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Sport Nation Afternoons

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Southland Stags
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New Zealand Rugby
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Warriors
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New Zealand U21 Netball Team
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Grace Nweke
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Join Manawatu's finest, Mark Stafford for Sport Nation Afternoons every Tuesday to Friday from midday. Daniel McHardy picks up the mic for the start of the week, on Mondays with McHardy, and Mark Watson hosts Sunday Afternoons.

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Latest Episodes

Staffy chats the future of Liv Golf, Grace Nweke's comments on Noeline Taurua being axed from the Halberg Sporting moment of the year, the T20 world cup format and the updates in the Zac Lomax saga.

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In the third hour of Afternoons with Staffy, Staffy chats to Australian golf mag editor Callum Hill, Fight Club Podcast host Stephen Foote talks UFC, and we have a show cross with Guy Heveldt.

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The Fight Club podcast's Stephen Foote joins Mark Stafford to go through all the latest results from UFC 325 and all other things from the world of UFC.

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Australian Golf Mag editor Callum Hill joins Mark Stafford to look at all the latest news and information from around the world for golf.

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Recent Guests

Brad Thorn
Former professional rugby player and dual international for New Zealand and Australia.
Episode: Afternoons with Staffy and Gelo - Hour 1: Brad Thorn and Talkback
Anthony Gelling
Former Warrington and New Zealand Warriors rugby league player.
Episode: Afternoons with Staffy and Gelo - Hour 1: Brad Thorn and Talkback
BJ Watling
Head coach of the Northern District's Brave
Northern District's Brave
Episode: Northern Brave head coach BJ Watling: Super Smash final preview
Henry Moore
Legal expert in sports law and representative from Tavendale Partners
Tavendale Partners
Episode: Afternoons with Staffy Hour 2 - Tavendale Lawyers Henry Moore, a TAB Odds update & 'The Water Cooler'
Christy Doran
Rugby editor at The Roar, providing insights into rugby coaching dynamics and Australian rugby news
The Roar
Episode: Mondays with McHardy (On A Tuesday) Hour 2 - The Roar Rugby Editor Christy Doran, 'The Presser', Thad Taylor from the TAB & 'Over/Under Reactions'
Andrew Seabrook
Managing Director of New Zealand Bloodstock
New Zealand Bloodstock
Episode: Afternoons with Staffy - Karaka Sales Special
Bjorn Baker
Trainer based in Australia
Bjorn Baker Racing
Episode: Afternoons with Staffy - Karaka Sales Special
Stephen Marsh
Trainer with a focus on young racing prospects
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Cam George
CEO of the Warriors
Warriors
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Hosts

Mark Stafford
Host of Sport Nation Afternoons, engaging with listeners on sports discussions and analysis.
Daniel McHardy
Co-hosting Mondays with McHardy, contributing to insightful sports commentary and talk back segments.

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 35 ratings
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    Riccardo Ball does a great job when he’s broadcasting and is really good to listen to. Please can you give Riccardo Ball the regular gig.

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    Australiaa year ago

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Listeners praise the engaging commentary and the depth of analysis provided by the hosts.
People appreciate the balance of serious topics like mental health alongside light-hearted sports banter.
The show is recognized for bringing in interesting guests that add value to the discussions.

Chart Rankings

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#192
New Zealand/Sports

Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Dave Worsley | Tennis journalist on the latest from the Australian Open (25/1/26)
Q: When you look back over 27 years of the Australian Open, is there a particular match that really stands out for you?
Dave Worsley reflects on several memorable matches, noting his early experiences and unique challenges faced during tournaments.
Gordon McCauley | Former Kiwi road cyclist reflects on his career (25/1/26)
Q: When did you start to realize you had talent in cycling?
McCauley mentions a significant moment at the national team time trial competition when he felt he had potential.
Gordon McCauley | Former Kiwi road cyclist reflects on his career (25/1/26)
Q: How did you get into cycling? Where did you grow up?
McCauley shares his upbringing by foster parents who were a cycling family, and how a school event got him hooked on cycling.
Brave & Beyond's Craig Ross: How to prepare your child for an awesome year of sport
Q: What do you think, and they're not coaching, so they just want to support their kids?
The most important conversation is to talk about what the kids want from their sport this year and what success looks like for them.
Brave & Beyond's Craig Ross: How to prepare your child for an awesome year of sport
Q: Is it important for kids to have goals? Is it important for parents and children to set some sort of goals for sport?
It's important for kids to have goals that are realistic and challenging; parents should support their children in this process without owning the goals themselves.

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1. Brad Thorn
2. Anthony Gelling
3. BJ Watling
4. Henry Moore
5. Christy Doran
6. Andrew Seabrook
7. Bjorn Baker
8. Stephen Marsh

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