The Footy Forecast

The boys are well and truly back for another episode of the Footy Forecast, with Rugzy and Fitzy returning to the Perth studio fresh off their Gather Round trip and ready to unpack it all. Big wins for the Dockers, Swans and Hawks have them all staking their claim as the team to beat, while Zak Butters is back in the headlines as the boys try to work out what was actually said to the umpire and ho...

Tune in for another must-listen episode of the Fantasy Forecast as the boys guide you through the key decisions and biggest talking points ahead of a full round of best 22. Rugzy and Brucey once again find themselves in a strong position coming out of the early byes, despite a late out from Nic Daicos and an MCL injury to Tim English shaking things up. Team structure post-byes takes centre stage a...

The boys are back fresh off the Easter long weekend, recharged and ready to fire, bringing you your footy fix with Rugzy on call live from Adelaide while Brucey and Fitzy hold it down in the studio. The lads unpack the final round of the early byes with some impressive wins across the board, while a few old trends creep back in to haunt others. No fan-favourite Quiz this week but the boys make up...

Rugzy and Brucey are off to a flyer to start the season, holding strong overall rankings despite a costly captaincy blunder. The boys break down the key outs including Tristan Xerri and Deven Robertson, while the absence of premium defenders Lachie Ash and Lachie Whitfield looms large for fantasy coaches. They discuss paying up for elite premiums like Nick Daicos and Bailey Smith, while also debat...

Join the boys on this episode of The Footy Forecast as big comebacks from West Coast and Melbourne turn what looked like a dismal round on paper into one worth talking about. Regan, Brucey and Fitz run through all the key moments from the round, with both WA teams getting up again in the same week, a tiebreaking quiz plus plenty more as we look ahead to Round 4. 🎙 Round 3 Quiz 🔥 Forecaster’s Favo...

Regan and Josh are back with a brutal reality check in after carnage struck the competition with huge injuries to Connor Rozee and Christian Petracca! With Round 3 byes already complicating things and two superstars sidelined long-term, the boys take you through how to manage the chaos. The boys lock in their favourite trade-in targets across every line, from defence to midfield and the putrid for...

Join Regan, Josh and Fitzy on the latest episode of Footy Forecast as the boys try to keep their excitement in check after a historic winning day for both WA teams! We’re diving into all the biggest footy headlines and rolling through your favourite segments as we guide you through the week of footy. 🎙 Round 2 Quiz 🔥 Forecaster’s Favourite of the Week 🎯 Brucey’s Brilliance 😤 Regan’s Rage 📣 Fit...

The boys are back after Round 1 chaos has already struck! With the first bye week hitting and Errol Gulden going down long-term, coaches are facing some early headaches, despite both Regan and Brucey starting strong! The boys break down all the big trade dilemmas heading into the round. Do you move Gulden now or wait a week? Can you bring in players on a bye? And which premiums without a bye shoul...

Join Regan, Josh and Fitzy in the latest episode of the Footy Forecast as they take you through their emotions across the first full round of the AFL season. With plenty of listener input, the boys react to all the big headlines from Round 1 of the home and away season! 🎙 Round 1 Quiz 🔥 Forecaster’s Favourite of the Week 🎯 Brucey’s Brilliance 😤 Regan’s Rage 📣 Fitzy’s Big Call 🔮 Tipping Time

The boys are back on the fantasy front with a bang! After Opening Round, panic has officially set in as coaches everywhere rush to fill their teams with players who just popped big scores over the weekend… totally sustainable, right? Regan and Brucey dive into all the big questions heading into Round 1. Which cash grabs can we actually trust? How many bye players should you realistically have on f...

The boys are back and firing for the first weekly Footy Forecast episode of the season. Join them as they digest a fast-paced and exciting Opening Round, running through a mix of new and podcast favourite segments! 🎙 Opening Round Quiz 🔥 Forecaster’s Favourite of the Week 🎯 Brucey’s Brilliance 😤 Regan’s Rage 📣 Fitzy’s Big Call 🔮 Tipping Time

Join Regan and Brucey on The Fantasy Forecast for the first player stocktake of 2026. The boys have their say on whose stocks are up, down, and questionable after the first unofficial pre-season games!

