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Corbin Middlemas and Ben Cameron are joined by a rotating cast of AFL legends, including some of the sharpest minds in the game, to pull apart the biggest stories in Aussie Rules. Friday: We unpack Thursday night footy and get across the AFL landscape with former Richmond star Brett Deledio as the
13 Oct 2026 · 29 minNew
There's one day left of trading to go, but Tuesday saw big names find new homes. Lachie Whitfield is now a Blue, Zane Duursma has made it to the Dees, and Nick Blakey departs Sydney for the Kangaroos on a monster eight year deal.
12 Oct 2026 · 34 minNew
With two days left of trading to come, Monday saw both Aidan Schubert and Sam Butler depart Hawthorn for the Gold Coast Suns. A number of deals are still up in the air, however the behaviour of a couple of Carlton stars has seen the Blues dominate the headlines.
11 Oct 2026 · 23 minNew
As we head towards the trade deadline this Wednesday, there's still a lot of wheeling and dealing to be done to determine the futures of Blakey, Houston, Whitfield, Miers and Short just to name a few. And then there's Jake Stringer. Is a return to the Bombers a genuine possibility?
9 Oct 2026 · 35 min
Day 5 of the trade period saw Zak Butters granted his wish to join the Bulldogs, Ben King officially become a Hawk, and a 5 Club Mega Trade completed, the intricacies of which are virtually impossible to comprehend.
8 Oct 2026 · 32 min
Day 4 of the trade period saw the Cats finally secure ruckman Rowan Marshall from St Kilda, giving up Pick 14 in the process. This makes recruiting Nick Blakey nigh on impossible, but there's no shortage of clubs expressing interest in the want-away Swan.
7 Oct 2026 · 31 min
Day 3 of the trade period saw Jordan Ridley move to Geelong, Jack Bowes become a Bomber, and Danny Daly decide not to pursue the coaching role at Brisbane. The Suns have until Friday to decide if they'll match Hawthorn's offer to Ben King, but could Aidan Schubert throw a spanner in the works? Could Essendon stand in the way of Cody Walker getting to the Blues? And where is all the trade discussion around Nick Blakey coming from?
6 Oct 2026 · 35 min
Day 2 of the trade period saw Jaymie Graham officially announced as Coach of the Kangaroos, whilst their young star Zane Duursma is determined to head to the Demons. Plus Nathan O'Driscoll departs Fremantle to become a Tiger.
5 Oct 2026 · 34 min
Day 1 of the official trade period has gone off with a bang! Zach Merrett is now a Hawk, Jesse Hogan is a Magpie, and Jaymie Graham will take over the coaching reigns at the Kangaroos.
2 Oct 2026 · 46 min
The official trade period hasn’t started, but we have a big name departure as Lions coach Chris Fagan calls time. The three-time premiership coach has quit Brisbane, so how might that shake the competition, and how might it impact trade period?
29 Sep 2026 · 48 min
Welcome to the Freo wake and final Lions celebrations as Corbin, Bob and a bonus Ben round out season 2026 with a look at the Monday footy shows. Bob Murphy gives us his Dockers autopsy calling out the physical grief of Justin Longmuir, why they should definitely review the game, what Fremantle need to level up and why 'Wharfie Time' should remain. There's also speculation around Chris Fagan's future, why Josh Dunkley is underrated greatness, John Longmire has given Bombers fans something to be happy about and it's looming as Buckley or Graham as the next Kangaroos coach. Plus, stay tuned…
27 Sep 2026 · 54 min
Brisbane prove once again that they are the best with their third consecutive Grand Final win. What happened to the Dockers in the final four minutes? Will we ever hear Wharfie Time again? It's 24 hours on from a history making victory for the Lions and Corbin, Ben and Daniel Harford have all the wash-up from the thrilling match. 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 dive the stories dominating the footy landscape, recap game highlights and talk through the latest AFL ladder…
26 Sep 2026 · 1 hr 55 min
Wharfie Time rang out, but it was the Lions who unleashed hell in a grand final classic as Brisbane went back to back to back. There's so much to unpack: Brisbane back from the death in the face of a Dockers onslaught, Shai Bolton edging Will Ashcroft for the Norm Smith medal, Lachie Neale's farewell flag, Dockers captain Alex Pearce crucial, game ending achilles injury, did Chris Fagan just coach his last game? Relive the commentary with Corbin Middlemas and Clint Wheeldon from the moment the 'Wharfie Time' button was pressed to the siren that sounded for Brisbane's historic third flag in a…
25 Sep 2026 · 2 hr 19 min
