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Ball Magnets

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Three of the AFL's Best, Tom Mitchell, Patty Cripps & Lachie Neale are joined alongside some of the games most interesting players and personnel.

New episodes: Several times a week
Typical length: 33 min
Latest: 13 Oct 2026
Language: English

Latest episode

13 Oct 2026 · 23 minNew

TOM MORRIS’ TRADE PERIOD BOMBSHELLS!

*EMERGENCY TRADE POD!* We had Tom Morris in the studio earlier today to break down EVERY AFL club's moves they're making this trade period, and who the winners and losers are. Is Nasiah Wanganeen-Milera heading to the Crows? Are Essendon making the right moves for the future? Is it Premiership or BUST for the Western Bulldogs? Tune in, and let us know if your team has made the right decisions this trade period! Host: Tom Mitchell: @tommitchell6 Check out all the Ball Magnets Content: @ballmagnets Studio: ⁠https://www.pivotalconversations.ai/⁠ Producer: James Moriarty Learn more about your ad…

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Earlier episodes 29 most recent

7 Oct 2026 · 38 min
"I wanted these players to go past me." - Dion Prestia
Three time premiership player Dion Prestia joins us to talk about his departure from Richmond, his early days at the Gold Coast Suns, and playing with the likes of Dustin Martin and Gary Ablett Jnr. Dion opens up about his future, the development ahead for Richmond, and takes us into Richmond's three-peat. Are Richmond making the right decisions? Let us know in the comments. Host: Tom Mitchell: @tommitchell6 Check out all the Ball Magnets Content: @ballmagnets Studio: ⁠https://www.pivotalconversations.ai/⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
6 Oct 2026 · 14 min
How do the 76ers succeed in 2026-27? - Brian Windhorst
Windy joins the BM Pod! ESPN's Brian Windhorst joins Tom Mitchell amongst an epic Melbourne tour and media run, to talk all thing season 2026-27 which begins in just a few days and importantly the Philadelphia 76ers and what they individually need to achieve to have a genuine finals run. Windy and Titch chat on what this season looks like for Josh Giddey and the Chicago Bulls after multiple roster changes and whether he could make his debut all-star game. Windy also breaks down his epic experience at Game 7 of the 2016 NBA Finals, and how the final 3 minutes really played out! -- Get fired…
30 Sep 2026 · 35 min
"The Line was Clearly Crossed" - Mitchell Starc
Australian cricket star Mitchell Starc sat down with Tom Mitchell to talk through Australia’s monster upcoming Test Cricket schedule — including huge series against South Africa and New Zealand. Starc opens up about the challenges of playing in different corners of the world, becoming the highest-bid player in IPL auction history, and how the auction rules have since changed. He also reflects on Australia’s last series against South Africa and the moment where, in his words, “the line was clearly crossed.” Get fired up for the biggest summer of cricket ever. The Summer of the Century, on…
28 Sep 2026 · 40 min
THE CRAZIEST GRAND FINAL EVER... | Titch & Ginni Show | GF Breakdown
Well here we are. The FINAL episode of the Titch & Ginni Show for 2026! It's time we breakdown what was a Grand Final for the ages. We break down everything that happened in the final four minutes, once Freo hit the Wharfie Time button, the Alex Pearce Injury, whether Treacy should've been behind the ball, and the Shai Bolton/Will Ashcroft Norm Smith Medal debate. It's been an unbelievable new venture for Ball Magnets, and we truly believe we've created something that hasn't been seen before in the AFL space. (No doubt there'll be some replicas in 2027). Thankyou to Jack Ginnivan for jumping…
24 Sep 2026 · 46 min
“The Brownlow Was Wasted On Me” — Dane Swan
