AFLW Inside Out
AFLW Inside Out is hosted by former Geelong captain Meghan McDonald and veteran sports journalist Laura Spurway. The show blends elite on-field experience with sharp broadcast reporting to explore the tactics, culture, and real-world issues shaping the AFLW. Together with expert guests, they deliver a definitive breakdown of women's footy, from inside the boundary line to the bigger picture.
Episodes
The IMPROBABLE premiership threat | Inside Round 9
How on earth are we through Round 9 already?? We're back for another deep-dive into the round that was, with a particular focus being put on a Suns squad that is rapidly stamping their credentials as the real deal...See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
EMERGENCY POD | Nick Dal Santo steps down as St Kilda coach
The biggest story of the week takes another twist as Nick Dal Santo & St Kilda have decided to part ways after their heavily criticised season that has yet to see them taste victory... We couldn't wait until Monday, we HAD to get our thoughts out immediately!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
How AFLW became the subject of one of the most anticipated plays of the year
An interview so good that we couldn't resist dropping it early!! This week we were joined by Sarah Giles, director of Suzie Miller's latest masterpiece Strong Is The New Pretty! Fresh off taking Brisbane & Canberra by storm, Sarah and her cast are taking the production to Geelong before an extended run in Sydney! Sit back, listen to the genius of Sarah & Suzie, then rush to get your ticket
What on earth is going on at St Kilda??? | Inside Round 8
We're back after another round that gave us argaubly too much to talk about (as if there's such a thing)... We're talking the final crunch for the top 8, the W's changing of the guard, and THAT St Kilda performance 👀See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
One of AFLW's brightest stars on AND off the field
Today we sat down with Darcy Vescio, one of Carlton's biggest stars, an incredibly talented artist and, most importantly, Meg's former housemate!! She talks us through the work that went into her amazing new House of W exhibition, her journey as both a player and an artist, and the infamous party that torched an entire football club... Check out Darcy's House of W exhibition: https://www.darc
Upstart clubs are OVERTAKING the former dynasties | Inside Round 7
We're back after an absolutely insane week of footy, both in the W and the men's game, and we're powering through the sleep deprivation to unpack it all. It's about time the ladder got a PROPER dissection, as we've got some thoughts 👀See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
AFLW Gather Round during men's Grand Final week? + Daisy Pearce's future at West Coast
We're joined today by coach of the Eagles and all around football icon Daisy Pearce to take a look at how AFLW can take advantage of the football buzz during men's Grand Final week, plus get some insight on West Coast's up-and-down season so far and Daisy's future at the club👀See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The minor premiership is UP FOR GRABS!! | Inside Round 6
It finally happened... the seemingly unbeatable North Melbourne has finally tasted defeat after a staggering 32-game win streak and suddenly the premiership race is wide open!! Buckle up, this is going to be a big one 🤩See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
"I do have skin in the game": Laura Kane's long-term plan for AFLW
Here we go, it's the big one... Today we're joined by the AFL's Executive General Manager of AFLW, Health and Football Operations Laura Kane. It's not every day that you get to sit down with the head of the entire W, so we're making the most of the opportunity and holding nothing back 👀See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The team that is CLOSING THE GAP to North Melbourne | Inside Round 5
Are the Roos no longer a clear tier above the rest of the competition? After an absolutely stacked weekend of footy, that's the burning question that won't leave our minds... As always, the W delivered plenty in Round 5 and we're here to dissect every moment with you!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
AFLW's most courageous ever footballer
Welcome to another episode of AFLW Inside Out! This week Laura Spurway & Meg McDonald are joined by recently retired Crow, Chelsea Randall. Chelsea chats about her love of footy, being forced to medically retire, winning the AFLW's Most Courageous Player award a record six times, and how she's enjoying life away from the game she loves. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information
The top 4 is ALREADY locked?? | Inside Round 4
A gripping weekend of football has Meg already making brave predictions (that naturally include her Cats)... join us as we unpack all the action from Round 4 and get inside it all!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The person the AFL must consult for huge positive change in the W’s future
With Father's Day coming up this weekend, we decided to speak to Professor Philip Morgan, developer of the Daughters & Dads program, potentially one of the most influential developments on the grassroots level of women's sport!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Grand Final controversy & the most bizarre game you'll ever see | Inside Round 3
We're back to unpack a Round 3 that will be hard to knock off for most eventful round of the season. With Grand Final announcements, bizarre jumper clashes, "textbook" handballs and multiple thrillers, the W certainly didn't disappoint this weekend...See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Inside the significance of AFLW's Indigenous Round + Zippy Fish to North??
