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Sport Nation Afternoons

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Join Manawatu's finest, Mark Stafford for Sport Nation Afternoons every Tuesday to Friday from midday. Daniel McHardy picks up the mic for the start of the week, on Mondays with McHardy, and Mark Watson hosts Sunday Afternoons.

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Latest Episodes

Hour 3 on Thursday the 2nd of April with Mark Stafford, featuring Blake Ayshford, Sam "Lashes" Casey, and Jed Mildon

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Staffy is joined by Jed Mildon, to discuss his coaching at the Easter Show.

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Staffy is joined by former Warrior and West Tigers back Blake Ayshford in his regular spot to preview round five of the NRL.

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Hour 2 on Thursday the 2nd of April with Mark Stafford, featuring Grant Nisbett, Thad Taylor, Robyn Willis.

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Recent Guests

Jed Mildon
Kiwi freestyle BMX legend, first to land the triple backflip in 2011
Freestyle BMX, Nitro Circus
Episode: Afternoons with Staffy Hour 3 - NRL Preview w/Blake Ayshford, Show Cross w/Lashes and Jed Mildon!
Grant Nisbett
Renowned rugby commentator, long-time broadcaster
Sports media / rugby commentary
Episode: Afternoons with Staffy Hour 2 - Super Rugby Pacific preview with Grant Nisbett, TAB Odds Update with Thad Taylor
Hannah Porter
Head of Women's High Performance at New Zealand Rugby
New Zealand Rugby
Episode: Hannah Porter: Women's Rugby in New Zealand
Mark Tookey
Former Warriors player and current community manager in Logan, Australia
New Zealand Warriors
Episode: Mark Tookey: Warriors pathways in Logan
The Warriorholic
Dedicated Warriors fan providing match analysis and fan perspective
Independent/Listener Contributor
Episode: Afternoons with Staffy Hour 2 - The Warriorholic, TAB Odds Update with Thad Taylor & The Weekend Hangover
Ben Strang
Journalist featured on the Monday Mop-Up panel
Sport Nation Afternoons
Episode: Mondays with McHardy Hour 3 - The Monday Mop-Up Panel w/ Ben Strang & Graeme Beasley, 'One Kick at a Time', Listener Feedback & a Show Cross w/ Guy Heveldt
Michelle Escobar
Australian-based football journalist
Episode: Mondays with McHardy Hour 2 - Garth Gallaway on NZ20, Michelle Escobar on Matilda's connection to an Aussie audience, 'The Presser' & more
Morgan Freeman
Guest contributor delivering closing thoughts
Episode: Afternoons with Staffy & Gello Hour 3 - 'The Jeremy Paul Show' & Gello's Morgan Freeman Impression
Lome Fa'atau
Former Hurricanes and Samoa rugby international
Hurricanes, Samoa national team
Episode: Afternoons with Staffy & Gello Hour 2 - Lome Fa'atau, Tips from Puke, Staf's 'Balls Story' & more

Hosts

Daniel McHardy
Host of Sport Nation Afternoons; also involved in Monday segments
Mark Stafford
Host of Sport Nation Afternoons; engaged with long-running rugby/cricket discussions
Tony Johnson
Host with multiple show segments; cross-code sports host

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 35 ratings
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Listener feedback highlights engaging hosts and expert guests delivering broad sports analysis.
Guests often bring credibility with former players and seasoned commentators.
The banter and guest insights are a strong draw, though some episodes feel heavily weighted toward rugby.
Plenty of crossover between cricket and rugby topics with insightful tactical takes.

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#185
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Talking Points

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Hannah Porter: Women's Rugby in New Zealand
Q: Is there growth in the future of 15s women's rugby in New Zealand?
Yes, there is growing intention to expand and align the calendar to allow more weeks for 15s, grow the age-grade programs, and strengthen the path from development to professional levels while learning from the successful Sevens model.
Hannah Porter: Women's Rugby in New Zealand
Q: How long does that season go? And Part B, are they back in time for Opiki?
The season runs for 24 weeks, and some players come off contract to finish the season, meaning a few may miss Opiki, but others are brought back in time for ongoing competitions.
Jimmy Smith: Warriors start 2026 season with a bang, Alex Johnston's try scoring record
Q: what does this record mean for Alex Johnston?
Jimmy explains that Johnston's record is an incredible individual achievement that will be a lasting metric of success, while noting Johnston is not necessarily considered a global superstar and will be evaluated alongside other elite wingers.
Alexa Prinno: Suncorp Super Netball Kiwis update
Q: How have the New Zealanders been received, pre-season and as the competition starts?
Overall there is excitement and fanfare around the New Zealand imports; audiences are curious to see how different teams will shape up with new players while acknowledging the challenges and teething issues.
Steve Dowd: Takapuna Golf Course's head greenskeeper on proposed 12-hole course
Q: Wait, the headline says proposal announced for a new 12-hole urban golf course at Takapuna. Is that good news to you and your staff, or how has that been received by you?
Yes, no, that's great news. That's one of our ideas. Yeah, we're trying to work through with the council at the moment. Yeah, definitely good news.

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Listeners can expect fast-paced, multi-code sports discussion spanning cricket, rugby, football, and motorsports, often anchored by expert guests and ongoing banter between seasoned hosts. Episodes mix game analysis, tactical breakdowns, and travel/behind-the-scenes stories, with frequent cross-code commentary and occasional betting updates or live segments. The show stands out for its broad, cross-sport newsroom vibe and ability to bring in former players, commentators, and analysts to dissect recent results and upcoming fixtures across New Zealand and beyond.

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1. Jed Mildon
2. Grant Nisbett
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4. Mark Tookey
5. The Warriorholic
6. Ben Strang
7. Michelle Escobar
8. Morgan Freeman

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