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AFL Daily

Get the latest AFL news and storylines in 20 minutes every weekday morning as Damian Barrett and AFL.com.au's team of journalists cover the hottest topics on and off the field.

And every Wednesday, catch the midweek Round-Table, where Damo is joined by Nat Edwards, Josh Gabelich and Sarah Olle to debate everything happening around the league, on the field and off.

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Episodes

Marvel at the verbal volley's between Ross & Dimma, the love-fest at Melbourne is real

Damian Barrett and Michael Whiting bring you the latest footy news on AFL Daily. Melbourne has breathed life into its season, is this a mirror image of Brisbane from 2024? Collingwood overcame countless injuries & late withdrawals to put North Melbourne to the sword, Craig McRae adding another string to his coaching bow. The verbal stoush between Ross and Dimma erupted at Marvel Stadium last night, right as the SUNS entrenched themselves inside the top 4. Subscribe to AFL Daily and never mis...

May 25, 202522 minSeason 1Ep. 1098

Bazlenka doesn't disappoint; Greene with envy for the milestone man; Richmond's youthful forwards

Damian Barrett and Nat Edwards bring you the latest footy news on AFL Daily. Bailey Smith v Bulldogs lived right up to the hype at GMHBA stadium last night with the Cats prevailing by 14 points. Toby Greene brings up his 250th game, is he the greatest Giant player in their short history? Richmond head into the 20th anniversary of Dreamtime at the G with plenty of youthful exuberance in the forward line. Subscribe to AFL Daily and never miss an episode. Rate and review wherever you listen to podc...

May 22, 202523 minSeason 1Ep. 1095

Bailey Smith v Western Bulldogs, the headline act tonight; Expect a Brisbane response at the G

Nathan Schmook and Michael Whiting bring you the latest footy news on AFL Daily. It's all about Bailey Smith vs. his old side tonight at GMHBA stadium, after weeks of back and forth the footy world will be watching with keen interest to see how the headline act of the round plays out. Brisbane head to the G to face off against the Hawks, a side that's had the measure of the Lions since 2019. What will Fremantle do in the ruck department this weekend against Port Adelaide? Subscribe to AFL Daily ...

May 21, 202520 minSeason 1Ep. 1094

ROUND TABLE: St Kilda's modern-day Stephen Milne, Bulldogs v Bailey: It's time

Nat Edwards, Damian Barrett, Josh Gabelich and Sarah bring you the AFL Daily Round Table in 2025. Start your humpday hearing about the latest news in the world of footy plus light-hearted banter and crazy takes on pop-culture, sport and entertainment. Praise for Jack Higgins with how far he has come, he is “exploding” in 2025 Sarah’s excitement is surrounding the Gold Coast SUNS A surprise name has emerged as one of the biggest targets to coach Tasmania Bailey Smith faces off against the Bulldog...

May 20, 202547 minSeason 1Ep. 1093

Saints parked in no-man lands, Tassie coach: Buckley's chance, Gawn cold on Jackson comments

Damian Barrett and Sarah Olle bring you the latest footy news on AFL Daily. Are the Saints pushing for finals or in a rebuild phase? It's hard to get a gauge on this team who made the move to sack Brett Ratten at the end of 2022, but have they made any real advancements? Nathan Buckley is open to coaching the next club to join the AFL, Tasmania. Max Gawn has apologised for fuelling speculation about Luke Jackson returning back to Melbourne from the Dockers. How does Dean Cox handle the "bad boys...

May 19, 202519 minSeason 1Ep. 1092

There's a pulse in the Demons season, Have Port checked out under Kenny?

Damian Barrett and Josh Gabelich bring you the latest footy news on AFL Daily. After starting the year 0-5 Melbourne has now moved to 4-6. After toppling the reigning premiers at the Gabba, is there season still alive? West Coast have had an emotional weekend after the sudden passing of Adam Selwood, they were able to honour him by claiming their first win of the season and first under Andrew McQualter. North Melbourne finally held on to be victorious at the G yesterday over the Tigers plus a Go...

May 18, 202521 minSeason 1Ep. 1091

SUNS hot in Darwin, tribute to the Australian football icon Robert Walls

Damian Barrett and Nat Edwards bring you the latest footy news on AFL Daily. Gold Coast SUNS are now firmly entrenched inside the top 8 and on their way to the clubs first ever finals series. TDK won't take to the field tonight for the Blues when they face off against the Swans. We pay our respects to Robert Walls an icon of Australian rules football who sadly passed away yesterday. Subscribe to AFL Daily and never miss an episode. Rate and review wherever you listen to podcasts. See omnystudio....

