Fresh Off The Field

Fresh Off the Field is an ABC sports show, bringing you Pacific-focused content from in country professionals. Every Thursday we’ll catch you up on the latest sporting news happening in your own backyard.

Fresh Off The Field is a news podcast hosted by Unknown Host, with 214 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

Unknown Host hosts Fresh Off The Field, a news show with 214 episodes published.

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  American Samoa shocks flag football nation and Oceanic swimmers make waves

  Aug 20, 202654 min

  American Samoa has stunned the flag football world, ending America’s 14-year unbeaten streak - and it’s a story our co-hosts are fighting to share first! New Zealand and Australia continue to make waves on the world stage, with Māori swimmer Erica Fairweather cementing her place at the Pan Pacific Championships, while Indigenous Australian Lani Pallister makes history as the first swimmer to beat American great Katie Ledecky in the 800m. Touch Football and Oztag are also gaining momentum across the Pacific, offering a growing pathway for people to play footy without the fear of injury. Jamie Haro chats with Papa New Guinea Touch Footy veteran Eugene Eka, who reflects on OTS Tribes Footy Club’s dominant grand final win. And in the Cook Islands, Harriet Tuara catches up with newly appointed Chef de Mission Michelle Paiti, who has big hopes for the nation’s athletes.

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  Why safeguarding sport matters in the Pacific

  Aug 13, 202654 min

  Fiji recently celebrated Safe Sport Day, highlighting the importance of creating safe and inclusive sporting environments for participants of all ages and levels. Mel Fare chats with Rugby PLUS and a Safeguarding Champion about why the day matters and the measures needed to protect athletes across all areas of sport. Fia Liakong catches up with Tifa Moana representative Renee Savai’inaea, who has her sights set on making the World Cup Qualifiers one to remember. And in the ring, Australian Cook Islander Teremoana Teremoana takes on American DeAndre Savage in a heavyweight bout, backing himself from start to finish to secure the win.

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  Waves, ice, and everything nice: a new generation of Pacific stars

  Aug 6, 202654 min

  Sam Wykes and Fiji sports journalist Taina Basiyalo are in the chair this week, wrapping up the biggest sporting stories from across the Pacific. They recap stand-out performances from the Commonwealth Games, catch up with Fijian sprint star Helenia Young and Vanuatu's Chloe David, and look ahead to the 2026 Oceania Volleyball Championships in Guam. They also celebrate 15-year-old Papua New Guinean surfer, Luana Matthies, Australian Open Women's Longboard Championship title and Tuvalu's historic first-ever Commonwealth Games medal, won by boxer Tarona Taafaki. Plus, Sam Wykes has a bonus interview with the NHL's first Polynesian ice hockey player, who shares his remarkable journey from the Pacific to the world's biggest ice hockey league.

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  Pacific nations are making history at the 2026 Commonwealth Games

  Jul 30, 202654 min

  If you've ever wondered, "What's the point of Pacific Island nations competing at the Commonwealth Games when they're up against sporting powerhouses like Australia, Canada and England?" well, this is the episode for you. While medals often dominate the headlines, the stories behind the athletes are just as important. For many Pacific competitors, travelling two or three days just to reach Glasgow is part of the journey. Representing their country on the international stage and experiencing elite competition is an opportunity that can inspire the next generation and help strengthen sport back home. Melissa Fare and Sam Wykes discuss why it's so important for smaller nations to compete at major events, and how the Commonwealth Games provide invaluable experience for athletes striving to reach the highest level. The episode also celebrates another historic milestone. Seventeen-year-old Tongan para-athlete Penisimani Sakalia has become the first person in Tonga to receive a prosthetic running blade, marking a significant step forward for inclusive sport in the Kingdom. Tongan broadcaster Kalo Manu-Moli sits down with Penisimani to discuss his journey and remembering to never limit yourself. Co-hosts: Melissa Fare (Vanuatu) and Kalo Manu-Moli (Tonga)

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  One more sleep until the 2026 Glasgow Commonwealth Games!

  Jul 23, 202654 min

  This week's co-hosts, Jamie Haro and Taina Basiyalo, have touched down in Glasgow and hit the ground running ahead of the 2026 Commonwealth Games. They join Fresh Off The Field with exciting interviews from Team Papua New Guinea, including former athlete-turned-coach Jacky Travertz, who is passionate about bringing para sport to the forefront, and Fiji's sole para-athlete, Sitiveni Konataci. Once dreaming of representing Fiji in rugby, Konataci is now proudly representing his country on the Commonwealth Games stage in a different way. Host Sam Wykes catches up with Fiji Drua's CEO Jeff Miller just before the Drua women take the field in the Super Rugby Women's Grand Final. Miller reflects on the unique atmosphere the Drua have created on their home ground and the inspiration it provides for the next generation of players. Interviews: Jacky Travertz at 14.39 Sitiveni Konataci at 35.20 Jeff Miller at 40.40

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