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Every Saturday morning while you're on your way to local sport, Phil Holmes and Andrew Brown speak to not just local coaches and athletes but those who've gone on to make a career from the sport they love.

Catch Phil and Browny on the Sporting Pulse, Saturday Morning's from 8 on 981 3HA.

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  • S4 · E41
    Friday · 36 min

    3HA - The Sporting Pulse October 24

    On this week's The Sporting Pulse with Phil and Browny, the lads will cover off CBL and HDL Cricket plus special guests this week: Hamilton Harness Driver Jackie Barker who's racing at Globe Derby and Hamilton Racing-Club on Monday. and new Heathmere FNC Senior Footy Coach, Bob Wilson. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  • S4 · E40
    October 16 · 39 min

    3HA - The Sporting Pulse October 17

    On the show this week, boxer Donald "Duck" Jones who defended his Australian Super Middle Weight title last week, plus new President of Hamilton District Cricket Association, Matt Brown. Plus a round up of all local sport happening across the South West. Hear the show live every Saturday morning from 8am on 3HA See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  • S4 · E39
    October 9 · 37 min

    3HA - The Sporting Pulse - October 10

    THIS WEEK'S GUEST LINEUP: Sam Hyland | Retired Jockey & SEN Track Racing Analyst Discussing Saturday's Hamilton Cup meeting and a huge day of Group 1 racing around Australia! Kurt Russell | Former Townsville & Mount Gambier Basketballer, New @PortlandCoasters Men's CBL Coach Looking ahead to his team's first home game this Sunday against the Hamilton Hurricanes. PLUS IN A HUGE SHOW: Phil and Browny will also be breaking down the latest local achievements across: Gymnastics Cricket Bowls Football Athletics See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  • S4 · E38
    October 2 · 36 min

    3HA - The Sporting Pulse October 3

    Join Phil and Browny each Saturday morning, life 8:00 AM for The Sporting Pulse on 3HA Guests this weekend: • Claire Burrell – Spokesperson for the Australian Pedal Car Grand Prix, taking place at Coleraine this Saturday. • Nell Carter – Local horse trainer who took out last week's Coleraine Cup with her 11-year-old gelding, Mangione. Plus, Phil and Browny will be covering CBL basketball, lawn bowls, harness racing, and local runners competing at Flemington tomorrow. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  • S4 · E37
    September 25 · 41 min

    3HA - The Sporting Pulse -Sept 26

    Catch Sporting Pulse, Live each Saturday at 8 AM on 3HA Here who is joining the show this week: Mick Swan – Heywood Bowling Club bowler chats about his trip to Tweed Heads as part of the Armed Vics team, plus what to look forward to in the upcoming Far Western Playing Area pennant season. Adam Campbell – Local and former Fremantle footballer reflects on his time with the Dockers and shares his thoughts on this weekend’s AFL Grand Final. Nick Brown – Hamilton’s own Brisbane Lions Media Manager gives us the inside track on the Lions' perspective heading into the AFL Grand Final after a whirlwind lead-up week. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  • S4 · E36
    September 18 · 38 min

    Sporting Pulse Sept 19

    Tune in to Sporting Pulse with Phil and Browny. This Week's Guests: Cal Currie: Casterton-Sandford FC Senior Coach joins the show ahead of their big Grand Final appearance. Jamo Ballantyne: Portland footballer and Geelong Cats player previews the VFL Grand Final. Plus, Phil and Browny will cover all the local and major sporting action across the entire weekend. Don't miss it! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  • S4 · E35
    September 12 · 1 hr 11 min

    3HA - The Sporting Pulse -Sept 12

    The Sporting Pulse with Phil and Browny, have a massive lineup covering local finals action, league honors, and state glory: Ryan Burgess – Glenthompson Dunkeld U17 Football Coach on heading into tomorrow's MDFL Grand Final against Penshurst. Gordon Last – Coach of the Tarrington Primary School Mixed Hockey 7s team after being crowned State Champions at Yarraville/Footscray. Josh Rentsch – Penshurst Senior Coach following his incredible third consecutive W J Lewis Medal win as MDFL Best & Fairest. Cody Benson – Dartmoor FNC senior premiership star discussing their SWDFNL Grand Final victory. Rowan Jordan – Branxholme Wallacedale reserves premiership player reflecting on the win and his 27-year wait between flags (1999–2024). Plus, Phil and Browny break down all the latest local football and netball action. Here it live, 8am Saturdays on 981AM/ 92.9FM 3HA See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  • S4 · E34
    September 5 · 1 hr 10 min

    3HA - The Sporting Pulse Sept 5

    Join Phil and Browny for two hours of local sports banter, racing updates, and a massive lineup of special guests on The Sporting Pulse. Ben Reid (Joint Coach, Hawkesdale Macarthur) - Previewing the MDFL Preliminary Final vs. Woorndoo Mortlake Brady Hicks (Reserves Playing Coach, Hamilton Kangaroos) - Looking ahead to the knockout First Semi Final vs. Koroit Georgie Robinson (A Grade Coach & SWDFNL Coach of the Year, Branxholme Wallacedale) - Preparing for the SWDFNL A Grade Grand Final Eliza Fitzpatrick (A Grade Captain & League Best & Fairest, Tyrendarra) - Discussing the Grand Final showdown against Branxholme Wallacedale See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  • S4 · E33
    August 29 · 1 hr 8 min

