Ball Magnets

Jeff Van Groningen is one of Australia's most highly respected basketball business heads, being involved in top positions at the Adelaide 36ers, Sydney Kings & Brisbane Bullets. He was at one point the NBL's youngest head coach in league history, and played large hands in getting Andrew Bogut to the Kings & Josh Giddey to Adelaide. Tommy sits down with Jeff to gain a new perspective on the busines...

The kid from Melbourne! Johnny Furphy joins Tommy & the BM Pod to discuss his debut NBA Season, reaching the NBA Finals with the Indiana Pacers, including a season ending injury to the team's star, Tyrese Haliburton. (Plenty of 2028 Olympics/Boomers chat too :) Awesome to catch up the Furph at Courtside in Melbourne a few months back, whilst he was back home for the off-season. We're pumped bringi...

The Great Barrier Thief is Back! (Still don't know how to feel about the nickname still, America). Dyson is back on the BM Pod for a second time since his first appearance back in 2023. This pod was filmed in the new Courtside facility, while Dys was back in Melbourne for the off-season. Check out Dyson' clothing brand - https://vouseti.com/collections/all Visit Courtside - https://www.courtsideme...

Our Last Episode of the year! (probably not lol). We have our great mate, Fox Footy's Jarra Davis jumps on the pod to dissect everything from grand final week! (Probably the first genuine good footballing mind to be on the pod all year). Thank-you to anyone who has listened to any of the content from the pod this year. It started extremely rocky but, we seriously appreciate all of you who have sup...

One game left! Tommy Mitchell joins the boys after Collingwood were beaten by Brisbane in a huge prelim clash! We preview the GF, Brownlow Medal & Toms playing future! Hosts:Caden MacDonald: https://www.instagram.com/cados38/?hl=enWill Taylor: https://www.instagram.com/willl.taylor_/?hl=enBailey McCabe: https://www.instagram.com/milliondollarbailey__/?hl=enFollow All BM's Socials: https://linktr.e...

Back into the groove with three games to go! Fresh off a trip to Brisbane watching finals footy at the Gabba, Tails & Baz join a refreshed Dossy to breakdown the good & the ugly from Semi-Final footy. TIMESTAMPS: 0:00 - 0:38 - Intro 0:39 - They Boy's Brisbane Trip 3:24 - Brisbane vs Gold Coast SF 6:51 - Tom Mitchell's Finals Stats / Collingwood Selection 11:28 - Brisbane Lions Make Another Prelim...

One week down and we've got the Dos-man back! We chat all the finals across the weekend, although dos is feeling a little under weather. Were paid a visit from 'The Hydrator' (Tom Phillips) to inspire the boys efforts to see the Gold Coast Suns get up this weekend at the Gabba. Timestamps:0:00 - 2:40 - Intro 2:41 - We're Flying to Brisbane! 6:30 - Round Review14:50 - 24:20 - Meet 'The Hydrator' 21...

We've officially made it to the 2025 AFL Finals Series! Cados had some business to attend to so we've called in a super sub! With the AFLW season now in full swing, we invited one of our favourit people, Collingwood small foward, Mikayla Hyde! We speak all things on their current season, Mik's upbringing in Perth, and give you our predictions for the first week of AFL Finals! Hosts:Caden MacDonald...

The Big Texan! Mason Cox joins Tommy on the mic for the first time in over 2 years! The boys yarn about their adventures outside of footy and where they see themselves once their playing days are over! You can now find Cox on ESPN's 'Red Time' podcast! Mason Cox - https://www.instagram.com/masonsixtencox/?hl=en If you're looking for an authentic & top-quality pasta, look no further than La Tosca!...

This season hasn't been able to resist being unpredictible. With one rescheduled game to come on Wednesday, there's only one spot left available in the 2025 AFL Finals. The Dogs & Suns leave it up to this game after both losing in Round 23. [We will pre-record an episode later on this week after we know the result of Gold Coast vs Essendon, and release our predictions going into finals on the same...

Only one round to go! Jeez that's gone fast. But still plenty to talk about before the H&A season is all done and dusted. Tommy's phone was blowing up as Harry Sheezel had a day out, collecting 54 Disposals, equalling Tom's AFL/VFL Record. Ash Centra took over AFL Media after her pre-game through the legs bounce, all while the race to September is hotter than we've ever seen it. Hosts:Caden MacDon...

Only 2 Rounds remain for the 2025 AFL Season, and nearly every game still counts towards the story in September. Dos's leader, Simon Goodwin was relieved of his duties earlier in the week, and the Pies are playing around with system before sh** hits the fan in Finals. Hosts: Caden MacDonald: https://www.instagram.com/cados38/?hl=en Will Taylor: https://www.instagram.com/willl.taylor_/?hl=en Bailey...

Jordan Lawley one of the worlds best basketball trainer's, recognised for working with elite NBA players and aspiring athletes worldwide. He specialises in advanced player development, individual skill enhancement, and performance training. Over the years, J-Law has trained top NBA talent such as Carmelo Anthony, Zach LaVine, Klay Thompson, but most importantly for us, many of the top Australian p...

