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The Main BreakThe Main Break: Dan CaseyCobden coach Dan Casey joins The Main Break podcast to chat about his first season back in the Hampden league coaching fraternity.2022-04-2719 minThe Main BreakThe Main Break - Ben ThorntonDennington coach Ben Thornton joins the Main Break podcast.2022-04-0618 minThe Main BreakThe Main Break: HFNL, WDFNL season previewsThe Standard's weekly footy and netball podcast is back for 2022. Nick Ansell, Justine McCullagh-Beasy, Meg Saultry and Nick Creely bring you the latest updates from around the traps at footy and netball clubs.2022-03-3021 min
The Booletin and BeyondThe Booletin and Beyond: December 10This week on The Booletin and Beyond; The Standard reporters Kyra Gillespie, Ben Silvester and Justine McCullagh-Beasy bring you all the news and sport highlights from across the south-west.2021-12-1018 minThe Booletin and BeyondThe Booletin and Beyond: November 19This week on The Booletin and Beyond; The Standard reporters Kyra Gillespie, Jessica Greenan and Justine McCullagh-Beasy bring you all the news and sport highlights from across the south-west.2021-11-1814 minThe Main BreakThe Main Break: Grace BrownWorld-renowned cyclist Grace Brown, originally from Camperdown, joins The Standard's weekly sports podcast The Main Break.2021-09-2928 minThe Main BreakInterview with 1960 Melbourne premiership player Len MannThe Standard's Brian Allen sat down with 1960 Melbourne premiership ruckman Len Mann to reflect on that win ahead of the 2021 AFL grand final between the Demons and Western Bulldogs. Mann lives in Warrnambool.2021-09-2229 minThe Main BreakThe Main Break: Josh CorbettGold Coast Suns forward Josh Corbett joins The Standard's weekly sports podcast, The Main Break. Brought to you by Pinky's Pizza Warrnambool.2021-09-0916 min
The Main BreakThe Main Break: Jamo BallantynePortland and Greater Western Victoria Rebels' Jamo Ballantyne joins The Main Break podcast to chat all things footy.2021-08-2408 min
The Main BreakThe Main Break podcast: Panmure's Sam MahonyPanmure's Sam Mahony talked life as a Bulldog in the lead up to his 200th senior game for the Warrnambool and District league club.He played in the club's brilliant back-to-back premierships in 2012/13. Mahony joined The Standard sports journalists Brian Allen and Nick Ansell for the Main Break.2021-08-1717 minThe Main BreakPenny Smith on The Main BreakWelcome back to the latest episode of The Main Break, with Olympian trap shooter Penny Smith2021-08-1117 minThe Main BreakThe Main Break: Dion JohnstoneThe Main Break podcast is brought to you by Pinky's Pizza Warrnambool.2021-06-3019 minThe Main BreakThe Main Break: Shane SavageThe Main Break, brought to you by Pinky's Pizza Warrnambool, is delighted to welcome Port Fairy and former St Kilda talent Shane Savage to its ranks. Tune in as Nick Ansell, Justine McCullagh-Beasy and Savage discuss the transition from AFL to Hampden league and how the Seagulls are vying to improve. A must listen.2021-06-2316 min
The Main BreakThe Main Break: Old Collegians' Rachel AldersonOld Collegians' Rachel Alderson got a great surprise on the weekend. Just before she took the court, she was told she had reached her 150th senior game and 250th club game.Her career includes 143 A grade games and she also played exactly 100 junior games.Alderson talks The Standard's sport journalists Brian Allen and Sean Hardeman through her milestone match, reflects on her favourite memories and discusses where the Warriors are at this Warrnambool and District league season. 2021-06-1618 min
The Main BreakThe Main Break: Mellissa McKenzieSecond-placed Timboon Demons are flying along this Warrnambool and District league A grade season and centre Mellissa McKenzie is loving being part of it.She joined The Standard sports journalists Brian Allen and Justine McCullagh-Beasy to talk about the team and what's working well.She also discusses her thoughts on why there are numerous achilles injuries happening in netball games this year. 2021-05-2514 min
The Main BreakThe Main Break: Daniel JacksonPortland has roared out of the gates in Hampden league season 2021.The Tigers have four wins from their first five games. Captain Daniel Jackson joined The Standard sports journalists Brian Allen and Justine McCullagh-Beasy for the Main Break podcast this week.He talks about the senior side's positive start to the season and shares his thoughts on the new rules this year.2021-05-1817 min
