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The AFL must publicly clarify its stance on slurs; Round 24 previews

This week, RoCo and Rocket discuss everything Izak Rankine, and urge the AFL to come out and publicly clarify its stance and policy on anti-gay slurs. Plus, Nasiah Wanganeen-Miler's two-year extension, and every Round 24 game (including Suns vs. Dons!) previewed! Join Rohan Connolly and Rodney Eade on the Footyology podcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Aug 20, 2025•1 hr 19 min•Season 9Ep. 24

'Ineptitude!': Footy's biggest issue, plus ladder predictors and Round 23 previews

This week, RoCo and Rocket delve into one of footy's most pressing issues, run thorugh their ladder predictions for the last two weeks, and talk Grand Final entertainment. Plus, every Round 23 game previewed. Join Rohan Connolly and Rodney Eade on the Footyology podcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Aug 13, 2025•1 hr 3 min•Season 9Ep. 25

The 'perfect storm' which ended Goodwin; plus Round 22 previews

Roco and Rocket dissect the decision for Melbourne to sack premiership coach Simon Goodwin, discuss the Pies' flag chances despite a late-season slump, and preview every Round 22 game. Join Rohan Connolly and Rodney Eade on the Footyology podcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Aug 06, 2025•1 hr 11 min•Season 9Ep. 24

What do the Demons do with Goodwin? Plus, Round 21 previews

This week, RoCo and Rocket discuss the future of Melbourne coach Simon Goodwin, plus the latest fixturing woes, a look at Greg Swann's must-dos, and every Round 21 game previewed. Join Rohan Connolly and Rodney Eade on the Footyology podcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jul 30, 2025•1 hr 7 min•Season 9Ep. 24

The MRO has lost the plot; what Greg Swann must address. Plus, Round 20 previews

This week, RoCo and Rocket discuss what incoming AFL footy boss Greg Swann needs to address, look at the MRO's (poor) handling of some incidents from the weekend, and preview every Round 20 game. Join Rohan Connolly and Rodney Eade on the Footyology podcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jul 23, 2025•1 hr 13 min•Season 9Ep. 22

AFL must fix 'rubbish' inconsistency with punishments, Plus Round 19 previews

This week, RoCo and Rocket discuss the rank inconsistency with which the AFL hands down punishments for various 'crimes'. Plus further analysis on the contenders' lists, and every Round 19 previewed. Join Rohan Connolly and Rodney Eade on the Footyology podcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jul 16, 2025•1 hr 22 min•Season 9Ep. 21

In-season competition idea 'an AFL brainfart'; Round 18 previews

This week, RoCo and Rocket look at the merits (or not!) of an in-season tournament to run alongside the AFL home and away season, likening the idea to the Big Bash's overexpansion. Plus, they preview every Round 18 game. Join Rohan Connolly and Rodney Eade on the Footyology podcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jul 09, 2025•1 hr 18 min•Season 9Ep. 20

Are players coming back from injury too soon? Plus Round 16 previews

This week, Rocket and Roco look at injuries - specifically those who come back sooner than they should, in the wake of the Adam Treloar calf. Plus, they preview every Round 16 game! Join Rohan Connolly and Rodney Eade on the Footyology podcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jul 02, 2025•1 hr 8 min•Season 9Ep. 18

Rocket on what makes up a premiership-winning list; Round 17 previews

RoCo and Rocket discuss Tom Lynch's five-game suspension for his hit on Jordon Butts, and weigh up where the retiring Dom Sheed ranks for clutch moments in a Grand Final. Plus, what constitutes a premiership-winning list, and every Round 17 game previewed. Join Rohan Connolly and Rodney Eade on the Footyology podcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jul 02, 2025•1 hr 16 min•Season 9Ep. 19

How the Cats are using Smith and Holmes; every Round 15 game previewed

This week, Rocket drills down on the Cats, and the success they've had in using Max Holmes and Bailey Smith as the best power running combo in the league. Plus, discussion on Jamarra Ugle-Hagan's return to training, and previews for every Round 15 game. Join Rohan Connolly and Rodney Eade on the Footyology podcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jun 18, 2025•1 hr 9 min•Season 9Ep. 17

