February has arrived, and footy is only a month away! Before we look forward, though, we've got a little more looking back to do. The voice of September 2024, 7 commentator Alistair Nicholson, joins us to reflect on his iconic calls of the Giants and Cats finals.
Also this week:
-Mike Whiting responds to the fierce backlash to his 'Best Team Since 2000' piece
-Our thoughts on the Oscar Allen bombshell
-An overwhelming response to the new club song suggestion
And much more!
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#96: The Reigning Premiers
How do you follow up the season of dreams? We have no clue, but we're here to give it our best shot!
In our first episode for 2025, the Roar Deal returns with the most in-depth season preview imaginable, talking through our predictions for the best 23, the outcome of the stadium review, and our chances of going back to back.
Also this week:
-What's happened to Joe's mo?
-A bold proposal for a shake-up to the club song
-We recount our trips around the globe
And much more!
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#95: Premiership Celebration With Chris Fagan (Live!)
To close out the year of dreams for all Lions fans, we are joined by Premiership Coach Chris Fagan alongside 650 other Lions fans at Brisbane Powerhouse for a night we will never forget.
Sign up to the Roar Deal Patreon to see the video of this event!
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#94: Almost Heaven
It might have been the year of our dreams, but it ended in a North Melbourne nightmare at Ikon Park. Despite the AFLW Grand Final loss, however, spirits are still high as we celebrate the extraordinary season that was.
This week on the show, as we sit together in the Roar Deal studios for the final time in 2024, we look back at our favourite memories from the year, answer your last few questions, and start getting excited about doing it all again next year.
Also this week:
-Mike's first go at a 2025 Best 22 has dropped
-Recapping our brilliant night with Chris Fagan
-Our summer holiday plans
And much more!
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#93: Another Shot At Glory
This season of dreams just keeps on delivering, with our powerhouse AFLW team storming home against the Crows to book themselves a spot in Saturday's Grand Final in what is remarkably the club's fifth consecutive Grand Final appearance across the men's & women's competitions.
On this episode of the Roar Deal, we celebrate the big win over Adelaide, preview the Grand Final rematch against North Melbourne, and look ahead to Thursday night's live podcast with Chris Fagan.Â
Also this week:
-Mike's report from Day 1 of the men's pre-season
-A recap of draft night and the additions of Ashcroft, Marshall, Gallop & Day
-Mike gives Dom on-air feedback for the first ever time
And much more!Â
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