ABC AFL Daily

Nine teams down, nine to go and Corbin and Ben pull out the magnifying glass to work out who's finals disappointment will spur them on and who could slide further.Can the Western Bulldogs shore up their defence to complement a start studded midfield, will an already packed injury list be too much for the GWS Giants this year, can Fremantle hit the accelerator more consistently, might the Crows fall back to the pack after their 18 win season and will more history be made for the Gold Coast Suns with the addition of Petracca and Jamarra?ABC AFL commentators Corbin Middlemas and Ben Cameron are joined by a rolling squad of former AFL players and legends of the game to analyse matches, deep dive the stories dominating the footy landscape, recap game highlights and talk through the latest AFL ladder standings. Our squad of Aussie Rules legends runs deep with champion ex-players like Brett Deledio, Marc Murphy and Luke Ball, record-holding coach Mick Malthouse and many more. The team discuss everything from AFL games and fixtures, to the AFL draft and key players' performance, and of course our highlights of the year; AFL Grand Final and AFL State of Origin.For more Australian Rules Football podcast content, catch every episode of ‘The ABC AFL Daily Podcast’, hosted by Corbin Middlemas and Ben Cameron on ABC listen or wherever you get your podcasts, and get in touch with them on social media via @abc_sport 

Corbin and Ben round up the five teams who missed finals last year and have eyes on making the leap in 2026 - so who will actually do it and why.Can the Swans capitalise on the Curnow addition, will an out of contract Michael Voss finally deliver Carlton major success, St Kilda have recruited and re-signed big names but will it make a difference and both Port Adelaide and the Melbourne Demons have new coaches, so will it be a sugar hit or a slow burn?ABC AFL commentators Corbin Middlemas and Ben Cameron are joined by a rolling squad of former AFL players and legends of the game to analyse matches, deep dive the stories dominating the footy landscape, recap game highlights and talk through the latest AFL ladder standings. Our squad of Aussie Rules legends runs deep with champion ex-players like Brett Deledio, Marc Murphy and Luke Ball, record-holding coach Mick Malthouse and many more. The team discuss everything from AFL games and fixtures, to the AFL draft and key players' performance, and of course our highlights of the year; AFL Grand Final and AFL State of Origin.For more Australian Rules Football podcast content, catch every episode of ‘The ABC AFL Daily Podcast’, hosted by Corbin Middlemas and Ben Cameron on ABC listen or wherever you get your podcasts, and get in touch with them on social media via @abc_sport 

The AFL season is days away and Corbin and Ben run through your must listen season preview for all 18 teams and first up are the bottom four teams from 2025.Can Essendon get past their injury plagued 2025 and show enough to lure Zak Butters to the Hangar, will the fourth year of Alastair Clarkson at North Melbourne see a Kangaroo leap or the coach's demise, can Richmond continue to evolve their next generation of stars and can West Coast Eagles find hope beyond Harley Reid?Key players, juicy storylines, draw analysis, over/under win predictions and more for your team, all this week on ABC AFL Daily.ABC AFL commentators Corbin Middlemas and Ben Cameron are joined by a rolling squad of former AFL players and legends of the game to analyse matches, deep dive the stories dominating the footy landscape, recap game highlights and talk through the latest AFL ladder standings. Our squad of Aussie Rules legends runs deep with champion ex-players like Brett Deledio, Marc Murphy and Luke Ball, record-holding coach Mick Malthouse and many more. The team discuss everything from AFL games and fixtures, to the AFL draft and key players' performance, and of course our highlights of the year; AFL Grand Final and AFL State of Origin.For more Australian Rules Football podcast content, catch every episode of ‘The ABC AFL Daily Podcast’, hosted by Corbin Middlemas and Ben Cameron on ABC listen or wherever you get your podcasts, and get in touch with them on social media via @abc_sport 

Corbin and Ben are back to launch another massive AFL season and before things get underway, they’re breaking down everything you missed over summer. What rule tweaks really need to happen? Which storylines have us intrigued? Plus, former Carlton skipper Marc Murphy jumps in for all the regular segments and brand‑new Mad Mondays, where you get to unload exactly what’s on your mind about the AFL world.

Roosy attributes Chris Fagan's strong leadership to Brisbane's back-to-back premiership wins as the club is still celebrating their 2025 Grand Final success. Was Geelong's second-half performance just a bad day in the office for them? Plus, the team looks forward to the trade period and the key players who will have big impacts if moved.

Matt Clinch and Cameron Ling dissect the AFL Grand Final a day on with Lingy in awe of Brisbane's midfield group. The Geelong legend also gives his thoughts on the Cats' performance.What is Chris Fagan's legacy? And what would you give Snoop Dogg's performance out of 10.

