We are heading into Week 1 of the W Finals Series this week - you can grab tickets here. But first, we cover all things Round 12 of the home & away season, including North Melbourne’s history making undefeated streak and Gemma Houghton’s epic after the siren score to become the first 100-goal player in the W. Check out the photo of the Port Adelaide players reaction here. You can admire the workmanship behind Anne Hatchard’s braids here. We then touch on some big retirements that have been announced this week and unpack Richmond’s independent review of their AFLW branch. Plus, don’t forget to vote for your 22under22 squad (vote.22under22.com.au)! Some high profile men’s players have been charged by Victoria Police and there’s a heap of new rule changes for the men’s game in 2026 - this page has videos to help explain these changes. This week, Mon shares this TikTok from the Geelong Cats (and this bonus post from the Brisbane Lions), while Marielle shares this instagram reel, also from Geelong Womens. Join our tipping comp and the anyone’s game community by signing up on the AFL Live app or aflwtipping.afl with comp code 3C6SJ3FN.This week’s sources come from:2025 NAB AFLW Premiership fixture unveiled for milestone season on afl.com.au Can record-breaking Roos go higher or is a downturn coming? By Phoebe McWilliams for afl.com.au A Gem of a moment: Houghton on magic 100th goal by Martin Pegan for afl.com.au Dons spoil Swans’ finals hope with first win in eight weeks on afl.com.au AFLW: From Idol to inspiration - Anne Hatchard’s 100-game story by Daniela Harvey for afc.com.au Inaugural Swans co-captain announces retirement on sydneyswans.com.au Who’s hanging up the boots? Your club’s retiring players by Sarah Black for afl.com.au ‘Now it’s their turn’: Retiring Cats skipper on passing the baton by Sarah Black for afl.com.au Kate Darby Announces Retirement from AFLW on geelongcats.com.au Ex-Blues boss to lead Tigers review after disappointing year by Gemma Bastiani for afl.com.au Tigers ‘embrace’ review into AFLW program by Danielle Croci for richmondfc.com.au Richmond VFLW Alignment Update on richmondfc.com.au Power dominate AGAIN as all-time record for duo-looms: 2025 22Under22 AFLW squad revealed by Will Faulkner for Fox Sports AFL stars Dion Prestia, Steven May charged over Sorrento Boxing Day fight by Hannah Kennelly for The Age Club Statement - Steven May on melbournefc.com.au Clubs break silence on charged premiership pair on sen.com.au Violent Behaviour on legalaid.vic.gov.au AFL reveals SEVEN rule changes for 2026 season in huge attempt to solve growing issue by Jack Jovanovski for Fox SportsWant to support the pod? Clicking ‘follow’ on Apple and Spotify is the best way to do that, and we’re super thankful to anyone who leaves a five-star review while they’re at it. Prefer IRL? An old-fashioned ‘tell a friend’ is equally appreciated.Thanks for listening and see you next round.Disclaimer: The opinions expressed in this podcast are solely our own and do not reflect the views or opinions of our employers, colleagues, or any affiliated organisations. All content is intended for general informational and entertainment purposes only. We are not liable for any actions taken based on this podcast.
