
ABC AFL Daily
Corbin Middlemas and Ben Cameron host a daily AFL podcast featuring a rotating cast of legends and experts. Each day of the week offers a different focus: Friday previews the round, Saturday covers Friday night footy with Mick Malthouse and Luke Ball, Sunday breaks down the weekend's winners and losers, Monday features Marc Murphy discussing key talking points, and Tuesday goes deeper into AFL industry stories with Bob Murphy.
Episodes

Wildcard games arrive early and the WA derby has lost its shine
Fun fact - if there were no Wildcard spots, we'd have half the amount of relevant games this weekend. Corbin, Ben and Brett Deledio run through the big questions for every match of round 20 like why North Melbourne and Gold Coast are officially done if they lose, which older Magpies should retire and why the Demons have a better shot than Geelong come September.Plus, why does the

What Hinkley to Devils means for Longmire, Buckley, Hird and co
Ken Hinkley has nabbed the first of three vacant coaching spots so Corbin and Bob Murphy look at Carlton and Essendon's task now and all the names that remain on the table.Fresh off the Monday footy shows, the boys agree that Hinkley is the right pick for Tassie, why John Longmire could easily miss out on all three roles, where the Hird push lies at the moment and why Nathan Buck

AFL Monday: Devil's in the detail and who has the best run to finals?
Tasmania Devils Chair Grant O'Brien joined the program from Tasmania off the back of Ken Hinkley’s appointment as the club’s inaugural head coach. Where does this leave other coaches and clubs? Essendon ruined GWS’s day, ensuring they don’t spend the week in the top 10. Who out of the eight-win teams has the best chance of making finals? Plus, all the wash-up from Round 19.ABC AF

Bombers rejoice and Ken to the den
Essendon have won their first game in 99 days, holding off GWS by three points and it’s hard not to be happy for them. Ken Hinkley is set to become the first coach of Tasmania, but is he the right choice and who missed out? Are the teams in the wildcard spots truly finals contenders? Plus, a wrap of all the big issues out of Round 19.ABC AFL commentators Corbin Middlemas and Ben

AFL Saturday: Adelaide have reason to crow and who is the second-best team?
Are the Crows better placed now than they were in 2025? The coaching conversation continues to swirl around Carlton and Essendon. Is it a failure if North Melbourne don't play finals? Plus, all the latest news from Round 19.ABC AFL commentators Corbin Middlemas and Ben Cameron are joined by a rolling squad of former AFL players and legends of the game to analyse matches, deep div

Cats claw one back, but at what injury cost?
Geelong can breathe a sigh of relief as St Kilda aren’t able to break their 27-year hoodoo down the highway, but they do have some big injury concerns. Is Jacob van Rooyen the most improved player at Melbourne? Is Adem Yze escaping too much criticism? Plus, all the big questions answered ahead this weekend of footy.ABC AFL commentators Corbin Middlemas and Ben Cameron are joined

Why Essendon losses hurt Hird's chances and did Hardwick go too far?
The Monday night footy shows don't rest and neither do Corbin and Bob Murphy who sort the fact from fiction. Do the pile up of Bombers losses under Solomon hurt James Hird's coaching aspirations, Fremantle should be cheering for Sydney Swans in 2026 and have Craig McRae and Collingwood changed their 'players over picks' motto?Plus do they need to fix Adelaide Oval or can the coac

AFL Monday: Is Geelong’s season over? And All-Australian spots up for grabs
With Jeremy Cameron requiring surgery, are Geelong’s finals dreams still intact? Is the game too hard to umpire now? Who is playing for All-Australian spots in the last six weeks? Plus, all the latest injury updates from Round 18.ABC AFL commentators Corbin Middlemas and Ben Cameron are joined by a rolling squad of former AFL players and legends of the game to analyse matches, de

Battle of the fittest and who is short-sighted about their future?
Best ability is availability, so how are injuries affecting the home run for many clubs, could it cost them finals? How does Alex Pearce fare in the All-Australian captain race? Do we believe players and coaches anymore when they say they haven’t thought about their futures? Plus, Ben gives us his top five weirdest things about our game.ABC AFL commentators Corbin Middlemas and B

AFL Saturday: Pies still alive, Sydney's second half slump and Josh Carr on Butters
Collingwood get back to their close game winning ways, can they still make some noise in 2026? Did Thursday night say more about Fremantle or Sydney? Port Adelaide senior coach Josh Carr joins the show, and is the AFL's push into India worthwhile?

