Episodes
Michael Whiting and Damian Barrett bring you all the latest footy news on AFL Daily. There's an expectation that the top-tier draftees could follow the likes of Harry Sheezel, Will Ashcroft and Nick Daicos to come in and have immediate impact. Finn O'Sullivan is in that camp when it comes to the Blues who have acquired Pick 3 from the Eagles. Collingwood has brought in Tim Membrey to help bolster their forward line stocks but it also means they've added a 10th player to the list of over...
Published 10/20/24
Damian Barrett and Josh Gabelich bring you the latest footy news on AFL Daily. The AFL has handed down its suspensions and verdicts to the Giants after their Wacky Wednesday antics.  The AFL trade period has concluded for another year, it's a big watch on Fremantle and Adelaide who head into 2025 with the pressure of the footy world mounting on them. The Dogs bid farewell to three Premiership stars as North Melbourne added much needed seniority.  Hawthorn may head into 2025 with the...
Published 10/17/24
Michael Whiting and Nathan Schmook bring you all the latest footy news on AFL Daily. It was a frantic final half hour of the 2024 AFL Trade Period where 9 players found their way to new homes, we also take a look at the players that will remain in their club colours. Richmond has finished with one of the biggest draft hands in recent years plus we look at the winners and losers from the trade period.  Subscribe to AFL Daily and never miss an episode. Rate and review wherever you listen to...
Published 10/16/24
Damian Barrett and Nathan Schmook bring you all the latest footy news on AFL Daily. The Eagles have an eye on 2025 with Chad Warner coming out of contract and they see an opportunity to lure the Swans star back home, building their bank by parting ways with pick 3 yesterday. Collingwood have said goodbye to Brendon Bolton who's headed to St Kilda, but welcome Dan Houston on-field as part of a mega five-player trade. Plus, we look at the deals that are expected to go through ahead of the...
Published 10/15/24
Michael Whiting and Damian Barrett bring you all the latest footy news on AFL Daily. The Blues have re-signed Jacob Weitering for a further 6 seasons which will have him remain at the Blues until the end of 2031. The next key signing they must make is that of Tom De Koning.  Melbourne's review is almost upon completion, what sort of changes can we expect from the Demons?  The AFL needs to overhaul the draft system, we can't continue to have over 25 selections in the opening round of the...
Published 10/14/24
Damian Barrett and Josh Gabelich bring you the latest footy news on AFL Daily. Geelong isn't budging with the Dogs on what they want to offer to acquire Bailey Smith meaning he's likely to walk into the national draft.  Jake Stringer is likely to end up at the Giants and don't completely rule out Carlton from chasing Dan Houston.  Subscribe to AFL Daily and never miss an episode. Rate and review wherever you listen to podcasts. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Published 10/13/24
Damian Barrett and Nat Edwards bring you the latest footy news on AFL Daily. Clayton Oliver is prepared to take a pay-cut to get to Geelong this trade period. The Magpies will throw everything at 2025 in a bid to win a second premiership in three seasons.  Noah Balta has shown his commitment to Richmond signing on until the end of 2032 while the Hawks are heading back to the Federal Court after another motion was filed against the club having a "racist culture". Subscribe to AFL Daily and...
Published 10/10/24
Michael Whiting and Nathan Schmook bring you all the latest footy news on AFL Daily. There's a fine-line that clubs walk between trading for the upcoming season and being successful in the short-term vs. Planning for the bigger picture and the longer-term success How will the Brisbane Lions look to replace Joe Daniher now that he's announced his retirement?  Why aren't more clubs interested in Jake Stringer?  Subscribe to AFL Daily and never miss an episode. Rate and review wherever you...
Published 10/09/24
Damian Barrett and Josh Gabelich bring you the latest footy news on AFL Daily. John Worsfold has returned to the Eagles linking up with Don Pyke in a mentoring role with Andrew McQualter as the Head of Football.  The acquisition of Jack Graham is the first on-field piece of the puzzle for the 2025 Eagles. They'll be looking to continue making changes this trade period.  Geelong have got out of contract stars that they're comfortable will be putting pen to paper before next year and what's...