The Fremantle and Brisbane players wind through fans in Melbourne ahead of the big day and Corbin, Ben and Luke Ball bring you all the best of the parade. Hear from coaches Justin Longmuir and Chris Fagan, captains Alex Pearce and Josh Dunkley and find out who let the premiership cup go first. Plus the Lachie Neale fallout continues with his dad Robbie joining the show. You'll also hear from Adrian Fletcher, Brad Wira, Matthew Pavlich, the Kick It Forward boys and Bob Murphy can't resist himself and gives you his final thoughts. Plus there's murmurs of a rain affected late change for…
24 Sep 2026 · 1 hr 30 min
Corbin, Ben, Bob Murphy and Brett Deledio entertain a packed pub ahead of the biggest day on the footy calendar. Live from The Railway Hotel in Fitzroy North, the boys preview the Grand Final which will be historic for whoever wins. Hear reasons for and against a Fremantle victory and why Brisbane have nothing to fear. Also, there's passionate debate around the Lachie Neale let off, the 'Unicorn Of The Year' award and plenty of audience hot takes and questions. ABC AFL commentators Corbin Middlemas and Ben Cameron are joined by a rolling squad of former AFL players and legends of the game to…
22 Sep 2026 · 37 min
It wouldn't be Grand Final week without some controversy and Lachie Neale's fight to play has Corbin and Bob in opposite corners. The boys also wonder what Nick Daicos' career could become after he breaks records to win the Brownlow. As well, Hawthorn fans and their captain should be seriously disappointed in their actions and why this Grand Final shapes as Bob Murphy's ultimate astronaut vs mountain climber battle. 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 dive the stories…
21 Sep 2026 · 49 min
Will anyone threaten Nick Daicos’ chances of winning the Brownlow, or will he break records? Is a daytime Grand Final too early for the west coast? Freo have been denied Wharfie Time by the AFL in the Grand Final, but both teams can play songs after a goal, is that fair? Plus, the team’s premiership predictions.
20 Sep 2026 · 1 hr 1 min
Brisbane have confirmed they will challenge Lachie Neale's one-week suspension for striking, but Daniel Harford believes it should be upheld. Will Nick Daicos achieve a record-breaking Brownlow tally? The team flesh out or throw out all the big topics of the weekend and look ahead to the Grand Final between Brisbane and Fremantle.
19 Sep 2026
Fremantle booked their spot in the 2026 AFL Grand Final with a stunning final term to defeat the Sydney Swans by 12 points Friday night at the SCG. Where to now for the Swans? And who wins today's clash between the Hawks and the Lions at the MCG? These topics and more on AFL Saturday, with Corbin Middlemas, Mick Malthouse and Luke Ball, discussing the big issues making news during Preliminary Final Week of the AFL Finals Series. For more Australian Rules Football podcast content, catch every episode of ‘The ABC AFL Daily Podcast’, hosted by Corbin Middlemas and Ben Cameron on ABC listen or…
17 Sep 2026 · 35 min
The best games of 2026 have arrived and with Grand Final spots on the line, everything you need to know is right here. Corbin, Ben and Brett Deledio run through all the key match-ups and factors that will decide Sydney vs Fremantle and Hawthorn vs Brisbane. Can Luke Jackson's Dockers be stopped or will the Swans unbelievable run continue? Are Fagan's Lions set for immortality or can the Hawks flex their MCG home ground advantage? Plus Toby Greene has chosen Geelong, Greg Swann has enraged the fans, Corbin's ruffled some WA feathers and the boys share their favourite prelim memories. ABC AFL…
15 Sep 2026 · 41 min
Zak Butters arrival puts pressure on Luke Beveridge and he's not the only coach with a big 2027 looming as Lyon, Nicks and McQualter all coach in the final year of their contracts. Corbin and Bob Murphy devoured the Monday footy shows and Zak Butters Bulldogs move dominates the conversation including how the deal gets done, what he'll bring to the Dogs and why their midfield reminds Bob of mid 2000's West Coast Eagles. As well, there will be some Brownlow awkwardness around Heeney and the Swans, Patrick Voss may cause a rule change and Toby Greene is fighting FOMO. ABC AFL commentators…
14 Sep 2026 · 48 min
Adam Ramanauskas joins the team to pull apart the weekend’s semifinals. Zak Butters has nominated the Bulldogs as his club of choice, but what will it take to make it work? The team give their one-word reviews for clubs that are no longer vying for finals and look ahead to the upcoming prelims.
13 Sep 2026 · 1 hr 17 min
Daniel Harford joins Corbin and Ben to wrap up the weekend’s semi-finals. Daniel recounts his firsthand Wharfie Time experience. Just how impressive was Brisbane’s blistering start which saw Adelaide barrelled out of September? Plus, all the key takeaways from the weekend.
