On the program today... Full coverage of the announcement of regular season NFL games in Melbourne: We heard from the NFL, the State Government and the Melbourne Cricket Club, plus the Premier back home in Melbourne. Paddy Steinfort told us of working with Patrick Mahomes in college, Brad Blanks arrived in New Orleans and Shannon Gill recounted the most influential Australian figures on the NFL landscape.

Full coverage of the announcement of regular season NFL games in Melbourne - Head of NFL Australia Charlotte Offord, the NFL's Head of Europe & Asia-Pacific Brett Gosper, Victoria's sports minister Steve Dimopolous, MCC CEO Stuart Fox and the Victorian premier Jacinta Allan.

Pro golfer Abbie Teasdale joined Gerard from the Vic Open at 13th Beach where she spoke about the strong start to her professional career and what she's expecting to encounter on the two courses this weekend.

Shannon Gill joined Gerard in the studio to speak about the history of Australians involvement in the NFL, including Colin Ridgway, Rupert Murdoch, David Hill, Darren Bennett, Ben Graham and Jordan Mailata.

Victorian Premier Jacinta Allan joined Gerard to speak about the NFL bringing a regular season game to Victoria, how they were able to secure it, the potential for the game to intersect with the AFL's finals series, what time the game may be played, and more.

Musician Denis Carnahan joined Gerard for a quick chat about his latest project 'Cricket: The Musical'.

Brad Blanks joined Gerard on Media Row to speak about Melbourne getting an NFL game, his history of watching Super Bowls, his travels in New Orleans, who he's supporting in this Super Bowl, and more.

Sports psychologist Paddy Steinfort joined Gerard on Media Row to speak about what he's doing in the US for work now, his history with Patrick Mahomes and the Philadelphia Eagles, the work he did with Mahomes, his memories of the Eagles, the style of coach he is now, the book he's got coming out, and more.

Victorian sports minister Steve Dimopolous & MCC CEO Stuart Fox joined Gerard on Media Row to talk through their excitement after the NFL officially revealed it would be coming to Melbourne in 2026.

LA Rams president Kevin Demoff joined Jordan Kounelis after the official announcement that his team would be coming to Melbourne for a regular season game in 2026.

GM of NFL Australia and New Zealand Charlotte Offord and the NFL's head in Europe & Asia-Pacific Brett Gosper joined Gerard to talk through through the league's announcement that regular season games would be coming to the MCG from 2026.

SEN NFL expert Ben Graham joins Gerard after the league announced they would bring regular season games to Melbourne starting from 2026.

Hear Gerard's immediate thoughts after the NFL officially announced they would be coming to Melbourne in 2026.

Here's a snapshot of Wednesday February 5th 2025. Australian coach Andrew McDonald guaranteed Marnus Labuschagne at number three in the test against Sri Lanka. Ben Graham told the story of his seven days as a New Orleans Saint. Philadelphia Columnist Mike Sielski about Jordan Mailata's immence presence with the Philadelphia Eagles. Mark Duffield remembered Adam Hunter as we learnt of his passing and Mike Hoss helped us understand the sporting culture of New Orleans.