And just like that, the AFL season is officially over. This week, we’re wrapping things up with a massive episode!
We kick things off with all the highlights from the W Awards — including Ash Riddell’s incredible acceptance speech and the All Australian squad making their entrance on that moving stage. (You can catch the full 2025 AFLW AA team here, too.)
Then it’s time to break down the AFLW Grand Final: the pre-game entertainment, the celebrity spotting, and an inside scoop from our very own on ground reporter, Mon. Plus, a full recap of all the on-field action.
It wouldn’t be the season's end without a little off-field chaos, so we also take you through this week’s biggest coaching and staffing changes across the league.
And finally, we unpack the AFLW assistance packages handed to GWS, Collingwood and Gold Coast — what they are and why they exist.
This week, Mon shares this TikTok from GWS, plus some bonus content from the Mckay Sisters, while Marielle shares this instagram reel from AFL women's, plus a bonus reel from the Gold Coast Suns.
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We’re having a post finals bye next week but we’ll be back in your ears soon with the anyone’s game best and fairest episode!
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It’s W GF week and we are buzzing! But first wedding chat, Jeremy Cameron’s entrance at Toby Greene’s wedding is a must see. We break down a huge prelim weekend, starting with North v Melbourne. Check out the tussle between former team mates Eden Zanker and Libby Birch, Taylah Harris’ speckie and Blaithin Bogue’s goals. Brisbane had a dominant win over Carlton but the Blues’ had the vibes coming into this game. Check out their business as usual training entrance and their Veronicas shout-out here. Brisbane brought the energy post game, we loved coach Craig Starcevich and Belle Dawes’ celebratory chest bump.
And yes, it’s North vs Brisbane in the Grand Final for the 3rd straight year. We also unpack all the draft headlines. Check out the big-sibling energy from the Duursmas here and pics of Willem’s dance career here. We wrap some retirements, resignations and relocations.
Finally, we discuss Sky Sports’ misstep with its female-focused TikTok account with recommended reading from Lauren Beckman (Missing Perspectives) and Bridget McArthur (ABC).
This week, Mon shares this TikTok from Port Adelaide, while Marielle shares this TikTok from afl play.
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Happy Wednesday! We kick things off with all the AFLW semi-final action. Don’t miss the ripper tackle sequence between Melbourne’s Kate Hore and Adelaide’s Ebony Marinoff, and have a look at Hawthorn’s banners from last week and this week side-by-side after all the chat about their size (including from us… sorry, not sorry!).
Over at Carlton, the vibes were high with their finals-series burials to summon good weather. Make sure you check out the Week 1 & Week 2 videos (a collab with @thefootywithbrodenkelly).. Huge thanks to @framedbyrachel_ for walking us through the full sausage-burial tradition—also, if you need an engagement or wedding photographer, she’s your gal. And yes, Sophie McKay is back at it with the goal celebrations… and her family definitely has thoughts.
We also shout out Kaitlyn Srhoj for speaking openly about her journey with an eating disorder—an important and powerful moment.
Plus, there are fresh records in the 22-under-22 AFLW squad, the men’s 2026 fixture has officially dropped (check out Hawthorn’s & Port Adelaide’s fixture announcements and Marnie Vinall’s insightful analysis of the timing of the wild round annoucement). . Finally, the charges (and suppression order) against Geelong’s Tanner Bruhn have been withdrawn.
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This week, Mon shares this TikTok from aflwomens, while Marielle shares this instagram reel from lionsaflw.
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Welcome to week 1 of the AFLW finals series! Vibes are as high as the on-field tensions and we are here for it, so we kick off this ep unpacking this round. Enjoy this carousel of some of the Carlton gal’s goal celebrations and watch the Ebony Marinoff & Anne Hatchard get the updates on the Brisbane-Melbourne game here.