We are joined by Brownlow Medallist, Premiership player, and one of the leaders of the infamous Rat Pack in Dane Swan for this Grand Final Week special of the Ball Magnets podcast! Dane shares some of his greatest stories - including the time he was dressed in a Spiderman suit, at Kittens nightclub when he found out he was leading the Brownlow medal count. We also get his Grand Final predictions, and we learn who his greatest ever teammates were. Host: Tom Mitchell: @tommitchell6 Check out all the Ball Magnets Content: @ballmagnets Studio: ⁠https://www.pivotalconversations.ai/⁠ Learn more…
23 Sep 2026 · 30 min
Will This Be the BIGGEST Year in Australian Cricket? | Pat Cummins
Australian Cricket Captain Pat Cummins sat down with Tom Mitchell to talk through Australia's monster upcoming Test Cricket schedule. 20 tests in 12 months! Pat opens up about playing in different corners of the world, his iconic first test match, and rates some of the best bowlers in the world. Get fired up for the biggest summer of cricket ever. The Summer of the Century, on Kayo Sports. https://kayosports.com.au/ Host: Tom Mitchell: @tommitchell6 Check out all the Ball Magnets Content: @ballmagnets Studio: ⁠https://www.pivotalconversations.ai/⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit…
22 Sep 2026 · 20 min
INSANE PRELIM WEEKEND! Titch & Ginni Show | Prelim Finals Breakdown
AND ONLY TWO STILL STAND! The Grand Final matchup is confirmed as the Lions & Dockers eliminate the Swans and Ginni's Hawks in two classic Preliminary Finals! Ginni has been held up the Mad Monday celebrations (can't blame 'em) so we've called up Brownlow Medalist and friend of the show Shane Crawford to step into the hot seat and give Tommy a quick chop out! There will be a Grand Final Preview Episode to come, so stay tuned! INGLEWOOD COFFEE ROASTERS (DOG IN THEM) GIVEAWAY: ⁠ https://inglewoodcoffeeroasters.com.au/pages/dog-in-them?utm_campaign=BM-podcast3 Hosts: Jack Ginnivan:…
17 Sep 2026 · 11 min
TOP 5 GAMES WE'VE SEEN LIVE! | TNG MINI
Two big footy nuffies, Two deece footy players... so lets rank Titch & Ginni's top 5 games they've ever watched LIVE! INGLEWOOD COFFEE ROASTERS (DOG IN THEM) GIVEAWAY: ⁠ https://inglewoodcoffeeroasters.com.au/pages/dog-in-them?utm_campaign=BM-podcast3 Hosts: Jack Ginnivan: @jackginnivan Tom Mitchell: @tommitchell6 Check out all the Ball Magnets Content: @ballmagnets Studio: ⁠https://www.pivotalconversations.ai/⁠ Producers: Bailey McCabe: @Milliondollarbailey Steve Kavakos: @stevie_christopher_official Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
16 Sep 2026 · 28 min
Inside the Mind of Super Bowl Champion Cliff Avril! | Ft. Jeremy Howe - BM #123
Jeremy Howe and Tom Mitchell sat down with Seahawks NFL Champion Cliff Avril at Imperial Hotel in Melbourne before the Week 1 NFL kickoff at the MCG. Cliff is a Super Bowl champion, a Pro-Bowler, part of the Top 50 Seahawks players and a member of the famous Legion of Boom! He also hold the record for the fastest score in Super Bowl history. Cliff Avril breaks down what makes a team successful, and how to grow a championship team, and draws comparisons to the AFL. We're so thankful for the opportunity to talk to such an elite talent - we hope you enjoy the podcast!…
15 Sep 2026 · 35 min
DOWN TO THE FINAL FOUR... | Titch & Ginni Show | Semifinals Breakdown
IT'S PRELIM WEEK! (Best week in footy btw) We are down to the final four in 2026 and it's a stacked cast with so much to breakdown from the semifinals, so much so that today is easily our most vision-heavy episode thus far, bar none. Ginni heads into what will be one of the great preliminary finals in Hawthorn vs. Brisbane at the MCG, and the minor premiers face the Swans in Sydney without their skipper! Get keen for next weeks episode, its sure to be a ripper! INGLEWOOD COFFEE ROASTERS (DOG IN THEM) GIVEAWAY: ⁠…
10 Sep 2026 · 8 min
What is the best situation to have a beer..? | TNG Mini
Okay well you loved the first time we spoke about beers, so lets do it again! TOP 5 SITUATIONAL BEERS! Hosts: Jack Ginnivan: @jackginnivan Tom Mitchell: @tommitchell6 Check out all the Ball Magnets Content: @ballmagnets Studio: ⁠https://www.pivotalconversations.ai/⁠ Producers: Bailey McCabe: @Milliondollarbailey Steve Kavakos: @stevie_christopher_official Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
