12 Rows Back

Two blokes with some sharp and witty footy banter. Talking all things footy with both topical and obscure references - a lighthearted take on our great game

Uni Grades are Back!

We dust the cobwebs off our university grades for season 2022! Just like the players we needed to find some form and just like the pre-season none of these rankings count towards year end tallies! Let us know what you think of our rankings! In other news our official 12 Rows Back polo shirts & stubby holders have launched! Head over to https://weebly.12rowsback.com to order one or DM us on Instagram or Twitter @12RowsBack! Please note these are made to order and we do have to make them individually per order!  Music: Say You Will by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com

03-07
01:08:38

Round 6 Review - North are (fill in the blank)

We are back with a round 6 review. Yes we talk about North, not so much St Kilda and then look at the more exciting moments in round 6. Please share with a friend, it would do us a world of good!

04-22
56:54

Gather round for our gather round review!

Lots to unwrap after gather round, but the big question is: Did Carlton get a free ride from the umpires?

04-09
44:55

Hot Pies - Grand Final Talk!

What a way to close out the 2023 season! We came into the game with 1st vs 2nd on the ladder and it didn't dissapoint! We dive right in and go through key moments, take aways and run off on plenty of tangents. Also there's a bit of trade news floating around. If you enjoyed our podcast please share it with a friend! Music - Higher Up by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com

11-30
01:09:51

Grand Final Preview!

Two huge preliminary finals and a brownlow medal have been decided over the weekend. We discuss: Were Collingwood lucky to win? Was the last 10 minutes of the Collingwood GWS game good footy? What do you make of Carlton's year A Grand Final preview and tip North Melbourne's assistance package was announced. Is it fair? If you enjoyed our podcast please share it with a friend! Music - Higher Up by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com

09-26
01:10:43

Straight Sets and Preliminary Finals

It's all happening and plenty to dive into as each week the eliminated teams are put under a microscope: There's a big big sound and Seb is all aboard the Giants train. Special intro music this week Were Melbourne the better side who couldn't kick or did Collingwood's defense hold up - insert a Carlton reference here but the Dees didn't take their changes again Carlton are through to preliminary final week What to make of Port Adelaide's woes? Seb may not have been clear but Kenny has to go! If you enjoyed our podcast please share it with a friend!

09-18
01:13:45

The Smoother is dead - a qualifying finals wrap

What a week of finals! There's so much footy to unpack, along with a bit of off field stuff brewing: Brayden Maynard is free - our thoughts on the case Were Melbourne the better side who couldn't kick or did Collingwood's defense hold up Carlton are through to semi final week The Giants 'upset' the Saints Brisbane cruise at home If you enjoyed our podcast please share it with a friend! Music - Higher Up by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com

09-12
01:05:32

Finals Preview

We are here previewing all 4 finals with our tips and here to talk a few trade rumours that are starting to do the rounds. It all kicks off Thursday night with Collingwood "hosting" Melbourne at the MCG and it's simply the best time of year for footy fans! If you enjoyed our podcast please share it with a friend! Music - Higher Up by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com

09-05
01:06:00

24 Rounds Done - We can smell finals!

With the AFL trying to conjure a meaningful final round holding out till the last minute with the floating fixture, we were served a bit of a dud. But there's plenty to run through including: North Melbourne are back! The highest scoring team and the Coleman medal winner (if you exclude goals against West Coast) There's a very lucky side in the 8 Thoughts on the All Australian Squad We look back at our ladder predictors from March. Some spot on predictions and some not so close If you enjoyed our podcast please share it with a friend! Music - Higher Up by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com

08-29
01:04:30

What an upset!

Footy was the big winner this weekend with upsets galore! So much so that 1st played 2nd and it is about the 5th most interesting story. This week we dive right into: The Buldogs suffered an awful loss - where to from here? The goal review system has failed. Is it serving it's purpose? Essendon were terrible Is it the end of an era in Geelong? Are the Swans the 7th best team or just very lucky? Plus we look ahead to the final round of the home & away season If you enjoyed our podcast please share it with a friend! Music - Higher Up by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com

08-21
01:18:40

A finals picture with 2 rounds to go!

Lots of fun this week with footy bringing us all the unpredictability that we love. Collingwood impressed in beating the Cats Carlton are rolling into September The Saints roll the Tiges The Buldogs do a Buldogs thing and lose to 16th Plus we look at all the retiring players so far for 2023 If you enjoyed our podcast please share it with a friend! Music - Higher Up by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com

08-14
01:11:50

3 rounds left and anything could happen!

With a number of upsets there's a lot of jostling for position in the top 8. This week we dive right into: Can you smell what the blues are cooking? Collingwood drop another game - what does Seb think of Hawthorn now? The Bombers got out of jail but is there finals in their near future? North Melbourne lose again. Where is the hope? Geelong & Port Adelaide played a heavyweight clash down at the cattery If you enjoyed our podcast please share it with a friend! Music - Higher Up by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com

08-07
01:11:13

A shake up in the Eight!

