
AFL Daily
Get the latest AFL news and storylines in 20 minutes every weekday morning as Damian Barrett and AFL.com.au's team of journalists cover the hottest topics on and off the field. Every Wednesday, catch the midweek Round-Table, where Damo is joined by Nat Edwards, Josh Gabelich and Sarah Olle to debate everything happening around the league, on the field and off.
Episodes

Neale set to appeal, Ashcroft’s premiership synergy, and the Grand Final game breakers
Nat Edwards, Riley Beveridge and Damian Barrett bring you the latest footy news on AFL Daily. Lachie Neale has spoken ahead of the AFL Appeal Hearing tomorrow night. The build up to the Grand Final continues, a first-time coach for North Melbourne. Subscribe to AFL Daily wherever you get your podcastsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Emergency pod! Lachie Neale verdict handed down
Nat Edwards and Michael Whiting react to Lachie Neale’s tribunal hearing on Tuesday eveningSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

‘It’s not a no’: Andrew Dillon on GF Wharfie time
Nat Edwards and Damian Barrett are joined by AFL CEO Andrew Dillon on AFL DailySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Inside Neale’s bid to play, Hawks’ ‘biggest deal ever’, Bombers wait on assistance call
It's Grand Final week! Cal Twomey and Josh Gabelich discuss the latest footy news as we get set for tonight's Brownlow Medal, discuss the looming Lachie Neale tribunal hearing, and everything else both Grand Final related and not as we get set for the last Saturday in September.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The greatest Prelim ever played, Neale's nervous wait, Nick's Brownlow night
Joe Pignataro and Damian Barrett discuss all the latest footy news on AFL Daily. Hawthorn and Brisbane battled out a preliminary final epic on Saturday Twilight with the Lions finding a way through to their fourth straight Grand Final. Fremantle had to come from 28 points down winning only the final quarter to book a spot in the clubs second ever AFL Grand Final. Subscribe to AFL Daily wherever yo

Buckle up for the best weekend in footy, Geelong's GIANT coup
Joel Peterson and Damian Barrett discuss all the latest footy news on AFL Daily. All roads lead to the SCG tonight as the Swans and Dockers battle it out for a spot in the Grand Final. Tomorrow it'll be the Hawks and Brisbane from the MCG. Toby Greene has made up his mind on where he wants to play his footy next season, and Joel outlines his 3, 2 and 1 moments of the year so far. Subscr

The best four teams remain, who prevails this weekend?
Michael Whiting, Emily Patterson, Bharat Sundaresan and Nathan Schmook discuss all the latest footy news on AFL Daily. The build up to the Preliminary Finals continues, Schmooky has landed in Sydney with the Dockers ahead of tomorrow night while Fish is eagerly waiting for the Lions at the MCG on Saturday. Subscribe to AFL Daily wherever you get your podcastsSee omnystudio.com/listener for p

Swans’ selection dilemma, Fagan vs Mitchell, Toby call beckons
Nat Edwards, Riley Beveridge and Damian Barrett discuss all the latest footy news on AFL Daily. On today's episode: The panel discusses the selection dilemma facing the Swans this week Heading into their 5th consecutive prelim final, we take a look at another side to achieve the feat - their opponents, Hawthorn from 2011-2015. Riley Beveridge on the Swans matchup Josh Treacy has had the better of

Round table: Damo’s latest on Roos’ coach search, gun forward signs on
Nat Edwards, Josh Gabelich and Damian Barrett discuss all the latest footy news on AFL Daily. On today's episode: Damian Barrett’s big Luke Jackson call Young gun Logan Morris has extended with the Lions We look ahead to both mouth-watering preliminary finals Damo believes John Longmire will enter the Kangaroos coaching race Regular segments: Get it off your chest and Fact or furphy See omn

Behind the curtain on Butters’ decision, Cats legend eyes return
Cal Twomey and Josh Gabelich discuss all the latest footy news on AFL Daily. On today's episode: Cal takes us behind the curtain on one of the year’s biggest footy stories - Zak Butters nominating the Western Bulldogs as his new home After losing to Fremantle, Geelong’s attention turns swiftly to locking in some big-name recruits Could Corey Enright be returning to the Cattery? In his