We then cover the AFLW All-Australian initial squad. Sydney are on the hunt for a new W coach meanwhile the AFLM’s second ever female field umpire has been promoted from the rookie list. The AFL’s plans for opening round and a wildcard round have been revealed and lastly, we explain the umpire throw-in rules in the W. Check out GWS’ thread of their job description for their Senior Social Media Manager role here.
This week, Mon shares this Instagram Reel from abc sport, while Marielle shares this Instagram Reel from the Crows AFLW.
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We are heading into Week 1 of the W Finals Series this week - you can grab tickets here. But first, we cover all things Round 12 of the home & away season, including North Melbourne’s history making undefeated streak and Gemma Houghton’s epic after the siren score to become the first 100-goal player in the W. Check out the photo of the Port Adelaide players reaction here.
You can admire the workmanship behind Anne Hatchard’s braids here. We then touch on some big retirements that have been announced this week and unpack Richmond’s independent review of their AFLW branch. Plus, don’t forget to vote for your 22under22 squad (vote.22under22.com.au)!
Some high profile men’s players have been charged by Victoria Police and there’s a heap of new rule changes for the men’s game in 2026 - this page has videos to help explain these changes.
This week, Mon shares this TikTok from the Geelong Cats (and this bonus post from the Brisbane Lions), while Marielle shares this instagram reel, also from Geelong Womens.
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This week’s sources come from:
2025 NAB AFLW Premiership fixture unveiled for milestone season on afl.com.au
Can record-breaking Roos go higher or is a downturn coming? By Phoebe McWilliams for afl.com.au
A Gem of a moment: Houghton on magic 100th goal by Martin Pegan for afl.com.au
Dons spoil Swans’ finals hope with first win in eight weeks on afl.com.au
AFLW: From Idol to inspiration - Anne Hatchard’s 100-game story by Daniela Harvey for afc.com.au
Inaugural Swans co-captain announces retirement on sydneyswans.com.au
Who’s hanging up the boots? Your club’s retiring players by Sarah Black for afl.com.au
‘Now it’s their turn’: Retiring Cats skipper on passing the baton by Sarah Black for afl.com.au
Kate Darby Announces Retirement from AFLW on geelongcats.com.au
Ex-Blues boss to lead Tigers review after disappointing year by Gemma Bastiani for afl.com.au
Tigers ‘embrace’ review into AFLW program by Danielle Croci for richmondfc.com.au
Richmond VFLW Alignment Update on richmondfc.com.au
Power dominate AGAIN as all-time record for duo-looms: 2025 22Under22 AFLW squad revealed by Will Faulkner for Fox Sports
AFL stars Dion Prestia, Steven May charged over Sorrento Boxing Day fight by Hannah Kennelly for The Age
Club Statement - Steven May on melbournefc.com.au
Clubs break silence on charged premiership pair on sen.com.au
Violent Behaviour on legalaid.vic.gov.au
AFL reveals SEVEN rule changes for 2026 season in huge attempt to solve growing issue by Jack Jovanovski for Fox Sports
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Buckle up, besties — we don’t mess around this week. We’re unpacking Jacob Gaynor’s big move to Tassie (check out the interview Mon recommended with him here), giving you the lowdown on AFLW Round 11 (the finals race is heating up), and chatting about cult figure Stuart Dew’s move to Port Adelaide.
Plus, the AFL is bringing State of Origin back (retro chic, anyone?), Kate McCarthy has thoughts on where the AFLW Grand Final should be played, and Bailey Smith elicits a response from the AFL after another social media post. Caroline Wilson’s article responding to Geelong’s Mad Monday outfits is here in case you want a refresher.
We’re also decoding one of footy’s most used but underexplained stats — metres gained — in a way that’ll actually make sense. And don’t miss our twist on the usual social segment.
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Welcome back to the chaos, apologies in advance for any delirium that comes your way. We kick off with Mon sharing some sporting related celeb sightings! We then break down all the highlights from pride round week 2 in the W. Check out the Collingwood player designs for their fine line tattoos collab here.
