Hooked on Sport
After 19 years as a sports columnist for the Sunday Mail I am now sharing the local SA sporting news on my weekly podcast, Hooked on Sport. Without the newspaper column, there is a void in SA media covering community sport and the stories within. In each episode I’ll cover five stories. 15 minutes of your time and you’re up to date!
Episodes
A busy week in SA's sports news.
FAIR OR FARCE
- The AFL world is too quick to judge coaches
- The positive drugs test attributed to Montrezl Harrell in China only underlines what a farce Chinese drug testing is
- Australia will start the home Ashes next summer as huge favourites
- The world’s most unlikable sportspeople are professional golfers
- South Adelaide and West Adelaide should merge
YOU'RE THE GM
HOOKY'S POWER RANKINGS
SPONSO...
00:43 Welcome
- Port vs Swans
- The latest on LIV golf and North Adelaide Golf Course
09:11 Fair or Farce
17:58 You’re the GM
22:25 Hooky's Power Rankings
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(01:08) World Test Championship Final
(03:14) Adelaide vs Hawthorn
(04:30) Fair or Farce
- Australia's Men's Test Team
- Adelaide Crows
- Australian Football's Hall of Fame
- Adelaide Thunderbirds
- SANFL
(20:33) You’re the CEO
(25:08) Hooky's Power Rankings
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- Fair or Farce
- You’re the GM
- Cool news in SA sport
- SA sport club power rankings
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(01:30) Port Power
(05:15) Tassie Devils - who is coaching
(09:10) Hooky’s Quick Bites - Local Legends
(11:40) Swarmer Squash SA Open – James Rogers
(20:30) Premier League Netball – Leanne Eichler
(41:00) Hooky’s Marathon Update
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Colin Rowston, Umpiring Manager with the Adelaide Footy League talks of the growth in umpiring numbers and where their focus is at this time of the season.
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We recap the Showdown, have a look at a couple of footy issues, discuss Virat Kohli's legacy, Rory's coming to Australia and listen in on Hooky's Quick Bites!
Colin Rowston, Umpiring Manager with the Adelaide Footy League talks of the growth in umpiring numbers and where their focus is at this time of the season.
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Ben chats with Bec Northcott and Edon Abbot who share their story about making history in the SANFL.
On Friday 18th April 2025, Edon and Bec became the first women to team up and do a play-by-play call in an SANFL game.
(04:07) Bec and Edon make history - game day audio
(07:12) Interview continues
Women's League RD5 - 04/18/2025, SANFLW.
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Ben shares his thoughts on this Saturday's Showdown, and beyond!
Guests Bec Northcott and Edon Abbot tell us about their history making day in the SANFL.
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The Adelaide United A-League Women’s Team had a finals win, their first ever, our guest Dom Rinaldo talks all things Adelaide United.
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Doddsy & Rinaldo Uncensored is your weekly fix of football chat. Hosted by Dom Rinaldo and former Socceroo Travis Todd, the podcast delves into the world of football.
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Today we talk athletics, footy and some exciting news for SA cricket.
The Adelaide United A-League Women’s Team had a finals win, their first ever, our guest Dom Rinaldo talks all things Adelaide United.
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Doddsy & Rinaldo Uncensored is your weekly fix of football chat. Hosted by Dom Rinaldo and former Socceroo Travis Todd, the podcast delves into the world of football.
Our guest is National Lacrosse player Olivia Parker who discusses the state of the game in South Australia, previews this weekend’s opening round of the local competition, and looks ahead to Lacrosse returning to the Olympics in 2028.
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Today we talk athletics, basketball and footy.
Our guest is National Lacrosse player Olivia Parker who discusses the state of the game in South Australia, previews this weekend’s opening round of the local competition, and looks ahead to Lacrosse returning to the Olympics in 2028.
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In this special Easter episode Ben looks at the big issues in sport this week.
- Rory's win at The Masters
- Melbourne Football Club looking for a new CEO
- Good Friday Football?
- The future of Gather Round and how SA should approach it
- Isaias to set new club record for Adelaide United Men's Team
- Happy Birthday Alan Shiell
Zoe Manton and Michael Munn, two premiership players from the Glenelg Golf Club share the excitement of being ...
Zoe Manton and Michael Munn, two premiership players from the Glenelg Golf Club share the excitement of being part of the winning teams who achieved the 'Big Double' in the Golf SA Metropolitan Pennant Finals last Sunday.
Glenelg won both Division 1 Premierships, the Simpson Cup (Men) and Sanderson Cup (Women).
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Ben talks Gather Round, The Masters, local Golf Finals and SA athletes achieving in Perth.
Bharat Sundaresan joins Ben Hook to recap the historic win by the South Australians in the Sheffield Shield Final.
Bharat and Hooky were there to see every ball bowled and provide us with an insight into the final and the excitement at Karen Rolton Oval.
Special thanks to RunDNA for coming on as a Supporter. RunDNA have footwear for all types of walkers and runners. Open 7 days - Hindmarsh and Fullarton stores.
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(05:50) New Podcast Supporter, welcome Run DNA
(07:52) Thursday Night Footy
(13:30) AFL Season 2026
(15:40) Premier Cricket Grand Finals
(20:46) Pennant Golf Semi-Finals this weekend
(27:08) Adelaide Softball Premier League Grand Final
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