Line in the Sand Podcast

Line in the Sand. An AFL Podcast

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What happens when you get an Essendon Supporter and a Hawthorn Supporter together to talk about the AFL. Listen in as Amos and Hamish talk about all things AFL and give it to each other for their poor respective team choices.

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Jun 28, 2026

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Episodes

The Final 8 Decided. North get their man and Kingsley is off to GWS as Essendon implodes. 22.08.2022

Hamish missed most of the week's drama as he was hiking through outback Northern Territory but it's fair to say he had a bit to say about the Essendon Football Club. They also discussed Dayne Zorko, Alistair Clarkson, Adam Kingsley, the Blues Choke, the bye before the finals, and how both are looking forward to R1 of the AFLW. 

Bruise Free Football as Players Check out Early 14.08.2022

An early edition this week as Hamish is off on holiday for a week. Some exciting football happened over the weekend in the AFL, but not from the Hawks or the Bombers. But there were positive signs for both VFL sides and the #moveittomarvel campaign has been a success with the AFLW opener between the Dons and the Hawks now being played at Marvel on the 27th of Augus

Essendon embarrass themselves, Hawthorn display good signs for 2023, and we celebrate great careers from the Josh Kennedys 09.08.2022

In this week's episode, Hamish and Amos discuss Collingwood and Geelong - speculating who will continue their 11-game winning streak. They both congratulate Ben Cunnington on his return and think that the Roos should get Larkey under a long-term contract. Both think Cripps was hard done by and expect Buddy to either be at the Swans or retire. They discuss their own teams and tips for next week.&nb...

David Mundy's predates the iPhone, Hamish is up and about, and, as always, it's been a big week in football 01.08.2022

In this week's episode, Hamish and Amos question whether Dan Hannebery is the difference between success and failure for the Saints come September. They query whether the wheels have fallen off for the Saints, Freo and the Blues. They discuss whether Melbourne has it in the bag and whether Collingwood has a chance. Hamish wonders whether Clarko will take another year off given how cooked GWS are....

What might have been for the Bombers? A wide open Premiership Race? When are they going to stand up for Jack G? Does the MediSub rule need tweeking? 27.07.2022

A lot of questions were answered in this week's podcast. Amos and Hamish wonder whether Joel Selwood will get to raise another Premiership Cup and whether this will be his last season. They discuss Jack Ginnivan again, as well as the Medisub rule. They wonder how many players will retire at Richmond and whether Clarko is going to GWS with revelations he's already met with them 3 times. The Premier...

How good is it when Richmond lose? Essendon and Hawthorn duke it out for 8th spot? 20.07.2022

In this week's Episode Hamish and Amos again discuss what Buddy's going to do next season, they look a whether Clarkson will go full cricle and end up back at the Roos. They celebrate the Roos win over Richmond and agree to disagree over the "ducking" rule interpretation. Hamish also makes the case for Essendon winning the 2022 Premiership. 

Hamish thinks Essendon will win the Premiership. Will Ross Lyon coach North Melbourne 13.07.2022

In this week's episode, Hamish asks Amos where Buddy ends up next year. They both speculate about the coaching merry-go-round and where players will end up next year. They also discuss the "Ginnivan" tackle drama and whether holding the ball needs to be adjudicated like it was in the good old days. Hamish also gets excited about Essendon's Premiership chances. 

Essendon extends the trophy cabinet, vale Ray Gunston, and where does Alistair Clarkson end up coaching next year? 06.07.2022

In this week's episode, Hamish and Amos pay their respects to the Gunston family, they again wonder what's gone wrong and North Melbourne and speculate about whether Clarkson will end up at GWS. They also throw their weight behind the #moveittomarvel campaign to get the first AFLW game between the Hawks and Bombers moved to Marvel Stadium. Hamish celebrates the Bombers beating the Swans and also a...

A tough Friday Night for Both the Hawthorn and Essendon Football Clubs 28.06.2022

In this week's Episode Amos and Hamish rue what might have been in their respective team's Friday night games, they question whether there should be a send-off rule in the AFL, pay tribute to those inducted into the Hawthorn Hall of fame and also question whether Alistair Clarkson will be at St Kilda or Essendon next year. 

Special Edition Hall of Fame Special 23.06.2022

In this episode, Hamish and Amos honour the recent inductees into the AFL Hall of Fame and the elevation of Russell Ebert to Legend status. They also induct their own inaugural members into the Line in the Sand Hall of Fame, honouring those from the Essendon and Hawthorn Football Clubs that made this podcast possible. 

Hamish still thinks the Essendon AFL team can win the Premiership 21.06.2022

As they say, a week is a long time in Football. Hamish and Amos discuss Jordan De Goey, the Sportsbet Ad, Alex Davies Grandpa and the proposed out-of-bounds rule. Hamish is up and about as the VFLW team romps into a Grand Final and all Essendon teams have a win this week. Amos gives his midseason review of where his team is at. 

