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Roos: Fagan epitomises what leadership is today

28 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Roosy attributes Chris Fagan's strong leadership to Brisbane's back-to-back premiership wins as the club is still celebrating their 2025 Grand Final ...

AFL Sunday - "I didn't account for their midfield dominance"

28 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Matt Clinch and Cameron Ling dissect the AFL Grand Final a day on with Lingy in awe of Brisbane's midfield group. The Geelong legend also gives his t...

ABC Sport's Grand Final Parade coverage

26 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Melbourne's streets are buzzing with anticipation as the AFL parade passes through. Max Holmes' mum, Olympian Lee Naylor joins the team ahead of his ...

Paul Roos' Grand Final forecast

24 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The Brisbane Lions have touched down in Melbourne and the city is filled with finals anticipation. Roosy reminds us of Brisbane's Fitzroy roots and t...

Will a new president solve the Bombers problems? And concussion clarity required in the off-season

23 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Andrew Welsh has stepped in for David Barham as the president of the Essendon Football Club, will he be able to turn this club around? Mabior Chol ha...

Should we still value the Brownlow as the AFL’s top award?

22 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Gold Coast Sun Matt Rowell has taken home the top gong in the footy world, but is it still the most prestigious award in the industry?  The footy wo...

The 'super-human' performance that defined prelim weekend

21 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Patrick Dangerfield single-handedly blew Hawthorn out of the water, how impressive was his display? Does the AFL need to clarify an umpire's decision...

Corbin & Ben: Who takes Charlie home?

21 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Corbin and Ben are joined by Peter Bell to cover all the major topics out of Preliminary Final weekend in the AFL, look ahead to the Grand Final betw...

AFL Sunday - 'so often greats stand up in prelims'

21 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Matt Clinch and Cameron Ling unpack the weekend's preliminary finals as Geelong and Brisbane worked their way into the grand final.The pair discuss w...

AFL Saturday: 'The reality is that he's missing due to an injury'

20 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

AFL Saturday with Corbin Middlemas, Mick Malthouse and Luke Ball, reviewing and previewing Preliminary Final weekend of the AFL Finals Series. Today'...

The wait is over footy lovers, your favourite weekend of the year is here

18 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The teams have dropped and we take you through the ins, outs and key match-ups that will shape this weekend's games. Bobby Hill hasn't been selected ...

Felines v birds and are the Devil's still dependent on their lair?

17 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Four teams are putting their final touches on their preliminary finals week, Roosy takes you inside the mindset of clubs and players in a do-or-die r...

Captains run and will free agency cause the great ladder divide to grow?

16 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

North Melbourne's Jy Simpkin is the latest captain reportedly looking for a different club for 2026, under what circumstances can a contract be broke...

What does King's reign over Melbourne need to achieve in the immediate future?

15 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Nathan Buckley still has his eye on coaching Tasmania and that might have just been enough for Melbourne to give Steven King the top job, does King h...

Hawks’ reason to crow and sun sets on Gold Coast's season

14 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Minor premier Adelaide bow out of the finals race in straight sets, will the Hawks be able to maintain their momentum against Geelong this Friday? Ro...

Corbin & Ben - The four best teams remain

14 Sep 2025

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Corbin and Ben are left stranded as Peter Bell is unable to join them, so between the two of them they cover all the major topics from the last week ...

AFL Sunday - we were proud to show mental fortitude

14 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Brisbane co-captain Harris Andrews tells Matt Clinch and Cameron Ling how proud he was of his team mates to respond after losing to Geelong last week...

AFL Saturday: 'He is not worthy of being the captain'

13 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

AFL Saturday with Corbin Middlemas, Mick Malthouse and Luke Ball, reviewing and previewing Week 2 of the AFL Finals Series. Today's guests, Hawthorn ...

Wipeout weekend and culture concerns at the Cattery

12 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Four teams go into the weekend, only two will come out, who do Ben Cameron and Brett Deledio think will prevail? Has Brisbane's injury list reached a...

Smith's flock of birds and is there Merrett in a meeting?

10 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Essendon's captain Zach Merrett has met with Hawthorn raising questions about how players honour contracts when they’re in a rush for success? Bail...

