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Damian Barrett and Joel Peterson bring you the latest news on AFL Daily. The cardiac Crows in 2026 have put up another 1-point performance to the good, led by their heart and soul captain Jordan Dawson. Dimma Hardwick is standing staunch about his contracted players, Dean Solomon's focus remains on the Essendon playing group while Cody Weightman makes his long-awaited return tonight.  Subscribe to AFL Daily wherever you get your podcasts. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Michael Whiting, Nathan Schmook, Bharat Sundaresan and Emily Patterson bring you the latest footy news on AFL Daily. Adelaide open the round tonight against the Cats. Can the return of the Texan help the Crows to a memorable victory and a springboard towards September? West Coast are ahead of schedule when they face off against Port Adelaide this weekend, while the Lions and the SUNS do battle for the first time since the 2025 semi final.  Subscribe to AFL Daily wherever you get your podcasts.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nat Edwards, Riley Beveridge and Damian Barrett discuss all the latest footy news on AFL Daily. Talking points: James Hird is readying himself for the ‘process’, but should Essendon have one? Damian Barrett doesn’t think so. The Bombers have put forward a request for assistance from the AFL at season’s end. Are they deserving? Bec and Jan Daniher have spoken ahead of The Big Freeze on Monday Zac Bailey seems to be bound for Adelaide! The Cats have a truly brutal six weeks ahead, starting with Adelaide on Thursday night Nat offers some Wednesday Wisdom See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nat Edwards, Riley Beveridge and Damian Barrett discuss all the latest footy news on AFL Daily. Talking points: The panel runs through the mid-season All Australian side as voted by AFL.com.au reporters  A mid-season review of the contenders, the teams we haven’t given up on, the teams who are languishing and… the 'basket case' teams New segment, ‘Yes, I said that’ thanks to Didi Nat counts down 5 sliders she’d like to see at future Big Freeze at the ‘G events Regular segments, Get it off your chest and Fact or Furphy See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Joel Peterson and Cal Twomey discuss all the latest footy news on AFL Daily. Talking points: 0:30 - 8:00: Cal outlines why the Bombers should speak to James Hird sooner rather than later 8:00 - 13:25: We run through five changes Josh Fraser has implemented in his short tenure as interim coach 13:25 - 17:25: Are the Saints all spend, no substance? 18:00 - 20:35: The Giants are starting to click, can they make a charge toward finals? 20:35 - End: Joel and Cal’s mid-season awards See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Damian Barrett and Joel Peterson bring you the latest news on AFL Daily. West Coast has recorded its fourth win for the season over Essendon. Interim coach Dean Solomon taking the reins after the club sacked Brad Scott last week. Fremantle are rightly the current premiership favourites with their 11th win in a row, overcoming the Lions at the Gabba. GWS accounted for the Demons in Alice Springs. Subscribe to AFL Daily wherever you get your podcasts. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Joel Peterson and Cal Twomey bring you this Saturday feature edition of AFL Daily. Harley Reid has run with the #1 pick tag next to his name across the first 50 games of his career. Cal Twomey is AFL.com.au draft guru, he tracked Harley well before his draft year and had the opportunity to spend an hour with the Eagles gun last week in Melbourne. >>> Read Cal Twomey's piece with Harley Reid.  Subscribe to AFL Daily wherever you get your podcasts.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Damian Barrett and Joe Pignataro bring you the latest footy news on AFL Daily. Hawthorn toyed with the Saints last night at Marvel Stadium, and a box ticked with the return of their best player - Will Day. Carlton has announced his coaching selection committee headed up by Graham Wright. It's time to get Hird back to Essendon and the Lions aren't hitting the panic button despite sitting 8th on the ladder. Subscribe to AFL Daily wherever you get your podcasts. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Michael Whiting, Nathan Schmook, Bharat Sundaresan and Emily Patterson bring you the latest footy news on AFL Daily. GWS are backing in their cavalry to head to Alice Springs and prove to the footy world their thumping victory over the reigning premiers isn't a false dawn or a one-off.  Brisbane have got a season-shaping contest against the Dockers this weekend. Plus, it's mid-season report time for Adelaide and Port who have a bye this weekend.  Subscribe to AFL Daily wherever you get your podcasts.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Riley Beveridge and Damian Barrett analyse James Hird’s potential return to the Bombers from all angles. Subscribe to AFL Daily and never miss an episode. Rate and review wherever you listen to podcasts.