AFL Daily

Round Table: Mid-season All-Aus team, why Damo is worried about Adem Yze 02.06.2026 31min

Nat Edwards, Riley Beveridge and Damian Barrett discuss all the latest footy news on AFL Daily. Talking points: The panel runs through the mid-season All Australian side as voted by AFL.com.au reporters  A mid-season review of the contenders, the teams we haven’t given up on, the teams who are languishing and… the 'basket case' teams New segment, ‘Yes, I said that’ thanks to Didi Nat counts down 5 sliders she’d like to see at future Big Freeze at the ‘G events Regular segments, Get it off your chest and Fact or Furphy See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Call Bombers must make this week, Fraser’s five key changes, mid-season awards 01.06.2026 24min

Joel Peterson and Cal Twomey discuss all the latest footy news on AFL Daily. Talking points: 0:30 - 8:00: Cal outlines why the Bombers should speak to James Hird sooner rather than later 8:00 - 13:25: We run through five changes Josh Fraser has implemented in his short tenure as interim coach 13:25 - 17:25: Are the Saints all spend, no substance? 18:00 - 20:35: The Giants are starting to click, can they make a charge toward finals? 20:35 - End: Joel and Cal’s mid-season awards See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Same old Essendon, Freo's sizzling form, a GIANT win in Alice Springs 31.05.2026 19min

Damian Barrett and Joel Peterson bring you the latest news on AFL Daily. West Coast has recorded its fourth win for the season over Essendon. Interim coach Dean Solomon taking the reins after the club sacked Brad Scott last week. Fremantle are rightly the current premiership favourites with their 11th win in a row, overcoming the Lions at the Gabba. GWS accounted for the Demons in Alice Springs. Subscribe to AFL Daily wherever you get your podcasts. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Story behind the story: Reid all about Harley 29.05.2026 13min

Joel Peterson and Cal Twomey bring you this Saturday feature edition of AFL Daily. Harley Reid has run with the #1 pick tag next to his name across the first 50 games of his career. Cal Twomey is AFL.com.au draft guru, he tracked Harley well before his draft year and had the opportunity to spend an hour with the Eagles gun last week in Melbourne. >>> Read Cal Twomey's piece with Harley Reid.  Subscribe to AFL Daily wherever you get your podcasts.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nothing scary about the Saints, Essendon can't move forward without Hird 28.05.2026 21min

Damian Barrett and Joe Pignataro bring you the latest footy news on AFL Daily. Hawthorn toyed with the Saints last night at Marvel Stadium, and a box ticked with the return of their best player - Will Day. Carlton has announced his coaching selection committee headed up by Graham Wright. It's time to get Hird back to Essendon and the Lions aren't hitting the panic button despite sitting 8th on the ladder. Subscribe to AFL Daily wherever you get your podcasts. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

No false dawn at the Giants, Eagles #1 midfield, Wharfie Time heads to the Gabba 28.05.2026 21min

Michael Whiting, Nathan Schmook, Bharat Sundaresan and Emily Patterson bring you the latest footy news on AFL Daily. GWS are backing in their cavalry to head to Alice Springs and prove to the footy world their thumping victory over the reigning premiers isn't a false dawn or a one-off.  Brisbane have got a season-shaping contest against the Dockers this weekend. Plus, it's mid-season report time for Adelaide and Port who have a bye this weekend.  Subscribe to AFL Daily wherever you get your podcasts.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Damian Barrett on why Hird returning to Essendon may be the only way forward 27.05.2026 18min

Riley Beveridge and Damian Barrett analyse James Hird’s potential return to the Bombers from all angles. Subscribe to AFL Daily and never miss an episode. Rate and review wherever you listen to podcasts.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Brad Scott sits down with Cal Twomey for a deep dive following his sacking 27.05.2026 39min

A day after departing as Essendon coach, Brad Scott sits down for an extended interview with Cal Twomey.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Damian Barrett and Riley Beveridge on Scott sacking, Bombers presser 26.05.2026 16min

Join Riley Beveridge and Damian Barrett as they analyse Essendon's decision to sack Brad Scott and the club's press conference with President Andrew Welsh and CEO Tim Roberts. You can watch the full press conference here: https://www.afl.com.au/video/1528271/bombers-front-the-media-after-scott-sacking?videoId=1528271&modal=true&type=video&publishFrom=1779766843001&limit=50&tagNames=ProgramCategory%3ANews&references=AFL_COMPSEASON%3A85See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Emergency pod: Brad Scott out as Essendon coach 26.05.2026 16min

Josh Gabelich and Cal Twomey discuss the departure of Bombers coach Brad Scott.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tribute to Neale Daniher, Cal's mid-season draft guide, where next for Essendon? 25.05.2026 25min

Josh Gabelich and Cal Twomey discuss Monday’s biggest footy stories on the AFL Daily podcast. Talking points: We pay tribute to the legendary Neale Daniher, whose legacy transcends football Cal outlines why the Bombers should ask for special assistance from League HQ The Kangaroos’ young stars came up clutch on Saturday against the Suns Chris Fagan’s confusing change of messaging in the space of four days Josh takes us behind the curtain in Pendles’ record-breaking game on Saturday Cal’s quick guide to the 2026 Telstra AFL Mid-Season Rookie Draft Regular segments, Monday Marketplace and Gimme Something See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Gutsy, Gritty & Gnarly from the Dogs, Magpies bittersweet celebration of Pendles 24.05.2026 19min

