Kick to Kick

The winter grind is real, and Round 18 brings a loaded slate of games with massive top-eight and top-four implications. This week, we're diving into a crucial weekend of football headlined by a massive Carlton and Hawthorn blockbuster at the MCG, the Giants hosting the Cats in Sydney, and a fascinating Fremantle vs. Sydney Swans battle over west at Optus Stadium. With so many teams meeting for the...

Round 17 is almost upon us, and the race to the finals is reaching a fever pitch! In this episode, we break down a massive weekend of footy full of huge matchups that are bound to shape the 2026 ladder. We have several second-time matchups for the round, including a high-stakes clash between the Cats and the Lions down at GMHBA Stadium, a vital Swans and Bulldogs battle at the SCG, and the Hawks h...

We are about to hit Round 16, and the last of the mid-season bye rounds is here. This week, we're diving into a massive weekend of footy full of huge rivalry matchups that are bound to shape the ladder. We have several 2nd-time matchups for the round, including the lions and swans, pies and tigers, and a massive second Showdown between power and crows. And as always, we're taking a trip down memor...

We are about to hit Round 15, and the mid-season bye rounds are still here. This week, we're diving into a massive weekend of footy full of huge matchups that are bound to shape the ladder. We have several 2nd-time matchups for the round, including the dockers and cats, pies and power, and crows and demons. And as always, we're taking a trip down memory lane, digging into the archives to see what...

Were about to hit Round 14, and the mid-season bye rounds are still here. This week, we're diving into a massive weekend of footy full of huge rivalry matchups that are bound to shape the ladder. We have several 2nd time match ups for the round, including the demons and bombers, swans and power and cats and suns.  And as always, we're taking a trip down memory lane, digging into the archives to se...

Round 13 is officially upon us, and the mid-season bye rounds are truly heating up! In this episode, we break down another massive weekend of footy, headlined by blockbuster rivalry matchups and crucial ladder shaping. All eyes are on the MCG for the massive King's Birthday clash between Melbourne and Collingwood, alongside a classic Sunday night showdown between Essendon and Carlton. As always, w...

Round 12 is officially upon us, with bye rounds now back in the mix! In this episode, we break down a good weekend of footy highlighted by top-eight shakeups and cross-town civil wars. As always we turn back the clock to where it all began, digging into the archives to look back at the very first time these fierce rivals ever faced off on the field.

Round 11 is almost here, and the stakes are only getting higher! In this packed episode, we look at a massive weekend of footy defined by season-defining blockbusters and bitter grudges. We take a trip down memory lane to uncover the origins of these classic football matchups.

There is plenty to get through in this loaded episode as we preview the high-stakes matchups of Round 10 and dig into the storied rivalries taking center stage. We dive into the Brisbane vs. Geelong blockbuster at the Gabba, a Friday night lights clash between Sydney and Collingwood, and a trip to the Top End as the Suns host Port Adelaide in Darwin (So we talk about the Sun's first ever win). Plu...

There is plenty to get through in this loaded episode as we prepare for a Round 9 slate that promises both high-stakes drama and historical intrigue. We’re breaking down the modern-day rivalries while digging up some of the strangest buried treasure in the league’s archives.

There is plenty to get through in this loaded episode as we preview the upcoming round and revisit some historic first encounters. We dive into the Showdown, inaugural clashes, grudge matches, and the Expansion Cup. Plus, in the case of Geelong vs. North Melbourne, we’re actually looking at the second time they met—it’s a much more interesting story.

In this week's episode, we aren't just looking ahead to the Round 7 matchups; we’re traveling back to the very first time these clubs stood across the chalk from one another. We dig through the archives to uncover the forgotten stories of the inaugural meetings that set the stage for this weekend's clashes. The ANZAC clashes, the Suns heading down to Tassie to face the Hawks, the Giants and North...

As the dust settles on Gather Round, the 2026 season marches on with Round 6, and we are back to dig through the footy vaults. This week, we’re looking at a slate of matchups with deep historical roots and some truly bizarre origin stories. Whether it's a grudge match decades in the making or a modern rivalry still finding its feet, we’ve got the archives open and the tapes running. Grab a drink,...

