The Age chief cricket writer Dan Brettig (11.12.24)

A couple of talkback topics regarding underappreciated athletes and the most depressing teams to support filled the first hour of the show with Jules this morning, and he continued the build-up to the Brisbane Test by speaking to SEN Cricket’s Simon Katich. His next chat was with Melbourne Stars international Joe Clarke, and he also caught up with Jared Rivers, who’s returned to the AFL system as a coach with St Kilda. To finish off, he was joined by Preston Lions coach Louie Acevski. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Preston Lions coach Louie Acevski joined Jules in the studio to speak about his long involvement with the club, how the club has recovered from its financial issues a decade ago, the success they've had recently, the importance of the NPL, its place in Australian soccer, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

New St Kilda assistant coach Jared Rivers joined Jules to chat about how it feels to be back in the AFL system with the Saints, what helped him find his love of coaching again, the resources coaches are getting back after the COVID cuts, the other clubs interested in his services, the youngsters that have impressed him this pre-season, what it's like to work under Ross Lyon, Corey Enright's potential as a coach, his experience in the VAFA, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Melbourne Stars international star Joe Clarke joined Jules to speak about his return to the Stars after a stint with the Renegades, his connection to the club, how long he's expecting to be here, the recent tournament he played in Guyana, what his schedule looks like in 2025, the kind of coach Peter Moores is, how much he's looking forward to playing with Glenn Maxwell and Marcus Stoinis, the MCG, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

SEN Cricket commentator Simon Katich joined Jules to chat about the appreciation that Mitch Starc gets, how Australia were able to bounce back in Adelaide, why India would be disappointed with the way they bowled, the conditions he's expecting to see in Brisbane, why he's happy to keep Test matches at five days, the form of Usman Khawaja and Steve Smith, what he noticed with Marnus Labuschagne in Adelaide, how Australia manage their bowling line up, the upcoming BBL season, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jules started this morning’s show with a few simple talkback topics, and after taking some calls, he was joined by The Age chief cricket writer Dan Brettig, who went through all the latest news ahead of the Brisbane Test. His next guest was Fox Cricket commentator Isa Guha, who shared her thoughts on the series, and after working through some more of the day’s news he was joined by Melbourne Victory defender Brendan Hamill. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Melbourne Victory defender Brendan Hamill joined Jules to speak about their win against Perth Glory on the weekend, how they're attacking their bye this week, Patrick Kisnorbo's coaching style, the way he likes to be coached, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Fox Cricket commentator Isa Guha joined Jules to speak about Australia's efforts against India in Adelaide, the pressure India is under now, Jasprit Bumrah's fitness and why he needs more support, Ellyse Perry's continued dominance, her BBL commentary this year, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Age chief cricket writer Dan Brettig joined Jules to chat about his views on four-day Test cricket, Australia's turnaround from Perth, the concerns India may have for the rest of the series, Jasprit Bumrah's fitness, Mohammed Siraj's behaviour on the field, the form of Steve Smith and Usman Khawaja, the 'night watchman' tactic, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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