3 Rounds to go, only 9 teams left in the race, things are heating up. The Dogs win a huge game against GWS, the Hawks lose Will Day & Collingwood ladder position is in jeopardy. TIMESTAMPS: 0:00 - 01:26 - Will’s Birthday! 01:26 - Playing against your old team 03:55 - La Tosca!!! 06:00 - Div 12 Ressies are into their First Final 07:34 - Tommy leaves for training 08:08 - Initials Game 08:54 - Piece...

Last Week, Tommy joined Hamish McLachlan on Channel 7's 'Unfiltered'. We've been granted special access to release the full unedited interview. A very raw conversation about Tom's whole journey through juniors, 3 clubs & business. Thank-you to the whole 7 team involved & Hamish. Host: https://www.instagram.com/tommitchell6/?hl=en BM Clothing: https://ballmagnets.com.au Follow all BM Socials: https...

Saved by the bell! A lacklustre cluster of round 20 games ended up producing the game of the year & a historic one at that, thanks to Nasiah Wanganeen-Milera & St Kilda. Nick Daicos produced his best game for 2025 thus far, and Tommy joins us again after returning from management last week. TIMESTAMPS: 0:00 - 1:00 - Intro Hosts:Caden MacDonald: https://www.instagram.com/cados38/?hl=en Will Taylor:...

Brandon Jack, Ex- Sydney Swan, brother of Swans Captain Kieran & now Author, shares a unique yet relatable look into life on the fringe of an AFL list. Being an old teammate of Titch's, he & Brandon are able to open up on a variety of issues BJ and other AFL players face, including substance abuse, toxic journalism & connection. BJ's debut novel titled 'Pissants' has recently been released, inspir...

Tommy joins the boys once again after a week off from playing, to speak massage guns & play some AFL guessing games. Collingwood's top spot is in danger, Carlton are back on the winners list & Aaron Cadman has replied to the boys voice message from last week! Hosts: Caden MacDonald: https://www.instagram.com/cados38/?hl=en Will Taylor: https://www.instagram.com/willl.taylor_/?hl=en Bailey McCabe:...

Back again to round out his offseason return to Melbourne, Ball Magnet Josh Giddey joins Tommy again to chew the fat. Talking what the potential Australian lineup might look like in the 2028 LA Olympics, as well as showing Dyson Daniels his flowers after a record-breaking season, seeing him win the Most Improved Player Award. Host: https://www.instagram.com/tommitchell6/?hl=en BM Clothing: https:/...

Round 18 is all wrapped up and leaves us with a handful of ball bursters, and a list of season ending injuries. Sammy Lalor goes back-to-back with guitar covers of Zach Bryan & St Kilda young gun Max Hall, sends his love to the boys! TIMESTAMPS:00:00 - Hosts:Caden MacDonald: https://www.instagram.com/cados38/?hl=en Will Taylor: https://www.instagram.com/willl.taylor_/?hl=en Bailey McCabe: https://...

After 435 days & the first stint in the VFL Competition in his life, Tom Mitchell has returned to the AFL in Round 17s premier clash, Carlton v Collingwood! Tommy recounts the whole game, talks how his body is feeling & whats to come for the rest of the season. Host: https://www.instagram.com/tommitchell6/?hl=enBM Clothing: https://ballmagnets.com.auFollow all BM Socials: https://linktr.ee/ballmag...

The Bossman is officially BACK in the AFL, and in a big way! The Titch comeback received a huge thumbs up from the privileged hosts up in the corporate boxes, but it wasn't all positive's, as one of the show's favourites has been ruled out for the year. TIMESTAMPS:00:00 - Hosts:Caden MacDonald: https://www.instagram.com/cados38/?hl=en Will Taylor: https://www.instagram.com/willl.taylor_/?hl=en Bai...

After another NBA season, and his first with the Chicago Bulls, the fourth Ball Magnet, Josh Giddey joins Tommy for his sixth appearance on the BM Pod! Taking the point guard reigns during 2025, we talk though the Half-Court Buzzer beater against the Lakers & his time back in Melbourne, playing some local basketball. Another episode with Josh will be released again Wednesday next week, with all ne...

Finally.... the Bye Rounds are no more! The 2025 AFL Season is officially in on the home strait & the Monday Mags are all over it. But in other news, the boys won in local footy against the top side, after some Baz McCabe service & we run up some of the Ball Magnets classic, AFL Guess Who. TIMESTAMPS:00:00 - Hosts:Caden MacDonald: https://www.instagram.com/cados38/?hl=en Will Taylor: https://www.i...

Join us as we chat with former Sydney Swans premiership player Alex Johnson, whose incredible AFL journey includes six knee reconstructions and one of the most inspiring comebacks in footy history. Now a development coach at the Western Bulldogs, Alex shares raw insights into resilience, recovery, and life after the game. Host: https://www.instagram.com/tommitchell6/?hl=en BM Clothing: https://bal...