Dogs can't believe they've got Butters, And then there were four!
Joe Pignataro and Damian Barrett discuss all the latest footy news on AFL Daily. Brisbane are through to a sixth preliminary final in eight years after dismantling the Crows by 53 points. Fremantle produced Wharfie Time to seal their victory over Geelong. Zak Butters wants to continue his career at the club he grew up barracking for, the Western Bulldogs, and play alongside childhood hero Marcus B

Emergency pod! Cal breaks down Butters' bombshell decision
Cal Twomey is joined by Nat Edwards to talk about Zak Butters’ huge decision. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Freo urged not to panic but to respond, a Coleman medallist is headed for Collingwood
Joel Peterson and Damian Barrett discuss all the latest footy news on AFL Daily. We are looking for a Fremantle response tonight against the Cats at Optus Stadium with a spot in a Preliminary Final on the line. 2024 Coleman Medallist Jesse Hogan wants to continue his career at Collingwood in 2027 and it's hard to see a way how the Adelaide Crows overcome the Lions at the Gabba tomorrow night. 

Papley stand-in skipper nomination, Switta the unsung Dockers star, Crows flying into Lions den
Michael Whiting, Emily Patterson, Bharat Sundaresan and Nathan Schmook discuss all the latest footy news on AFL Daily. Sydney will have to replace Callum Mills in the captaincy role for the Preliminary Final after tearing his ACL. Make a case for the Dockers, Lions and Crows this weekend in the semi-finals, which of the non-Victorian sides will be advancing to the penultimate weekend of the year?

Freo working through their "mental-baggage", Dogs expected to be the most active at the trade table
Nat Edwards, Riley Beveridge and Damian Barrett discuss all the latest footy news on AFL Daily. Pressure in semi-final weekend sits on the shoulders of both Fremantle and Brisbane who are staring down the barrel of a straight-sets exit, will they be able to work through to a Preliminary Final? The Bulldogs are expected to be the most active side during this years trade period, what's on their wish

Round table: Dogs icon calls time, Lion signs monster deal
Nat Edwards, Josh Gabelich and Damian Barrett discuss all the latest footy news on AFL Daily. On today's episode: Bulldogs icon Tom Liberatore has called time on his glittering career Zac Bailey has signed a monster deal with the Lions Josh Dunkley talked about the scathing club review of Saturday’s loss to the Swans Rowan Marshall is eyeing a move to the Cats for the second year in a row W

Trade talk heats up, son of legend nominates preferred club
Josh Gabelich and Cal Twomey discuss all the latest footy news on AFL Daily. In today's episode: The latest trade round-up, featuring some big names! Cal unpacks how Toby Greene’s prospective movement is being treated very differently to Zach Merrett’s last year We recap Sydney’s historic finals win on Saturday Chris Scott has defended Jeremy Cameron’s lean run of form Coo

Swans "human spirit" dismantle Brisbane, Adelaide's Rankine-file victory
Joe Pignataro and Damian Barrett discuss all the latest footy news on AFL Daily. Sydney with the boilover of the weekend advance to a Preliminary Final after demolishing the back-to-back premiers at the SCG. Adelaide's season is still alive beating the Bulldogs at the Adelaide Oval, it's the end of the run for Carlton who will now reflect on a season of 2 halves. Subscribe to AFL Daily

Wizard puts Hawks into Prelim Final heaven, next coach of North?
Joe Pignataro and Damian Barrett discuss all the latest footy news on AFL Daily. Hawthorn threw the finals series into chaos last night dominating over Fremantle by 32 points. Headlined by the backline of the Hawks, helped out by the Wizard in the forward line. Geelong have recalled Max Holmes for tonight against the Blues, while Hugh McCluggage returns for the Lions. North Melbourne are heading d

