Hey everybody, Here’s the recap from the previous week for our Domestic Sports Weekly Wrap: * The Western Warriors have done it again, storming into a third straight Sheffield Shield final and with favourable results will host it at the WACA starting Thursday v Tasmania * Double game 3 heartbreak for both the Perth Lynx and Perth Wildcats in their quest to win the championship and make the championship series respectively * Whilst our men couldn't get the job done and it be 0-4 to start the seas...
Mar 18, 2024•20 min•Season 4Ep. 22
Hey everyone, We're back! This time, PSA Wesley backline assistant coach Chris Boulay returns for Opening Round/Round 1 Review + Preview to breakdown the REVIEW where we look at the Winners and Losers, Stats of the Week that this season rebranded as the ‘Look At Me’s’, returning segment in Adam’s All Star 5 and our Burning Questions to the two WA teams. Finally we look to tip a winner in Round 1 and who's going to be in the Grand Final?! Best of luck for your tips and your team :) Don't forget t...
Mar 14, 2024•1 hr 4 min•Season 4Ep. 21
Hey everybody, Here’s the recap from the previous week for our Domestic Sports Weekly Wrap: * For the Perth Wildcats, it was a win in Game 1 of the semi final series v Tasmania and they got the job done in a scintillating game. Next up on Monday is game 2 away trying to sweep the JackJumpers * Staying with basketball, our Perth Lynx are just in some unreal and insane form, obliterating the Southside Flyers off the floor to take a 1-0 away lead in the GF series and head home with a Thursday game ...
Mar 10, 2024•20 min•Season 4Ep. 20
Hey everyone, We're back! To kick off season 2024, TheSportsEscape's Tim Natkanski helps me preview Season 2024 where we look at the BIG issues leading into the season, Adam’s All Star 5 returns by popular demand, we make our own predictions for the season in the form of risers and sliders, top 8 and who/what we're excited about and some burning questions for our the two WA teams. Finally we look to tip a winner in the Opening Round. Best of luck for your tips and your team :) Don't forget to li...
Mar 06, 2024•1 hr 1 min•Season 4Ep. 19
Hey everybody, Here’s the recap from the previous week for our Domestic Sports Weekly Wrap: * How could we not start with the Perth Lynx? Almost had their season finished but are now on a 4 game winning streak including a 2-0 sweep of the reigning champions in the semi finals stamping their ticket to the second GF appearance in three seasons * On the cricket front, the Western Warriors took one step towards defending their Sheffield Shield title with a solid win v Queensland ahead of another mus...
Mar 04, 2024•22 min•Season 4Ep. 18
Hey everybody, Here’s the recap from the previous week for our Domestic Sports Weekly Wrap: * It's triple treats, a treble of titles and three-peat for this all conquering domestic team in the Western Warriors with yet another Marsh One Day Cup triumph * The Perth Lynx took care of their side of the equation winning on Saturday, have results go their way and have slid into a semi final position beginning this Thursday v Townsville Fire * Whilst it was just a draw albeit against top of the table ...
Feb 26, 2024•15 min•Season 4Ep. 17
Hey everybody, Here’s the recap from the previous week for our Domestic Sports Weekly Wrap: * Top 2 was sewn up going into the final round for the Perth Wildcats but 0/2 from the weekend was not the way they wanted to finish the regular season * It's season over for our Western Fury as they capitulated under the Queensland Fire pressure themselves going 0/2 in their two matches having needed to win both to make the final * In some positive news, the Perth Glory had wins both on and off field, fi...
Feb 19, 2024•26 min•Season 4Ep. 16
Hey everybody, Here’s the recap from the previous week for our Domestic Sports Weekly Wrap: * The Perth Wildcats clinch a top 2 spot in emphatic fashion over the Cairns Taipans across the weekend * Whilst it was just a draw and the team let slip 3 points in heartbreaking fashion, that's four games undefeated for the men in purple * To the women and they got a much needed point in a thrilling final strike in Saturday evenings contest Don't forget to like, subscribe, leave a rating and a review on...
Feb 12, 2024•15 min•Season 4Ep. 15
Hey everybody, Here’s the recap from the previous week for our Domestic Sports Weekly Wrap: * Heartbreak for the Perth Heat two years running against the same opposition in the Championship Series across the weekend * 7 points in their last three matches (two wins and a draw) is seeing the Perth Glory go on a mini run of positive form and hopefully to keep it rolling * It was a bit of a reality check both for the Perth Wildcats and Western Warriors with tough defeats saying to them they need to ...
Feb 05, 2024•23 min•Season 4Ep. 14
Hey everybody, Here’s the recap from the previous week for our Domestic Sports Weekly Wrap: * The Perth Heat booked their spot in the Championship Series next weekend in a rematch from last years final with a 2-1 series win over Brisbane * Perth Wildcats bounced back from a disastrous outing on Thursday to split their weekend 1-1, clinch a spot in the Finals this early and have top spot still up for grabs * For our Perth Glory men, whilst it was just a draw, they were undefeated across their two...
