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Around The Grounds with Barney and Chad Townsend

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NRL
Parramatta Eels
Rugby League
Melbourne Storm
Bailey Simonsson
Penrith Panthers
Shaun Johnson
Nathan Cleary
Bulldogs
Sydney Roosters
NRL Finals
Dolphins
New Zealand Rugby League
Shoulder Injuries
Manly Sea Eagles
Panthers
Grant Anderson
ACL Injury
Trent Robinson
Tommy Talau

Join comedian Andrew “Barney” Barnett and NRL Premiership winner Chad Townsend for Around The Grounds, as the boys dive into all the weekend’s sporting action and catch up with a range of special guests across the summer! Catch Around The Grounds LIVE every Saturday morning at 9:00am AEDT on SEN 1170 AM Sydney, SEN 693 AM Brisbane and anytime on the SEN App.

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A huge Around the Grounds as Barney and Chad Townsend dive into the weekend's sport, all the latest news and catch up with documentary filmmakers Tristan and Tim Kenyon.

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On Around The Grounds; Barney and Chad Townsend dive in and preview the Second Ashes Test with news Pat Cummins won't be rushed back and the debate continues about Usman's future.

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Documentary filmmakers Tristan and Tim Kenyon join the boys to chat about their latest work "Changing Track" focusing on the journey of four of Australia's biggest Paralympic athletes.

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Wrapping the first hour of Around The Grounds with Barney and Chad Townsend as the boys dive into the latest talking points of the week and chat some classic teammate blowups.

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Recent Guests

Tristan Kenyon
Filmmaker with a documentary titled 'Changing Track'
Episode: Teammate Blowups and Is R360 Done (29/11/25)
Tim Kenyon
Filmmaker with a documentary titled 'Changing Track'
Episode: Teammate Blowups and Is R360 Done (29/11/25)
Matt Giteau
Former Wallaby and rugby analyst
Kickoffs & Kick-Ons Podcast
Episode: Full Show with Barney and Chad Townsend (22/11/25)
Simon Katich
Former Test cricketer and cricket analyst
SEN
Episode: Full Show with Barney and Chad Townsend (22/11/25)
Nick Davis
Former Sydney Swan and Collingwood Magpie, original host of the Mowers Club
Formerly affiliated with Collingwood and Sydney Swans
Episode: Full Show with Barney and Sean | 01/03/25
Kurt Gidley
Former professional rugby league player, played 251 games for the Newcastle Knights
Newcastle Knights
Episode: Full Show with Barney and Philpy | 22/02/25
Freddy Fittler
Rugby league legend and coach
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Episode: Full Show with Barney and Philpy | 22/02/25
Alex Volkanovski
UFC Champion and Australian sporting icon
UFC
Episode: Full Show with Scope and Sean | 08/02/25
Chad Townsend
Premiership winning halfback in NRL
Sydney Roosters
Episode: Full Show with Scope and Sean | 01/02/25

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 14 ratings
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    Tobyandthefatone
    Australia3 years ago

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Apple Podcasts
#218
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#118
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Apple Podcasts
#222
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Apple Podcasts
#58
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Apple Podcasts
#19
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#30
China/Sports/Rugby

Talking Points

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Changing Track directors Tristan and Tim Kenyon (29/11/25)
Q: What about Tim, for you, what's one thing you learned from these athletes about their craft or their dedication, spending so much time with them?
Just how incredible these people are, with unique perspectives on life due to their circumstances, their determination is truly inspiring.
Changing Track directors Tristan and Tim Kenyon (29/11/25)
Q: Tell us about the time. Obviously, you know, a lot of time goes into these docoes. What it actually took to sort of get this from an idea to actually, you know, getting that footage and then getting it actually out and edited?
It starts with deciding what the film is about, which in this case focused on why the athletes ride, framing the documentary around that central question.
Second Test Preview - No Cummins and Usman's Comments (29/11/25)
Q: How does age impact an athlete's preparation and performance?
As athletes age, their preparation must change to accommodate for recovery and injury prevention, as opposed to what might have worked in their younger years.
Second Test Preview - No Cummins and Usman's Comments (29/11/25)
Q: What do you think of Usman Khawaja's preparation for the test match?
Khawaja's choice to play golf before the test at 39 may not have been the best idea, given the physical demands on his body.
Chad's Pre Season Diary (29/11/25)
Q: What are the physical demands in pre-season training?
The contact requirements are higher than ever, with dozens of contact sessions integrated into training.

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4. Simon Katich
5. Nick Davis
6. Kurt Gidley
7. Freddy Fittler
8. Alex Volkanovski

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