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ABC AFL Daily

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Corbin Middlemas and Ben Cameron are joined by a rotating cast of AFL legends, including some of the sharpest minds in the game, to pull apart the biggest stories in Aussie Rules. Friday: We unpack Thursday night footy and get across the AFL landscape with former Richmond star Brett Deledio as the trio preview the round ahead. Saturday: Legendary Collingwood coach Mick Malthouse and premiership winner Luke Ball join Corbin to cover Friday night footy and the stories that have footy fans talking. Sunday: Who were the biggest winners and losers from the round? We tell you what mattered most from...

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Jul 11, 2026

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AFL Sunday - "I didn't account for their midfield dominance" 28.09.2025

Matt Clinch and Cameron Ling dissect the AFL Grand Final a day on with Lingy in awe of Brisbane's midfield group. The Geelong legend also gives his thoughts on the Cats' performance. What is Chris Fagan's legacy? And what would you give Snoop Dogg's performance out of 10.

ABC Sport's Grand Final Parade coverage 26.09.2025

Melbourne's streets are buzzing with anticipation as the AFL parade passes through. Max Holmes' mum, Olympian Lee Naylor joins the team ahead of his first Grand Final. Plus cartoonist Mark Knight, who has been drawing the Premiership poster for 17 years drops by to showcase his latest designs. 

Paul Roos' Grand Final forecast 24.09.2025

The Brisbane Lions have touched down in Melbourne and the city is filled with finals anticipation. Roosy reminds us of Brisbane's Fitzroy roots and the team vote that sparked its move north. We re-live what it was like for Roosy as a player and as a coach. The team analyse key attributes of each team that lead to the Grand Final and who they believe will take home the flag. Plus, there's nine game...

Will a new president solve the Bombers problems? And concussion clarity required in the off-season 23.09.2025

Andrew Welsh has stepped in for David Barham as the president of the Essendon Football Club, will he be able to turn this club around? Mabior Chol has had his tribunal case thrown out, could we see a softening of the matrix next year to take into consideration concussions caused by football accidents?  Which of Collingwood’s delisted players could get an opportunity elsewhere? And, Snoop Dogg puts...

Should we still value the Brownlow as the AFL’s top award? 22.09.2025

Gold Coast Sun Matt Rowell has taken home the top gong in the footy world, but is it still the most prestigious award in the industry?  The footy world was shocked Nasiah Wanganeen-Milera didn't receive the full three points in Round 20.  Should Izak Rankine been made ineligible, even though his suspension wasn't deemed a football act. Plus Zach Merrett has spoken for the first time since his meet...

The 'super-human' performance that defined prelim weekend 21.09.2025

Patrick Dangerfield single-handedly blew Hawthorn out of the water, how impressive was his display? Does the AFL need to clarify an umpire's decision to not pay Collingwood a free kick? Several Brisbane players are racing against the clock to prove their fitness for Saturday.  Plus, ahead of tonight's count, Roosy regales us with some of his favourite Brownlow night memories.

Corbin & Ben: Who takes Charlie home? 21.09.2025

Corbin and Ben are joined by Peter Bell to cover all the major topics out of Preliminary Final weekend in the AFL, look ahead to the Grand Final between Geelong and Brisbane, and tell us who they think will take home the Brownlow Medal on Monday night.

AFL Sunday - 'so often greats stand up in prelims' 21.09.2025

Matt Clinch and Cameron Ling unpack the weekend's preliminary finals as Geelong and Brisbane worked their way into the grand final. The pair discuss whether Jamie Elliott deserved a late free kick, and if Patrick Dangerfield produced one of the best preliminary finals performances of all time.

AFL Saturday: 'The reality is that he's missing due to an injury' 20.09.2025

AFL Saturday with Corbin Middlemas, Mick Malthouse and Luke Ball, reviewing and previewing Preliminary Final weekend of the AFL Finals Series. Today's guest, Geelong's Sam De Koning.

The wait is over footy lovers, your favourite weekend of the year is here 18.09.2025

The teams have dropped and we take you through the ins, outs and key match-ups that will shape this weekend's games. Bobby Hill hasn't been selected for the Pies, have they got that decision right? To get you in the finals mindset, the team takes you through their favourite preliminary finals. Plus, should Tex Walker retire while the Crows are on top?

Felines v birds and are the Devil's still dependent on their lair? 17.09.2025

Four teams are putting their final touches on their preliminary finals week, Roosy takes you inside the mindset of clubs and players in a do-or-die round. Can Hawthorn capitalise on Geelong's lack of game time during September? How difficult will the conversations be for Collingwood to include Bobby Hill? Plus, Tasmania’s Macquarie Point Stadium has been handed an unfavourable state planning commi...

Captains run and will free agency cause the great ladder divide to grow? 16.09.2025

North Melbourne's Jy Simpkin is the latest captain reportedly looking for a different club for 2026, under what circumstances can a contract be broken amicably? According to Roosy free agency is causing the power divide between the top and bottom teams on the ladder, has the system backfired on the AFL and how can they solve it? And Boomer Harvey's grand final win with Trentham on the weekend is s...

