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• S2E21: Mid-Season Recap 25.06.2026 44min

  In this week’s show, we’re joined by special guest, friend of the show, and fellow Joyster, Steven. We recap JOY Radiothon 2026, and Steven tells us what he’s been up to. Join us as we dive into a mid-season recap of all things AFL. We chat about the news, the drama, the marquee games, and the upsets. We also reflect on GayFL so far and the wonderful support we’ve received from JOY and the wider community. We finish the show with a round of Stars Around and some Quick-Fire Questions for Steven. The post S2E21: Mid-Season Recap appeared first on GayFL.
• S2E20: Leigh Ryswyk – Find Your Tribe with JOY 19.06.2026 42min

  In this week’s show, we’re joined by a very special guest co-host, Leigh Ryswyk, for JOY Radiothon 2026. Join us as we discuss Leigh’s life since sharing his story with us on GayFL. We talk about the highs, the reception to his story, and the global reach it achieved. We celebrate finding our tribes and our chosen family within the community. We celebrate JOY Radiothon 2026 and discuss advocacy and the importance of community. We finish the show with some Stars Around and some Quick-fire Questions for Leigh. A huge thank you to everyone who: Donated during Radiothon Renewed their JOY membership Became a new JOY member Listened to and supported GayFL Thank you for helping us continue to share stories, build community, and amplify LGBTQIA+ voices. DONATE NOW: joy.org.au/Radiothon The post S2E20: Leigh Ryswyk – Find Your Tribe with JOY appeared first on GayFL.
• S2E19: Round 13 11.06.2026 39min

  In this week’s show, we celebrate Pride Month and kick things off with a mad rant about the usual‑suspect keyboard warriors coming after some of our favourite people. We unpack Big Freeze 2026 and the moving tributes to Neale Daniher — honouring his legacy, his impact, and the community spirit he continues to inspire. We celebrate NRL’s Kane Evans and his historic coming out, along with the wave of support that’s followed. A massive moment for queer athletes across codes. In footy news, we cover yet another developing homophobic incident (yes… unbelievably, another one), a record eight‑match attendance for Round 13, the latest on umpire‑contact fines, and key injury updates across the league. We preview next week’s JOY Radiothon 2026 show and what listeners can look forward to. And to round things out, we wrap with our latest Stars Around and some UHC. The post S2E19: Round 13 appeared first on GayFL.
• S2E18: Round 12 04.06.2026 42min

  In this week’s show, we celebrate community and culture at the Pride Month Launch at the Victorian Pride Centre, and reflect on the joy, vulnerability, and love of footy in Will Hanley’s “Playing to Win”. We honour Jonathan Brown’s return to the media and unpack the latest developments with James Hird and the “Hirdle”. We dive into the growing problem of fake club social media pages spreading misinformation, spotlight the momentum behind the Tasmanian Devils as they build towards 2028, and look ahead to Adelaide’s plans for a Gather Round pageant. We share some mid-season All Australian predictions before turning to Big Freeze 2026 — the cause, the community, and the magic it brings. And, as always, we round out the show with our latest Stars Around. The post S2E18: Round 12 appeared first on GayFL.
• S2E17: Round 10 and 11 29.05.2026 39min

  In this week’s show, we dive into the latest footy stories. We pay our respects to the late champion Neale Daniher, celebrating his career, his achievements, and his extraordinary philanthropy. We’re talking Brad Scott’s firing from Essendon, the magic of Dreamtime at the ‘G, Scott Pendlebury reaching 433 games, and we look ahead to the Sydney vs Bulldogs Pride Game. We wrap things up with some Stars Around and UHC. The post S2E17: Round 10 and 11 appeared first on GayFL.
• S2E16: Will Hanley 22.05.2026 41min

  In this week’s show, we’re joined by cabaret extraordinaire Will Hanley. We chat about his upcoming one-man cabaret blending tap dancing, nostalgia, and a love letter to AFL – especially Collingwood’s Jamie Elliott. We dive into “Playing to Win”, queer footy fandom, cabaret, musical theatre, and, of course, Jamie Elliott. We wrap the show with some Stars Around and some Quick-fire Questions for Will. The post S2E16: Will Hanley appeared first on GayFL.
• S2E15: Tanya Hosch AM 14.05.2026 50min