Who makes way for Rachele and is the Eagles' position self-inflicted?

09 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Adelaide Crow Josh Rachele has been spotted on the training track, how do teams handle the need for change after a loss? Melbourne's coaching race na...

Reviews underway, offers on the table and bring back the drop punt

09 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Freo and GWS have cleared their September diaries of matches, so now they must face an honest review process, how is this best tackled? Campbell Ches...

'They're a really disappointing footy club' GWS and Dockers bow out week one of finals

08 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

With Fremantle and the Giants sent packing this weekend, who does Roosy feel had a more disappointing season? There are now only six teams left in fi...

Corbin & Ben - Old Adages, 1980s Bronx, and Silly Little Games

07 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Corbin and Ben reflect back on the first week of finals and give a deep dive into Fremantle and GWS's seasons.Dual premiership player Peter Bell join...

AFL Sunday: I definitely feel like we're a better side heading in this year'

07 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

AFL Sunday with Matt Clinch and Cameron Ling, wrapping up all the results following Week 1 of the AFL Finals Series. Today's guests, Hawthorn's Blake...

AFL Saturday: 'It was just insertion into the game that wasn't required'

06 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

AFL Saturday with Corbin Middlemas, Mick Malthouse and Luke Ball, reviewing and previewing the first weekend of the AFL Finals Series. Today's guests...

'It's a shocking look for the game' Adelaide crowd boos Quaynor

04 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

A tense game at the Adelaide Oval has resulted in Collingwood earning their place in the preliminary finals, but it was marred by disappointing crowd...

Howe will Collingwood win over the Crows?

04 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The Crows have been dealt a tactical advantage with Jeremy Howe not taking the field for the Pies tonight, how can they make the most of it? Taylor W...

Rankine's remorse and Swallow's September

02 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Izak Rankine has touched down back in Adelaide and faced the media by himself, should the club have sent the cavalry to support him? Gold Coast's ina...

Why your club’s assistant coaches should get more credit

01 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Have you ever wondered what the specific roles are of the assistant coaches at your club? Roosy explains why assistant coaches are so key to a team’...

Finally, it’s finals week and records tumble in AFLW

01 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

With three sleeps until finals footy, who is the most important player for each of the clubs and how are the teams shaping up? Interviews are now und...

Corbin & Ben - players have to be physically and mentally ready

31 Aug 2025

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Corbin and Ben wonder which club is under the most pressure heading into the finals and if Jordan Ridley will leave Essendon.Dual premiership player ...

AFL Sunday - which players will return for finals?

31 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

During the pre-finals bye, former All-Australian selector Cameron Ling details the difference between the 2025 selected team and who he would have pi...

Was Jordan Dawson robbed of All-Australian captain?

29 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The AFL has selected its All-Australian team and despite not captaining Geelong, Jeremy Cameron was awarded skipper, was that the right choice? Baile...

Golden moment for the Suns as they make their finals debut

27 Aug 2025

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The Gold Coast celebrated their 95-point win like they’d won the grand final and everyone’s happy to see them make their first finals appearance ...

Suns set on home and away season and Reid remains out west in the nest

26 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

24 rounds of footy will finally conclude tonight, can the Bombers rain on Gold Coast’s finals parade? Is paying players like Harley Reid and Tom De...

Tom De Koning no longer has the Blues and Willie Rioli hangs up the boots mid-contract

25 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

TDK reportedly has penned a huge eight-year deal with the Saints, is the price right? Willie Rioli has announced his retirement from Port amongst som...

Dogs sweat on Wednesday's result and 'sloppy' Hawks

24 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The Bombers will have Bulldogs fans cheering them on this week as they take on the Gold Coast in a thrilling final match of the home and away season...

AFL Saturday: 'I don't get caught up in what eastern states media says about my job as a coach'

23 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

AFL Saturday with Corbin Middlemas, Mick Malthouse and Luke Ball, reviewing and previewing the AFL matches in Round 24. Today's guest, Fremantle Coac...

TDK's awkward milestone speech and Rankine could miss the Grand Final

21 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The Blues go into the off-season with consecutive wins, but did Tom De Koning’s speech to Carlton’s room tell us he’s leaving the club? Is the ...