Is it Daicos' Brownlow to lose and our first top of the table clash
Sharrod Wellingham steps in for Lids to preview round 18 with Corbin and Ben and brings with him some top tier analysis and a gold Buddy Franklin story.The boys assess the Dockers and Swans flag credentials and the Mason Cox v Sean Darcy debate, if St Kilda are borderline flat track bullies, can the Gold Coast Titans help the Suns tackling woes, is Gawn or Kozzy the most importan

Longmuir's Fremantle worries and why the umpire contact has been overblown
Corbin and Bob Murphy spend Monday night in front of the TV and deliver the most important stories to you. Fremantle are front and centre after their loss to GWS and the boys wonder how the "worrier" Longmuir would feel, why he's the likely coach of the year ahead of Stephen King and is their possible drought breaker the best story of the 2026 contenders.As well, there's confusio

AFL Monday: Essendon’s woes run deeper than the coach and the melee fallout
How long does it take for real change to take effect at a football club? What explains the stark difference between caretaker coaches Fraser and Solomon? It being 6-7 Appreciation Day, who are your favourite players to have worn the number 6 or 7 on their guernsey. Plus, all the latest news from Round 17.ABC AFL commentators Corbin Middlemas and Ben Cameron are joined by a rollin

Melee madness and setting Suns
More than 20 fines and a suspension were handed down by the MRO for rough conduct, engaging in a melee and umpire contact during Gold Coast v Collingwood. What happened and are the sanctions fair? What’s going on with the Suns and how have they fallen to where they are on the ladder? Plus, how can those in the Carlton coaching race respect the process?ABC AFL commentators Corbin

AFL Saturday: Is Brisbane still the team to beat?
Join Ben Cameron, Luke Ball and Mick Malthouse as they bring you up to date with all the latest AFL news. Has Brisbane solidified itself as a premiership contender? Is Sydney ready for its top of the table clash with Fremantle? Plus, is everyone OK with Lachie Neale’s meetings?ABC AFL commentators Corbin Middlemas and Ben Cameron are joined by a rolling squad of former AFL player

Lions pounce on Cats and where is Lachie Neale window shopping?
A seesawing feline affair ultimately saw Brisbane prevail, so where did Geelong go wrong? While Lachie Neale is in town, he’s reportedly meeting with several clubs. What could this free agent be looking for? Does Adelaide have a big-game issue? Should Hawthorn go after Zach Merrett again? Have we lost respect for the jumper? Plus, all the big Round 17 questions answered.ABC AFL c

AFL's unnerving and raw concussion debate and it's Freo's flag to lose
Off the back of the "incredibly difficult" to watch Four Corners episode on concussion and CTE, Bob Murphy reflects on his former Bulldogs teammate Matty Robbins' vulnerability and what the AFL needs to do from here.Corbin and Bob also digest the biggest talking points out of the Monday footy shows including why the premiership is Fremantle's to lose, what Essendon's coaching cri

AFL Monday: What does the AFL need to fix and can Roos make finals?
How frustrated are fans with the ARC and what can the AFL do about it? Does North Melbourne stand a chance of making finals? Should Essendon publicly target Josh Fraser as their head coach? Plus, the team revisits their predictions from Opening Round.ABC AFL commentators Corbin Middlemas and Ben Cameron are joined by a rolling squad of former AFL players and legends of the game t

