AFLW Podcast Channel

W Download: Hatchard the Sun, Zanker the Docker, all the big moves recapped

11 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Gemma Bastiani, Kaitlyn Ferber, and Sophie Welsh recap a busy AFLW trade period, including the trade that didn't get done for Kristie-Lee Weston-Turne...

W Download: Season recaps - Adelaide, Melbourne, and West Coast

09 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Gemma Bastiani, Sarah Black, and Kaitlyn Ferber name Adelaide the most intriguing side of the year, reflect on the joy of West Coast's continued impro...

W Download: Season recaps - Fremantle, Greater Western Sydney, and Port Adelaide

08 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Gemma Bastiani, Sarah Black, and Kaitlyn Ferber dive into what the Giants need to get right this off season, what Fremantle nailed late in the year, a...

W Download: Season recaps - Gold Coast, Brisbane, and North Melbourne

07 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Gemma Bastiani, Sarah Black, and Kaitlyn Ferber assess the seasons of those who finished at the pointy end in North Melbourne and Brisbane, as well as...

W Download: Season recaps - Carlton, Geelong, and the Western Bulldogs

06 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Gemma Bastiani, Sarah Black, and Kaitlyn Ferber chat about Carlton's surging season, ask if Geelong became irrelevant in 2025, and note the big leap f...

W Download: Season recaps - Hawthorn, Sydney, and Collingwood

05 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Gemma Bastiani, Sarah Black, and Kaitlyn Ferber dive into the seasons of Hawthorn, Sydney, and Collingwood, including where the Hawks went wrong, what...

W Download: Season recaps - St Kilda, Richmond and Essendon

04 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Gemma Bastiani, Sarah Black and Kaitlyn Ferber break down the seasons of St Kilda, Richmond, and Essendon, including highlights, players who should be...

W Download: Roos make history, what went wrong for Lions

01 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Gemma Bastiani, Sarah Black, and Sophie Welsh chat all things AFLW Grand Final, including what North Melbourne did so well, what went wrong for Brisba...

W Download: Who wins the Grand Final, and why

28 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Sarah Black and Gemma Bastiani preview the 2025 NAB AFLW Grand Final between Brisbane and North Melbourne - the big match-ups, a case for each team, a...

W Show: How Dees can land no.1 pick, how to beat the Roos

27 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Sarah Black, Gemma Bastiani, Riley Beveridge and Nat Edwards preview the 2025 NAB AFLW Grand Final, including why you should never write off the Lions...

W Download: The W Awards coral carpet

24 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Join Gemma Bastiani and Sarah Black as they speak to Mikayla Bowen, Eden Zanker, Daisy Pearce, Harriet Cordner, Indy Tahau, and Ebony Marinoff on the ...

W Download: How the Demons nearly did the unthinkable, and a Brisbane masterclass

24 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Gemma Bastiani, Sarah Black, and Kaitlyn Ferber discuss what might be the greatest game in AFLW history, what the Demons did to push the Roos all the ...

W Download: Emergency ep! Cats' coach gone, what it means for 2026

21 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Dan Lowther and Geelong have 'parted ways', and Sarah Black, Gemma Bastiani and Sophie Welsh take a look at the falloutSee omnystudio.com/listener for...

W Download: Are the Demons a chance, how far will Blues' momentum go?

21 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Gemma Bastiani, Sarah Black, and Sophie Welsh dive into this weekend’s preliminary final match-ups, tip both games, and draw some parallels betw...

W Show: Secret to Blues' success, cult heroes face off, All-Aus locks

20 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Meg McDonald joins the W Show to preview this week’s preliminary finals, awards season, and the mouthwatering match-up between Kate Hore and Jas...

W Download: End of Crows’ dynasty, Hawks’ systemic issues, brilliant Blues

17 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Sarah Black, Gemma Bastiani and Sophie Welsh discuss whether we’ve seen the last of a Crows dynasty, why Hawthorn’s problems involve more ...

The Wrap: Unsung Blues stand up, Dee's 'all-time performance', farewell Doc

16 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Sarah Olle and Kate McCarthy dissect the semi-final action in the 2025 AFLW Finals seriesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

W Download: Injury watch at Hawks training, Crows' big call

14 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Gemma Bastiani, Sarah Black and Kaitlyn Ferber preview the two AFLW semi-finals ahead of Saturday's matches. Hawthorn is running out of players, Adela...

W Show: AFLW wildcard round, the 'next nine' coaches, finalists' big trade plans

13 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The League's footy operations boss Laura Kane joins the W Show to discuss all things AFLW finals, whether we'll see a 14-round season next year, and t...

W Download: Hawks-Roos furore unpacked, a W wildcard round?