Game of the season and surprise contract uncertainty

20 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Roosy has called it, Dogs v Dockers is the game of the season with everything on the line for both teams. Carlton have Mitch McGovern named as an eme...

Another matrix flagged and Hinkley to set sail from Port

19 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The AFL is reportedly considering a matrix system for players who use slurs which should result in more consistency but will it stamp out the behavio...

Nasiah Wanganeen-Millionaire and Adelaide’s Rankine response ‘not ideal’

18 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

St Kilda have secured their man, Nasiah Wanganeen-Milera has signed on for two more years making the club a more attractive prospect for other player...

The battle to not finish ninth and another homophobic slur to be investigated

18 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Round 23 has set up a blockbuster season finale, which team is set for heartbreak finishing outside the eight? The AFL is investigating reports that ...

AFL Sunday - I'm extremely serious about them

17 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

ABC Sport's Ben Cameron and the three-time premiership player Cameron Ling break down all the big moments from the blockbuster Crows v Pies match and...

AFL Saturday: 'Don't tell me it hasn't affected De Koning'

16 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

AFL Saturday with Corbin Middlemas, Mick Malthouse and Luke Ball, discussing the big issues making AFL news in Round 23. Is Justin Longmuir coaching ...

Breust to leave the roost and AFLW is underway

15 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Hawthorn legend Luke Breust has announced he’ll hang up his boots, what legacy will he leave at the club? Which of the two expansion teams will wi...

Get excited, there's 18 games of footy this weekend

13 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The 10th AFLW season will start tonight, can North Melbourne be the first team to win back-to-back premierships? In the men's competition, ladder pre...

Shiel out for a week, 'Rhyan Mansell would be pretty filthy'

12 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Dylan Shiel has been handed a one week suspension for an action that has been likened to Mansell's earlier this year in which he got three weeks, is ...

Fyfe farewells footy and Snoop D-O-G-G to grace the MCG

11 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Nat Fyfe has announced his retirement, hear why the team believes he is a modern day great. Roosy is shocked the AFL have closed an investigation int...

Roos: Any of the nine teams can win it

10 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

With two rounds to go, only Adelaide has secured its place in the finals. How will the next eight teams jostle into only seven spots. Roosy believes ...

AFL Sunday - it's okay to wonder what might be

10 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In a packed AFL Sunday Gold Coast captain Noah Anderson said the Suns are looking to where they could finish but still staying grounded.Josh Treacy a...

AFL Saturday: 'The club needs change, it needs a new voice at the top'

09 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

AFL Saturday with Corbin Middlemas, Mick Malthouse and Luke Ball, reviewing and previewing the AFL matches in Round 22. Today's guest, Melbourne Inte...

Humming team at Hawthorn, Pies' concern-meter

08 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Corbin Middlemas, Ben Cameron and expert Brett Deledio break down - yet another one-sided - Thursday Night Football contest that saw Hawthorn's top e...

Why Pavlich appointment 'shocked' Roos

07 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Matthew Pavlich is a Dockers legend, with an MBA and a successful career in business. So, why was Paul Roos "shocked" by the South Australian's appoi...

Nathan Burke on the hurt of being sacked and what Nasiah means to the Saints

06 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Nathan Burke takes us inside what Simon Goodwin's last days at the Melbourne Football Club might have been like, plus the public nature of losing a j...

Goodwin sacked: Roos on why now and who's next

05 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

If Melbourne hasn't called John Longmire yet, club officials are 'berefet in their duties'. That's the view of the man who preceded Simon Goodwin, Pa...

Roosy reveals where 2025 title will be won and lost

04 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Corbin Middlemas and Ben Cameron join Paul Roos to unpack an eventful Round 21, that saw a crackdown in the push in the back rule, plus a couple of c...

AFL Sunday - There are some brilliant teams out there

03 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Matt Clinch and Cameron Ling discuss a weekend that has shaped the top 8 and do the Eagles deserve a handout?

AFL Saturday: 'Harley is really invested with what we're doing'

02 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

AFL Saturday with Corbin Middlemas, Luke Ball and Adam Ramanauskas, reviewing and previewing the AFL matches in Round 21. Today's guest, West Coast C...

