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Sporting Pulse

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Every Saturday morning while you're on your way to local sport, Phil Holmes and Andrew Brown speak to not just local coaches and athletes but those who've gone on to make a career from the sport they love.Catch Phil and Browny on the Sporting Pulse, Saturday Morning's from 8 on 981 3HA.

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  1. 3HA - The Sporting Pulse October 17

    On the show this week, boxer Donald "Duck" Jones who defended his Australian Super Middle Weight title last week, plus new President of Hamilton District Cricket Association, Matt Brown. Plus a round up of all local sport happening across the South West. Hear the show live every Saturday morning...

  2. 3HA - The Sporting Pulse - October 10

    THIS WEEK'S GUEST LINEUP: Sam Hyland | Retired Jockey & SEN Track Racing Analyst Discussing Saturday's Hamilton Cup meeting and a huge day of Group 1 racing around Australia! Kurt Russell | Former Townsville & Mount Gambier Basketballer, New @PortlandCoasters Men's CBL Coach Looking ahead to his...

  3. 3HA - The Sporting Pulse October 3

    Join Phil and Browny each Saturday morning, life 8:00 AM for The Sporting Pulse on 3HA Guests this weekend: • Claire Burrell – Spokesperson for the Australian Pedal Car Grand Prix, taking place at Coleraine this Saturday. • Nell Carter – Local horse trainer who took out last week's Coleraine Cup...

  4. 3HA - The Sporting Pulse -Sept 26

    Catch Sporting Pulse, Live each Saturday at 8 AM on 3HA Here who is joining the show this week: Mick Swan – Heywood Bowling Club bowler chats about his trip to Tweed Heads as part of the Armed Vics team, plus what to look forward to in the upcoming Far Western Playing Area pennant season. Adam...

  5. Sporting Pulse Sept 19

    Tune in to Sporting Pulse with Phil and Browny. This Week's Guests: Cal Currie: Casterton-Sandford FC Senior Coach joins the show ahead of their big Grand Final appearance. Jamo Ballantyne: Portland footballer and Geelong Cats player previews the VFL Grand Final. Plus, Phil and Browny will cover...

  6. 3HA - The Sporting Pulse -Sept 12

    The Sporting Pulse with Phil and Browny, have a massive lineup covering local finals action, league honors, and state glory: Ryan Burgess – Glenthompson Dunkeld U17 Football Coach on heading into tomorrow's MDFL Grand Final against Penshurst. Gordon Last – Coach of the Tarrington Primary School...

  7. 3HA - The Sporting Pulse Sept 5

    Join Phil and Browny for two hours of local sports banter, racing updates, and a massive lineup of special guests on The Sporting Pulse. Ben Reid (Joint Coach, Hawkesdale Macarthur) - Previewing the MDFL Preliminary Final vs. Woorndoo Mortlake Brady Hicks (Reserves Playing Coach, Hamilton...

  8. Sporting Pulse August 29

    Join Phil and Browny for The Sporting Pulse as we gear up for a massive weekend of local footy, netball, and spring racing! THIS WEEK'S GUEST LINEUP: Sam Gibson | Cavendish FNC Senior Coach Breaking down the huge SWDFNL Preliminary Final clash with Tyrendarra for the right to face Dartmoor in the...

  9. The Sporting Pulse August 22nd 2026

    Join Phil and Browny on The Sporting Pulse for a stacked show packed with local sports action! The boys will be talking all things football, basketball, and bull riding during the second hour, along with a fantastic lineup of guests: Scott Judd | Caramut Coach Discussing his team's massive...

  10. 3HA - The Sporting Pulse -Aug 14

    TUNE IN THIS SATURDAY FROM 8 AM Join Phil and Browny on The Sporting Pulse for a stacked show packed with local sports action! The boys will be dissecting all the football and basketball news from around the region with a fantastic lineup of guests: Rhyan Eales | Hamilton Motorcycle Club Catching...

  11. Sporting Pulse August 8

    Phil running solo this week, but Browny will dial in for a chat. Guests on the show this week Trish Hurley: Senior netballer for Cavendish Football Netball Club who hits 500 games this weekend Toby Knight: Hamilton Hurricanes Senior Coach John Bell: Heywood FC stalwart in a 2 parter Christian...