What does King's reign over Melbourne need to achieve in the immediate future? 15.09.2025

Nathan Buckley still has his eye on coaching Tasmania and that might have just been enough for Melbourne to give Steven King the top job, does King have the right vision to change the team's finals fortunes? Does Roosy believe State of Origin football can ever live up to what it was like in the past? And the team celebrate Hawk Luke Breust who has been dealt a cruel injury blow to see out his AFL...

Hawks’ reason to crow and sun sets on Gold Coast's season 14.09.2025

Minor premier Adelaide bow out of the finals race in straight sets, will the Hawks be able to maintain their momentum against Geelong this Friday? Roosy says Gold Coast's season is still a 'massive win', making it further than it ever has before. Has Zach Merrett's reputation been tarnished seeking a meeting with Hawthorn while still in contract? Roosy wants to see how new Melbourne head coach Ste...

Corbin & Ben - The four best teams remain 14.09.2025

Corbin and Ben are left stranded as Peter Bell is unable to join them, so between the two of them they cover all the major topics from the last week including the results of week 2 of the finals.

AFL Sunday - we were proud to show mental fortitude 14.09.2025

Brisbane co-captain Harris Andrews tells Matt Clinch and Cameron Ling how proud he was of his team mates to respond after losing to Geelong last week. The team dissect Adelaide's season after the Crows exited in straight sets, and are excited for the preliminary finals that are locked in.

AFL Saturday: 'He is not worthy of being the captain' 13.09.2025

AFL Saturday with Corbin Middlemas, Mick Malthouse and Luke Ball, reviewing and previewing Week 2 of the AFL Finals Series. Today's guests, Hawthorn midfielder Jai Newcombe, and former Gold Coast Chairman Tony Cochrane.

Wipeout weekend and culture concerns at the Cattery 12.09.2025

Four teams go into the weekend, only two will come out, who do Ben Cameron and Brett Deledio think will prevail? Has Brisbane's injury list reached a tipping point? Chris Scott has apologised to a junior AFL staff member over an outburst and on top of Bailey Smith's actions this week, what problems do Geelong need to address? Plus, if Zach Merrett remains at the Bombers can he still be respected a...

Smith's flock of birds and is there Merrett in a meeting? 10.09.2025

Essendon's captain Zach Merrett has met with Hawthorn raising questions about how players honour contracts when they’re in a rush for success? Bailey Smith is once again in hot water after flipping the bird and reportedly launching a string of expletives at photographer Alison Wynd, why is there seemingly no consequences for their star player? As the search for the new Chair of the AFL Commission...

Who makes way for Rachele and is the Eagles' position self-inflicted? 09.09.2025

Adelaide Crow Josh Rachele has been spotted on the training track, how do teams handle the need for change after a loss? Melbourne's coaching race narrows, what would Roosy be asking the interview panel if he was in the hot seat? Plus, West Coast have officially applied for draft concessions, do the 2018 premiers deserve handouts or are they squarely to blame for their recent poor seasons? 

Reviews underway, offers on the table and bring back the drop punt 09.09.2025

Freo and GWS have cleared their September diaries of matches, so now they must face an honest review process, how is this best tackled? Campbell Chesser wants out of the Eagles, but could his injury history be a liability for the Blues? With a couple of ruckmen potentially on the move, what is the value of a good tall? Plus, Roosy wants to see the return of the drop punt after some disappointing s...

'They're a really disappointing footy club' GWS and Dockers bow out week one of finals 08.09.2025

With Fremantle and the Giants sent packing this weekend, who does Roosy feel had a more disappointing season? There are now only six teams left in finals contention, who is the stand-out premiership favourite now? And booing has become an ugly part of the game, how do we call an end to it?

Corbin & Ben - Old Adages, 1980s Bronx, and Silly Little Games 07.09.2025

Corbin and Ben reflect back on the first week of finals and give a deep dive into Fremantle and GWS's seasons. Dual premiership player Peter Bell joins to talk through all the big issues plus he takes part in a game Ben likes to call, "Who Says No".

AFL Sunday: I definitely feel like we're a better side heading in this year' 07.09.2025

AFL Sunday with Matt Clinch and Cameron Ling, wrapping up all the results following Week 1 of the AFL Finals Series. Today's guests, Hawthorn's Blake Hardwick, and Jon Ralph from the Herald Sun and Fox Footy with the latest AFL news.

AFL Saturday: 'It was just insertion into the game that wasn't required' 06.09.2025

AFL Saturday with Corbin Middlemas, Mick Malthouse and Luke Ball, reviewing and previewing the first weekend of the AFL Finals Series. Today's guests, Geelong Premiership Utility Mark Blicavs, and Ray Chamberlain with his take on the Cam Rayner double free kick controversy.

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