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Link between concussion in sport & CTE explained by Professor Michael Buckland, Sportzfan Radio #482

Special guest, Professor Michael Buckland, Head of Neuropathology at Royal Prince Alfred Hospital and the founder and Director of the Australian Sports Brain Bank talks about the effects of concussion on the brain and the link to CTE (chronic traumatic encephalopathy). Amongst other things he said it’s not just the number of concussions sustained that is relevant but the number of years of contact sport played that is also pertinent to developing CTE. Therefore, it’s important to try and delay the age at which a child has first exposure to full contact sport. For further details about CTE go to brainbank.org.au

Paul Dalligan and the panel reviewed round 9 of the NRL season and discussed the announcement of the NRLW season opener between Gold Coast Titans and North Queensland Cowboys on 22 July 2023.

The panel also returned to the vexed discussion of the new stadium at Macquarie Point in Hobart being funded jointly by the Federal Government (about 38% of total cost, the Tasmanian State Government (59%) and to a much lesser extent by the AFL (2.3%).

NRL & NRLW Grand Final 2022 wrap, AFLW, Essendon FC & Andrew Thorburn & more – Sportzfan Radio #470

The Professor, the Judge, Coutta, Sarah Radlow, Paul Dalligan and the Gelding talk about the NRL and NRLW Grand Finals, Cameron Munster’s new contract with the Melbourne Storm and Anthony Seibold reportedly in line to coach Manly Sea Eagles in 2023. Sarah reviews the AFLW season 7 so far and looks at the matches still to be played in this round. The Judge discusses Andrew Thorburn’s appointment as CEO of Essendon FC and what followed and the National Sports Tribunal reaching out to the AFL to assist with the Hawthorn FC enquiry. The Gelding has some tips for today’s Ballarat race meeting.

AFL Grand Final & NRL Preliminary Final reviews, NRLW finals preview & more – Sportzfan Radio #468

The Professor and the panel of Coutta, Paul Dalligan and the Gelding review yesterday’s AFL Grand Final. The panel also review the two NRL preliminary finals and preview today’s NRLW semi-finals. The Gelding gives his four best bets for Underwood Stakes day at Sandown races and the Professor tips a $6.50 winner on air in the first at Sandown.

James Hird to coach Essendon? NRL semi-final review, is the Davis Cup relevant? & more – show #467

The Professor and the panel of the Judge, Coutta, the Gelding and Paul Dalligan discuss James Hird’s interview for the head coaching role at Essendon FC, Paul Dalligan reviews the NRL semi-finals and NRLW round 5, the panel talk about whether the Davis Cup has any relevance after the change in format and the Gelding gives his best bets for Flemington races.

Leesa Catto talks all things AFLW & Paul Dalligan reviews NRL round 12 – Sportzfan Radio #457

The panel of the Professor, the Judge, Paul Dalligan and Sarah Radlow talk with Leesa Catto about the new AFLW collective bargaining agreement. Paul Dalligan reviews round 12 of the NRL, the panel discuss the possible million dollar challenge tennis (or boxing) match between Nick Kyrgios and Bernard Tomic and they briefly look at the round of 16 for the men’s and women’s draw in the French Open.

We discuss AFLW Grand Final, NRLW Grand Final, NRL round 5, Aus Grand Prix – Sportzfan Radio #451

The Professor and the panel of the Judge, the Gelding, Sarah Radlow and Paul Dalligan discuss yesterday’s AFLW Grand Final between Adelaide and Melbourne. Paul Dalligan previews the NRLW Grand Final and reviews round 5 of the NRL season and the panel briefly looks at today’s Australian Grad Prix and decided Daniel Ricciardo has no chance of winning.

4 best bets from the Gelding & the Professor for Mornington races on 26 March 2022

The Gelding was in fine form last week but the Professor needs to lift his game on Mornington Cup day where the track is currently rated a Good 4 with the rail in the true position for the entire circuit.

Don’t forget to back the tips each way!

Mornington

Professor’s tips

Race 7 Horse 5 – Superium (for the ladies at the Tennis club)

Race 9 Horse 10 – Savannah Cloud (also for the ladies at the Tennis club)

Gelding’s tips

Race 5 Horse 3 – Rousseau

Race 6 Horse 2 – Pondus

Professor’s Parlay

Race 9 Horse 10 – Savannah Cloud into Gold Coast Titans to beat Newcastle Knights (NRLW) into St George Illawarra Dragons to beat Sydney Roosters (NRLW).

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Good luck and good punting!!

The Professor

Our 4 red hot tips for Flemington races on 19 March 2022 and the Professor’s Parlay

Another ordinary outing for the Professor and the Gelding last Saturday with only two placings but confidence is not lost so they are set to improve their form today at Flemington where the track is rated a Good 4 and the rail is out 8 metres for the entire circuit.

Don’t forget to back the tips each way!

Flemington

Professor’s tips

Race 2 Horse 7 – Miss Albania (for the ladies at the Tennis club)

Race 7 Horse 10 – Gentleman Roy (also for the ladies at the Tennis club)

Gelding’s tips

Race 3 Horse 1 – Yonce

Race 6 Horse 2 – Zaaki

Professor’s Parlay

Race 6 Horse 2 – Zaaki – into Brisbane Broncos to beat Gold Coast Titans (NRLW) into St George Illawarra Dragons to beat Newcastle Knights (NRLW).

The latest episode of That’s Racing!!

The Professor and the panel of the Gelding, the Judge, Coutta and Paul Dalligan will be talking sport tomorrow on the Sportzfan Radio YouTube channel from 12.00pm AEDT.

Good luck and good punting!

The Professor

Sandy Jamieson talks 1ClubGolf and the challenges facing golf post Covid on show #448

The Professor and the panel of the Judge, Paul Dalligan and the Gelding talk with special guest, Sandy Jamieson about his 1ClubGolf initiative and the challenges facing the sport of golf post Covid.

Paul Dalligan reviews round 1 of the NRL and round 3 of the NRLW.

The panel discusses the suggestion of moving the start of the new AFLW season to late August 2022 and the Professor asks if independent grounds keepers should prepare test cricket pitches given the ‘road’ that was used for the first test between Pakistan and Australia.

Cameron Schwab joins the panel to discuss footy on show #447

The Professor and the panel of the Judge, Coutta and Paul Dalligan had a wide ranging conversation with special guest, Cameron Schwab about the success of the in Melbourne Football Club in 2021, their fostering of a women’s football team before the advent of the AFLW and the role disappointment plays in success. His words of wisdom are well worth a listen.

Paul Dalligan reviews the NRLW season, previews the NRL season and, like Nostradamus, predicts the 2022 NRL ladder at season end.