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On this week's Mini, Jack Ginnivan lists his top 5 toughest footballers that he's seen, joined by Caden Macdonald! We've been off brand with our recent lists/rankings, so we think it's about time we get back to one about football! Hosts: Jack Ginnivan: @jackginnivan Tom Mitchell: @tommitchell6 Caden Macdonald: @CadenMacDonald Check out all the Ball Magnets Content: @ballmagnets Studio: ⁠https://ww...

Former lion, Mitch Robinson is in the studio to break down the tactics used in the 2023 Grand Final between Collingwood & Brisbane. Access and knowledge like you've never seen before! This pod is a must for any enthusiasts of AFL tactics. Mitch gives insight into the way Brisbane like to play, as well as strategies around tagging, and we hear about the bold tactic Collingwood deployed to free Nick...

With Tommy cycling his way through the French Pyrenees, Ginni needed a fill in for the episode and he's brought in the man who he did his first ever podcast with, Caden Macdonald to steer the ship! Round 17 saw the Pies leader stepping up with the head of the biff, Bruzzy Maynard steaming from ears. The Lions are back into fine form and look like they'll be a real threat come September, and the Ha...

How in the world we are at round 17, were not sure... but that was jam packed! A brawl at the 'G, Blues continue the win streak, Goldy lose a sixth on the trot and Dossy has a f**** finger! But we wanted to get the bottom of a burning questions in todays ep. What's your biggest problem with going to the footy? We asked, you responded, and we've compiled your answers! Hosts: Caden MacDonald: https:...

Everyone has something that really grind their gears in the modern game, but what about the blokes that play at the highest level? Titch & Ginni list the things in the AFL that really get under their skin! Hosts: Jack Ginnivan: @jackginnivan Tom Mitchell: @tommitchell6 Check out all the Ball Magnets Content: @ballmagnets Studio:⁠https://www.pivotalconversations.ai/⁠ Producers: Bailey McCabe: @Mill...

We've never broken down THIS MUCH VISION! Things are starting to shape up here in round 16 with Carlton going six on the trot and the Lions looking back to their best. Today we break down the good, bad and ugly plays from the round, to try and understand the great decisions and how the poor ones should've played out. Hosts: Jack Ginnivan: @jackginnivan Tom Mitchell: @tommitchell6 Check out all the...

Back from the trip of a lifetime at the FIFA World Cup and following two great replacement hosts, Willy Taylor is BACK in the studio! We racep his time in the US but the last bye round of the season is here and the country can rejoice. It seems the Suns have completely lost the plot, The Lions should never be counted out in the lead in to finals, and the Dees & Roos both look in a place to shock t...

Getting weirder and weirder these clips... Today we list our biggest Pet Peeves! (We know you'll relate to some of these!) If there's any ideas for these mini episodes you want to see us do, please let us know in the comments! Hosts: Jack Ginnivan: @jackginnivan Tom Mitchell: @tommitchell6 Check out all the Ball Magnets Content: @ballmagnets Studio: ⁠https://www.pivotalconversations.ai/⁠ Producers...

Two-time premiership Lion, Brandon Starcevich joins the Ball Magnets podcast to unpack his move from the Brisbane Lions to the West Coast Eagles—a trade that nearly fell through due to concerns surrounding his concussion history. Starcevich opens up about his battles with concussion, the challenges of starting a new chapter in Perth, his outlook on the future, and why he's excited about the young...

The season is starting to take shape as the boys join together again to review the big week that was round 15! Jordan De Goey is back to his best whilst Ginni got into some trouble over on the Gold Coast! Fremantle took down the Cats in a huge game in Perth and the boys are worried about the Saints following another loss to the Dogs! Hosts: Jack Ginnivan: @jackginnivan Tom Mitchell: @tommitchell6...

Another great replacement for our World Cup hero over in the USA, Sreytorade (MarmaladeAUS) joins the couch for some expert analysis and special comments! Dossy feels like the Dees were robbed vs the Crows so he got on twitter to voice his opinions. The Hawks took down the Suns but on come the Suns players posting images of Jack Ginnivan following their on-field altercations. And the Dogs have the...

Ginni has brought another ranking idea to the table, but this time, it has nothing to do with footy! Today Ginni brings his top 10 favourite fruits of all time! (If you know your Ball Magnets history, Ginni's fruits have always been on the agenda) - Watch the full Titch & Ginni Episode from this is available here: Hosts: Jack Ginnivan: @jackginnivan Tom Mitchell: @tommitchell6 Check out all the Ba...

Ginni is back and ready to take on the Suns at home this weekend, but still has to rock up on Monday and get TNG DONE! The boys analyse Jordan Dawson's unfathomable game against the Dogs, where the Saints & Giants sit in the middle of the ladder as well as how the Swans defeated Port Adelaide in a red hot finish. Hosts: Jack Ginnivan: @jackginnivan Tom Mitchell: @tommitchell6 Check out all the Bal...