May 15, 202522 minSeason 1Ep. 1090

Keen for Keane, is Melbourne calling for Jackson, SUNS Prelim Final bound?

Nathan Schmook and Michael Whiting bring you the latest footy news on AFL Daily. Round 10 kicks off tonight in Darwin, can the SUNS continue their dominance over the Hawks and their surge towards the clubs first ever finals campaign. Will Luke Jackson be in Fremantle colours in 2026? We have the latest and an Adelaide Crow is the latest addition to the Thursday Great Man. Subscribe to AFL Daily and never miss an episode. Rate and review wherever you listen to podcasts. See omnystudio.com/listene...

May 14, 202518 minSeason 1Ep. 1089

ROUND TABLE: Ginni back & firing, progress at North, ageing Pies keep on keeping on

Nat Edwards, Damian Barrett, Josh Gabelich and Sarah bring you the AFL Daily Round Table in 2025. Start your humpday hearing about the latest news in the world of footy plus light-hearted banter and crazy takes on pop-culture, sport and entertainment. Could the son of SOS find his way into an All-Australian guernsey on the back of his start to the season Jack Ginnivan’s insight in going back to the VFL to rediscover his form Adem Yze looks to have a bit more freedom when it comes to facing the m...

May 13, 202542 minSeason 1Ep. 1088

It's big-boy month for Hawthorn, could Luke Jackson land back at the Demons?

Damian Barrett and Sarah Olle bring you the latest footy news on AFL Daily. Hawthorn's next 5 weeks of the season will likely determine whether the side that took it all before them in 2024 will be doing the same in 2025. The AFL Commission met in Darwin yesterday, Damo has the latest. Did Max Gawn drop a cheeky bomb in his weekly radio spot about a potential return back to Melbourne for a premiership teammate of his? Subscribe to AFL Daily and never miss an episode. Rate and review wherever you...

May 12, 202518 minSeason 1Ep. 1087

GWS produce a GIANT performance, don't forget the other Zach in red & black

Damian Barrett and Josh Gabelich bring you the latest footy news on AFL Daily. For the fifth time in a row the Giants have saluted at GMHBA stadium to upset the Cats in a weekend thriller. Both the Lions and Roos couldn't be split down in Tassie while the Tigers have found their way to a third win after only managing two in 2024. A new role for Clayton Oliver? And, a young Bombers defender is starting to make his mark. Subscribe to AFL Daily and never miss an episode. Rate and review wherever yo...

May 11, 202519 minSeason 1Ep. 1086

Collingwood's "best win" of 2025, no Rioli in the Showdown, Spud's Game tonight

Damian Barrett and Joe Pignataro bring you the latest footy news on AFL Daily. Collingwood have produced their best win of the season, heading over to Perth after resting four of it's stars and trailing by 20 points early on in the piece. Jamie Elliott the star booting 6 goals. Willie Rioli won't play this weekend after he withdrew from the Showdown off the back of the week he has had. Can Carlton respond tonight at Marvel Stadium when they tackle the Saints in Spud's Game? A key member of the D...

May 08, 202520 minSeason 1Ep. 1085

Port putting a week off-field behind them ahead of the games greatest rivalry

Nathan Schmook and Michael Whiting bring you the latest footy news on AFL Daily. Willie Rioli and Port Adelaide have been in the centre of the news this week, they're trying to put that plus a 90-point loss behind them ahead of Showdown 57 this weekend. Fremantle do battle with Collingwood tonight at Optus Stadium, the Magpies have rested some of their stalwarts, does this open the door for a Dockers victory? Gold Coast head to the top-end to face off against the Dogs and we add 2 Eagles to the ...

May 07, 202521 minSeason 1Ep. 1084

ROUND-TABLE: Collingwood's list-management strategy, Bailey's talking the talk & walking the walk

Nat Edwards, Damian Barrett, Josh Gabelich and Sarah bring you the AFL Daily Round Table in 2025. Start your humpday hearing about the latest news in the world of footy plus light-hearted banter and crazy takes on pop-culture, sport and entertainment. Impressive weekend performances from a handful of captains Willie Rioli, should he have faced a greater sanction from the AFL? Bailey Smith has thrown some extra spice at the Dogs ahead of their Round 11 meeting Collingwood following overseas trend...

May 06, 202543 minSeason 1Ep. 1084

Fly's media approach, nowhere to hide for Freo, here we go again for Gawn

Damian Barrett and Sarah Olle bring you the latest footy news on AFL Daily. Ahead of their encounter on Thursday night we take a look at the comparisons between Collingwood's Craig McRae and Fremantle's Justin Longmuir. Max Gawn has faced questions yet again about the future of Clayton Oliver. Another player caught giving the bird to the fans and the May update on The 25. Subscribe to AFL Daily and never miss an episode. Rate and review wherever you listen to podcasts. See omnystudio.com/listene...

