ABC AFL Daily

AFL Saturday, with Corbin Middlemas, Mick Malthouse and Luke Ball, discussing the big issues making news in the AFL in Round 13.  The team wrap up the two close games so far and preview the remaining fixtures for this King's Birthday long weekend. Today's guest, Western Bulldogs Coach Luke Beveridge, following his sides come from behind victory over the Hawks at the MCG. For more Australian Rules...

The debate is flowing with Essendon's assistance package request, Curnow's flat track bully status, Jordan Dawson's positional flexibility and the first of the double up games putting Corbin, Ben and Lids in opposite corners. It's not all loggerheads though with Willem Duursma's ascent to rising star favourite and Jack Gunston's footy smarts and future in the game hard to argue against. As well, t...

Corbin Middlemas and Bob Murphy take a deep breath after the Hird x Essendon mania and apply a mix of logic and left field thinking to what the Bombers might do next. The boys have watched the Monday footy shows so you don't have to and they chat through the appeal of Longmire, the issues for other applicants plus why the Lions have to get a wriggle on, if Fremantle's young list hurts their premie...

Talks continue as Essendon and Carlton search for their new senior coach, who's in the running, and who would fans like to see in the top jobs? Corbin makes a case for why Fremantle can't finish on top in September. Plus, a mid-season review of the teams who have just had the bye, and we're still being graced with unicorns. ABC AFL commentators Corbin Middlemas and Ben Cameron are joined by a roll...

It's time for Fremantle to declare its intentions this season after conquering the reigning premiers at the Gabba. Michael Sellwood embodies Leo Barry with his game-saving mark and can Daniel Harford fit Isaac Heeney into his top five players in the competition? Ben & Harf wrap up rd 12 with all the big takeaways for you. For more Australian Rules Football podcast content, catch every episode...

AFL Saturday, with Corbin Middlemas, Luke Ball and Adam Ramanauskas, discussing the big issues making news in the AFL in Round 12.  Today, the team look at the drama surrounding James Hird and the now vacant Essendon coaching position, wrap up last night's 4 point victory by a resurgent Carlton, and debate if the decision to disallow Ollie Dempsey's goal was the correct one following yet another A...

How did Hawthorn keep the Saints goalless for a half of footy? Is Jack Gunston on track to kick 100 goals this year? The search for a full-time senior coach at Essendon has ramped up, is Hird’s name the one the fans want to hear? Has the AFL got its bye rounds structure right? Plus, all the big questions answered ahead of the rest of Round 12. ABC AFL commentators Corbin Middlemas and Ben Cameron...

Essendon have hit "ctrl alt delete" on Brad Scott's Bombers tenure and it's left Corbin & Bob Murphy surprised and sympathetic. The Monday board meeting coupled with the passing of Neale Daniher doesn't sit right, James Hird's name still looms large and the club backtracking on their own strategy after so many losses raises more questions than answers. As well, Corbin & Bob reflect on Neal...

The team celebrate the life and work of Neale Daniher who has passed away today after a long battle with MND. Jeff White, Adam Tomlinson and Iah Cohen join the program to share their memories of Neale from both on and off the field. ABC AFL commentators Corbin Middlemas and Ben Cameron are joined by a rolling squad of former AFL players and legends of the game to analyse matches, deep dive the sto...

GWS has delivered a record-breaking performance in a demolition job against the reigning premiers, what on earth happened during that third quarter? How does North Melbourne's win go beyond just claiming the four points? Are Bombers fans right to be this angry? Plus, all the big issues from each match of this Sir Doug Nicholls round are covered. ABC AFL commentators Corbin Middlemas and Ben Camero...

AFL Saturday, with Corbin Middlemas, Mick Malthouse and Luke Ball, discussing the big issues making news in the AFL in Round 11.  Today, the team preview a record breaking day for Magpie Scott Pendlebury, wrap up the results so far this weekend, and look at how the Hawks are placed in the premiership race with today's guest, Hawthorn Coach Sam Mitchell. For more Australian Rules Football podcast c...

Brett Deledio has labelled the Dreamtime game for Essendon and coach Brad Scott as "sphincter tightening" with the expectation of a win over Richmond who have nothing to lose. Corbin, Ben and Lids dissect round 11 including debating the case of whether Hawthorn should remain in Tasmania, why West Coast should be taking the Pendlebury SP433 game personally and would you rather Bailey Smith or Isaac...

