Between the sticks

The 2026 AFL season is around the corner and the storylines are already heating up. In this episode of Between The Sticks, we break down Carlton’s preseason hit-out and what it means for their premiership hopes, react to a Hawks star re-signing despite bigger rival offers, and preview last season’s top eight — who’s rising, who’s sliding, and our early 2026 predictions. Jump into the comments with...

We’re joined by special guest Paco Luciano all the way from the United States to talk everything AFL. In this episode, we explore Paco’s journey into footy and how he discovered the game, what drew him in, and what he loves most about the AFL community. We also break down the State of Origin clash, including Victoria’s huge performance, WA’s standouts, the Nick Daicos BOG snub, and how State of Or...

We’re back for Season 2026 and the AFL is already in chaos. In Episode 1, we unpack all the biggest preseason storylines from wild training clips and mounting injury concerns to the off-field headlines that could shape the year ahead. We break down Carlton’s rocky start, Lachie Neale stepping down as Brisbane captain and what it means for the Lions’ future, the growing debate around player persona...

We unpack all the drama from the AFL trade period — who won ✅, who lost ❌, and what it all means for the 2026 season. From blockbuster moves to the deals that didn’t happen, we break down how the trade landscape reshapes contenders and rebuilders alike. Plus, we tackle a big question: does player loyalty still exist in modern footy? Join us for a mix of sharp analysis, cultural debate, and insig...

Our first off-season episode is here! We break down the wild 2025 AFL season — from the biggest moments and how the game was played, officiated, and consumed, to the chaos of outrage culture and weekly media storms. We dive into what worked, what didn’t, what needs to change, and what fans want moving forward. Plus, we look at the new 2026 rule changes — will they improve the game or cause more ch...

The AFL internet king — CHEETS from TYPEMediaau is back for Part 2 of our epic season finale! We break down the 2025 AFL Grand Final , where it was won and lost, and dive into early 2026 predictions . Plus, all the trade news , shock moves, captain switches, and off-season chaos you can handle. Strap in for Grand Final chat, trade talk, and Cheets’ quick fire — this one’s massive! 🔥

The AFL internet king himself — CHEETS from TYPEMediaau joins Between The Sticks for Part 1 of a huge two-part season finale! We dive into Cheets’ early days, his journey into footy content and content creation, what inspires him, and how social media has changed the game. It’s all things footy, family, and media — with plenty of laughs and classic banter along the way.

It’s Grand Final week! 🏆 On this episode of Between the Sticks , we break down both Preliminary Finals — the drama, momentum swings, and clutch moments that shaped the 2025 decider. We react to the Brownlow Medal chaos, from the winner to the shock snubs, before previewing the Grand Final itself: key match-ups, game-changers, and what each team must do to claim the premiership.

Week 1 of the AFL Finals didn’t disappoint — and we break it all down on this weeks episode of Between The Sticks! We go match-by-match, unpacking the key plays, momentum swings, and what each result means for the road to the Grand Final. THE PIES are on a mission for #17 glory. We analyse their strengths, what’s clicking, and what they must keep doing to reach the big dance again. AND Carlton’s R...

A season review for the Blues and the Pies, a love letter to the Legends Game, and a spirited debate on bringing back International Rules. We finish with a sharp finals preview—where the premiership path gets made or broken.

We put our hottest pre-season takes on trial—what aged well and what curdled. Surprise risers, major flops, Collingwood’s road to September, and Carlton’s next steps. Big calls, bigger banter.

Rankine’s sanction & the Crows’ finals tilt, Wanganeen-Milera’s $2M deal, our All-Australian locks & snubs, plus Blues 🔵 and Pies ⚫️⚪️ — all as the home-and-away season wraps.

This week’s episode is a must-listen! Packed with laughs, we dive into the fallout from Carlton and Collingwood’s rough patch, the latest trade news, and whether the AFL should shake things up with a draft lottery. Plus, we reveal our top team, flop team, and tips for the week ahead.

This week, we’re joined by one of our mates for a massive episode — and there’s plenty to unpack. We get stuck into all the drama from the Brisbane v Collingwood and Carlton v Freo games, with some strong opinions flying around. Then we tackle the huge news of Simon Goodwin’s sacking and what it means for Melbourne’s future. Plus, we dive into the top 9 battle and run the predictor to see who we r...

This week, we dissect the carlton and collingwood games, discuss Jezza Camerons' road to 100, the stardom of NAS and talk about whether we keep tradition or modernisation of the game. As always we have our top team and flop team and ofcourse tipping.

This weeks' episode we dissect Carlton and Collingwoods games, return to an old topic which we both have plenty to say about and ofcourse our usual top teams and flop teams of the week !

This week we bring our next special guest and one of the smartest minds in footy. We'll cover the Carlton game with a focus on the Lions and cover the Pies third loss of the season. We also dissect the top 9 teams and their run for the finals. As always, we highlight our top teams and flop teams of the week, and of course, our tips for the round ahead!

This week - all the fall out from Carlton v Collingwood, we bring on our first guest and discuss the AFL newest idea !

In this week's special episode Nabil finally explodes! We cover the Carlton v Collingwood rivalry, our top team and flop teams of the week and of course our upcoming tips for the round ahead!

Are Carlton cartoons? We compare some of the GOATS of the game and cover our tips for the upcoming round ahead !

In this week's episode, we go talk about our top team and flop teams of the week, go through questions asked by our listeners and share our tips for the week ahead.

This weeks episode dives into Carlton and Collingwoods performance, a discussions on whether the game has gone soft, the beef between Max Gawn and Steven May and our tips for round 13.

In our debut episode, we dive into Collingwood's performance against Hawthorn from round 12, discuss Carlton’s pathway to the Grand Final, and get into a big argument about the umpiring. We'll cover our tips for the week and a whole lot more!