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A day after departing as Essendon coach, Brad Scott sits down for an extended interview with Cal Twomey.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Join Riley Beveridge and Damian Barrett as they analyse Essendon's decision to sack Brad Scott and the club's press conference with President Andrew Welsh and CEO Tim Roberts. You can watch the full press conference here: https://www.afl.com.au/video/1528271/bombers-front-the-media-after-scott-sacking?videoId=1528271&modal=true&type=video&publishFrom=1779766843001&limit=50&tagNames=ProgramCategory%3ANews&references=AFL_COMPSEASON%3A85See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Josh Gabelich and Cal Twomey discuss the departure of Bombers coach Brad Scott.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Josh Gabelich and Cal Twomey discuss Monday’s biggest footy stories on the AFL Daily podcast. Talking points: We pay tribute to the legendary Neale Daniher, whose legacy transcends football Cal outlines why the Bombers should ask for special assistance from League HQ The Kangaroos’ young stars came up clutch on Saturday against the Suns Chris Fagan’s confusing change of messaging in the space of four days Josh takes us behind the curtain in Pendles’ record-breaking game on Saturday Cal’s quick guide to the 2026 Telstra AFL Mid-Season Rookie Draft Regular segments, Monday Marketplace and Gimme Something See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Damian Barrett and Joel Peterson bring you the latest footy news on AFL Daily. The Bulldogs produce a gritty & gutsy win over the Demons, the Giants obliterate the reigning premiers. Collingwood's celebration of Scott Pendlebury was bittersweet with a growing injury list including a season ending ACL tear to Jamie Elliott.  Subscribe to AFL Daily wherever you get your podcasts. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nat Edwards and Nathan Schmook bring you this Saturday feature edition of AFL Daily. Shai Bolton has been an excitement machine since he burst onto the scene at Tigerland. Now he's forging his path at the Dockers, the club he grew up barracking for, wearing the #10 - The jumper his idol Sonny Walters wore during his time with Fremantle. Nathan Schmook sat down with Bolton this week as part of Sir Doug Nichols Round. >>> Read Schmooky's piece with Bolton here Subscribe to AFL Daily wherever you get your podcasts.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Damian Barrett and Joel Peterson bring you the latest footy news on AFL Daily. Hawthorn came from behind to continue their unbeaten run in Tassie. Blake Hardwick's 4 goals helped to overcome the Adelaide Crows. Who wants to win it more? That's the question heading into Dreamtime at the G tonight.  Collingwood celebrates Scott Pendlebury while the game of the round is going on down at the Cattery at the same time. Subscribe to AFL Daily wherever you get your podcasts. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Michael Whiting, Nathan Schmook, Bharat Sundaresan and Emily Patterson bring you the latest footy news on AFL Daily. Adelaide heads to Tassie tonight with Hawthorn ripe for the picking. West Coast is out to spoil the Pendles party while the Dockers are surging towards 10 wins in a row. Can the Swans upset the Cats at GMHBA stadium and make a case for the Lions v Giants. Subscribe to AFL Daily wherever you get your podcasts.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nat Edwards, Riley Beveridge and Sarah Black discuss Wednesday’s biggest footy stories on the AFL Daily podcast. On today's episode: After Melbourne’s incredible start to the season, we look back at other teams who have made a significant leap in the space of 12 months Could Daniel Turner be Melbourne’s next captain after Max Gawn? Riley take a look at next week’s mid-season draft prospects The panel shares their all-time favourite indigenous players An AFLW check-in ahead of the fixture release Nat shares some Wednesday Wisdom See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nat Edwards, Josh Gabelich and Damian Barrett discuss Tuesday’s biggest footy stories on the AFL Daily podcast. On today's episode: Hawthorn aren’t happy about their Tasmania partnership coming to an end after the 2027 season Will Day will return on limited game time in the VFL this week The Bombers’ panic meter is reaching crisis levels The panel salutes Scott Pendlebury ahead of his record-breaking game Nat shares five fun facts about Pendles Toby Greene’s move to Victoria is looking more and more likely with the Giants’ losses piling up Regular segments, Get it off your chest, Fact or furphy and Out on a limb See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Josh Gabelich and Cal Twomey discuss Monday’s biggest footy stories on the AFL Daily podcast Today's talking points: Mason Redman lamented the ‘timid’ approach from the Bombers against Fremantle, saying they 'weren't up to AFL standard' Richmond now has just 25 fit players on its list following Campbell Gray's hamstring injury After a sluggish start, the Crows’ star power is starting