10 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Gemma Bastiani, Sarah Black, and Sophie Welsh break down the opening round of finals, including some strange scenes from the Hawks, the Blues’ e...

The Wrap: Box office Blues, Dees’ missed opportunities, Crows’ secret weapon

10 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Kate McCarthy and Laura Spurway dissect the first week of the 2025 AFLW Finals seriesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

W Download: Swans say goodbye to Gowans, interesting selection choice at the Blues, Roos regain stars

07 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Gemma Bastiani, Kaitlyn Ferber, and Sophie Welsh turn an eye to the first week of finals, including Carlton’s decisions at the selection table a...

W Download: Saints stagger into finals, we've seen this story before, a very Adelaide win

03 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Gemma Bastiani, Sarah Black, and Sophie Welsh dissect the final round of the home and away season, focusing on the Saints' big loss before finals, a g...

The Wrap: AFLW’s spiciest rivalry, Lions’ worrying trend, big Saints concern

02 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Kate McCarthy and Gemma Bastiani question St Kilda’s finals credentials, dissect a big concern for the Lions, and posit why an all-time rivalry ...

W Download: Eagles' and Hawks' selection calls, all the finals permutations

31 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Gemma Bastiani and Sarah Black take a look at all the action ahead of the final round of the NAB AFLW season. The Eagles have mixed news at selection,...

W Show: No.1 pick 'for sale', Docker on the move, Roos' ritual

30 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

North Melbourne forward Kate Shierlaw joins the W Show to discuss the Kangaroos’ record-breaking run, Gold Coast’s trade plans, and the Fr...

W Download: Showdown heroics, lightning strikes twice, and are the Blues back?

27 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Gemma Bastiani, Sarah Black, and Sophie Welsh dissect a big round 11, including how the Lions exerted control at Springfield, a history-making night f...

The Wrap: North's biggest challengers, Blues' difference-maker, who will make finals?

26 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Kate McCarthy and Sarah Olle dissect which team can challenge the Roos, the Blues' return to form, and plenty more on The WrapSee omnystudio.com/liste...

W Show: Trade watch on star forwards, North's big dilemma, can Dogs crash finals party?

24 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Western Bulldogs midfielder Jess Fitzgerald joins the W Show to discuss the Demon and Hawk that might be on the move, the Dogs' red-hot run home and m...

W Download: Hawk's shock comeback, Showdown tips and finals-shaping matches

23 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Gemma Bastiani, Sarah Black and Kaitlyn Ferber take a look at all the action ahead of round 11 of the NAB AFLW season. Nat Exon’s playing for a ...

W Download: Teams on the rise, a forgotten rule, a Dog gets their bite back

20 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Gemma Bastiani, Sarah Black, and Sophie Welsh dissect AFLW round 10, including each host's team on the rise, a Bulldog who is back at their best, St K...

The Wrap: Saints' secret weapon, Lions concerns, can Swans make finals?

20 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Kate McCarthy and Sarah Olle dissect the injury fallout at St Kilda, whether the Swans can make finals, and plenty more on The WrapSee omnystudio.com/...

W Download: Leaderless Lions, Guerin’s grunt and Dees go defensive

17 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Sarah Black and Kaitlyn Ferber take a look at all the action ahead of round 10 of the NAB AFLW season. Melbourne gets some defensive support, the Blue...

W Download: Swans have a heartbeat, the team that can wreak havoc, and who's out of the race

13 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Gemma Bastiani, Sarah Black, and Kaitlyn Ferber dissect round nine of the NAB AFLW season, including huge wins from Sydney and Fremantle, if Melbourne...

The Wrap: The secret to beating Roos, Blues 'caught out' in Sydney

13 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Sarah Olle and Gemma Bastiani wrap up all the AFLW action following round nineSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

W Download: Swans on a knife's edge, big names dropped again, and Pride

10 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Gemma Bastiani, Kaitlyn Ferber and Phoebe McWilliams discuss Sydney's freefall after a strong opening month, the changing landscape at the selection t...

W Download: Inconsistent Crows, putting a line through two sides, where's Port Adelaide at?

06 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Gemma Bastiani, Sarah Black, and Sophie Welsh chat round eight of the 2025 NAB AFLW season, including Richmond's breakthrough victory, if this is the ...

The Wrap: Why Kate is 'all in' on Blues, 'sheer relief' for Tigers

05 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Sarah Olle and Kate McCarthy wrap up all the AFLW action following round eight.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

W Show: How flu ripped through Eagles, will AFLW get its own Ashcroft?

02 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Fremantle ruck Mim Strom joins the W Show panel to discuss the Dockers’ shopping habits, a flu outbreak at West Coast and plenty moreSee omnystu...

