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The Main Break

by Justine McCullagh-Beasy

Warrnambool Standard's sports team sits down each week with football coaches to discuss the big issues.

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Episodes

  1. The Main Break: Dan Casey

    Cobden coach Dan Casey joins The Main Break podcast to chat about his first season back in the Hampden league coaching fraternity.

  2. The Main Break - Ben Thornton

    Dennington coach Ben Thornton joins the Main Break podcast.

  3. The Main Break: HFNL, WDFNL season previews

    The 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.

  4. The Main Break: Grace Brown

    World-renowned cyclist Grace Brown, originally from Camperdown, joins The Standard's weekly sports podcast The Main Break.

  5. Interview with 1960 Melbourne premiership player Len Mann

    The 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.

  6. The Main Break: Josh Corbett

    Gold Coast Suns forward Josh Corbett joins The Standard's weekly sports podcast, The Main Break. Brought to you by Pinky's Pizza Warrnambool.

  7. The Main Break: Mellissa McKenzie

    Second-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...

  8. The Main Break: Charlie Bradshaw

    South 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...

  9. The Main Break: Cobden's Ricky Sullivan

    Cobden 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...

  10. The Main Break: Brett Gasper

    Brett 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.

  11. The Main Break: South Warrnambool's Archie Stevens

    South 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...

  12. The Main Break: Panmure captain Louis Kew

    It'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...

  13. The Main Break: Matt Ross

    Welcome 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!

  14. The Main Break: Dan O'Keefe

    Welcome 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...

  15. The Main Break: Gerard FitzGerald

    Welcome 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!

  16. The Main Break: Shannon Beks

    The 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!

  17. The Main Break: Jason Moloney

    Welcome 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...

  18. The Main Break: Dave Roberts

    Welcome 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.

  19. Geraldine Ryan interview 2020

    Legendary 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.

  20. The Main Break: Ben Van de Camp

    The 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!

  21. The Main Break: Brayden Harkness

    Welcome 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!

  22. The Main Break: Winis Imbi

    Welcome 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.

  23. The Main Break - Chris Bant

    The 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!

  24. The Main Break: Matt O'Brien

    Welcome 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...

  25. The Main Break: Ben Walsh

    Welcome 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.

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ABOUT THIS SHOW

Warrnambool Standard's sports team sits down each week with football coaches to discuss the big issues.

HOSTED BY

Justine McCullagh-Beasy

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Warrnambool Standard's sports team sits down each week with football coaches to discuss the big issues.

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