The weekly video will be filmed each Monday with a panel of guests discussing local competitions as well as domestic and international events.

The first panel was filmed on Monday, February 2. It included Maitland Mercury editor Rick Allen, sports journalist Michael Hartshorn and Maitland Pickers great Brian Burke and renowned sportsman and former Picker Mick Finch.

However the guests will be featured on a rotating roster.

The segment is only available to Maitland Mercury subscribers.

The concept is a new one, and we'd love to hear your thoughts. Who do you want to hear from? What topics should our panel discuss? Email us at lowerhunter@austcommunitymedia.com.au.

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