Footy Focus Podcast

Recorded on 15 March 2021 FOOTY NEWS FLASH  - Naks & Shez give their takes on the 23rd man concussion sub idea - Independent doctor rule on match day concussions & should other injuries included? - North Melbourne AFLW face up hill battle to seal finals berth SEASON PREDICTIONS + LADDER - Naks & Shez predict the premier, runners-up, wooden spooners & clubs set to rise and fall...

Recorded on 25 February 2021 - What worked, what failed, who deserves a pay rise & who needs a big 2021 - Plus, key list changes, our best 22, grade for 2020 & 2021 projection FOOTY NEWS FLASH  - Carlton finally holds their 2020 BnF with Weitering winning - Collingwood surprise contender for AFLW flag after smashing Roos - Erin Phillips further cements GOAT status in short AFLW histor...

Recorded on 16 February 2021 - What worked, what failed, who deserves a pay rise & who needs a big 2021 - Plus, key list changes, our best 22, grade for 2020 & 2021 projection FOOTY NEWS FLASH - Eddie steps down immediately as Pies president after public backlash - Injuries to Ben Brown & Sam Weideman keeps the Daw ajar for Majak Western Bulldogs @ 4.12 - Dogs yet to win a final since...

Recorded on 4 February 2021 - What worked, what failed, who deserves a pay rise & who needs a big 2021 - Plus, key list changes, our best 22, grade for 2020 & 2021 projection FOOTY NEWS FLASH - Collingwood 'Do Better' review finds systemic racism. Naks & Shez have their say. - Pies forced to front presser after review is leaked & another Eddie howler - Should Eddie be forced to han...

Recorded on 28 January 2021 - What worked, what failed, who deserves a pay rise & who needs a big 2021 - Plus, key list changes, our best 22, grade for 2020 & 2021 projection FOOTY NEWS FLASH - AFL & AFLW introduce mandatory 12-day minimum rest post-concussion - Shane Tuck's CTE diagnosis follows Polly Farmer & Spud Frawley Collingwood @ 2.55 - Upset of season vs Eagle in WA final,...

Recorded on 22nd January 2021 - What worked, what failed, who deserves a pay rise & who needs a big 2021 - Plus, key list changes, our best 22, grade for 2020 & 2021 projection FOOTY NEWS FLASH - Pies poach Hawks’ premiership list architect Graham Wright to be new footy GM - AFLW Crow Marinoff’s 3 game suspension for front-on contact on Giant Stack  Carlton @ 3.27 - Competitive, but l...

Recorded on the 14th January 2021 - What worked, what failed, who deserves a pay rise & who needs a big 2021 - Plus, key list changes, our best 22, grade for 2020 & 2021 projection FOOTY NEWS FLASH - The Power extend Hinkley’s contract, Naks gives his take & delisted Roo Mason Wood training with the Saints Brisbane @ 2.18 - Backed up breakout 2019 season & wins first final since 20...

Recorded on the 6th January 2021  - What worked, what failed, who deserves a pay rise & who needs a big 2021 - Plus, key list changes, our best 22, grade for 2020 & 2021 projection FOOTY NEWS  - Potential impact on Tigers with Dimma news - Clubs return to pre-season training  SYDNEY @ 3.04   - Competitive all season, particularly towards back end - Youth feature in top...

Footy Focus Podcast Ep 29 - 2020 – Club Reviews – Adelaide & GWS Recorded on the 30th of December 2020 - What worked, what failed, who deserves a pay rise & who needs a big 2021? - Key list changes, our best 22 for each club, 2020 grade & 2021 projection ADELAIDE @ 0.50 - 0-13 to start, won 3 of last 4 games but shouldn’t hide list deficiencies - Laird's move into midfield & O’Brie...

Recorded on 22nd December 2020 - Release of 2021 AFL fixture highlighted by Port vs Roos in round 1 - What worked, what failed, who deserves a pay rise & who needs a big 2021 for Freo & Suns  - Plus key list changes, our best 22 for each club, grade & 2021 projection  FREMANTLE @ 3.15min - Longmuir best 1st year coach  - Brayshaw, Cerra & Serong finally lessen load o...

Recorded on the 14thof December 2020 - The 2020 marathon draft criticised for being too long - North Melbourne select Will Phillips with pick 3 - The newest faces at North discussed including surprised slider, Eddie Ford - Port pays unders for NGA gun Lachie Jones - Surprise rookie Goldsack to captain the (Port Adelaide) Magpies according to Naks. - Archie Perkins controversy, JUH – Buddy comparis...

Recorded on the 17th of November 2020 - Respected AFL journalist Marc McGowan joins the boys via Zoom this week - McGowan’s journey into the AFL industry - Wasted years post retirements of Boomer Harvey & Co at the end of ‘16 - Marc predicts short-term pain for the Roos, but sees bright future in the youngsters - The leadership void left by Higgins & Macmillan provides opportunity for new...

