Episode 1667: Australia’s Apocalypse Now, Sarries Rubber Hits Road, Joey Carbery Injury Woes, Eoin’s New Slot
Australia is currently suffering the worst bushfires in living memory – every image of destruction and death a sobering reminder of the damage caused by rising temperatures and a prolonged drought.
Australian sports journalist Rohan Connolly joins us to talk about life in Australia this summer, the continued denial of climate change as it happens in front of our eyes, and the shameful reaction of Australian politicians across the aisle.
Last on Murdoch/New Corp influence. Last night, the PM was confronted by upset locals in Cobargo, strong words captured on camera with audio, clearly a news story. Been duly reported in most international media. And on H-Sun homepage now? Literally not a word. #AustraliaBurning pic.twitter.com/u6GqGxwuwW
— Rohan Connolly (@rohan_connolly) January 2, 2020
A very sad piece today. Matt Williams: Scale of the catastrophe in Australia is like nothing I have ever seen https://t.co/nDyaEjueCL
— Matt Williams (@MattRCNM) January 3, 2020
Chris Hewett tells us why Saracens have started (perhaps belatedly) to off-load some of their big names as the penalties for salary cap infringements start to bite, and we sympathise with Joey Carbery, struck down with injury again this week, and outline Munster’s outhalf options.
Great to read this from new Saracens’ CEO Edward Griffiths.
“You either reduce your headcount by letting people go or alternatively you reduce the salaries of those already there”.
An honest and practical response.
Hopefully, everyone else will get the memo.
— Paul Williams (@thepaulwilliams) January 6, 2020
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Plus there’s Eoin’s new slot “Mic’d-Up Sports Stars Saying Funny Shit”, the benefits of a cult of positivity, and Simon’s roller-coaster predictions form takes another tumble.
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