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"If they don't get nasty, it's going to get ugly"

17 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

With the Bomber's season on the brink disaster Glenn McFarlane, Scott Gullan and Sam Landsberger deep dive into the Don's woes and debate whether...

The trade bust of the last decade

10 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Glenn McFarlane, Scott Gullan and Sam Landsberger discuss the biggest trade bust of the last decade and the implications it will have beyond 2022. Als...

"The AFL has to apologise"

03 May 2022

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Glenn McFarlane, Chris Cavanagh and Sam Landsberger discuss the shocking revelations of abuse levelled towards female umpires. Plus how can Essendon t...

"This could save his career"

26 Apr 2022

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Glenn McFarlane, Scott Gullan and Sam Landsberger unpack a huge ANZAC Day of footy. What went wrong for the Western Bulldogs, can Fremantle challenge ...

"It's a full-blown crisis"

19 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Glenn McFarlane, Scott Gullan and Sam Landsberger deep-dive into the disastrous Don's as Essendon slump to a new low in 2022. Plus, the AFL's umpiring...

Goodbye Gil

12 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Glenn McFarlane, Scott Gullan and Chris Cavanagh discuss the breaking news that AFL CEO Gillon McLachlan will step down at season's end. What mor...

They've missed their premiership window

05 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Glenn McFarlane, Scott Gullan and Chris Cavanagh wrap up an entertaining round three. Despite being undefeated in 2022, there's one side that Scotty t...

A Buddy brilliant weekend.

29 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Glenn McFarlane, Scott Gullan and Sam Landsberger reflect on Lance Franklin's history making effort at the SCG. How much longer can Buddy play for and...

Bevo against the world

22 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Glenn McFarlane is joined by Scott Gullan and Sam Landsberger as the fallout from Luke Beveridge's feisty opening round press conference continue...

We Tip The Round 1 Card

15 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Scott Gullan is joined by Sam Landsberger and Chris Cavanagh as they pinpoint who will emerge victorious from the opening round of the 2022 season. Th...

BONUS: Browny's Podcast at Captain's Day

11 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Jonathan Brown is entering the feed with the latest episode of Browny's Podcast, it was big day in the sunshine for the boys at Captain’s Day at...

The Next Two Superpowers

08 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Scott Gullan is joined by Will Hogan, Sam Landsberger and a cameo from Chief Football writer Mark Robinson as they wrap up all the action from AFL's c...

Devils Den

01 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Glenn McFarlane is joined by Will Hogan as Tasmania's bid to secure the AFL's 19th license intensifies. Also on the show, the AFLW injury crisis worse...

Let the (practice) games begin

22 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Glenn McFarlane is joined by Will Hogan and Nick Smart as the practice matches kick off this week. A key Blue is in a race to be fit for round 1 and w...

The Dee’s Double Down

17 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Glenn McFarlane and Scott Gullan discuss Melbourne doubling down on allegations of misconduct surrounding Simon Goodwin. Also on the agenda - how Carl...

South Australian Draft Special

24 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Jordan Pinto and Andrew Capel are joined by top draft prospect Cooper Murley and SA Academy coach Tony Bamford in a bonus episode of the Herald Sun Fo...

AFL Draft Week Special

22 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Jordan Pinto and Dan Batten are joined by Richmond recruiting manager Matt Clarke to discuss the Tigers' draft plans, the top prospects and live ...

Draft Special: Full AFL Mock Draft

16 Nov 2021

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Draft gurus Jordan Pinto and Dan Batten are back for another edition of the Herald Sun Footy Podcast. This week they complete a FULL AFL mock draft, i...

Draft Special: Power Rankings

09 Nov 2021

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In this special edition of the Herald Sun Footy Podcast draft experts Jordan Pinto and Dan Batten take us through their power rankings for the top 40 ...

Draft Special: A Giant insight to this year's AFL Draft

02 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Jordan Pinto and Dan Batten return for another edition of their draft special series! They speak to GWS national recruiting manager Adrian Caruso, who...

Draft Special: JHF vs Nick Daicos

26 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

The season is over and the trade period is done, which means draft gurus Jordan Pinto and Dan Batten are here to give insight into all the best young ...

What To Expect In 2022

19 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Glenn McFarlane is joined by Jon Ralph, and all eyes are on what to expect next year. The team looks into the crystal ball to make win predictions, de...

All things trade period

12 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Glenn McFarlane and Marc McGowan return for another jam-packed trade edition of the Herald Sun Footy Podcast. They tackle the big moves that have happ...

Is the trade period too long?

05 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Glenn McFarlane is joined by Marc McGowan for another free agency, trade and draft edition of the Herald Sun Footy Podcast. They discuss all the lates...

Trac, top three & the trade period

28 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Jon Ralph joins Glenn McFarlane for a monster post-grand final episode. The guys break down the important moments of the decider, discuss where Petrac...