The trade period is finally over so we chat about all the successful and not so successful trades. Check out the AFL’s doco following journalist Cal Twomey on the last day of the trade period here.
Some big names have been delisted from Collingwood and we’re a little sad about it! Meanwhile their former coach and captain Nathan Buckley has signed on as an assistant coach at Geelong. Tasmania are really excited for him?
We also cover the AFL giving Tarryn Thomas the green light to rejoin the league. Marnie Vinall had a great take on this, check out her video here. Finally, we break down what a clearance is.
This week, Mon shares this TikTok from AFLW, while Marielle shares this Instagram Reel from Hawthorn AFLW.
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This week’s sources come from:
Terrific Tahau helps Power put dent in Hawks’ top-two hopes by Jason Phelan for afl.com.au
AFLW Round 10 Port Adelaide Power defeat Hawthorn Hawks, West Coast Eagles down Geelong Cats on abc.net.au
Kangaroos defeat Crows by 40 points to move closer to winning record as Saints, Dockers and Demons notch victories on abc.net.au
Remarkable record in sight as unstoppable Roos thump Crows by Sarah Black for afl.com.au
Tigers tough it out to down Pies, clinch second win by Kaitlyn Ferber for afl.com.au
Great Barrier Grief Hot Dogs pile pain on cold Suns in Mackay by Michael Whiting for afl.com.au
McMull-in for Round 10 Clash on goldcoastfc.com.au
Gold Coast Suns Instagram Post announcing Sienna McMullin’s debut
AFL Trade Tracker on afl.com.au
Why Merrett saga was ‘line in the sand’ moment for Dons… and how it will hurt Hawks by Dylan Bolch for Fox Sports
The candidates to replace Zach Merrett as Essendon captain by Callum Twomey for afl.com.au
Carlton FC’s Insta Post farewelling Charlie Curnow
St Kilda FC’s Insta Post farewelling Jack Steele
Melbourne FC’s Insta Post farewelling Christian Petracca
Melbourne FC’s Insta Post farewelling Clayton Oliver
Carlton fans take aim at Charlie Curnow’s ‘cold’ nine-word farewell after Sydney Swans unveiling on 7news.com.au
Why Adelaide will put $1m bounty on star Lion after trade deadline shock and the club that could pounce first by Nic Negrepontis for nine.com.au
Simpkin set to lose North captaincy after trade bid on espn.com.au
Jy Simpkin’s Insta Post after his attempted trade from North
Collingwood cult hero Mason Cox not offered new contract for 2026 AFL season on abc.net.au
Premiership Magpie delisted after 207 games with three clubs on afl.com.au
Former Collingwood coach Nathan Buckley to join Geelong as assistant coach on abc.net.au
Buckley to step down after 478 games as player and coach on collingwoodfc.com.au
Sacked ex-Kangaroos midfielder cleared to return to AFL by Callum Twomey on afl.com.au
Tarryn Thomas ruled eligible to return to all forms of football next season by Jon Ralph & Olivia Jenkins for the Hearld Sun
Stats glossary: Every stat explained on afl.com.au
Official AFL Glossary on championdata.com.
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Welcome back! This episode starts by chatting about some legendary sportswomen including Sam Kerr and Ilona Maher. Check out the Barbie Role Models based on rugby athletes for International Day of the Girl here. We then get into chatting about Pride Round in the W. You can find all the clubs pride guernseys here.
Meanwhile, the trade period is truly trade period-ing. Fox Sports has a trade tracker here where you can keep up to date with all the latest. If you skipped Mon’s live reading of Chris Fagan’s open letter to Oscar McInerney, you can find it here. In other news, the Sam Draper mural at Windy Hill is gone!
This week, Mon shares this TikTok from Port Adelaide FC, while Marielle shares this Instagram Reel from Gregson Cuts.
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If you thought things would calm down with the end of the AFLM - you are mistaken!