  This week, we’re joined by a very special guest: Tanya Hosch AM — activist, advocate, leader, changemaker and all‑round icon. Tanya is recognised as one of Australia’s most influential voices on social justice, inclusion and First Nations advocacy. Her career spans senior leadership roles across sport, the arts, public policy and national campaigns for constitutional recognition. She’s been named South Australian of the Year and appointed a Member of the Order of Australia for her work in social policy and championing diversity and inclusion. In 2016, Tanya made history as the first Indigenous person — and only the second woman — to join the AFL executive, stepping into the role of General Manager of Inclusion and Social Policy. A trailblazer in Australian sport, Tanya joined us to discuss First Nations inclusion, queer participation in the AFL, and women in football ahead of Sir Doug Nicholls Round. The post S2E15: Tanya Hosch AM appeared first on GayFL.
• S2E14: Round 8 08.05.2026 42min

  In this week’s show, join us as we recap Round 8 and discuss all the latest AFL news. From yet another homophobic incident (seriously?), to Slap-gate, Whiteboard-gate, Cornes Sportsbet-gate, and Caddy-gate — we’re covering all the -gates. We chat about the Brisbane vs Essendon Pride Game, the AFL fining Carlton $75,000 in the wake of Elijah Hollands’ incident against Collingwood, and the club’s response. We also praise the teams we think have handled similar situations well. We finish the show with some Stars Around and a preview of Sir Doug Nicholls Round. Find Support: FIND SUPPORT The post S2E14: Round 8 appeared first on GayFL.
• S2E13: Round 7 (Anzac Appeal Round) 30.04.2026 38min

  This week, we dive into Round 7 (ANZAC Appeal Round). We break down Lance Collard’s suspension reversal, what the AFL Appeals Board said, how fans reacted, and why the whole saga has sparked serious queer rage. Plus, the latest ARC controversy. Then we wrap it up with some Stars Around and UHC. The post S2E13: Round 7 (Anzac Appeal Round) appeared first on GayFL.
• S2E11: Gather Round and Round 6 25.04.2026 46min

  In this week’s show, we discuss the highs and lows of Round 5 (Gather Round) and Round 6. Join us as we celebrate Gather Round 2026’s record-breaking attendance of 270,018, Essendon’s win over Melbourne ending an equal club-record 17-match losing streak, and all the events Adelaide had to offer. We cover the latest news and preview Anzac Appeal Round. We finish the show with Stars Around and UHC. The post S2E11: Gather Round and Round 6 appeared first on GayFL.
• S2E11: Ian Roberts, Mitch Brown, Leigh Ryswyk 16.04.2026 49min

  Three guests. Three icons. One powerful conversation. This week, we’re joined by NRL trailblazer, actor and activist Ian Roberts, alongside AFL and GayFL icons Mitch Brown and Leigh Ryswyk. Together, they dive into the realities of homophobia in the AFL—sharing raw personal stories, unpacking the culture of men’s sport today, and exploring what real change, allyship, and inclusion look like from the inside. This is more than a conversation. It’s a call to action. The post S2E11: Ian Roberts, Mitch Brown, Leigh Ryswyk appeared first on GayFL.
• S2E10: Round 4 09.04.2026 40min

  In this week’s show, we reflect on Round 4 and share our experiences attending the Purple Bombers and Bulldog Pride pre-game meet-up, along with all the excitement from the Good Friday SuperClash and some of the standout games of the round. We then turn our attention to Gather Round 2026, offering a preview of what’s to come and sharing some non-commercial recommendations for things to do while in Adelaide. We celebrate a historic first win for the Wedge-Tailed Eagles (formerly Kyneton Women’s Football Club) and dive into some of the key talking points from the week — including the Xerri v McGrath incident, St Kilda Football Club’s Lance Collard’s upcoming tribunal appearance following the alleged use of a homophobic slur on field, and Chris Scott’s comments on the Wildcard round. We wrap up the show with Stars Around and UHC. The post S2E10: Round 4 appeared first on GayFL.
• S2E9: Round 2 and 3 03.04.2026 41min

  In this week’s show, we reflect on Rounds 2 and 3. We dive into our latest footy hijinks, including attending the Essendon vs North game, meeting Dyson Heppell and Haych, and being invited into the Essendon rooms post-match. We also reflect on our historic interview with Leigh Ryswyk, the AFL’s first past or present openly gay male player. We discuss the lead-up to the interview, reflect on the conversation itself and its aftermath, and explore why this was such a significant and important moment—not only for us, but for the AFL and the LGBTQIA+ community. We also commend Leigh for his courage in sharing his story. We chat through the latest footy news, including Kylie Minogue being named as the 2026 AFL Grand Final pre-game entertainment, Saints player Lance Collard’s alleged homophobic slur (again), and the introduction of both a salary cap and Gather Round to the AFLW. Lastly, we wrap up the show with some Stars Around and UHC. The post S2E9: Round 2 and 3 appeared first on GayFL.
• S2E8: Leigh Ryswyk 25.03.2026 41min

