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Carlton performed an exercise in disaster aversion as Michael Voss talked about being 'targeted'. Who has greater scrutiny on Friday, Zach Merrett or Dylan Moore? In the NRL, history beckons for South Sydney's Alex Johnston in a typically bitter clash with the Roosters. Is this FINALLY the year for Benji Marshall and the Tigers? Plus soundbites.
Featured: Corbin Middlemas, AFL commentator, ABC Sport. Nick Campton, NRL 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. 
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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The Matildas have a team full of stars who play at the biggest clubs in the most prestigious leagues. They have a decorated coach, an army of loyal supporters and FA has spared no expense. As we head to the knockout stages of the AFC Asian Cup, it's clear the Tillies moment is here. Can they take it? 
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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The Iran football story keeps evolving. On Wednesday morning, Tony Burke announced two more members of the group were granted asylum. By the afternoon, one of those had opted to return to Iran after all. It underlines the fraught nature of the story, as details emerge around retribution concerns for those involved and we learn specifics of how authorities helped the six women who will remain in Australia. 
Featured: Amanda Shalala, senior reporter, 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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The ex-Origin winger has lost hundreds of thousands of dollars and drawn heavy criticism from the game where he made his name, but Zac Lomax clearly believes in his switch to rugby. The new Western Force recruit speaks to us about the move and doubled down on his belief that rugby's global appeal was the central plank of his decision to join the fifteen-man code. Featured: Zac Lomax, Western Force and Rugby Australia recruit. 
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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Iran's AFC Asian Cup is over, but the on field part of their story feels insignificant in the context of the players' broader situation. Confusion and fear surround the players who have been described as "wartime traitors" by powerful figures in the Middle East nation. Chaotic scenes outside their last game have underlined the concerns. Who is responsible for their safety and what fate awaits them once they leave Australia? We unpack a story that is towering over the soccer tournament. Featured: Amanda Shalala, senior reporter, 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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