The Big One

21 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

We've made it! It's time for the AFL grand final and Mick Warner and Glenn McFarlane are here to run you through all the big news ahead of the decider...

What's with this week off?

14 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Glenn McFarlane joins Mick Warner to discuss all things footy after an epic preliminary final weekend. They discuss the bizarre break before the gr...

The final four, scary coaches and Lachie Neale

07 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode Lachie Neale's potential move back to Freo is on top of the agenda, meanwhile Collingwood and Carlton are once again in the headlines....

The Curious Case of Toby Greene

31 Aug 2021

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Toby Greene is at the top of the agenda this week as Mick and Glenn discuss his suspension and how it impacts GWS. The team also dives into the play o...

Finals and the coaching merry-go-round

24 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

The home-and-away season is done and dusted which means we are at the pointy end of the year. Mick Warner and Glenn McFarlane get stuck into all the f...

Thanks Eddie!

17 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Mick Warner and Glenn McFarlane return to tackle another big week of AFL headlines. They chat about Eddie Betts' stellar career, Carlton's struggles, ...

The Run Home

10 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Mick Warner and Glenn McFarlane are back to once again run us through another big week in the AFL as we edge towards the finals. They discuss the Tayl...

What's next for Clarko?

03 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Mick Warner and Glenn McFarlane are in the hot seat again, diving into all things footy after another wild week in the world of AFL. The pair discuss ...

Introducing: Browny's Podcast

27 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

As a bonus into The Herald Sun Footy Podcast feed, this is Jonathan Brown's new podcast. Featuring Deano and Campbell Brown a new episode is published...

Covid, Carlton, Collingwood and everything in-between

27 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Glenn McFarlane joins Mick Warner for another jam-packed episode of the Herald Sun Footy Podcast. The boys tackle a little bit of everything this week...

The Almost Dynasties

20 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Super sub Glenn McFarlane steps up to join Mick Warner for this episode. The guys tackle the ongoing COVID chaos surrounding the AFL, they discuss who...

Who would you invite to your AFL BBQ?

13 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Another big round of footy means another big show with Mick and Robbo. The guys tackle all the footy talking points, including North Melbourne, Alasta...

Succession at the Hawks

06 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Mick and Robbo dissect the massive news that Sam Mitchell will take over from Alastair Clarkson as coach of Hawthorn. They also tackle the AFL Rich Li...

Dusty v Bont

29 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Covid is again on top of the agenda this week, with the league scrambling to sort out the fixture. Mick and Robbo take a look at what it means for the...

Carlton's blues and the nightmare up north

22 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

It'll come as no surprise that Carlton is at the top of the agenda when it comes to this week's show. Mick and Robbo take a look at what's gone wrong ...

The Bump

15 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Mick and Robbo sit down to discuss all things AFL after another eventful week in the world of footy. The bump is high on the agenda, as is the future ...

Powerhouses in trouble

08 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Mick and Robbo return for another lockdown edition of the Herald Sun Footy Podcast, with Carlton and Collingwood at the top of the agenda. They also d...

Wagga road trip: A look back at some of footy's biggest stories

01 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Mick and Robbo dial in remotely this week to talk all things AFL in another episode of the Herald Sun Footy Podcast. The boys discuss what the Victori...

Breaking down The Boys’ Club

25 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Another huge round of footy means plenty to unpack on this week’s Herald Sun Footy Podcast. Mick and Robbo, along with some help from Scott Gullan, ...

Craving a key forward

18 May 2021

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Mick and Robbo return for another edition of the Herald Sun Footy Podcast and are joined by Jon Ralph who makes a cameo in a new segment called ‘Wre...

Tigers in trouble & footy Twitter

11 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Mick and Robbo return for another jam-packed edition of the Herald Sun Footy Podcast. They discuss the current situation at Richmond, the war of words...

The mighty Tigers and remembering Frank Costa

04 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Plenty on the agenda this week, as Mick and Robbo dive into Richmond's return to form, Collingwood's struggles and the Paddy McCartin incident. They ...

Mighty Melbourne and mistakes in footy

27 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Synopsis: Mick and Robbo are back in the studio to chat all things footy after another big round of AFL action. They discuss the 1-5 Magpies, Melbourn...

Richmond Hall of Famers and relationships in footy

20 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Mick and Robbo are back with another episode of the Herald Sun Footy Podcast. This week they dive into Collingwood, the crisis at Carlton, Richmond's ...

Are Collingwood close to crisis?

13 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Another jam-packed episode this week as Mick and Robbo dive into Collingwood’s situation, where Melbourne are at after a change of president, concus...

Is fatigue returning to football?

06 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

After a monster round of football, Mick and Robbo sit down to discuss interchanges and the return of fatigue to football. They also dive into the pres...