    Sporting Pulse August 29

    Join Phil and Browny for The Sporting Pulse as we gear up for a massive weekend of local footy, netball, and spring racing! THIS WEEK'S GUEST LINEUP: Sam Gibson | Cavendish FNC Senior Coach Breaking down the huge SWDFNL Preliminary Final clash with Tyrendarra for the right to face Dartmoor in the Grand Final! Damian Van Someren | Hamilton Kangaroos Under 18 Coach Previewing his team's knockout Hampden FNL Elimination Final at Melville Oval this Sunday. Lochie Huppatz | Portland FNC Senior Coach Talking through their season and the do-or-die Elimination Final against Warrnambool. Danny Russell | The Age Sport & Racing Writer Bringing all the latest city headlines on AFL Finals and the Racing Victoria Spring Carnival. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  • S4 · E32
    August 22 · 1 hr 10 min

    The Sporting Pulse August 22nd 2026

    Join Phil and Browny on The Sporting Pulse for a stacked show packed with local sports action! The boys will be talking all things football, basketball, and bull riding during the second hour, along with a fantastic lineup of guests: Scott Judd | Caramut Coach Discussing his team's massive Elimination Final against Glenthompson Dunkeld this Sunday at Macarthur. John Donnelly | Casterton Racing Club The Club Manager joins us ahead of his very last race meeting in the role on Sunday, August 30. Nicole Hyland | Hamilton Kangaroos Discussing her exciting appointment as the new Open Netball Coach for the 2027 season. Zach Burgess | Glenthompson Dunkeld Coach Previewing Sunday's huge Elimination Final clash from the opposition's perspective. Set your alarms for 8:00 AM Saturday, or catch up on LiSTNR, half hour after each week's broadcast. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  • S4 · E31
    August 15 · 1 hr 14 min

    3HA - The Sporting Pulse -Aug 14

    TUNE IN THIS SATURDAY FROM 8 AM Join Phil and Browny on The Sporting Pulse for a stacked show packed with local sports action! The boys will be dissecting all the football and basketball news from around the region with a fantastic lineup of guests: Rhyan Eales | Hamilton Motorcycle Club Catching us up on upcoming club events, including the rounds of the Vic Off Road Championships heading to Dartmoor on August 22 and 23. Josh Miller | Warrnambool Seahawks The local Hamilton basketballer previews the Seahawks’ massive Big V Division Two Preliminary Final clash against the Mildura Heat in Mildura this weekend. Geoff Barker | Western District Umpires Association Reflecting on an incredible milestone as he prepares to umpire his 1,000th game when the Hamilton Kangaroos host North Warrnambool at Melville Oval. Paul Cleaver | Branxholme Wallacedale Coach Discussing the Saints' return to footy finals for the first time since 2017 as they prepare to take on Westerns in Sunday’s Elimination Final at Tyrendarra. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  • S4 · E30
    August 8 · 1 hr 11 min

    Sporting Pulse August 8

    Phil running solo this week, but Browny will dial in for a chat. Guests on the show this week Trish Hurley: Senior netballer for Cavendish Football Netball Club who hits 500 games this weekend Toby Knight: Hamilton Hurricanes Senior Coach John Bell: Heywood FC stalwart in a 2 parter Christian Howlett: Who needs 8 goals to score 100 for Dartmoor FC See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  • S4 · E29
    August 1 · 1 hr 9 min

    3HA - The Sporting Pulse August 1

    Here is what is coming up on this week's show: Sandford FNC 140-Year Reunion: Lachie McCrae joins the show to talk about a massive milestone for the club. Local Sport Wrap-Up: Andrew Brown breaks down all the latest local sporting action. Hamilton Kangaroos Update: A chat with Levi Dare, the new senior coach for the Kangaroos for 2027 Coleraine Reunion: Tim Delany reflects on the 1991 reunion. Racing & Glenthompson Nostalgia: Peter Morganti delivers the latest racing news and looks back at the Glenthompson Under-16s 1996 premiership reunion (including that 17-goal game)! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  • S24 · E28
    July 25 · 1 hr 12 min

    3HA - The Sporting Pulse July 24

    On this wee4k's show are: Donald 'Duck' Jones - local boxer who will be defending his Australian Super Middleweight Title at the Melbourne Pavillion on Saturday night, August 1; Sam Gibson - Cavendish FNC Senior Coach who will lead his team into this weekend's game against the undefeated Dartmoor; Kira Ryan - Team Manager of the Basketball Victoria Select Side heading to South Korea to play in the Women's Korea Basketball Futures League tournament; David Hintum - President of the Hamilton Kangaroos FNC to discuss the Club's year to date and particularly the search for a new Senior Coach in 2027; and Klay Nicholls - Portland footballer playing with the Greater Western Victoria Rebels and coming off his recent good form for Victoria Country in the Under 18 Boys AFL National Championships. Phil and Browny will also wrap up all the local racing and football news in the second hour. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  • S24 · E27
    July 18 · 1 hr 11 min