The Booletin and BeyondThe Booletin and Beyond: May 16This week on The Booletin and Beyond; Kimberley Price and Justine McCullagh-Beasy bring you all the news from across the south-west.2021-05-1606 min
The Main BreakThe Main Break: Ben PriceAllansford coach Ben Price joined The Standard sports journalists Brian Allen and Justine McCullagh-Beasy for this week's edition of The Main Break podcast.Price talks about his experiences coaching the Warrnambool and District league club during the past four years and where the Cats can improve this season.He also offers his opinion on how the south-west could deal with the footy numbers issues as some clubs are struggling to get enough players in some grades.2021-05-1120 min
The Main BreakThe Main Break: Nirranda's Georgia HaberfieldNirranda A grade netball captain Georgia Haberfield joined The Standard sports journalist Brian Allen for the Main Break podcast this week. She's a true Blue having played with the club since 2008 and was part of the 2018 Warrnambool and District league premiership side. Haberfield talks about the Blues' clash with Timboon Demons this week and how she fared without netball in 2020 due to the coronavirus pandemic.2021-05-0613 minThe Main BreakThe Main Break: Renee TaylorThe Main Break is The Standard's weekly footy and netball podcast.2021-04-2816 min
The Main BreakThe Main Break: Charlie BradshawSouth Warrnambool footballer Charlie Bradshaw has decided to retire after having numerous concussions during his career. Bradshaw talks candidly to The Standard sports journalists Sean Hardeman and Brian Allen about why he has decided to stop playing and about the support he has received since making his decision.He also talks about his father, Kevin, who sadly passed away last month.2021-04-2126 min
The Main BreakThe Main Break: Cobden's Ricky SullivanCobden fans can expect to see a different side of Ricky Sullivan in his second stint at Bomberland. Sullivan, a multiple interleague player and Victoria Country representative, has returned to the Hampden league after an eight-year exile to Townsville. His stint up north was fruitful.Sullivan claimed two premierships at Thuringowa Bulldogs and spent seven years at the Gold Coast Suns' academy - four as Townsville region coach and three as assistant coach of the AFL club's under 18 program.He joined The Standard's Nick Ansell and Brian Allen for this week's edition of T...2021-04-1421 min
The Main BreakThe Main Break podcast: Exploring history of women's footy in the south-westSome may think women's football is a new phenomenon with the recent rise of AFLW and the women's competition in the south-west.But meet Nullawarre's Judith Poumako and Merle Dalton and you'll learn that's certainly not the case.They were part of women's football teams in the 1950s and are keen to share their history.They would love for others to come forward and add to the archives.2021-04-0817 minThe Main BreakThe Main Break: HFNL, WDFNL season previews 2021Footy and netball are back! It's been a long drought due to the coronavirus pandemic meaning almost no footy and netball across the Hampden and Warrnambool and District leagues in 2020. The Standard's sports journalists Nick Ansell, Brian Allen and Sean Hardeman discuss their HFNL and WDFNL 2021 predictions. The season kicks off with Good Friday matches. Koroit v South Warrnambool in the HFNL and Old Collegians and Merrivale in the WDFNL. 2021-04-0134 minThe Booletin and BeyondThe Booletin and Beyond - March 12This week on The Booletin and Beyond; Kyra Gillespie, Rachael Houlihan and Justine McCullagh-Beasy bring you all the news from across the south-west.2021-03-1210 min
The Main BreakThe Main Break: Jeremy DixonAthletics South West Turbines president and coach Jeremy Dixon joined journalists Brian Allen and Sean Hardeman for the Main Break this week. The former New Zealand sprinter is now a prominent sports figure in south-west Victoria. He was named 2019 coach/official of the year at the Amazon Sports Star Awards for his work in the region. The Athletics Victoria Shield League season, under coronavirus pandemic limitations, is just weeks away.2020-11-1134 min
The Main BreakThe Main Break: Ian BarnesWarrnambool Tri Club's 2020/21 season starts today (October 23).So it was perfect timing to have president Ian Barnes join sports journalists Brian Allen, Justine McCullagh-Beasy and Nick Ansell on The Main Break podcast.The Albert Park Virtual Duathlon is from October 23 to November 1 with individuals and teams invited to get involved in the free event.Barnes talks about the club's run-ride-run event as well as how he and wife Nicole became more involved in the club in recent years.2020-10-2322 min
