Panic Stations: Australia on the Edge

This week on Sunday Kicks, Just when you thought Sandpapergate was in the rear-view mirror, a new bombshell reignites one of Australian sport's most infamous scandals. Rugby League World Cup showpiece and the dire state of Australian Football. Plus, we settle one of sport's most important debates: what are the best-looking trophies in the world? From the Stanley Cup and Melbourne Cup to the Ashes urn and FIFA World Cup, we rank the most iconic pieces of silverware in sport.#RugbyLeagueWorldCup #Sundaykicks #Football #AustraliaCricket #AFLHOSTS:The Dr on insta @doctor_thecontestK-Man on X: @kman_tcfantasy - https://x.com/kman_tcfantasyATTRIBUTION:Music from #InAudio:https://inaudio.org/track/what-you-wantedSong: What You Wanted

This week on Sunday Kicks, K-Man and The Dr unpack another massive week in sport. Australia's tour of South Africa hits a new low as we postmortem a disastrous Third Test performance. The Bledisloe Cup returns to the MCG, and we discuss whether the Wallabies can finally turn promise into performance against the All Blacks on one of sport's biggest stages. Plus, we're joined by @murdochsj to preview the Melbourne Cup. All that, plus the latest sporting headlines, bold predictions and plenty of completely unsolicited opinions.#MelbourneCup #Sundaykicks #NRL#AustraliaCricket #AFLHOSTS:The Dr on insta @doctor_thecontestK-Man on X: @kman_tcfantasy - https://x.com/kman_tcfantasyATTRIBUTION:Music from #InAudio:https://inaudio.org/track/what-you-wantedSong: What You Wanted

This week on Sunday Kicks, K-Man and The Dr break down another huge week in sport.🏏 The fallout from the second Test between Australia and South Africa.🏉 The Rugby League World Cup is starting to heat up. We discuss the teams making a statement🏉 AFL Origin is back in the headlines. We discuss whether representative football has a place in the AFL calendar and what it could look like in the modern game.Plus, plenty of sporting banter, bold predictions and the stories everyone will be talking about.#Cricket #Sundaykicks #NRL#AustraliaCricket #AFLHOSTS:The Dr on insta @doctor_thecontestK-Man on X: @kman_tcfantasy - https://x.com/kman_tcfantasyATTRIBUTION:Music from #InAudio:https://inaudio.org/track/what-you-wantedSong: What You Wanted

The Rugby League World Cup is underway, and this week on Sunday Kicks, K-Man and The Dr break down all the biggest stories from an action-packed week in sport.🏏 Following Australia's first Test against South Africa, we unpack what went wright.🏉 It's another painful chapter for the Wallabies, who have once again fallen short against the All Blacks.🚫 Plus, we count down our Top 5 Worst Rules in Sport. The rules that frustrate fans, confuse players and leave us asking one question: why do they still exist?#SundayKicks #RugbyLeagueWorldCup #Cricket #Wallabies #AllBlacks #SportsPodcast #SportTalkHOSTS:The Dr on insta @doctor_thecontestK-Man on X: @kman_tcfantasy - https://x.com/kman_tcfantasyATTRIBUTION:Music from #InAudio:https://inaudio.org/track/what-you-wantedSong: What You Wanted

The AFL Trade Period is heating up as clubs scramble to reshape their lists and position themselves for a premiership tilt. We discuss the winners, losers and biggest moves so far.We unpack Matt Renshaw's gritty 190-run innings against South Africa, a knock built on resilience when Australia needed it most.The conversation then shifts to the continued struggles of the Wallabies. How did Australian rugby get to this point, and more importantly, how do they find their way back?And finally, Formula 1 is delivering drama both on and off the track. We discuss the latest rivalries, fiery exchanges and the personalities keeping the paddock buzzing.#Cricket #Sundaykicks #NRL#AustraliaCricket #AFLHOSTS:The Dr on insta @doctor_thecontestK-Man on X: @kman_tcfantasy - https://x.com/kman_tcfantasyATTRIBUTION:Music from #InAudio:https://inaudio.org/track/what-you-wantedSong: What You Wanted

