AFL Daily

Get the latest AFL stories every weekday morning as Damian Barrett and AFL.com.au's team of journalists cover the hottest topics on and off the field. And in 2024, we're introducing the weekly Round Table where the team come together mid-week to delve a little deeper - sometimes into the world of footy, sometimes into something else entirely...

The AFL commission discuss the Hawks, and what makes a great captain?

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.

10-18
21:19

Liberatore & McCartin's concussion history, Magpies combat for their slow-starts

Damian Barrett and Sarah Olle bring you all the latest footy news on AFL Daily. The concerning concussions to both Tom McCartin and Tom Liberatore respectively are ones to watch at both the Swans and the Dogs.  Collingwood's slow first quarters are being trumped by their second quarter blitz at the moment, the Brisbane Lions are in a world of pain with 5 players now out of action from ACL injuries and Sarah brings some Wednesday wisdom to the fore.  Subscribe to AFL Daily and never miss an episode. Rate and review wherever you listen to podcasts.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

05-07
19:00

ROUND-TABLE: AFL takes a united stand, is there reason to panic at the Dogs, Hawkins equals Selwood record & the Met-Gala madness

AFL Daily's weekly offering of the AFL Daily Round-Table featuring Damian Barrett, Nat Edwards, Sarah Olle and Josh Gabelich. Every Tuesday afternoon for your commute home, hear the team unpack the biggest talking points in the world of footy.  Damo is back in the house after being unavailable last week, where was he? Weekend Takeaways Western Bulldogs in focus, is there reason to panic? Tom Hawkins will equal Joel Selwood games record on Friday night The AFL takes a united stand against gender based violence What could the Met Gala possibly have to do with the AFL What are you looking forward to this weekend?  Subscribe to AFL Daily and never miss an episode. Rate and review wherever you listen to podcasts.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

05-07
40:27

Collingwood's mounting injuries, is Zach Merrett the #1 captain in the game?

Damian Barrett and Nathan Schmook bring you the latest footy news on AFL Daily. Zach Merrett has closed the gap on Isaac Heeney on the coaches votes tally, after another brilliant performance from the skipper of the Bombers we pose the question about his standing in the leadership space. Tom Liberatore will be observed and monitored as the Bulldogs rule him out indefinitely on the back of another concussion suffered over the weekend. Collingwood has got a mounting injury list with key forward Brodie Mihocek the latest Pie to add his name to the list. What will Fremantle do with their 3 first round draft picks later this year?  Subscribe to AFL Daily and never miss an episode. Rate and review wherever you listen to podcasts.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

05-06
20:24

Meritorious Lions, Hawks upstage the Dogs, Daicos delight over the old-enemy

Damian Barrett and Josh Gabelich bring you the latest footy news on AFL Daily. Brisbane produce a meritorious victory despite a night of chaos on the injury front. More of the underwhelming same from the Suns.  The Hawks upstage the Dogs at Marvel Stadium to put the spotlight on Bevo at the Whitten Oval.  The top 4 battled it out over the weekend with the Demons and the Swans prevailing, while it was a Daicos masterclass on Friday night.  Subscribe to AFL Daily and never miss an episode. Rate and review wherever you listen to podcasts.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

05-05
21:04

Hinkley owns his "mistake" for his captains call on Rozee & is there a contract squeeze at the Swans?

Damian Barrett and Nat Edwards bring you all the latest footy news on AFL Daily. Port Adelaide will head into a week with questions coming left, right and centre after the decision to play captain Connor Rozee backfired on them last night as he was subbed out at 3 quarter time, 6 days after tweaking his hamstring against St Kilda. Oli Florent's long-term contract agreement has left Logan McDonald and Will Hayward the final two pieces of the Swans puzzle to re-sign but is there enough room for them both? Round 8 continues tonight with the games oldest rivalry and Nat's drawing a long-bow in today's edition of Friday Fodder. Subscribe to AFL Daily and never miss an episode. Rate and review wherever you listen to podcasts.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

05-02
20:55

AFL clubs unite to stand against gender-based violence, Showdown 55 kicks off a huge round of rivalries

Michael Whiting and Nat Edwards bring you all the latest footy news on AFL Daily. The AFL is showing a united front coming together as a collective voice across this weekend’s round of matches to stand against the national crisis of gender-based violence in Australia. Across all nine Toyota AFL Premiership matches this weekend, our clubs, players, coaches, umpires and administration will come together to pay tribute to the women who have lost their lives to gender-based violence.  Ahead of the start of each match, players, senior coaches and umpires will come together in the centre of the ground to form a linked circle and pay a silent tribute to those women who have lost their lives.  This begins tonight with Showdown 55 between Port Adelaide and Adelaide, we take a look at that game. No room in the line up of the Powers for Jeremy Finlayson. The round will finish with the Q-Clash, there's no love-lost between these 2 sides either.  Subscribe to AFL Daily and never miss an episode. Rate and review wherever you listen to podcasts.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