The Main BreakThe Main Break: Nic KaiserSouth West Academy of Sport chief executive officer Nic Kaiser knows what it's like to be given a chance. He was identified as a talented volleyballer during his teens and would go on to enjoy a seven-year international career, including representing Australia at the 2000 Paralympics. Hear Nic talk openly about his disability, stories of his time in the Australian team and his passion for helping the next generation of sports stars.2020-10-1425 minThe Booletin and BeyondThe Booletin and Beyond: October 9This week on The Booletin and Beyond; Kimberley Price, Kyra Gillespie and Justine McCullagh-Beasy bring you all the news from across the south-west.To hear our sport podcast 'The Main Break' head to https://www.standard.net.au/story/6940740/the-main-break-womens-sport-pioneer-alicia-drew/Check out our national podcast Voice of Real Australia for people, places and perspective from beyond the big cities: https://podfollow.com/voice-of-real-australiaIf you have any feedback for our podcast, contact us via kim.price@austcommunitymedia.com.au2020-10-0910 minThe Booletin and BeyondThe Booletin and Beyond: September 25This week on The Booletin and Beyond; Kimberley Price, Jackson Graham and Justine Mccullagh-Beasy bring you all the news from across the south-west.2020-09-2517 min
The Main BreakThe Main Break: Alicia DrewA keen sportswoman, Alicia Drew has tried her hand at the likes of footy, cricket, lawn bowls and this year golf. But her work off the field is just as important to her. She talks to The Standard sports journalists Brian Allen, Justine McCullagh-Beasy and Sean Hardeman about her new role as director of women's cricket for the Warrnambool District Cricket Association.2020-09-2423 min
The Main BreakThe Main Break: Phil MolesworthCathy Freeman's 400-metre gold medal at the 2000 Sydney Olympics is one of Australia's greatest sporting highlights.The south-west is lucky to have athletics coach Phil Molesworth as part of the Athletics South West Turbines.Once upon a time he was women's team manager at Ringwood Athletic Club and Freeman was team captain.He joined journalists Brian Allen and Sean Hardeman on The Main Break podcast to reflect on Cathy's success and talk about his role in the south-west.2020-09-1521 min
The Main BreakThe Main Break: Corey McCullaghCOREY McCullagh is dedicated to his chosen sport. The Warrnambool sprintcar driver is known for his attention to detail. The hard-working driver joined The Main Break podcast this week with sports journalists Brian Allen and Justine McCullagh-Beasy to talk all things motorsport.2020-09-0918 min
The Main BreakThe Main Break: Kolora-Noorat's Nick MarshallKolora-Noorat's Nick Marshall won the AFL Victoria Country medal as best on ground in the 2019 Warrnambool and District league grand final. Now he's achieved something major off-field. The Victoria University student just graduated after completing his thesis titled: A Cultural History of Australian Rules Football in Rural South West Victoria during the Interwar Years. He joined sports journalists Brian Allen and Justine McCullagh-Beasy for a chat about his work.2020-09-0132 minThe Booletin and BeyondThe Booletin and Beyond: August 28This week on The Booletin and Beyond; Kimberley Price, Monique Patterson and Justine Mccullagh-Beasy bring you all the news from across the south-west.2020-08-2812 min
The Main BreakThe Main Break: Brett GasperBrett Gasper is heavily involved with Warrnambool Wolves Soccer Club. That's when he's not driving trains. The Standard sports reporters Nick Ansell, Brian Allen and Justine McCullagh-Beasy spoke to the busy dad about his passion for sport and work in this week's The Main Break podcast.2020-08-2523 min
The Main BreakThe Main Break: Tennis star Eloise SwarbrickEloise Swarbrick is a name to look out for the coming years. Like many other athletes around the world, the Hawkesdale teenager's budding career has been interrupted by the COVID-19 pandemic. But she has been working hard to build on her first summer on the women's Australian Money Tournament tour. Hear of her goals for the future and what she has been up to this year.2020-08-1721 min
