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3AW Sports Today

3AW
AFL
Australian Football League
Carlton Football Club
Essendon Football Club
Hawthorn Football Club
Collingwood Football Club
Melbourne
NRL
Tasmania
Sydney Swans
Richmond Football Club
Gather Round
National Rugby League
Zak Butters
Michael Voss
State Of Origin
Scott Pendlebury
Brisbane Lions
Melbourne, Australia
North Melbourne Football Club

Sports Today is a must for fans of any game.

Each weekday, leading sports broadcaster Jimmy Bartel will be joined by some of the biggest names to have taken to the sporting field, and we’ll be checking in with all your favourite teams.

It’s the show sports fans can’t miss, with the opinions you want to hear and all the breaking news as it comes to hand.

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3AW Football's Libby Birch joined Bruce Eva to talk about all of the big injury news in the AFL.

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Former Socceroo Mark Bosnich joined Bruce Eva after a drama-packed day at the FIFA World Cup.

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Recent Guests

Neale Mitchell
Radio presenter on the show
3AW
Episode: The story that impressed Neil Mitchell when reflecting on Neale Daniher's life
Phil Cleary
Activist and advocate in the violence against women space
Independent/Activist
Episode: 3AW Sports Today with Jimmy Bartel, Matthew Richardson & Laura Spurway - 21 May, 2026 - Full Show
Nick Maxwell
Collingwood 2010 Premiership captain
Collingwood Football Club
Episode: 3AW Sports Today with Jimmy Bartel - 20 May, 2026 - Full Show
Chris Miller
Transport Victoria official
Transport Victoria
Episode: 3AW Sports Today with Jimmy Bartel - 20 May, 2026 - Full Show
Benyam Kadein
Senior editor of NBA Australia
NBA Australia
Episode: 3AW Sports Today with Jimmy Bartel - 20 May, 2026 - Full Show
Cameron Nan
A Hawthorn player making debut
Hawthorn Football Club
Episode: 3AW Sports Today with Jimmy Bartel - 20 May, 2026 - Full Show
Julian Marcus
Guest commentator, in-studio guest
Melbourne City FC (commentary appearance)
Episode: 3AW Sports Today with Jimmy Bartel - 19 May, 2026 - Full Show
John Barker
Former AFL player for Fitzroy and Carlton; interim Carlton head coach in 2015
Carlton Football Club / Fitzroy Lions
Episode: John Barker reflects on Carlton interim head coach role (and what Josh Fraser must be feeling)
Michael Voss
Former Carlton senior coach, central figure in resignation
Carlton Football Club
Episode: 3AW Sports Today with Jimmy Bartel - 12 May, 2026 - Full Show

Hosts

Mike Pearsall
Host of Sports Today update
Jimmy Bartel
Host of The Sports Today update show; host of the show, introduces guests and guides discussion
Laura Spurway
Co-host facilitating questions and discussions; host

Reviews

3.8 out of 5 stars from 106 ratings
  • Fascinating

    Fascinating Sam, fascinating show you have, everything is fascinating. Absolute fascinating flog

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    MUSETTI400
    Australia2 years ago
  • Ads too loud.

    Listen for the first time in a while. Refuse to listen to again until they sort out the volume of the ads.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    The nickname is taken…..
    Australia2 years ago
  • Loud adds

    Have had to stop listening. The Macquarie bank add that comes on is too loud and often played back to back.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Beany1111
    Australia2 years ago
  • Filling in Time

    I understand Sammy is waiting for the football season to start!

    But seriously wasting an entire show to pot the blues!

    If you cannot be bothered putting some time into some content I am out.

    Sticks

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    Jackattack$&):
    Australia2 years ago
  • Too woke

    Why do you spoil your program with your woke leanings. Just stick to football please or bring Gerard back.

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    agvdsfg
    Australia3 years ago

Listeners Say

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A portion of comments critique perceived ideological slant in some social discussions.
Appreciation for strong, informed host panels and access to club leaders and analysts.
Some listeners perceive volume inconsistencies between segments and ads.
Feedback frequently calls for clearer episode notes describing topics discussed.
Listeners note long-standing ad breaks can be disruptive but appreciate consistent sports coverage.

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Apple Podcasts
#142
Saudi Arabia/Sports

Talking Points

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FULL SEGMENT: The biggest winners and losers from round 12 according to Sam Docherty
Q: How do you see the Eagles' young core progressing, and which players are stepping up?
There's praise for West Coast's young players like Dersma and Harley Reid, with notes on the improving balance and the potential for a rockier middle of the year but signs of building foundations.
FULL SEGMENT: The biggest winners and losers from round 12 according to Sam Docherty
Q: What happened there?
The discussion clarifies that Essendon's performance has contrasted with Carlton's, with Carlton showing a more sustainable contest-based approach while Essendon needed more wholesale changes to their game plan.
The planned works on public transport for footy fans to be aware of this weekend
Q: Has there been a noticeable increase in train use with the free service, and what does that mean for this weekend?
There has been some extra patronage, though not necessarily a dramatic rise for footy fans; overall, trains are still busy, and the implication is to plan ahead to manage the crowds and disruptions.
The planned works on public transport for footy fans to be aware of this weekend
Q: What should footy-goers know about the city loop and metro tunnel works this weekend?
The city loop will see most trains stop running from 8.30pm Friday, except for the Frankston line, and the metro tunnel will shut around 12:30-1am Saturday after the Dreamtime match; travelers should plan using the journey planner and may need to change stations or routes, but travel will still be available.
BONUS: Day 1 at the French Open
Q: Hi, Alexander. I understand you do it instinctively, but can you break down your sliding technique for me?
Alexander Zverev describes his approach as largely instinctive—he runs toward the ball, watches it, and then slides to reach it, emphasizing adaptability over a fixed technique in the fast, hot conditions.

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Sports-focused weekday discussion featuring a rotating lineup of hosts and high-profile guests, covering breaking news, game analysis, and strategic perspectives across AFL, rugby league, tennis, and global sport moments. Episodes frequently blend live reporting, coach and executive commentary, and social issue conversations (notably around violence against women and stadium/club decisions), with a fast-paced, opinion-led style that emphasizes insider insight and fan engagement. A standout aspect is the mix of top-tier sports analysis with community and policy angles, offering listeners both in-depth team context and broader industry implications.

The show tends to attract loyal, deeply engaged sports fans who want timely updates, strong p... more

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Recent guests on 3AW Sports Today include:

1. Neale Mitchell
2. Phil Cleary
3. Nick Maxwell
4. Chris Miller
5. Benyam Kadein
6. Cameron Nan
7. Julian Marcus
8. John Barker

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