Getting our game on with LGBTQIA+ Sport News, David Zaffina (FIFA World Cup), Melbourne Argonauts (Rowing)

Getting our game on with LGBTQIA+ Sport News, David Zaffina (FIFA World Cup), Melbourne Argonauts (Rowing)

Who is getting their game on in sport this week on JOY 94.9’s Home of Sport? LGBTQIA+ Sport News – We kick off the show with what is happening across the world in Rainbow sport! 2026 FIFA World Cup Fix (Starts 8mins) – We head to the USA to chat with @davidzaffina [https://www.instagram.com/davidzaffina/] Sports Journalist who is on the ground for the biggest single-sport event on the planet! Hear a review of the @socceroos [https://www.instagram.com/socceroos/] match against Egypt and a discussion about the latest FIFA news with red cards and red faces! Rowing  (Stars 21mins) – @melbourneargonautsrc [https://www.instagram.com/melbourneargonautsrc/] President Alan T and fellow rower Sam B are live in the @joy949 [https://www.instagram.com/joy949/] Sport Studio to share their love of rowing with an open invitation to join them on the water! If early starts aren’t your thing (5.40am!) then the Monday night Social Row at 6.15pm might be more your style with a pub dinner afterwards. @rowing_victoria [https://www.instagram.com/rowing_victoria/] @rowingaustralia [https://www.instagram.com/rowingaustralia/] Thank you for being a part of Team Game On! You can enjoy Australia’s only LGBTIQA+ radio station anywhere: 94.9FM & DAB+ in Melbourne joy.org.au ‘Stream JOY 949’ The new JOY app or @communityradioplus [https://www.instagram.com/communityradioplus/] app     The post Getting our game on with LGBTQIA+ Sport News, David Zaffina (FIFA World Cup), Melbourne Argonauts (Rowing) [https://joy.org.au/gameon/2026/07/08/getting-our-game-on-with-lgbtqia-sport-news-david-zaffina-fifa-world-cup-melbourne-argonauts-rowing/] appeared first on Game On! [https://joy.org.au/gameon].

Getting our game on with Matthew Pavlich, CEO Sydney Swans (AFL Pride game)

Who is getting their game on in sport this week on JOY 94.9’s Home of Sport? AFL – The annual Pride Game is on this Friday hosted by the @sydneyswans [https://www.instagram.com/sydneyswans/] taking on the @westernbulldogs [https://www.instagram.com/westernbulldogs/] We chat with @sydneyswans [https://www.instagram.com/sydneyswans/] CEO @mav_29 [https://www.instagram.com/mav_29/] about the significance of the game for the club having been embraced and championed by the Swans since 2016 and the support of the Swans official supporter group @rainbow_swans [https://www.instagram.com/rainbow_swans/] We also chat about the inaugural AFLW Australia v Ireland game and the Sydney Swans approach to player welfare and concussion management. Thank you for being a part of Team Game On showcasing where positivity in sport is a priority! You can enjoy Australia’s only LGBTIQA+ radio station anywhere: 94.9FM & DAB+ in Melbourne joy.org.au ‘Stream JOY 949’ The new JOY app or @communityradioplus [https://www.instagram.com/communityradioplus/] app The post Getting our game on with Matthew Pavlich, CEO Sydney Swans (AFL Pride game) [https://joy.org.au/gameon/2026/07/02/getting-our-game-on-with-matthew-pavlich-ceo-sydney-swans-afl-pride-game/] appeared first on Game On! [https://joy.org.au/gameon].

Getting our game on with Paul Whelan (Gay Games, Valencia), Matthew Pavlich (Sydney Swans Pride Game), David Zaffina (FIFA World Cup)

Who is getting their game on in sport this week on JOY 94.9’s Home of Sport? (Starts 2mins) Gay Games – @pswhelan [https://www.instagram.com/pswhelan/] @glamourheads [https://www.instagram.com/glamourheads/] is in Valencia, Spain making a splash! We chat what the experience is like being at the world’s largest LGBTQ+ sporting event held every four years! @gay_games_valencia [https://www.instagram.com/gay_games_valencia/] (Starts 11mins) AFL – The annual Pride Game is on this Friday hosted by the @sydneyswans [https://www.instagram.com/sydneyswans/] taking on the @westernbulldogs [https://www.instagram.com/westernbulldogs/] We chat with @sydneyswans [https://www.instagram.com/sydneyswans/] CEO @mav_29 [https://www.instagram.com/mav_29/] about the significance of the game for the club having been embraced and championed by the Swans since 2016 and the support of the Swans official supporter group @rainbow_swans [https://www.instagram.com/rainbow_swans/] We also chat about the inaugural AFLW Australia v Ireland game and the Sydney Swans approach to player welfare and concussion management. (Starts 26mins) 2026 FIFA World Cup Fix – We head to the USA to chat with @davidzaffina [https://www.instagram.com/davidzaffina/] Sports Journalist who is on the ground for the biggest single-sport event on the planet! Hear a review and a preview of the @socceroos [https://www.instagram.com/socceroos/] matches. Co-correspondent @leedavidshaw [https://www.instagram.com/leedavidshaw/] Vice President @melbournerovers [https://www.instagram.com/melbournerovers/] is back in Melbourne ready to channel the magic of @nestory._ [https://www.instagram.com/nestory._/] on the pitch this weekend! (Starts 38mins) And we close the show listening to the Socceroos powerful team video celebrating Australian multiculturalism ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Featuring 20 players, the campaign directly addresses rising anti-immigration sentiment by highlighting the team as a true reflection of modern Australia, where diverse backgrounds and refugee experiences serve as the squad’s greatest strength. Thank you for being a part of Team Game On! You can enjoy Australia’s only LGBTIQA+ radio station anywhere: 94.9FM & DAB+ in Melbourne joy.org.au ‘Stream JOY 949’ The new JOY app or @communityradioplus [https://www.instagram.com/communityradioplus/] app The post Getting our game on with Paul Whelan (Gay Games, Valencia), Matthew Pavlich (Sydney Swans Pride Game), David Zaffina (FIFA World Cup) [https://joy.org.au/gameon/2026/07/01/getting-our-game-on-with-paul-whelan-gay-games-valencia-matthew-pavlich-sydney-swans-pride-game-david-zaffina-fifa-world-cup/] appeared first on Game On! [https://joy.org.au/gameon].

