Adelaide put in their best performance of the season walking all over the Western Bulldogs with a 9 goal first quarter. 

Eric Hipwood returns for the Lions, Toby Nankervis remains a "test" at the Tigers. 

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Tonight we're at Marvel Stadium with the close-finishing Crows facing off against the Dogs who've been the kings of the close contest in 2026. 

What has Fish made of the SUNS to date? How far ahead are the Dockers from the rest? 

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Talking points:

• 0:36 - 7:55: Luke Beveridge and the Dogs' pursuit of Zak Butters
• 7:55 - 13:00: We recap a huge night at the AFL Hall of Fame
• 13:30 - 14:50: The Pies are set to challenge Billy Frampton’s 3 match ban
• 16:15 - 18:25: The Saints don’t leave Victoria once in their final 10 games of the season
• 18:25 - 19:35: Nat offers up some Wednesday Wisdom

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Talking points:

• We recap a huge day yesterday, on and off the field
• Damian Barrett hands out his MVP votes for R13
• Is Jordan Dawson on track to be the All-Aus captain?
• ‘Yes, I said that’ thanks to Didi
• Nat counts down the top 5 game breakers
• Regular segments: Get it off your chest, Fact or furphy

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It was a butchering in Bunbury as the Dockers made it 12 straight wins, Sydney had to toil and produce a miracle comeback against the Saints.

Dimma's frustrations are showing at the SUNS while the Blues have made it four in a row under Josh Fraser. 

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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. 

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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. 

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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

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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

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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

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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.

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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. 

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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.

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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. 

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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

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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. 

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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

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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.

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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.

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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

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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

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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

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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.

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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.

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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. 

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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. 

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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. 

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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. 

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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

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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.

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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. 

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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.

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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.

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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
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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? 

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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

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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. 

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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. 

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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.

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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!

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On the agenda today: The latest on the Elijah Hollands investigation, can the Dogs survive their injury setbacks, the Dees are the feel-good story of season 2026, and the Hawks have no shortage of key forwards. 

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Melbourne have moved to 4-2 to life under Steven King, they are playing with a freedom that we haven't seen in them since the premiership year.

Elijah Hollands wellbeing is front & centre as the AFL ask the Blues for a please explain. The Bulldogs season is in tatters with the shattering news of Sam Darcy tearing his ACL. 

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Nick Daicos has played 100 magnificent games, Cal has set himself the task this week of ranking the first 99 of them. 

Go inside the mind of how Twomey ranked the order, and how he settled on Daicos' #1 game in his career. 

>>> Read Cal's 99 match ranking here

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A Nick Daicos masterclass saw the Magpies come from behind to snatch victory away from the arch-rivals Carlton. 

Port Adelaide want an overhaul of the Tribunal after the week they've endured, Lachie Neale is unsure where his future lies beyond 2026 plus a look ahead to the Cats v Dogs tonight. 

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Sydney and GWS lock horns under the Friday night lights at the SCG tomorrow night, the rivalry is real, they don't like one-another. 

Will the week off the field cause a distraction for Zak Butters and Port Adelaide as they head to Melbourne to face the Hawks this weekend.

Josh Dunkley brings up his 200th game while Lachie Neale celebrates his 300th as the Lions head to the MCG to tackle Melbourne. 

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Nathan Buckley has put his hand up for the Tasmania coaching job, Sam Darcy is due for a statement game, and we unpack the Zak Butters tribunal hearing.

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On today's agenda: Nat's Top Five Gather Round moments, Damo celebrates the redemption arcs of Jack Ginnivan and Bailey Smith, some HUGE milestones, Collingwood struggles and all your favourite regular segments!

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The Bulldogs could have some huge inclusions for Friday night's game against the Cats, Issac Heeney produced the performance of Gather Round, and the Suns are stalling. Plus, regular segments Monday Marketplace and Gimme Something.

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The Hawks were as impressive as ever, the Bombers broke their losing streak, and is it time to start worrying about the Tigers?

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Adelaide did what they had to do last night to claim victory over Carlton.

Collingwood face off against the Dockers tonight with the added inclusions of Nick Daicos and Scott Pendlebury. The pressure is mounting on the Saints to perform on Sunday night. 

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Gather Round for 2026 is all systems go, if you're heading to South Australia Bharat has you covered with things to see and do in between matches.

Adelaide and Carlton open the round tonight at the Adelaide Oval. Fish walks us through a storyline to watch throughout each of the non-Victorian sides this weekend. 

