Beyond The Fence returns and this week, Ben is solo. His disdain for the current state of the game is brought to the fore, with the speed of the game, the gap between good and bad, and game quality all getting a run. Plus, some bonus analysis of the potential for no salary cap, or maybe a draft anyone? Follow Ben at @bensquag and@BeyondTFence

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Episode 4 - The State of the NRL

It's race week. Tim Wray rejoins Ben Quagliata to cast a disparaging eye over a Red Bull-dominated field as we preview the 2023 Formula 1 season.

Featured today, in depth discussions on the capabilities of this McLaren, whether Yuki Tsunoda is on thin ice, just who will wave the chequered flag at the Las Vegas GP, and so much more.

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The Ricciardo Gap Year - Formula 1 Season Preview (ft. Tim Wray)

Ange Postecoglou becomes the first ever Australian to manage in the English Premier League (and only the 13th non-European altogether). Ben Quagliata is joined by Ben Smith (The West Australian) to blither about this historic day for Australian football.

The guys talk about Ange's rise from NPL relegation to Celtic cult hero, the Postecoglou Way, a Spurs squad with or without Harry Kane, thoughts on the Socceroos squad to take on Argentina and much more.

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DISCLAIMER: I know the stadium isn't White Hart Lane anymore, it's a punchy title, let me live.

Whittlesea to White Hart Lane, the Postecoglou Story (ft. Ben Smith)

On today's show, Sydney Kings sharpshooting star guard Dejan Vasiljevic sits down with Ben Quagliata to chat all about watching his guys in the NBA Finals, his recovery from a major Achilles injury, playing for Adam Forde and Chase Buford, becoming back to back NBL champions, his future plans and much more.

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The King of Miami (ft. Dejan Vasiljevic)

After what can only be described as a powderkeg of a Test match at Lord's, the home of cricket, Ben Quagliata is joined by Ryan O'Connell (Roar Sports) and Steve Smith (ESPN ANZ) to breakdown a mammoth five days of cricket, including important runs from Steve Smith (the cricketer) and Travis Head, Cam Green's place in the side, new age bodyline on a flat wicket, England's batting collapse, the dreaded 'spirit of cricket' debate and a whole lot more.

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The Ashes - The Spirit of Winning (Lord's Review) (ft. Ryan O'Connell & Steve Smith)

A day of rain couldn't stop England claiming the Third Ashes Test at Headingley, pulling one back in the series to only trail 2-1 heading to Old Trafford in a week's time. Ben Quagliata is joined again by Ryan O'Connell (Roar Sports) and Steve Smith (ESPN ANZ) to breakdown Mitchell Marsh's redemption arc, a passive Australian bowling display, worries at the top of the order, changes for Old Trafford and much more.

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The Ashes - The Mitch Marsh Show (Headingley Review) (ft. Ryan O'Connell & Steve Smith)

In a spit to the face of the spirit of cricket, the Australians retain the Ashes thanks to English weather deciding to be, well, English weather. At least I think it was a spit in the face, hard to tell with all the rain around...

Ben Quagliata is joined again by Ryan O'Connell (Roar Sports) and Steve Smith (ESPN ANZ) to talk about a vital Marnus Labuschagne innings, not picking a specialist spinner and yes, a lot of jokes at England's expense.

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The Ashes - Let It Rain Over Me (Old Trafford Review) - ft. Ryan O'Connell & Steve Smith

The Matildas captured the hearts and minds of a nation, and dared them to dream on the march to a fourth place finish at a home FIFA World Cup.

Ben Quagliata is joined by Ben Smith (Seven West Media) to cast an eye on a rollercoaster of a tournament, including some opening struggles, bossing the Olympic champions, Sam Kerr's injury, questions for Gustavsson, the rise of Mary Fowler and Kyra Cooney-Cross, the disappointment of the semi final, and so much more.

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The Matildas - A Nation United (ft. Ben Smith)

Josh Giddey makes his long awaited senior debut for the Boomers at the 2023 FIBA World Cup, joining a host of NBA players, including Matisse Thybulle, Josh Green and the ageless Patty Mills, as Australia's strongest squad look to better their bronze in the Tokyo Olympics.

Ben Quagliata is joined by Michael Houben from the Pick and Roll (and Airtime Australasian Scouting) to break down the Boomers path to today, including some tough cuts, whether the lack of size is really as big a deal as made out to be, the next generation, plus a Group E preview, the path to a meeting with the USA, Luka Doncic and Shai Gilgeous-Alexander appreciation, and so much more.

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Welcome to the Giddeyverse (FIBA World Cup Preview - ft. Michael Houben)

The NBA season is back, and with it comes a new weekly series on Beyond the Fence, where Ben Quagliata sits down with writers and fans across the league to break down the biggest hoops stories of the week.

In the first episode, show regular and Bucks enjoyer Tim Wray joins the show for a loopy season table setter, including breaking down the big moves in the Association like Damian Lillard, Bradley Beal and Jrue Holiday, the James Harden and Ja Morant situations, expectations for Victor Wembanyama, an update on the Australians in the NBA and so much more.

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NBA 2023-24 - Episode 1 - The Jrue Holiday Curve (ft. Tim Wray)

Ben Quagliata is joined by Formula One correspondent and regular guest Tim Wray to sift through a bonkers weekend at Albert Park, including Max Verstappen's first retirement in two years, a Ferrari shutout, the future merry go round of Red Bull and Mercedes, Formula Two prospects, Oscar Piastri and McLaren's race strategy and much more.

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Smooth Operations at Albert Park - Melbourne GP Weekend Review (ft. Tim Wray)

Beyond The Fence is hosted by Ben Quagliata with various guests. Our podcast covers whatever is happening in the world of sports, including NRL, basketball, cricket, soccer, motorsports, trading cards, sports in popular culture, and much more.

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