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Dan Does Footy

Dan Does Footy

DGM 245 Episodes Sep 4, 2026

Dan Gorringe, a former below-average AFL player, provides unfiltered and unqualified insights into AFL and more each week. The podcast offers a unique perspective on footy, blending personal anecdotes with analysis.

Episodes

Rest In Peace Wharfie Time
Rest In Peace Wharfie Time Sep 4, 2026 4024 Feeling so humble this morning… Joey has risen on Feel Good Friday from one of the greatest nights of his life, as the Hawks dismantle Fremantle in a qualifying final. Meanwhile, Dan and Doch are sweating for the Blues' clash against the Cats, while Xander finally gets all of his thoughts on Scott Pendlebury off his chest. Dan Does Footy Live on Thursday of Grand Final week at Margaret Cour
EMERGENCY POD: Alastair Clarkson Gets Sacked From North Melbourne
EMERGENCY POD: Alastair Clarkson Gets Sacked From North Melbourne Sep 2, 2026 1713 Shinboners are at half-mast... The boys unpack the shock departure of Alistair Clarkson as senior coach of North Melbourne, with Xander stepping in to give us the details...joined by our resident North fan, SHINBONER SAM. Dan Does Footy Live on Thursday of Grand Final week at Margaret Court Arena - Buy your tickets now: https://premier.ticketek.com.au/shows/show.aspx?sh=DDFPLIVE26 Follow the
Believe....With Caution
Believe....With Caution Sep 1, 2026 4447 As a great man once said, dicks in, Nicks out... The Big Red Shed can smell REAL finals this week, while Dan can smell more crap from Scott Pendlebury's Cryo Chamber. Meanwhile, Joey sets the record straight ahead of his Hawks' clash with Freo, and Ash is getting into the advertising game.  Also, who's the Dajeon Love of the AFL? Asking for a friend.  Dan Does Footy Live on Thursday of G
In The Lab: Finals Fever Is Upon Us
In The Lab: Finals Fever Is Upon Us Sep 1, 2026 1868 On this week's episode, Doc previews the upcoming finals fixtures, revealing which sides are fancied and why. He also introduced a new segment called the 'Sweat Index' thanks to Gatorade, where we focused on a part of the game your team struggles the most.  All will be revealed, In The Lab. Sam Docherty's Memoir - 'What It Takes' https://www.simonandschuster.com.au/search/books/Author-Sam-Doc
Worst Weekend Ever (Not)
Worst Weekend Ever (Not) Aug 31, 2026 5004 Not sure if you know this, the Blues were 1-8... Dan has somehow silenced Ash, as Carlton walks away with bragging rights once again over the Demons in the Wildcard. Also, did Scott Pendlebury just rip off the entire AFL?  BONUS: All-Australian Nick Watson joins us in the Big Red Shed ahead of the Hawk's qualifying final against Fremantle! Dan Does Footy Live on Thursday of Grand Final week a
Send Thy Cow For Zakary
Send Thy Cow For Zakary Aug 27, 2026 2844 Feeling reaaal good this Friday... Joey's scrambling to make-up for his 14 cheeseburgers he still has to eat, while Dan is trying to calculate how many 'Ken Hinkley's' Geelong should be smacked with. Also, Xander is shooting better than Steph Curry, while Doc wants you to remember who REALLY sent the Blues to the 2023 Prelim... Dan Does Footy Live on Thursday of Grand Final week at Margaret Court
EMERGENCY POD: Welcome Mark McVeigh: Essendon's New Senior Coach
EMERGENCY POD: Welcome Mark McVeigh: Essendon's New Senior Coach Aug 27, 2026 2210 He's the MAN... The Big Red Shed welcome Mark McVeigh, the new senior coach of the Essendon Football Club. We chat about his coaching philosophy, his covert trip to Avalon Airport, and his Men For All Seasons Calendar shoot...the guy's got it all. Dons fans, get excited. Dan Does Footy Live on Thursday of Grand Final week at Margaret Court Arena - Buy your tickets now: https://premier.ticketek.com
Welcome To The Circus
Welcome To The Circus Aug 25, 2026 4255 The one where Ash gets stuck in traffic... While Dan is in a Wildcard fantasy, Essendon finally have a reality check and end the James Hird dream with the announcement of Mark McVeigh as their new senior coach. Also, the boys are full behind pub press releases. Zac Butters confirms he wants to go home, and while we aren't shocked by that news, we will be AMAZED if our Joey can get through 30 Chees
In The Lab: Wildcard Weekend Favourites
In The Lab: Wildcard Weekend Favourites Aug 25, 2026 2096 Doc takes a Deep Dive into the all important Wildcard fixtures this weekend, delving into key matchups and who coaches should have firmly in their sights. Plus we hear from you, with the Gatorade Mailbag. All will be revealed, In The Lab. Sam Docherty's Memoir - 'What It Takes' https://www.simonandschuster.com.au/search/books/Author-Sam-Docherty/Imprint-Affirm-Press/_/N-1z0qh22Z1z11h9lZm3sq/Ne-pgt
How The Turns Have Tabled
How The Turns Have Tabled Aug 24, 2026 8526 Well, well, well… It’sssssss FINALS TIME (yes, it is), and look who’s joined the Blues’ in their “little thing.” It's very happy end to the season for our bottom 8, while a very scary three-peat is somehow still on the cards after the Lions pump the Pies. Meanwhile, Dan is being realistic for once, Joey is staring down the battle of a Hawks massacre against Fre
Thank God That's Over
Thank God That's Over Aug 20, 2026 3361 Melbourne is officially an NRL city... The Feel-Good-Friday team witnessed an entire Thursday night crowd turn into chairs last night, as the Saints and Suns close out the season in one of the games of all time... Meanwhile, Dan and Joey are still trying to figure out how to run 250km and smash 30 cheeseburgers in a day, as the boys set the rules for the livestream next Wednesday. Also, Lego
Everything We Know So Far.
Everything We Know So Far. Aug 20, 2026 1351 It's been a big week. We discuss the latest updates surrounding the Sydney Swans, after five of their players were handed sanctions internally by the club. Dan Does Footy Live on Thursday of Grand Final week at Margaret Court Arena - Buy your tickets now: https://premier.ticketek.com.au/shows/show.aspx?sh=DDFPLIVE26 Follow the chaos:  Instagram: @dandoesfooty YouTube: @dandoesfooty TikTok: @d

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