Wharfie Time set for tonight, Brisbane not taking Sydney lightly, Adelaide's must-win final
Michael Whiting, Emily Patterson and Nathan Schmook discuss all the latest footy news on AFL Daily. The Dockers have been waiting for this night for over a month, Wharfie Time is set to ignite the Optus Stadium crowd against the Hawks with a Preliminary Final spot on the line. Brisbane won't be taking the Swans lightly in the second Qualifying Final on Saturday while Adelaide head into a knockout

Emergency pod: Alastair Clarkson out as North Melbourne coach
Nat Edwards and Damian Barrett react to the breaking news out of Arden st. In this episode we also include the key quotes from President Sonja Hood and General Manager of Football, Todd Viney.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Two stars primed for first taste of finals, Pies' list priorities
Josh Gabelich and Damian Barrett discuss all the latest footy news on AFL Daily. On today's episode: Will Day and Izak Rankine are raring to go for their first finals matches Matthew Nicks is under mounting pressure to beat the Bulldogs on Saturday Damian Barrett outlines the list priorities for Collingwood ahead of next season Chris Scott was cryptic on whether Max Holmes will play against the B

Cal’s latest on Butters race, contracted Bomber’s future in doubt
Josh Gabelich and Cal Twomey discuss all the latest footy news on AFL Daily. On today's episode: Cal Twomey believes there are two clear frontrunners in the race for Zak Butters Is Scott Pendlebury a coach in waiting for the Pies? Ben McKay’s future at Essendon is in doubt with the club open to moving him Melbourne could be a very active player in the trade period Regular segment: Gimme Som

Fraser-train keeps rolling, the end of the Magpies line for Pendlebury
Joe Pignataro and Damian Barrett discuss all the latest footy news on AFL Daily. Carlton's incredible run in 2026 continues while the fairytale story at Melbourne has come to an end. The Bulldogs season is still alive after having their hearts in their mouths as Tim Membrey's final shot at goal went right. Heartbreak on field to heartbreak off field for Collingwood with games record holder Scott P

Bevo's Magpie mind-games, Geelong's hefty fine and coaches under pressure to perform
Joel Peterson and Damian Barrett discuss all the latest footy news on AFL Daily. Wildcard Weekend is here with the Western Bulldogs coach Luke Beveridge buying into the mind games against the Magpies. Melbourne welcomes back a favourite son for his first game of the year against the Blues. Geelong's copped a hefty fine and Damo's applying pressure on 5 coaches who go into 2027 out of contract.&nbs

Jordan is simply Dawsome, SUNS "most disappointing" side of 2026
Michael Whiting, Emily Patterson and Nathan Schmook discuss all the latest footy news on AFL Daily. It's report-card season for four of the eight non-Victorian sides that have missed out on finals action. West Coast had a year of 2 halves, Port Adelaide under first-year coach Josh Carr fell short in five games by 3 points or less. The Giants were the most unpredictable side of the season, the SUNS

McVeigh on non-negotiables, big name trade target | Full interview with Cal Twomey
New Essendon coach Mark McVeigh sits down for a one-on-one interview with Cal Twomey. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

McVeigh's message to the ‘Essendon Armada’, stance on Merrett
Nat Edwards, Josh Gabelich and Damian Barrett discuss all the latest footy news on AFL Daily. On today's episode: The panel unpacks Mark McVeigh’s first press conference as Essendon coach Should we be worried about Collingwood, Melbourne or Fremantle after R24 losses? Regular segments: Get it off your chest, Fact or furphy, ‘Yes, I said that’ See omnystudio.com/listener for priv

Dills on Swans, first reactions to All-Aus squad, Cal’s Bomber priorities
Cal Twomey and Josh Gabelich discuss Andrew Dillon's press conference, the release of the 2026 All-Australian squad, Essendon latest and more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Melbourne the weekend's biggest loser, a Spike in the Bombers coaching process
Joe Pignataro and Damian Barrett discuss all the latest footy news on AFL Daily. We have got our confirmed final 10 for the 2026 AFL finals. Hawthorn will head back to Perth in a fortnight to face the Dockers, Brisbane are going to Sydney. Melbourne the biggest losers from the weekend will tackle Carlton in an historic Wildcard final. The Magpies will play the Bulldogs. And, there's movement