to fire up Changkuoth Jiath says Steven King has ‘taken the anxiety out of footy’ Some key Lions are in free-fall according to Champion Data Regular segments, Monday Marketplace and Gimme Something See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Damian Barrett and Joel Peterson bring you the latest news on AFL Daily. West Coast have collected their third win of the season leaving plenty of questions for the Giants. The Bombers are a mess and in tatters while Fremantle move 2 games clear along with the Swans at the top of the ladder. Subscribe to AFL Daily wherever you get your podcastsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nat Edwards and Michael Whiting bring you this Saturday feature edition of AFL Daily. Magic McLean is this years honourary as part of Sir Doug Nichols Round. Fish recently spent time with McLean in Darwin to find out how he ended up making his way into the VFL and playing with Footscray. His journey became a path blazed for many indigenous players to follow. The story behind the story with one of the games greats. >>> Read Michael Whiting's piece here  Subscribe to AFL Daily wherever you get your podcasts.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Damian Barrett and Joel Peterson bring you the latest news on AFL Daily. The Cats make a mess of Brisbane after half-time led by a career best performance from the young 28 year old Shaun Mannagh. Dimma was grilled in Darwin, and responded appropriately. The Magpies head to the SCG tonight, while we also take a look at the slate of games on Saturday.  Subscribe to AFL Daily wherever you get your podcastsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Michael Whiting, Nathan Schmook, Bharat Sundaresan and Emily Patterson bring you the latest footy news on AFL Daily. Geelong and Brisbane headline Round 10 of the season with a Grand Final rematch at the Gabba tonight. Port Adelaide is hoping to end the unbeaten run by the SUNS in Darwin while the Swans welcome an injury hit Collingwood to the SCG tomorrow night.  Subscribe to AFL Daily and never miss an episode. Rate and review wherever you listen to podcasts.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nat Edwards, Riley Beveridge and Damian Barrett discuss Wednesday’s biggest footy stories on the AFL Daily podcast. On today’s episode, Damian Barrett takes us behind the curtain of his exclusive interview with Michael Voss yesterday. We preview the Grand Final rematch between the Lions and the Cats, and discuss Scott Pendlebury's unique financial arrangement around his milestone game next week.  Subscribe to AFL Daily and never miss an episode. Rate and review wherever you listen to podcasts.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

After announcing his resignation as Carlton coach, Michael Voss sits down for an extended chat with Damian Barrett. You can watch the interview here: https://www.afl.com.au/video/1518471/exclusive-michael-voss-sits-down-with-damian-barrett?videoId=1518471&modal=true&type=video&publishFrom=1778567400001See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nat Edwards and Cal Twomey discuss the Michael Voss resignation, before listening to the Carlton press conference in full, where Blues president Rob Priestley, CEO Graham Wright and footy boss Chris Davies fronted the media.  Subscribe to AFL Daily and never miss an episode. Rate and review wherever you listen to podcasts.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nat Edwards and Damian Barrett unpack the Michael Voss resignation, his time at the Blues and what may lie ahead for the embattled club. Subscribe to AFL Daily and never miss an episode. Rate and review wherever you listen to podcasts.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Josh Gabelich and Cal Twomey discuss Monday’s biggest footy stories on the AFL Daily podcast. On today’s episode, Match Review Officer Michael Christian joins AFL Daily to discuss various incidents from the weekend as well as the cracking down on gut punches and players who instigate melees. Lachie Neale is in incredible form to start the season, but where will he be next year? Oisin Mullin has taken another huge scalp, negating Nick Daicos on Saturday, and a special Monday Marketplace diving into the Telstra AFL Rising Star race. Subscribe to AFL Daily and never miss an episode. Rate and review wherever you listen to podcasts.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Damian Barrett and Joel Peterson bring you the latest news on AFL Daily. Collingwood are literally sitting in the middle of the table with more questions than answers at the moment.  Brad Scott slaps back at the Giants who are looking for "relevance". Geelong continue to front up week on week while Damo has gone one-on-one with former president of the Cats, now AFL Commission Chair Craig Drummond. Subscribe to AFL Daily wherever you get your podcastsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Joe Pignataro and Joel Peterson bring you this Saturday feature edition of AFL Daily. Kade Chandler comes from the small town of Charra, 800km west of Adelaide. Only he, and Jay Polkinghorne (Geelong forward) have reached the AFL from the town. This is Kade's story, from working the farm through his childhood, to cleaning windows in South Australia before being selected by the Demons and becoming a top-10 small forward in the game. Subscribe to AFL Daily to never miss a moment. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Damian Barrett and Joel Peterson bring you the latest news on AFL Daily. Fremantle move to the top of the table after a "special" win led by the clubs barometer, Luke Jackson. Tony Shaw believes a gold number for Pendlebury is unnecessary. Brad Scott has swung the axe at selection and both Brisbane & Carlton are aiming to put a week of off-field distractions behind them.  Subscribe to AFL Daily wherever you get your podcastsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Michael Whiting, Nathan Schmook, Bharat Sundaresan and Emily Patterson bring you the latest footy news on AFL Daily. Fremantle v Hawthorn headline Round 9 of the season tonight while the other 7 non-Victorian sides face off against the Vics line-up.  Port Adelaide is looking more like Josh Carr the player each week, Xerri could hold the key to stopping Grundy while the Lions are putting a week of "whiteboard gate" saga behind them. Subscribe to AFL Daily and never miss an episode. Rate and review wherever you listen to podcasts.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nat Edwards, Damian Barrett and Riley Beveridge discuss Wednesday’s biggest footy stories on the AFL Daily podcast. On today’s episode: Why the Dogs can’t afford to rest the Bont Riley breaks down where the Carlton list is at We preview the big matchups in Thursday night’s clash between Freo and the Hawks Pat Voss’ remarkable admission Regular segments Would You Rather, Wednesday Wisdom. Subscribe to AFL Daily and never miss an episode. Rate and review wherever you listen to podcasts.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nat Edwards, Damian Barrett and Josh Gabelich discuss Tuesday’s biggest footy stories on the AFL Daily Round Table,  On today’s episode: The AFL has released findings into the Elijah Hollands situation, handing down a $75k fine to Carlton Damian Barrett talks about his latest column on Toby Greene and his future at the Giants Could Patrick Cripps return to Perth next year? Josh Gabelich offers insight into his interview with James Hird about overcoming injury setbacks and how Max King can learn from the Bombers legend Nat Edwards counts down the top five rookie selections of all time Plus, regular segments Get It Off Your Chest, Fact or Furphy, Out on a Limb. Subscribe to AFL Daily and never miss an episode. Rate and review wherever you listen to podcasts.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Josh Gabelich and Cal Twomey discuss Monday’s biggest footy stories on the AFL Daily podcast. On today’s episode: Cal praises the list management at Fremantle that has landed them firmly in the Premiership window, how the Swans managed to secure Malcolm Rosas, and the glimmers of hope at Tigerland. Plus, regular segments Monday Marketplace and Gimme Something. Subscribe to AFL Daily and never miss an episode. Rate and review wherever you listen to podcasts.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Damian Barrett and Joel Peterson bring you the latest news on AFL Daily. A shootout on a perfect afternoon at the SCG today saw the Swans cement their spot at the top of the table. Elliot Yeo doesn't believe the Eagles are in a rut despite the stats showing otherwise, Carlton continue their appalling record after half time leaving very little for Michael Voss to give answers too going forward. Subscribe to AFL Daily wherever you get your podcastsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Joel Peterson and Josh Gabelich bring you this Saturday edition of AFL Daily. Finn Maginness lacerated a kidney in Tasmania late in the 2025 season, for a brief period football took a back seat as he fought through the horrific injury and trauma that followed. Gabo has unpacked the day of the injury, through to his return to the field and in career best form. >>> Read Josh Gabelich's piece with Finn Maginness here Subscribe to AFL Daily to never miss a moment. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Damian Barrett and Joel Peterson have the latest news on AFL Daily.   Hawthorn and Collingwood play out the season's first draw last night at the MCG. Who walks away happier with their 2 points? Richmond's injury list is dire at the moment with very little upside. A double header tonight headlined by the Showdown in SA. Subscribe to AFL Daily and never miss an episode. Rate and review wherever you listen to podcasts.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Michael Whiting, Nathan Schmook, Bharat Sundaresan and Emily Patterson bring you the latest footy news on AFL Daily. A Showdown for the ages is set to take centre stage tomorrow night at the Adelaide Oval while the Gold Coast and Giants do battle in the Expansion Cup. Fremantle are warm favourites when they face the Bulldogs tomorrow night and Oscar Allen will spend an extended amount of time on the sidelines.  