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round twelve
Buckle up, besties — we don’t mess around this week. We’re unpacking Jacob Gaynor’s big move to Tassie (check out the interview Mon recommended with him here), giving you the lowdown on AFLW Round 11 (the finals race is heating up), and chatting about cult figure Stuart Dew’s move to Port Adelaide. Plus, the AFL is bringing State of Origin back (retro chic, anyone?), Kate McCarthy has thoughts on where the AFLW Grand Final should be played, and Bailey Smith elicits a response from the AFL after another social media post. Caroline Wilson’s article responding to Geelong’s Mad Monday outfits is here in case you want a refresher. We’re also decoding one of footy’s most used but underexplained stats — metres gained — in a way that’ll actually make sense. And don’t miss our twist on the usual social segment.Join our tipping comp and the anyone’s game community by signing up on the AFL Live app or aflwtipping.afl with comp code 3C6SJ3FN.This week’s sources come from:New head of content to join Devils ranks on tasmaniafc.comMeet the unlikely duo behind the AFL’s social media renaissance by Penry Buckley for smh.com.auPort Adelaide Power hold off Adelaide Crows for historic Showdown win by Jason Phelan for afl.com.auAFLW Stats – Key Stats 2025 Season on afl.com.auThey’re BACK: Lions overpower Dees to claim second seed status by Michael Whiting for afl.com.auSpread the word: Lions-Demons AFLW clash to be broadcast in Hindi by Dylan Bolch on afl.com.auCrunch win sees Sydney Swans boost finals hopes, West Coast Eagles forced to wait by Martin Pegan on afl.com.auAFLW fights for fans’ attention after a long men’s season by Marnie Vinall for abc.net.au Fremantle Dockers keep top eight dream alive after impressive win over Richmond Tigers by Nathan Schmook on afl.com.auJodie Hicks – Richmond AFLW Player Profile on richmondfc.com.auHicks announces AFLW retirement on richmondfc.com.au AFL 2025: Stuart Dew to depart Brisbane Lions to return to Port Adelaide Power by Ben Cotton for foxsports.com.auChris Scott and Dean Cox unveiled as coaches for return of State of Origin between Western Australia and Victoria by Martin Smith for afl.com.auKate McCarthy says AFL lack ambition over decision to keep AFLW Grand Final at Ikon Park by Ben Sutton for 7news.com.auBailey Smith handed official warning from AFL over social media posts on foxsports.com.auMetres gained: Breaking down AFL’s most misunderstood statistic by Jake Michaels for espn.com.auWant to support the pod? Clicking ‘follow’ on Apple and Spotify is the best way to do that, and we’re super thankful to anyone who leaves a five-star review while they’re at it. Prefer IRL? An old-fashioned ‘tell a friend’ is equally appreciated.Thanks for listening and see you next round.Disclaimer: The opinions expressed in this podcast are solely our own and do not reflect the views or opinions of our employers, colleagues, or any affiliated organisations. All content is intended for general informational and entertainment purposes only. We are not liable for any actions taken based on this podcast.
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round eleven
Welcome back to the chaos, apologies in advance for any delirium that comes your way. We kick off with Mon sharing some sporting related celeb sightings! We then break down all the highlights from pride round week 2 in the W. Check out the Collingwood player designs for their fine line tattoos collab here. The trade period is finally over so we chat about all the successful and not so successful trades. Check out the AFL’s doco following journalist Cal Twomey on the last day of the trade period here. Some big names have been delisted from Collingwood and we’re a little sad about it! Meanwhile their former coach and captain Nathan Buckley has signed on as an assistant coach at Geelong. Tasmania are really excited for him?We also cover the AFL giving Tarryn Thomas the green light to rejoin the league. Marnie Vinall had a great take on this, check out her video here. Finally, we break down what a clearance is. This week, Mon shares this TikTok from AFLW, while Marielle shares this Instagram Reel from Hawthorn AFLW. Join our tipping comp and the anyone’s game community by signing up on the AFL Live app or aflwtipping.afl with comp code 3C6SJ3FN.This week’s sources come from:Terrific Tahau helps Power put dent in Hawks’ top-two hopes by Jason Phelan for afl.com.auAFLW Round 10 Port Adelaide Power defeat Hawthorn Hawks, West Coast Eagles down Geelong Cats on abc.net.auKangaroos defeat Crows by 40 points to move closer to winning record as Saints, Dockers and Demons notch victories on abc.net.auRemarkable record in sight as unstoppable Roos thump Crows by Sarah Black for afl.com.auTigers tough it out to down Pies, clinch second win by Kaitlyn Ferber for afl.com.auGreat Barrier Grief Hot Dogs pile pain on cold Suns in Mackay by Michael Whiting for afl.com.auMcMull-in for Round 10 Clash on goldcoastfc.com.auGold Coast Suns Instagram Post announcing Sienna McMullin’s debutAFL Trade Tracker on afl.com.auWhy Merrett saga was ‘line in the sand’ moment for Dons… and how it will hurt Hawks by Dylan Bolch for Fox SportsThe