Paul and Glenn are back for another fun and entertaining episode. This episode we are going to discuss some memorable performances by sportspeople from over the years who have come on substitutions. Some of who we will discuss include
- a struggling Rugby League forward who came onto the field in the final stages of the 1989 NSWRL Grand Final, scoring a memorable try and winning the premiership for the Canberra Raiders (first non-Sydney club to do so).
- a well-known current Aussie cricketer who replaced Steve Smith as a concussion super-sub in a test match.
- Ryan Giggs and Paul Crouch
- Tim Cahill, Andrew Redmayne and Josh Kennedy
- Craig Wing, Mark Coyne, Tonie Carroll
- Ole Gunnar Solskjaer
- Gary Pratt
- Kevin Mealamu
- Brody Couch
- Robert Lewandowski
- Vince Carter
- David Trezquet
- Cliff Lyons
Paul talks about his recent visit to the Bradman Museum and International Cricket Hall of Fame. We give our recent Claps and Slaps and have our Quiz. We also have our segments Who Am I? and Where Are They Now?
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