‘Ugly’ Essendon and what is the greatest rivalry in footy?
Essendon were unable to get over the line against North Melbourne and the stats weren’t pretty. What needs to change at the club? After Port Adelaide’s impressive upset win over Adelaide last night, is the Showdown the best rivalry in footy? Is the AFL too far into the weeds when it comes to the rules? Plus, all the latest news from Round 16.ABC AFL commentators Corbin Middlemas

AFL Saturday: Should the AFL give Brisbane back their six points?
After the AFL incorrectly disallowed a Brisbane goal, head coach Chris Fagan believes the score should be amended. West Coast’s head coach Andrew McQualter also joins the program ahead of the Eagles’ clash with Carlton. Plus, all the latest news from Round 16.ABC AFL commentators Corbin Middlemas and Ben Cameron are joined by a rolling squad of former AFL players and legends of t

Deledio says no contact training is nonsensical and full round 16 preview
Corbin & Lids preview the round ahead but first go deep on whether the AFL's proposal to limit contact training in 2027 could actually result in more injuries.The final bye round is here and includes what might be the last Showdown for Zak Butters and/or Tex Walker. Plus, the Mason Cox v Sean Darcy predicament is real, why Errol Gulden makes the Swans infinitely better, do we

Carlton need to forget about optics and Essendon are missing their soul
The Monday footy show meat-fest continues and Ben Cameron and Bob Murphy are seated at the banquet with Carlton, Essendon and St Kilda on the menu.Bob reckons Josh Fraser wants to coach Carlton and will put his hand up and in turn, Carlton can't worry about past decisions or future failures. The Bombers are hell-bent on needing an 'Essendon person', so does that narrow their sear

AFL Monday: CEOs discuss fixture reform and coaching questions continue
Josh Fraser is making a strong case for an ongoing coaching role at Carlton, but which club is most appealing? The CEOs got together today, what was on their agenda? Is the Wildcard Round winning fans over? Plus, all the winners and losers from the weekend.ABC AFL commentators Corbin Middlemas and Ben Cameron are joined by a rolling squad of former AFL players and legends of the

All aboard the Fraser ferry and the Nas v Bont battle
It’s hard to ignore Josh Fraser’s success as he takes Carlton to their fifth straight win, but just don’t mention a train. Even though the Bulldogs took the four points, who contributed more to the match, Wanganeen-Milera or Bontempelli? Was the final quarter of Collingwood v Port Adelaide the worst quarter of football we’ve seen this year? Plus, all the wash-up from Round 15.ABC

AFL Saturday: Matthew Nicks 'We're a lot better than last year'
AFL Saturday, with Corbin Middlemas, Mick Malthouse and Luke Ball, discussing the big issues making news in the AFL in Round 15. The team wrap up the two games so far, with Fremantle and Hawthorn both stamping themselves as genuine Premiership contenders, ask where Tim English plays in 2027, and are joined by Adelaide Coach Matthew Nicks ahead of their clash with the Demons at th

What the Suns could learn from Ben Cousins and the SA litmus test
Corbin, Ben and Brett Deledio cast an eye over round 15 including a huge examination for the Demons away from the MCG and why Ben Cousins might have a lesson for the Gold Coast Suns amid rumours of player and coach disharmony.There's also a question mark on how Carlton approach their game and the rest of the year, Daicos goes head to head with Butters, Jy Simpkin's social media c

The Tim English x Zak Butters theory Bob Murphy regrets saying
Corbin and Bob feast on the Monday footy shows and debate why Tim English would want to leave the Bulldogs, where the Zak Butters needle is leaning and why Carlton are getting in their own way again.The guys also time stamp their three head coach picks for Carlton, Essendon and Tasmania - even though the Tassie licence is still not granted. Plus, why mature age recruits are a "gi

AFL Monday: Socceroos clashing with footy isn’t ideal and Hardwick’s critical of umpires again
On Sunday, St Kilda and GWS were up against the Socceroos, is that fair on the league and the audiences? Damien Hardwick continues to comment on the umpiring against the Suns post-match, is it okay? Plus, all your winners and losers, Monday madness, and not-so-elusive unicorn sightings.ABC AFL commentators Corbin Middlemas and Ben Cameron are joined by a rolling squad of former A