'It looked like they were bullying another bottom 9 side'

31 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Corbin Middlemas, Ben Cameron and Brett Deledio react to the Western Bulldogs' monumental 88-point win over the Giants, in what was a shock Thursday ...

Roos: 'The biggest story in my time in footy'

30 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Collingwood coach Craig McRae has admitted he met with Carlton's Jack Silvagni, and Roosy says this could be huge. The race for top eight spots is in...

Is the game rewarding mediocrity and who does free agency benefit?

30 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

It looks like Eagles' co-captain Oscar Allen might land at the Brisbane Lions in season 2026, and Roosy believes this highlights the fact that free a...

Greene’s shocking act and how do Melbourne fight off their demons?

29 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Already suspended Toby Greene has been seen kicking Dane Rampe off the ball before the first bounce, how can this type of behaviour continue from the...

"Trainwreck" vs "Special": the two sides of St Kilda's mind blowing win

27 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

St Kilda and Nasiah Wanganeen-Milera, that was special. Melbourne's inability to stop it, that was a trainwreck. Paul Roos and the team break down th...

AFL Sunday - Jeremy Cameron had acres of space

27 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Matt Clinch and Cameron Ling discuss a weekend of rivalries and blowouts as Geelong forward Shannon Neale explains what it's like to be in a forward ...

AFL Saturday: 'Surely there's a bit of room still for some by-play'

26 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

AFL Saturday with Corbin Middlemas, Mick Malthouse and Luke Ball, reviewing and previewing the AFL matches in Round 20, live from the foyer of ABC So...

Hawks rain on Blues parade

24 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Hawthorn outplayed Carlton, meaning Docherty’s farewell and Weitering’s 200th game wasn’t the celebration the Blues had hoped for. Charlie Curn...

Suspensions, derbies, clashes and showdowns

23 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

After a lengthy deliberation, Steven May has been handed a three-week suspension for his collision with Evans, do Melbourne have grounds for an appea...

Top dogs celebrated and Doc to sign off

22 Jul 2025

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Special guest, former Bulldogs’ captain Bob Murphy stops by to celebrate the club’s centenary as well as being recognised in their top 25 players...

Stamping homophobic slurs out of the game

21 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Roosy believes the game is on the right track issuing huge suspensions for unacceptable behaviour, including inappropriate slurs. If precedent was so...

Dockers heave the four points from the Pies

20 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Dockers defy most expectations to scrape a one-point win over the Pies at the MCG, proving Collingwood aren't so infallible. The debate about if Stev...

AFL Sunday: 'I reckon he'll get 4 or 5 weeks'

20 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

AFL Sunday with Matt Clinch and Cameron Ling, discussing what's making news in the AFL in Round 19. Chris Rowbottom joins the team with the fallout f...

AFL Saturday: 'It's certainly unfair to lay the blame at the feet of one person'

19 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

AFL Saturday with Corbin Middlemas, Mick Malthouse and Chad Wingard, reviewing and previewing the AFL matches in Round 19. Today's guests, Essendon C...

Experience prevails as GWS demolish young Dons

17 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

GWS didn't need to get out of first gear to make light work of the inaccurate and injury plagued Bombers, but how long will the Giants remain in the ...

Were Essendon fans betrayed and who can shake up September?

17 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Essendon bring in over 600 games of experience this week and Roosy is baffled they haven't done it sooner. In a weekend where more top 8 hopefuls cla...

Tribunal confusion and how to fix the AFL

15 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Adam Cerra was the test case for careless umpire contact offences being heard before the Tribunal and the hearing might have raised more questions th...

The Harley Reid act that we 'cannot have in the game'

14 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Paul Roos believes that Harley Reid should be missing at least a week for an incident with Travis Boak on the weekend, and that he needs to start let...

Why the Bombers should go bowling and the Suns still have questions to answer

13 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Roosy thinks Essendon should bring some more fun into the remainder of its season as the Bombers injury woes worsen.There are still questions over th...

AFL Sunday: 'I just feel it was a little bit unwarranted last week'

13 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Western Bulldogs champion Bob Murphy joins Matt Clinch to work through an AFL round which has thrown up sensational games across the weekend.