First, check out Matildas Star Mary Fowler’s Paris Fashion week debut here and the NRL star who brought his daughter to the Dally M awards here. Of course we are addressing the Geelong Mad Monday Scandal. We then launch into some club championships and some trade chat. Check out Jack Gunston’s emotional tribute to Luke Breust at the Hawthorn’s Peter Crimmins Medal Celebration here. Finally, we unpack the start of Round 8 in the AFLW. Need a refresher on free agency, trades and the draft? Don’t worry, we’ve got you.
This week, Mon shares this TikTok from Lexi Lobb (Mary) while Marielle shares this Instagram Reel from 7afl & Kate McCarthy.
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Join us as we unpack the AFL Grand Final! Enjoy these reels of Chris Fagan’s gatorade shower, his lap of the G thanking fans and shaking hands with his players. Plus, we chat Brownlow - check out the Auskicker’s iInterviews here. There's also some HUGE milestones to celebrate in the W. Finally, we cover some sad delistings and break down the Norm Smith Medal.
This week, Mon shares this TikTok from Code Sports, while Marielle shares this Instagram Reel from the abc news.
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Happy AFL Grand Final Week! It’s the best week of the year and there’s so much to cover. We kick off the ep chatting about Geelong Coach Chris Scott’s response to his own and Bailey Smith’s recent inappropriate acts. We then break down both of the men’s preliminary finals from this weekend. TLDR? This post from @typemediaau gives a vibey summary. Will North Melbourne ever slow down in the W? Unlikely. We then cover the captains who want out from their clubs :(
This week, Mon shares this Tik Tok from Hester Mary Brown, while Marielle shares this Insta Reel from the Brisbane Lions.
This week’s sources come from:
Fresh details emerge as reporter ‘triggers’ Cats coach’s outburst which left woman in tears on Fox Sports
Cats coach Chris Scott regrets run-in with AFL staffer after qualifying final on abc.net.au
Danger drives Cats home over Hawks but star to miss Grand Final by Sarah Black for afl.com.au
Hawk cops HUGE ban for brutal act that cruelly ended Cats superstar’s GF dream by Jack Jovanovski for Fox Sports
Chris Scott responds to Sam Mitchell remark as AFL world erupts over Patrick Dangerfield act by Andrew Reid for yahoo!news
AFL Concussion FAQ on afl.com.au
‘We’re winners’: Pies coach response to controversial umpire non-call by Nic Negrepontis for nine.com.au
McRae’s ‘overwhelming disappointment’ as Pies exit… and big reveal on offers to unsigned stars by Ben Cotton for Fox Sports
‘Put your glasses on!’: Debate RAGES over controversial non-call that swung prelim as ump ‘freezes’ by Dane Heverin and Ben Waterworth for Fox Sports
Lethal Lions roar to third-straight GF as script flips on Pies after surge, early Pendles blow by Jack Jovanovski for Fox Sports
‘He belongs’: Five-gamer stuns; veteran’s rollercoaster from worst to best - Lions Player Ratings by Ben Waterworth from Fox Sports
Brisbane midfielder Jarrod Berry not giving up hope despite being declared a ‘long shot’ for grand final by Ben Sutton for 7news
‘They should be in their own league’: All-time unbeaten record within reach by Phoebe McWilliams for afl.com.au
The global winning streaks in North Melbourne’s sights by Kaitlyn Ferber for afl.com.au
Kangaroos beat Blues for 18th straight AFLW win as Cats, Hawks and Dockers triumph on abc.net.au
Turn up - change her game on sydneyswans.com.au
Giants stun Swans in fiery derby as young gun stars by Martin Pegan on afl.com.au
Wantaway Essendon skipper Zach Merrett meets with vice president Andrew Welsh by Ben Sutton for 7news
‘Filthy’: Essendon Bombers air Zach Merrett’s dirty laundry in public report by Tyson Otto for news.com.au
Eagles co-captain set to leave as free agent after horror year by Callum Twomey for afl.com.au
‘Enough is enough’: Why ‘reckoning is coming’ amid bombshell trade report on ‘heart and soul’ Roo by Ben Waterworth for Fox Sports
Free agent officially picks new home, Bombers wait for compo call on afl.com.au
Goodwin joins Swans coaching ranks on sydneyswans.com.au
Ultimate Guide to the 2025 Brownlow Medal: Extraordinary Gary Ablett record that could be broken by Nic Negrepontis for nine.com.au
Brownlow Medal History on afl.com.au
Brownlow Predictor: Early leader, most games polling, first-year stars, more by Riley Beveridge for afl.com.au
The Brownlow middle: Historic haul shows how ‘Charlie’ has changed by Callum Twomey for afl.com.au
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We kick off chatting about the men’s Friday and Saturday night semi-finals. If you need some wholesome content, we recommend this clip of Oscar McInerney celebrating Darcy Fort (the ruckman who played for him in '24 Grand Final) after McInerney sadly had an injury in the prelim final. There’s also this TikTok of Lions players touching his jumper as they left the rooms on Grand Final Day. We have some feelings about Fox Footy & McDonalds ‘Best Hair’ Collab here.
