For the first time in 2026 Corbin and Ben are joined by Brett Deledio and they're awestruck by the Swans and fearful for Carlton after last night's opener.The boys declare that slow teams won't go anywhere in modern footy, a first look at the new rules and discuss if there was any intention in Ollie Florent's knee to Isaac Heeney's head.The rest of the Opening Round awaits with Jamarra Ugle-Hagan not picked, Geelong missing some stars, Brisbane looking primed for back-to-back-to-back and the Giants and Hawks both hard to read. Plus with Collingwood playing St Kilda on Sunday evening, the boys ponder who you would take with you first pick - Nick or Nas?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 standings. Our squad of Aussie Rules legends runs deep with champion ex-players like Brett Deledio, Marc Murphy and Luke Ball, record-holding coach Mick Malthouse and many more. The team discuss everything from AFL games and fixtures, to the AFL draft and key players' performance, and of course our highlights of the year; AFL Grand Final and AFL State of Origin.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 wherever you get your podcasts, and get in touch with them on social media via @abc_sport

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