His optimism that we will see big crowds in Melbourne this summer, expectations the teams will be able to move freely by the start of tournament, plans to facilitate the Perth Scorchers hosting each of their seven home games in the west, whether the BBL fixture can accommodate quarantine, why the WBBL is the best women's cricket tournament in the world, and more.

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Big Bash Leagues GM Alastair Dobson (9.11.21)

How he's rapt to have taken up the opportunity to score a century on the Melbourne Cricket Ground, his determination to savour the experience of playing for Victoria, how he scores from similar shots but plays the ball a little bit later at Sheffield Shield level, and more.

Victorian batsman James Seymour (9.11.21)

How Virat Kohli has shown us he is tired, the impact he could have unburdened by the T20 captaincy, why Ravi Shastri's departure as coach is a sad conclusion to one of the great eras of Indian cricket, the performances of the associates at the T20 World Cup, examining Australia and Pakistan's prospects ahead of their semi-final meeting, rolling seedings, and more.

Cricket writer Bharat Sundaresan (9.11.21)

The sense of superiority that permeates through New South Welsh cricket, how a pay rise for NRL players has been received, and more.

Across the divide with Andrew Voss (9.11.21)

His experience of touring Pakistan with the World XI in 2017, how the Australian players will approach the Test team's first tour there in 24 years, his "constant dialogue" with Justin Langer and selectors over his future, the way he has agitated England fans ahead of the Ashes, why the English cricketers' comfort and happiness in Australia is essential for the Ashes, and more.

Australian Test captain Tim Paine (9.11.21)

Brendon McCullum on Australia's progression to the semi-finals at the T20 World Cup, Robert Craddock on David Warner's 89 from 56 balls against the West Indies, Melbourne Cup-winning jockey James McDonald on his record-breaking carnival, Andrew Bensley with his top five horses in the country after Cup week, and Jamie Whincup after his win in a saturated Sydney Supernight.

Whateley in a snapshot (8.11.21)

Former New Zealand Test captain Brendon McCullum, Melbourne Cup-winning jockey James McDonald, and racing driver Jamie Whincup after his victory in the Sydney Supernight.

Whateley in 30 Minutes (8.11.21)

Our snap judgements on Australia's progress to the semi-finals of the T20 World Cup and the Melbourne Cup Carnival, before former New Zealand Test captain Brendon McCullum (14:53), sportswriter Robert Craddock (27:47), jockey James McDonald (58:07), Andrew Bensley (1:09:10), racing driver Jamie Whincup (1:23:12), Ben Graham's review of Week 9 of the NFL season (1:40:23), and Bryce McGain on Victoria's Sheffield Shield form (1:47:26).

Whateley full show (8.11.21)

The former Test spinner explains how James Pattinson, Scott Boland and Will Sutherland combined to put Victoria in a winning position against New South Wales, how Chris Rogers' coaching has prepared Nic Maddinson for another run at a Test spot, and his expectations for the final day of the match.

Bryce McGain on Victoria's Sheffield Shield form (8.11.21)

Andrew and Gerard recap the Melbourne Cup Carnival, ponder what is next for the field, and run through their respective top five horses in the country.

Andrew Bensley (8.11.21)

The "different set of challenges" he faced throughout his victory in a saturated Sydney Supernight, how he has seen Shane van Gisbergen's Championship campaign, and more.

Racing driver Jamie Whincup (8.11.21)

How the Denver Broncos have put themselves within reach of the playoffs after an up-and-down start to the season, how the Cleveland Browns overcame distractions to "romp" past the Cincinnati Bengals, and more.

Ben Graham reviews Week 9 of the NFL season (8.11.21)

How Australia's progression to the semi-finals of the T20 World Cup has ramifications for Justin Langer's future, the "electric crackle" speculation has sent through David Warner, how this Pakistan team contrasts with earlier iterations, whether Chris Gayle has gone on too long and why that's okay, how England teams have been "too stiff for their own good" on Ashes tours in the past, whether Nic Maddinson could feature for the Test team this summer, his picks for two contentious spots in the batting line-up, and more.

Sportswriter Robert Craddock (8.11.21)

When he felt he could break the record for the most winners in a Cup week, the way he would look up to Brett Prebble, how he felt the weight of expectation ahead of his ride on Zaaki on Stakes Day, his hopes of a short rest in Sydney before he has to regroup for the Hunter, and more.

James McDonald reflecting on the Melbourne Cup Carnival (8.11.21)

His surprise to see India fall short of the semi-finals, why the Australian batting line-up is still "slightly fragile" even with David Warner in form, how New Zealand overcome a gulf in skill with resourcefulness and sacrificial play, the way Pakistan have demonstrated their dedication, whether the prestige of the T20 World Cup is approaching that of the one day World Cup, and more.

Former New Zealand Test captain Brendon McCullum (8.11.21)

Gerard Whateley, along with his long list of media and industry accolades, joins the station and Crocmedia as Chief Sports Caller, spearheading football, and racing coverages - as well as hosting the ultimate morning radio show, "Whateley". Combining authoritative journalism and sharp-eyed analysis with emotive broadcasting, Gerard Whateley is a unique voice in the coverage of sport in Australia. He'll bring all that and more to SEN mornings in 2018.

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