Flyin' Ryan soars to new heights and is there a small winning margin boom?
Liam Ryan notched up his new personal goal-kicking best against the Giants. Is this a sign that St Kilda is improving? Does a win by a small margin always mean it's a good game? Is Stephen King the coach of the year so far? Plus, all the wash-up from Round 14.ABC AFL commentators Corbin Middlemas and Ben Cameron are joined by a rolling squad of former AFL players and legends of t

AFL Saturday: Dean Solomon 'I haven't even thought about what's next'
AFL Saturday, with Corbin Middlemas, Mick Malthouse and Luke Ball, discussing the big issues making news in the AFL in Round 14. The team wrap up the two games so far, with Geelong and Adelaide both staking their top 4 claims, ask where Zak Butters plays in 2027. and look at who's in the box seat to land the full time coaching role at the Bombers with today's guest, Essendon Inte

Adelaide has reason to crow and how much does Butters cost?
Jordan Dawson led his team to an almighty win over the Bulldogs, why was Adam Treloar on the bench for so long? Will North Melbourne bounce back after last week’s brutal loss to Fremantle? What would a trade look like to get Zak Butters? Plus, a key question for the remaining games of Round 14.ABC AFL commentators Corbin Middlemas and Ben Cameron are joined by a rolling squad of

North Melb have "done less than nothing" and Magpies circle Neale and King
As the dust settles on round 13, Corbin & Bob Murphy look over the footy show hot takes and decide what's worth your time including Collingwood who seem to be getting busy.The Magpies are looking to swoop on Lachie Neale, Ben King and Fremantle CEO Simon Garlick, North Melbourne have zero excuses for their efforts, the Tassie stadium cost might have blown out again and do we

AFL Monday: Thrills and chills, Big Freeze 12 blockbuster a huge sucess at the 'G
Live from the MCG, the team brings you all the wash-up from the Big Freeze match, celebrating Neale Daniher and continuing to raise awareness for MND. Should you only be able to call the 30-second shot clock if you're inside the 50? Is Josh Fraser’s 4-0 winning record enough to entertain talks of him coaching Carlton permanently? Plus, all the latest news from Round 13.ABC AFL co

The Fraser freight train, grand larceny and the Dockers' dozen
Ben Cameron & Daniel Harford dissect whether it's time for Josh Fraser to declare himself the man for the job while the seat gets a little hotter under Alistair Clarkson after North Melbourne handed Fremantle it's biggest ever victory by way of margin.Fremantle remains one game clear on top of the AFL ladder, and was heading for a two-game buffer, until Sydney's Jai Serong st

AFL Saturday: Luke Beveridge 'Silk gloves and calloused hands'
AFL Saturday, with Corbin Middlemas, Mick Malthouse and Luke Ball, discussing the big issues making news in the AFL in Round 13. The team wrap up the two close games so far and preview the remaining fixtures for this King's Birthday long weekend. Today's guest, Western Bulldogs Coach Luke Beveridge, following his sides come from behind victory over the Hawks at the MCG.For more A

Duursma's rising star form and why Essendon's assistance request has merit
The debate is flowing with Essendon's assistance package request, Curnow's flat track bully status, Jordan Dawson's positional flexibility and the first of the double up games putting Corbin, Ben and Lids in opposite corners.It's not all loggerheads though with Willem Duursma's ascent to rising star favourite and Jack Gunston's footy smarts and future in the game hard to argue ag

Why John Longmire should coach Essendon and hire James Hird as assistant
Corbin Middlemas and Bob Murphy take a deep breath after the Hird x Essendon mania and apply a mix of logic and left field thinking to what the Bombers might do next. The boys have watched the Monday footy shows so you don't have to and they chat through the appeal of Longmire, the issues for other applicants plus why the Lions have to get a wriggle on, if Fremantle's young list