AFL Saturday: 'Maybe we need to throw the ball in like a boundary umpire in ball ups'

12 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

AFL Saturday with Corbin Middlemas, Mick Malthouse and Luke Ball, reviewing and previewing the AFL matches in Round 18. Today's guest, GWS Coach Adam...

Injuries and ump contact as Lions prevail in Melbourne

10 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Brisbane continue to surge, out-classing Carlton in Melbourne. But it wasn't without drama and injury carnage, with the premiership contender caught ...

Why Roosy thinks the Blues can win

09 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

After a difficult few weeks, Carlton fans may not be looking forward to their match with the Lions but Paul Roos think’s is not all doom and gloom....

No one is more invested in a club than the coach

08 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Off the back of Voss receiving messages that are now under investigation by the AFL, Roosy reminds us that no one cares more about a club than the pl...

Round 17 injury stocktake and why the AFL shouldn't follow the NBA

07 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The team go through the battle-worn players from Round 17, how will affect clubs both above and below the ladder divide? How does being thumped on t...

Who will be left out of the eight and is it time Voss swings the axe?

06 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

With eight of the nine top teams winning this round who is at the biggest risk of being left behind come finals? What big changes does Michael Voss n...

AFL Saturday: 'I think players need to sharpen up ... I'm not sure I feel sorry for you'

05 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

AFL Saturday with Corbin Middlemas, Luke Ball and Adam Ramanauskas, reviewing and previewing the AFL matches in Round 17.

Bulldogs rain on Shinboner's parade

03 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

After a competitive first half the Bulldogs managed to prevail over North Melbourne who were celebrating their club's centenary. Libba won't be forge...

Which underdog are you tipping this round?

02 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

With a full complement of nine matches being played this weekend, all cross the great divide between ninth and tenth, Roosy and Poppy make cases for ...

Lynch's long ban, ump bumps and club's injury stock take

01 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Richmond's Tom Lynch has been handed a five-week suspension for his strike for Jordon Butts, what message is the AFL sending to its players with the ...

‘Absolute garbage’ wildcard round concept and Lynch’s tribunal fate

30 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Tom Lynch has a date with the tribunal tonight and with the AFL's focus on action, not outcome, we're set to see him sidelined for at least a month. ...

The great ladder divide and how many weeks will Lynch get?

29 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

At the completion of the bye rounds a clear gap has emerged after ninth spot, how will this affect the remainder of the season? Tom Lynch has set him...

AFL Sunday - it was nice of my team mates to help me to seven goals

29 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Former Western Bulldogs' captain Bob Murphy is in the chair for Cameron Ling as he and Matt Clinch discuss the AFL news from the weekend.

AFL Saturday: 'The teams in the bottom 6 of the ladder are just not getting access to the free agents'

28 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

AFL Saturday with Matt Clinch, Mick Malthouse and Luke Ball, reviewing and previewing the AFL matches in Round 16. Today's guest, North Melbourne Coa...

Power short-circuits Carlton’s season

26 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Carlton have been left with a lot of soul searching to do after their 50-point demolishing by Port Adelaide, is the scrutiny that Michael Voss will b...

Can Carlton quash the criticism?

25 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

It's been both a very short and very long week for the Carlton Football Club and its fans. Can they bring 'maximum effort' tonight against Port Adela...

Waverley Park sold and are we down to nine teams?

24 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Waverley Park will remained footy focused after the AFL have purchased the ground from Hawthorn, Roosy takes us back to his playing days there. Can a...

King's clunky knee and umpires cop stern words from player

23 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

We won’t be seeing Max King return to the field this season and Adam Treloar is out for at least six weeks, how can players still contribute to the...

Carlton's efforts 'absolutely deplorable' and the dark art of the tag

22 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

After the Blues’ loss to North Melbourne, Michael Voss' job is once again under scrutiny. Would Carlton be better off under a different coach? Was ...

AFL Sunday: 'Chats have been happening throughout the last month ... they're all sounding relatively positive'

22 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

AFL Sunday with Matt Clinch and Cameron Ling. Today's guest, Collingwood Premiership defender Jeremy Howe, following the Magpies 34 point win over th...