It’s been 10 years since I first sent an email to this guest - an email with grammar and punctuation that no doubt would’ve disappointed my year 12 English teacher at the time. But that email was met with an opportunity that I dare say very few 18 year olds have been lucky enough to receive.

On this episode of The Watch, we unpack that story, and learn countless lessons from one of the best operators in the sports media industry.

This is Episode 16, with Hamish McLachlan - a man who has continuously been far too generous with his time.

This episode is the first of its kind. We’re out of the studio and into the Capper Cave, yes the Capper Cave, because when a man of this calibre gives you even the slightest bit of his time, you just have to make an exception.

He’s one of footballs most flamboyant characters and really needs no introduction. If you haven’t heard of his name, this episode might not be for you.

The 2018 Rising Star winner appeared destined for a lengthy career at AFL level. He had sharp skills, speed to burn and an ability to stand up on the biggest stage of all.

Yet just seven years later, Jaidyn Stephenson joins The Watch to break down his decision to step away from professional football.

In August, 2023, Joel Smith tested positive for the use of an illicit drug during an AFL match.

He was subsequently suspended from playing professional sport for four years.

Now, 19 months later, he speaks publicly about the incident, and the aftermath, for the very first time.

467 men have donned the Baggy Green for Australia, but just one of them have also featured on The Watch.

With the summer officially here, five-time Sheffield Shield champion and former test batsman, Bob Quiney, jumps on the podcast to talk all things cricket.

From undrafted to All-Australian in the space of a couple of months.

From Adelaide to Melbourne, to Gold Coast, to Hawthorn,

From pathing the way, to facing the keyboard warriors.

Sarah Perkins experienced it all in her decorated AFLW career.

It's an Olympic year, which means we need an Olympic podcast, and who better to talk to than someone who has been to the past three Games in a row.

This guest has jumped further than any woman in this country's history... just let that sink in.

Brooke Buschkuehl joins The Watch to provide an insight into life inside the Olympic Village and details her road to the top.

The term 'football royalty' is saved for résumés like this: 200 AFL games, two AFL Grand Finals and a Brownlow Medal.

Shane Woewodin achieved all of that in his nine seasons at the top level, representing Melbourne and Collingwood between 1997 and 2005.

Now, he's back involved in the game he loves through his son, Taj, who's creating his own name in the red and blue.