AFL Monday: Who wants to coach the Bombers and why Fremantle can't win the flag
Talks continue as Essendon and Carlton search for their new senior coach, who's in the running, and who would fans like to see in the top jobs? Corbin makes a case for why Fremantle can't finish on top in September. Plus, a mid-season review of the teams who have just had the bye, and we're still being graced with unicorns.ABC AFL commentators Corbin Middlemas and Ben Cameron are

The clock shows Wharfie Time and there's a new best player in the game
It's time for Fremantle to declare its intentions this season after conquering the reigning premiers at the Gabba. Michael Sellwood embodies Leo Barry with his game-saving mark and can Daniel Harford fit Isaac Heeney into his top five players in the competition? Ben & Harf wrap up rd 12 with all the big takeaways for you.For more Australian Rules Football podcast content, cat

AFL Saturday: Ramanauskas 'I would love to see James Hird back'
AFL Saturday, with Corbin Middlemas, Luke Ball and Adam Ramanauskas, discussing the big issues making news in the AFL in Round 12. Today, the team look at the drama surrounding James Hird and the now vacant Essendon coaching position, wrap up last night's 4 point victory by a resurgent Carlton, and debate if the decision to disallow Ollie Dempsey's goal was the correct one follow

Hawks shut out Saints and Dons fans have Hird it all before
How did Hawthorn keep the Saints goalless for a half of footy? Is Jack Gunston on track to kick 100 goals this year? The search for a full-time senior coach at Essendon has ramped up, is Hird’s name the one the fans want to hear? Has the AFL got its bye rounds structure right? Plus, all the big questions answered ahead of the rest of Round 12.ABC AFL commentators Corbin Middlemas

Why Brad Scott's Essendon sacking leaves an "awful taste"
Essendon have hit "ctrl alt delete" on Brad Scott's Bombers tenure and it's left Corbin & Bob Murphy surprised and sympathetic. The Monday board meeting coupled with the passing of Neale Daniher doesn't sit right, James Hird's name still looms large and the club backtracking on their own strategy after so many losses raises more questions than answers.As well, Corbin & Bo

AFL Monday: Vale Neale Daniher
The team celebrate the life and work of Neale Daniher who has passed away today after a long battle with MND. Jeff White, Adam Tomlinson and Iah Cohen join the program to share their memories of Neale from both on and off the field.ABC AFL commentators Corbin Middlemas and Ben Cameron are joined by a rolling squad of former AFL players and legends of the game to analyse matches,

One giant leap for GWS and Essendon's fan fury
GWS has delivered a record-breaking performance in a demolition job against the reigning premiers, what on earth happened during that third quarter? How does North Melbourne's win go beyond just claiming the four points? Are Bombers fans right to be this angry? Plus, all the big issues from each match of this Sir Doug Nicholls round are covered.ABC AFL commentators Corbin Middlem

AFL Saturday: Malthouse and Ball on Pendlebury 'The Ultimate Teammate'
AFL Saturday, with Corbin Middlemas, Mick Malthouse and Luke Ball, discussing the big issues making news in the AFL in Round 11. Today, the team preview a record breaking day for Magpie Scott Pendlebury, wrap up the results so far this weekend, and look at how the Hawks are placed in the premiership race with today's guest, Hawthorn Coach Sam Mitchell.For more Australian Rules Fo

A "sphincter tightening" Dreamtime clash and Bazlenka or Heeney?
Brett Deledio has labelled the Dreamtime game for Essendon and coach Brad Scott as "sphincter tightening" with the expectation of a win over Richmond who have nothing to lose. Corbin, Ben and Lids dissect round 11 including debating the case of whether Hawthorn should remain in Tasmania, why West Coast should be taking the Pendlebury SP433 game personally and would you rather Bai