The Monday footy shows have Essendon in the gun so Corbin and Bob Murphy wonder if Brad Scott is playing chicken with his own board and if Zach Merrett's wantaway attitude is a pattern. Beyond the Bombers woes, this year might be slipping away for the Bulldogs, St Kilda astound us with another media fail, Bailey Smith has turned a corner in 2026 and having seen him first hand, what physical trait...

It's Scott Pendlebury's week, as he's set to overtake Brent Harvey's 432-game record and hold the all-time VFL/AFL record for the most senior games played by an individual. It's only fitting that we celebrate his career. How many more losses can Brad Scott's Bombers take before his role comes under serious scrutiny? Plus, how long will the Blues' dead cat bounce last? ABC AFL commentators Corbin M...

Mason Redman says Essendon weren’t up to “AFL standards,” while Steven King’s box-office Narrm Demons scored 100 points for the seventh time this year and are the story of the year. Catch Ben Cameron and Daniel Harford breaking down all the Round 10 action including the "ugly" Kangaroos and bemusement over Gold Coast desires to wind back their NT games. ABC AFL commentators Corbin Middlemas and Be...

AFL Saturday, with Corbin Middlemas, Marc Murphy and Adam Ramanauskas, discussing the big issues making news in the AFL in Round 10.  Today, the team analyse the fallout following the departure of Michael Voss from Carlton, look ahead to a record breaking week for Magpie Scott Pendlebury, and rank the Premiership pecking order as we near the halfway point of Season 2026. For more Australian Rules...

We're at round 10 already and Corbin, Ben & Brett Deledio pick apart some tantalising storylines including why Collingwood won't contend in 2026, will Carlton catch that new coach honeymoon fever and are the Crows building slowly or just mediocre? Plus how much do the Alex Pearce and Nasiah Wanganeen-Milera injuries hurt their respective teams, why Grand Final rematches rarely end in revenge a...

Shocked but not surprised, Corbin & Bob Murphy break down the seemingly inevitable but still sobering resignation of Michael Voss as coach of Carlton. The humanity of the decision hits hard and has stomachs churning but the next steps forward for the Blues are front and centre with options galore. As well, making waves on the Monday footy shows are the Fremantle reclaiming of identity and symb...

Which teams does Marc Murphy think are out of finals contention? How would you like to see the AFL allocate their budget?  Ben Cameron says Nick Daicos should be rested for a round. The two-week countdown to Pendlebury’s record breaking match is on. Plus, we take stock of all the unicorn sightings over the weekend. ABC AFL commentators Corbin Middlemas and Ben Cameron are joined by a rolling squad...

Even though Richmond didn’t secure the four points against the Crows, there is still optimism of the fans. Did GWS go too far with their banner referencing the Bomber’s whiteboard from last week? Does Freo’s Wharfie Time activation pump up the team or spook the opposition? Which rule does Daniel Harford want to see wound back to how it use to be? Plus, a takeaway from every match from Round 9. ABC...

AFL Saturday, with Corbin Middlemas, Mick Malthouse and Luke Ball, discussing the big issues making news in the AFL in Round 9.  Today, the team look at what Carlton's second half form against Brisbane does for the future of Michael Voss, debate the AFL's handling of the Elijah Hollands case, and are joined by Fremantle Coach Justin Longmuir following the Dockers come from behind victory over the...

The Dockers might be hosing down their Hawks fixture as a test of legitimacy but Corbin, Ben & Brett Deledio are watching closely. The boys preview the round's big questions including why Bontempelli should have already been rested but can't now, is Cripps tradeable, forced rivalries, Crows contender status is dwindling and the Swans positive premiership omen. Plus with Nikita Tszyu's win, whi...

Carlton are in the crosshairs at the moment with Michael Voss' future and the possibility of Patrick Cripps leaving the club dominating the footy conversation. Ben Cameron and Bob Murphy have cast their eyes over the Monday footy shows and run through all the biggest stories including the Blues blues, why gut punches and non footy acts should be heavily punished, whether the Swans style will stand...

Gambling company Sportsbet will no longer feature umpire Nick Foot on their podcasts, what's the fallout from Brisbane’s leaked whiteboard notes and former Carlton captain Marc Murphy left the Carlton game early and has some thoughts. Plus Richmond chalked up their first win of the season and have there been any more mystical unicorn sightings - Ben Cameron is on the case. ABC AFL commentators Cor...

AFL head office would be salivating with the high scoring matches, Showdowns officially need clean air and we didn't have whiteboard photos on our AFL story bingo card. Ben Cameron is at the SCG after a thrilling Swans Demons clash and is joined as always by Daniel Harford to talk through all the main takeaways from round 8 including bogey teams, injury woes and why Harf is sick of players being m...