The Outer Sanctum

On the eve of the biblical 20 days and 20 nights of footy, the Sanctum got together for a special evening pod. We talk goalkicking, Serena's epic birthday present for her daughter and a subscription service that could give you a Ratten-Rally or a Clarko-S Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Julia Gillard, former Prime Minister of Australia, joined us to speak about women in leadership, footy and her love of zombie movies. Plus: There's 20 days and 20 nights of football coming our way, including our favourite new timeslot - detention. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A small virus has thrown a big spanner in all of our plans. Let's check in with our people in the Outer to see how they're going. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Hubs, border closures and a spate of syndesmosis - tis but a flesh wound and the 2020 season rolls on. We're joined by AFLW superstar Erin Phillips to tell us about the #WeGotYou campaign. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Will the 2020 premier need an asterisk or an exclamation mark? The fixture is up in the air and there's a pandemic going on but we can always rely on docos, dropping the ball and Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson to keep us entertained. Plus: How schools are usin Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It took three rounds for a Covid-19 case to rock the footy world. To find out what it all means, we cross to the boundary to speak to Dr Norman Swan. Plus: The unpredictability of season 2020 and the latest on AFLW. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

If you ever needed a reminder that sport is political, footy's second round was it. And what's the point of a pathway if the door isn't open? Plus: Three votes for Matt Rowell, Fumbly McGee and the St Kilda Drive-in. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Footy's back and the Sanctum is excited. There are philosophical preparations from one club, lessons from 1915 and a treat for Hamilton fans. Guest: Tim Livingstone, General Manager of Football Performance at the Richmond Football Club. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

After a volatile week in the world, people are finding their voices but how can we change the systems to make sure they get heard? Plus: The AFL's focus on mental health and well being. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We're training in socially distant groups, cleaning the microphones between each use and jigsaw puzzling at high altitude. Footy will be back in a jiffy and so will we. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Season 2020 part two is ready for lift off. As we await the fixture, questions are asked about privilege, other competitions and comparisons with other industries. Plus: A special fifth quarter to mark what would have been the 2020 Sir Doug Nicholls Round Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Issues such as Dean Laidley, the Adelaide sanctions and that TikTok mop video require nuance, context and balance - but is our footy media able to give that to us? Plus: Natasha Stott Despoja on sport diplomacy and family violence and GWS Giant Haneen Zri Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Everything old is new again - from Billie Jean King's ideas to movie classics. Plus: The legal minefield of Covid-19 and how are AFLW players spending iso? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A plan for AFL quarantine hubs faces backlash and we line the digital red carpet to catch up with three of the AFLW's best and brightest. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

As we await save the date cards from Gillon McLachlan about a return of footy, we discuss the lessons men's sport might learn from women's sport, player discretions and talk ALFPA AFLW awards. Plus: North Melbourne Football Operations Manager Laura Kane o Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The leadership legacy of Adam Goodes, the big questions being asked of sports fans and how crisis is making us reassess value. Plus: Paralympian Daniela Di Toro on how the Tokyo games might have a different focus and how you can up your table tennis game. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A look into how the Sanctum are spending another footy-less week and how the financial strains facing the league might impact the game we love. Plus: Chelsea Randall is running again and she's got a puppy! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This episode is dedicated to a dear friend of ours, without whom The Outer Sanctum would never exist. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

With the sudden cancellation of the AFLW season, we go around the grounds to check in with the clubs, players and fellow Sanctumers. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

To footy or not to footy? That was the question. The show went ahead but it sounded a bit different. And as AFLW gets to the unexpected pointy end of the season, we pay tribute to a retiring favourite, a coach who made the best and the history making Suns Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

With coronavirus keeping punters away from live matches, how are you celebrating footy when you can't get to the game? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On The Outer Sanctum this week we speak to both the ladies and gents about the women they admire on the eve of International Women's Day Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week, Tess sings!...You've been warned! Our own Shelley Ware's been immortalised in a new museum and we speak with the Demon's Libby Birch Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today we celebrate the AFLW Pride round plus we'll head to the Sunshine State for the inaugural Q-Clash! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Rivalries old and new clash this week in round 2 of the AFLW and as a player, what response do you get when you switch clubs to play for your arch rival? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.