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Ellie Carpenter summed it up in Sydney, Saturday's Asian Cup final is a 'once in a lifetime' moment. We hear from the Matildas star about the energy derived from expectation as we break down the clash with Japan. In the NRL one coach cut his hand, the other called his own stadium 'sh*thouse' and Reece Walsh trolled his opposition. In the AFL, a veteran Hawk locked down Swans recruit Charlie Curnow and Ross Lyon went off on the perceived haters. 'Pursuing mediocrity' he says, ouch. All of that and more. 
Featured: Sam Lewis, football writer, The Guardian. Zac Bailey, NRL reporter, Channel Nine. 
To catch up on everything that’s making sports headlines recently, listen to more episodes of ABC Sport Daily,’ hosted by Patrick Stack on ABC listen or wherever you get your podcasts, and get in touch with them on social media via @abc_sport. In the episodes we will cover big sporting personalities and all sports, including cricket, soccer, F1, NBA, AFL, AFLW to NRLW & NRL news, to covering competitions like the Olympics, the World Cup, The Ashes, Grand Prix and Grand Finals and more. 
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In an age of optimisation in the search of longevity, it's a humble prop who is setting the gold standard. As Brumbies veteran James Slipper readies to break the Super Rugby games record he reflects on the secrets to durability, how he and the game has changed and whether he might even come out of international retirement. An interview with one of the good blokes of Aussie sport. 
Featured: James Slipper, games record holder, Super Rugby. 
To catch up on everything that’s making sports headlines recently, listen to more episodes of ABC Sport Daily,’ hosted by Patrick Stack on ABC listen or wherever you get your podcasts, and get in touch with them on social media via @abc_sport. In the episodes we will cover big sporting personalities and all sports, including cricket, soccer, F1, NBA, AFL, AFLW to NRLW & NRL news, to covering competitions like the Olympics, the World Cup, The Ashes, Grand Prix and Grand Finals and more. 
To catch up on everything that’s making sports headlines recently, listen to more episodes of ABC Sport Daily,’ hosted by Patrick Stack on ABC listen or wherever you get your podcasts, and get in touch with them on social media via @abc_sport. In the episodes we will cover big sporting personalities and all sports, including cricket, soccer, F1, NBA, AFL, AFLW to NRLW & NRL news, to covering competitions like the Olympics, the World Cup, The Ashes, Grand Prix and Grand Finals and more. 
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At this point, we're all aware of how special Sam Kerr is as a player. In a tournament where she's on the record as saying she could be better, she is still finding a way to own the big moments. Alicia Ferguson tells us that it's probably no coincidence that this has coincided with beaming positive energy from the skipper. We're discussing Kerr's capacity to meet the moment and all the crucial storylines emanating from the Australians semi-final win over China. 
Featured: Alicia Ferguson, former Matildas player. 
To catch up on everything that’s making sports headlines recently, listen to more episodes of ABC Sport Daily,’ hosted by Patrick Stack on ABC listen or wherever you get your podcasts, and get in touch with them on social media via @abc_sport. In the episodes we will cover big sporting personalities and all sports, including cricket, soccer, F1, NBA, AFL, AFLW to NRLW & NRL news, to covering competitions like the Olympics, the World Cup, The Ashes, Grand Prix and Grand Finals and more. 
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Oscar Piastri has gone from world title contender to annoyed spectator. McLaren, his team, have gone from the best technicians in the game, to unable to start their cars. Why has it gone so wrong for the papaya outfit and is it time to freak out? Maybe. The good news is that their issues are being felt across Formula One. 
Featured: Mick Doyle, F1 writer, ABC Sport. 
To catch up on everything that’s making sports headlines recently, listen to more episodes of ABC Sport Daily,’ hosted by Patrick Stack on ABC listen or wherever you get your podcasts, and get in touch with them on social media via @abc_sport. In the episodes we will cover big sporting personalities and all sports, including cricket, soccer, F1, NBA, AFL, AFLW to NRLW & NRL news, to covering competitions like the Olympics, the World Cup, The Ashes, Grand Prix and Grand Finals and more. 
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Joe Montemurro says possession based, control orientated football is in his DNA. He understands the irony of the fact the Matildas abandoned that mentality to edge past North Korea and into the semi-finals of the Asian Cup. The Australians found belief in the process. Montemurro talks golden generation expectations, Alanna Kennedy's renaissance, Sam Kerr's form build and the return of Mackenzie 'brick wall' Arnold. 
Featured: Joe Montemurro, coach, Matildas.
To catch up on everything that’s making sports headlines recently, listen to more episodes of ABC Sport Daily,’ hosted by Patrick Stack on ABC listen or wherever you get your podcasts, and get in touch with them on social media via @abc_sport. In the episodes we will cover big sporting personalities and all sports, including cricket, soccer, F1, NBA, AFL, AFLW to NRLW & NRL news, to covering competitions like the Olympics, the World Cup, The Ashes, Grand Prix and Grand Finals and more. 
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