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Bombers bold play | Dees pick bolter | 2025 AFL Draft

19 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Essendon's bold draft play comes at a cost, Melbourne pick draft bolter to pair with cousin and the surprise names still up for grabs on night two of ...

Draft late mail | What bids mean for draft order

18 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Ed Bourke, Chris Cavanagh and Dan Batten dissect all the late draft mail before the first round on Wednesday night and talk what all of the bids mean ...

‘Brutal for Carlton’: 2026 AFL fixture winners and losers

14 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The brutal draw for the Blues, St Kilda handed a dream run and the winner and losers from the 2026 AFL fixture.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy...

2025 AFL Draft bolters & sliders | Round 1 ready players | Phantom Draft

05 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Ed Bourke is joined by draft experts Chris Cavanagh and Dan Batten to break down the phantom draft, the bolters and sliders, and the players they thin...

2025 AFL Mock Draft | Who will your club target?

29 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Chris Cavanagh and Dan Batten talk through every pick in the first round of their 2025 AFL Mock Draft.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy informat...

Dons stand firm | Curnow wish granted | Trade deadline wrap

15 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Essendon has stood firm in not trading Zach Merrett to Hawthorn, Charlie Curnow gets his wish of moving to Sydney and the winners and losers of the 20...

The story behind THAT Bailey Humphrey photo | Trade latest | Draft combine

07 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Ed Bourke and Chris Cavanagh are joined by Adrian Houghton from the Dee-Brief to talk about THAT Bailey Humphrey photo, the latest on the trade front ...

'It was a pretty bad look' | Inside the rooms | Grand Final analysis

27 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

From Will Ashcroft's dominance to Bailey Smith's bizarre final quarter moment, Ed, Barnesy and Loz dissect the grand final and take you behind the sce...

The AFL's terrible call | Pies sign or let go | Muhammad Ali the AFL fan

22 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Where to now for the Pies? Is Lachie Neale worth playing? Who was the best GF entertainment of all-time? Josh, Ed and Dan answer those questions and p...

Adelaide's 'nightmare' | Will Bobby Hill play? | The Billy Frampton pizza

16 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Is there any clear way out for Adelaide in 2026? Will the Pies ever pull the trigger on playing Bobby Hill? Did someone really name a pizza after Bill...

Rule changes, finals footy & Guinness

09 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

From finals footy, to 2026 rule changes and splitting the G. There's something for everyone on this week's CODE AFL show.See omnystudio.com/listener f...

Departing Dons | Curnow trade pitches | CODE AFL

02 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Barnesy, Ed and Scotty discuss the Dons who want out, the trade pitches to get Charlie Curnow and preview the first week of finals on the CODE AFL sho...

So how does Dan Houston get to the Pies now?

15 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

It’s been a long week at the end of a long footy season but at least now, trades are starting to come through. But it was touch and go there for a f...

The inside word on a stacked national draft

08 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

We might just be heading into one of the most exciting AFL drafts we’ve seen, stacked with AFL standard talent and no clear top 10 let alone number ...

The games are over, let the games begin!

01 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The balls have stopped bouncing, it's balls in the air time, footy fans' favourite time of year, free agency/trade/draft time. Josh Barnes joins the s...

45 votes - Has the Brownlow jumped the shark?

24 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Patrick Cripps didn’t just break the previous Brownlow record, he obliterated it. And even though Nick Daicos bettered it too, he was the length of ...

The Cats' big call on six premiership stars

17 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

 To pick or not to pick, that is the Cats' big question with four premiership stars staking a claim to return for their preliminary final against Bri...

Hawthorn - the happiest team of all?

10 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

It's a situation that not even the most optimistic Hawks fan could have predicted in April when they started the season oh and five - Hawthorn into a ...

How many changes will the Blues actually make?

03 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

It's week one of the finals and Victorian eyes will be on the MCG on Friday night for the all-Vic elimination final between the Dogs and Hawks.  And...

Something's got to give after marathon Tribunal session

28 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Only two cases were heard but still the tribunal sat until 12.30 on Wednesday morning and Josh Barnes was covering it until the end. It's a situation ...