  In this week’s show, we’re joined by a very special guest. In a GayFL exclusive, we’re proud and excited to introduce Leigh Ryswyk — former Brisbane Lions AFL player, North Adelaide SANFL great, and a 2023 inductee into the Queensland Football Hall of Fame. Leigh chats with us about his time in the AFL, his remarkable post-AFL career, and what it means to him to come out as the first openly gay male past or present AFL player. The post S2E8: Leigh Ryswyk appeared first on GayFL.
• S2E7: Round 1 21.03.2026 41min

  In this week’s show, join us as we chat about Round 1 of the 2026 AFL season. We also cover the latest footy news, including the revelation of new commentator Jess Webster, North Melbourne breaking into the top four for the first time since Round 2, 2020, Scott Pendlebury avoiding suspension throughout his AFL career, Zach Merrett’s latest contract offer, Rum’un’s first birthday celebrations, and the release of Dylan Moore and Connor Macdonald’s US arrest footage. Rounding out the show, we finish with some Stars Around and UHC. The post S2E7: Round 1 appeared first on GayFL.
• S2E6: Opening Round 12.03.2026 40min

  Footy’s back! In this week’s show, we dive into the opening round of the 2026 AFL season. Join us as we talk about Sydney’s record-setting blitz — a fiery opener where their third-quarter surge rewrote the history books — plus Petracca in red and all the other major highlights from Opening Round. We also unpack the latest AFL headlines, including Tom Hanks at ENGIE Stadium, Hawthorn’s Dylan Moore and Connor Macdonald spending a night in a US jail during the off-season, Caroline Wilson vs. Bailey Smith, Sam Docherty vs. Carlton, and Andy McGrath’s comments on the manosphere. We wrap up the show with Stars Around and UHC. The post S2E6: Opening Round appeared first on GayFL.
• S2E5 06.03.2026 40min

  In this week’s show, we dive into the AFL pre-season and unpack the biggest stories from around the league — from statistics being provided to Brownlow voters, to the Sydney Swans marching proudly in Mardi Gras 2026. We also look ahead to the Saints taking on the Swans in the 2026 AFL Pride Game and explore the AFL’s growing push to feature at the Olympics. We wrap things up with Stars Around and UHC. The post S2E5 appeared first on GayFL.
• S2E4 28.02.2026 44min

  In this week’s show, we do a mini “Where Are They Now?” segment, looking back at some of our past guests. We introduce our upcoming tipping comp, take a deep dive into the new rules that have been introduced, reflect on Izak Rankine’s recent podcast appearance, and discuss that letter that went out to Collingwood members. We wrap it all up with some practice match takeaways and a fresh edition of Stars Around. The post S2E4 appeared first on GayFL.
• S2E3: 2026 AFL Origin 21.02.2026 41min

  In this week’s show, we unpack the AFL 2026 State of Origin. We break down the game itself — the key highlights, the standout MVP performances, the injuries, and the overall reception. We also dive into the latest AFL news, including the outcome for the Kyneton Women’s Football Club, and take a look at Kane Cornes’ Top 50 AFL players. To wrap things up, we finish with Stars Around and State of Origin UHC. TW: Discussion of Eating Disorders in this episode. If you or someone you know needs help: Butterfly National Helpline — 1800 33 4673 or visit www.butterfly.org.au Eating Disorders Families Australia — 1300 195 626 Eating Disorders Victoria — 1300 550 236 Eating Disorders Qld — 07 3844 6055 The post S2E3: 2026 AFL Origin appeared first on GayFL.
• S2E2: Kyneton Women’s Football Club 12.02.2026 39min

  In this week’s show, we’re joined by a club making history — not just on the field, but off it too — the Kyneton Women’s Football Club, nicknamed the Wedge-Tailed Eagles. Born in late 2024 after more than 30 players and staff took a stand against inequity, disrespect and unsafe conditions, this group didn’t just walk away — they built something better. A club grounded in safety, respect, inclusion and community. A space where women and gender-diverse players can show up, compete hard and play on their terms — with dignity and pride. Despite strong opposition, the Wedge-Tailed Eagles have stayed focused on one clear goal: fair access, equal footing and a future. This is a story about courage, community and carving out space in the game we love. The post S2E2: Kyneton Women’s Football Club appeared first on GayFL.