Brad Scott dares the Essendon board and Merrett wants out again
The Monday footy shows have Essendon in the gun so Corbin and Bob Murphy wonder if Brad Scott is playing chicken with his own board and if Zach Merrett's wantaway attitude is a pattern. Beyond the Bombers woes, this year might be slipping away for the Bulldogs, St Kilda astound us with another media fail, Bailey Smith has turned a corner in 2026 and having seen him first hand, wh

AFL Monday: Pendlebury's party and are Brad Scott's coaching days numbered?
It's Scott Pendlebury's week, as he's set to overtake Brent Harvey's 432-game record and hold the all-time VFL/AFL record for the most senior games played by an individual. It's only fitting that we celebrate his career. How many more losses can Brad Scott's Bombers take before his role comes under serious scrutiny? Plus, how long will the Blues' dead cat bounce last?ABC AFL comm

Essendon not up to "AFL standards" and Demons are story of 2026
Mason Redman says Essendon weren’t up to “AFL standards,” while Steven King’s box-office Narrm Demons scored 100 points for the seventh time this year and are the story of the year. Catch Ben Cameron and Daniel Harford breaking down all the Round 10 action including the "ugly" Kangaroos and bemusement over Gold Coast desires to wind back their NT games.ABC AFL commentators Corbin

AFL Saturday: Marc Murphy on Voss 'It was the right call'
AFL Saturday, with Corbin Middlemas, Marc Murphy and Adam Ramanauskas, discussing the big issues making news in the AFL in Round 10. Today, the team analyse the fallout following the departure of Michael Voss from Carlton, look ahead to a record breaking week for Magpie Scott Pendlebury, and rank the Premiership pecking order as we near the halfway point of Season 2026.For more A

Pickett Pocket vs Wizard Bay, Pies aren't contending and Crows false narrative
We're at round 10 already and Corbin, Ben & Brett Deledio pick apart some tantalising storylines including why Collingwood won't contend in 2026, will Carlton catch that new coach honeymoon fever and are the Crows building slowly or just mediocre?Plus how much do the Alex Pearce and Nasiah Wanganeen-Milera injuries hurt their respective teams, why Grand Final rematches rarely

The humanity of Michael Voss' Carlton exit and why he may never coach again
Shocked but not surprised, Corbin & Bob Murphy break down the seemingly inevitable but still sobering resignation of Michael Voss as coach of Carlton. The humanity of the decision hits hard and has stomachs churning but the next steps forward for the Blues are front and centre with options galore.As well, making waves on the Monday footy shows are the Fremantle reclaiming of

AFL Monday: Who can't make finals, money matters and does even the best need a rest?
Which teams does Marc Murphy think are out of finals contention? How would you like to see the AFL allocate their budget? Ben Cameron says Nick Daicos should be rested for a round. The two-week countdown to Pendlebury’s record breaking match is on. Plus, we take stock of all the unicorn sightings over the weekend.ABC AFL commentators Corbin Middlemas and Ben Cameron are joined b

Tigers show promise, banner banter and the magic of Wharfie Time
Even though Richmond didn’t secure the four points against the Crows, there is still optimism of the fans. Did GWS go too far with their banner referencing the Bomber’s whiteboard from last week? Does Freo’s Wharfie Time activation pump up the team or spook the opposition? Which rule does Daniel Harford want to see wound back to how it use to be? Plus, a takeaway from every match

AFL Saturday: Luke Ball 'The players are still playing for (Voss)'
AFL Saturday, with Corbin Middlemas, Mick Malthouse and Luke Ball, discussing the big issues making news in the AFL in Round 9. Today, the team look at what Carlton's second half form against Brisbane does for the future of Michael Voss, debate the AFL's handling of the Elijah Hollands case, and are joined by Fremantle Coach Justin Longmuir following the Dockers come from behind

Freo's litmus test, Bont can't be rested and the best mature-aged recruit ever
The Dockers might be hosing down their Hawks fixture as a test of legitimacy but Corbin, Ben & Brett Deledio are watching closely. The boys preview the round's big questions including why Bontempelli should have already been rested but can't now, is Cripps tradeable, forced rivalries, Crows contender status is dwindling and the Swans positive premiership omen. Plus with Nikit