Disastrous season for Suns and Saints is over, must-win match at the G tonight
Joel Peterson and Damian Barrett discuss all the latest footy news on AFL Daily. Ben King has most likely played his final game for the SUNS, and Ross isn't sure whether he'll have his trusted coaching lieutenant Corey Enright next year. Must-win match at the G tonight for the Lions, Sydney has announced its team changes for this weekend against North, and clapping in press conferences? Subs

Sydney's shocking week, Brisbane's danger game, Reid about Freo's replacement
Michael Whiting, Emily Patterson and Nathan Schmook discuss all the latest footy news on AFL Daily. Em has been covering the week at the Swans, five players have been stood down for the rest of the season including the finals. The impact both off and on the field has been felt right across the competition. Brisbane heads to the G in a danger game against the Magpies with a top four spot on t

Swans take a stand, five players banned for rest of the season
Emily Patterson and Damian Barrett discuss the season-long bans handed down to Isaac Heeney, Chad Warner, Nick Blakey, Riley Bice and James Jordon.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Fraser ‘couldn’t be more ready’, latest on Swans investigation
Nat Edwards and Damian Barrett discuss all the latest footy news on AFL Daily. On today's episode: Nat and Damo discuss the latest on the Sydney Swans investigation, and Josh Fraser says he ‘couldn’t be more ready’ to take on senior coaching duties at the Blues. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Swans rocked by allegations, Blues’ masterstroke, big question for each non-finalist
Cal Twomey and Joel Peterson on a big Monday episode of AFL Daily. Sydney under investigation from Victoria Police for an alleged incident, Carlton commit to Josh Fraser, Bulldogs issues and a key talking point on all eight teams that won't make finals in 2026.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Rejoice Blues fans, you're playing finals!
Joe Pignataro and Damian Barrett discuss all the latest footy news on AFL Daily. A draw was enough at Marvel Stadium today for the Blues to secure an incredible finals berth. They're locked into the top 10 with a round of the home and away season remaining. Jacob Van Rooyen's finals dreams hangs in the balance after being handed a 3-match suspension by the MRO and for the second time this year, Co

Resting the Bont, nerves of Steele on GF day, Prestia open to another opportunity
Joel Peterson and Damian Barrett discuss all the latest footy news on AFL Daily. Fremantle looking to give Adelaide a night of headaches at Optus Stadium tonight. They'll be without Murphy Reid as they look to respond with a win. Steele Sidebottom announces his retirement, Dion Prestia is open to another opportunity and the Bulldogs have decided it's time to rest the Bont before the Wildcard

Fagan's fascinating footy story, Longmuir coach of the year
Michael Whiting and Nathan Schmook discuss all the latest footy news on AFL Daily. Chris Fagan goes past Leigh Matthews this weekend as the Lions most-coached games. The football story of Fages is now the stuff of folklore given the journey the club has been on since he began his coaching career a decade ago. The Dockers are welcoming the Crows to the Optus Stadium cauldron on Friday night with th

Cats career hangs in the balance, Butters loyal to a fault, Blues learning from past failings
Riley Beveridge and Damian Barrett discuss all the latest footy news on AFL Daily. Jake Kolodjashnij career hangs in the balance with the Cats announcing he won't be playing AFL or VFL level this weekend. Zak Butters is loyal to a fault according to Damo. He shouldn't be making an attempt to get back for one last game at the Power this year. Significant differences between the way Carlt

Round table: Ex-skipper won’t be picked ‘on reputation’, Nat’s footy census
Nat Edwards, Josh Gabelich and Damian Barrett discuss all the latest footy news on AFL Daily. On today's episode: Jack Viney is set to return to the VFL, but will we see him in the senior side anytime soon? Nat conducts her own footy version of the census The panel discusses what sort of sanction is on the horizon for Geelong Regular segments: Get it off your chest, Fact or furphy, Yes I sai