9 Sep 2026 · 41 min
From St Kilda to the NFL! | Arryn Siposs
Arryn Siposs made it to the NFL as an Australian punter and he's got stories. We get into the jump from AFL to the Philadelphia Eagles, what NFL training camp actually feels like, and what he makes of the game coming to Melbourne. Plus Arryn takes on Frank's RedHot Burning Questions, the rapid-fire fan segment where Ball Magnets fans put him on the hot seat. Brought to you by @franksredhot_aus. For recipe inspiration visit franksredhot.com Follow Ball Magnets: Instagram: instagram.com/ballmagnets TikTok: tiktok.com/@ballmagnets #franksredhot #ballmagnets #nflmelbourne #burningquestions #nfl…
8 Sep 2026 · 33 min
FINALS WEEK 1, CLARKO GONE, MILLS DOWN! | Titch & Ginni Show - 028
If the Wildcard Round doesn't count as finals to you, then here we are finally into proper finals football! Four big games across the weekend with huge storylines circulating all across the AFL landscape.The Clarko sacking, Callum Mills ACL, and some proper good football on display for us to breakdown! INGLEWOOD COFFEE ROASTERS GIVEAWAY: ⁠ https://inglewoodcoffeeroasters.com.au/pages/dog-in-them?utm_campaign=BM-podcast3 Hosts: Jack Ginnivan: @jackginnivan Tom Mitchell: @tommitchell6 Check out all the Ball Magnets Content: @ballmagnets Studio: ⁠https://www.pivotalconversations.ai/⁠ Producers:…
2 Sep 2026 · 33 min
Carlton's Time is now.
Sam Walsh wants to see Lygon Street erupt in September! On this episode Walshy sits down and talks through the blues insane run, Fraseball, the young guns down at Carlton, and we hit him with some Burning Questions thanks to Frank's Redhot! How far do you think the Blues can go in September? _________________________________ INGLEWOOD COFFEE ROASTERS GIVEAWAY: ⁠ https://inglewoodcoffeeroasters.com.au/pages/dog-in-them?utm_campaign=BM-podcast2 _________________________________ Host: https://www.instagram.com/tommitchell6/?hl=en Follow BM Socials: https://linktr.ee/ballmagnets Studio - Pivotal…
1 Sep 2026 · 43 min
Breaking Down the AFL Wildcard Round & Pendles Leaving Collingwood | Ft. Isaac Quaynor
Just days after Collingwood came agonisingly close to advancing through to the first week of finals, Isaac Quaynor joins Titch & Ginni to breakdown the Pies loss to the Bulldogs, the Pendlebury bombshell and Steele Sidebottom's retirement. The boys also breakdown the Carlton vs Melbourne game, as well as Tommy's return to Marvel Stadium in the AFL Legends Game with Gary Ablett and Dustin Martin! INGLEWOOD COFFEE ROASTERS GIVEAWAY: ⁠https://inglewoodcoffeeroasters.com.au/pages/dog-in-them?utm_campaign=BM-podcast2 Hosts: Jack Ginnivan: @jackginnivan Tom Mitchell: @tommitchell6 Check out all…
26 Aug 2026 · 37 min
The Future of North Melbourne Is Here! | BM POD #120
On this episode of the Ball Magnets podcast we catch up with three rising stars at North Melbourne: Colby McKercher, Finn O'Sullivan & George Wardlaw. The boys discuss their desire to stay together as a unit, their ambition to play finals in 2027, and the future of Head Coach Alistair Clarkson. Stick around to the end to find out which player has ties to the Royal Family. ______________________________________________ INGLEWOOD COFFEE ROASTERS GIVEAWAY: ⁠ https://inglewoodcoffeeroasters.com.au/pages/dog-in-them?utm_campaign=BM-podcast1…
25 Aug 2026 · 50 min
Retirement & Evolution of AFL Tactics | Ft. Steele Sidebottom | TNG - 026
What an honour it is to have Steele Sidebottom on the show as his career comes to a close with Collingwood playing in the first Wildcard Round in the history of the AFL. Steele is an absolute champion of the game and Collingwood football club, a premiership teammate to both of our regular hosts, and one of the known good guys of the industry. We did an episode with Steele all the way back in 2023, before the Pies won the premiership, so make sure you go and listen to that one if you get a chance! INGLEWOOD COFFEE ROASTERS GIVEAWAY:…
20 Aug 2026 · 9 min
