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anyone’s game

marielle and monica
anyone’s game
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    umpire injuries

    16/05/2026 | 10 mins.
    This mini ep we’re chatting about umpire injuries! We’ll cover some recent umpire injuries, what happens in these circumstances and emergency umpires. 
    This week’s information is sourced from: 
    AFL umpire Alex Whetton appears to suffer shoulder dislocation in heavy collision with Touk Miller by Ben Sutton for 7news 

    AFL umpire forced off with apparent arm injury after fall in second quarter of Richmond vs Melbourne by Sonny Cohen for MSN 

    AFL’s decision to abandon the emergency field umpire quietly passes first test by Sam Edmund for SEN 

    AFL Umpires Association Round 7 Match Official Appointments 

    MATCH REVIEW: Three players banned, Butters cited again on afl.com.au 

    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 H0TZOKL6. 
    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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    umpire injuries

    13/05/2026 | 55 mins.
    This mini ep we’re chatting about umpire injuries! We’ll cover some recent umpire injuries, what happens in these circumstances and emergency umpires. 
    This week’s information is sourced from: 
    AFL umpire Alex Whetton appears to suffer shoulder dislocation in heavy collision with Touk Miller by Ben Sutton for 7news 

    AFL umpire forced off with apparent arm injury after fall in second quarter of Richmond vs Melbourne by Sonny Cohen for MSN 

    AFL’s decision to abandon the emergency field umpire quietly passes first test by Sam Edmund for SEN 

    AFL Umpires Association Round 7 Match Official Appointments 

    MATCH REVIEW: Three players banned, Butters cited again on afl.com.au 

    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 H0TZOKL6. 
    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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    Legends & Lore - Scott Pendlebury & Monique Conti

    06/05/2026 | 25 mins.
    Welcome to episode one of our Mini-Series ‘Legends & Lore’. In this ep we cover two absolute stars of the modern game, who also have backgrounds in basketball - Scott Pendlebury & Monique Conti. Monique not only has a background in basketball, she has played it professionally alongside AFLW, while Scott is expected to even the all-time AFL/VFL record for games played this round!  A gentle reminder that this episode was recorded in mid-April (so Mon could still feature - and you’ll be glad she does in this one!), so all information is accurate as of time of recording. 
    This weeks sources are: 
    Back where it all began for Scott Pendlebury by Michael Giles for Sentinel-Times 

    Sale tale: Scott Pendlebury’s rising place in the game by Jake Niall for The Age 

    Scott Pendlebury Player Profile on forever.collingwoodfc.com.au 

    Scott Pendlebury Player Profile on afl.com.au 

    ‘Hit me how special he was’: Inside unique brilliance of footy’s newest 400-gamer Scott Pendlebury by Ben Cotton for Fox Sports 

    Elite Estate Wines

    Pendleburys Website 

    Artisti Coffee Roasters - Scott Pendlebury Collection 

    The Scott Pendlebury Song on the Collingwood Football Club’s YouTube 

    Patrick (Patty) Mills AM on australianoftheyear.org.au 

    Monique Conti Wikipedia

    Monique Conti Player Profile on richmondfc.com.au  

    Richmond AFLW star Monique Conti motivated by decision to pause WNBL career by Glenn Valencich for 7news 

    AFLW: Monique Conti in Western Bulldogs line-up days after WNBL final by Peter Lusted for abc.net.au 

    Erin Phillips Wikipedia 

    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 H0TZOKL6. 
    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 six + round seven review

    29/04/2026 | 1h 3 mins.
    Of all the rounds to combine, we bring you our 67 ep with rounds 6 and 7 in review.
    The news we’re covering include some really heavy and sensitive topics. If you or anyone you know needs support, please don’t go it alone, and reach out for help via:
    Headspace on 1800 650 890 or headspace.org.au 

    Lifeline: 13 11 14 or lifeline.org.au  

    13YARN: 13 92 76 or 13yarn.org.au  

    Beyond Blue: 1300 22 4636 or beyondblue.org.au 
    We cover the Tribunals latest decisions and appeals that have left the footy community confused, disappointed and hurt. We saw the media and community aftermath of them.