candidates to replace Zach Merrett as Essendon captain by Callum Twomey for afl.com.auCarlton FC’s Insta Post farewelling Charlie CurnowSt Kilda FC’s Insta Post farewelling Jack SteeleMelbourne FC’s Insta Post farewelling Christian PetraccaMelbourne FC’s Insta Post farewelling Clayton Oliver Carlton fans take aim at Charlie Curnow’s ‘cold’ nine-word farewell after Sydney Swans unveiling on 7news.com.auWhy Adelaide will put $1m bounty on star Lion after trade deadline shock and the club that could pounce first by Nic Negrepontis for nine.com.auSimpkin set to lose North captaincy after trade bid on espn.com.auJy Simpkin’s Insta Post after his attempted trade from NorthCollingwood cult hero Mason Cox not offered new contract for 2026 AFL season on abc.net.auPremiership Magpie delisted after 207 games with three clubs on afl.com.auFormer Collingwood coach Nathan Buckley to join Geelong as assistant coach on abc.net.auBuckley to step down after 478 games as player and coach on collingwoodfc.com.auSacked ex-Kangaroos midfielder cleared to return to AFL by Callum Twomey on afl.com.auTarryn Thomas ruled eligible to return to all forms of football next season by Jon Ralph & Olivia Jenkins for the Hearld SunStats glossary: Every stat explained on afl.com.auOfficial AFL Glossary on championdata.com.Want to support the pod? Clicking ‘follow’ on Apple and Spotify is the best way to do that, and we’re super thankful to anyone who leaves a five-star review while they’re at it. Prefer IRL? An old-fashioned ‘tell a friend’ is equally appreciated.Thanks for listening and see you next round.Disclaimer: The opinions expressed in this podcast are solely our own and do not reflect the views or opinions of our employers, colleagues, or any affiliated organisations. All content is intended for general informational and entertainment purposes only. We are not liable for any actions taken based on this podcast.
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round ten
Welcome back! This episode starts by chatting about some legendary sportswomen including Sam Kerr and Ilona Maher. Check out the Barbie Role Models based on rugby athletes for International Day of the Girl here. We then get into chatting about Pride Round in the W. You can find all the clubs pride guernseys here. Meanwhile, the trade period is truly trade period-ing. Fox Sports has a trade tracker here where you can keep up to date with all the latest. If you skipped Mon’s live reading of Chris Fagan’s open letter to Oscar McInerney, you can find it here. In other news, the Sam Draper mural at Windy Hill is gone!This week, Mon shares this TikTok from Port Adelaide FC, while Marielle shares this Instagram Reel from Gregson Cuts. Join our tipping comp and the anyone’s game community by signing up on the AFL Live app or aflwtipping.afl with comp code 3C6SJ3FN.This week’s sources come from:See you be you, at the W - AFLW Pride Round kicks off this weekend! on afl.com.au Katherine Smith Hits 75 With Pride on gwsgiants.com.au A celebration of inclusivity and unity: Hawthorn launches 2025 Pride Guernsey on hawthornfc.com.au Roos not looking at records, star Tiger’s ACL diagnosis by Danielle Croci for afl.com.au Shock and roar: Tigers stun Crows in upset of the season by Gemma Gastiani for afl.com.au Why Geelong’s offer to snatch Charlie Curnow is not as good as it looks by Michael Gleeson for The Age Geelong still want Curnow, Marshall despite rejections; Port call Butters rumours ‘unhealthy’ by Roy Ward for The Age Clayton Oliver shattered as new Melbourne coach Steven King tells him to explore options by Mitch Cleary for 7news ‘I like them better than Melbourne’: Oliver heading north after taking swipe at Dees while going cold on the Pies on The Roar Trade Talk: Clayton Oliver makes his choice on SEN Zach Merrett’s cryptic speech after winning Essendon Best and Fairest amid trade talk by Matthew Sullivan for news.com.au Demons superstar Christian Petracca elects Suns as preferred landing club ahead of trade mayhem by Nic Negrepontis for nine.com.au Jamarra set for AFL lifelifne at new club as details over unique contract revealed on Fox Sports McInerney calls time after fairytale Premiership on lions.com.au AFL scraps centre bounce and sub rule, All-Aus team tweaked on afl.com.au Salary Cap WikipediaSalary Caps in Sports: Overview by C Cushman on ebsco.com Making the new cap fit: managing the football department spend by Peter Ryan for afl.com.au Multiple clubs being audited by the AFL over salary cap compliance by Marnie Vinall for abc.net.au Geelong Cats fined by AFL over third-party arrangements on abc.net.au Want to support the pod? Clicking ‘follow’ on Apple and Spotify is the best way to do that, and we’re super thankful to anyone who leaves a five-star review while they’re at it. Prefer IRL? An old-fashioned ‘tell a friend’ is equally appreciated.Thanks for listening and see you next round.Disclaimer: The opinions expressed in this podcast are solely our own and do not reflect the views or opinions of our employers, colleagues, or any affiliated organisations. All content is intended for general informational and entertainment purposes only. We are not liable for any actions taken based on this podcast.