Getting our game on with Justin Barnes, Joshua Potter, David Zaffina/Lee Shaw & Ash Brazill

Welcome to Game On JOY 94.9’s Home of Sport live every Wednesday from 6-7pm where you’ll hear where you can get your game on! This show is all about showcasing where sport is safe, inclusive, welcoming and fun for the Rainbow community. Gay Games – We head to Spain to chat @valenciagaygames2026 [https://www.instagram.com/valenciagaygames2026/] with @justajustin [https://www.instagram.com/justajustin/] about competing and the official handing over of the baton for the Perth Gay Games in 2030! (Starts 1.57) 2026 FIFA World Cup Fix – We head to the USA to chat with @leedavidshaw [https://www.instagram.com/leedavidshaw/] Vice President @melbournerovers [https://www.instagram.com/melbournerovers/] and @davidzaffina [https://www.instagram.com/davidzaffina/] Sports Journalist who are are on the ground for the biggest single-sport event on the planet! Hear a review and a preview of the @socceroos [https://www.instagram.com/socceroos/] matches and let’s talk chants! (Starts 10.54) Softball – We head to Sydney to chat with Joshua Potter President @sydneyoutfielders [https://www.instagram.com/sydneyoutfielders/] and the many opportunities to get involved over the year! Community First. Softball Second! Always! (Starts 25.13) Play with Pride – Elite Australian athlete across netball and AFLW and now coach @ash_braz [https://www.instagram.com/ash_braz/] joins the show to talk about playing with pride, being your authentic self and the importance of Pride rounds. You can hear Ash chat at @adelaideunisportfitness [https://www.instagram.com/adelaideunisportfitness/] Play With Pride event on Friday 26 June. Register now! (Starts 34.48) Thank you for being a part of Team Game On! You can enjoy Australia’s only LGBTIQA+ radio station anywhere: 94.9FM & DAB+ in Melbourne joy.org.au ‘Stream JOY 949’ The new JOY app or @communityradioplus [https://www.instagram.com/communityradioplus/] app The post Getting our game on with Justin Barnes, Joshua Potter, David Zaffina/Lee Shaw & Ash Brazill [https://joy.org.au/gameon/2026/06/24/getting-our-game-on-with-justin-barnes-joshua-potter-david-zaffina-lee-shaw-ash-brazill/] appeared first on Game On! [https://joy.org.au/gameon].

Kicking goals with JOY – Brenda Bressed, Sam Stanton, David Zaffina and Lee Shaw

This week is an extra special Game On, JOY 94.9’s home of inclusive sport where we are kicking goals with @joy949 [https://www.instagram.com/joy949/] for the station’s annual fundraiser until Friday 19th June. @melbournerovers [https://www.instagram.com/melbournerovers/] @trent_mcwhinney [https://www.instagram.com/trent_mcwhinney/] joins me as my sporty co-host! Every dollar you give and every membership you take out helps us amplify LGBTQIA+ voices on air, online, and in the community celebrating our diversity so that we can keep kicking goals in sport and in life! Sing With JOY – The brilliant @brenda_bressed [https://www.instagram.com/brenda_bressed/] joins the show at the top of the hour to share preparations for the the pop-up choir and live band performance at 7.30pm! Reach out and get involved! There are 48 national anthems being sung across the @fifaworldcup [https://www.instagram.com/fifaworldcup/] Which anthem will Brenda be leading? (Starts 3mins 54secs) Kicking goals with your mental health and fitness – Fitness Coach @sammystants [https://www.instagram.com/sammystants/] @studio360sports [https://www.instagram.com/studio360sports/] joins the show to talk about playing with pride, getting your mental health on song and tips for getting and staying fit and fabulous! You can hear Sam chat at @adelaideunisportfitness [https://www.instagram.com/adelaideunisportfitness/] Play With Pride event on Friday 26 June. Register now! #AdelaideUniSport [https://www.instagram.com/explore/tags/adelaideunisport/] #PlayWithPride    [https://www.instagram.com/explore/tags/playwithpride/] (Starts 13mins 36secs) 2026 FIFA World Cup Wrap – @leedavidshaw [https://www.instagram.com/leedavidshaw/] Vice President @melbournerovers [https://www.instagram.com/melbournerovers/] and @davidzaffina [https://www.instagram.com/davidzaffina/] Sports Journalist are on the ground for the biggest single-sport event on the planet! Lucky them! We get a review of the epic @socceroos [https://www.instagram.com/socceroos/] win and a preview for Saturday’s match against the USA. 5:00 AM AEST, (Starts 31mins 16secs) Thank you for being a part of Team Game On! You can enjoy Australia’s only LGBTIQA+ radio station anywhere: 94.9FM & DAB+ in Melbourne joy.org.au ‘Stream JOY 949’ The new JOY app or @communityradioplus [https://www.instagram.com/communityradioplus/] app The post Kicking goals with JOY – Brenda Bressed, Sam Stanton, David Zaffina and Lee Shaw [https://joy.org.au/gameon/2026/06/17/kicking-goals-with-joy-brenda-bressed-sam-stanton-david-zaffina-and-lee-shaw/] appeared first on Game On! [https://joy.org.au/gameon].