  12. 3HA - The Sporting Pulse August 1

    Here is what is coming up on this week's show: Sandford FNC 140-Year Reunion: Lachie McCrae joins the show to talk about a massive milestone for the club. Local Sport Wrap-Up: Andrew Brown breaks down all the latest local sporting action. Hamilton Kangaroos Update: A chat with Levi Dare, the new...

  13. 3HA - The Sporting Pulse July 24

    On this wee4k's show are: Donald 'Duck' Jones - local boxer who will be defending his Australian Super Middleweight Title at the Melbourne Pavillion on Saturday night, August 1; Sam Gibson - Cavendish FNC Senior Coach who will lead his team into this weekend's game against the undefeated…

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  14. 3HA - The Sporting Pulse - July 18

    Join Phil and Browny as they catch up with a massive lineup of local sporting guests: Jason Williams (Coleraine Racing Club President) – Previewing Sunday's big 'Jumps, Blues and Brews' race day! Casey Taylor (Heathmere FNC President) – Spilling the details on the newly announced Heathmere Rodeo...

  15. The Sporting Pulse July 11

    Phil and Browny have a packed show covering the very best of local sport. Here is this weekend's massive guest lineup Taya Sherlock – Captain of the Hamilton Kangaroos U15 Girls football team, previewing Sunday's Qualifying Final at Portland and reflecting on her Interleague success. Steven…

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  16. The Sporting Pulse July 4

    On this weeks The Sporting Pulse Browny is flying solo in the studio this weekend, but don't worry—he’ll be catching up with Phil over the phone during the second hour to break down all the local sports action. We’ve got a massive lineup of guests joining the show this week: Henry Bensch – Senior...

  17. 3HA - The Sporting Pulse -June 26

    On this weekends show: Glenn Howell - one of three locals who recently completed the Cairns Ironman Leayla Pohl - Cavendish Under 18 Women's footballer who has represented the GWV Rebels and Vic Country at Under 16 level this season; Connor Crawford - Hamilton Hurricanes junior basketballer…

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  18. 3HA - The Sporting Pulse June 20

    With Browny away, Phil is joined by special guest host, Stephen Lovett. On this weeks show: Hamilton Basketball/Netball junior player Nina Roll Kieran Barker from Branxholme/Wallacedale FC Hamilton Kangaroos defender, Will Povey and Sth Fremantle's Jamaine Jones. Plus Browny will call in for a...

  19. 3HA - The Sporting Pulse - June 13

    On the Show This Weekend: Sonia McKay – Netball Director for the South West District Football Netball League, joining the show to give us the full rundown on all things netball across the SWDFNL. Scott Judd – Senior Football Coach at the Caramut FNC, jumping on to chat about the Swans' form and…

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  20. 3HA - The Sporting Pulse June 6

    On this weekend's 1 hour show: Carolyn Van Kalken - Hamilton runner who will be running five marathon's between early July and early November, including three overseas; and Nathan Lovett-Murray - South West Member for Gellung Warl Treaty Assembly and retired Essendon footballer. And Phil and…

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  21. 3HA - The Sporting Pulse - May 30

    On this week's show: Pat Sherlock - Hamilton Kangaroos Under 15 girl's coach and part of last week's Hampden Inter-League Under 18 girls coaching panel. Daughter, Taya, was also named best player for Hampden in that game; Charlotte Parker - local horse trainer who tasted success at Horsham races...

  22. 3HA - The Sporting Pulse May 22

    On this week's show With a bye in the Hampden League, Phil and Browny chatt Hampden Interleague, and Phil reviews the season so far, plus a successful week in local horse racing. Special Guests include: Leigh Uebergang, on this weekend's Masters footy match in Penshurst Karen Spong, who…

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  23. Sporting Pulse May 16

    On this week's edition, Phil and Browny's guests include Tim Cogger - Branxholme Wallacedale FNC Reserves Coach, to chat last week's game against league leader Dartmoor, and other projects the great man is managing; Tye O'Connell - Tyrendarra FNC Senior Coach to chat their season to date and this...

  24. 3HA - The Sporting Pulse - May 9

    On this week's show: Jason Sealey - South West District FNL President for a league update; John Donnelly - Club Manager at Casterton Racing Club to chat about the Casterton Cup and Two Rivers Steeplechase race meeting on Sunday May 17; Sally Riley - Greater Western Victoria Rebels girls coach and...