    We guide you through the games of round 6 including the calls for a mental health round after Carlton’s handling of a player’s mental health during a game and the sudden passing of a club captain’s brother. We then chat all things ANZAC Appeal round.
    In this week’s best on feed, Monica shares this TikTok from footyonnine and Marielle shares this reel from Brisbane Lions. 
    This week’s sources are: 
    AFL Tribunal Reasons: In the matter of Zak Butters of the Port Adelaide Football Club on afl.com.au

    AFL appeals board finds Tribunal hearing that convicted and fined Port Adelaide's Zak Butters for abusing an umpire was a miscarriage of justice by Andrew McGarry for abc

    Senior members of umpiring fraternity raise questions about Nick Foot’s outside work, according to Caroline Wilson by Ben Sutton for 7News

    The AFL Umpires Association statement on Instagram regarding the Zak Butters case.

    Cench Footy Instagram Post on Nick Footy DMs

    Appeal board says homophobic and racist language commonplace in AFL due to 'highly competitive' nature of the game by Kyle Pollard for abc

    AFL Statement - Lance Collard Initial from Thursday night appeal outcome

    'No place for homophobia': AFL slams Appeals Board's Collard decision by Michael Rogers for afl.com.au

    League dismisses Appeals Board Chair after Collard hearing by staff write for afl.com.au

    St Kilda Club Statement Collard Appeal

    Max Gawn quote on abc sport

    Darcy Moore quote on abc sport 

    AFL sacks appeals board chair Will Houghton after Lance Collard case on abc 

    Rainbow Swans Instagram statement

    ‘Bordering on bullying’: Blues hand their report to AFL as Voss hits back at critics over Hollands matter by Sam McClure and Andrew Wu for the Sydney Morning Herald 

    'Assessing the matter': WorkSafe Victoria to review Carlton's conduct in Elijah Hollands saga by Lachlan Harper and Nic Negrepontis for 9 News 

    Massive twist in Elijah Hollands saga as second incident emerges by Tyson Otto for news.com.au

    Bailey Smith calls out wildcard round 'mediocrity'; hits back at AFL over lack of men's mental health round interest by Nic Negrepontis for 9 News 

    Jack Ginnivan has advocated for a mental health round after an emotional week in the AFL world. FootyonNine snippet from Players show. 

    Injury Update: Sam Darcy, Liberatore, O'Donnell, Lobb by the Western Bulldogs 

    'Walk away': Why David King believes Bulldogs gun Tom Liberatore should retire after latest concussion by Nic Negrepontis for 9 News 

    British Bulldog: Duke of Sussex makes surprise appearance at the Kennel for afl.com.au

    Jordan Dawson’s heartbreaking tribute to brother Jaryd after his death rocks the AFL world by Ben Talintyre for new.com.au 

    Jim Stynes Foundation History 

    It’s time for a mental health round in the AFL by Nick Dyrenfurth for the John Curtin Research Centre 

    Dogs provide update on star forward after sickening fall on afl.com.au 

    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 H0TZOKL6. 
    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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    the history of the ANZAC day game

    22/04/2026 | 8 mins.
    This mini ep we’re chatting about the annual ANZAC Day Collingwood vs Essendon clash. We’ll cover how this marquee match came about in 1995, the ANZAC spirit on and off the field plus how modern service men and women view the tradition now. 
    This week’s information is sourced from: 
    30 years of Anzac Day: How the Bombers-Magpies tradition was born by Josh Gabelich for afl.com.au 

    AFL Anzac Day game: Collingwood vs. Essendon history, results, medal winners, guernseys by Aidan Cellini for Sporting News

    How Kevin Sheedy’s 1977 miskick sparked a 30-year Anzac Day tradition by Scott Spits for The Age

    I wasn't a fan of football on Anzac Day ... until I changed my mind by Rachel Hibbert for The Sydney Morning Herald

    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 H0TZOKL6. 
    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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