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Join comedian Andrew “Barney” Barnett and NRL Premiership winner Chad Townsend for Around The Grounds, as the boys dive into all the weekend’s sporting action and catch up with a range of special guests across the summer! Catch Around The Grounds LIVE every Saturday morning at 9:00am AEDT on SEN 1170 AM Sydney, SEN 693 AM Brisbane and anytime on the SEN App.
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Around the Grounds with Barney and the Professor returns with a Vegas preview from Chad Townsend, Rugby League journeyman Jeremy Lattimore gives us an insight into the Dragons, and Andrew Hawkins gives the latest racing tips. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Around the Grounds with Chad Townsend is back — and Barney has returned! The boys break down the pre-season trials, react to massive news out of the Penrith Panthers with Nathan Cleary hit with a Grade 2 charge, and go deep on the Australia cricket team after a disappointing World Cup campaign. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Around the Grounds with Chad Townsend is back — and Michael Carayannis is stepping in for Barney! The boys dive into pre-season trials, Andrew Hawkins brings you the latest racing tips, and Damon Lowrey wraps up all the breaking NBL news Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Around the Grounds with Barney and Chad Townsend is back! Latest NRL news, Andrew Hawkins with the latest racing tips, and Chad reveals all his Super Bowl predictions for Monday! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Around the Grounds with Barney and Chad Townsend is back! Hardest stadiums to play at, Brenton Speed brings all the latest Australian Open action, and Chad reveals a secret story about a player’s interesting hygiene. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Around the Grounds with Barney and Professor is back, featuring Weetbix Kids Chat, former Wallaby Matt Giteau on the 2027 Rugby World Cup and Top 100 Day as the boys share their favourite songs Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Former Wallaby Matt Giteau joins Around the Grounds with Barney and the Professor to discuss the signing of Angus Crichton, unpack its significance for Australian rugby, and preview the road to the 2027 Rugby World Cup. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Luke Keary steps into the chair for Chad for another edition of Around the Grounds. George Burgess dials in to fire a shot at Big Nelson Asofa-Solomona after his comfortable win. Sydney FC star Ben Garuccio joins the show to share ideas on how to improve the A-League, and we wrap up a massive night of sport across the Big Bash and boxing. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
A massive Around the Grounds as Barney and Chad Townsend break down a huge weekend of sport, relive the biggest moments from the Ashes, and Dragons star Valentine Holmes joins us with insights into pre-season life and the upcoming Vegas trip. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Dragons and Maroons Star Val Holmes joins Around the Grounds to chat preseason preparations, Vegas, and the signing of Keaon Koloamatangi! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
A massive first show for 2026 with MC stepping in for Barney. Knights forward Mat Croker joins us to give an inside look at the club’s pre-season and what Justin Holbrook has been like since coming on board. The boys also wrap up all the latest cricket news, including Usman Khawaja’s retirement, and preview the final Test at the SCG. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Knights forward Mat Croker joins ATG to chat about the Knights' pre-season and the impact of Justin Holbrook. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
A huge Around the Grounds as Barney and Chad Townsend dive into the weekend's sport, all the Ashes action with Comedian Billy Darcy and get to catch up Barmy Army member Fun Time Tony! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Comedian Billy Darcy joins the boys to discuss his new comedy special and share his thoughts on all things cricket. They're also joined by Barmy Army leader Fun Time Tony to talk about the Poms' tragic start to the Ashes series! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Matty G from the SpeakFree Podcast joins the boys to give a live update from the West Tigers rally! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
A huge Around the Grounds as Barney and Chad Townsend dive into the weekend's sport, all the Ashes action with Simon Katich and get a preseason catch up with Cowboys' star Scott Drinkwater. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Viral sensation Aaron Gocs joins Barney and Chad to chat about his whirlwind 24 hours of cricketing fame. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Cowboys' fullback Scott Drinkwater joins Barney and Chad Townsend to chat about the Cowboys Pre-Season, excitement around Vegas and rumours about Drinky's future. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
SEN Cricket's Simon Katich joins Barney and Chad to chat the first two days of the Test, Aussie's cheap wickets and the Day 3 strategy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Wrapping the first hour of Around The Grounds with Barney and Chad Townsend as they dive into the Second Test, surprising Knighthoods and we give out the Order of Old Mate Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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