Published 10/08/24
Damian Barrett and Nathan Schmook bring you all the latest footy news on AFL Daily. Justin Longmuir and Matthew Nicks enter the final year of their contract under pressure. Both coaches head into their sixth seasons in charge of their respective clubs going "all-in" this trade period in pursuit of success in 2025.  Andrew Mackie voices his disapproval at the compensation provided to St Kilda for losing Josh Battle. A sentiment held by many in the football fraternity.  Melbourne moved to...
Published 10/07/24
Damian Barrett and Sarah Olle bring you all the latest footy news on AFL Daily. Max King has extended his time at the Saints until the end of 2032. We take a look at the pro's and con's of the lengthy contract. Today is the first day of the 2024 AFL trade period, will any moves be completed or more posturing and discussions?  Subscribe to AFL Daily and never miss an episode. Rate and review wherever you listen to podcasts. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Published 10/06/24
Damian Barrett and Nat Edwards bring you the latest footy news on AFL Daily. Joe Daniher bows out a premiership hero for the Lions, the club will be strong in finding a readymade replacement this trade period. Ken Hinkley is standing defiant with his energy levels as high as ever to coach Port Adelaide in 2025. Tom Harley is standing by John Longmire after the Grand Final embarrassment last Saturday. Dave Barham has fired his own shot across the bows at the Bombers playing group at the...
Published 10/03/24
Michael Whiting and Nathan Schmook bring you all the latest footy news on AFL Daily. On the eve of the Free Agency and Trade period commencing our non-Victorians take a whip around the sides that are already creating headlines on Trade Radio and in the papers with plenty of player movement. North Melbourne has secured Luke Parker's services after 12 years with the Swans. Bailey Smith wants to head down the highway and 2 premiership Tigers want to change the yellow and black to the yellow...
Published 10/02/24
Damian Barrett and Sarah Olle bring you all the latest footy news on AFL Daily. Richmond President John O'Rourke used his speech at last night's best and fairest to preach loyalty & camaraderie, with a drive-by to players from Tigerland who have requested a trade out. Whilst Andrew Bassat has used the Saints best and fairest to push the fairness barrow around Father-Son selections and Academies.  Clayton Oliver has met with the Cats, would he fit into their midfield to help them go one...
Published 10/01/24
Damian Barrett and Nathan Schmook bring you all the latest footy news on AFL Daily. Could the Cats end up with both Clayton Oliver and Bailey Smith? If they do it may be seen as the club taking a high risk approach, but the reward and pay off could be the ultimate.  Andrew McQualter has been unveiled as the next coach of the Eagles, Schmooky outlines the 5-point plan that needs "Mini's" immediate attention. Sydney were "belted and humiliated" on Saturday afternoon, we review their season...
Published 09/30/24
Damian Barrett and Josh Gabelich bring you the latest footy news on AFL Daily. Brisbane are the Premiers in 2024, responding to the heartache of losing in 2023 in the best possible fashion.  The legacy of Chris Fagan, Will Ashcroft obliterates expectations on himself, Lachie Neale's standing in the game grows and have we seen Joe Daniher for the last time?  All the attention now turns to the trade period, Dan Houston has found another big Victorian club are interested in his services over...
Published 09/29/24
Nat Edwards, Sarah Olle, Michael Whiting and Nathan Schmook bring you all the latest footy news on AFL Daily. LIVE from the AFL Footy Festival in Yarra Park our team discuss the selection news that will see Sydney captain Callum Mills and Brisbane ruckman Oscar McInerney miss the Grand Final on Saturday. What will a premiership victory do to the legacy of John Longmire, or will Chris Fagan become the first AFL coach to win a flag having never played at the elite level.  Reminiscing on our...