Has final quarter goal kicking cost teams a spot in the 8?

20 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Josh Barnes joins the show to talk goal kicking, specifically second half goal kicking - which teams can be relied upon, which go missing and the play...

How did the Blues, Pies and Dons seasons go so wrong?

13 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

 Seven weeks ago, the AFL top four was a who’s who of Melbourne’s blockbuster clubs. Josh Barnes joins the show to discuss how Carlton, Essendon ...

Where does Dusty rank on footy's Mount Rushmore?

06 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Glenn McFarlane joins the show hot off the announcement of Dustin Martin's immediate retirement. So where does Dusty rank in the greatest Tigers of al...

20 first round Bombers and the race for pick one

30 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Did you know the Bombers have 20 first round picks on their list? Max Stainkamph joins the show to talk about it and the dive in red and black fortune...

Are the Dogs the finals Wildcard?

23 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

On today's show, Andy Bellairs chats with Josh Barnes about the Western Bulldogs - where they've come from and the potential of them creating some cha...

Who makes finals? Who knows! Anyone can win it.

16 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Glenn McFarlane joins the show this week to talk the run home and the fading finals chances for the Pies. And Chris Cavanagh has an update on the rise...

The Run Home: Will the Pies sneak into the 8?

09 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Josh Barnes joins the show today to discuss the final seven rounds, who wins and loses and who makes the eight - and who misses out.Also, in light of ...

Who would you rather play for, North or the Saints?

02 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

On today's Herald Sun footy podcast, Andy Bellairs and Glenn McFarlane discuss where free agents would prefer to head - North Melbourne or St Kilda (a...

We know who could go but who should find a new home?

25 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Host Andy Bellairs is joined by Jon Ralph to discuss this year's AFL free agents and Ralphy gives his verdict on who should go and who should stick i...

AFL, we have a problem

18 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Today on the show, host Andy Bellairs is joined by Glenn McFarlane to talk about the thing on everyone's lips in footy right now - contentious umpirin...

Flag race in 3? And the Dees limited Petracca options.

11 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The Demons' doldrums continue and how do they cover the loss of Christian Petracca? Glenn McFarlane joins host Andy Bellairs to discuss just that, as ...

Forward or back? Where does Harry Petty fit?

04 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Following the Terror at Traeger Park, host Andy Bellairs is joined by Glenn McFarlane to talk what's next for the Demons and particularly the horribly...

What's up at the Saints?

28 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

On this week's episode, host Andy Bellairs and Herald Sun footy reporter Glenn McFarlane delve into the issues facing St Kilda - what's gone wrong and...

It's official - Saturday arvo is the new graveyard for footy teams

14 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Host Andy Bellairs is joined by Glenn McFarlane to discuss all the winners and losers out of the just released fixture for rounds 16-23. And Chris Cav...

When does it become too much for Bevo?

07 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Host Andy Bellairs is joined by Glenn McFarlane to delve into the issues facing the Bulldogs and coach Luke Beveridge plus some news from the Demons f...

The top 3 is set ... but don't quote us

30 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

This week on the Herald Sun footy podcast, Andy Bellairs is joined by Josh Barnes to chat about the gap between the top three - Geelong, Sydney and GW...

Are the Roos the worst team in history?

23 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

On this week's Herald Sun footy podcast, host Andy Bellairs is joined by Sam Landsberger to talk about the figures that put North Melbourne in the con...

What's next for Nathan Murphy and the Pies?

16 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

On this week's show, host Andy Bellairs is joined by Glenn McFarlane to chat about the announcement of Collingwood premiership defender Nathan Murphy'...

Are we witnessing the most lopsided season in recent history?

10 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Host Andy Bellairs is joined by Sam Landsberger to talk about how six teams are already out of the running in the AFL and Josh Barnes to talk umpire ...

Are the Bombers actually good?

03 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Andy Bellairs is joined by Ed Bourke to discuss the age-old question - is Essendon any good? And Josh Barnes wades into the tsunami that is Jack Ginni...

What now for the Pies?

