Offsiders - Season 3 / Year 2020

The Coronavirus crisis has taken a huge toll on the sports industry with seasons suspended, mass lay offs, broadcast and sponsorship revenue in doubt and a return date unknown. Australian sport might never be the same again.

Kelli Underwood and the panel Caroline Wilson, Roy Masters and Gideon Haigh discuss moves by the NRL and AFL to re-start their seasons, plus Cricket Australia's financial woes.

The New Zealand Warriors are in Tamworth to prepare for the NRL restart as clubs are briefed on biosecurity measures ahead of resuming training. The AFL hopes for permission to cross borders to allow a fly-in fly-out restart.

The Coronavirus crisis has taken a huge toll on the sports industry with seasons suspended, mass lay offs, broadcast and sponsorship revenue in doubt and a return date unknown. Australian sport might never be the same again.

It's full speed ahead for footy to return. The NRL is due to restart this Thursday, while AFL teams move to full contact training tomorrow ahead of Round 2 starting June 11. Kelli Underwood and the panel discuss the issues.

Life is getting back to some normality as the NRL resumes with a bold plan for crowds in July. The AFL release the fixture for the first month after restarting on June 11. Kelli Underwood and the panel discuss the big issues.

NRL is back, with rule changes and one referee making for a faster and more flowing game. AFL fans have just days to wait until the season resumes on Thursday. Kelli Underwood and the panel discuss all the action and issues.

Kelli Underwood and the panel Caroline Wilson, John Harms and Darren Cahill discuss the AFL's return, the latest NRL action and unease in the tennis world about plans for the US Open in August.