Mitch Starc unpacks the Aussie skipper's injury concerns as fast bowlers continue to go down - it's the brutal reality of injuries in cricket — and what it really takes to get back on the park.

Alex Carey speaking with raw honesty after the passing of his father. From heartbreak to high performance, Carey’s courage to “do what you love” shines through in a powerful and emotional chat from New Zealand.

From Mitch's first bowl to batters in weeks, to mowing the lawn (with the Howie Games in his ears ofcourse), Starc opens up about the grind, the setbacks, and the simple love of the game.

Cricket season roars to life post-AFL Grand Final — with Usman Khawaja joining from the ‘G. Plus, team news, injury updates, and a stirring reminder that behind every stat, there’s a story.

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Ashes Diaries release schedule. Subscribe to the Howie Games feed so you don’t miss an episode!

Monday October 20 - Episode 1 - Rivalry

Friday October 24 - Episode 2 - Ouch

Monday October 27 - Episode 3 - A Numbers Game

Friday October 31 - Episode 4 - Lights, Camera, Action

Monday November 3 - Episode 5 - Dad

Friday November 7 - Episode 6 - Do What You Love

Monday November 10 - Episode 7

Friday November 14 - Episode 8

Monday November 17 - Episode 9

Tuesday November 25 - Episode 10

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You've heard the full story, now let's have some fun. He’s the Irishman with a good Aussie impersonation.

He is the 2024 Melbourne Cup winning jockey who stole our hearts — and maybe a few karaoke mics along the way! It's a classic Player Profile.

Robbie’s got stories that gallop between glory and good fun. A golden voice, and a heart of gold 🏇🎤🇦🇺

🐎 Fancy a gallop? The Melbourne Cup Carnival is still running until November 8.
🎟️ Tickets from $50 at vrc.com.au

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In this deeply moving episode, Alex Carey and Mitch Starc open up like never before. We explore what family truly means to them. While Alex takes us inside fatherhood as a professional cricketer and Mitch shares what family life looks like when your partner is also a professional cricketer (Onya Skipper!)

Training ramps up as Alex and Mitch Starc prepare for the Ashes, and then things get raw. Alex lets us into a profoundly intimate moment — as he navigates the toughest of times with his dad, reflecting on the man who helped him chase his cricketing dream. It’s emotional, heartfelt and real — a reminder of the people and love that shape every athlete’s journey.

It’s not just cricket — it’s life, mateship, the game that they play and the people that they love.

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Ashes Diaries release schedule. Subscribe to the Howie Games feed so you don’t miss an episode!

Monday October 20 - Episode 1 - Rivalry

Friday October 24 - Episode 2 - Ouch

Monday October 27 - Episode 3 - A Numbers Game

Friday October 31 - Episode 4 - Lights, Camera, Action

Monday November 3 - Episode 5 - Dad

Friday November 7 - Episode 6 - Do What You Love

Monday November 10 - Episode 7

Friday November 14 - Episode 8

Monday November 17 - Episode 9

Tuesday November 25 - Episode 10

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