Winners R Grinners is a straight-talking Australian sports podcast covering the biggest talking points across Cricket, NRL, AFL, and everything in between.
Each episode breaks down the week’s results, controversies, and moments that matter — with honest opinions, strong debate, and a healthy dose of humour.
Whether it’s match reviews, season trends, or the stories flying under the radar, Winners R Grinners is for fans who love their sport discussed the way it is in pubs, car rides, and backyard barbecues.
We open with breaking news following the passing of Australian rock legend Angry Anderson, looking back at his music, Rose Tattoo and his memorable connection to Australian sport.
Then it’s Grand Final entertainment chaos as Tones And I pulls out of the NRL pre-game show, leaving the league without a headline act. We also look at the latest refereeing controversy, with a leading referee ruled out of contention as the finals reach the business end.
On the field, we review the NRL semi-finals and look ahead to the preliminary finals, before crossing codes for a preview of the AFL Grand Final.
And finally, basketball is back, with the new NBL season getting underway.
Music, controversy, finals footy and a new season tipping off — plenty to get through in Episode 21 of Winners R Grinners.
2 Sept 2026
Episode 19 - Go Your Own Way
Finals footy is here, and there’s plenty happening across the codes.
This week we look at the latest NRL news, including the Broncos in crisis and the heartwarming story surrounding Jai Arrow’s 99th game, before wrapping up all the action from Round 26.
We also check in on the latest AFL news and the Wildcard Finals, head into the final round of the QRL Hostplus Cup, preview the FNQRL Grand Final, and wrap up the latest AFL Cairns finals action.
It’s September, the pressure is building, and from here on in there’s nowhere to hide.
20 Aug 2026
Episode 18 - Swans in trouble
This week we look at the fallout from the Sydney Swans scandal and what it could mean heading into the AFL finals.
We also turn our attention to the NRL as the finals loom, plus the latest signings and retirements, a review of the weekend’s NRL and AFL action, QRL results, and all the latest from the AFL Cairns and FNQRL Finals.
Another packed episode of national and Far North Queensland sport.
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