26 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Josh Barnes steps into the hosting chair this week to break down another massive seven days of footy. Jay Clark jumps on to discuss what's going on at...

Tassie Devil targets and the Dogs' Bevo dilemma

19 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

On this week's Herald Sun footy podcast, Jon Ralph talks through his query on Luke Beveridge's coaching style and why Dogs fans will be getting frustr...

8 year plans at Bomberland?

15 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

As footy enters round one (not to be confused with Opening Round) plenty has already been said about the prospects of certain teams - and none more th...

Big changes to 2024's voices of footy

05 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The footy is back and that means the Herald Sun footy podcast is back for 2024. Host Andy Bellairs is joined this week by Chris Cavanagh to chat about...

GF ultimate predictions and the Bombers' next trade moves

26 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Today on the show, Will Hogan takes a look at the selection dilemmas, tips and big calls ahead of Saturday's grand final with Glenn McFarlane, the lat...

The key position dominance of this year's trade period

19 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Straight set exits, orange tsunamis, the swashbuckling Blues roll on, the selection crunch is on ahead of the prelims, and finally a week without the ...

The Real Reason Brodie Grundy Could Choose Sydney

12 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Will Hogan is joined by Glenn McFarlane and Chris Cavanagh to chat the biggest talking points of the week, plus the latest in the world of trade and ...

Do the Tigers have a secret trade target?

05 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

It's been a big week in footy -  we've had AFLW where the Dees women are the ones to beat again, Grundy jibes from the Pies, Daicos ruled out then no...

The final that will decide the flag, but where to for the Bombers?

29 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The finals are set, but are the Dees the team to beat, why isn't anyone rating St Kilda, and can anyone stop Carlton? Will Hogan is joined by Sam Lan...

Don't call Kenny's re-signing a succession plan

15 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Will Hogan is joined by Glenn McFarlane to talk predicted ladders, Jon Ralph on the Tigers' list holes and Jay Clark talks the 'non-succession-plan' a...

'What do they do next?': Trade period set to heat up

01 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Another bumper week of footy means plenty to break down on the Herald Sun Footy Podcast. Will Hogan chats to Jon Ralph about the latest trade news, di...

Robbo makes the case for veteran forwards

25 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

A jam packed show with host Will Hogan joined by Jon Ralph to chat about Andrew Dillon's impending arrival to the top job at the AFL, the latest trade...

The AFL Wildcard round 'thought bubble'

18 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Will Hogan chats with Lauren Wood about the AFL finally releasing an AFLW fixture, Chris Cavanagh about the Top 30 Draft power list and Jon Ralph abou...

Dew's downfall, what's next for Dimma and the Suns?

11 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

It's a big day in footy when a coach is sacked and Will Hogan is joined by Jon Ralph to get the latest - the downfall of Stuart Dew and what's next fo...

The Hardwick/Dew conundrum

04 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Will Hogan is joined this week by Jon Ralph to discuss the conundrum facing the Gold Coast Suns - stick with Stuart Dew or jump to three time Tigers p...

Inside the AFL Rich 100

27 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

It's all been about the AFL Rich 100 this week and host Will Hogan is joined by Jay Clark to take us inside how it came about. Also on the show, Sam L...

The Bombers logo story got big quickly!

20 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Will Hogan is joined by Jay Clark who found out after his Essendon logo story that Bombers supporters are very protective of their planes...! Also on...

Who will survive the Brownlow suspension explosion?

06 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Host Will Hogan is joined by Sam Landsberger to delve deep into the dangerous tackle suspension explosion and what that might mean on Brownlow night a...

How do the Blues turn things around?

30 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Super host Will Hogan is once again joined by the big names to dissect another week in the world of AFL. Sam Landsberger chats all things Carlton, Jay...

Talking about Tigerland

23 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Will Hogan sits down with Jon Ralph and Scott Gullan to discuss Damien Hardwick's bombshell resignation and what it means for his coaching future and...

"They just don't have a lot of talent"

16 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Will Hogan is once again joined by a raft of big names to talk all things footy. Jon Ralph dives into the trade landscape, Kevin Sheehan jumps on the ...