  25. 3HA - The Sporting Pulse - May 2nd

    On the show this week: Danny Russell - TheAge sports writer regarding the salary cap and points system in country and suburban football/netball; Josh Rentsch - Penshurst Football Netball Club senior coach; Brad Thomas - Hamilton Kangaroos FNC senior coach; Adam Ward - Coleraine FNC senior coach;...

  26. 3HA - The Sporting Pulse - April 25

    This weekend on Sporting Pulse, Phil and Browny are diving deep into the AFL across the South West Special Guests include Jason Muldoon (Regional Manager): Chatting about the state of football across the region. Sam McGee: The former Portland Premiership star shares stories from his journey…

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  27. 3HA - The Sporting Pulse April 17

    A show of two halves as Browny hosts Hour 1, and Phil hosts Hour 2, and had nothing to do with the fact Browny's Carlton lost to Phil's Collingwood on Thursday night....we promise In the first half with Browny he chats with David O'Brien about the launch of the Minnera AFL Masters, The Kelly Cup!...

  28. 3HA - The Sporting Pulse April 11

    Phil and Browny return with the first extended Sporting Pulse show of 2026, jam packed with special guests, including Ruby Cleaver who makes her GWV Rebels Under Girls debut on Sunday, Past President and Life Member of the Portland Tigers FC, Michael Carr, to talk 150 years of Tigers Football,...

  29. 3HA - The Sporting Pulse - March 28

    On this week's show, Browny holding the fort, but Phil will join on the phone and chat Cricket Grand Finals, and Saturday's Coleraine Field & Game Club Shoot. Special guests include, presenter and racing commentator, Matty Stewart from our sister station 3YB to talk about his Hampden Football...

  30. 3HA - The Sporting Pulse March 21

    Phil and Browny are back to dive deep into a massive weekend for Hamilton and district sports. With summer wrapping up and winter codes heating up, there is no shortage of headlines! It’s the big one! We’ll be previewing the HDCA A-Grade Grand Final between Tyrendarra and Portland Colts. Can the...

  31. 3HA - The Sporting Pulse - March 14

    On this week's show, Phil and Browny talk local cricket, AFL, and harness racing, with special guests,Portland memorial Bowler Tom Englezos, who's playing in Warrnambool this weekend. Plus former Hamilton lad Brad Falkenberg, now living and playing cricket in the ACT, who's just been selected in...

  32. 3HA - The Sporting Pulse Mar 7

    Special guests joining Phil and Browny this week on The Sporting Pulse: Talking boxing with Donald 'Duck' Jones and Imogen McDonnell covering Saturday night's Crater Clash III in Mount Gambier! Local harness racing news. Ryder McLean and his father, Mark 'Sootie' McLean drop by to talk local...

  33. 3HA - The Sporting Pulse - Feb 28

    This weeks special guests, Damo Van Someren, U/18's Hamilton Kangaroos Coach, and Luke Evans of the Portland Colts. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  34. 3HA - The Sporting Pulse Feb 21

    Browny in the studio solo, but Phil joins on the phone to chat cricket, bowls, and former West Coast Eagle and now sports broadcaster, Ben Cousins, who'll be speaking at the @Casterton-Sandford Football Netball Club on Feb 28. Guests on this week's show include Racing and Sporting Journalist for...

  35. 3HA - The Sporting Pulse Feb 14

    On this weeks show: Justin Eales, Club Champion for Penshurst Bowling Club and Alex Sullivan from Dartmoor FNC ahead of the Steppin' for Peppin fundraiser. Plu, Phil and Browny cover off o this weekends Bowls Prelim Finals, talk cricket, and Branxholme-Wallacedale's new signing See...

  36. 3HA - The Sporting Pulse Feb 7th

    On this week's show, Phil and Browny speak with footy players Josh Saunders and Troy Lovett, who are representing Vic Country against Tasmania in the Heath?Lovell Cup in Penguin, TAS, on Feb 28th. And they catch up with Vice Captain of the Hamilton Hurricanes Cricket team, Jack Austin ahead of…

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  37. 3HA - The Sporting Pulse Jan 31

    On this weeks show: Leigh Alexander, Cricket Manager for Western Country and Central Highlands (Cricket Victoria), and Alan Elijah, President of Casterton Bowling Club. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  38. 3HA - The Sporting Pulse Jan 24

    On this weeks Sporting Pulse with Phil and Browny, the lads catch up with Portland Football Netball Club footy senior coach, Lochie Huppatz, and Hamilton District Cricket Association President, Lloyd Ilett. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  39. 3HA - The Sporting Pulse Jan 17 2026