May 05, 202519 minSeason 1Ep. 1083

Lions premiership favourites, Bailey Smith bites the Bulldogs, Dangerfield seeking history

Damian Barrett and Josh Gabelich bring you the latest footy news on AFL Daily. The reigning premiers conclude round 8 sitting on top of the ladder and sending statements to the competition that they are the premiership favourites again in 2025. Luke Beveridge has never coached better than he has right now, while a former player under him has had a crack at the Dogs over the weekend. Patrick Dangerfield could find his way to a ninth AA blazer, if we were to pick the side right now he'd be a lock....

May 04, 202521 minSeason 1Ep. 1082

Merrett produces shades of Bucks, a new record is set at the MCG tomorrow night

Damian Barrett and Nat Edwards bring you the latest footy news on AFL Daily. The Bombers held off the Kangaroos in a tight one at Marvel Stadium last night. Clayton Oliver will sit out the Demons trip to Perth this weekend while Jack Crisp breaks the long standing consecutive games record tomorrow night at the G against the Cats. Subscribe to AFL Daily and never miss an episode. Rate and review wherever you listen to podcasts. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....

May 01, 202522 minSeason 1Ep. 1081

Most anticipated Q-Clash in history, battle lines drawn in Sydney, Carlton's defensive stronghold

Nathan Schmook and Michael Whiting bring you the latest footy news on AFL Daily. All eyes will be glued to the TV on Sunday night for the most-anticipated Q-Clash in the history of the match up between the Lions and the SUNS. Sydney and GWS genuinely hate one another, they'll be doing battle this weekend. Usually these sides are fighting for top rungs on the ladder, at the moment they're fighting to get back into form. Can Carlton curtail the influence of the Adelaide power forward line and anot...

Apr 30, 202521 minSeason 1Ep. 1080

ROUND-TABLE: Jamarra takes leave of absence, Scott's lack of humility, confrontational Ross

Nat Edwards, Damian Barrett, Josh Gabelich and Sarah bring you the AFL Daily Round Table in 2025. Start your humpday hearing about the latest news in the world of footy plus light-hearted banter and crazy takes on pop-culture, sport and entertainment. All praise for Harry McKay who played out of his skin on Sunday Should Chris Scott have shown a bit more humility post-game Did Ross have a right for his post game reaction in his post-match press conference Jamarra Ugle-Hagan takes a leave of abse...

Apr 29, 202544 minSeason 1Ep. 1079

Steele's rock solid season, Travelling Giants, SOS for SOS

Damian Barrett and Sarah Olle bring you the latest footy news on AFL Daily. Steele Sidebottom wound back the clock on Anzac Day with a career high performance earning him the Anzac medal & the 10 coaches votes, he is on-track to earn his second AA blazer at the ripe old age of 34. Paul Curtis and the Kangaroos are heading to the tribunal, Melbourne's search for a new CEO is over, the travelling Giants is a trend worth following and Carlton might need to find a replacement for the injured Jac...

Apr 28, 202518 minSeason 1Ep. 1078

Something special about Harry, Bevo's coaching masterclass, SUNS are rising

Damian Barrett and Josh Gabelich bring you the latest footy news on AFL Daily. Carlton produced their best performance of the season holding off the Cats at the MCG led by Harry McKay. Luke Beveridge is in the best coaching form of his 11 seasons right now with his back against the wall and out of contract at seasons end. The win by the SUNS sets up a tantalising Q-Clash next weekend, perhaps the best one we've ever seen. Subscribe to AFL Daily and never miss an episode. Rate and review wherever...

Apr 27, 202522 minSeason 1Ep. 1077

Chad calling the Harbour City home for another 2, Gawn "the best ever" at his craft

Damian Barrett and Nat Edwards bring you the latest footy news on AFL Daily. Chad Warner has committed to the Swans for the next 2 seasons which will take him through to free agency. Al Clarkson is "up for the fight" and in for the long-haul when it comes to lifting the Roos off the canvas. Melbourne has made it two wins in a row beating Richmond last night while we're all set for another chapter of the traditional Anzac Day match between Collingwood & Essendon today. Subscribe to AFL Daily ...

Apr 24, 202522 minSeason 1Ep. 1076

Port have done a ring around the Rozee, young SUNS set to fire, Freo's defensive identity crisis

Nathan Schmook and Michael Whiting bring you the latest footy news on AFL Daily. Can the youngsters of the Gold Coast SUNS respond this weekend after they suffered their first loss of the season? Connor Rozee has found a new home across the Port Adelaide half-back flank, Fremantle is trying to rediscover its defensive identity and we add a Bomber to the Thursday Great Man files. Subscribe to AFL Daily and never miss an episode. Rate and review wherever you listen to podcasts. See omnystudio.com/...