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round nine
If you thought things would calm down with the end of the AFLM - you are mistaken! First, check out Matildas Star Mary Fowler’s Paris Fashion week debut here and the NRL star who brought his daughter to the Dally M awards here. Of course we are addressing the Geelong Mad Monday Scandal. We then launch into some club championships and some trade chat. Check out Jack Gunston’s emotional tribute to Luke Breust at the Hawthorn’s Peter Crimmins Medal Celebration here. Finally, we unpack the start of Round 8 in the AFLW. Need a refresher on free agency, trades and the draft? Don’t worry, we’ve got you. This week, Mon shares this TikTok from Lexi Lobb (Mary) while Marielle shares this Instagram Reel from 7afl & Kate McCarthy. Join our tipping comp and the anyone’s game community by signing up on the AFL Live app or aflwtipping.afl with comp code 3C6SJ3FN.This week’s sources come from:Cats apologise for ‘inappropriate’ Mad Monday behaviour, AFL ‘not thrilled’ on abc.net.au Bailey Smith’s social media post about me was insulting and sexist. How dare he? By Caroline Wilson for The Age Tarang Chawla’s Instagram post addressing the Geelong Mad Monday Scandal WE ARE THE CHAMPIONS: The top 10 in your club’s B&F on afl.com.au Pies coach makes Nick Daicos a laughing stock at best and fairest by Peter Devlin for news.com.au Club Champions on crowshistory.afc.com.au AFL Continental Tyres Trade Period on afl.com.au EXPLAINER: All the details about Free Agency, Trade Period on afl.com.au Demons meet with Clayton Oliver amid rumoured exit from AFL club on abc.net.au How Saints can unlock Petracca trade, Dees wait on compo call, top draftees want to join Blues by Callum Twomey & Riley Beveridge on afl.com.au Veteran Crow Extends on afc.com.au Hawks hold off Dockers for third straight win by Phoebe McWiliams on afl.com.au Prespakis, Clarke set for key milestones on Friday night footy on essendonfc.com.au Tayla puts on a show as Demons prove too good for Bombers by Phoebe McWiliams on afl.com.au 20 up: Roos’ rampage kicks up another gear with Swans clinic on afl.com.au Lions celebrate Starcevich’s milestone with thrashing of Suns by Michael Whiting on afl.com.au Power surge! Port flicks switch in final term to overpower Dogs by Jason Phelan on afl.com.au Australian Football League Draft Wikipedia AFL star Rory Lobb marries influencer partner Lexi Mary in ‘royal wedding’ by 7News.Want to support the pod? Clicking ‘follow’ on Apple and Spotify is the best way to do that, and we’re super thankful to anyone who leaves a five-star review while they’re at it. Prefer IRL? An old-fashioned ‘tell a friend’ is equally appreciated.Thanks for listening and see you next round.Disclaimer: The opinions expressed in this podcast are solely our own and do not reflect the views or opinions of our employers, colleagues, or any affiliated organisations. All content is intended for general informational and entertainment purposes only. We are not liable for any actions taken based on this podcast.
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