The Main BreakThe Main Break: Koroit's Stacey O'SullivanSouth-west netball names don't come much bigger than Stacey O'Sullivan. The 2019 Hampden league open premiership coach has enjoyed the ultimate success as a player and mentor. The HFNL life member explains why she has decided to step down from the top job and tells of some of the highlights and challenges of her time as coach.2020-08-1112 minThe Main BreakThe Main Break: South Warrnambool's Archie StevensSouth Warrnambool's Archie Stevens is the first junior player to join us for the The Main Break podcast. Stevens, a promising youngster, offers his perspective on the stop-start to the Roosters under 18.5 round one game in the Hampden league. He also speaks about his strong relationship with his brother.2020-07-2912 minThe Booletin and BeyondThe Booletin and Beyond: July 23This week on the Booletin and Beyond, join Kyra Gillespie, Katrina Lovell and Justine McCullagh-Beasy as they take you though the latest in news and sport. 2020-07-2324 minThe Main BreakThe Main Break: Panmure captain Louis KewIt's been a massive week for the Hampden league and Warrnambool and District league junior competitions amid the COVID-19 pandemic. Louis Kew, Panmure senior captain in the WDFNL, offers his perspective on the hot topics. The Bulldogs under 18s football coach also gives insight into some of the club's talented players rising through the ranks.2020-07-2213 minThe Main BreakThe Main Break: Matt RossWelcome back to another episode of The Main Break! This week Nick Ansell, Justine McCullagh-Beasy and Sean Hardeman chat with AFL Western District commercial and operations manager Matt Ross.Tune in!2020-07-1516 minThe Booletin and BeyondThe Booletin and Beyond: July 10This week on The Booletin and Beyond; Kimberley Price, Monique Patterson and Justine McCullagh-Beasy bring you all the news from across the south-west.2020-07-1013 minThe Main BreakThe Main Break: Dan O'KeefeWelcome back to another episode of The Main Break! We're delighted to have Carlton development coach Dan O'Keefe joining the show.O'Keefe, a TAC Cup premiership coach with the Geelong Falcons, joined Carlton in the summer.Nick Ansell and Justine McCullagh-Beasy chat to O'Keefe Carlton's Gold Coast hub, Sam Walsh's development and his time in the new role.2020-07-0817 minThe Main BreakThe Main Break: Jackson MerrettWe're delighted to welcome former Essendon and current Peel Thunder footballer Jackson Merrett to The Main Break!This week the team chats WAFL footy, Essendon and the Cobden export's life in Western Australia. Don't miss it!2020-07-0117 minThe Main BreakThe Main Break: Gerard FitzGeraldWelcome back to another episode of The Main Break! This week we welcome Hamilton Kangaroos mentor and three-time VFL premiership coach Gerard FitzGerald to the show. Have a listen to Fitzy's pearls of wisdom!2020-06-2417 minThe Booletin and BeyondThe Booletin and Beyond: June 19This week on The Booletin and Beyond; Kimberley Price, Anthony Brady and Justine McCullagh-Beasy bring you all the news from across the south-west.2020-06-1914 minThe Main BreakThe Main Break: Warrnambool's Ken RadleyWarrnambool Blues junior development coordinator Ken Radley is excited by the prospect of the Hampden league juniors potentially having seasons in 2020. He joined The Standard sports journalists Brian Allen, Nick Ansell and Sean Hardeman on The Main Break podcast and spoke about junior and women's football at the Blues. 2020-06-1717 minThe Main BreakThe Main Break: Timboon Demons' David JohnstonWhen Timboon Demons' new playing-coach David Johnston moved from Western Australia to the south-west last year, he couldn't have predicted what his first season in charge would look like. The COVID-19 pandemic has thrown a spanner in the works for the Dees' new leader but he's remained positive throughout. He joined The Standard sports journalists Brian Allen and Sean Hardeman on The Main Break podcast this week.2020-06-1016 minThe Main BreakThe Main Break: Shannon BeksThe Standard's weekly footy podcast, The Main Break, is back for another week. This week, the boys and South Warrnambool forward Shannon Beks discuss how cricket might b e affected if footy is to be cancelled.Tune in for more!2020-06-0312 min