Is keeping Michael Voss "merciful" or "torturous" and should Cripps stay or go?
Carlton are in the crosshairs at the moment with Michael Voss' future and the possibility of Patrick Cripps leaving the club dominating the footy conversation. Ben Cameron and Bob Murphy have cast their eyes over the Monday footy shows and run through all the biggest stories including the Blues blues, why gut punches and non footy acts should be heavily punished, whether the Swan

AFL Monday: Sportsbet cut umpire Foot, whiteboard woes and Carlton's questions
Gambling company Sportsbet will no longer feature umpire Nick Foot on their podcasts, what's the fallout from Brisbane’s leaked whiteboard notes and former Carlton captain Marc Murphy left the Carlton game early and has some thoughts. Plus Richmond chalked up their first win of the season and have there been any more mystical unicorn sightings - Ben Cameron is on the case.ABC AFL

Rosas 7th heaven, whiteboard-gate and AFL HQ's high scoring satisfaction
AFL head office would be salivating with the high scoring matches, Showdowns officially need clean air and we didn't have whiteboard photos on our AFL story bingo card.Ben Cameron is at the SCG after a thrilling Swans Demons clash and is joined as always by Daniel Harford to talk through all the main takeaways from round 8 including bogey teams, injury woes and why Harf is sick o

AFL Saturday: Razor Ray blasts ARC's Showdown intervention "stay out of it"
AFL Saturday is joined by our umpiring expert Ray Chamberlain who says that "we were never, ever sold that this is what" ARC is for after the Showdown controversy. Corbin Middlemas, Brett Deledio and Adam Ramanauskas look back on the thrilling finishes in the three matches played so far and weigh in on the umpiring and ARC involvement too.For more Australian Rules Football podcas

Our first draw of the season, the stand rule strikes again and a trainer's comical tumble
Collingwood and Hawthorn play out their first ever draw in 174 meetings at the MCG that was marked by umpiring chaos in the final phases with the stand rule again in the spotlight. Brett Deledio joins the team to unpack it all and preview the rest of the weekend.ABC AFL commentators Corbin Middlemas and Ben Cameron are joined by a rolling squad of former AFL players and legends o

Ross Lyon considered resignation and should we ditch the point posts?
Corbin & Bob Murphy pore over the Monday footy shows so you're in the loop and the chief talking point is Ross Lyon's comments that led to a meeting between him and St Kilda Indigenous players where Lyon considered his future at the club.The ARC technology is making headlines and Bob wonders whether nets, equal sized posts or no behind posts at all would solve the issue. Ther

AFL Monday: ARC backflip, elite running and unicorns galore
Corbin, Ben and Marc Murphy dissect the AFL’s stance on their ARC decisions and whether the calls are truly improving the game or if it's just adding more grey and confusion. Off the back of Sabastian Sawe’s sub 2-hour London Marathon run, the team discuss who are the best runners in AFL.Commentators are buzzing about unicorns, but just how many can realistically show up in one w

Arc confusion, umpiring frustration, Pendlebury domination
Ben Cameron and Daniel Harford try and make sense of how the arc called back a decision after over a minute of continuous play. Are they umpire errors or do the laws need to be re-written? Does the AFL need to communicate the why and the how or their laws better. Plus, why are players playing better for longer than ever before?ABC AFL commentators Corbin Middlemas and Ben Cameron

AFL Saturday: Gawn - 'I was embarrassed when I was reading that stuff from the appeals board'
AFL Saturday, with Corbin Middlemas, Daniel Harford and Dyson Heppell, discussing the big issues making news in the AFL in Round 7. Today, the team are at the MCG in the lead up to another blockbuster Anzac Day clash between Collingwood and Essendon, with the latest news on the controversial AFL Appeals Board finding in the Lance Collard case, Elijah Hollands, and the rise of the