W Download: The unpredictable Saints and Giants meet, life without Batesy and the eight-shaping Blues

01 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Gemma Bastiani, Sarah Black and Sophie Welsh take a look at all the action ahead of round eight of the NAB AFLW season. Which Saints and Giants teams ...

The Wrap: Port’s worrying trend, the Blue in All-Aus form, why Garner must ‘get obnoxious’

29 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Kate McCarthy and Laura Spurway wrap up another massive round of AFLW action full of cellies, surprises and moreSee omnystudio.com/listener for privac...

W Download: Can Saints, Eagles break their finals duck, eight-point games, and a Queensland deep dive

29 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Gemma Bastiani, Sarah Black, and Michael Whiting discuss the Saints’ record-breaking comeback, the Eagles’ flu game, the ladder logjam, an...

W Download: Essendon’s woes, AFLW auras and WA footy under the microscope

25 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Gemma Bastiani and Sarah Black are joined by WA reporter Nathan Schmook ahead of round seven of the NAB AFLW season. The under-siege Bombers face Nort...

W Show: Comp’s ‘gross overreaction’, Freo’s oval hunt, Swans’ fatal flaw

25 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Hawthorn coach Dan Webster joins The W Show to discuss rule interpretation changes, one-club mentality at the Hawks and plenty moreSee omnystudio.com/...

The Wrap: How Giants beat Swans, Tigers’ what-if, the match-up we won’t see

22 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Kate McCarthy and Laura Spurway dissect round six of the AFLW season, including Greater Western Sydney’s boilover win against Sydney, Richmond&r...

W Download: Giants break the mould, a contentious Borg call, and is Hatchy the answer?

22 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Gemma Bastiani, Sarah Black, and Sophie Welsh unpack round six of the AFLW, including a pattern-breaking Giants win, a ladder-shaping umpiring decisio...

W Download: Young talent time, key Crow outs and a season-shaping battle in the west

19 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Gemma Bastiani, Sarah Black and Phoebe McWilliams preview all the footy ahead of round six of the NAB AFLW season. After two ACLs, it’s Lauren Y...

W Show: Roos’ HUGE selection statement, Cats back captain call, rep footy on radar

18 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Geelong coach Dan Lowther joins the W Show panel to discuss the prospect of an AFLW International Rules, how to defeat the mighty North Melbourne plus...

W Download: AFLW's Dr Jekyll & Mr Hyde, changing the narrative, and who would you rather be?

15 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Gemma Bastiani, Sarah Black, and Sophie Welsh chat about St Kilda's Dr Jekyll & Mr Hyde season, how the Giants can change the narrative this year,...

The Wrap: Roos' new threat, how Eagles lost Derby, Swans' big issue, Saints 'frustration'

15 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Laura Spurway and Kate McCarthy wrap up all the AFLW action following round fiveSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

W Download: Roo’s rapid recovery, Hawks’ ball movement woes and free-flowing footy

12 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Gemma Bastiani, Sarah Black and Phoebe McWilliams preview all the action ahead of round five of the NAB AFLW season. Garner’s back, the Hawks&rs...

W Show: Factors behind Giants’ woes, Crows’ contract coup, did Cats ‘miss a trick’?

11 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Melbourne premiership forward Eden Zanker joins the W Show to discuss the Demons’ season so far, Daisy Pearce’s impact at West Coast, plus...

W Download: What's wrong at the Giants, are the Cats back, and an exciting young Blue

08 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Gemma Bastiani, Sarah Black, and Sophie Welsh ask what's holding Greater Western Sydney back, if the Cats and Lions are back in action, and chat about...

The Wrap: Box-office Swans, under-siege Suns step up, Dee banking career-best year

07 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Laura Spurway and Gem Bastiani wrap up all the AFLW action following round fourSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

W Download: Cats' big selection call, do-or-die games, the depth test

05 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Gemma Bastiani, Phoebe McWilliams, and Kaitlyn Ferber delve into Geelong's huge decision to drop captain Meghan McDonald, Richmond and Geelong's must-...

W Show: Clubs chase Lions star, ‘deceptive’ Hawks, why Tigers watch Jai Newcombe

04 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Former No.1 draft pick Ellie McKenzie joins the W Show to talk about her reconnaissance trips to watch men’s footy, the Tigers’ form this ...

W Download: Worries for the Hawks and Dockers, not all bad on the Gold Coast, the big improvers

01 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Gemma Bastiani and Sarah Black recap NAB AFLW round three including a worrying trend at Hawthorn, why it's not all bad at the Gold Coast, the AFLW's ...

