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.
Latest episodes
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47 min
Fresh Off the Field
Fresh Off the Field brings you Pacific-focused content from in country professionals.
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57 min
Fresh Off the Field
Fresh Off the Field brings you Pacific-focused content from in country professionals.
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42 min
Jasmine Daunakamakama is making history one punch at a time
With a family full of boxers, it only seemed natural that this was the path she’d take too. Now, she’s Fiji’s golden star, becoming the first female boxer to represent her island n…
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48 min
Mitch Cooper wants to see more investment in youth football
Growing up, Mitch Cooper saw how much soccer could bring people together and put a smile on people’s faces; sparking his own ambition to play the sport. Now 32 and more seasoned, h…
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44 min
Edwin Asotasi is changing the way Pasifika people view long-distance running
Pasifika Run Club was almost something that came out of nowhere, sending Edwin Asotasi straight into the deep end. Fast forward, and he’s helping Islanders reshape the way they see…
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56 min
Kristiana Manu’a is ready to lead the next generation of netballers
After a long and decorated career in netball, Kristiana Manu’a is getting ready to wind things down, but not before taking out the Oceania Qualifiers campaign at the very least.Cha…
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56 min
Fresh Off the Field
Fresh Off the Field brings you Pacific-focused content from in country professionals.
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46 min
Fiji Pearl Matila Vocea has one busy schedule
Fijian Pearl Matila Vocea has aspirations many could only dream of, balancing international netball and basketball, without feeling the need to choose between the two. She switches…
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47 min
Growing the grassroots and shooting for the stars
Vanuatu is putting the future of sport under the spotlight, with the launch of a new National Sports Policy aimed at creating clearer pathways from grassroots participation and com…
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54 min
New paths & big dreams: Fiji diving, Kaumea'a Ofi, & Toa Games
17-year-old Māori diver Pomeroy-Farrell wins bronze at the World Junior Diving Championships in Croatia, trailblazing a new and untapped path in sport for Fiji.A new rugby partners…
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54 min
American Samoa shocks flag football nation and Oceanic swimmers make waves
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 c…
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54 min
Why safeguarding sport matters in the Pacific
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 wi…
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54 min
Waves, ice, and everything nice: a new generation of Pacific stars
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…
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54 min
Pacific nations are making history at the 2026 Commonwealth Games
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 Eng…
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54 min
One more sleep until the 2026 Glasgow Commonwealth Games!
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 wit…
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54 min
From coconut climbing to the Commonwealth Games, each island aims to shine
The Cook Islands have returned from Tahiti's annual traditional sports festival, Heiva i Tahiti, with their strongest-ever performance, claiming three gold medals. Leading the way…
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54 min
Culture and excellence celebrated in first ever Spirit Series
The inaugural netball Spirit Series is celebrating pride, culture and excellence for First Nations and Indo-Pacific communities. Teams from Fiji, PNG, Singapore and Australia are c…
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54 min
Athletes ready themselves for the Glasgow Games
Inspirational swimmer Jacob Story will be flying the flag for the Cook Islands at the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow. We hear what it means for him to represent his people. We also…
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54 min
Vaimo'oi'a Ripley is hungry for more sailing success
Samoan sailing star Vaimo'oi'a Ripley recounts her experience at the Paris Olympics, while also providing an update on her latest exploits in sailing on the Pacific.PNG u19's Footb…
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54 min
Vai Ripley is hungry for more sailing success
Samoan sailing star Vai Ripley recounts her experience at the Paris Olympics, while also providing an update on her latest exploits in sailing on the Pacific.PNG u19's Football coa…