Then trade talk - some key players are trying to/are leaving Essendon. There’s been reports of inappropriate behaviour from Geelong's Chris Scott and Bailey Smith, meanwhile Melbourne have appointed their new coach. We cover all things round 5 of the W.
Mon shares this Tiktok from Georgie Tunny (plus the OG here) while Marielle shares this snippet from the post-game of Hawthorn’s win over Adelaide.
This week’s sources come from:
‘Doesn’t it?’: Nicks’ sobering reveal over finals flop as Crows coach makes big Rankine admission by Jason Phelan for Fox Sports
Gone in 13 seconds: How Adelaide’s voice was silenced by Bharat Sundaresan for afl.com.au
Hawthorn star Jack Ginnivan issues cheeky response to media frenzy ahead of semi-final against Adelaide by Ben Sutton for 7news.com.au
Adelaide Crows boosted by Josh Rachele return for AFL semifinal against Hawthorn Hawks on abc.net.au
‘He wanted him’: Lions coach reveals star’s request ahead of stunning AFL finals hit job by Marco Monteverde for Fox Sports
Lions dominate historic QClash final, set up Collingwood blockbuster by Roy Ward, Andrew Wu & Russell Bennett for The Age
‘It’s true’: Fagan reveals heart-warming gesture in premiership heartbreak story by Dylan Bolch for Fox Sports
Draper to depart Dons on essendonfc.com.au
Trade talk: Why free agent Draper has decided to join Brisbane on SEN
Dons great calls for Merrett trade after saga ‘turns nasty’; bold play for dual Brownlow medallist - Whispers on foxsports.com.au
Redman ‘disappointed’ by Merrett trade move, hits back at club critics by Callum Twomey on afl.com.au
‘Disgraceful’: New footage shows controversial act before AFL free kick scandal by Max Laughton for news.com.au
AFL dumps umpire who made Cam Rayner call as Jimmy Bartel admits he ‘genuinely felt bad for him’ by Nic Negrepontis for nine.com.au
AFL Finals Panel 2025 on aflua.com.au
AFL icon David Rodan gets ‘baffling’ snub for goal umpiring duties in Week 1 of the finals on 7news
King crowned: Demons appoint Cats assistant as coach by Callum Twomey for afl.com.au
What did Bailey Smith say? Geelong Cats star abuses News Corp photographer at training on the abc.net.au
Scott sorry for outburst at AFL employee, Smith apologies to photographer by Peter Ryan, Hannah Kennelly, Marc McGowan and Angus Delaney for theage.com.au
AFLW wrap: Collingwood ends Sydney’s unbeaten run, Carlton thumps Gold Coast, the Power beats the Demons on abc.net.au
Giants break 378-day drought with gutsy win over Dogs on afl.com.au
Wardlaw stars as Saints shock Bombers in shellacking by Chris Nice for afl.com.au
Super North see off Lions for 17th straight AFLW win by Anna Harrington for Yahoo News
About AFLW - Rules on afl.com.au
AFLW: ‘Lasso’ gesture a sign of the times by Sarah Black for afl.com.au
What is the ‘last touch’ rule? AFL coaches not convinced they need it despite use in SANFL and AFLW on abc.net.au
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Finals footy is here for the AFL baby! We cover the Izak Rankin airport apology and the booing of Collingwood player Isaac Quaynor at Adelaide Oval. We suggest you check out this analysis of Adelaide Football Club’s handling of these incidents from Corbin Middlemas on abc’s Offsiders here.