RANKING EVERY AFL NUMBER #1 PICK | TNG MINI
On todays mini the boys go over and rank every number 1 pick in the AFL to give their definitive top 5! (Also a little bit of chat about who the biggest bust of all time is... maybe that's another episode....) Hosts: Jack Ginnivan: @jackginnivan Tom Mitchell: @tommitchell6 Check out all the Ball Magnets Content: @ballmagnets Studio: ⁠https://www.pivotalconversations.ai/⁠ Producers: Bailey McCabe: @Milliondollarbailey Steve Kavakos: @stevie_christopher_official Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
19 Aug 2026 · 58 min
PAUL ROOS BREAKS DOWN THE 2005 AFL GRAND FINAL!
Paul Roos joins us in the studio to break down one of the greatest Grand Finals in modern history - the 2005 matchup between the Swans and the Eagles. Chris Judd, Adam Goodes, Ben Cousins, Barry Hall, David Wirrpanda & Leo Barry are just some of the HUGE names that battled it out in this iconic game, and Paul Roos gives us insight into the tactics and strategy used to beat West Coast's elite talent. This pod is a must for any enthusiasts of AFL tactics. Let us know what you think in the comments, and as always, please feel free to offer suggestions for future pods!…
18 Aug 2026 · 27 min
BREAKING DOWN BOTH DRAWS IN ROUND 23 | TNG - 025
Reviewing one of the CRAZIEST ROUNDS in recent memory! TWO DRAWS! Carlton survive a do or die matchup against the Dockers, the Hawks lock in a top four position and the Bulldogs and Collingwood secure wildcard positions, both fighting in late game scenarios! Today we break down both of the draws in Round 23, as well as the Dockers midfield who were back at their best against the Crows on Friday night! Hosts: Jack Ginnivan: @jackginnivan Tom Mitchell: @tommitchell6 Check out all the Ball Magnets Content: @ballmagnets Studio: ⁠https://www.pivotalconversations.ai/⁠ Producers: Bailey McCabe:…
11 Aug 2026 · 36 min
FREO WON'T WIN THE FLAG WITH THESE ERRORS | TNG - 024
AFL Season has absolutely flown by, with only two rounds left to go, every piece of analysis is critical for the rest of the year, and what a round to cover. A big piece of this week's episode covers off on how Freo got pipped by the red-hot Dees at the MCG in what was nearly the game of the season. The Pies vs North game and how George Wardlaw might be one of the best teammates you could possibly have, and also back to the whiteboard for some more Pop Cover chat... (because some still arent getting it!) Hosts: Jack Ginnivan: @jackginnivan Tom Mitchell: @tommitchell6 Check out all the Ball…
6 Aug 2026 · 9 min
RANKING OUR FAVOURITE DEFENDERS IN AFL HISTORY! FT James Sicily | TNG MINI
With Sic on the pod we thought the extra video of the week should surround defenders, and what better way to have a yarn about our favourite backman of all time!? Hosts: Jack Ginnivan: @jackginnivan Tom Mitchell: @tommitchell6 Check out all the Ball Magnets Content: @ballmagnets Studio: ⁠https://www.pivotalconversations.ai/⁠ Producers: Bailey McCabe: @Milliondollarbailey Steve Kavakos: @stevie_christopher_official Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
4 Aug 2026 · 28 min
THIS IS HOW JOSH FRASER WINS CARLTON A WILDCARD GAME | TNG - 023
The Sic (or Jimmy as the boys call him) jumps on the pod to chat all things Hawthorn and all the headlines from round 20! Its a hawthorn trifecta and also a man that has captained both of our hosts, and with the antics of Cristian Petracca throughout the week stiring up the media, this is sure to be a good one! Hosts: Jack Ginnivan: @jackginnivan Tom Mitchell: @tommitchell6 Check out all the Ball Magnets Content: @ballmagnets Studio: ⁠https://www.pivotalconversations.ai/⁠ Producers: Bailey McCabe: @Milliondollarbailey Steve Kavakos: @stevie_christopher_official Learn more about your ad…
3 Aug 2026 · 31 min
BREAKING DOWN THE BIGGEST AFL TRADE RUMOURS | MM #57