Recorded on the 12th of November 2020 - The boys grade each club after the trade period wrapped up - Is the trade period too long? - North add 4 young players, but said goodbye to 2 much loved champs - Port finally secured Fantasia and strengthened their defence - Flag contenders Lions, Dogs & Cats top-up lists - Dons scavenge a win whilst the Dees win big with 2 big men - Naks criticise Pies...

Recorded on the 4th of November 2020 - Melbourne Cup win - Shez takes a look at the top 10 of North Melbourne’s Best and Fairest - Naks does likewise with Port’s top 10 of the John Cahill Medal - The boys take you through the biggest names for each of the 18 clubs in alphabetical order - B Crouch compo, Saad, Zac Williams discussed. Naks’ take on the Treloar situation - Daniher compo, Menegola, J...

Recorded on the 26th of October 2020 - Lead up the first bounce & Night Vs Day Grand Final views - Dusty GOAT in Finals? Best premiership yet for the Tigers in current dynasty? - Quarter by Quarter review of the Tigers win over the Cats in the 2020 Grand Final - The teams that can challenge the Tigers in 2021 - What the Cats should do to close the gap - Shez lists his 5 best candidates with no...

Recorded on the 19th of October 2020 - Tigers into 4th GF in 4 years after nail-biting win against Port - Where the game was lost for Port, Ebert’s final act, Dusty best finals player ever? - Mature and professional Cats overcome the Lions as Ablett turns back the clock - Lions smalls failed to deliver, Cats mids get on top, Hawkins dominant - Pre-finals bye to come under the microscope - Grand Fi...

Recorded on the 12th of October 2020 - Tigers into 4th straight prelim final after overpowering respectable Saints - Cats produce crashing win against tired Pies and respond to criticism - Port Vs Tigers preview, we discuss key match ups and the X factors - Brisbane Vs Cats, Danger the key and Lion smalls dangerous at the other end - Big week for Trade News - Essendon players nominate teams, we di...

Recorded on the 5th of October 2020 - Port into first prelim since 2014 with win over Geelong - Brisbane’s upset win over flag favourites Richmond - Another classic finals game between the Pies and Eagles. Pies come out on top - Saints’ first finals win since 2011 against the same opponent, the Dogs - Shez looks to see how Saints can upset the Tigers at Metricon - Cats host Pies at the GABBA previ...

Recorded on the 28th of September 2020 - Finals Week 1 Previews - Naks’ previews his Port Power’s game Vs Cats & the Eagles Vs Pies in Perth - Shez previews Brisbane’s battle against Richmond & Saints Vs the Doggies - The boys give their take on the most controversial AA team in recently times - Brad Crouch and Tyson Stengle caught with illicit substance - Ben Brown, Higgins and Polec on t...

Recorded on the 22nd of September 2020 - Game Review: 15mins enough to get WC over the line against a more spirited Roos. Port secure top spot 4 days later with win over Pies. - North Melbourne delist 11 players including Majak Daw & Jamie Macmillan - Zac Williams’ worth for the Blues - Harley Bennell’s career in doubt again after Covid breach - Ben Brown and the untouchables at North - Final...

Recorded on the 14th of September 2020 - Game Review: Déjà vu as Roos get belted by Fremantle again. Port secure home qualifying final by smashing disappointing Dons - Coniglio dropped for Giants must be game again Dees - Annual pre-finals bye debate - Carlton good and bad in 2020. Would need to make finals in 2021 - Gerard Whateley & Andy Maher think North isn’t an attractive destination club...

Recorded on the 7th of August 2020 - Game Review: Port 3rd quarter enough to get the 4 points against North Melbourne - Should umpires pay more free kicks for throws? - Stack and Coleman-Jones bans fair? - Can Lions win the flag without Harris Andews - WAFL watch – Shez’s take on under 18 guns battle (DGB vs Logan McDonaly) - Port’s academy and Father-Son selections update - Quick previews: Port t...

Recorded on the 31st of August 2020 - Game Review: Port strengthens top 4 claims with win over Swans & Roos favourite for pick 2 with insipid loss to Suns - Joe Daniher’s importance - Can Eagles win flag without making top 4 or playing in Perth - Anderson to challenge Serong for Rising Star - FFP AA team as of Round 14 - Quick previews: Second annual FFP Cup. North 1-0 up. Can North cause an u...

Recorded on the 25th of August 2020 - Game Review: Port survive Hawks scare & undermanned Pies too good for undermanned Roos - Dangerous tackles and the diving Tigers - Annual TIO Dreamtime game? - Holding the Ball confusion continues - Free the Flay & Robbie Muir’s horrific story - Mark Ricciuto the new Eddie - Quick previews: Can Port find form against the Swans & can the Suns finall...

Recorded on the 17th of August 2020 - Game Review: Port smashed by Cats, Lions hold of spirited North - GWS coach’s last chance? - Sydney Swans best young crop in the comp? - Free Kick controversy – Newnes goal - Essendon list worse than the Kangaroos - Quick previews of Port vs Hawks, North Vs Pies