Apr 23, 202520 minSeason 1Ep. 1075

ROUND-TABLE: Remembering 30 years of Anzac Day, Clarko needs a North statement, fighting back against online trolls

Nat Edwards, Damian Barrett, Josh Gabelich and Sarah bring you the AFL Daily Round Table in 2025. Start your humpday hearing about the latest news in the world of footy plus light-hearted banter and crazy takes on pop-culture, sport and entertainment. It only took 4 quarters for Marcus Bontempelli to show the footy world how impactful he is How does the court sentence impact Noah Balta and Richmond going forward The simple solution for Tom McCartin – Put him back into the defence Al Clarkson nee...

Apr 22, 202543 minSeason 1Ep. 1074

Bailey Smith is built for blockbusters, Tigers senior kings, Bont back to #1

Damian Barrett and Sarah Olle bring you the latest footy news on AFL Daily. Geelong and Hawthorn played out a game of footy yesterday that befitted the Easter Monday blockbuster title it has garnered. Headlined by Bailey Smith and the Cats walking away winners. A silver lining for Sam Darcy who has avoided an ACL tear despite a serious knee injury, Richmond's senior heads prevailed on the weekend & will head into Thursday night full of confidence. Damo's Thinking Person's MVP for Round 6 is ...

Apr 21, 202521 minSeason 1Ep. 1073

A shattering night for Sam Darcy, Bont's return a silver-lining

Damian Barrett and Josh Gabelich bring you the latest footy news on AFL Daily. The latest on the expected ACL tear to Bulldogs young gun Sam Darcy. The Dogs continued their winning ways despite the adversity led by the return of Marcus Bontempelli in a best on ground performance. Essendon is in need of another ruck with Sam Draper joining Nick Bryan on the Bombers long-term injury list. There's worries emerging at the Swans who haven't posted a win at home this year, while Port Adelaide have fou...

Apr 20, 202520 minSeason 1Ep. 1072

Daicos delight as the Magpies tame the Lions, Dogs at the end of their Jamarra tether?

Damian Barrett and Nat Edwards bring you the latest footy news on AFL Daily. The Magpies sit on top of the ladder after a resounding 52 point win over the previously undefeated Brisbane Lions at the Gabba last night. North Melbourne face off against the Blues today in the now annual Good Friday clash. Are the Bulldogs at their wits end with Jamarra? Did Richmond make the right call on selecting Noah Balta and has Simon Goodwin swung the axe a week too late? Subscribe to AFL Daily and never miss ...

Apr 17, 202522 minSeason 1Ep. 1071

Temperature test for Collingwood & Brisbane, Woosha's call for calm at the Eagles

Nathan Schmook and Michael Whiting bring you the latest footy news on AFL Daily. Easter Weekend kicks off with a bang tonight at the Gabba with the Magpies in town to tackle the Brisbane Lions. The last 2 premiers face off in a must watch contest. John Worsfold has gone one on one with Schmooky with an overview that the Eagles are on the right path in getting their club back on track. It's short term pain for long term gain with fresh faces coming through. Have the Giants snuck under the radar t...

Apr 16, 202521 minSeason 1Ep. 1070

ROUND-TABLE: Cats quiet achiever, little change at North, Melbourne's dee-saster

Damian Barrett, Josh Gabelich and Sarah bring you the AFL Daily Round Table in 2025. Start your humpday hearing about the latest news in the world of footy plus light-hearted banter and crazy takes on pop-culture, sport and entertainment. The quiet achiever in the Geelong midfield The SUNS are on track to breakthrough for their first finals campaign It’s a lot more of the same old at North Melbourne Not enough progress has been made under Al Clarkson The lay of the land at Gather Round It’s a de...

Apr 15, 202535 minSeason 1Ep. 1069

Sidebottom & Co, getting better with age; Are the Bombers better than Brad Scott has us believing?

Damian Barrett and Sarah Olle bring you the latest footy news on AFL Daily. The elder statesman of the competition continue to shine brightly and prove that age is merely a number in 2025. Sydney has gaps it needs to fill, and fill fast after their disappointing loss to Collingwood. West Coast still hasn't hit rock bottom according to Damo with stark numbers to match, and are the Bombers better than Brad Scott would have us believe? Subscribe to AFL Daily and never miss an episode. Rate and revi...

Apr 14, 202518 minSeason 1Ep. 1068
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