05-01
24:49

How Sydney & Geelong are finding on-field success without their skippers

Damian Barrett and Sarah Olle bring you all the latest footy news on AFL Daily. Sydney have raised eyebrows in the last 24 hours with Callum Mills having a setback in his return to play from a calf injury, while the Cats again have to replace Patrick Dangerfield. On field it's not a concern with these sides sitting first and second on the table.  Despite North Melbourne blowing themselves up the day they moved on Brent Harvey, Drew Petrie, Nick Dal Santo and Michael Firrito. Damo is firm in the belief the Roos need to chase hard the experience of Scott Pendlebury. The Magpies legend would be the dream fit to the rabble at the Roos.  Jack Higgins' marathon tribunal hearing ended in the same place it started, with the Saints forward set to miss the next 3 weeks of footy.  Subscribe to AFL Daily and never miss an episode. Rate and review wherever you listen to podcasts.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

04-30
20:10

ROUND-TABLE: The Cats are purring, love for Sloane, and Longmire responds to Wicks' critics

AFL Daily's newest offering is the AFL Daily Round-Table featuring Josh Gabelich, Nat Edwards, Sarah Olle and Cal Twomey Every Tuesday afternoon for your commute home, hear the team unpack the biggest talking points in the world of footy.  Geelong holding a 7-0 record Weekend Takeaways The universally loved Rory Sloane John Longmire responds to the critics on Sam Wicks Harley Reid back in action this weekend Round 8 is an unofficial rivalry round Subscribe to AFL Daily and never miss an episode. Rate and review wherever you listen to podcasts.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

04-30
41:30

Why Lloydy can't yet trust Carlton & a season-defining Showdown

Damian Barrett and Nathan Schmook bring you the latest footy news on AFL Daily. Thursday night is a headline act to open up Round 8 of the AFL season, Port Adelaide will need to replace a trio of stars including the skipper Connor Rozee. Adelaide will be farewelling club champion Rory Sloane who announced his retirement yesterday and a win could get their season back on track.  Carlton can't be trusted according to Matthew Lloyd and if they're not on their game could be found out by Collingwood on Friday night.  Subscribe to AFL Daily and never miss an episode. Rate and review wherever you listen to podcasts.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

04-29
18:28

Sydney showing no ill-effects from life after Buddy

Damian Barrett and Josh Gabelich bring you the latest footy news on AFL Daily. Sydney are beautifully placed post the Buddy Franklin era, Geelong are the Premiership favourites after 7 rounds.  Michael Voss has set a new standard at Carlton, a position that both Gabo and Damo love. The Hawks have seemingly gone backwards this year, Nat Fyfe has wound back the clock to his very best and the Thinking Person's Top 5 is on the agenda.  Subscribe to AFL Daily and never miss an episode. Rate and review wherever you listen to podcasts.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

04-28
21:29

Anzac Day epic: The season's first draw as an Orange Tsunami hits the nations capital

Damian Barrett and Nat Edwards bring you all the latest footy news on AFL Daily. The Magpies and Bombers, like they did in 1995 have played off in a draw on Anzac Day sparking the debate about whether we need to bring extra time into home and away matches. The unheralded stars of the Giants were on show as they obliterated the Lions after half-time. Harley Reid is having a rest this weekend with fellow draftee Ryley Sanders sent back to the VFL. Nat has a Friday Fodder that is not to be missed!  Subscribe to AFL Daily and never miss an episode. Rate and review wherever you listen to podcasts.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

04-25
26:43

Demons show grit when it matters, both Essendon & Collingwood are humming

Damian Barrett and Michael Whiting bring you the latest footy news on AFL Daily. The Demons overcame a tough Tigers outfit in the first half to produce a gritty win and continue on their merry way. Have they found a fresh forward in Daniel Turner? Marlion Pickett is in hot water for his tummy tap to Clayton Oliver whilst Max Gawn is the clubhouse leader for another AA blazer. Collingwood and Essendon are primed to do battle at the MCG today, as the Giants (on paper) seem vulnerable tonight against the Lions in the nations capital.  Subscribe to AFL Daily and never miss an episode. Rate and review wherever you listen to podcasts.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

