Rip Through It

Robbo and Matho recap a massive AFL weekend including Sydney’s demolition of Carlton, Gold Coast smashing Geelong and the Lions’ heartbreaking loss to the Bulldogs. The boys are joined by Jaxon Prior via facetime to check in how the Bombers are tracking before their Round 1 game vs the Hawks, Nick Daicos’ dominant performance, terrible tipping results and the launch of the Rip Through It Fantasy league.

Footy is finally back! Opening Round of the 2026 AFL season starts tonight! The boys are fired up as we head to the Gabba for the Brisbane Lions premiership flag unveiling.In Episode 68 of Rip Through It, Robbo and Matho preview the entire Opening Round slate, give their 2026 season predictions, and discuss some early storylines including Damien Hardwick leaving Jamarra Ugle-Hagan out of the Suns side as he builds match fitness after more than 400 days without an AFL game.We break down the biggest games of Opening Round including Swans vs Blues, Suns vs Cats, GWS vs Hawks, Lions vs Bulldogs and Saints vs Pies, plus debate whether Sydney could be the biggest ladder climbers of the season.The boys also lock in their season predictions including the Grand Final matchup, Coleman Medal, Brownlow Medal, Rising Star, Wooden Spoon and best recruit of the year.Could Brisbane go back-to-back? Is Sam Darcy ready to explode for the Coleman? And can Marcus Bontempelli finally grab another Brownlow?Footy is back and the season starts NOW.

EP67 is here and it’s fiery.We recap the AFL pre-season standouts including Nasiah Wanganeen-Milera’s monster performance, Jagga Smith’s 37-disposal clinic and Deven Robertson’s midfield form.Then we tear apart Jay Clarke’s AFL Top 50 list, Lachie Neale at 35?! Biggest snubs and questionable rankings exposed.Plus Jordan De Goey’s honest interview, tipping review, and we pay tribute to Steven May after 250 AFL games.

In Episode 66 of Rip Through It, Robbo and Matho discuss the podcast’s new sponsorship support, key takeaways from the weekend’s AFL action, and Sam Walsh’s historic long-term contract extension with Carlton.The episode also features an in-depth discussion on Sam McClure’s 31-player All-Australian squad, Round 6 fixture difficulty updates, and early pre-season predictions for the 2026 season.

Footy’s back and the boys waste no time diving into the State of Origin clash between Victoria and Western Australia.VIC take the Polly Farmer Cup, but the biggest talking point is Nick Daicos’ monster game being overlooked for best-on-ground. The boys also unpack the injury concerns, standout performances, and whether this was the greatest Victorian side ever assembled.Brisbane’s surprise announcement of three co-captains and a massive leadership group sparks debate, especially after Kane Cornes’ criticism. Robbo shares his perspective from inside the game on what actually makes a great leader.Add in reactions to Adam Kingsley’s spray, AFL vs NRL viewership numbers, and the return of tipping season.

Robbo & Matho unpack the new AFL rule changes, the messy Gather Round fixture, Wild Card Finals, preseason updates and the biggest grudge matches of 2026. Quick, sharp, and full of laughs.

Finals Week 2 is here. We test each other on OG Suns players, debate the new last touch rule, and unpack the AFL’s record membership numbers. Then it’s all about Crows v Hawks and Lions v Suns - the matchups, the key players, and Robbo’s plan for Brisbane without Lachie Neale.

Week 1 of AFL Finals delivered chaos! Suns break through in their first ever finals, Pies stun the Crows, Cats dismantle the Lions, and the Hawks hold off GWS. Plus, our Hahn “Hold My Beer” moment goes to Swallow’s fairytale match-winner after 248 games.

It's officially been one year of Rip Through It and what better way to celebrate than with the first week of AFL Finals! The boys are back and fired up as we break down all four mouth-watering matchups:Adelaide vs Collingwood: Minor premiers vs early dominators – can the red-hot Crows break through again?Geelong vs Brisbane: A modern-day rivalry returns to the MCG, with the Lions aiming to prove their flag defence is no fluke.GWS vs Hawks: Tight history, big names, and a serious midfield battle brewing.Freo vs Suns: The Suns' first-ever finals, but can they handle the heat against a gritty Freo?Plus:The shocking lack of Victorian teams – is it a crisis or a refreshing change?Secret Agent trade whispers: Jack Silvagni's next move, Buku Khamis interest & moreWe call up Dave Hughes for a injury update And of course, we take a swing at the media's most annoying clichés (yes, we’re looking at you “MCG hoodoo”).🎧 Timestamps0:00 Intro 2:25 Legends Game chat4:53 Dave Hughes Chat12:40 Who's playing finals for dumb dumbs16:00 Don’t say that to me segment17:59 Secret Agent chat19:07 Jack Silvagni19:47 Buku22:18 Blake Acres23:32 Elijah Hollands24:02 Malcolm Rosas24:46 Luke Breust to weigh up North offer25:45 Kamdyn McIntosh26:22 Robbie Fox26:50 Buckley Dees job if he wants it30:25 Adelaide vs Magpies Preview37:03 Cats vs Lions Preview44:20 GWS vs Hawks Preview47:47 Freo vs Suns Preview51:17 QUICK TIPS!