The crystal ball is officially out for our 2026 Big Calls & Predictions episode! This episode includes our picks for: - Brownlow Medallist - Coleman Medallist - Rising Star - Top 3 Breakout Players - Surprise All-Australian - Best New Recruit - Top 10 Ladder - Team Over/Under Lock - 2026 Big Call

Join Regan and Brucey for the Fantasy Forecast as they answer listener questions ahead of the preseason games! Get featured on the pod by sending your questions via: Instagram: @footyforecastpod Reddit: @footyforecastpod X: @FootyFore Or in the comments on Spotify!

Join Regan and Brucey as the Fantasy Forecast returns for 2026 where they break down everything you need strategy wise for AFL Fantasy Classic and Draft this season. The boys discuss Classic structure, including how to balance rookies across each line, the 30 green dot strategy, and whether you need a genuine set and forget captain option. Next, they break down bye structure, how many early bye pl...

Another tough year in the rebuild saw West Coast finish 18th in 2025, managing just one win in Andrew McQualter’s first season at the helm. While results were hard to swallow, the Eagles avoided any 100 point blowouts and exposed plenty of youth as injuries to key veterans opened the door for the next wave. Kurt from the Golden Wings Podcast joined The Footy Forecast to reflect on a challenging 20...

3-peat is what’s on everyone’s mind as the Lions look to continue their historic run as early premiership favourites heading into the 2026 season. JB from the Brisbane Lions Fancast joined The Footy Forecast to break down a dominant 2025 campaign that delivered back to back premierships and saw Brisbane never drop out of the top four. We highlight Hugh McCluggage’s All Australian season, Logan Mor...

The Dogs 2025 season proved another frustrating near miss. Despite a strong win–loss record, the Dogs were unable to consistently challenge top eight opposition, falling just short of finals once again. Matt and Nick from The Salty Bulldog Podcast, the number one Bulldogs page delivering in-depth weekly analysis of all things Doggies, joined The Footy Forecast to provide answers for all Dogs fans...

Adelaide’s season last year delivered a major statement, finishing first with an 18–5 record after not playing finals since 2017 and ending the home and away season a game clear at the top the ladder.  While finals heartbreak followed with a straight-sets exit, the year still marked a significant step forward in what was widely viewed as a breakout season for the Crows. Jack and Harry from Crows N...

It’s Ferrari central ahead of an optimistic year for Richmond fans. Despite finishing 17th with a 5–18 record, the Tigers’ 2025 season marked a clear step in the right direction. A surprise Round 1 win over Carlton and an encouraging early run set the tone before injuries and inexperience caught up with the group, but the growth of a young list provided genuine excitement moving forward. Chris fro...

Hawthorn look to build on their exciting past two seasons, with 2025 delivering 15 wins in a tightly contested year and further cementing their contender status with a preliminary final appearance before falling to arch-rivals Geelong. Nat from Hawks Insiders, a platform delivering inside insight and coverage of all things Hawthorn, joined The Footy Forecast to reflect on the season that was and p...

North Melbourne’s 2025 season showed gradual progress, but despite encouraging signs from a young list, inconsistency continued to hold the Roos back. Bailey from The Shinboners Podcast returns to The Footy Forecast to preview what lies ahead in 2026 and discuss the current state of the club. The conversation covers the pressure on Alastair Clarkson, concerns around North’s defensive structure, an...

St Kilda’s 2025 season followed a familiar pattern, finishing 12th with a 9–14 record after an inconsistent campaign that showed flashes of competitiveness against top sides but frustration against teams below them on the ladder. There were still memorable moments, highlighted by big wins over Geelong and Fremantle and the famous Round 20 comeback against Melbourne, led by a breakout performance f...

The Pies were set up brilliantly from a fast start to the 2025 season, spending the majority of the year inside the top two and even opening up a 10-point buffer on top of the ladder heading into Round 18. However, a late-season stumble saw the Pies lose five of their last six games, but held on to secure a top-four finish and a double chance in September. After eventually being knocked out by the...

2025 was a year defined by extremes for Port Adelaide, with the season starting with a heavy 91-point Round 1 loss to Collingwood, before closing it in emotional fashion with a thrilling Round 24 win at Adelaide Oval to farewell club great Travis Boak and long-time coach Ken Hinkley. Anthony from Port Adelaide’s #1 fan channel, The Pear, with over 6,000 subscribers on YouTube and more than 3,000 f...