    Phil and Browny are back for 2026 for another year of The Sporting Pulse, putting the focus on local sport and personalities! For the first show of the year the boys chat with the owner and trainer of Forty Love, last Sunday's winner Hamilton Harness Racing Club Cup, Aaron Dunn. Plus they catch…

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  40. 3HA - The Sporting Pulse Dec 20

    It's the final show of the year, and to wrap up, Phil & Browny review the year in local sport and racing, chat "Rebels" football and local cricket, and catch up with Portland Football Netball Assistant Coach, Daniel Jackson. The Sporting Pulse with Phil and Browny will return Saturday January 17…

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  41. 3HA - The Sporting Pulse Dec 13

    On the second last show of the year, Phil and Browny chat with Hamilton Harness Driver, Jackie Barker about her recent success and the upcoming Hamilton Harness Racing Club Cup in January. Plus they're joined by Angus Ewing, National Under 17's discus champion from Athletics South West! See...

  42. 3HA - The Sporting Pulse Dec 6

    Joining Phil and Browny this week Hamilton Racing Club manager, Peta Anderson chats about this Tuesdays (Dec 9) Party with The Ponies day and boxer Donald "Duck" Jones before his shot at the Australian Super Middleweight title on Saturday night See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  43. 3HA - The Sporting Pulse - Nov 29

    On the show this week, Phil and Browny catch up with Josh Kearney, brother of Emma Kearney who lines up at Half Back for the Kangaroos in Saturday night's AFLW Grand Final, against Brisbane. The boys will also chat with Nick Brown, Brisbane Lions Media Manager about the big game. See...

  44. 3HA - The Sporting Pulse -Nov 22

    Joining Phil and Browny this week to talk cricket is Hamilton District Cricket president, Lloyd Ilet, and one half of Sparta Racing, Emma-Lee Brown. Emma and partner Dave trained this years Dunkeld Cup winner, Le Zebra! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  45. 3HA - The Sporting Pulse Nov 15

    This week on the show, Phil and Browny have a chat with Molly O'Brien - Hamilton Golf Club golfer who recently played in the final of the Keysborough Ladies Golf Championship; Tim Cogger - Branxholme Wallacedale FNC 2026 Reserves Coach to chat football/netball and Mick Swan - West Coast Bowls...

  46. 3HA - The Sporting Pulse November 8

    Phil running solo this week, on the show: Hamilton Kangaroos Senior Coach Brad Thomas and Shannon Edwards, Harness Trainer with 2 wins from 2 with new horse 'Colossal Hope" See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  47. 3HA - The Sporting Pulse - Nov 1

    This week, Phil & Browny chat with Tristan Looker, from the Portland Junior Sports Fund, and Age Sports Reporter, Danny Russell, plus preview all the weekend sport across the Western District. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  48. 3HA - The Sporting Pulse October 25

    On the show this week with Phil and Browny chat with Hamilton Hurricanes young gun, Ahmed Mukhayer, and Hamilton A Grade 8 Ball Player, and local Div 1 Lawn Bowler, Mervyn Anton. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  49. 3HA - The Sporting Pulse October 18

    Reunited and it feels so good. Phil and Browny back together, and this week chatting with: North Warrnambool Senior Premiership player, Angus Noske and Lloyd Ilett, President of the Hamilton District Cricket Association. Plus Phil and Browny will chat AFLW and CBL Basketball See...

  50. 3HA - The Sporting Pulse October 11

    Browny flying solo again this week. On the show, Hamilton District Cricket President, Lloyd Ilett David Cook, Division 1 Skipper of Penshurst Bowling Club in the West Coast Region Bowls and horse trainer Adam Chambers, who has runners in the Saturday's Hamilton Racing Club Cup Meeting See...

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ABOUT THIS SHOW

Every Saturday morning while you're on your way to local sport, Phil Holmes and Andrew Brown speak to not just local coaches and athletes but those who've gone on to make a career from the sport they love.Catch Phil and Browny on the Sporting Pulse, Saturday Morning's from 8 on 981 3HA.

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Every Saturday morning while you're on your way to local sport, Phil Holmes and Andrew Brown speak to not just local coaches and athletes but those who've gone on to make a career from the sport they love.Catch Phil and Browny on the Sporting Pulse, Saturday Morning's from 8 on 981 3HA.

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