What a weekend of footy in Adelaide! Super Saturday was the highlight, but can't be having the reigning premiers at Norwood Oval. The boys did 3/4 games on Saturday before pulling the pin with social batteries at an all time low and caught the same flight home as the Lions.

We’re back. Episode 64 of Rip Through It is loaded with AFL chat as the boys review the Tom Mitchell episode, debate the AFL's Best 22s, and fire up over Origin talk.Injuries across the league take centre stage, with serious questions raised about the AFL’s long off-season break and whether it’s contributing to the current injury carnage. From ACLs to calf strains, nothing’s off limits.There’s also a look at Brisbane’s three-peat chances amid off-field noise, the AFL’s push into India, and a fun WA vs Victoria Best 22 showdown to finish it off.

Brownlow Medallist and premiership player Tom Mitchell joins the pod for a brutally honest chat on his AFL journey.From being dropped at Sydney, dominating at Hawthorn, breaking his leg, trade uncertainty, and finally winning a flag at Collingwood, Tom opens up on the moments that shaped his career and what’s next after footy.One of the most candid AFL interviews you’ll hear.

Ahead of Australia’s biggest home grown fight since Mundine vs Green. I was lucky enough to sit down with Nikita Tszyu before the Jan 16 bout.We unpack Tszyu vs Zerafa, the early beef involving brother Tim, what was really said behind closed doors and whether that history fuels one of the biggest fights in modern Aussie boxing.

In Episode 60, Robbo and Matho finally have something to sink their teeth into as the AFL off-season heats up. The boys break down the Collingwood camp incident, the growing AFL State of Origin conversation, and players turning pre-season into a gym comp.They also tackle the darker side of footy with the arrest over threats made to Izak Rankine, debate the under-16 social media ban, and react to leadership changes across the league with Nick Larkey named North Melbourne captain and Zach Merrett stepping down.To finish, it’s every AFL fan’s Christmas wish list — one for each club, from premiership dreams and Brownlow hopes to simply surviving the season.Plenty of laughs, strong opinions, and classic Rip Through It energy.

Draft night always delivers… and this year was chaos. In Episode 59, Robbo and Matho break down all the big talking points from Round 1 of the AFL Draft, plus a look at the UFC weekend and the AFLW Prelim Finals.

Robbo and Matho go deep this week, reacting to the aftermath Matho’s ban, ranking the top 5 draft years since 2008, and previewing the AFLW finals. Plus, Jackson’s Halloween off it's head, the Chicken interview feedback and whether delisted players deserve a second chance.

Ricky Nixon was once one of the most powerful figures in Australian Rules Football. Through his management company Flying Start, he represented over 100 AFL players including a third of the league’s captains during the 1990s and 2000s.From Wayne Carey to Ben Cousins, Nick Riewoldt, Jason Akermanis, Anthony Koutoufides, Jonathan Brown, Barry Hall, and Brendan Fevola, Ricky was the middleman in some of the biggest player deals, contracts, and controversies the AFL has ever seen.In this episode, we dive deep into how Flying Start grew into a player-management empire that reshaped the AFL landscape. Ricky opens up about some of the wildest trade stories and unforgettable Mad Monday tales, shares what it was really like managing delisted players and aging veterans, and explains how the media always seems to uncover player secrets. He also reveals the hardest player he ever had to manage, while offering a few raw and honest reflections on what truly went down behind the scenes during his time at the top.This is one of the most raw looks into AFL’s player-agent era, straight from the man who lived it.

Rhys “Beast Mode” Mathieson talks on being banned by ASADA.From bodybuilding dreams to the random game-day test that flipped everything. Matho takes us through exactly how it all went down.He opens up about the moment he realised his AFL career was over, why he turned to bodybuilding, and the timeline that led to his positive test, from signing with Grange in January, stopping supplements in February, getting his bloods done before the QAFL season, and still getting hit with a “random” test months later.We also dive into the AFL’s use of his old transformation photo, what really happened on August 3rd and 10th, and how long it took before he was actually told the results. Matho doesn’t dodge responsibilit but he owns it, but he’s got plenty to say about the process.

State of Origin is back on the agenda, Robbo blind-ranks the biggest AFL trades, and we reveal the most valuable sporting teams in Australia. Plus, Joe asks who’ll shine at their new club and we make some way-too-early 2026 Grand Final predictions.

2× premiership Lion Kai Lohmann joins Rip Through It again after another huge season.He chats offseason plans, lessons from 2025, and relives every finals moment — from the early loss to Geelong to that roaring win in front of 96k at the ‘G.Hear how the Lions went back-to-back, the inside jokes (Andre? Avocados? Boost Juice?!), and what it’ll take for a three-peat in 2026.