Published 09/26/24
Michael Whiting and Nathan Schmook bring you all the latest footy news on AFL Daily. We go inside the camp of both the Lions and Swans to unpack the storylines that will shape this years Grand Final, there's heartache from previous losses across both sides and opportunities that will allow these 46 players to step up on the biggest stage to seize their moments.  Subscribe to AFL Daily and never miss an episode. Rate and review wherever you listen to podcasts. See omnystudio.com/listener for...
Published 09/25/24
Damian Barrett and Josh Gabelich bring you the latest footy news on AFL Daily. Today is the day for the Swans to put Callum Mills through his final fitness test to see if he'll be available for selection in Saturday's Grand Final.  Chris Fagan has been rewarded with Coach of the Year honours in 2024 after a stellar turnaround from 4-6-1 to a spot in the big one this weekend.  Dan Houston confirmed he'd stay at Port Adelaide on August 30 only to request a trade home to Victoria yesterday...
Published 09/24/24
AFL Daily's weekly offering of the AFL Daily Round-Table featuring Damian Barrett, Sarah Olle and Nat Edwards Every Tuesday afternoon for your commute home, hear the team unpack the biggest talking points in the world of footy.  Sarah’s Friday night at the SCG watching her Swannies in the preliminary final Damo’s attendance at the Brownlow didn’t go unnoticed All the plaudits deserved by Carlton’s Patrick Cripps Is 45 votes an anomaly or is this the norm of the Brownlow going forward? The...
Published 09/24/24
Damian Barrett and Sarah Olle bring you all the latest footy news on AFL Daily. Carlton captain Paddy Cripps has created incredible history last night winning the Brownlow Medal with 45 votes, 7 ahead of second placed Nick Daicos who also went past the records set by Ollie Wines and Dustin Martin. Of the Swans and the Lions heading into Saturday, which scar-tissue will sit most prominently in the back of their minds? Geelong's season in review sees Max Holmes voted the MVP by Damo.  ...
Published 09/23/24
Damian Barrett and Josh Gabelich bring you the latest footy news on AFL Daily. Sydney have been the front-runners all season long, they'll face off against the Brisbane Lions who have defied the odds, and history to reach this years Grand Final. How do you assess the seasons of Geelong and Port Adelaide who have fallen at the final hurdle? Tonight is the AFL's night of nights, who is going to take home the Brownlow?  Subscribe to AFL Daily and never miss an episode. Rate and review...
Published 09/22/24
Damian Barrett and Nat Edwards bring you the latest footy news on AFL Daily. The Preliminary Final teams are in, for the second straight season Taylor Adams has been the unlucky player to have to make way in the final 22. This time at Sydney with Robbie Fox earning a recall to replace injured skipper Callum Mills.  Chris Fagan is backing in Cam Rayner to respond, while over at the Cattery, veteran Zach Tuohy has been left out for Tom Stewart's return.  Christian Petracca will miss the...
Published 09/19/24
Michael Whiting and Nathan Schmook bring you all the latest footy news on AFL Daily. Brisbane's second-stringers were the ones who drove the Lions back into the contest in the semi-final against the Giants, and are in the box seat to nullify the influence of the powerful Cats on Saturday at the MCG. Schmooky pulls apart both Preliminary Finals with the KPI's that the 4 clubs are keen to hit if they want to advance to the Grand Final. Jack Darling is heading to Arden St on a multi-year deal...
Published 09/18/24
Damian Barrett and Michael Whiting bring you all the latest footy news on AFL Daily. Geelong play a high-risk high-reward game with the competition, and have done so every year since 2011 under Chris Scott. They are chips-in but also balanced in their view to have an eye of the future. GWS will be active in the trade period with Isaac Cumming requesting a trade as well as Harry Perryman and Nick Haynes being on the outer. Can they recover from their disastrous finals exit? The AFL have...
Published 09/17/24