Jan 29, 2024•18 min•Season 4Ep. 13
Hey everybody, Here’s the recap from the previous week for our Domestic Sports Weekly Wrap: * Our Perth Wildcats are rolling sitting pretty in the top two approaching the back end of the season * It was setbacks for their top 2 aspirations in the Perth Heat and Perth Lynx on the weekend going 2-2 in their home series and 0-2 on the road respectively * The Perth Scorchers claimed a big scalp over the previously undefeated Brisbane Heat in a 'scorcher' at Perth Stadium Saturday with one more neede...
Jan 15, 2024•25 min•Season 4Ep. 12
Hey everybody, Here’s the recap from the previous week for our Domestic Sports Weekly Wrap: * The Perth Wildcats are rolling winning three out of four on the road across their away stretch with RAC Arena unavailable and sitting pretty in second * For the Perth Scorchers men and Perth Lynx they had similar results unable to get an away win over Adelaide (second clash) and Townsville respectively but at home they're very tough to take out coasting to wins over Adelaide (first clash) and believe it...
Jan 08, 2024•26 min•Season 4Ep. 11
Hey everybody, Here’s the recap from the previous week for our Domestic Sports Weekly Wrap: * Perth Wildcats are rolling having won 7 of their last 9 games sitting second on the ladder * To our Perth Heat in the ABL and they themselves have won 9 of their last 12 games across the past three series ahead of a big weekend * The team in orange is continuing with their solid form notching another win at Optus Stadium albeit slightly less convincing than their others this season and are on the tail o...
Jan 01, 2024•25 min•Season 4Ep. 10
Hi everybody, It's been far too long since we've done an NBL Special and so alongside special guest Salvatore DeLuca we break down every team's lowlights and room for improvements plus the highlights or what has gone well across the first 13 rounds of the season. Don't forget to like, subscribe, leave a rating and a review on your favourite podcasting platform, follow us on Instagram (batt_banter) and like us on Facebook.
Dec 29, 2023•1 hr 10 min
Hey everybody, Here’s the recap from the previous week for our Domestic Sports Weekly Wrap: * What....A.....Game! The Perth Wildcats left it late and in thrilling circumstances hung in the game, kept fighting, didn't give up and got a 1P victory mainly thanks to Bryce Cotton * Perth Heat are building momentum winning their past two series 6-2 ahead of a huge challenge versus top of the table Adelaide Bite * Talk about making a statement but how about the Perth Lynx thumping, trouncing and destro...
Dec 18, 2023•20 min•Season 4Ep. 9
Hey everybody, Here’s the recap from the previous week for our Domestic Sports Weekly Wrap: * The Perth Lynx had a mixed affair with a disastrous home outing v Melbourne but to bounce back with an away OT clash v Adelaide * Our Perth Glory women continue to sit pretty at the top of the table with an important win against top contenders Melbourne City * What a curious but anti-climatic way to begin the BBL for the Perth Scorchers as their first match on Sunday being abandoned due to an unsatisfac...
Dec 11, 2023•21 min•Season 4Ep. 8
Hey everybody, Here’s the recap from the previous week for our Domestic Sports Weekly Wrap: * Massive and statement wins came on the hardwood this weekend from both the Perth Wildcats over two time reigning champions Sydney and Perth Lynx disposing of title fancies Melbourne Boomers * It was an extremely disappointing way to finish off such a promising campaign for the Perth Scorchers women losing in a canter in their Challenger Final last Wednesday evening * The Perth Heat got back in the winne...
Dec 04, 2023•9 min•Season 4Ep. 7
Hey everybody, Here’s the recap from the previous week for our Domestic Sports Weekly Wrap: * Our Perth Thundersticks women have gone back to back Bronze medals in two tight contests across the finals weekend in Canberra * Double losses for both our Perth Lynx and Perth Scorchers but the latter will host the Challenger final this Wednesday * The Perth Glory both men and women had difficult outings both in Brisbane and Wellington respectively Don't forget to like, subscribe, leave a rating and a ...
Nov 28, 2023•20 min•Season 4Ep. 6
Hey everybody, Here’s the recap from the previous week for our Domestic Sports Weekly Wrap: * The Perth Wildcats are simply rolling going into the FIBA break with a 2-0 weekend and five on the trot * Our Western Warriors are back in some form with thrilling victories against SA both in the Marsh Sheffield Shield and One Day Cup to regain their place at the top of the table * For basketball it's not just the men rolling, as the Perth Lynx have made it 3-0 to start the season with some crunch clas...
Nov 20, 2023•28 min•Season 4Ep. 5
Hey everybody, Here’s the recap from the previous week for our Domestic Sports Weekly Wrap: * The Perth Scorchers women march on 4-0 to the season whilst our men took a back step after a positive result last week * To the Perth Wildcats and the pressure has officially come off with three wins on the bounce but a big weekend lies ahead for them * Our Perth Scorchers women are sitting top of the table on the back of a 3-0 stretch between Thursday and Sunday led mostly by captain Sophie Devine Don'...