We are back baby!!!! A brutal first-Test defeat to Bangladesh has sparked tough questions, and we break down the fallout, the performances under pressure and what must change next. Plus, we reveal the arrival of a brand-new show bringing fresh debate, honest opinions and everything fans need to know.#Cricket #TheContestCricketShow #Test Cricket #AustraliaCricketHOSTS:The Dr on insta @doctor_thecontestK-Man on X: @kman_tcfantasy - https://x.com/kman_tcfantasyATTRIBUTION:Music from #InAudio:https://inaudio.org/track/what-you-wantedSong: What You Wanted

It’s the end of an action‑packed summer, but don’t pack the kit away just yet! In this episode of The Contest Cricket Show, we dive into all the fallout from a dramatic T20 World Cup — the shocks, the standouts, and the storylines that will shape the next cycle.We also break down the fiery Aussies vs India women’s clashes, with plenty to unpack from two teams who refuse to take a backward step. And to round things out, we whip through a full Sheffield Shield wrap, highlighting the big performers, table movers, and the moments you might’ve missed.It’s “that’s stumps”… but trust us, we’ll return with plenty more cricket chat soon!#Cricket #TheContestCricketShow #WorldCup #AustraliaCricket #T20WorldCupHOSTS:The Dr on insta @doctor_thecontestK-Man on X: @kman_tcfantasy - https://x.com/kman_tcfantasyATTRIBUTION:Music from #InAudio:https://inaudio.org/track/what-you-wantedSong: What You Wanted

A stunning loss to Zimbabwe has sent shockwaves through the World Cup, and the unthinkable looms: could Australia actually be knocked out? We break down the fallout, the pressure, the headlines.To balance the chaos, we jump back in time to remember the West Indies of the ’90s — the swagger, the firepower, the fear they put into batting lineups, and why that era still echoes today.And of course… it’s Quiz Time with K‑Man, where the trivia is questionable, the confidence is high.#Cricket #TheContestCricketShow #WorldCup #AustraliaCricket #T20WorldCupHOSTS:The Dr on insta @doctor_thecontestK-Man on X: @kman_tcfantasy - https://x.com/kman_tcfantasyATTRIBUTION:Music from #InAudio:https://inaudio.org/track/what-you-wantedSong: What You Wanted

The T20 World Cup is almost here, and we are firing up the crystal ball for a full tournament preview — contenders, dark horses, and our winner predictions. It’s Quiz Time with K‑Man, where The Dr puts Kman under pressure with a fresh set of cricket and Seinfeld brain‑busters And just when the studio settles… sport moz hits live on air. You’ll have to hear it to believe it.#Cricket #TheContestCricketShow #Ashes #TestCricket #AustraliaCricket #T20WorldCupHOSTS:The Dr on insta @doctor_thecontestK-Man on X: @kman_tcfantasy - https://x.com/kman_tcfantasyATTRIBUTION:Music from #InAudio:https://inaudio.org/track/what-you-wantedSong: What You Wanted

Test cricket is still the pinnacle — but is the modern cricket world making it harder for the long form to survive? In this episode, Kman & The Dr dig into the shifting landscape of the sport and unpack how the explosive rise of T20 and global franchise leagues is reshaping priorities, calendars, player development, and the meaning of national representation.We explore what’s thriving, what’s under threat, and what the next decade of the “great game” might look like if the balance keeps tipping toward the shortest format. Plus, we drop our latest player ratings, for the summer.#Cricket #TheContestCricketShow #Ashes #TestCricket #AustraliaCricket #EnglandCricketHOSTS:The Dr on insta @doctor_thecontestK-Man on X: @kman_tcfantasy - https://x.com/kman_tcfantasyATTRIBUTION:Music from #InAudio:https://inaudio.org/track/what-you-wantedSong: What You Wanted