‘Ultra aggressive’ Pies push for Butters, Tex's farewell, Harley captaincy call
Cal Twomey and Josh Gabelich discuss Collingwood's huge pursuit of Zak Butters, Adelaide champion Taylor Walker announces his retirement, why Harley Reid could be West Coast's next captain, Melbourne becoming a destination club and more on AFL Daily.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In Fraser the Blues trust, Magpies lock a wildcard spot up, Demons the story of the year
Damian Barrett and Joe Pignataro bring you the latest footy news on AFL Daily. Carlton's season is well and truly alive, St Kilda's year is in tatters after being thumped and compounded with injuries to key players, none bigger than Nasiah. Collingwood have booked themselves a wildcard spot for 2026, have the Demons been the most impressive side of the year so far? Subscribe to AFL Dai

Roos bounce the Dogs off Thursday night, Lions v Hawks must-win encounter tonight
Damian Barrett and Joel Peterson bring you the latest footy news on AFL Daily. North Melbourne produced its biggest win since 2019 last night when they fought off the Dogs by 23 points at Marvel Stadium led by LDU, George Wardlaw and Paul Curtis. Brisbane have a must-win match tonight against the Hawks at the Gabba, the reigning premiers have proven they always respond to adversity. Th

Hungry Hawks out to disrupt Brisbane, no MCG fears for Freo
Michael Whiting, Nathan Schmook and Bharat Sundaresan bring you the latest footy news on AFL Daily. Brisbane face off against the hungry Hawks on Friday night in a must-win encounter for their top four aspirations. Fremantle head to the MCG this weekend with no fears at the ground that they must win at in September. The Giants season is still alive and we open up the prediction vault for the 2026

Tassie lands a big fish, Fri night heavyweight clash
Nat Edwards, Riley Beveridge and Damian Barrett discuss all the latest footy news on AFL Daily. On today's episode: A top 4 spot is on the line in Brisbane vs Hawthorn Tasmania have poached development guru Nigel Lappin from the Cats Damian Barrett reflects on great mate Danny Frawley’s legacy ahead of Spud’s game on Sunday Nat counts down her top 5 AFLW players to watch this sea

Round table: Sensitive Bombers need to 'harden up', big names linked to Pies
Nat Edwards, Josh Gabelich and Damian Barrett discuss all the latest footy news on AFL Daily. On today's episode: Essendon weren’t happy with Leigh Matthews’ scathing assessment of them, but now isn’t the time to be sensitive according to Damian Barrett Should Collingwood be going after the likes of Jake Stringer and Lachie Neale? Greg Swann has warned clubs against resting play

Veteran Pie offered new deal, could Blues duo go 1-2?
Josh Gabelich and Cal Twomey discuss all the latest footy news on AFL Daily. On today's episode: Things could start moving on the Essendon coaching vacancy this week The Blues were the big winners of R21 Could Jagga Smith and Harry Dean go 1-2 in the Telstra AFL Rising Star award? Alastair Clarkson, Ross Lyon and Damian Hardwick are all preaching optimism despite disappointing losses Usual segmen

Crows eat Essendon alive, Carlton give Brisbane the Blues
Damian Barrett and Joel Peterson bring you the latest footy news on AFL Daily. Adelaide have put on their biggest score of the season to put themselves in the top four, the Brisbane Lions have got some questions after being thumped by the Blues. Jake Waterman and the Eagles miss out on a golden chance to claim victory. Subscribe to AFL Daily wherever you get your podcasts.See omnystudi

Cats commanding victory, the future of Clarko as Roos coach, Freo tonight by how far??
Damian Barrett and Joel Peterson bring you the latest footy news on AFL Daily. Geelong have put together a winning three week stretch to get their season back on track. Last night the most commanding victory over Collingwood. On the day Sam Mitchell reveals he will re-sign with the Hawks, Al Clarkson is hopeful of remaining the Roos coach beyond the 2026 season. Fremantle are chasing an 18th