As we gear up for Gather Round, we look back at the first time these teams played each other. This week, the entire AFL world descends on South Australia for a festival of footy. But before the first bounce in the Barossa or the lights go up at Adelaide Oval, we’re digging into the archives to uncover the origin stories of these Round 5 matchups. From the very first clash between the Crows and the...

The stage is set, the early-season hype is meeting the reality of the grind, and the ladder is already starting to tell a story—welcome to Round 4 of the 2026 AFL Season! Brisbane Lions vs. Collingwood: We travel back to 1997,  North Melbourne vs. Carlton: We return to 1925  Melbourne vs. Gold Coast Suns: We revisit 2011

The stage is set, the early-season hype is meeting the reality of the grind, and the ladder is already starting to tell a story—welcome to Round 3 of the 2026 AFL Season! The Kick to Kick Podcast is back to find the soul of this week’s matchups by obsessive time-traveling. We’re stripping away the 5G stadium tech to revisit the mud, the heritage, and the very first sparks of these rivalries. Colli...

The overreactions are in, the ladder is moving, and the winter grind is officially here—welcome to Round 2 of the 2026 AFL Season! The Kick to Kick Podcast is back to find the soul of this week’s matchups by obsessing over the past. We’re stripping away the modern gloss to revisit the mud, the heritage, and the first sparks of these legendary rivalries. This week, we’re breaking down: St Kilda vs....

The engine is warm, the cobwebs are gone, and now the real grind begins—welcome to Round 1 of the 2026 AFL Season! The Kick to Kick Podcast is back for the main event. After a high-octane Opening Round, we’re settling into the rhythm of the season by doing what we do best: honoring the future by obsessing over the past. This week, we travel back to the late 19th and early 20th centuries to see how...

Dust off the boots and wind back the clock—the Kick to Kick Podcast is back for 2026!" We’re sticking to what we do best: breaking down the modern game by digging up its deepest roots. Each week, we preview the upcoming round through the lens of history, retracing the steps to the very first time these clubs met.   This week we chat about  Sydney Swans vs. Carlton  Gold Coast Suns vs. Geelong Cats...

We are back to quickly wrap up the 2025 Grand final, and the season itself.   The Kick to Kick Podcast are looking back at the first meeting between this weeks match-ups, trying to bring out the stories, highlights, winners, and losers of days gone by.  If you enjoy our podcast please give us a rating or leave a comment. Also, please refer us to friends and let other people know about what we do!...

Here is our AFL Grand Final preview for the 2025 season. We'll start with our traditional Grand Final Quiz, followed by a discussion on the Demons' new coach and the Merrett trade. Then, we'll dive into the history of the Norm Smith Medal before breaking down the big game itself!   References Norm Smith Medal info thanks to Dan Eddy - https://www.daneddybooks.com/blog/y6f1hk3j8n6axr7zksbi43a49qo54...

2 weeks to go, and here we are talking about the final 4. We discuss a few things around this, are Geelong, Hawthorn, Collingwood and Brisbane the big 4? Is the AFL fair? Is equalisation working?? We talk about the history between these match ups and then we chat Brownlow Medal quickly.    References https://afltables.com/afl/afl_index.html Old Herald Sun articles Old Age articles Trove Inside Foo...

We'll briefly recap last weekend's games before diving straight into the upcoming matches. First, we'll revisit history by looking at all four of the previous finals meetings between the Hawks and the Crows. Then, we turn our attention to the Lions vs. Suns, a first-time finals matchup. While it's a new rivalry on the finals stage, we'll still delve into the history of each expansion team's second...

As finals week kicks off, let's take a trip down memory lane. We'll explore the inaugural finals appearance for each of the competing teams—a journey that for some began in 1897 and for others took 30+ years (looking at you, Hawthorn). We also dive into the history of previous finals matchups between this week's contenders, discuss the latest All-Australian team, and reflect on the original team f...

Welcome to the final full round of the 2025 season! We have a lot to unpack, including a first-time matchup between the Swans and Eagles. In other games, we'll dive into the Blues' long-awaited first victory over the Same Olds, a 1908 clash where the Cats broke a 12-game losing streak, and how the Crows capped off their inaugural season in style. We'll also revisit the Power's revenge game against...