Damian Barrett and Sarah Olle bring you all the latest footy news on AFL Daily An announcement of the Hawthorn review is imminent (0:17); Alastair Clarkson and Chris Fagan eye a return to work (3:54); Ross Lyon gets more likely “day by day” to coach St Kilda (6:20); The legacy of being a premiership captain (11:24) Subscribe to AFL Daily and never miss an episode. Rate and review wherever you listen to podcasts.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Damian Barrett and Josh Gabelich bring you the latest footy news on AFL Daily. Another year of the same old and there's no much more on the horizon of 2026 for the Kangaroos. Harry Sheezel had another stellar season but there's not much else to write home about. Al Clarkson heads into his fourth year as the coach that's under the most pressure. Subscribe to AFL Daily and never miss an episode. Rate and review wherever you listen to podcasts.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Damian Barrett and Josh Gabelich bring you the latest footy news on AFL Daily. The Blues became one of the most active clubs during the trade period, and while they lost 3 big players, they acquired Will Hayward & Oli Florent. After spending his debut year on the sidelines Jagga Smith will be unveiled in 2026 as well as father-son prospect Harry Dean. Graham Wright, the agent of change has stuck with Michael Voss who is under pressure going into his final season under contract. Subscribe to AFL Daily and never miss an episode. Rate and review wherever you listen to podcasts.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Damian Barrett and Josh Gabelich bring you the latest footy news on AFL Daily. Geelong went all the way to Grand Final day before being beaten by the Brisbane Lions, will the way the season ended leave scars heading into 2026? While the trade period on-field didn't bring about all the players they were chasing, they have secured Nathan Buckley in an assistant coaching role which will be a positive for their midfield. Subscribe to AFL Daily and never miss an episode. Rate and review wherever you listen to podcasts.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Nathan Schmook and Michael Whiting bring you the latest footy news on AFL Daily. The winds of change have swept through Port Adelaide. Ken Hinkley's 13 year tenure has come to an end, Josh Carr takes over. The signature of Zak Butters is the most important storyline of the year coming up. The targeted recruiting during the trade period to help the club get back to finals will be secondary to the future of the clubs best midfielder. ** This episode was recorded prior to Jason Horne-Francis return to training and foot injury. Subscribe to AFL Daily and never miss an episode. Rate and review wherever you listen to podcasts.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Damian Barrett and Josh Gabelich bring you the latest footy news on AFL Daily. The Magpies were the oldest side on the park in 2025, for much of the home and away season they were the best side in the competition but couldn't get past Preliminary Final weekend in September. The quietest trade period under Craig McRae sees them bring in Jack Buller. Can Dan McStay step up in 2026, and more consistency from Jordan De Goey? Subscribe to AFL Daily and never miss an episode. Rate and review wherever you listen to podcasts.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Nathan Schmook and Michael Whiting bring you the latest footy news on AFL Daily. The Giants have brought in Clayton Oliver to help them in the midfield next year. He will no doubt add to the depth of the side and relish being outside the Victorian bubble. The club will re-sign Jake Stringer through the rookie draft to support Jesse Hogan again but 2026 is shaping as the year Aaron Cadman announces himself. Subscribe to AFL Daily and never miss an episode. Rate and review wherever you listen to podcasts.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Nathan Schmook and Michael Whiting bring you the latest footy news on AFL Daily. Sydney missed out on September in Dean Cox's first season after reaching the Grand Final in 2024. There's many people expecting them to bolt back up the table with Charlie Curnow, the rockstar key forward joining during the trade period. Subscribe to AFL Daily and never miss an episode. Rate and review wherever you listen to podcasts.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Damian Barrett and Sarah Olle bring you the latest footy news on AFL Daily. The AFL has introduced a Wildcard Finals Round to the 2026 fixture. It will mean from 2026 the finals will extend out to a top 10 with the top 6 six having a finals bye. AFLW moves into its second week of the finals, the Kangaroos flexing their muscles thumping the Hawks while the Lions have made a sixth straight Preliminary Final. Subscribe to AFL Daily and never miss an episode. Rate and review wherever you listen to podcasts.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Damian Barrett and Josh Gabelich bring you the latest footy news on AFL Daily. All eyes at Essendon will be on Zach Merrett for the first day of pre-season after his trade request to Hawthorn was denied. Finishing 2025 the Bombers fell on a 13-game losing streak and injuries left, right and centre. They're all hopeful for a much more positive outlook in 2026. Subscribe to AFL Daily and never miss an episode. Rate and review wherever you listen to podcasts.