To celebrate AFLW's Indigenous Round, we're joined by Lawson & Meeza Humphries, the artists behind Geelong's stunning First Nation's guernsey that they'll don for the next two weeks. An unbelievably talented duo, Lawson has been a revelation for the Cats since debuting in 2024, performing on the field and being a key figure in both Geelong's Indigenous & women's programs off the fiel
Sydney's record-breaking display as fans rally around the club | Inside Round 2
Round 2 is in the books and we are back to unpack it all! Fans rallied around the Swans after a tumultuous week at the club, the Suns pulled off an astonishing victory, and the cream of the crop is already starting to rise above the pack... Join us as we get inside every detail!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The biggest change the AFL can make to take the W to the next level 👀
Today we're recruiting award-winning creative & regular Gruen panelist Dee Madigan to help us solve the most unpredictable mystery in sports: marketing. Additionally, we touch on the impact the Sydney Swans allegations have had on their AFLW team and the wider league as a whole.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The only way North Melbourne can be dethroned... | Inside Round 1
Round 1 is in the books and it's clear that we're already in for a season to remember. Multiple goal of the year candidates, an unstoppable dynasty and several key upsets; Meg & Laura are here to unpack it ALL!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
“You had 10 weeks to build your team” - Sydney’s astounding entry into AFLW
Welcome to another episode of AFLW Inside Out! This week Laura Spurway & Meg McDonald are joined by outgoing Executive General Manager of AFLW at the Sydney Swans, Kate Mahony. Kate chats to Meg and Laura about challenges she faced when building the Swans AFLW program, the culture of ‘the bloods’, and being snapped up by a powerhouse football club in Chelsea FC. Follow AFLW I
Our BOLD season predictions + previewing every team's chances for 2026
The 2026 AFLW season is officially underway and it couldn't have gotten off to a better start! We take a look at the thrilling season opener between St Kilda & Carlton, take a deep dive into our season preview and predictions before the rest of the clubs join the fray. and unpack the injury crisis that has ripped through the competition across the pre-season...See omnystudio.com/listener for p
Building the League: Gillon McLachlan reflects on his AFLW legacy
Welcome to the second episode of AFLW Inside Out! Laura Spurway & Meg McDonald are joined by their inaugural guest on the podcast, none other than the former CEO of the AFL, Gil McLachlan. Gil chats about the challenge of launching the AFLW competition, the business side of football, and how he thinks women’s footy is perceived in Australia. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy i
AFLW as a top-five code in Australia & the Captain's Day inside scoop
Welcome to the very first episode of AFLW Inside Out! Laura & Meg are here to unpack all the pressing issues around the game, and we couldn't have picked a better time to start... Fresh off the heels of the ground-breaking clash between Australia & Ireland, the AFL has announced their ambitions to make the W a top-five sporting code in the country... just how long will it take? Plus,
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Dropping twice weekly very soon, AFLW Inside Out is hosted by recent retiree and former Geelong captain, Meghan McDonald alongside veteran sports journalist Laura Spurway, they deliver the ultimate perspective on the game. Merging elite on-field experience with sharp broadcast reporting, Meg and Laura tackle the tactics, culture, and at the heart of it all- the real-world issues shaping the league
