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The West Sport Show

The West Australian
West Coast Eagles
Fremantle Dockers
AFL
Fremantle Football Club
Harley Reid
Big Bash League
Oscar Allen
Australia
AFLW
Fremantle
Perth Scorchers
Collingwood
Perth Glory
Australian Football League
Luke Jackson
T20 Cricket
Virat Kohli
Gold Coast Suns
Sean Darcy
Test Cricket

Featuring exclusive stories and expert analysis direct from The West Australian’s renowned sports journalists, we’ll get you up to speed with the biggest stories in WA sport.

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Latest Episodes

Glen Quartermain and Josh Kempton discuss the latest team selection news ahead of Fremantle's Thursday night clash with Geelong at Optus Stadium.

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Chris Robinson and Josh Kempton discuss what Fremantle have learned from their last clash with Geelong in round one as they prepare to meet again this Thursday night. Plus, who comes out for their returning stars?

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Chris Robinson and Josh Kempton discuss Jake Waterman's incredible stats for this season despite his goal-kicking woes. Plus, why Jobe Shanahan has been the brightest star at West Coast this season.

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Recent Guests

Danielle Laidley
Football columnist and expert commentator on Fremantle Football Club
The West Australian
Episode: Mid-year Dockers ratings: Mason Cox v Sean Darcy
Chris Robinson
Special guest, sports journalist providing expert analysis
The West Australian
Episode: The rare position that makes Freo a top two lock
David Emerson
Virgin Australia CEO
Virgin Australia
Episode: Virgin Australia explains why AFL GF flights are so expensive
Craig McCray
Team analyst/commentator
The West Australian
Episode: Eagles preview: Bo Allan returns but no room for CDT
Jade Rawlings
Freemantle Dockers defensive coach
Fremantle Dockers
Episode: Can Freo win a club record 10 in a row?
Mitch Woodcock
Co-hosting guest and football analyst
The West Australian
Episode: Eagles preview: Gross and Bazzo in the mix for Giants clash
Danny Mills
Executive/GM of the Perth Wildcats
Perth Wildcats
Episode: Inside Bryce Cotton's Wildcats exit
David Short
Sports journalist discussing West Coast odds and market commentary
The West Australian
Episode: Eagles preview: Hewett axed & why Harley is untouchable
Craig O'Donoghue
Guest analyst on The West Sport Show
The West Australian
Episode: Dockers fans are getting ripped off

Hosts

Chris Robinson
Host of The West Sport Show; long-running WA sports journalist with The West Australian.
Craig O'Donoghue
Co-host/Guest analyst; regular AFL analyst and presenter.
Jackson Barrett
Host and in-studio analyst; on-air talent for WA football coverage.
Glen Quartermain
Host of the WA sports desk; frequent in-studio contributor.

Reviews

4.2 out of 5 stars from 22 ratings
  • Not as good as it used to be.

    Please stop dedicating 10 minutes to Harley Reid every episode.

    Plenty of other young talent in the AFL that fans want to hear about.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Freddy_abc
    Australiaa year ago
  • Get rid of this podcast

    When will you guys learn that west coast fans don’t want to listen to Woodcock…. This is also boring compared to the old podcast.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Waynemcc5
    Australiaa year ago
  • Bring back quarters and Barra podcast

    Bring back quarters and Barra podcast

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    ffghjggvh
    Australiaa year ago

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Listeners want more balanced coverage beyond West Coast and Barra.
Positive notes about on-ground reporting and betting context, with room for broader WA sports topics.
Some episodes feel repetitive; audience desires variety in guests.

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What we learned from the Socceroos' draw with Switzerland
Q: Do you feel that these water breaks are going to give Tony Popovich a chance to make sure his team is more settled?
Ben agrees that water breaks are a strategic tool used by Tony Popovich to calm and reset the side, with the team showing improved organization after breaks and a tactical edge in the second half.
What we learned from the Socceroos' draw with Switzerland
Q: Tell us what you're seeing on the ground over there.
Craig asks for on-ground impressions; Ben discusses stadium atmosphere, fan presence with mixed attendance, and notes Switzerland basing themselves in San Diego, plus tactical readouts from the coaches' adjustments and player performances.
What we learned from the Socceroos' draw with Switzerland
Q: Ben, what were your thoughts?
Ben notes a mildly optimistic feeling after the draw, highlights defensive solidity, and points to how the team managed transitions and tactical adjustments after the water breaks, while also praising Soutar and Beech for key performance moments.
Virgin Australia explains why AFL GF flights are so expensive
Q: Is there a plan to increase seat availability as the Grand Final approaches?
Yes, there is a policy to hold back a couple of aircraft around the Grand Finals weekend and deploy them where demand is highest, with the possibility of adding more seats when tickets are confirmed.
Virgin Australia explains why AFL GF flights are so expensive
Q: What happens to prices if Freo makes the Grand Final and seats are scarce?
The airline would potentially shift more seats into the market closer to the event to increase affordability if demand spikes, with the caveat that exact allocations depend on final team outcomes and ticket sales.

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A WA-focused sports podcasts with a strong AFL emphasis, featuring in-depth team analysis, rebuilds, and game-by-game previews. Episodes frequently bring in on-the-ground reporting, betting context, and tactical breakdowns that spotlight young talent, list development, and derby-style narratives. A standout is the regular blend of live reporting from WA venues, odds context, and sponsor integrations, which helps listeners gauge both performance and betting angles across WA clubs. The show often centers on West Coast and Fremantle, but maintains broader AFL coverage with expert commentary from prominent local sports journalists.

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The West Sport Show launched 2 years ago and published 100 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.

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Recent guests on The West Sport Show include:

1. Danielle Laidley
2. Chris Robinson
3. David Emerson
4. Craig McCray
5. Jade Rawlings
6. Mitch Woodcock
7. Danny Mills
8. David Short

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