The players who could get filthy rich this year

09 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Host Will Hogan is joined by Jon Ralph to chat booing, CTE and trade whispers, meanwhile Scott Gullan pops in for the latest media street update.See o...

How Meatloaf had the AFL's new CEO worried

02 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

It's been a monster week in the footy world and Jon Ralph, Jay Clark and Chris Cavanagh are here to take you through everything including the AFL's CE...

What are they up to? The one club in for a big trade period

25 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Will Hogan is joined by Jon Ralph to talk trades and Mitch Georgiades, Herald Sun sports photographer Michael Klein gives an insight into snapping an ...

Stocks rising? The free agency equation

18 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Host Will Hogan is back in the chair and fresh off a trip to Gather Round as he is joined by Jay Clark on the latest free agency intrigue, Scott Gull...

Moving blockbusters, Nat Fyfe's future and footy pubs.

11 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

This week with Will Hogan out, AFL editor Eliza Sewell steps into the hot seat and is joined by trade analyst Jay Clark to talk the future of Fremantl...

Collingwood's list wins, and what's going on with Mitch Georgiades?

04 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Host Will Hogan is joined by Jay Clark to talk Port Adelaide and Collingwood trade and list strategy. Sam Landsberger chats the Bombers' forward line ...

Carlton's Silvagni conundrum

28 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Can the Blues afford to keep Jack Silvagni? On the other hand, can they afford to let SOSOS go? Jon Ralph shares trade whispers with host Will Hogan, ...

Robbo takes you inside the Glen Bartlett story

21 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Host Will Hogan is back and joined by Herald Sun chief footy writer Mark Robinson who takes us inside his exclusive Glenn Bartlett interview. Also joi...

After a long pre-season, finally some footy

14 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

On the first episode of the Herald Sun footy podcast for 2023, host Will Hogan chats to the stars of the Herald Sun footy team about a big week in foo...

Robbo and Mick's memories of the Essendon supplements saga

13 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In a two-part special podcast presentation,  Herald Sun football journalists Mark Robinson and Michael Warner have detailed the extraordinary stories...

The Drafts | Swans recruiting manager Simon Dalrymple + final Phantom Draft

24 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Sydney recruiting manager Simon Dalrymple joins draft experts Jordan Pinto, Dan Batten and Chris Cavanagh to discuss the Swans' draft plans, the 2022 ...

The Drafts | Mock Draft of the first 2 rounds

21 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Draft experts Jordan Pinto, Dan Batten and Chris Cavanagh play the role of club recruiters, taking it in turns to pick through the first 37 selections...

The Drafts | Phantom Draft + the best talls

11 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Draft experts Jordan Pinto, Dan Batten and Chris Cavanagh dissect Chris's latest Phantom Draft and look at what could happen with the first 25 picks i...

The Drafts | Father-sons, academy guns & state combine smokeys

20 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Draft experts Jordan Pinto and Dan Batten deliver the latest on your club's father-son and NGA prospects, discuss the recent state combine results, de...

The Drafts | What mega trade means + Combine stars

11 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Draft experts Jordan Pinto and Dan Batten discuss all the big moves of the AFL Trade Period and how they affect what might happen at the draft. Plus a...

The Drafts | 2022 smokies + the looming 'Super Draft'

29 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Draft experts Jordan Pinto and Dan Batten take a look at some of the prospects flying under the radar - the smokies and bolters of the 2022 crop. Plus...

The Drafts | Top prospects star on big stage + Harry Sheezel

22 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Draft experts Jordan Pinto and Dan Batten recap a huge week in junior footy, discussing the standouts of the Vic Metro v Vic Country clash, NAB League...

Could this be Selwood's swansong?

20 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Join Jay Clark Glenn McFarlane and Scott Gullan as they cover all the angles in the lead up to the 2022 AFL Grand Final. The panel deep dive into all...

The Drafts | Final auditions and Henry Hustwaite

15 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Draft experts Jordan Pinto and Dan Batten chat to first-round pick contender Henry Hustwaite about the NAB League Grand Final and his AFL Draft journe...