Damian Barrett and Joel Peterson bring you the latest footy news on AFL Daily. The Bulldogs produce a gritty & gutsy win over the Demons, the Giants obliterate the reigning premiers. Collingwood's celebration of Scott Pendlebury was bittersweet with a growing injury list including a season ending ACL tear to Jamie Elliott.  Subscribe to AFL Daily wherever you get your podcasts. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Story behind the story: Why Shai Bolton is one of the most watchable players in the game 22.05.2026 12min

Nat Edwards and Nathan Schmook bring you this Saturday feature edition of AFL Daily. Shai Bolton has been an excitement machine since he burst onto the scene at Tigerland. Now he's forging his path at the Dockers, the club he grew up barracking for, wearing the #10 - The jumper his idol Sonny Walters wore during his time with Fremantle. Nathan Schmook sat down with Bolton this week as part of Sir Doug Nichols Round. >>> Read Schmooky's piece with Bolton here Subscribe to AFL Daily wherever you get your podcasts.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hardwick a Hawks favourite, Adelaide's "big problem", Saints going through the grades 21.05.2026 23min

Damian Barrett and Joel Peterson bring you the latest footy news on AFL Daily. Hawthorn came from behind to continue their unbeaten run in Tassie. Blake Hardwick's 4 goals helped to overcome the Adelaide Crows. Who wants to win it more? That's the question heading into Dreamtime at the G tonight.  Collingwood celebrates Scott Pendlebury while the game of the round is going on down at the Cattery at the same time. Subscribe to AFL Daily wherever you get your podcasts. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Eagles out to spoil the Pendles party, Crows flying into Tassie 21.05.2026 20min

Michael Whiting, Nathan Schmook, Bharat Sundaresan and Emily Patterson bring you the latest footy news on AFL Daily. Adelaide heads to Tassie tonight with Hawthorn ripe for the picking. West Coast is out to spoil the Pendles party while the Dockers are surging towards 10 wins in a row. Can the Swans upset the Cats at GMHBA stadium and make a case for the Lions v Giants. Subscribe to AFL Daily wherever you get your podcasts.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Have Dees found their next captain? Double-header to kick off AFLW season 20.05.2026 27min

Nat Edwards, Riley Beveridge and Sarah Black discuss Wednesday’s biggest footy stories on the AFL Daily podcast. On today's episode: After Melbourne’s incredible start to the season, we look back at other teams who have made a significant leap in the space of 12 months Could Daniel Turner be Melbourne’s next captain after Max Gawn? Riley take a look at next week’s mid-season draft prospects The panel shares their all-time favourite indigenous players An AFLW check-in ahead of the fixture release Nat shares some Wednesday Wisdom See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Round Table: Favourite Pendles memories, Hawks star set to return 19.05.2026 42min

Nat Edwards, Josh Gabelich and Damian Barrett discuss Tuesday’s biggest footy stories on the AFL Daily podcast. On today's episode: Hawthorn aren’t happy about their Tasmania partnership coming to an end after the 2027 season Will Day will return on limited game time in the VFL this week The Bombers’ panic meter is reaching crisis levels The panel salutes Scott Pendlebury ahead of his record-breaking game Nat shares five fun facts about Pendles Toby Greene’s move to Victoria is looking more and more likely with the Giants’ losses piling up Regular segments, Get it off your chest, Fact or furphy and Out on a limb See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Senior Bomber's strong admission, Tigers are running out of players! 18.05.2026 22min

Josh Gabelich and Cal Twomey discuss Monday’s biggest footy stories on the AFL Daily podcast Today's talking points: Mason Redman lamented the ‘timid’ approach from the Bombers against Fremantle, saying they 'weren't up to AFL standard' Richmond now has just 25 fit players on its list following Campbell Gray's hamstring injury After a sluggish start, the Crows’ star power is starting to fire up Changkuoth Jiath says Steven King has ‘taken the anxiety out of footy’ Some key Lions are in free-fall according to Champion Data Regular segments, Monday Marketplace and Gimme Something See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Reid about the Eagles W, dare to dream Demons, Essendon's MCG mess 17.05.2026 20min

Damian Barrett and Joel Peterson bring you the latest news on AFL Daily. West Coast have collected their third win of the season leaving plenty of questions for the Giants. The Bombers are a mess and in tatters while Fremantle move 2 games clear along with the Swans at the top of the ladder. Subscribe to AFL Daily wherever you get your podcastsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Story behind the story: He's got the Magic in him 15.05.2026 15min

Nat Edwards and Michael Whiting bring you this Saturday feature edition of AFL Daily. Magic McLean is this years honourary as part of Sir Doug Nichols Round. Fish recently spent time with McLean in Darwin to find out how he ended up making his way into the VFL and playing with Footscray. His journey became a path blazed for many indigenous players to follow. The story behind the story with one of the games greats. >>> Read Michael Whiting's piece here  Subscribe to AFL Daily wherever you get your podcasts.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.