Royston Thompson
Royston has been living in Alice Springs since 2000, a passionate sports fan who gets around on 4 wheels, born in the 80’s with spina bifida. He barracks for the swans but loves to watch all the teams on the field and is keen to share his passion with you.
The week that was and will be in sports
Welcome to Royston’s Sporting Roundup where we digest whats happening in sports across local, state, national and even international competition. With a key focus on AFL, NRL and anything with a ball the focus is broad with the commentary hard hitting.
Latest Interviews
4 Dec 2025, 3:43pm Leading Nutrition expert Katelyn Paterson discussed the importance of a wholesome diet As we head towards the silly season, Royston Sporting Roundup hosted Katelyn Paterson, the Director of Desert Dietitians, live on the show. Desert Dietitians are one of the leading Nutrition experts in Central Australia who provide realistic nutrition advice and goals to meet your nutrition needs. Royston discussed how particularly important it is over the holiday period where goals can go out the door when friends and family gather for Christmas celebrations.
9 May 2025, 2:06pm Cheeky Chandler On Arvos with Andy we have Cheeky Chandler from Guts Dance Central Australia. Cheeky will be discussing gender stereotypes and what it is like to be a dancer and an amateur boxer with Arrernte Community Boxing Academy.
22 Nov 2024, 10:43am Ashwin Kumar – 21 Nov 2024 On Royston Sporting Roundup we interview Aswin Kumar who is part of the vibrant non-profit organisation Football NT. Aswin is the team manager and player of Drua who represent the Fijian community in Alice Springs.
31 Oct 2024, 3:15pm Kesh Keerthi -October 2024 On the Royston’s Sporting Roundup, we have the Central Australian NT Cricket Coordinator Kesh Keerthi. Kesh is here to give us an update about how Cricket matches are in the Alice and Cricket developments Programs are going more broadly in Central Australia.
6 Jun 2024, 3:15pm Avalon Tickle from the YMCA talks to Royston about remote pools Royston's Sporting Roundup interviewed Avalon Tickle from the YMCA services and Managers remote pools in Central Australia. This project improves the health and a vitality of many First Nations communities for present and future generations.
22 Feb 2024, 3:17pm Graeme Wilfred Jr on Royston's Sporting Roundup On Royston's Sporting Roundup we had a conversation with two leading disability advocates in the disability sector in Alice Springs Graeme Wilfred Jr and Royston Thompson. They both broke open what it is like to live with a disability and how margalisation can occur in their life experiences.
On Demand
28 May 2026, 3:19pm Broadcast on 102.1FM 1:30-3pm Thursday – 28 May 2026 Broadcast on 102.1FM 1:30-3pm Thursday – 28 May 2026 [00:00:00] 1:30 pm – Royston's Sporting Roundup [00:59:59] 2:30 pm – Royston's Sporting Roundup
21 May 2026, 3:17pm Broadcast on 102.1FM 1:30-3pm Thursday – 21 May 2026 Broadcast on 102.1FM 1:30-3pm Thursday – 21 May 2026 [00:00:00] 1:30 pm – Royston's Sporting Roundup [01:00:00] 2:30 pm – Royston's Sporting Roundup
