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Program: 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, here on ABC Radio Australia.

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Dorna Longbut is a superwoman of PNG sport

Growing up with rugby league aspirations, a horrific injury led to Dorna Longbut shifting her goals and she's since become a multi-sport powerhouse of Papua New Guinea sport.

Published: ThuThu 4 Sep 2025 at 5:00amwith Sam Wykes

Para-athlete Dorna Longbut has a Papua New Guinea flag draped over her shoulders and a gold medal around her neck.

Duration: 54 minutes 23 seconds

Episode 100 live from PNG!

Fresh Off the Field is once again out on location coming to you live from Port Moresby in Papua New Guinea as the country gears up to celebrate 50 years of independence.

Published: 28 Aug 2025Thu 28 Aug 2025 at 5:30amwith Sam Wykes and Michael Chow

Duration: 54 minutes 24 seconds

Alando Soakai says the Ikale Tahi are here to conquer and unite

The Pacific Nations Cup kicks off this weekend and Ikale Tahi assistant coach Alando Soakai joins the show to chat about how connecting with the villages helps the Tongan team on the field.

Published: 21 Aug 2025Thu 21 Aug 2025 at 5:00amwith Sam Wykes

Duration: 54 minutes 23 seconds

Roy Krishna's journey from Labasa rice paddies to the world stage

Roy Krishna is considered by most to be the greatest Fijian footballer ever and he still makes it a priority to go to schools and local tournaments when he's back in Fiji, especially in his village of Siberia in Labasa.

Published: 14 Aug 2025Thu 14 Aug 2025 at 4:30amwith Sam Wykes

Duration: 54 minutes 25 seconds

New PNG sprint queen Isila Apkup's mantra is 'dream big, work hard'

Isila Apkup is the new face of Papua New Guinea sprinting and off the back of more medals in Palau at the Pacific Mini Games, she talks through her journey to the top.

Published: 7 Aug 2025Thu 7 Aug 2025 at 4:30amwith Sam Wykes

Duration: 54 minutes 22 seconds

Liam Talivaa is the Samoan boxer with 'God's Son' written on his shorts

Liam Talivaa believes God has brought him to boxing and he is rising the ranks fast after only taking up the sport during Covid.

Published: 31 Jul 2025Thu 31 Jul 2025 at 4:00amwith Sam Wykes

Duration: 54 minutes 25 seconds

Sydney Francisco reflects on full circle moments at the Palau Mini Games

Sydney Francisco lit the cauldron at the Opening Ceremony of the Pacific Mini Games in Palau, an honour that isn't lost on her.

Published: 24 Jul 2025Thu 24 Jul 2025 at 6:00amwith Sam Wykes

Duration: 54 minutes 23 seconds

Ajah Pritchard-Lolo is a history maker in Vanuatu weightlifting

We're still basking in the glow of Palau and the Pacific Mini Games so today you'll hear from trailblazers in Vanuatu sport, PNG basketballers proudly playing for their family, the public reception as teams return and more.

Published: 17 Jul 2025Thu 17 Jul 2025 at 4:15amwith Sam Wykes

Duration: 54 minutes 25 seconds

Sending off the Palau Mini Games in style

Powerful stories, impactful performances and world class sporting action - the Pacific Mini Games in Palau didn't disappoint and we'll wrap it all up today on the show.

Published: 10 Jul 2025Thu 10 Jul 2025 at 3:45amwith Sam Wykes

Duration: 54 minutes 23 seconds

Fresh Off The Field live from Palau

Fresh Off The Field ditches the office and goes live from Palau for the 2025 Pacific Mini Games!

Published: 3 Jul 2025Thu 3 Jul 2025 at 6:00amwith Sam Wykes

Duration: 54 minutes 24 seconds

Program: Fresh Off The Field

Dorna Longbut is a superwoman of PNG sport

Episode 100 live from PNG!

Alando Soakai says the Ikale Tahi are here to conquer and unite

Roy Krishna's journey from Labasa rice paddies to the world stage

New PNG sprint queen Isila Apkup's mantra is 'dream big, work hard'

Liam Talivaa is the Samoan boxer with 'God's Son' written on his shorts

Sydney Francisco reflects on full circle moments at the Palau Mini Games

Ajah Pritchard-Lolo is a history maker in Vanuatu weightlifting

Sending off the Palau Mini Games in style

Fresh Off The Field live from Palau

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