12 Sep 2026
Fremantle returned to their top of the table form and will take on Sydney in a Preliminary Final, after ending Geelong's 2026 campaign on Friday night. Fremantle Coach Justin Longmuir joins the team following the Dockers 14 point win over the Cats. How will Geelong review their season? How does Zak Butters get to the Bulldogs? And what can the AFL learn from the NFL? These topics and more on AFL Saturday, with Corbin Middlemas, Mick Malthouse and Luke Ball, discussing the big issues making news during Semi Finals Week of the AFL Finals Series. For more Australian Rules Football podcast…
10 Sep 2026 · 39 min
Brisbane and Fremantle are in the crosshairs this weekend with their top four advantage on the line. Corbin, Ben and Brett Deledio take you through both finals and discuss which team could wilt under pressure. Should the Dockers do away with ‘Wharfie Time’ or press it early in the game to get it over and done with? Plus, did Geelong keep some aces up their sleeve in their last meeting in Perth and use their September experience to bundle our Fremantle? Adelaide have received a blueprint from the Swans on how to beat Brisbane, the big question is can they implement it. And will the Lions…
8 Sep 2026 · 43 min
Silly season has started early and Bob's gut feeling says Tim English won't play again for the Dogs, there's sadness around Jake Kolodjashnij's footy career stalling, alignment issues at North Melbourne and why the Crows were right to not guarantee Matthew Nicks' job before their final. Plus, the boys try and sort out who sits where in the premiership pecking order, why Brisbane look tired rather than distracted and whether Justin Longmuir can help Fremantle avoid straight sets. ABC AFL commentators Corbin Middlemas and Ben Cameron are joined by a rolling squad of former AFL players and…
7 Sep 2026 · 47 min
Hawthorn soared, Sydney shocked, Adelaide silenced the critics, Geelong are prowling. Freo and Brisbane still have the pedigree, but who is flag favourite? Corbin ranks the likelihood of the potential Grand Final matchups. Marc Murphy grades Carlton’s 2026 season and likes the look of their future, even after they bowed out of the finals race. Plus, we asked you what sporting memorabilia you’ve found in the op shop, after Alastair Clarkson made a large blue-and-white donation to Vinnies. ABC AFL commentators Corbin Middlemas and Ben Cameron are joined by a rolling squad of former AFL players…
6 Sep 2026 · 1 hr 14 min
With the Wildcard teams eliminated, is the team still fans of the extra finals match? Was Thursday night’s result more a case of good Hawthorn or bad Fremantle? What made Sydney’s win so impressive? And what grades do Carlton and the Bulldogs deserve?
5 Sep 2026
AFL Saturday, with Corbin Middlemas, Mick Malthouse and Luke Ball, discussing the big issues making news in Week 1 of the AFL Finals Series. Can the Dockers bounce back after being found wanting against the Hawks? Is Matthew Nicks coaching for his survival tonight? Was Clarko disrespected by the Kangaroos? And how far can the Cats progress? Geelong Premiership defender Tom Stewart joins the team after his side ended Carlton's campaign with a 33 point victory at the MCG Friday night. For more Australian Rules Football podcast content, catch every episode of ‘The ABC AFL Daily Podcast’, hosted…
3 Sep 2026 · 39 min
Brett Deledio reckons "honesty is always the best policy" and there's no doubt the Kangaroos were up front about Alastair Clarkson's sacking. Corbin, Ben and Lids applaud the straight talking and examine which direction North Melbourne go next. The second week of finals is here too and there's plenty at stake. The Fremantle and Hawks winner gets the good side of the draw, the Max Holmes decision is pivotal and the Crows hunger should be second to none. Plus, which game looms as an upset and why the Swans personnel changes might actually help their chances. ABC AFL commentators Corbin…
1 Sep 2026 · 42 min
Corbin & Adam Ramanauskas devoured the Monday shows and have got thoughts on the biggest stories leading into week two of the finals. How is it possible that Matthew Nicks is coaching for his job this weekend and why does the public have that information? Who out of the Magpies, Suns, AFL and Pendlebury himself loses from his move north? Plus the games have begun surrounding Zak Butters, there's list manager questions around the Blues and Pies and a big selection squeeze at Brisbane. ABC AFL commentators Corbin Middlemas and Ben Cameron are joined by a rolling squad of former AFL players and…
Corbin Middlemas and Ben Cameron are joined by a rotating cast of AFL legends, including some of the sharpest minds in the game, to pull apart the biggest stories in Aussie Rules. Friday: We unpack Thursday night footy and get across the AFL landscape with former Richmond star Brett Deledio as the
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