We break down the highs and the lows of the Geelong-Brisbane qualifying final from Friday night as well the story lines from the 2 elimination finals. Check out the last 2 nail biting minutes of the Gold Coast Fremantle elimination final here.
We also chat about the results from Round 4 of the AFLW. Have you ever wondered what happens if the scores are drawn in a finals clash? Well, Marielle explains the history and rules of extra time in finals.
This week, Marielle shares this Instagram Reel from Hawthorn while Monica shares this Tiktok from The Players show.
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A BIG week in footy and we try to unpack it all. Firstly, Marielle recommends this interview with AFLW player Taylah Harris on Shameless Media’s Inherited Podcast. We celebrate Mitch Brown as the AFLM’s first openly bi-sexual player. You can find his interviews with The Daily Aus here and here. Our chat includes the perspective of a close friend who is a member of the LBGTQIA + community. We sincerely thank them for their time, vulnerability and generosity. We also recommend this article from Missing Perspectives by Bridget Hustwaite.
The AFLM top eight is locked in so we try to help you decide who to support if your team didn’t make it. Meanwhile, all 18 teams are alive and well in the AFLW and we celebrate Indigenous Round! Check out the Indigenous Round team guernseys here. We also cover the AFL awards fall out and even more retirements.
This week, Marielle shares this Instagram Reel from Collingwood while Monica used the opportunity to surprise Marielle with a birthday message from two Geelong legends.
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This week’s sources come from:
It’s Insta official! Bailey Smith and Tammy Hembrow confirm blossoming love in tender pics of Melbourne date by Josh Alston for The Daily Mail
EXCLUSIVE: Ex-West Coast player becomes AFL’s first openly bisexual man by Sam Koslowski, Emma Gillespie & Orla Maher for The Daily Aus
Gold Coast trounces Essendon at Carrara to set up elimination final against Fremantle, as it happened by Andrew McGarry for abc.net.au
AFLW round three: Giants vs Crows, Saints vs Eagles, Cats vs Swans, Power vs Suns, Bulldogs vs Hawks on abc.net.au
2025 All-Australian team unveiled on afl.com.au
‘Still trying to figure out why’: Baffling captain call leaves Jeremy Cameron stunned after huge All-Australian snub by Emily Patterson and Alyssa Bone for Nine News
A TIE! First-year Cat, first-year skipper can’t be split as full vote details of wild finish revealed by Ben Waterworth for Fox Sports
Daicos the best among his peers, Lions midfielder honoured by Martin Smith for afl.com.au
Willie Rioli announces retirement by Daniel Norton for Port Adelaide FC
Crouch announces retirement on afc.com.au
Dual premiership Cat to hang up the boots at season’s end by Dejan Kalinic for the AFL
AFL Trade: How It Works on lions.com.au
Free Agency Explained on aflplayers.com.au
Free agents, pick swaps, salary dumps: What does AFL trade jargon mean? By Peter Ryan and Jon Pierik for The Age
2025 AFL Restricted and Unrestricted Free Agent list for the afl.com.au
Eagles co-captain set to leave as free agent after horror year by Callum Twomey for the AFL
Carlton confirmation: TDK to make St Kilda move by Andrew Slevison for SEN
St Kilda join the race for in-demand free agent Jack Silvagni by Jake Niall for The Age
End of an era: Silvagni to leave Blues as free agent by Riley Beveridge for the AFL
West Coast Eagles re-sign Harley Reid until end of 2028 season by Blake Kagi and Greig Johnston for the abc.net.au
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Happy end of the home and away season for the aflm to all who celebrate! We say farewell to the bottom 10 but never fear, all 18 teams are still well and truly alive in the aflw.