Fremantle's August holding pattern, JHF holding the Power to carry Port
Michael Whiting, Nathan Schmook and Bharat Sundaresan bring you the latest footy news on AFL Daily. Fremantle are in a holding pattern for the next month as they await September action. How do they approach the final home and away rounds of the season? State of Origin locked in for the next 3 years, Australia v Ireland takes centre stage in the W and we go outside the square for the Thursday Great

Ross emphatic on ‘not trading’ star, how Tigers could land Butters, new #1 in The 25
Riley Beveridge and Damian Barrett discuss all the latest footy news on AFL Daily. On today's episode: The full details for rounds 23 and 24 have been released Ross Lyon is ‘all in’ when it comes to backing in Max King Riley has a creative approach to a potential Butters trade Why are the Allies not in the Origin plans? The latest edition of The 25 See omnystudio.com/listener for priv

Blues, Dons eye same target, 'Brand Petracca' takes a hit, McRae wants Origin role
Nat Edwards, Josh Gabelich and Damian Barrett discuss all the latest footy news on AFL Daily. On today's episode: One coaching contender is on both the Essendon and Carlton shortlists: Jaymie Graham Aussie soccer legend Kevin Muscat will be involved in the Bombers’ interview process Craig McRae has put his hand up to be South Australia’s coach for Origin next year Collingwood and Geel

Saints trade ‘dilemma’, superstar’s Brownlow record bid, Giant contract calls
Josh Gabelich and Cal Twomey discuss all the latest footy news on AFL Daily. On today's episode: Josh provides an update on injured Saint Max King Murphy Reid is on the verge of signing on with Fremantle until the end of 2032 Brisbane’s stars are well and truly back The Giants have some huge list calls ahead of them Dan McStay could well finish top 5 in Collingwood’s B&F The battl

NAS does what NAS does, McCluggage & Gulden back to their very best
Damian Barrett and Joel Peterson bring you the latest footy news on AFL Daily. Almost a year to the day since NAS dismantled the Demons, today he deconstructed the Kangaroos at Marvel Stadium. Errol Gulden is back to his best at the Swans, Hugh McCluggage is the same at the Lions as both sides cement themselves inside the top four. Subscribe to AFL Daily wherever you get your podcasts.See om

Magpies inside the heads of the Crows, Lewis re-signs, the return of the King
Damian Barrett and Joel Peterson bring you the latest footy news on AFL Daily. Collingwood turn a 27 point deficit into a 34 point win at the Adelaide Oval last night. Led by the little master in Nick Daicos. Max King makes his long-awaited return to AFL level, Mitch Lewis has re-committed to Hawthorn for another 4 seasons and it's crunch time for Melbourne and Geelong tonight. Subscribe to

Recent rivals add another chapter tonight, Sydney darby, WA derby
Michael Whiting, Nathan Schmook and Bharat Sundaresan bring you the latest footy news on AFL Daily. A big night of footy at the Adelaide Oval with the Adelaide Crows welcoming Collingwood into town. Which side is going to be the unfortunate loser and miss out on the Wildcard? Subscribe to AFL Daily wherever you get your podcasts.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Friday night fit for a King, Impossible GIANTS, is it derby or darby?
Nat Edwards, Riley Beveridge and Damian Barrett bring you the latest footy news on AFL Daily. Steven King will coach against the club he made a name for himself at Geelong. Will there be additional spice throughout the evening? GWS are impossible to read. They're also dealing with out of contract stars in Stephen Coniglio, Jesse Hogan and Jake Stringer. Nat's top 5 leaves out a well-known ri