'Geelong can't lose this'

13 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

As preliminary final weekend approaches join Glenn McFarlane, Scott Gullan and Sam Landsberger as they preview both matches. Are the Pies peaking at t...

The Drafts | Mattaes Phillipou

08 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Top 10 pick contender Mattaes Phillipou joins Jordan Pinto and Dan Batten to talk about his AFL Draft journey, the player he wants to become, life out...

'Don't write the Pies off'

06 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Join Sam Landsberger, Scott Gullan and Chris Cavanagh as they review the fall out from the first week of the finals. The panel also discuss why the Pi...

The Drafts | Your club's first pick

01 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Draft experts Jordan Pinto and Dan Batten take an in-depth look at what each of the 10 non-finalists could do with their first pick in this year's AFL...

Getting set for a September to remember

30 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Join Jay Clark, Sam Landsberger and Will Hogan as they discuss how Collingwood's summer steeled them for 2022. As the Finals series kicks off the pan...

The Drafts | The top 10 debate

25 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Draft experts Jordan Pinto and Dan Batten reveal, and discuss, their respective top 10s in this year's AFL Draft. Plus the best NAB League game of the...

The Drafts | Mature-agers and the No. 1 pick

18 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Draft experts Jordan Pinto and Dan Batten are back to talk all things AFL, kicking things off with an in-depth look at the mature-age prospects of the...

What's Essendon's plan B?

16 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

With turmoil at Tullamarine join Glenn McFarlane, Jon Ralph and Will Hogan as they analyse the latest developments from what has already been a big we...

The chink in Geelong's armour

09 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

With Geelong the team to beat, Jay Clark, Glenn McFarlane and Chris Cavanagh discuss the potential chink in the Cat's armour heading into September. C...

Is missing the finals a failure for Carlton?

02 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Join Glenn McFarlane, Chris Cavanagh and Will Hogan as they analyse what went wrong for Carlton - will they make the 8 and what would that mean? Also...

Will the real Melbourne please stand up?

26 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Join Glenn McFarlane, Chris Cavanagh and Will Hogan as the race for the eight starts to reach fever pitch. Can Collingwood sustain their run and land ...

Are the Tigers too old?

19 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Join Glen McFarlane, Chris Cavanagh and Scott Gullan as they review Richmond’s shock-loss to North Melbourne - are the Tiger’s too old? Plus why t...

The coaching dominos begin to fall

12 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Join Jay Clark, Chris Cavanagh and Scott Gullan on the day David Noble is sacked as North Melbourne's coach. Where did it go wrong for Noble and who a...

Why comparing North Melbourne to Fitzroy is offensive . . . to Fitzroy.

05 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Join Glenn McFarlane, Sam Landsberger and Scott Gullan as the coaching merry-go-round starts to heat up - who will Clarko coach in 2023? Plus the lea...

The Good, the Bad and the Ugly

28 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

 Glenn McFarlane, Sam Landsberger and Scott Gullan preview through the Good, the bad and the ugly for what's to come in round 16. Also on the agenda ...

Chaos at Collingwood

21 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Glenn McFarlane, Sam Landsberger and Scott Gullan debate Jordan De Goey's Bali bender - Who ticked off the trip away and will he be at Collingwood in ...

"If I'm Horne-Francis, I'm out of there"

14 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Glenn McFarlane, Sam Landsberger and Scott Gullan dissect Collingwood's commanding win over Melbourne - can the Pies make the finals? Also on the agen...

May v Melksham

07 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Glenn McFarlane, Sam Landsberger and Scott Gullan discuss the breaking news of an altercation between Melbourne teammates Steven May and Jake Melksham...

The review you are having when you are not meant to be having a review

31 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Glenn McFarlane, Sam Landsberger and Will Hogan debate the merit for another review at Essendon. How can Carlton cover the loss of Jacob Weitering, ha...

"The penny has dropped for David Noble"

24 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Glenn McFarlane, Jon Ralph and Will Hogan deep dive into the umpire angst engulfing the game, has the penny dropped for David Noble and is Carlton the...