We start by covering a book week rugby cross over! Please enjoy this clip of players from the Penrith Panthers being taunted during a book week parade by a young Canberra Raiders fan. Reuben was then invited to the game and got to meet raiders players, sing the song and generally get some star treatment.
We then launch into chatting about Izak Rankine’s use of a homophobic slur during the Adelaide -Collingwood game. You can see ‘Rainbow Crow’s full statement here.
Excitingly, we had 3 female boundary umpires make their debuts in the AFL plus Adelaide and West Coast have history making season results. We chat about the Swans impressive win in the AFLW and reflect on some more retirements. Check out Casear's final game as live mascot for the doggies here and here.
Saints fans rejoice - Nas has signed on for 2 more years! Brad Hill’s daughter Harriet announced the news to the playing group on Monday. Ross Lyon told the story of how he found on out Agenda Setters. Check out St Kilda’s banner against GWS here and GWS’ reply here. Port Adelaide pulls it together for an epic farewell of Ken and Travis. Ken’s final press conference is a ripper, check it out here. You also can watch the clip of the Freo staff being evicted from the Doggies training here.
This week, Mon shares this Tiktok from Besties Footy and Marielle shares this reel from North Melbourne.
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Rankine expresses regret, AFL not drawn on ‘compelling medical reasons’ by Martin Smith for the afl
Izak Rankine’s AFL ban pales in comparison to widespread impact of homophobia on community by Marnie Vinall for the abc
AFL HISTORY First Female Boundary Umpires Appointed by Jackson Kerr on aflua.com.au
Year by Year History Overview, 2020- on nmfc.com.au
Six teams safe as top spot virtually locked in Every AFL finals scenario explained by Max Laughton for Fox Sports
Eagles’ sorry season hits record low as Swans stun with 13-goal second half by Catherine Healey for Fox Sports
Molloy kicks record-equalling bag in Swans’ brutal demolition of Suns by Michael Whiting for the afl
Chloe Molloy out of 2024 season with ACL injury on sydneyswans.com.au
Hoskin-Elliot calls time on collingwoodfc.com.au
Webster hangs up the boots on saints.com.au
Dual premiership Tiger says goodbye, to play farewell game on Saturday on afl.com.au
Caesar’s retirement post on socials
Nasiah Wanganeen-Milera signs two-year extension with St Kilda, rejecting Port Adelaide and Adelaide by Chris De Silva for the abc
‘Nas effect’ in full force as Saints reveal ‘off the charts’ membership surge by Callum Twomey for the afl
Match report Power prevail for Boak and Hinkley on portadelaidefc.com.au
‘Not going to get a job with the CIA’: Freo coach’s hilarious response to ‘spy gate’ fiasco by Nic Negrepontis for Nine
DOG-GONE! Bevo faces longest 72 hours ever as ‘stunning’ Freo romp clinches finals by Will Faulkner and Jack Jovanovski for Fox Sports
All Australian History on afl.com.au
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We get straight in today’s episode and chat about the AFLW season opener on Thursday night. No 1 draft pick Ash Centra set the tone with her epic bouncing ball warm up and then the rest of the league gave it go all weekend - check out a compilation video here. You can also watch the collab between Lexi Mary & the Mckay sisters here!
We then head into more retirement news and cover the supposed grand final preview between Adelaide and Collingwood. Hopefully Marielle wasn’t the only person living under a rock this week and you too need to catch up on the Bailey Smith-Tammy Hembrow news - don’t worry we have you covered! Confused about how finals play out? Don’t worry, we cover that too!
