Shaun Sport | Horseback Interviews, Fever Returns & Ballantyne

In this lively episode of Nathan, Nat & Shaun, host Shaun welcomes Fremantle Football Club's cult hero Hayden Ballantyne, who shares his journey from on-field notoriety to his current role coaching small forwards and preparing for the inaugural Lark Hill Races. Ballantyne reflects on the power of being a 'pest' in sport, the financial toll of AFL fines, and his emotional connection to the Lark Hill Turf Club, where he helped build the track as a child. He also gives a live horseback interview, riding Old Key Pass — a horse he named after a humorous anecdote about a co-owner backing out. The conversation shifts to West Coast Fever star Sunday Ariong, who returns from a knee injury sustained during an international overtime game. She candidly discusses her rehab struggles, emotional challenges, and the family-wide injury wave in 2026, including her sister’s Achilles and brother’s broken leg. Ariong shares how she coped with downtime through endless scrolling and watching The Menu on repeat, while remaining mentally resilient with support from teammates and family. The episode closes with excitement for the upcoming Super Netball season and a playful tease about Ariong’s coffee preferences.