    3HA - The Sporting Pulse - July 18

    Join Phil and Browny as they catch up with a massive lineup of local sporting guests: Jason Williams (Coleraine Racing Club President) – Previewing Sunday's big 'Jumps, Blues and Brews' race day! Casey Taylor (Heathmere FNC President) – Spilling the details on the newly announced Heathmere Rodeo (Dec 12) and a full club update. Tyrone Ross (Port Fairy FNC Senior Coach) – Breaking down the club's hot form and last week's stellar win over South Warrnambool. Tim Cogger (Hamilton Hurricanes CBL Spokesperson) – Looking ahead to the upcoming basketball season, with a side serving of Branxholme Wallacedale FNC and harness racing news. Plus, the boys will deliver their usual wrap-up of all things local football and netball. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  • S4 · E26
    July 11 · 1 hr 9 min

    The Sporting Pulse July 11

    Phil and Browny have a packed show covering the very best of local sport. Here is this weekend's massive guest lineup Taya Sherlock – Captain of the Hamilton Kangaroos U15 Girls football team, previewing Sunday's Qualifying Final at Portland and reflecting on her Interleague success. Steven Pateman – Champion jumps jockey, breaking down the current jumps season and his upcoming rides at the Hamilton races on Sunday. Lochie Huppatz – Portland FNC Senior Coach, discussing his team's improved form ahead of their clash against the Hamilton Kangaroos at Melville Oval. Brad Cooper – 2001 Hamilton Imperials FNC Senior Premiership Coach, looking ahead to the Past Players and Premiership celebration day at Melville Oval. Plus, in the second hour, the team will dive into all the latest news across South West and Mininera football, harness racing, and bowls. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  • S4 · E25
    July 4 · 1 hr 12 min

    The Sporting Pulse July 4

    On this weeks The Sporting Pulse Browny is flying solo in the studio this weekend, but don't worry—he’ll be catching up with Phil over the phone during the second hour to break down all the local sports action. We’ve got a massive lineup of guests joining the show this week: Henry Bensch – Senior footballer at Penshurst FNC, fresh off a spectacular 8-goal performance last weekend against Tatyoon in front of a huge home town reunion crowd! Alistair Lewis – Local resident who recently conquered the grueling Cairns Ironman after 12 months of dedicated training. John Donnelly – Club Manager at the Casterton Racing Club, joining us to chat about Sunday's big races, jumps racing this season, and, of course, "JD" will be leaving us with his top tip for Sunday. Paul Cleaver – Branxholme Wallacedale FNC senior coach, here to discuss the club's massive top-of-the-ladder clash with the undefeated Dartmoor. Tanner Lovell – Portland FNC senior footballer, locking in to chat about the team's season so far and their highly anticipated Round 12 game against the Hamilton Kangaroos on July 11. Catch the show live from 8am each Saturday morning on 3HA See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  • S4 · E24
    June 27 · 1 hr 20 min

    3HA - The Sporting Pulse -June 26

    On this weekends show: Glenn Howell - one of three locals who recently completed the Cairns Ironman Leayla Pohl - Cavendish Under 18 Women's footballer who has represented the GWV Rebels and Vic Country at Under 16 level this season; Connor Crawford - Hamilton Hurricanes junior basketballer Russell Sherren - Coach of the Penshurst Senior football team which won the MDFL 1986 Premiership and will be celebrating with a reunion at Penshurst this weekend Jason Stewart - local harness racing owner who part-owns one of Australia's best trotters, multiple Group 1 winning mare, Rockinwithattitude, who is heading to the Inter Dominion at Albion Park in Brisbane in early July. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  • S4 · E23
    June 20 · 1 hr 12 min

    3HA - The Sporting Pulse June 20

    With Browny away, Phil is joined by special guest host, Stephen Lovett. On this weeks show: Hamilton Basketball/Netball junior player Nina Roll Kieran Barker from Branxholme/Wallacedale FC Hamilton Kangaroos defender, Will Povey and Sth Fremantle's Jamaine Jones. Plus Browny will call in for a chat. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  • S4 · E22
    June 13 · 1 hr 15 min

    3HA - The Sporting Pulse - June 13

    On the Show This Weekend: Sonia McKay – Netball Director for the South West District Football Netball League, joining the show to give us the full rundown on all things netball across the SWDFNL. Scott Judd – Senior Football Coach at the Caramut FNC, jumping on to chat about the Swans' form and how they are shaping up for their weekend clash. Donald 'Duck' Jones – Local boxing superstar! 'Duck' will be talking to the boys about his preparation ahead of defending his Australian Super Middleweight Title in Melbourne on Saturday night, June 20. Jason Muldoon – AFL Western District and Goldfields Regional Manager, stopping by to talk all things country football, regional development, and big updates across the leagues. Sam Gibson – Senior Football Coach at the Cavendish FNC, giving us the inside word on the team's progress and what to expect on the field this weekend. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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