HOW ABOUT THOSE BLUE BAGGERS! A big round 18 with some big touch points to go over, but also some thickening plots surrounding some big names in some big trades which we want to go over, and see which would have the most impact! Ben King, Zak Butters, Zach Merrett, Bailey Humphrey? Hosts: Caden MacDonald: https://www.instagram.com/cados38/?hl=en Will Taylor: https://www.instagram.com/willl.taylor_/?hl=en Bailey McCabe: https://www.instagram.com/milliondollarbailey__/?hl=en-- Follow All BM's Socials: https://linktr.ee/ballmagnets Studio - Pivotal Conversations:…
30 Jul 2026 · 9 min
RANKING OUR FAVOURITE DEFENDERS IN AFL HISTORY! FT James Sicily | TNG MINI
With Sic on the pod we thought the extra video of the week should surround defenders, and what better way to have a yarn about our favourite backman of all time!? Hosts: Jack Ginnivan: @jackginnivan Tom Mitchell: @tommitchell6 Check out all the Ball Magnets Content: @ballmagnets Studio: ⁠https://www.pivotalconversations.ai/⁠ Producers: Bailey McCabe: @Milliondollarbailey Steve Kavakos: @stevie_christopher_official Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
28 Jul 2026 · 43 min
SHOULD YOU BE YELLING AT YOUR TEAMMATES? Ft. James Sicily | TNG - 022
The Sic (or Jimmy as the boys call him) jumps on the pod to chat all things Hawthorn and all the headlines from round 20! Its a hawthorn trifecta and also a man that has captained both of our hosts, and with the antics of Cristian Petracca throughout the week stiring up the media, this is sure to be a good one! Hosts: Jack Ginnivan: @jackginnivan Tom Mitchell: @tommitchell6 Check out all the Ball Magnets Content: @ballmagnets Studio: ⁠https://www.pivotalconversations.ai/⁠ Producers: Bailey McCabe: @Milliondollarbailey Steve Kavakos: @stevie_christopher_official Learn more about your ad…
27 Jul 2026 · 26 min
AFL FINALS PREDICTIONS WITH 4 ROUNDS TO GO... | MM #56
4 Rounds remain but the tip of the table is still up in the air and particularly those wildcard spots! Today we go over the backend of the season and predict what who we think will make it into finals contention! Hosts: Caden MacDonald: https://www.instagram.com/cados38/?hl=en Will Taylor: https://www.instagram.com/willl.taylor_/?hl=en Bailey McCabe: https://www.instagram.com/milliondollarbailey__/?hl=en-- Follow All BM's Socials: https://linktr.ee/ballmagnets Studio - Pivotal Conversations: https://www.instagram.com/pivotalconv... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
23 Jul 2026 · 8 min
WE PUT KANE CORNES IN THE HOT SEAT! | TNG MINI
Today we put Kane through his paces, asking some tough questions to get some strong takes, some of which from his own shows. HOF OR NOT? And the classic player vs player comparisons. Hosts: Jack Ginnivan: @jackginnivan Tom Mitchell: @tommitchell6 Check out all the Ball Magnets Content: @ballmagnets Studio: ⁠https://www.pivotalconversations.ai/⁠ Producers: Bailey McCabe: @Milliondollarbailey Steve Kavakos: @stevie_christopher_official Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
21 Jul 2026 · 52 min
THESE ARE AFL PLAYERS BIGGEST PROBLEMS FT. Kane Cornes | TNG - 021
VOLCANO IS ON THE POD!!!! The man who has criticised both hosts of this show very harshly over the years is in the studio to analyse some of the best and worst moments of Round 19, whilst also answering for some of his public takes on both Jack Ginnivan and Tom Mitchell! Hosts: Jack Ginnivan: @jackginnivan Tom Mitchell: @tommitchell6 Check out all the Ball Magnets Content: @ballmagnets Studio: ⁠https://www.pivotalconversations.ai/⁠ Producers: Bailey McCabe: @Milliondollarbailey Steve Kavakos: @stevie_christopher_official Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

About Ball Magnets

Three of the AFL's Best, Tom Mitchell, Patty Cripps & Lachie Neale are joined alongside some of the games most interesting players and personnel.

Ball Magnets is a English sport podcast from Unknown. Melo plays each episode straight from the publisher's own feed — no ads added, no account needed — and remembers where you stopped, in this browser only.

Publisher: Unknown
Language: English
Category: Sport
New episodes: Several times a week
Typical length: 33 min
Latest episode: 13 Oct 2026
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