Has footy become too dour? Plus HoF chat, and every Round 14 game previewed

This week, RoCo and Rocket discuss the state of the game, the latest Hall of Fame inductees, and more, plus they preview every Round 14 clash. Join Rohan Connolly and Rodney Eade on the Footyology podcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jun 11, 2025•1 hr 12 min•Season 9Ep. 16

AFL's big win; should clubs stop selling home games? Plus Round 13 previewed

This week, RoCo and Rocket unpack changes at AFL HQ and dub Greg Swann’s appointment ‘a big win’ for the game, weigh up the pros and cons of clubs selling their home games interstate, and preview a huge slate of Round 13 games. Join Rohan Connolly and Rodney Eade on the Footyology podcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jun 04, 2025•1 hr 17 min•Season 9Ep. 14

Hawks were 'set up to fail', plus every Round 12 game previewed

This week, RoCo and Rocket look at Alex Pearce's tribunal win and Melbourne's resurgence and Hawthorn's slump. Plus, they preview every Round 12 game. Join Rohan Connolly and Rodney Eade on the Footyology podcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

May 28, 2025•1 hr 10 min•Season 9Ep. 13

James Hird to Bombers? Bucks to Tassie? Plus, every Round 11 game previewed

This week, Roco and Rocket discuss the 'James Hird to Essendon' saga and the latest in the hunt for Tasmania's coach. Plus, every Round 11 game previewed. Join Rohan Connolly and Rodney Eade on the Footyology podcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

May 21, 2025•1 hr 15 min•Season 9Ep. 13

Umpire audio outrage a 'media beat-up'; HUGE Round 10 preview

This week, RoCo and Rocket unpack all the latest news including the Lachie Schultz concussion saga, and preview a massive slate of games in Round 10 as the season heats up. Join Rohan Connolly and Rodney Eade on the Footyology podcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

May 14, 2025•1 hr 16 min•Season 9Ep. 12

Rioli saga escalates; coaches with a Plan B; Round 9 previews

Rodney Eade is back with Rohan Connolly this week, talking all things Willie Rioli, plus the coaches who can pivot midway through a game. Plus, every Round 9 game previewed. Join Rodney Eade and Rohan Connolly on the Footyology podcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

May 07, 2025•1 hr 17 min•Season 9Ep. 11

MRO guidelines are 'horrible'; every Round 8 game previewed

Collingwood legend Tony Shaw joins RoCo to discussing the Paul Curtis tribunal decision and a heap more. Join Rohan Connolly and Tony Shaw on the Footyology podcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Apr 30, 2025•1 hr 11 min

Noah Balta sentencing, Jamarra's future, and every Round 7 game previewed!

This week, RoCo and Shawry discuss Noah Balta's court-mandated punishment after his assault case, discuss whether the Bulldogs' relationship with Jamarra Ugle-Hagan can be repaired, and preview every game of Round 7. Joing Rohan Connolly and Robert Shaw on the Footyology Podcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Apr 23, 2025•1 hr 21 min•Season 9Ep. 9

Willie Rioli social media episode unpacked, and every Round 6 game previewed!

This week, Rohan Connolly is joined by special guest co-host Robert Shaw to dissect the news of the week, including the Willie Rioli social media post and subsequent reaction. Plus, every Round 6 game previewed. Join Rohan Connolly and Robert Shaw on the Footyology podcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Apr 16, 2025•1 hr 28 min•Season 9Ep. 7

Is the quality of umpiring on the decline? Plus, Gather Round previews

This week, RoCo and Rocket discuss issues with umpires, and look at the teams nailing the premiership metrics, plus preview all nine Gather Round games. Join Rohan Connolly and Rodney Eade on the Footyology podcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Apr 09, 2025•1 hr 22 min•Season 9Ep. 7

Small ball or tall timber? Rocket analyses differing styles, plus Round 4 previews

This week on the Footyology podcast, Rohan Connolly and Rodney Eade dissect the difference in approach by Adelaide and Hawthorn in their forward lines, discuss the Noah Balta assault case, and preview all eight games in Round 4. Join Rohan Connolly and Rodney Eade on the Footyology podcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Apr 02, 2025•1 hr 23 min•Season 9Ep. 6

Essendon's issues unpacked; every Round 3 game previewed

This week on the Footyology podcast, Rohan Connolly and Rodney Eade delve into Essendon's problems, address the Simon Goodwin-Max Gawn drama, and preview every game in Round 3. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mar 26, 2025•1 hr 8 min•Season 9Ep. 4

Tribunal controversy, Tassie's new mascot, and huge Round 2 previews!