The Main BreakThe Main Break: Kolora-Noorat's Luke JustinHe was keen for senior premiership success and he got it. Kolora-Noorat's Luke Justin is one of the most talented young players in the Warrnambool and District league. He speaks about how he's coping with the COVID-19 pandemic and why he wants to play matches in 2020. He also opens up about dealing with osteitis pubis over the past couple of years.2020-05-2615 minThe Main BreakThe Main Break: Rhys EganWelcome to The Standard's weekly footy podcast, The Main Break!It's time for a player's perspective. This week we welcome long-time Portland footballer Rhys Egan who talks about injury, family and mateship.2020-05-2014 minThe Main BreakThe Main Break: Jason MoloneyWelcome to The Standard's weekly footy podcast, The Main Break!This week we welcome Old Collegians president Jason Moloney who discusses the possibility of the football season returning after the latest state government COVID-19 announcements, how the club has brought in new sponsorship despite not playing any games and the mental health benefits of training. 2020-05-1217 minThe Main BreakThe Main Break: Dave RobertsWelcome to The Standard's weekly footy podcast, The Main Break! This week we're delighted to welcome Terang Mortlake president Dave Roberts to the show to chat COVID-19 cost pressures, playing without crowds and the Bloods' new mentor, Ben Kenna.2020-05-0610 min
The Main BreakGeraldine Ryan interview 2020Legendary Irish dancing teacher Geraldine Ryan will miss the Koroit Irish Festival for the first time this weekend due to COVID-19 restrictions. But her mission to preserve Irish culture continues. Reporter BRIAN ALLEN spoke with her this week. 2020-04-3054 minThe Main BreakThe Main Break: Ben Van de CampThe Standard's weekly footy podcast is back - and we're delighted to welcome Ben Van de Camp as our special guest. Make sure you listen in here!2020-04-2920 minThe Main BreakThe Main Break: Brayden HarknessWelcome back to episode five of The Standard's weekly footy podcast, The Main Break! Journalists Nick Ansell and Brian Allen this week chat all things footy with Nirranda coach Brayden Harkness.Check it out!2020-04-2212 minThe Main BreakThe Main Break: Winis ImbiWelcome back to The Standard's weekly footy podcast, The Main Break! We're delighted to bring you the thoughts of newly-appointed Port Fairy coach Winis Imbi for this week's episode.2020-04-1516 minThe Main BreakThe Main Break - Chris BantThe Standard's new footy podcast, The Main Break, is back for episode three! This week Nick Ansell, Sean Hardeman and Brian Allen chat with Panmure coach Chris Bant about all things communication and the possibility of getting back on the park. Thanks for listening!2020-04-0813 minThe Booletin and BeyondThe Booletin and Beyond: April 3This week on The Booletin and Beyond; Kimberley Price, Jackson Graham and Justine McCullagh-Beasy bring you all the news from across the south-west this week.2020-04-0314 minThe Main BreakThe Main Break: Matt O'BrienWelcome to The Standard's new footy podcast, The Main Break. This week we were delighted to welcome Warrnambool coach Matt O'Brien to chat about how players at different stages of their career could be affected by the coronavirus-forced postponement of footy and the importance of looking out for each other with social distancing in effect. Tune in to hear The Standard's sports team discuss this and much more!2020-03-3116 minThe Main BreakThe Main Break: Ben WalshWelcome to The Warrnambool Standard's new weekly footy podcast - The Main Break! This week, we welcome Kolora-Noorat coach Ben Walsh to chat coronavirus, its impact on footy and how his club is dealing with the difficulties posed by the pandemic.Sit back and listen to get your weekly footy fix.2020-03-2516 min
The Booletin and BeyondThe Booletin and Beyond: February 7This week on The Booletin and Beyond; Kimberley Price, Rachael Houlihan and Justine McCullagh-Beasy bring you what made news across the south-west.2020-02-0714 min
BigFooty Dockers AFL PodcastThe Dockers Draft - Ep 21 - BF Dockers Podcast - BigFooty Dockers Podcast Ep 21, 2013After a long hiatus from the Grand Final defeat, Centurions and Seppo are back and joined by Justine McCullagh-Beasy to have a look at Fremantle's efforts over the off-season and the picks from the National Draft.2013-11-2100 minBigFooty Dockers AFL PodcastSunday Session at the G - BigFooty Dockers Podcast Ep 14, 2013This week we have Centurion, Seppo and Justine McCullagh-Beasy discussing Fremantle's record breaking win vs the Giants, team selections, the upcoming game vs the Demons as well as the contract extension of Mora and the disappointing news of Michie's season-ending injury.2013-08-1400 minBigFooty Dockers AFL PodcastThe Word from Warrnambool - BigFooty Dockers Podcast Ep 8, 20138 - This week we look back at the game against Geelong with Seppo as well as guest podcaster and sports reporter, Justine McCullagh-Beasy from the Warrnambool Standard. We preview team selections being a Wednesday night podcast this week and also the upcoming game against the Saints. Round 15, 2013.2013-07-0200 min