This week has player and coach milestones galore as well as the best call to receive at Bunnings. Kookai enter the afl chat. Plus, who is the AFL’s Nepo Baby?This week, Monica shares this TikTok from Jack Crisp. Marielle shares this Instagram Reel from the Adelaide Crows.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:Luke Beveridge can’t stop himself from dishing Bailey Smith barb ahead of Geelong grudge match by Oliver Caffrey for 7news Luke Beveridge and Kane Cornes share words on 7news Bailey Smith gives Kane Cornes a headband by 7AFL on X ‘Prepared to say that’: Cats coach’s ‘inside info’ on questionable tech as Bevo addresses touchy calls by Ben Waterworth for Fox Sports By the Numbers | Mitch Duncan on geelongcats.com.auStirring Dreamtime spectacle sets tone at ‘G on afl.com.auFans call for Briggs to be given AFL grand final entertainment after epic Dreamtime at the ‘G performance by Harrison Reid for 7news Our Story - The Long Walk The Long Walk NaarmEnjoy these Tiktok’s from Essendon debutant Angus Clarke calls his family to announce his debut https://www.tiktok.com/@essendonfc/video/7507223167945968904?_r=1&_t=ZS-8wclBnk0ecy https://www.tiktok.com/@essendonfc/video/7507821768392936711?_r=1&_t=ZS-8wckUoANQ25Hawks dress to impress with KOOKAÏ by hawthornfc.com.au250 games for Toby Greene... and of course the banner mentioned the fines posted by the AFL on FacebookToby delivers dagger as Jezza smiles on from the stands on afl.com.auThe Inside Man: Cooper Hamilton gives the scoop on GWS by CarltonFC GWS Giants ‘guinea pig’ Cooper Hamilton divides internet with ‘cringe’ act by Cameron Noakes for 7news Young Giants wingman axed after eight AFL games by Dejan Kalinic for afl.com.auVFL Blues land another Coop: Hamilton signs for Reserves on Carltonfc.com.au That one was for Fages by the Brisbane Lions on Tiktok Dees ‘domination’ as star explodes; another ugly Swans fail as skipper could face scrutiny: 3-2-1 by Ben Cotton for Fox Sports Enjoy this video explaining Oleg Markov’s goal celebration by Collingwood Football Club on Facebook Oleg was deleting a Bunnings snag when Fly called him up to play! By triplemfooty on TiktokCollingwood cult hero Oleg Markov details bizarre Bunnings pre-game preparation by Harrison Reid for 7news Hardwick hits back at Lyon's 'disrespectful' pre-game jibe by Michael Whiting for afl.com.au2025 Laws of the AFLAFL rule changes reveal: Rotations slashed, 'man on mark' on notice by Damian Barrett for afl.com.auNo more medi-sub: AFL to bring in new substitute rule by Callum Twomey for afl.com.auHidden 'all-time Ross Lyon spray' revealed after coach caught berating player on the bench by Emily Patterson for nine.com.auCollingwood suffer Brayden Maynard blow after Bobby Hill was withdrawn under ‘exceptional circumstances’ by Ben Sutton for 7news Collingwood’s List for Saturday’s Game - Last updated 10:30 Saturday 24th May (as of time of recording) 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 eleven
It’s Sir Doug Nicholls round in the AFL and we chat about the many ways the AFL celebrates. We also cover the umpire drama that has unfolded in the last week and shout out Brendan Fevola and Guy Sebastian (again!) for their local footy performance. This week, socials are all about the Hawks! Monica shares these Part One TikTok and Part Two TikTok. Marielle shouts out this GWS Instagram Post and this Instagram Reel from Hawthorn. Plus, the please explain for Brisbane Lions as our bop to the top video has disappeared.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:Sir Doug Nicholls Round: Team Name Changes by the AFL AFL celebrates 10 years of Sir Doug Nicholls Round by the AFL Who is Sir Doug Nicholls? By the Western Bulldogs Every club’s Sir Doug Nicholls Round jumper: Which is best? Vote now by the AFL Geelong’s instagram post about their Sir Doug Nicholls Round Guernsey ‘Our process failed’: AFL clears umpire over Schultz miscommunication by the AFL AFL forced to issue fresh statement after new audio uncovers umpires acknowledging Lachie Schultz incident by Ben Sutton for 7news Ray Chamberlain on abc news breakfast Brendan Fevola and Guy Sebastian inspire struggling local team Masala Dandenong to stunning win by Ben Sutton for 7news Stats glossary: Every stat explained by the AFL 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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51:24
round ten
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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