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Nathan Schmook and Michael Whiting bring you the latest footy news on AFL Daily. Despite finishing the 2025 season on top of the ladder the Crows went winless through the finals and bundled out in straight sets. The summer will be spent thinking about what went wrong when it matters most but the Crows will be out for redemption come September of 2026. Subscribe to AFL Daily and never miss an episode. Rate and review wherever you listen to podcasts.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Damian Barrett and Josh Gabelich bring you the latest footy news on AFL Daily. The Demons had the most wholesale changes of any club over the off-season, they'll enter 2026 with a new President, CEO and coach. They'll also be without 2 of the midfield stars in Christian Petracca and Clayton Oliver. With all this change happening, it's looking like a tough first year under the new coach Steven King. Subscribe to AFL Daily and never miss an episode. Rate and review wherever you listen to podcasts.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Damian Barrett and Josh Gabelich bring you the latest footy news on AFL Daily. Hawthorn missed big during the trade period, will that come back to haunt them right throughout 2026? With what they do have on their list, can they get a full body of work from the likes of Will Day, Mitch Lewis and Calsher Dear? Subscribe to AFL Daily and never miss an episode. Rate and review wherever you listen to podcasts.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Nathan Schmook and Michael Whiting bring you the latest footy news on AFL Daily. Fremantle were one of the quieter sides during the trade period but did what they had to do to secure Judd McVee. 2026 will have a different outlook with Nat Fyfe and Michael Walters retiring, but they have the core group that is ready to perform and show they have a ruthless edge about them. Subscribe to AFL Daily and never miss an episode. Rate and review wherever you listen to podcasts.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Nathan Schmook and Michael Whiting bring you the latest footy news on AFL Daily. Can anyone dismantle the 2x reigning premiers in 2026? Adding Oscar Allen and Sam Draper to an already star-studded line up will make it incredibly difficult for anyone to dismiss the Lions again next season. Subscribe to AFL Daily and never miss an episode. Rate and review wherever you listen to podcasts.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Damian Barrett and Kate McCarthy bring you the latest footy news on AFL Daily. Seven rule changes have been made ahead of the AFL season for 2026 in a continued attempt to speed up the game. Richmond are in focus after a lean year in 2025 what is a pass mark for the Tigers in 2026? Plus, the final home and away round of the AFLW season with plenty on the line. Subscribe to AFL Daily and never miss an episode. Rate and review wherever you listen to podcasts.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Nathan Schmook and Michael Whiting bring you the latest footy news on AFL Daily. After a history making 2025 can the SUNS go even further in 2026? With the additions of Christian Petracca and Jamarra Ugle-Hagan it's impossible to think otherwise. Bailey Humphrey may feel like he owes the club after his attempt at leaving during the trade period, and can they get the signature of Ben King locked away early in the season to quash any discussion of him heading home to Victoria? Subscribe to AFL Daily and never miss an episode. Rate and review wherever you listen to podcasts.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Nathan Schmook and Michael Whiting bring you the latest footy news on AFL Daily. West Coast are in focus after their tumultuous 1-win season under new coach Andrew McQualter. Has the mood changed around 'Mini' heading into his second season at the helm? How pivotal will picks 1 and 2 be in this years draft for the club that's seemingly been in free-fall since the 2018 premiership. Subscribe to AFL Daily and never miss an episode. Rate and review wherever you listen to podcasts.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Damian Barrett and Sarah Olle bring you the latest footy news on AFL Daily. The Western Bulldogs missed the 8 in 2025, what steps do they need to put in place to get there in 2026. A fully fit and firing Cody Weightman will definitely help the forward line but what can they do about the backline that at times proved to be dysfunctional? Andrew Dillon speaks out about putting Bailey Smith on notice, and the AFLW heads into its final home and away round with spots inside the 8 on the line. Subscribe to AFL Daily and never miss an episode. Rate and review wherever you listen to podcasts.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Damian Barrett and Joe Pignataro bring you the latest footy news on AFL Daily. Andrew Welsh is going to be spending the summer attempting to galvanise and stabilise the Essendon footy club. What's the ceiling when it comes to Will Ashcroft who's extended his time at the Lions until 2030? Subscribe to AFL Daily and never miss an episode. Rate and review wherever you listen to podcasts.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Michael Halfpenny
AFL Damo
Clifton Simon
I just love her Blues theme intro humming. It blows my mind. Very sexy. 🥰
Jaegster
Impressed with Nat Edwards' German pronunciation!
Makrus Normendez
my god the way damo talks is unbearable. love footy news but the way he constructs and delivers sentences is so annoying. cant do it anymore.
Chris Sowade
Definitely agree on Mason Cox. I'm not a Collingwood supporter but that guy has had a raw deal of late. Glad to see Harvey rolling the dice!