Teams in Trouble

30 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

After only a couple of rounds in the season, Mick and Robbo go through the teams that are showing signs of struggle. They also talk rule changes, inte...

Legends of the game and the medical sub debacle

23 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

We're a round into the 2021 AFL season and super sub Glenn McFarlane joins Mick Warner for a massive podcast. The team dives into all the major talki...

Round 1: rock stars & rule-making mayhem

16 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Plenty on the agenda this week as Chief football writer Mark Robinson and reporter Mick Warner dive into all the major AFL talking points before Round...

Bring back the tagger

09 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Chief football writer Mark Robinson and reporter Mick Warner go head-to-head on the Zac Williams tribunal case, speak about the tough year ahead for C...

Man on the mark controversy

02 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Chief football writer Mark Robinson and reporter Mick Warner talk about the Joel Wilkinson "black face" bombshell, how Andrew Krakouer feels let down ...

The wait for live AFL is over

23 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Footy experts Mark Robinson and Mick Warner get excited about this weekend's round of scratch matches, discuss the tactics of battle ground Tasmania, ...

Covid curse still a threat to AFL crowds

16 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Chief football writer Mark Robinson and reporter Mick Warner talk about who fills Eddie McGuire's shoes at Collingwood, the issue of racism in the AFL...

Collingwood's recruiting coup

19 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Herald Sun journos Michael Warner and Scott Gullan catch up on Collingwood's recruiting coup - Eddie McGuire's triumph in signing new footy manager Gr...

BONUS - Year wrap, and what can we expect in 2021

22 Dec 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Herald Sun journos Nick Smart and Michael Warner catch-up to wrap the year, and take a look at what's on the horizon in 2021....including the AFL repo...

Draft Special: The Winners and The Losers

10 Dec 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Collingwood bounced back from its trade disaster, Carlton got the steal of the draft and Adelaide recruited Bryce Gibbs - again. Jon Ralph and Matt Tu...

Draft Special: who is going to be the number 1 pick?

09 Dec 2020

Contributed by Lukas

As the draft draws to an end Jordan Pinto from the Adelaide Advertiser gives his view on the who the stand out number 1 pick, where is Luke Pedlar goi...

KFC Supercoach is back for the summer

09 Dec 2020

Contributed by Lukas

KFC SuperCoach expert Tim Michell joins the team from SEN Breakfast to preview BBL10 and names five bolters for your SuperCoach team. For more informa...

Draft Special: Pre season training is officially underway

08 Dec 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Lauren Wood and Jon Ralph talk through the movements today, how the draft will look to wrap tomorrow, the crazy weather and Ben Rutton's performance i...

Draft Special: Top 30 Power Rankings

08 Dec 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Two days out from the 2020 AFL national draft talent watchers Jordan Pinto and Dan Batten rank their top 30 junior talents. For all the latest on the ...

Draft Special: Bolters ready to shake up order

01 Dec 2020

Contributed by Lukas

The countdown is on to the 2020 AFL national draft on December 9. After a COVID-impacted year, who has impressed your club and who could make a late ...

Will Collingwood pay a price for its arrogance?

17 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

The Herald Sun Footy Podcast team is back to assess the winners and losers of the trade period, how Collingwood got into a salary cap mess and what th...

Trade Special: Deadline Day Frenzy (published @ 4pm 12/11/20)

12 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

The final day episode of Trade TV for the AFL exchange period......you can watch this live by taking out a subscription on heraldsun.com.au. In this ...

Trade Special: Will this Cats offer get Cameron deal done?

11 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Day 10 of Trade TV for the AFL exchange period......you can watch this live by taking out a subscription on heraldsun.com.au. In this episode Herald ...

Trade Special: Will Fantasia trade fall through again?

10 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Day 10 of Trade TV for the AFL exchange period......you can watch this live by taking out a subscription on heraldsun.com.au. In this episode AFL rep...

Trade Special: Robbo Talks Trades and Top 50

09 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Day 9 of Trade TV for the AFL exchange period......you can watch this live by taking out a subscription on heraldsun.com.au. In this episode Herald S...

Trade Special: Which deals will get done?

07 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Day 6 of Trade TV for the AFL exchange period......you can watch this live by taking out a subscription on heraldsun.com.au. In this episode AFL repo...

Trade Special: Bombers star in Blues' sights

05 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Day 5 of Trade TV for the AFL exchange period......you can watch this live by taking out a subscription on heraldsun.com.au. In this episode AFL repo...

Trade Special: Where Will Treloar Play in 2021?

04 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Day 4 of Trade TV for the AFL exchange period......you can watch this live by taking out a subscription on heraldsun.com.au. In this episode AFL repo...

Trade Special: Why Crows have to match Crouch offer

02 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Day 2 of Trade TV for the AFL exchange period......you can watch this live by taking out a subscription on heraldsun.com.au. In this episode AFL repo...

