It’s been a stressful week, with close games getting our cortisol levels rising as well as our first draw. We also got the AFLW season opener announced. Plus, we throwback to when Port Adelaide & Collingwood fought over fashion.This week, Monica shares this TikTok from St Kilda featuring player’s mums and Marielle shares this TikTok from Sydney showcasing personality at its best. We’ll explain what happened to the Brisbane Lions’ High School Musical social edit that is now M.I.A.Join our tipping comp and the anyone’s game community by signing up on the AFL Live app or tipping.afl.com.au with comp code A6D75ZFP.This week’s sources come from:Christian Petracca’s Mediterranean Baked Fish Recipe Danny Frawley Wikipedia ‘Please do’: Tom Boyd’s powerful message in honour of late Danny Frawley as Spud’s Game commemorated by Zachary Gates for nine.com.auSpud’s Ride rolls into the fifth annual Spud’s Game by Danny Frawley CentreClutch moment after ‘carnage’; superstar puts All-Aus rival into ‘uncharted territory’: 3-2-1 by Will Faulkner & Ben Waterworth for Fox Sports ‘It felt really irrational’: Harry McKay opens up on mental health challenges by afl.com.auAFL bans Rioli as Port forward apologises for ‘unacceptable’ comments by afl.com.auAFLW confirms new start date for 2025 season by Sarah Black for afl.com.auAFLW season opener confirmed, Thursday night shift for men’s fixture by Sarah Black for afl.com.auAFLW returns to tradition with Blues-Magpies season opener by Marnie Vinall for ABC AFL Heritage Round Wikipedia Port Adelaide mull legal action after AFL rejects request to wear ‘prison bar’ guernsey by Anthony Colangelo for The Age Collingwood allows Port Adelaide to wear ‘prison bar’ guernsey after years of hostility over the heritage design by The ABC ‘He has this nasty streak’: Port president Koch hits back at McGuire in jumper feud by Steve Barrett and Anthony Colangelo for The AgeWant 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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50:46
round nine
We’re finally talking about North Melbourne, drama on and off the field. The nail biter between Geelong and Collingwood has a lot for us to talk about plus there’s a few huge wins this week that is great for the percentage. We also breakdown tackling, what is allowed and what is illegal?This week, Monica shares this TikTok from footyonnine which feature their new “Players” tv show and Marielle shares this TikTok from GWS giving us a peek at a debutant’s announcement call.Join our tipping comp and the anyone’s game community by signing up on the AFL Live app or tipping.afl.com.au with comp code A6D75ZFP.This week’s sources come from:Blues bombshell as Carlton stuns Cats to make it three in a row by Phoebe McWilliams for the afl.com.auNorth slaps media ban on Kane Cornes after Sheezel comments by Michael Rogers for afl.com.auAFL storm explodes as Kane Cornes questions North Melbourne's Harry Sheezel and Jy Simpkin by Cameron Noakes for 7news Harrison Jones shares health update after sickening injury during Essendon’s win over North Melbourne by Ben Sutton for 7news ‘It doesn’t make sense’: Clarko unleashes in wake of Roo’s lengthy ban by Phoebe McWilliams for the afl.com.auNorth Melbourne stars Luke Parker and Paul Curtis ordered to remove AFL protest posts on tackling by Cameron Noakes for 7news Docker shocker as Saints hold Freo to five goals to bounce back by Gemma Bastiani for afl.com.auAFL Match report: Red-hot Dogs bring down the Power by Phoebe McWilliams for the westernbulldogs.com.au ‘Outplayed’ Blues slump in letdown as grim streak remains; star leads way as crows ‘pile on’: 3-2-1 by Jack Jovanovski and Catherine Healey for Fox Sports ‘Nearly brought a tear to my eye’: Pies star opens up on THAT moment on record night by Ben Cotton for Fox Sports Laws of Australian Football Another week, another suspension: Behind the AFL’s crackdown on dangerous tackles by Michael Gleeson for The Age 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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49:28
round eight
The Daicos family legacy is on full show at the ANZAC Day clash between Collingwood and Essendon. You might even remember Peter Daicos from I’m a Celebrity. The Port Adelaide and North Melbourne match up sees tensions rise as Port’s Jason Horne-Francis plays his old club.Plus, how did the ANZAC Day clash become the tradition it is today?This week, Monica shares this TikTok from Hawthorn Football Club with the inspirational quotes you need and Marielle shares this Instagram Carousel from Triple M Footy and Carlton Football Club back during Good Friday, meet Elijah!Join our tipping comp and the anyone’s game community by signing up on the AFL Live app or tipping.afl.com.au with comp code A6D75ZFP.This week’s sources come from:One for the ages: Cats prevail over Hawks in all-time classic by Josh Gabelich at the MCG for the aflGeelong coach Chris Scott takes aim at AFL over willingness to hand out fines by Roger Vaughan for 