An epic Saturday night contest between 1st and 2nd gave us a little entree into September. Along with this contest we dissect the round. The top 3 teams on the ladder lose whilst there's plenty of movement in the bottom half of the 8 Carlton took a big step but did they get Collingwood at the right time? The Bombers finals spot is now in jeapordy North Melbourne now have a (losing) streak to rival that of the Undertaker at Wrestlemania. Should they get a priority pick? Should the Dogs be travelling better than they are? If you enjoyed our podcast please share it with a friend! Music - Higher Up by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com

07-30
01:07:58

An Epic Saturday night and almost the upset of the year!

An epic Saturday night contest between 1st and 2nd gave us a little entree into September. Along with this contest we dissect the round. St Kilda and North Melbourne played a bit of a nothing contest, but there was a lot on the line in this Podcast rivalry game. We go right into this game and where the Saints and Roos are at. How good was Collingwood's victory over the Power? Does it mean anything. The Bombers failed a big test again - is their finals spot in jeapordy. Again are Carlton back? Seb is pretty skeptical. Thoughts on the Willie Rioli suspension A few radical thoughts as to how to improve the game are scattered in there as well! If you enjoyed our podcast please share it with a friend! Music - Higher Up by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com

07-24
01:21:58

Getting down to the business end of the season

With a couple of big 8 point games and a 6 point game thrown in for good measure, we are no closer to knowing what the first week of the finals will be. But we did witness some cracking contests. The Dogs blew a golden opportunity to secure their finals spot. Melbourne & Brisbane played out a classic at the MCG. What did dropping Grundy say about the Demons? Geelong announced themselves as a contender and the Bombers failed a big test. Port Adelaide threw shade by resting 7 players. In spite of this are Carlton now "back"? A classic Sunday game today - the Roos are just awful. A little bit on the Suns and Stuart Dew's departure. If you enjoyed our podcast please share it with a friend! Music - Higher Up by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com

07-16
01:07:37

AFL Ladder Predictors

With the race for the 8 heating up we've looked at the remaining 7 rounds and done our best predictions for how the finals will look. We called Adelaide's downfall but just how well are Essendon travelling? Geelong had a 10 goal win but is there a flaw in their game against the top sides? The Dees win but Tom wasn't impressed (but he was a little salty) Richmond's leadership was on display again Brisbane and the Power keep rolling - if only the Grand Final was played at the MCG! If you enjoyed our podcast please share it with a friend! Music - Higher Up by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com

07-10
01:12:05

Which team is "back" this week?

The season is well and truly alive with 4 teams sitting a game or less outside the top 8! A stunning finish to the Essendon vs Port Adelaide game Richmond were back and now they are definitely not. Where will they finish in 2024? There are woes for Melbourne but will their game style hold them in good stead come September? Last week Seb declared St Kilda are a lock for the top 8 - what do we make of them after a narrow victory against West Coast? Also, Tom makes it clear North Melbourne can't beat Geelong in Geelong this week. If you enjoyed our podcast please share it with a friend! Music - Higher Up by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com

07-04
01:13:57

The fallout from Sydney's demolition job on the Eagles

The bye rounds are done, everyone has played 14 games and we are getting closer and closer to the business end of the season. This week we discuss The Eagles. Where to from here and what do we make of them? What to make of the ladder from 5th to 13th? Is the uneven fixture creating an unfair advantage for some teams chasing a top 8 spot? St Kilda are a lock for the top 8 (Not Tom declaring it this week!) If you enjoyed our podcast please share it with a friend! Music - Higher Up by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com

06-26
01:12:57

The Power from Port!

More bye rounds but still a number of things simmering in the background. Port Adelaide have won 11 on the trot - how good was their win over Geelong? Is there a leadership crisis at Geelong? What does Jack Gunston & Daniel Rich dropping themselves say about the Lions? A classic Richmond win in the wet Where does another loss leave the Saints? Some North Melbourne positivity If you enjoyed our podcast please share it with a friend! Music - Higher Up by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com

06-18
01:10:40

Kings Birthday Mania

A little bit of a marathon 8 game round the boys cast their minds back to Thursday night and day 1 of the world test championships (apparently there was a Saints game on during this time) and go right through the round up to and including the ripping contest between the Demons and Magpies. Does this win give Melbourne some legitimacy? Carlton lost again so there's that. The premiership pyramid is no longer stable - outside of the top 3 who can threatan for the flag? Essendon keep rolling The logic behind the dangerous tackle decisions Richmond impress in WA all but ending Fremantle's shot at a home final We had a lot of fun this week and are starting to get into the business end of the year! If you enjoyed our podcast please share it with a friend! Music - Higher Up by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com

06-13
01:14:15

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