Hamish talks up the Essendon VFLW Team and McVeigh's coaching ability. 14.06.2022

In this week's episode Hamish and Amos cover who should be the next AFL CEO, differing treatment for Bailey Smith and Jason Horne Francis. They cover whether Melbourne are a rabble and whether David Noble will be coaching North Melbourne next year. Hamish gets up and about at the thought of an Essendon VFLW premiership.

A big week in Footy. Sheedy opens old wounds. Is Ginnivan hard done by? Was Leigh Matthews right? And have they finally sorted out the dissent rule? 08.06.2022

In this week's Episode, Amos and Hamish discuss Kevin Sheedy's rant about the drug saga, whether Jack Ginnivan is hard done by or gets what he deserved, Hamish asks Amos whether there is any animosity between Leigh Matthews and the Hawthorn footy club nad they speculate about whether the umpires now have the dissent rule right. 

A shocking week for the Hawks and Bombers in the AFL Mens. Both VFLW Teams solidify their finals chances. Hamish announces a review of the Essendon Football Departmnet 31.05.2022

In this week's Episode, Amos and Hamish cover the mid-season draft, question whether the 50m penalty should have been paid to Prestia, and celebrate the success of their respective VFLW teams. Neither of them had much to celebrate from their AFL teams.  Hamish announced his own review into the Essendon Football Club. 

Sir Doug Nicholls Round. Hawks defy expectations. Bombers lauded for doing what they should be doing anyway 25.05.2022

In this week's episode, Hamish cheers on his new second favourite team GWS. Both Amos and Hamish talk about their AFLW team's new signings, both speculate on the midseason draft and wonder what's going on at the Roos. Hamish asks Amos how the Hawks could beat Brisbane after a loss to the Bombers and laments his own team being applauded for doing what they should be doing anyway. 

A clash worthy of the Finals in the VFLW, some positives from the Hawks camp and Hamish speculates when Truck will have the full support of the Board. 16.05.2022

In this week's episode, Hamish and Amos talk about Essendon's "sister" Club GWS and the Essendon influence there whilst speculating about their next coach. They recap a great VFLW draw between the Hawks and Dons. Amos finds the positives at Hawthorn and Hamish speculates about whether Truck will soon have the full support of the Board

Essendon wins in the first game for Premiership Points since the Podcast started 08.05.2022

Hamish gets excited about Premiership glory and Amos rues what might have been as both gentlemen discuss the Essendon v Hawthorn game and the fallout from a dominant Essendon win. 

How good is Max Gawn? Is Jacob Koschitzke exceeding expectations? And will James Hird be the next Premiership Coach at Essendon? 02.05.2022

It's a big week in Football as Hamish and Amos discuss the Round's games, Max Gawn, Joe Daniher, the insipid performances from West Coast and North Melbourne and how Kane Cornes was wrong. They speculate on what a new Coverage deal might look like and Hamish gets excited about James Hird coaching Essendon to a Premiership.

A mixed bag of results this round for both clubs, and all the news that's doing the round this week 27.04.2022

In this week's episode Hamish and Amos discuss all the big issues including whether broadcasters should be screening from the rooms during the game (they shouldn't). Erin Phillips going home to Port Adelaide, how many goals with Melbourne win by, despite half their team being in isolation and whether the centre bounce will be replaced with a basketball-style tip-off in a knee jerk reaction to inju...

AFL Round 5. Season over for the Bombers? The Hawks continue to soar. 18.04.2022

In this week's episode, Hamish rues what has happened to the Bomber's season whilst Amos rides high on the back of Hawthorn winning Easter Monday. They also discuss inconsistencies in penalties for umpire dissent and whether or not Sloane will make it back from a serious knee injury. 

A big week for the Bombers and a tough loss for the Hawks in the AFL. 11.04.2022

Hamish and Amos discuss all the news from the previous weekend. A big week for the Bombers with win's to the AFL and VFLW and Wheelchair sides. Essendon also sign 2 new players to their AFLW team. Hawthorn struggled against the Saints in the AFL with better results in their other games

A long way back for Essendon, and a tough loss for the Hawks 05.04.2022

Amos and Hamish discuss the week's news in football, question whether it is time for Jeff to step down, and make the case for a team in Tasmania. They discuss how their teams have gone over the previous week and make excuses for their poor Supercoach showing. 

Buddy's 1000th Special Edition 31.03.2022

Have a listen as Amos reminisces about his favourite goals from Buddy's first 580 whilst he was at Hawthorn as Amos and Hamish both reminisce on a brilliant career to date. 

Amos shares his view from the summit, whilst Hamish wonder's whether Essendon's season is already over 28.03.2022

In this week's episode Amos & Hamish look at the events around the 1000th goal, ponder whether West Coast's game impacted the integrity of the league, look at the week's results and comment on their respective team's rounds.

Amos and the Hawks look down from above as Essendon gets sore shoulders holding up the rest of the teams. 22.03.2022

In this Week's episode, Hamish makes the case for a Nic Martin Brownlow, Essendon Premiership double, whilst Amos enjoys the win and the return to form of some of Hawthorn's favourite sons. 

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