7 News'He'll grow out of it': Hardwick backs Andrew to temper aggression by Michael Whiting for the aflDemons click into gear to power past Tigers by Riley Beveridge at the MCG for the aflRichmond's Noah Balta speaks for first time since sentencing for assault charge by ABC NewsPies see off Bombers' challenge for sixth straight win by Sarah Black at the MCG for the aflBrother, what a deal: Nick and Josh Daicos ink mega-contracts by Callum Twomey for the afl‘Trying to cage a raging bull’: Port figures ‘drag back’ young star after ‘silly’ act prompts fiery scenes by Ben Waterworth and Jason Phelan, NCA for Fox Sports‘Gets in my head’: Port star reveals boos ‘confusion’ amid honest admission by Daanyal Saeed from News.com.au for Fox Sports30 years of Anzac Day: How the Bombers-Magpies tradition was born by Josh Gabelich for the aflAFL Anzac Day game: Collingwood vs. Essendon history, results, medal winners, guernseys by Aidan Cellini for Sporting NewsHow Kevin Sheedy’s 1977 miskick sparked a 30-year Anzac Day tradition by Scott Spits for The AgeI wasn't a fan of football on Anzac Day ... until I changed my mind by Rachel Hibbert for The Sydney Morning HeraldWant 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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41:16
round seven
Brisbane captain calls out online trolls via an Instagram story. Plus, the trolls are targeting partners as well. It doesn’t stop there, Port Adelaide defender Aliir also has an unfortunate fan interaction at the SCG. We see heart break injuries for 2 iconic Sams. ‘The Bont’ returns from opening a cafe and to the field.There was a generous 50 m penalty that has us asking questions about what circumstances permit the penalty?This week, Monica shares this TikTok from an Adelaide AFLW player and Marielle shares this Facebook video from Geelong celebrating their 100 year partnership with Ford. Both sound bites are clipped so click through to watch the full vids!Join our tipping comp and the anyone’s game community by signing up on the AFL Live app or tipping.afl.com.au with comp code A6D75ZFP.This week’s sources come from:Lachie Neale drops explosive AFL truth bomb after online trolls react to Brisbane’s loss to Collingwood by Cameron Noakes for 7news AFL players’ partner divulge ‘lifelong body dysmorphia’ from online trolling by Marnie Vinall for the ABC Go follow Marine Vinall on instagram @marnie.vinall & TikTok @marnievinall (you won’t regret it!) Chloe Pink felt beautiful on her wedding day. Then came the comments by Nicole Madigan for mamamia Essendon without Sam Draper for rest of 2025 season as Achilles rupture confirmed by Emily Patterson and Alyssa Bone for nine Damien Hardwick hits out at Victorian premier over Noah Balta comments after Richmond's win over Gold Coast by Andrew McGarry and Marnie Vinall for abc Tigers defender Balta pleads guilty to assault on afl.com.auAFL boss Andrew Dillon puts return of Richmond’s Noah Balta ahead of sentencing for assault charge in club’s hands by news.com.auSwans, Port condemn fan behaviour after Aliir incident by Joanna Guelas for The Age Brutal Bulldogs demolish sorry Saints... but win soured as young star’s family left distraught by Will Faulkner and Catherine Healey for Fox Sports Surprise and relief as Dogs star avoids season-ending ACL tear by Josh Gabelich 15m rule umpiring for 2025 season: Clubs on alert after early-season umpire change emerges by Callum Twomey for afl.com.au ‘Huge error’: Absurd 77m blunder stuns fans as Daicos cashes in on continued AFL problem by James Dampney for Fox SportsRules of the Game 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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50:57
round six
Did you catch Bailey Smith clapping back at Adelaide fans? Plus who wore it best at Gather Round and how Never Tear Us Apart became Port Adelaide’s unofficial anthem.This week, Monica shares this TikTok from the Adelaide Crows giving us a pronunciation lesson. Marielle shares this Reel from Hawthorn where Dylan Moore goes undercover. Join our tipping comp and the anyone’s game community by signing up on the AFL Live app or tipping.afl.com.au with comp code A6D75ZFP.This week’s sources come from:'Personal and vulgar': Rory Sloane defends Bailey Smith as details of fan incident revealed by Nic Negrepontis for NineMATCH REVIEW: Crows recruit banned, Smith fined for gesture by the AFLBailey Smith speaks out as AFL takes action against Geelong star over post-match incident by Sam Goodwin for Yahoo SportsHarley Reid fined by AFL for misconduct by Michael Whiting for the AFLSeven clubs to wear bespoke guernseys for Gather Round by the AFLAustralian rock song 'Never tear us apart' made pre-game anthem for supporters of Port Adelaide Football Club by Adelaide AZFarriss proud that his song 'Never Tear Us Apart' is part of Australian Culture by Loukas Founten for www.portadelaidefc.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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