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Should Gather Round stay in SA? Who is rocking the best guernsey this weekend? Collingwood has two HUGE inclusions for their Friday night clash, and Harry McKay has thrown his support behind coach Michael Voss. 

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There's as much pressure on the Crows going into Thursday night as there is piling on the under siege Carlton.

Luke Beveridge has got some decisions to make with a growing injury list while two players who were traded for minimum chips have had a monster month to start the season at their new homes. 

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Western Bulldogs got the job done over the Bombers, the Demons dismantle the SUNS at the MCG.

Sydney and Fremantle the big winners from the round for different reasons and the pressure continues to mount on Carlton and Michael Voss. 

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Dare to Hope is a volunteer led charity, inspiring HOPE for pancreatic cancer by raising awareness and funding medical research.

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The Lions flexed their muscled last night at the Gabba giving Collingwood a football lesson. Without key pillars in their side, the lesser lights were able to stand up and be counted.

Collingwood lost Nick Daicos before the bounce and looked lost without the star midfielder in the side.

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Will the Crows be able to stop Josh Treacy and the Fremantle Dockers tomorrow night in arguably the game of Easter Round.

The Gabba holds no fear for the travelling Magpies tonight. And, Tom Papley has called for patience when it comes to expecting Charlie Curnow to bust games open.  

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There hasn't been a more significant Good Friday match for the loser than this years edition. The pressure will intensify on whichever side goes down. 

Geelong has boosted Bailey Smith's contract on the back of his career best 2025 season. Damo still has reservations about State of Origin footy given the ripple effect of injuries that are still impacting the competition.

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Should the AFL consider a mid-season trade period? Not only would it create additional content for the broadcasters, but the players who are on the fringe or battling to find regular spots can look to be traded.

What does the rebuild look like at Richmond under Adem Yze? And, who is Thursday nights game more important to? 

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The Blues are all at sea 24 hours on after losing to Melbourne at the MCG on Sunday.

How and where do Essendon start to pick up the pieces of the mess they already find themselves in throughout the opening month of 2026.

Harley Reid has proven himself to be a firestarter for the Eagles already this year. 

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Carlton have blown a 43 point lead to go down to the Demons at the MCG earlier today. West Coast also chased down Port Adelaide to make this a Sunday to remember.

Essendon go down to the Kangaroos while Tristan Xerri is heading to the AFL tribunal on Tuesday night. 

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Giants midfielder Tom Green unfortunately tore his ACL in the weeks leading up to the AFL season. He is now on the road to recovery and getting involved in other ways at the Giants throughout this year. 

Riley Beveridge went one on one with last years best and fairest earlier this week.

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The Cats do what they're expected to do and win in workmanlike fashion over the Crows. 

The Magpies have sured up their defence tonight with the return of Jeremy Howe and Darcy Moore.

Brisbane have brought back some of the cavalry as they prepared to face the Saints while the loser of tomorrow night's match at Marvel will have to prepare for a media storm of scrutiny in the coming days. 

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Adelaide head to the Cattery tonight with the likely result another loss given the last time they won at GMHBA Stadium was 2003 and they'll be without their captain Jordan Dawson.

The AFL is on cyclone watch in WA, while the Eagles have to readjust their body clock within the next 2 days. 

Chris Fagan & Ross Lyon speak out ahead of their match on Saturday. 

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On the agenda today: Pat Voss has apologised to both Harrison Petty and Justin Longmuir, a timeline of the St Kilda and Brisbane war of words, is Gawn the ruck GOAT, Patrick Dangerfield has ruled himself out of Thursday's clash against his old side, and Wednesday Wisdom: Avoid the stairs!

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On today's agenda: The Dogs have nailed their list management, Charlie Curnow's concerning slide after quarter time, notable ‘taunts’ over the years and how they’d be penalised today, and regular segments Get It Off Your Chest, Fact or Furphy, Nat’s Top 5, Out on a Limb. 

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Have the Eagles gone past the Bombers in their respective rebuilds? Tom Liberatore's first ever hamstring injury, the players most suited to coaching, plus regular segments - Monday Marketplace and Gimme Something. 

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West Coast are on the board for 2026, the Eagles fought back against the Roos and then ran away from them to give Andrew McQualter his second win of his coaching career.

The Bombers were obliterated by the Power with Brad Scott conceding his players were demoralised. Patrick Voss faces a financial sanction for taunting Harrison Petty.

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In 2025, Gabo went one on one with Connor Idun to discuss his journey to the AFL, his family heritage and his Ghanian roots. As part of that conversation, Idun was hopeful of getting to Ghana for the first time in his life over the AFL off-season.

