AFLW Inside Out

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  Inside the complex relationship between elite sport & neurodivergence 16.10.2026 29min

  Today we're joined by one of the most impressive people we've ever met... former Melbourne Vixen & Geelong Cat Erin Hoare is nowawadays a registered psychologist, Fulbright scholar and Associate Professer at the University of Melbourne that specialises in the relationship between neurodiversity and sport. We're only allowing Meg to bring in her former teammates if they're this fascinating, and the bar Erin set may be tough to surpass! Explore Erin's research: https://www.unimelb.edu.au/neurodiversitySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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  The IMPROBABLE premiership threat | Inside Round 9 12.10.2026 40min

  How on earth are we through Round 9 already?? We're back for another deep-dive into the round that was, with a particular focus being put on a Suns squad that is rapidly stamping their credentials as the real deal...See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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  EMERGENCY POD | Nick Dal Santo steps down as St Kilda coach 09.10.2026 16min

  The biggest story of the week takes another twist as Nick Dal Santo & St Kilda have decided to part ways after their heavily criticised season that has yet to see them taste victory... We couldn't wait until Monday, we HAD to get our thoughts out immediately!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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  How AFLW became the subject of one of the most anticipated plays of the year 08.10.2026 28min

  An interview so good that we couldn't resist dropping it early!! This week we were joined by Sarah Giles, director of Suzie Miller's latest masterpiece Strong Is The New Pretty! Fresh off taking Brisbane & Canberra by storm, Sarah and her cast are taking the production to Geelong before an extended run in Sydney! Sit back, listen to the genius of Sarah & Suzie, then rush to get your tickets... GET TICKETS: https://strongisthenewprettyplay.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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  What on earth is going on at St Kilda??? | Inside Round 8 05.10.2026 38min

  We're back after another round that gave us argaubly too much to talk about (as if there's such a thing)... We're talking the final crunch for the top 8, the W's changing of the guard, and THAT St Kilda performance 👀See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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  One of AFLW's brightest stars on AND off the field 01.10.2026 40min

  Today we sat down with Darcy Vescio, one of Carlton's biggest stars, an incredibly talented artist and, most importantly, Meg's former housemate!! She talks us through the work that went into her amazing new House of W exhibition, her journey as both a player and an artist, and the infamous party that torched an entire football club... Check out Darcy's House of W exhibition: https://www.darcyvescio.com/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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  Upstart clubs are OVERTAKING the former dynasties | Inside Round 7 28.09.2026 36min

  We're back after an absolutely insane week of footy, both in the W and the men's game, and we're powering through the sleep deprivation to unpack it all. It's about time the ladder got a PROPER dissection, as we've got some thoughts 👀See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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  AFLW Gather Round during men's Grand Final week? + Daisy Pearce's future at West Coast 24.09.2026 30min

  We're joined today by coach of the Eagles and all around football icon Daisy Pearce to take a look at how AFLW can take advantage of the football buzz during men's Grand Final week, plus get some insight on West Coast's up-and-down season so far and Daisy's future at the club👀See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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  The minor premiership is UP FOR GRABS!! | Inside Round 6 21.09.2026 41min

  It finally happened... the seemingly unbeatable North Melbourne has finally tasted defeat after a staggering 32-game win streak and suddenly the premiership race is wide open!! Buckle up, this is going to be a big one 🤩See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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  "I do have skin in the game": Laura Kane's long-term plan for AFLW 17.09.2026 31min

  Here we go, it's the big one... Today we're joined by the AFL's Executive General Manager of AFLW, Health and Football Operations Laura Kane.  It's not every day that you get to sit down with the head of the entire W, so we're making the most of the opportunity and holding nothing back 👀See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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  The team that is CLOSING THE GAP to North Melbourne | Inside Round 5 14.09.2026 31min

  Are the Roos no longer a clear tier above the rest of the competition? After an absolutely stacked weekend of footy, that's the burning question that won't leave our minds... As always, the W delivered plenty in Round 5 and we're here to dissect every moment with you!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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  AFLW's most courageous ever footballer 11.09.2026 39min

  Welcome to another episode of AFLW Inside Out! This week Laura Spurway & Meg McDonald are joined by recently retired Crow, Chelsea Randall. Chelsea chats about her love of footy, being forced to medically retire, winning the AFLW's Most Courageous Player award a record six times, and how she's enjoying life away from the game she loves.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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  The top 4 is ALREADY locked?? | Inside Round 4 07.09.2026 34min

  A gripping weekend of football has Meg already making brave predictions (that naturally include her Cats)... join us as we unpack all the action from Round 4 and get inside it all!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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  The person the AFL must consult for huge positive change in the W’s future 03.09.2026 40min

  With Father's Day coming up this weekend, we decided to speak to Professor Philip Morgan, developer of the Daughters & Dads program, potentially one of the most influential developments on the grassroots level of women's sport!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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  Grand Final controversy & the most bizarre game you'll ever see | Inside Round 3 31.08.2026 33min

  We're back to unpack a Round 3 that will be hard to knock off for most eventful round of the season. With Grand Final announcements, bizarre jumper clashes, "textbook" handballs and multiple thrillers, the W certainly didn't disappoint this weekend...See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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  Inside the significance of AFLW's Indigenous Round + Zippy Fish to North?? 28.08.2026 29min

  To celebrate AFLW's Indigenous Round, we're joined by Lawson & Meeza Humphries, the artists behind Geelong's stunning First Nation's guernsey that they'll don for the next two weeks.  An unbelievably talented duo, Lawson has been a revelation for the Cats since debuting in 2024, performing on the field and being a key figure in both Geelong's Indigenous & women's programs off the field. While Meeza saves her footballing talents for the local level, her design and marketing talents have led to creating one of the competition's most eye-catching jumpers. Read the full story of Geelong's 2026 First Nation's guernsey here 👈See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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  Sydney's record-breaking display as fans rally around the club | Inside Round 2 24.08.2026 33min

  Round 2 is in the books and we are back to unpack it all! Fans rallied around the Swans after a tumultuous week at the club, the Suns pulled off an astonishing victory, and the cream of the crop is already starting to rise above the pack... Join us as we get inside every detail!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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  The biggest change the AFL can make to take the W to the next level 👀 20.08.2026 33min

  Today we're recruiting award-winning creative & regular Gruen panelist Dee Madigan to help us solve the most unpredictable mystery in sports: marketing. Additionally, we touch on the impact the Sydney Swans allegations have had on their AFLW team and the wider league as a whole.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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  The only way North Melbourne can be dethroned... | Inside Round 1 17.08.2026 29min

  Round 1 is in the books and it's clear that we're already in for a season to remember. Multiple goal of the year candidates, an unstoppable dynasty and several key upsets; Meg & Laura are here to unpack it ALL!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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  “You had 10 weeks to build your team” - Sydney’s astounding entry into AFLW 14.08.2026 34min

  Welcome to another episode of AFLW Inside Out! This week Laura Spurway & Meg McDonald are joined by outgoing Executive General Manager of AFLW at the Sydney Swans, Kate Mahony. Kate chats to Meg and Laura about challenges she faced when building the Swans AFLW program, the culture of ‘the bloods’, and being snapped up by a powerhouse football club in Chelsea FC.  Follow AFLW Inside Out on Instagram See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.