delivered a perfect week 1:03:06

5M ago1:03:06

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How quickly things change! A devastating change of pace from the Saints who strangled the Dockers in the first half before putting pedal to the metal in the second to dominate from start to finish. Hugo Garcia bounced back from a controversial week to a Rising Star nomination, while Ross Lyon delivered a rare win against the AFL with "exceptional c…

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7.13: Interview with MAX HUDGHTON 29:42

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A stalwart of the St Kilda Football Club, Max Hudghton built a reputation as one of the AFL’s most reliable defenders during his 13-year, 234-game career at the Saints. Please remember to rate and review our show on whatever platform you're most comfortable with (iTunes, Facebook, Spotify etc), and always give us your feedback - good, bad or ugly -…

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7.12: It's never as good or as bad as it seems... 1:08:58

5M ago1:08:58

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Another disappointing result against the reigning premiers, but not for a lack of effort this week as the developing Saints were simply outclassed by a better team. But, as we say, it's never as good, or as bad, as it seems. Still some positives to reflect on! A heap of talking points in this one: Hugo Garcia subbed before half time, Alix Tauru's V…

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7.11: Bitterly disappointing 56:26

5M ago56:26

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In this episode, Darren and Nick analyse a "bitterly disappointing" defeat, discussing the St Kilda Football Club's "putrid" and "pathetic" performance, and the need for improvement. We reflect on the fans' emotional reactions to the performance, the lacking impact of some senior players, and the challenges that lie ahead for a young and inexperien…

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7.10: Interview with HEATH BLACK 25:13

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Heath Black played just 54-games with the St Kilda Football Club, but was involved in a period of immense growth, arriving at the club in 2002 after five seasons at Fremantle. Black played a major role in the development of the squad, with an appearance in the 2004 Preliminary Final loss to Port Adelaide - one that he says still stings - before mov…

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7.9: Pessimistic or Optimistic? 49:35

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Not the Gather Round performance we were after but plenty of positives to take after competing (for the most part) with one of the best sides in it. A reality check of sorts, but not a particularly harsh one. We're 3-2 after five games - including three in Adelaide - and we probably all would have taken that heading into Round 1. Darren takes aim a…

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7.8: The curse has been lifted ft. Reparations 1:10:57

6M ago1:10:57

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The curse has been lifted! We called for it last week and the boys duly delivered a much overdue away win over Port Adelaide. A strong start - and a strong heart late - was needed in what really was a whole team performance. We take a look at our Gather Round game - our third Adelaide match in the first five weeks - and a bunch of big news around t…

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7.7: Interview with BRAD CROUCH 29:05

6M ago29:05

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One of the St Kilda Football Club's best recruits in recent years was BRAD CROUCH. Despite suffering from a degenerative knee injury in the later stages of his career - which ultimaely forced his retirement at the end of 2024 - in Brad's 66-games for the Saints he averaged 26.7 disposals, 11.6 contested possessions, 6.1 tackles and 5.4 clearances. …

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7.6: Biggest win in a decade 39:06

6M ago39:06

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It was the biggest win in a decade for the St Kilda Football Club, as the floodgates opened in the second half against Richmond at Marvel Stadium. It was the Jack Sinclair show, the All Australian half back had a career night with the ball on a string, while Rowan Marshall controlled the midfield, and Mitch Owens destroyed the Tigers defensive unit…

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7.5: How quickly things change! 55:02

6M ago55:02

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Some might call it "the greatest upset people have ever seen," but we'll just call it #SaintsFooty. The St Kilda Football Club dominated Geelong in Round 2, playing clean, fast, proactive footy. While the young lads Saints at the end, the Cats could never quite hit parity in their comeback, with the men from Moorabbin deserved victors by 7 points. …

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7.4: It's not a crisis... necessarily 1:01:48

6M ago1:01:48

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A sobering start to the 2025 AFL Season for the St Kilda Football Club, a comprehensive loss to Adelaide as the bigger bodied Crows outgunned, outmanned and outplayed our Saints. But, we're only one game in, it's not time to panic just yet. Please remember to rate and review our show on whatever platform you're most comfortable with (iTunes, Facebo…

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7.3: Interview with RAPH CLARKE 38:55

7M ago38:55

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Our first guest for season 2025 played 85 games for the St Kilda Football Club, of which ten of were finals, during a halcyon period for the Saints. RAPH CLARKE reflects on his journey from growing up as a St Kilda supporter to playing for his boyhood club, his experiences growing up in the Northern Territory, and the challenges he faced during his…

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7.2: Adversity or Opportunity? 32:22

7M ago32:22

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Footy is back! And just like in previous seasons, the St Kilda Football Club is severely depleted and undermanned on the eve of Round 1. But, where there is adversity, also lies opportunity, so what are the expectations for the Saints' season opener against the Crows in Adelaide? Plus, keep an eye (or an ear!) out very shortly for our chat with 85-…

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2025 St Kilda FC Preseason Expectations, Issues, Improvers & Crazy Predictions 1:02:31

7M ago1:02:31

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We're back! Unpluggered returns for a seventh season of #SaintsFooty with a look at pre-season expectations for the St Kilda Football Club: who needs to improve biggest issues to address round 1 squad and lineup crazy, lids off predictions Please remember to rate and review our show on whatever platform you're most comfortable with (iTunes, Faceboo…

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2024 St Kilda FC Season Review 1:30:13