Nov 13, 2023•26 min•Season 4Ep. 4
Hey everybody, Here’s the recap from the previous week for our Domestic Sports Weekly Wrap: * It was double delight for our Perth Glory as both the men and women got the chocolates and for our ladies in particular they're undefeated and top of the table * This follows suit in the Hockey One as the Perth Thundersticks notched up double victories with the women leading the competition with four wins from four outings * A Batt Blast was clearly all the Perth Wildcats needed for motivation with a gu...
Nov 07, 2023•31 min•Season 4Ep. 3
Hey everybody, Here’s the recap from the previous week for our Domestic Sports Weekly Wrap: * The Perth Wildcats are in real strife and they're in for a well deserved Batt Blast! * Perth Glory men had an unsuccessful trip over to Wellington with the women to resume their season after the international break * In Hockey One, the Perth Thundersticks again split the results with the women leading the way undefeated whilst the men's season is in trouble Don't forget to like, subscribe, leave a ratin...
Oct 30, 2023•27 min•Season 4Ep. 2
Hey everybody, It was such a joy and privilege to have a chat with our newest guest in with Perth Scorchers and Western Fury fast bowler Piepa Cleary. We chat about how cricket became an option for Piepa, her stint in the 100 and current competitions WBBL and WNCL, the life of a bowler when you're being carted but just as important Piepa's work as a podcaster discussing stories of current and former teammates in her podcast series 'Strength in Vulnerability' Don't forget to like, subscribe, leav...
Oct 30, 2023•27 min
Hey everybody, Here’s the recap from the previous week for our Domestic Sports Weekly Wrap: * The Perth Wildcats are in serious strife suffering another loss on the weekend and have been in the furnace and under the pump sitting in the bottom 3 of the ladder * Huge AFLW wins for both Walyalup and West Coast in particular after a tumultuous week in the media was just the ticket * Our Thundersticks and Glory had split results with the women leading the way and the men left to rue their opportuniti...
Oct 24, 2023•22 min•Season 4Ep. 1
Hey everybody, What a privilege and joy that it was to have a chat with the Hockey One women's Perth Thundersticks coach Phil Hulbert. He took the team to a bronze finish last season and is looking to go two better this season. We talk all things Hockey One, how coaching found him, his illustrious career as a player himself for Vic Park-Xavier hockey club and the challenges of being a semi professional coach and player. Don't forget to like, subscribe, leave a rating and a review on your favouri...
Oct 19, 2023•31 min
Hey everybody, Here’s the recap from the previous week for our Domestic Sports Weekly Wrap: * Unfortunately it was a horrid weekend for our two WA AFLW teams with two tough losses and finals now out of reach for both teams * Two losses against top 2 teams for the Perth Wildcats has cast a shadow and doubt about the championship potential of this team * Perth Glory women kicked off their A League women's campaign in style with a statement 2-0 win over Grand Finalists Western United Don't forget t...
Oct 18, 2023•22 min•Season 3Ep. 76
Hi everyone, we're back! This week and returning for back to back podcasts is Tim from thesportsescape that you can find and follow on Instagram and Facebook to talk all the trades, player movement and pick swaps that have happened so far in the ever so appropriately called 'silly season'. Don't forget to like, subscribe, leave a rating and a review on your favourite podcasting platform, follow us on Instagram (batt_banter) and like us on Facebook.
Oct 14, 2023•42 min•Season 3Ep. 75
Hey everybody, Here’s the recap from the previous week for our Domestic Sports Weekly Wrap: * The Western Warriors are rolling with dominant victories against the Victorians in both their Marsh One Day Cup and Sheffield Shield matches * Hockey One is back and what a first up performance from both our men and women Thundersticks teams ahead of the bye * It wasn't the weekend for either of our WA teams in the AFLW with two separate setbacks * Perth Wildcats got the job done on Friday night but the...
Oct 09, 2023•28 min•Season 3Ep. 74
Hey everyone, We're back! This time, debut guest in in Tim from TheSportsEscape on Facebook and Instagram comes on to do a big preview of the the last day in September aka the AFL Grand Final, we look at some good news stories from the GF and dive deeply into all the speculation leading into Free Agency and Trade Period! Don't forget to like, subscribe, leave a rating and a review on your favourite podcasting platform, follow us on Instagram (batt_banter) and like us on Facebook....
Oct 05, 2023•1 hr 2 min•Season 3Ep. 73
Hey everybody, Here’s the recap from the previous week for our Domestic Sports Weekly Wrap: * Double delight for our two WA football teams * A mixed start to the season for the Perth Wildcats winning at home before falling away * The Western Fury and Western Warriors are 2/2 to begin their WNCL and One Day Cup campaigns respectively Don't forget to like, subscribe, leave a rating and a review on your favourite podcasting platform, follow us on Instagram (batt_banter) and like us on Facebook....
Oct 02, 2023•22 min•Season 3Ep. 72