This week, Monica shares this TikTok from Collingwood FC. Marielle shares this Instagram Reel from aflwomens.
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We’re coming towards the end of the men’s season and approaching the start of the AFLW so there is heaps happening. We kick off the episode by chatting about Simon Goodwin’s departure from Melbourne and then cover some big retirement news - retiring GWS legend Callan Ward is considering a career as a fiery next year!
Check out the documentary ‘Undefeated’ which covers North Melbourne’s AFLW undefeated premiership season last year which made Mon tear up! The documentary also features a song by band Daezy (who featuring former AFLW player Daisy Bateman) - listen to it on Spotify here!
This week, Monica shares this TikTok from KRock Geelong which prompted Marielle to share this snippet from Chris Scott’s press conference last week. Marielle shares this Instagram Reel from North Melbourne.
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There’s lots to chat about this week so lock in! We kicked off the episode chatting about this video of Nasiah Wanganeen-Milera celebrating on Saint Kilda coach Ross Lyon ‘s shoulders after their epic win over Melbourne last week. We also covered the hard launch of Kath Ebbs and AFLW player Tilly Lucas-Rodd on socials - check out the posts Marielle referenced here & here.
Check out the post match interview where Patrick Dangerfield takes a dig at fox footy for their nickname ban here. If you can handle the cringe, Jack Ginnivan’s airport interview is here for the brave. Watch Port Adelaide and Hawthorn fly from Adelaide to Melbourne together here (did someone say Jet2 Holiday?). Do you remember the AI generated post of Jack Ginnivan calling Adelaide to say good night after their win over the crows earlier this year? Well, this week the AFL uno-reversed it - check it out here. Please enjoy this compilation of Essendon debutant Jayden Nguyen facing Sydney's Tom Papley.
This week, Monica shares this TikTok from Collingwood. Marielle shares this Instagram Reel from the Gold Coast Suns.
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This week we celebrate 300 games as a player and goal umpire for the icon that is David Rodan! Enjoy the video of him warming up here and an interview with him here. We’re excited for the afl docu-series from the team behind ‘Drive to Survive’. If you can’t wait for the release, we recommend checking out the docu-series ‘Fearless: The Inside Story of the AFLW’ on Disney+ - check out the trail here.
We also unpack Steven May’s 3 games suspension following a collision with Carlton’s Francis Evans and Andrew Brayshaw’s tribute to his brother Angus. You watch Angus’ touching speech for the afl retirees of 2024 here. Speaking of emotional speeches, check out Sam Docherty’s retirement speech in full here or a clipped version here. Read Patrick Cripps’ tribute to Doch here. Also from Carlton, catch Flynn Young breaking down his first afl goal here.
This week, Monica shares 2 TikToks from Maggie Zhou (make sure you check out the ‘afl teams as pop culture’ highlight). Marielle shares this Instagram reel from the Melbourne Demons.
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This week we talk about not one, but two, marquee rounds - Challenge Round & Carlton Respects. The rivalries are rivaling - Luke Beveridge & Kane Cornes fire shots back and forth, while Ken Hinkley & Jack Ginnivan enjoy some playful gestures. Plus, what happens when the ball hits the umpire? Check out Nasiah Wanganeen-Milera’s goal which ricochets off the goal umpire!
This week, Monica shares this TikTok from Collingwood Player Pat Lapinski & this TikTok from the footyonnine. Marielle shares this Instagram Reel from the Western Bulldogs.
Watch this adorable reel of Essendon players being presented with their boots designed by children and families battling cancer. Speaking of adorable, you can find the video of Alexis painting Matt Guelfi’s nails here & Alexis tossing the coin for Essendon’s Challenge round game here.
Check out the Hawks mascots re-enacting the Coldplay Concert CEO Scandal here. Lisa Wilkinson and Hamish Blake also recreated the moment (watch here) - who did it better?
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