04-24
19:38

Tribunal confusion, vindicated Tex & 1 man has changed the Eagles from unwatchable to unmissable

Damian Barrett and Michael Whiting bring you the latest footy news on AFL Daily. Confusion reigns supreme: Are the AFL Tribunal sending mixed messages after the MRO and the AFL verdicts send players there on a Tuesday night?  While some people will think Tex Walker has sour grapes with his comments post-game but he's been vindicated by the AFL admitting fault on all three occasions and the parallels between Harley Reid and Chris Judd are clear for all to see.   Subscribe to AFL Daily and never miss an episode. Rate and review wherever you listen to podcasts.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

04-23
23:10

ROUND TABLE: Damo's Harley hype, significance of Anzac Day, North nowhere near reaching the bottom

AFL Daily's newest offering is the AFL Daily Round-Table featuring Damian Barrett, Nat Edwards, Sarah Olle. Every Tuesday afternoon for your commute home, hear the team unpack the biggest talking points in the world of footy.  Weekend takeaways Anzac weekend is a belter Scott Pendlebury closing on 10,000 disposals Skinfolds removed from AFL draft testing Josh Rachele shows a different form of bravery There's no end in sight to the woes at North Melbourne What are you looking forward to this weekend Subscribe to AFL Daily and never miss an episode. Rate and review wherever you listen to podcasts.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

04-23
38:30

Josh Rachele opens up, no improvement at North, the fallout from the Dockers derby disaster

Damian Barrett and Nathan Schmook bring you the latest footy news on AFL Daily. Josh Rachele has opened up about the 2 dropped marks at crucial moments from Friday nights loss to Essendon, but there's a silver-lining that our team can see. The staggering numbers at North Melbourne that is showing little to no improvement at all in the foreseeable future.  The AFL tribunal sits tonight and the fallout from the Dockers loss to West Coast is being felt right across WA.  Subscribe to AFL Daily and never miss an episode. Rate and review wherever you listen to podcasts.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

04-22
22:07

Reid about the new Prince of Perth, write off Collingwood at your own peril

Damian Barrett and Josh Gabelich bring you the latest footy news on AFL Daily. It's happened again in Perth, Harley Reid has put the Eagles on his shoulders and guided them to a second consecutive win.  Collingwood are back in business which is a warning sign for the rest of the competition, whilst the aura around Brisbane and the Gabba is shattered by the Cats.  Will GWS fight Toby Greene's 1-match ban at the Tribunal? Carlton has the best 1-2 punch in the game and Damo's top-5 for Round 6 is now available.  Subscribe to AFL Daily and never miss an episode. Rate and review wherever you listen to podcasts.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

04-21
21:35

Dogs bite back, A big F for the Saints, No love between Mitchell & Clarko

Damian Barrett and Sarah Olle bring you all the latest footy news on AFL Daily. The Bulldogs got themselves off the canvas with an emphatic performance over St Kilda last night to shift the pressure onto Ross Lyon's side. Chris Scott has thought through his opinion on Charlie Cameron's team using the "good bloke" character reference at the Tribunal which has raised eyebrows this week. Congratulations to Chelsea Roffey who reaches her 300th game waving the flags as we look t the rest of the teams for this weekend and Sarah has Friday Fodder with Damo lined up agai.  Subscribe to AFL Daily and never miss an episode. Rate and review wherever you listen to podcasts.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

04-18
23:56

Saints v Dogs is already a season defining contest & how will the game look in 10 years time?

Michael Whiting and Nathan Schmook bring you all the latest footy news on AFL Daily. Tonight is a season defining match up in more ways than one for the Saints and the Dogs, it's a battle of Bevo and Ross the Boss in the coaches box with the spotlight fairly and squarely on the loser. Will the AFL change the way character references are used at the tribunal on the back of Charlie Cameron being downgraded and free to play against Geelong? Plus, Schmooky has delved into the crystal ball and had a look at how the game will roll out for the players in a decade from now.  Subscribe to AFL Daily and never miss an episode. Rate and review wherever you listen to podcasts.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

04-17
23:00

Round 6: Storylines spinning from every game & Damo's deep-dive into the Dogs

Damian Barrett and Nathan Schmook bring you the latest footy news on AFL Daily. Round 6 is set to be a round for the ages, every game has something on the line, we unpack the key storylines for the 8 match-ups. Freo are set to change the layout of a forward line that's managed only 9 goals across the past 3 games.  And, Damo has taken a deep-dive into the issues at the Bulldogs.  Subscribe to AFL Daily and never miss an episode. Rate and review wherever you listen to podcasts.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

04-16
22:25

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