RoCo and Rocket chat all things tribunal after a marathon hearing after Round 1, discuss Tasmania's new logo, ask questions about the lack of questions for Ken Hinkley, and preview a massive Round 2. Join Rohan Connolly and Rodney Eade on the Footyology Podcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mar 19, 2025•1 hr 13 min•Season 9Ep. 4

Brad Scott's bizarre contract extension; massive Round 1 previews

RoCo and Rocket discuss players on personal leave, Opening Round, and Brad Scott's contract, plus preview every Round 1 match-up. Join Rohan Connolly and Rodney Eade on the Footyology Podcast. Game previews: Rich vs. Carl - 20:30 Haw vs. Ess - 25:50 Geel vs. Frem - 30:50 Syd vs. Bris - 36:05 WB vs. NM - 41:50 Coll vs. PA - 46:35 Adel vs. St K - 52:45 Mel vs. GWS - 57:40 WCE vs. GCS - 1:04:10 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices...

Mar 12, 2025•1 hr 8 min•Season 9Ep. 3

Opening Round thrown into chaos by Cyclone Alfred!

RoCo and Rocket discuss all the big news in the AFL, including the latest with Tropical Cyclone Alfred and how clubs would be coping, and Nicky Winmar considering joining a lawsuit against the AFL. Plus, massive previews of the two matches this week. Join Rohan Connolly and Rodney Eade on the ESPN Footy Podcast. Cyclone Alfred latest: 2:20 Nicky Winmar: 15:20 Sydney vs. Geelong: 23.13 GWS vs. Collingwood: 32:20 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices...

Mar 05, 2025•45 min•Season 9Ep. 2

Footyology is BACK! Analysing all 18 teams ahead of 2025

With the 2025 AFL season just around the corner, Rohan Connolly and Rodney Eade are back on the Footyology podcast, analysing every club ahead of a new year. Join Rohan Connolly and Rodney Eade on the Footyology podcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Feb 26, 2025•1 hr 52 min•Season 9Ep. 1

Breaking down the Lions' Grand Final win; the Swans' massive 'mistake'

RoCo and Rocket break down Brisbane's Grand Final win quarter by quarter, plus they analyse what the result means for both teams going forward. Join Rohan Connolly and Rodney Eade on the Footyology podcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sep 30, 2024•1 hr 2 min•Season 8Ep. 31

HUGE Grand Final preview; Brownlow unpacked; trade news

Rohan Connolly and Rodney Eade rate the seasons of Geelong and Port Adelaide, discuss the Brownlow, and preview the massive Grand Final between Sydney and Brisbane. Join Rohan Connolly and Rodney Eade on the Footyology podcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sep 25, 2024•1 hr 7 min•Season 8Ep. 30

Dusty to the Suns unpacked; two HUGE prelim final previews!

RoCo and Rocket wrap up the seasons of Hawthorn and GWS after their heartbreaking losses last week. Plus, trade rumours, why Dusty to the Suns might not be the best idea, and previews of two massive preliminary finals. Join Rohan Connolly and Rodney Eade on the Footyology Podcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sep 18, 2024•1 hr 2 min•Season 8Ep. 29

Dogs leaving the kennel; could be the end for Ken; two massive semifinals!

RoCo and Rocket wrap up the seasons of Carlton and the Western Bulldogs. Plus, trade latest, and previews of two massive semifinals. Join Rohan Connolly and Rodney Eade on the ESPN Footy Podcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sep 11, 2024•1 hr 1 min•Season 8Ep. 28

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