Idun did so, and recently Gabo sat down with Idun again, for part two of his journey.

>> Read Josh's piece with Idun here. 

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The Hawks come from behind to claim victory over the Swans, another 4 goals from Jack Gunston who is proving age is merely a number. Without Gulden & Heeney the Swans look vulnerable. 

It's the battle of the power forwards at the Adelaide Oval tonight. Fremantle have opted to keep Sean Darcy in the line up when they face Melbourne plus Joel's Junktime is a hit with Damo this week. 

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Hawthorn v Sydney, Adelaide v Bulldogs - These 2 match ups headline the "blockbusters" on offer in Round 2 of the season.

Plus, after a fortnight of games already, it's finally time for fans in South Australia and Western Australia to get their footy fix! 

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The Bombers are on the front foot in an effort to extend Zach Merrett's contract, but how will he respond? The crew chat Sam Mitchell's reaction to Jack Ginnivan talking tactics during the week, who the first crop of $2 million players will be, and Nat puts forward a passionate plea to Tasmania on who their first signing should be.

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We look ahead to a mouth-watering key forward battle on Friday night, discuss who can fill the Gulden void, and have fun with all the regular segments: Get it off your chest, Fact or furphy, Nat's top 5 and Out on a limb,

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They discuss the gulf between the good teams and the bad, Melbourne's amazing win over St Kilda, the best ruckmen this century, and the Hawks gun who could be the 'best value' player in the competition. 

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Concerns for St Kilda after falling to Melbourne at the MCG today. North Melbourne is on the winners list to start their 2026 campaign.

Scott Pendlebury is facing a 1-match ban for the first time in his career while the Swans are sweating on scan results from Gulden and Heeney. 

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A man with over 2-decades of experience in various roles stuck out from the rest, that man was Chris Fagan.

Despite never having played at the highest level, Fagan blew them all away during the interview process, and has since gone onto to create one of the greatest coaching CV's the game has seen.

This is Episode 2 of Return of the Pride. 

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>>  Read Josh's feature on Michael Sellwood here

Michael Sellwood was selected by the Bulldogs in the mid-season draft in 2025, he went onto play in the Footscray VFL premiership. Last weekend, he lived his dream making his AFL debut in the Dogs win over the Lions at the Gabba.

Gabo caught up with Sellwood in the aftermath to unpack the timeline from playing junior footy to the big time, living with 9 siblings and being home-schooled before starting high school at Aquinas College in Perth.

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Carlton have held off the Tigers in a scrappy affair at the MCG giving Michael Voss their first win for the season.

Zach Merrett faces off against the side he wanted to play for tonight when the Bombers open their campaign against the Hawks.

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Despite it being Round 1 this weekend - South Australia and Western Australia will have to watch their teams play away from home. We have the latest on those four clubs ahead of their season opener. 

Brisbane need to find a way with a makeshift backline to curtail the Charlie Curnow influence at the Swans while the pressure sits solely with the Blues tonight at the MCG. 

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Steven King has had an immediate impact on Max Gawn, Michael Voss doesn't want the Docherty distraction and Nat runs through the top 5 celebrity sightings at AFL matches.

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Josh Gabelich and Micheal Whiting have spoken to more than 50 people inside the Brisbane Lions and across the AFL industry about how the Lions hit rock bottom before returning to the promised land in 2024 and again in 2025.

Sacking coaches Justin Leppitsch, and Michael Voss. Losing 5 players in a single trade period, now infamously known as "the go home 5" the club was in turmoil before the AFL deployed Greg Swann as CEO who began picking up the pieces of the rubble. 

This is Episode 1 of Return of the Pride. 

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Adelaide wants in on Opening Round next year, Collingwood make a change to the voting system for the Copeland Trophy, and a deep dive into how clubs are using the extra player on the interchange bench.

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A six-part podcast series on how the Brisbane Lions hit rock bottom and how they recovered from the disaster that was the 'Go-Home Five' to climb off the canvas and go back-to-back under the oldest coach in VFL/AFL history. 

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The Magpies have kicked off their campaign in style beating the Saints by 12 points at the MCG. 

The Brisbane Lions have been hit hard by the MRO ahead of Round 1 vs. Sydney, while the Bulldogs were "ultra impressive" in their victory.

Melbourne fans must be somewhat frustrated after Petracca and Oliver dominated in new colours, and to signify the start of a new season, Damo brings back his famous MVP. 

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