Subscribe to AFL Daily and never miss an episode. Rate and review wherever you listen to podcasts.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nat Edwards, Riley Beveridge and Damian Barrett discuss Wednesday’s biggest footy stories on the AFL Daily podcast. On today's show: Damian Barrett supports Luke Beveridge’s candid comments on the state of the game, Riley Beveridge dissects the AFL’s draft changes, Melbourne have fronted the media after CEO Paul Guerra’s sacking, and the team reacts to AFL.com.au’s latest edition of the Top 25. Plus, regular segment Wednesday Wisdom. Subscribe to AFL Daily and never miss an episode. Rate and review wherever you listen to podcasts.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nat Edwards, Damian Barrett and Josh Gabelich discuss Tuesday’s biggest footy stories on the AFL Daily podcast. On the agenda today: Melbourne have parted ways with CEO Paul Guerra after just seven months, - the Suns have tabled a lucrative two year offer to star forward Ben King, and we talk about the potential movers in AFL.com.au’s Top 25, with a huge bombshell from Damian Barrett. Plus regular segments Get it off your Chest, Fact or Furphy, Out on a Limb. Subscribe to AFL Daily and never miss an episode. Rate and review wherever you listen to podcasts.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Josh Gabelich and Cal Twomey discuss Monday’s biggest footy stories on the AFL Daily podcast. On the agenda today: Cal recaps the talking points from Greg Swann’s press conference on Monday afternoon Sam Mitchell is driving a culture of success at Hawthorn Josh talks about an upcoming feature piece on Finn Maginness Should Scott Pendlebury play on for another season? It’s a case of one step forward, two steps back for the Bombers Regular segments Monday Marketplace and Gimme Something See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Damian Barrett and Joel Peterson have the latest news on AFL Daily.   The Giants hold out against the Kangaroos in the nation's capital. The Lions respond after losing last week with a convincing win over the Crows.  Scott Pendlebury had a career high performance yesterday at the MCG, could he go until he is over 40?  Subscribe to AFL Daily and never miss an episode. Rate and review wherever you listen to podcasts.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nat Edwards and Josh Gabelich bring you this Saturday edition of AFL Daily. Latrelle Pickett has burst onto the AFL scene in 2026, but it wasn't always going to play out this way. Josh Gabelich went one-on-one with the younger cousin of Kozzie Pickett to find out more about his football journey, and what makes Latrelle tick.  >>> Read Josh Gabelich's piece with Latrelle Pickett here Subscribe to AFL Daily to never miss a moment. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Damian Barrett and Nat Edwards have the latest news on AFL Daily.   Sydney were workmanlike in their 66-point victory last night over the Dogs, Charlie Curnow put his flag in the ground with 7 goals. Bobby Hill makes his long awaited return for the Magpies, he will be in the VFL later today.  Subscribe to AFL Daily and never miss an episode. Rate and review wherever you listen to podcasts.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Michael Whiting, Nathan Schmook, Bharat Sundaresan and Emily Patterson bring you the latest footy news on AFL Daily. Michael Voss has fronted the media for the first time since last Thursday standing by his club.  Sydney need to fill the holes left by Errol Gulden & Isaac Heeney tonight against the Bulldogs. Mason Cox has the chance to cement his spot in the Dockers line up and the Crows head to the Gabba for the biggest game of the round.  Subscribe to AFL Daily and never miss an episode. Rate and review wherever you listen to podcasts.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nat Edwards, Damian Barrett and Riley Beveridge discuss Wednesday’s biggest footy stories on the AFL Daily podcast. Toby Greene is set to become the Giants’ game record holder this week. Are North Melbourne for real? We’re about to find out with a brutal next five games. Riley runs through some selections from his ‘way too early’ All-Aus side, and the Devils have put a HUGE offer to Magpie Beau McCreery. Subscribe to AFL Daily and never miss an episode. Rate and review wherever you listen to podcasts.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nat Edwards, Damian Barrett and Josh Gabelich discuss Tuesday’s biggest footy stories on the AFL Daily podcast. The Bombers feel like a live chance against the Pies on ANZAC Day, Damo talks about the assistant coaches who could be senior coaches in waiting, Players are calling for the introduction of a Mental Health Round, and Ross Lyon has come under fire for his post-game press conference on Saturday night. Plus all your favorite regular segments! Subscribe to AFL Daily and never miss an episode. Rate and review wherever you listen to podcasts.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.