In this episode of Ball Magnets, Rhys Mathieson dives deep into his new found passion for body-building, his experiences with performance enhancers, and details the moments when ASADA came knocking at his door. Rhys is refreshingly honest and open in this episode of Ball Magnets, so Tune in, and as always, please give us your feedback in the comments! (Apologies for the quality issues that arose t...

Willy T, OUT (goated), Jarra Davis, IN (semi-goat)! Tails is living it up overseas at the FIFA World Cup, so we had to bring in a pretty good substitute! Today we discuss where Collingwood's list is currently, how Jarra believes the Brisbane Lions still should be considered the yardstick in the competition, and Aaron Naughton's success in 2026. Dossy had a strange dream featuring Baz, Tails calls...

Callum Sinclair joins Tom Mitchell on the pod to talk about their time together at the Swans, and Callum's unique experiences as an AFL footballer. The boys cover their favourite locker-room pranks, the mental toll of being a fringe-player, going up against Nic Natanui and Scott Lycett at training, as well as some deception in his pre-trade medical that saw him land at the Sydney Swans! Tune in fo...

WHAT A WEEK OF FOOTBALL! 6 games decided by under a kick and so much in between to unravel and have a chin wag about! Ginni is out for this ep so Tommy has brought in an Ex-Teammate and current ABC Football analysis Callum Sinlclair to join the breakdown of the round, but also some analysis on the ball burster that was St Kilda vs Sydney Swans at the SCG! -- Hosts: Jack Ginnivan: @jackginnivan Tom...

Well that has to be hands down the craziest round of football we've ever seen! The boys are back from their yearly trip to Adelaide for the Biggest Game of Div 12 Ressies and are keen to put some names onto the big awards at the mid point of the season! We are also at Episode #50! Thankyou to everyone who listens and supports! Hosts: Caden MacDonald: https://www.instagram.com/cados38/?hl=en Will T...

MR CLUTCH CRIPPA JOINS TITCH & GINNI! What a game it was on Friday as the Blues got a huge upset win over Geelong after a mega Patty Cripps game-winning goal. We're here to break down how the play unfolded and what Carlton have been doing to secure 3 wins on-the-trot after a horror start to 2026! -- Hosts: Jack Ginnivan: @jackginnivan Tom Mitchell: @tommitchell6 Check out all the Ball Magnets Cont...

A hungover crew join you from the studio this week after celebrations for Caden we're underway the night before... but never fear, the boys are here nonetheless to chat all things in Round 12. One big debate flowing through the group this week has sparked from a certain Freo fan claiming that Hayden Young is a better footballer than Jack Sinclair. This was controversial in amongst a few and has se...

We believe this is the first North Melbourne player to feature on the podcast and who better than Tom's ex-teammate at the Swans Luke Parker! A 2012 Premiership Player and an ex-captain of the Sydney Swans, Luke Parker is now strutting his stuff in the big smoke in Melbourne however in unfamiliar role. Luke chats about the highs and lows at the Swans, his relationship with John HORSE Longmire and...

The Hawks get back on the winners list and the round of footy was absolutely epic! This week we have so many games to rip into as well as the Pendles record breaker, and a HUGE North Melbourne comeback. The boys go into some ways Key Forwards can expose a defence, and examples from Blake Hardwick in his move down forward once again this week, as well as some incredible clips of Nick Daicos' elite...

A JAM PACKED SIR DOUG NICHOLLS ROUND! Even through the blowouts, Round 11 of 2026 was entertainment from the word go. The Dees go into late in the 2021 GF Rematch, The Lions look tired, Freo go from strength to strength and the Pies just get over the line against a hungry Eagles side! Thanks for listening to Monday Magnets, releasing every Monday night! Hosts: Caden MacDonald: https://www.instagra...

On the pod is a two club champion, ex-captain of the Gold Coast Suns and 2x All-Australian and Premiership player at the Melbourne Demons, the general down back, STEVEN MAY! We've now had 2 Premiership Dees join Titch on the pod, following Jack Viney back in 2023! Steven talks all things about his time during the Melbourne Demons golden run through 2021-2023, as well as up to his departure and ret...

OUR FIRST GUEST, THE WIZARD WATSON! Nick Watson joins the boys to chat Hawks vs. Melbourne on the weekend, small forward craft, go through some of the Wizards highlights throughout season 2026 so far, and much more. More guests coming soon, and one you'll be familiar with from your tele screens! Hosts: Jack Ginnivan: @jackginnivan Tom Mitchell: @tommitchell6 Check out all the Ball Magnets Content:...