Episodes
Thursday Jun 11, 2020
Episode 11 - We're Talkin' Footy
Thursday Jun 11, 2020
Thursday Jun 11, 2020
It's all things footy today as we take a dive into the exciting time that is the Round 2 restart of the AFL. We talk Under Pressure Top 10 list of the weekend just gone and share our thoughts of each game for this coming weekend. As well as, taking a look at the AFL news circling the competition this week. Tune In!!
Friday Jun 19, 2020
Episode 12 - NRL Pressure cooker, plus AFL News
Friday Jun 19, 2020
Friday Jun 19, 2020
The NRL is starting to heat up, 3 weeks back and there are plenty of players feeling the pinch very early on in this season. We take a look at some under fire coaches, who's job security is not completely safe, even this early on in the season. Also, some teams that would really appreciate a new start to their 2020 campaign I'm sure. Then we take a look into the AFL and one of the biggest stories of the season so far, the Gold Coast Suns, need we say more. Tune in and find out what we have to say about their stunning win over the weekend.
Thursday Jun 25, 2020
Episode 13 - Novak's Nonsense and Connor's Crisis
Thursday Jun 25, 2020
Thursday Jun 25, 2020
There has been a whirlwind of stories this week in the sporting world, we talk AFL and the so called 'positive' COVID-19 test from Connor McKenna as well as some speculation of which teams will be in what HUBS for the next part of the season. We turn to Tennis for the first time and the controversy surrounding World No.1 player Novak Djokovic hosting an exhibition tennis tournament as well as an after party, with no regard for social distancing during either. The Suncorp Super Netball has taken a new turn in their league, introducing a 2pt shot for the last 5 minutes of each quarter. It has been touted as a controversial decision and the fact the players weren't made aware of the change, has created a little tension.
Thursday Jul 02, 2020
Episode 14 - AFL Breaching Ban, plus NBL Super Coach returns!
Thursday Jul 02, 2020
Thursday Jul 02, 2020
Another huge week of controversy, mainly in the AFL this time around. We talk about Steele Sidebottom and the many breaches of COVID regulations he made over the weekend, also, the hot debate on Zach Merrett and his 1 match suspension for his very light hit on Jack Silvagni. We then move to the NBL with some more positive news, a start date has been announced for the commencement of the season, as well as the return of, one of the greatest NBL coaches of all time, Brian Goorjian, who will be taking the reigns at the Illawarra Hawks for the next 2 seasons.
Thursday Jul 09, 2020
Episode 15 - Victoria in Lockdown, but Sport rolls on!
Thursday Jul 09, 2020
Thursday Jul 09, 2020
With Victoria back into their second lockdown, it has forced all Victorian AFL teams to leave and HUB in other states. We discuss teams that have struggled to make any impact on the AFL season, and those who have been impressive over the last few weeks. Also, unfortunately, up and coming star Matt Rowell is all but out for the rest of the season with a shoulder injury, we discuss, will he still be looked at for the Rising Star Award this year? The NRL had some exciting games over the weekend, but none like the Storm v Roosters, we take a look inside that game, plus some disappointing actions towards a referee from an NRL player. Finally, the start of the F1 season is upon us, as it began in Austria over the weekend in an exciting race and finish, tune in.
Friday Jul 17, 2020
Episode 16 - AFL is going to QLD
Friday Jul 17, 2020
Friday Jul 17, 2020
Seems like every week is big in the AFL, and this week is no different. All Victorian clubs will now be located in a Queensland HUB. Does this pose an advantage to those Queensland teams? Victoria will see no more games this season, we take a look at a few grounds that could be considered for the Grand Final. We introduce a new segment to the show where Matt and Jake take a look at teams they believe that are currently feeling the heat in there codes, in our Under Pressure teams of the week.
Thursday Jul 23, 2020
Episode 17 - Fixture release for AFL plus NBL Great calls time
Thursday Jul 23, 2020
Thursday Jul 23, 2020
It is a jam packed episode, as it has been a busy week in sport. We begin by talking cricket, and the decision made by the ICC to postpone the T20 World Cup, when will it be now? There's been plenty of movement in the NBL as free agency has just begun, as well as taking a look at seasoned veteran, Damian Martin, who has decided to call time on a magnificent career. Like the AFL, the Suncorp Super Netball have taken all teams over to Queensland, ready for the upcoming season, which begins August 1. Also, the AFL have since release the fixture for the next 4 rounds. We take a look at the winners and losers from this, plus another edition of the Under Pressure teams of the week.
Thursday Jul 30, 2020
Episode 18 - Footy Frenzy begins and NRL Superstar returns
Thursday Jul 30, 2020
Thursday Jul 30, 2020
In another huge week in sport, we talk NRL and favourite son Sonny Bill Williams will return to the Sydney Roosters in a massive signing for the NSW team. The Suncorp Super Netball begins this weekend, but not before many changes have been made. We take a look at the Footy Frenzy that sees the AFL play 33 games in 20 days, as well as taking a look at Alastair Clarkson and his Hawks. As always, we go through our Under Pressure Teams of the Week and finish up with an Formula 1 report after an exciting start to its season.
Friday Aug 07, 2020
Episode 19 - Coaches Breach Protocols
Friday Aug 07, 2020
Friday Aug 07, 2020
When you think you've seen it all during this pandemic, with players getting into trouble. We now have veteran head coaches who have been pulled up by their specific codes about breaking protocols. All that ,plus, we take a look at some cricket news that we believe should've been introduced a long time ago, Formula 1 and the current scene with one specific driver and as always we finish off with another instalment of the under pressure teams of the week. Tune In!!!
Tuesday Aug 18, 2020
Episode 20 - Footy Frenzy Finished, where's your team at?
Tuesday Aug 18, 2020
Tuesday Aug 18, 2020
Excited to bring you the 20th episode of the Under Pressure podcast. The guys change up the dynamic this episode, by taking a look at the AFL ladder and recapping the Footy Frenzy that has just completed. How every team will fair going into the 2nd part of the season, who's struggling, who has taken the competition by storm and what surprises have arose during this time?