ABC AFL Daily

A tense game at the Adelaide Oval has resulted in Collingwood earning their place in the preliminary finals, but it was marred by disappointing crowd behaviour. Corbin is joined by special guest Mitch Cleary to discuss the on-field action and the fall out of the crowd booing Isaac Quaynor. Plus, the teams are in for the remaining three matches of the week, how are they placed to proceed in Septemb...

The Crows have been dealt a tactical advantage with Jeremy Howe not taking the field for the Pies tonight, how can they make the most of it? Taylor Walker celebrates his 300th game tonight, Roosy applauds his resilience. It looks like a different kind of father-son team-up as St Kilda are set to host a Silvagni family reunion in 2026. Finals experience is much discussed but what’s more important,...

Izak Rankine has touched down back in Adelaide and faced the media by himself, should the club have sent the cavalry to support him? Gold Coast's inaugural No.1 draft pick David Swallow will get to play finals this week for the first time, just as he announces his retirement. And how many changes is too many heading into the finals as the Pies and the Giants are set to make big calls at the select...

Have you ever wondered what the specific roles are of the assistant coaches at your club? Roosy explains why assistant coaches are so key to a team’s on-field success and how much trust a senior coach puts in them. Plus Michael Voss is adamant Curnow isn’t on the trade table despite the star reportedly meeting with Swans’ coach Dean Cox and Sam Draper could be the bargain of the trade period.

With three sleeps until finals footy, who is the most important player for each of the clubs and how are the teams shaping up? Interviews are now underway for Melbourne's top coaching job, is Buckley still favourite? And Lauren Bordin joins the team to wrap all the AFLW action as the highest score was overtaken twice. 

Corbin and Ben wonder which club is under the most pressure heading into the finals and if Jordan Ridley will leave Essendon. Dual premiership player Peter Bell joins to talk through all the big issues including whether Bobby Hill will return for Collingwood in September.

During the pre-finals bye, former All-Australian selector Cameron Ling details the difference between the 2025 selected team and who he would have picked. With Jeremy Cameron an unexpected captain, Lingy explains how that position is chosen during selection meetings. Xander McGuire joins Clinchy and Lingy ahead of the first week of finals to detail all of the possible team changes.

The AFL has selected its All-Australian team and despite not captaining Geelong, Jeremy Cameron was awarded skipper, was that the right choice? Bailey Smith spoke candidly about his mental health struggles, how does normalising these conversations advance the game? And it's bye week in the AFL, so all attention can be focused on the Indigenous Round in the AFLW.

The Gold Coast celebrated their 95-point win like they’d won the grand final and everyone’s happy to see them make their first finals appearance (except maybe the Bulldogs). Mitch Brown is applauded for being the first bisexual AFL player to publicly come out in the men’s competition. It’s awards night and Roosy has tipped one player to land a clean sweep. Plus, the team highlight the must-watch A...

24 rounds of footy will finally conclude tonight, can the Bombers rain on Gold Coast’s finals parade? Is paying players like Harley Reid and Tom De Koning on potential going to be harmful to clubs in the future? In a sad day for Carlton, Jack Silvangi has announced his intentions to join a new club. Plus, did the AFL get the All Australian squad right?

TDK reportedly has penned a huge eight-year deal with the Saints, is the price right? Willie Rioli has announced his retirement from Port amongst some other surprising delistings. What would it take from the Swans to get Charlie Curnow across the border? And who should be most proud of their season in 2025?

The Bombers will have Bulldogs fans cheering them on this week as they take on the Gold Coast in a thrilling final match of the home and away season. Fremantle's ability to beat top eight teams has secured its finals position, can the Dockers keep the momentum going? Which teams at the bottom of the ladder does Roosy feel can play finals next year? Plus, the team wrap all the round two AFLW action...

AFL Saturday with Corbin Middlemas, Mick Malthouse and Luke Ball, reviewing and previewing the AFL matches in Round 24. Today's guest, Fremantle Coach Justin Longmuir, one day away from the Dockers must win clash with the Western Bulldogs.

The Blues go into the off-season with consecutive wins, but did Tom De Koning’s speech to Carlton’s room tell us he’s leaving the club? Is the four-match ban for Rankine right and how can the AFL improve their investigations? Plus, the team look forward to the remainder of the final round of the home and away season.

Roosy has called it, Dogs v Dockers is the game of the season with everything on the line for both teams. Carlton have Mitch McGovern named as an emergency this week, meaning his 2026 contract is up in the air. Roosy has nothing but praise for Dayne Zorko as he joins the 300 club this weekend, and why is he so excited about Essendon v Carlton on Thursday night?

The AFL is reportedly considering a matrix system for players who use slurs which should result in more consistency but will it stamp out the behaviour? How would Ken Hinkley be feeling as he heads into his final game as coach of Port Adelaide, knowing he will be without Ollie Wines. And with 15 players out of contract next year at Essendon, who will be looking to impress with two matches to go in...

St Kilda have secured their man, Nasiah Wanganeen-Milera has signed on for two more years making the club a more attractive prospect for other players. The Adelaide Crows' players were door stopped by the media yesterday to only say the Rankine investigation was 'not ideal', how can clubs best handle this?  And Roosy doesn't hold back on how the Eagles have fallen from grace since their 2018 Premi...

Round 23 has set up a blockbuster season finale, which team is set for heartbreak finishing outside the eight? The AFL is investigating reports that Izak Rankine has made a homophobic slur during the Crow's narrow win over Collingwood. Which team does Roosy think we've been sleeping on and poised for finals success?  And, AFLW number one draft pick Ash Centra dominates a bounce that has the entire...

ABC Sport's Ben Cameron and the three-time premiership player Cameron Ling break down all the big moments from the blockbuster Crows v Pies match and also marvel at the ageless Jack Gunston.

AFL Saturday with Corbin Middlemas, Mick Malthouse and Luke Ball, discussing the big issues making AFL news in Round 23. Is Justin Longmuir coaching for his future? Who stays and goes at St Kilda? And is Snoop Dogg a hit or miss for the AFL?

Hawthorn legend Luke Breust has announced he’ll hang up his boots, what legacy will he leave at the club? Which of the two expansion teams will win a premiership first? Is Ken Hinkley what Michael Voss needs at Carlton? Plus the team wrap the AFLW opening matches from last night and preview the remainder of the men’s round.

The 10th AFLW season will start tonight, can North Melbourne be the first team to win back-to-back premierships? In the men's competition, ladder predictors will be in overdrive as nine teams can't fit into eight finals spots. Plus, the heat is on coaches with prickly press conferences and why it would be a ‘disgrace’ if Freo sacked Longmuir.

Dylan Shiel has been handed a one week suspension for an action that has been likened to Mansell's earlier this year in which he got three weeks, is this fair? Roosy explains how the disconnect between coaches, players and media can arise in relation to salary negotiations. And, is Carlton's list so bad they needed to get rid of their footy boss?

Nat Fyfe has announced his retirement, hear why the team believes he is a modern day great. Roosy is shocked the AFL have closed an investigation into inappropriate contact between Henry Smith and Nick Blakey. Plus, the AFL has snared rapper Snoop Dogg for the Grand Final, is Roosy a fan?

With two rounds to go, only Adelaide has secured its place in the finals. How will the next eight teams jostle into only seven spots. Roosy believes Melbourne can take the flag next year, but which coach could get it there? And with Collingwood floundering, is it a simple fix to turn its form back around?