Trade Special: Robbo on Treloar, Daniher and Cameron

30 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Day 1 of Trade TV for the AFL exchange period......you can watch this live by taking out a subscription on heraldsun.com.au. In this episode Herald Su...

BONUS EPISODE | Pure Footy - Yellow and back-to-back

27 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

An unbelievable finale to an unforgettable season! The Cats had the Tigers on the ropes, but the reigning champs and the man who has turned the Grand ...

'The strength of a bricklayer and the touch of a surgeon'

27 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Dustin Martin etches his name into footy history, the Tigers create a dynasty and Geelong fails the mental test on Grand Final day. Get all the wash-u...

The Dynasty v The Fairytale

20 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Will the Tigers claim their third flag in four years or will Geelong send champion Gary Ablett out in style? Our experts give their Grand Final predic...

BONUS EPISODE | Pure Footy - Grand Final

20 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

We've made it! When the final siren rings around the Gabba on Saturday night, it will mark the 220th day since the first ball of the season was bounce...

The Essendon exodus and Tigers' public enemy No.1

13 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

What's going on at Essendon and how many players are leaving? Get the latest trade talk on the Bombers and Magpies and how this weekend's two huge pre...

BONUS EPISODE | Pure Footy - Prelim Finals

13 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

One win stands between Richmond, Port Adelaide, Brisbane, Geelong, and a spot in the Grand Final! Join Kangaroos legend David King and Champion Dat...

'The best thing that that could have happened for the finals'

06 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Richmond and Geelong have been thrown into knockout semi-finals, setting up a mouth-watering week two. The Herald Sun's footy experts preview both thi...

BONUS EPISODE | Pure Footy - Semi Finals

06 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Then there were six! As the dust settles from a thrilling first week of finals action, join Kangaroos legend David King and Champion Data analyst Dan...

Who's under the most pressure to perform?

29 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

The finals are here, and the blowtorch is hotter than ever. Who needs to prove themselves on the big stage? Plus has Brad Crouch blown it, latest trad...

Bonus episode: Pure Footy episode 1

29 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to episode one of the Herald Sun Footy Podcast finals special: Pure Footy. Hosts North Melbourne premiership champion David King and Champion ...

Finals are here: Magpies hit the road

22 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Collingwood is heading to Perth quarantine for an elimination final - can the Pies beat the odds to stay alive in 2020? Plus Eddie McGuire's trip to t...

Who would you rather have: Jezza or Joe?

15 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Jeremy Cameron and Joe Daniher could be the biggest fish in this year's trade pond. Where will they play in 2021? Plus the race for the last spots in ...

The Essendon 'charade' has to end

08 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Essendon is stuck in no man's land - how does Ben Rutten move the Bombers forward and who is the one player that could change the club's fortunes? Als...

Where else but Queensland?

02 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

What will a Gabba Grand Final look like - and which team could be the surprise winner from the AFL's historic announcement? Also on a bumper agenda fo...

Who will win the 2020 AFL lightning premiership?

25 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

As states lobby for the right to host the Grand Final, the question must be asked: Does it matter where the game is played? The race to October is hea...

'Coaching handovers never work'

18 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

When did the wheels fall off at the Bombers, and how much responsibility should fall on incoming coach Ben Rutten and list boss Adrian Dodoro? Colling...

The rule that's even more confusing that holding the ball

11 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Baffling umpiring decisions are in the spotlight again with debate around holding the ball interpretations, but another rule is even harder to predict...

Why Pies fans shouldn't panic

04 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Collingwood is in the news for all the wrong reasons, but there is one reason Magpie fans shouldn't get too down on their team's 2020 prospects. Plus ...

Who will survive the footy frenzy?

28 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Who will the crammed fixture make and who will break - and will teams adopt NBA style selection policies? Lauren Wood, Michael Warner, Scott Gullan an...

Don't blame the umpires

21 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Free kick decisions are baffling players, coaches and fans - but who is really to blame for the inconsistent calls? Plus "fake news" about Hawthorn co...

Does footy need fixing?

14 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

The 'state of the game' debate will never go away, but are we reaching a crucial point in the evolution of the game? Plus is the worst Swans side of t...

What's wrong with Collingwood and Melbourne?

07 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

As the AFL enters uncharted territory in a remarkable 2020 season, Collingwood and Melbourne face major questions on and off the field. Plus Jordan De...

'If they do that to the fixture, pack it up'

30 Jun 2020

Contributed by Lukas

The AFL fixture has been thrown into chaos by a spike in COVID-19 infections in Victoria. What happens now? And how does the AFL fix boring footy? Her...

We're headed for a December Grand Final

23 Jun 2020

Contributed by Lukas

The AFL's first positive COVID-19 test has tipped the season on its head - again. An October Grand Final now seems a long shot and we could be playing...