Collard shock, Voss 'bullying' claims and Dogs injuries spiral further
The Lance Collard appeal serves up some "extraordinary" reasoning and a reduced punishment and Brett Deledio says the whole thing is a "farce". Corbin, Ben & Lids agree it caps off an embarrassing week for the AFL and the whole judicial system in place.As well, Carlton coach Michael Voss makes claims of bullying as Carlton deliver their report on the Elijah Hollands situation

Bob Murphy on Hollands and Carlton: "What did you know, why didn't you act?"
Corbin & Bob watch the Monday night footy shows so you don't have to and the boys have questions and feelings on the Elijah Hollands and Carlton situation ranging from empathy and love to disbelief and sadness.There's plenty more on the menu too including Ross Lyon's combative pressers, the Zak Butters tribunal farce, Richmond struggling to find a brand among the beltings and

AFL Monday: AFL apologises over Butters incident and Hollands investigation continues
In breaking news, the AFL has apologised 'for the inconvenience caused to the parties for the error of law that has led to this outcome' after the AFL Appeals Board overturned Zak Butters' fine. Carlton continue their investigation into the handling of Elijah Hollands from Thursday night. Plus, Ben Cameron breaks down the unicorn stats so far this season, can there be only one?AB

The Demons' mighty craic and how can Richmond reboot their rebuild?
Melbourne had all the luck of the Irish, celebrating Jim Stynes today as they were able to scrape past the back-to-back reigning premiers. Richmond’s rebuild has stalled, how can they get out of this rut? What’s the latest with Carlton’s investigation into Elijah Hollands? Is the holding the ball rule become even more confusing for clubs to decipher? Plus, all the key takeaways

AFL Saturday: Malthouse 'How could you not pick up that this bloke is not anywhere near switched on?'
AFL Saturday, with Corbin Middlemas, Mick Malthouse and Luke Ball, discussing the big issues making news in the AFL in Round 6. Today, the team analyse the fallout from a traumatic night for the Western Bulldogs, give their take on the controversies surrounding Elijah Hollands and Zac Butters, and look at how Season 2026 is progressing for the Giants, with today's guest GWS Coach

Blues’ recurring nightmare as Nick Daicos storms his 100th game
Carlton once again squandered their lead, as Nick Daicos showed everyone why it’s worth celebrating his 100th game. Has the AFL had a more versatile player than Mark Blicavs? Does the Sydney derby deserve to be a standalone event? Who is the most improved player in the league right now? Plus, all the latest team news ahead of big rivalry matches.ABC AFL commentators Corbin Middle

The incentive of accusers and why Luke Beveridge is ruck-ist
Corbin Middlemas and Bob Murphy trawl through the footy shows to bring you the real stories and it's headlined by tribunal cases for Zak Butters and Lance Collard. Corbin & Bob discuss the incentive to accuse, how both the umpire and Butters can be correct and why Bob regrets not standing up as captain in front of his teammates and explicitly denouncing homophobia.There's als

AFL Monday: Chamberlain on Butters "nothing worse" you can say to an umpire
Former AFL umpire Ray Chamberlain joins the show to help understand the on-field experience of being spoken to by players after Zak Butters has been referred to the AFL tribunal. With five rounds now completed, do we have a better understanding of how teams are faring on the ladder? Plus, how are Essendon fans feeling after breaking their losing streak and the full Gather Round w

What did Zak Butters say and how do you improve Gather Round?
Port Adelaide star Zak Butters has flatly denied abusing umpire Nick Foot after being reported in St Kilda's victory over Port in the final game of Gather Round. The event drawing 270,018 in season 2026 to set a new record with a new deal still not struck between the AFL and the South Australian government. Ben Cameron and AFLW premiership player and former coach Lauren Arnell di

AFL Saturday: Ramanauskas on Wildcard Round - 'If you're going down the cash path, people are going to start laughing at you'
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