Melbourne's streets are buzzing with anticipation as the AFL parade passes through. Max Holmes' mum, Olympian Lee Naylor joins the team ahead of his first Grand Final. Plus cartoonist Mark Knight, who has been drawing the Premiership poster for 17 years drops by to showcase his latest designs. 

The Brisbane Lions have touched down in Melbourne and the city is filled with finals anticipation. Roosy reminds us of Brisbane's Fitzroy roots and the team vote that sparked its move north. We re-live what it was like for Roosy as a player and as a coach. The team analyse key attributes of each team that lead to the Grand Final and who they believe will take home the flag. Plus, there's nine games of AFLW this weekend, why aren't they all in Melbourne this weekend too?

Andrew Welsh has stepped in for David Barham as the president of the Essendon Football Club, will he be able to turn this club around? Mabior Chol has had his tribunal case thrown out, could we see a softening of the matrix next year to take into consideration concussions caused by football accidents?  Which of Collingwood’s delisted players could get an opportunity elsewhere? And, Snoop Dogg puts his hand up for AFL team selection with an impressive goal from the boundary.

Gold Coast Sun Matt Rowell has taken home the top gong in the footy world, but is it still the most prestigious award in the industry?  The footy world was shocked Nasiah Wanganeen-Milera didn't receive the full three points in Round 20.  Should Izak Rankine been made ineligible, even though his suspension wasn't deemed a football act. Plus Zach Merrett has spoken for the first time since his meeting with Sam Mitchell, should have he fronted up sooner?

Patrick Dangerfield single-handedly blew Hawthorn out of the water, how impressive was his display? Does the AFL need to clarify an umpire's decision to not pay Collingwood a free kick? Several Brisbane players are racing against the clock to prove their fitness for Saturday.  Plus, ahead of tonight's count, Roosy regales us with some of his favourite Brownlow night memories.

Corbin and Ben are joined by Peter Bell to cover all the major topics out of Preliminary Final weekend in the AFL, look ahead to the Grand Final between Geelong and Brisbane, and tell us who they think will take home the Brownlow Medal on Monday night.

Matt Clinch and Cameron Ling unpack the weekend's preliminary finals as Geelong and Brisbane worked their way into the grand final.The pair discuss whether Jamie Elliott deserved a late free kick, and if Patrick Dangerfield produced one of the best preliminary finals performances of all time.

AFL Saturday with Corbin Middlemas, Mick Malthouse and Luke Ball, reviewing and previewing Preliminary Final weekend of the AFL Finals Series. Today's guest, Geelong's Sam De Koning.

The teams have dropped and we take you through the ins, outs and key match-ups that will shape this weekend's games. Bobby Hill hasn't been selected for the Pies, have they got that decision right? To get you in the finals mindset, the team takes you through their favourite preliminary finals. Plus, should Tex Walker retire while the Crows are on top?

Four teams are putting their final touches on their preliminary finals week, Roosy takes you inside the mindset of clubs and players in a do-or-die round. Can Hawthorn capitalise on Geelong's lack of game time during September? How difficult will the conversations be for Collingwood to include Bobby Hill? Plus, Tasmania’s Macquarie Point Stadium has been handed an unfavourable state planning commission report, how can the Devil's keep their dream alive?

North Melbourne's Jy Simpkin is the latest captain reportedly looking for a different club for 2026, under what circumstances can a contract be broken amicably? According to Roosy free agency is causing the power divide between the top and bottom teams on the ladder, has the system backfired on the AFL and how can they solve it? And Boomer Harvey's grand final win with Trentham on the weekend is something worth celebrating.

Nathan Buckley still has his eye on coaching Tasmania and that might have just been enough for Melbourne to give Steven King the top job, does King have the right vision to change the team's finals fortunes? Does Roosy believe State of Origin football can ever live up to what it was like in the past? And the team celebrate Hawk Luke Breust who has been dealt a cruel injury blow to see out his AFL career.

Minor premier Adelaide bow out of the finals race in straight sets, will the Hawks be able to maintain their momentum against Geelong this Friday? Roosy says Gold Coast's season is still a 'massive win', making it further than it ever has before. Has Zach Merrett's reputation been tarnished seeking a meeting with Hawthorn while still in contract? Roosy wants to see how new Melbourne head coach Steven King handles pressure. Plus the team wrap up the AFLW action from the weekend.

Corbin and Ben are left stranded as Peter Bell is unable to join them, so between the two of them they cover all the major topics from the last week including the results of week 2 of the finals.