Fly’s emotion for Bobby, Tigers need ’sense of reality’, Bucks’ reputation enhanced?
Nat Edwards, Damian Barrett and Josh Gabelich discuss Tuesday’s biggest footy stories, including the latest on Bobby Hill's situation with Collingwood, Nathan Buckley's next steps after missing out on the Tasmania coaching job and more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Why Tassie chose Ken on landmark day, the team you cannot trust
Joel Peterson and Josh Gabelich provide in-depth discussion on Tasmania's senior coach appointment, Ken Hinkley.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Essendon off the bottom, Hinkley in-charge of Tassie, don't write off the Magpies
Damian Barrett and Joel Peterson bring you the latest footy news on AFL Daily. Essendon are off the bottom of the table after beating the Giants at Marvel Stadium. Ken Hinkley is set to be announced as the new coach of Tassie tomorrow morning. The Gold Coast SUNS' season is over while the Magpies have got a pulse after a 5th straight victory. Subscribe to AFL Daily wherever you get you

Ordinary performance by the Saints, Carlton struggles with expectations
Damian Barrett and Joel Peterson bring you the latest footy news on AFL Daily. St Kilda continue their run of outs against Geelong at Kardinia Park. A rough win for the home side with a significant injury to midfield star Max Holmes. Carlton host Collingwood at the MCG tomorrow night in an all-time blockbuster. Tex Walker will miss tonight for the Crows and the rest of the teams that will make up

Crows in enemy territory, Starcevich to face his premiership mates, Drapers impactful season
Michael Whiting, Nathan Schmook and Bharat Sundaresan bring you the latest footy news on AFL Daily. The Swans have to find a way to bounce back against the Crows on Friday night or will Adelaide be the first side to upset the Swans at the SCG this year? Port Adelaide are hanging on by the skin of their teeth when they face the ladder leaders while Brandon Starcevich will face off against his premi

Morris a generational forward, Damo's surprising endorsement, the "bad old days" of the SUNS
Damian Barrett and Michael Whiting bring you the latest footy news on AFL Daily. Is Logan Morris the next generational key forward in the game? He is tracking beautifully after his first 61 games and is well in contention for the key forward blazer in this years AA team. James Hird is all-in on the Essendon coaching job, and Damo is surprisingly right behind him. Lachie Neale links to

Scott addresses Merrett speculation, which top 6 team is under most pressure?
Josh Gabelich and Damian Barrett discuss all the latest footy news on AFL Daily. On today's episode: Chris Scott responds to the reported Zach Merrett approach Josh and Damo talk about the constant discussion around player movement Which club inside the top six is under the most pressure? Damian Barrett has put Damian Hardwick’s defeatist tone in the spotlight Collingwood vs Carlton promise

Latest on Cameron and Butters, Hawks have Swans in their sights
Josh Gabelich and Joel Peterson discuss all the latest footy news on AFL Daily. On today's episode: - Josh Gabelich provides an update on injured stars Jeremy Cameron and Zak Butters - The Hawks have unveiled seven debutants this year, balancing on-field success with player development- Jacob van Rooyen is starting to realise his potential- Despite a star-studded injury list, the Giants conti

Another insipid Essendon performance, Sun has set on the Gold Coast season
Damian Barrett and Joel Peterson bring you the latest footy news on AFL Daily. Brisbane demolish the cellar dwellers Essendon leaving the embattled club with more questions than answers. Has the cliff come for the Cats in 2026 on the back of the significant injury to Jeremy Cameron? Dimma concedes 2026 is over for the SUNS who've now lost 7 games in a row. Subscribe to AFL Daily wherev

Murphy Reid's AA push, Primetime Kangaroos, feedback for Damo's Sliding Doors
Damian Barrett and Joe Pignataro bring you the latest footy news on AFL Daily. Fremantle further stamp their premiership favouritism on the competition with a barnstorming second half over the Swans. Richmond is in need of a new high-performance manager. North Melbourne is back on the Friday night prime time and Damo is still positive about the Cats. Subscribe to AFL Daily wherever you get y

Can Curnow carry the Swans to glory? Last chance saloon for the SUNS
Michael Whiting, Nathan Schmook and Bharat Sundaresan bring you the latest footy news on AFL Daily. The top of the table clash is centre stage tonight at Optus Stadium. Will the Dockers over power the Swans? Or can Charlie Curnow get hold of the Dockers defence? Last chance saloon for the SUNS this weekend against the Crows. And the Giants late season charge is on the agenda. Subscribe