The Wrap: 'Box Office Blues' in the eight, injury sours North’s record-breaking feat

01 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Kate McCarthy and Sarah Olle wrap up all the AFLW action following round threeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

W Download: The Bonnie-less Bombers, increasing pressure on rucks, and feel-good comebacks

29 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Gemma Bastiani, Phoebe McWilliams, and Sophie Welsh discuss how the Bombers cope without Bonnie Toogood, why rucks are under more pressure than ever, ...

W Show: Hawks’ big trade regret, why pick 1 isn’t playing, is Tayla the comp’s best?

28 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Western Bulldogs captain joins the W Show to discuss Tayla Harris’s failed move to Hawthorn, how North Melbourne will handle Tasmania’s en...

W DOWNLOAD: Veterans star, Richmond's woes, a big comedown for St Kilda

25 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Gemma Bastiani and Sarah Black break down the action from round two of the NAB AFLW season. It's not all about the kids, some big concerns at Tigerlan...

The Wrap: Roos' big win comes at a cost, the most exciting team in the comp

25 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Kate McCarthy and Sarah Olle wrap up all the AFLW action following round twoSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

W Download: The lost dog, Adelaide’s changes and the game that must be won

22 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Gemma Bastiani and Sarah Black take a look at all the AFLW news ahead of round two, including Hawthorn coach Dan Webster’s successful hunt for a...

W Show: Crows ‘complacency’, cross-coder on club radars, are inside-50s ‘redundant’?

21 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Eliza McNamara joins the W Show to discuss all the biggest topics in the AFLW, how she plays footy despite constant pain from a back injury and the co...

The Wrap: Crows' big issue, Swan's record-breaking debut, Hawks win comes at a cost

19 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Kate McCarthy and Sarah Olle wrap up all the AFLW action following round oneSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

W Download: Crows’ selection questions, young guns get it done, impact of rule changes

18 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Gemma Bastiani and Sarah Black discuss the fallout of round one of the NAB AFLW season, including what the Saints got right - and what the Crows got w...

W Download: The kids shine, Roberts and Hill impress, and all the team news

15 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Gemma Bastiani and Sarah Black dissect Thursday night’s season-openers and the impressive debutants, and run their eyes over the remaining round...

W Download: Swans star ready, Irish returnees, and players racing the clock for round one

11 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Gemma Bastiani and Sarah Black chat the return of Sydney co-captain Chloe Molloy, the quartet of Irish players who have just touched down in Australia...

AFL Daily: Starce the Lion King, Crows doing it for Doc, Saints forgotten star

09 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Joe Pignataro, Gemma Bastiani and Sarah Black bring you the latest women's footy news on AFL Daily.  Gemma and Sarah have been inside the four wa...

AFL Daily: Learnings from the AFLW pre-season, a "watch" on the Crows, the impact Ash Centra can have at Collingwood

08 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Joe Pignataro, Gemma Bastiani and Sarah Black bring you the latest women's footy news on AFL Daily.  As we close in on the start of season 10 for...

W DOWNLOAD: Suns racing the clock, prodigious Port Adelaide forward, & Sydney’s bounce back potential

01 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Gemma Bastiani and Sarah Black preview every club ahead of the 10th NAB AFLW season on new podcast The W Download. How will Gold Coast cope as a handf...

W DOWNLOAD: Tigers ready for the next step, an exciting young Bomber, & Fremantle’s returning stars

01 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Gemma Bastiani and Sarah Black preview every club ahead of the 10th NAB AFLW season on new podcast The W Download. Are the Tigers well-placed to break...

W DOWNLOAD: Injury woes for the Cats, reigning premiers ready to go again, & the big change at the Giants

01 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Gemma Bastiani and Sarah Black preview every club ahead of the 10th NAB AFLW season on new podcast The W Download. Can Geelong cover the absence of so...

W DOWNLOAD: The new Dog with some tricks, Carlton’s secret weapon, & the Crows doing it for Doc

31 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Gemma Bastiani and Sarah Black preview every club ahead of the 10th NAB AFLW season on new podcast The W Download. The Bulldogs draftee ready to do so...

W DOWNLOAD: Lions are primed, what’s still missing at Moorabbin, & an injury scare at Collingwood

31 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Gemma Bastiani and Sarah Black preview every club ahead of the 10th NAB AFLW season on new podcast The W Download. Are the Lions primed for flag No.3?...

W DOWNLOAD: Injury concerns at the Dees, a star addition at the Hawks, & season two under Daisy

31 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Gemma Bastiani and Sarah Black preview every club ahead of the 10th NAB AFLW season on new podcast The W Download. Can Melbourne bounce back despite i...