10M ago1:30:13

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It's finally here. Our full, comprehensive 2024 St Kilda Football Club Season Review! Highlights, lowlights, stats, ins and outs, player ratings plus our Jason Blake Award, the Shannon Noll 'Lift" Award, and of course, we reveal Unpluggered's 2024 Jack Steele MVP winner. 2025 expectations and listener questions are still coming! Please remember to …

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2024 St Kilda FC Draft Review: Vale John Beveridge & Chris Toce ft. Kevin 'Shifter' Sheehan 38:18

10M ago38:18

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When it comes to AFL recruitment there's no bigger name in the game than Kevin 'Shifter' Sheehan. The AFL's Talent Manager joins us to chat through the new faces at the St Kilda Football Club following the 2024 AFL Draft, and pay our respects to two long-serving servants of the Saints recruiting team, former senior recruiter Chris Toce, and St Kild…

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2024 St Kilda FC Draft Preview ft. Mitch Keating 27:25

10M ago27:25

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With the 2024 AFL Draft fast approaching, Nick sat down with ZeroHanger.com editor and draft guru, Mitch Keating, to take a look at the St Kilda Football Club's options and opportunities on draft night. We'll be back with a draft recap and a full season review in the coming weeks! Please remember to rate and review our show on whatever platform you…

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6.52: A glorious way to end the season (but more to come) 58:26

1y ago58:26

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There's not much better than beating the Blues, except beating the Blues right at the death. It was the perfect way to end what was ultimately a disappointing season 2024. PLUS! A special message for one of our special people. We'll be back throughout the offseason with a proper season review, and trade/draft updates etc, and maybe a few more guest…

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6.51: "The boat or the box?" - LIVE on YouTube 40:16

1y ago40:16

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One game to go! As we sit down LIVE on YouTube we discuss a fantastic second half that drove the Saints to a wonderful victory against Geelong - the Top-4 hopefuls from down the highway - and now we have one more week to upset the apple cart in terms of who makes the Finals, as our opponents Carlton sit in 8th spot ahead of the final round. Please …

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Introducing: AFL Team Builders 1:55

1y ago1:55

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Ever wondered how footy teams came to life? AFL Team Builders is a journey into the historic foundations on which every non-Victorian expansion club was built. Featuring inaugural CEOs, presidents, coaches, board members and star players, host Niall Seewang takes you behind the scenes with the people tasked with building all the teams that joined t…

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6.50: "The worst 8 goal win of all time?" 1:04:05

1y ago1:04:05

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"A very ordinary game of football..." "Bruise-free footy..." But, a win's a win, and win we did, over the Tigers at Marvel Stadium. What's left to play for? Philip Dalidakis joins us in place of Darren Parkin as there's still plenty of question marks ahead of the final two weeks of the season. Please remember to rate and review our show on whatever…

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6.49: "F**k this, I'm just gonna go surfing..." ft. Brett Peake [ FULL EPISODE ] 1:18:34

1y ago1:18:34

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A humbling at home by the rampant Lions brought the Saints back to reality. We're joined this week by 2010 Grand Final midfielder, BRETT PEAKE, who tells some great Ross Lyon stories and rates his old Fremantle captain, Matthew Pavlich, to his St Kilda skipper, Nick Riewoldt. Please remember to rate and review our show on whatever platform you're m…

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6.48: "Back-to-Back..." ft. Troy Schwarze [ REPLAY ] 1:42:44

1y ago1:42:44

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Two in a row! Our last month or so has been pretty good, and it feels like the tide might be turning as the playing group start to understand the requirements of Ross Lyon's gameplan. Plus we revisit our chat with 2004 matchwinner TROY SCHWARZE from a few years ago, as we take a look at another home clash with the Brisbane Lions at Marvel Stadium. …

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6.47: "A comfortable watch for once..." ft. Joe Mclaren [ FULL EPISODE ] 1:07:05

1y ago1:07:05

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A rare day at the footy where we could relax. A comfortable victory with some party time moments late. And a veteran sends a reminder... Darren Parkin, Aaron McGrath and Tim Rosen reflect on a big win over the Eagles and catch up with 90s wingman Joe Mclaren!By Sportscaster Media

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6.46: "The Great Leveller..." ft. Damen Shaw [ FULL EPISODE ] 1:04:42

1y ago1:04:42

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Football brings you back to earth quickly. As was the case with the painful grind in the rain on Saturday night, and a bright star is injured. Plus we chat with ex Saint Damen Shaw!By Sportscaster Media

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6.45: "What a difference a week makes..." [ FULL EPISODE ] 56:56

1y ago56:56

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As it says in the ad, "Oh what a feeling!" A very different emotional response this week as the Saints get one over the ladder leaders. What next, though? Please remember to rate and review our show on whatever platform you're most comfortable with (iTunes, Facebook, Spotify etc), and always give us your feedback - good, bad or ugly - and keep send…

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6.44: Port Adelaide, Josh Battle, Rowan Marshall [ FULL EPISODE ] 37:16

1y ago37:16

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A short and sweet episode of Unpluggered this week as we interrupt the NRL's State of Origin on Wednesday night to talk Saints Footy as we come out of the bye week to face Port Adelaide. Please remember to rate and review our show on whatever platform you're most comfortable with (iTunes, Facebook, Spotify etc), and always give us your feedback - g…

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Interview with RACHEL JARRY [ 6.42 | Mid-Season Review ] 28:25

1+ y ago28:25

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Rachel Jarry had a glittering career in basketball with two WNBL titles, a WNBA championship and an Olympic bronze medal for Australia! She's also a fanatical St Kilda Football Club fan, who made her teammates watch Saints games when abroad.By Sportscaster Media