Episode 2 of The Sports Playbook Thursday Preview is packed. Steph Gilmore has made history winning her 7th Gold Coast Pro title — 21 years after her first — while Queensland's Ethan Ewing claimed the men's event on home soil. The West Tigers are building something real under Benji Marshall, with Jahreem Bula signing through to 2030. Australian Athletics delivered bronze and a national record at the relay. And in a significant moment for the game, the AFL has fined Carlton $75,000 over the Elijah Holland situation — and is now pushing for mandatory full-time psychologists at every club.

This weekend Daniel previews the AFL Top 3 clash between Fremantle and Hawthorn, a crucial NRL matchup between Manly and the Broncos, Super Netball's Friday night blockbuster, and the Grace Nweke vs Courtney Bruce battle that could decide the Swifts' finals  ...