The Macca's Run

Sam Hargreaves recaps all the day's big footy news including the departure of three recruitment staff from North Melbourne, and calls for increased support for players departing the game. Sam also discusses the state of umpiring with Dean Margetts.

Veteran former AFL umpire Dean Margetts joins Sam Hargreaves to discuss the current state of umpiring, the treatment of umpires by the public and the AFL, and why he thinks turning fully professional would not necessarily improve the standard of decision making.

Sam Hargreaves discusses the state of discourse surrounding AFL umpiring, and the misaligned expectations the public have towards part-time, semi-professionals. Taking in the opinions of David King, Dwayne Russell and plenty more!

Sam Hargreaves answered calls, discussed the AFL commission meeting, spoke to Herald Sun Journalist Sam Landsberger and hosted the Macca's quiz in a jam packed Wednesday evening edition of The Macca's Run

Herald Sun Journalist, Sam Landsberger joined Sam Hargreaves on The Macca's Run to discuss the AFL Commission meeting and what it means for umpires

Join Sam Hargreaves as he recaps the biggest stories from the sporting world, and speaks with Australian and Queensland cricket legends Allan Border and Jimmy Maher about the passing of Andrew Symonds.

Former Queensland and Australian ODI cricketer Jimmy Maher spoke about the life of his great mate Andrew Symonds.

Australian cricket legend and former captain Allan Border speaks with Sam Hargreaves to mourn the passing and relive the great stories of the life of Andrew Symonds.

Sam Hargreaves is joined by two-time Premiership Cat and proud Larrakia man Mathew Stokes to discuss the social and financial benefit an AFL team in the Northern Territory could bring. Sam also looks at today's press conferences from David Noble and Craig McRae, and latest regarding Heritier Lumumba.

Two-time Geelong premiership player and proud Larrakia man Mathew Stokes joins Sam Hargreaves to discuss the merits of a potential AFL team in the Northern Territory, touching on both the social and financial benefits it could bring.

Join Sam Hargreaves as he recaps the weekend of footy action; our feature guest is the West Australian's Mark Duffield who joins us to chat about the seven Eagles players who went to a nightclub against team orders.

The West Australian's senior football writer Mark Duffield joins the show to talk about the latest in the news around the West Coast Eagles players who attended a nightclub against orders.

Sam Hargreaves speaks to Tasmanian Football Board Chair Jim Wilkinson on the impact the JackJumpers have had on sport in the state as they continue their push for an AFL license. Sam also takes calls on what you want to see more of from AFL players, and who represents the good guys and the dark side in sport.

Tasmanian Football Board Chair Jim Wilkinson returns to the Macca's Run to discuss the success of the Tasmania JackJumpers in the NBL, and whether the goodwill surrounding the side moves the state any closer to an AFL license.

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