Fagan changes tune on Neale move, Jezza’s brutal self-assessment
Nat Edwards, Riley Beveridge and Damian Barrett discuss all the latest footy news on AFL Daily. On today's episode: Chris Fagan has changed his tune on Lachie Neale exploring a move Damian Barrett discusses his latest column on Jeremy Cameron and his lingering injury issues Jezza was scathing in his self-assessment of last week’s performance The Suns have made an audacious Daicos play The p

Round table: Coaching vacancy check-in, wildcard predictions, Yze pressure builds
Nat Edwards, Josh Gabelich and Damian Barrett discuss all the latest footy news on AFL Daily. On today's episode: We run through three very different coaching vacancies Kevin Sheedy has thrown his support behind James Hird…again Yze and the Tigers need to start delivering Josh talks about his feature with injured Dogs star Sam Darcy The panel offers up some Wildcard predictions Regular seg

Solomon isn’t the solution, who is Collingwood’s next captain?
Josh Gabelich and Cal Twomey discuss all the latest footy news on AFL Daily. On today's episode: Dean Solomon’s coaching candidacy stocks continues to tumble Cal and Josh debate the MRO findings from the weekend Who is Collingwood’s next captain? The Dees continue to prove the doubters wrong Has Jake Stringer played his way into a new contract? Regular segments: Monday Marketplace, Gi

Why Damo thinks the MRO got it wrong, Bombers hit rock bottom
Joel Peterson and Damian Barrett discuss all the latest footy news on AFL Daily. On tonight's episode: The Bombers are somehow getting worse The MRO findings are in and Damian Barrett doesn't agree with the findings Fremantle's unbeaten streak has ended! North Melbourne fall short in a crucial clash against Port Adelaide Damo hands out his MVP votes See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy informa

Story behind the story: St Kilda's Hall pass is a sight to behold
Max Hall, the 2024 Mid-Season draftee has got a story to tell. And, he's recently told it to AFL.com.au and Josh Gabelich. Gabbo takes us behind the story of the Saint on the rise, and what he does away from the footy field to reset each week. Read Josh Gabelich's story on Max Hall here Subscribe to AFL Daily to never miss a moment. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Lions make a statement, Cameron's slump, season over for Pies skipper
Joel Peterson and Damian Barrett discuss all the latest footy news on AFL Daily. On today's episode: Another statement win for the Lions We preview a huge Friday double-header Darcy Moore's season is over Bailey Humphrey's form is emblematic of the Suns See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Lions & Cats is akin to Federer v Nadal, Giants any chance of a boilover?
Michael Whiting, Nathan Schmook and Bharat Sundaresan bring you the latest footy news on AFL Daily. The Brisbane Lions face off against the Cats tonight at GMHBA Stadium in a must-win contest with a top four spot on the line. Adelaide and Port Adelaide are coming down from the Showdown in 2 very different ways, and can the Giants cause the upset of the season ending the Dockers 14-game winni

Hird reveals Welsh chat, Saints set to pitch Neale
Nat Edwards and Damian Barrett discuss all the latest footy news on AFL Daily. Talking points: James Hird confirmed he has spoken to Andrew Welsh about the vacant senior coach role We preview the mouth-watering GF rematch between the Cats and Lions According to reports, Lachie Neale will be dining with old coach Ross Lyon on Friday night Luke Beveridge is worried about losing the essence of the g

Blues coaching candidates emerge, Brownlow Predictor check-in
Nat Edwards and Josh Gabelich discuss all the latest footy news on AFL Daily. Talking points: Carlton have already started compiling a list of candidates to interview - we run through the contenders The Hawks will be without Nick Watson for the R17 match against the Dees AFL.com.au’s Brownlow Predictor has one name a mile ahead Nat pays tribute to retiring AFL star Chelsea Randall Regular s

Blues’ Rising Star bolter, Solomon’s Bombers lack spark
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