They Might Become Giants

The boys are ecstatic (and Producer Sam too) with the Giants surprise win over the Freo Dockers and dare to dream, are we so back?   They look to the upcoming clash with Geelong and analyse the glut of teams at the bottom end of the top ten to ascertain whether the Giants can still make it (they can!).  Alex then tells the first part of the tale of the polymath and trailblazing Char...

While the lads are naturally disappointed in the loss to the Hawks, they can see the green shoots that are sprouting. Brandon predicts 2027 will be a huge year for the Giants and Alex believes a goof run with injury (unlike this cursed season) and some more games in the young guns will see the Giants back on top in no time.  Brandon then gives the history of Penrith, the city at the foot of t...

The boys commiserate what could be a season ending couple of losses, but ever the optimists, look forward to their clash with Hawthorn.  Alex then tells the tale of Canberra's biggest ever sporting event, courtesy of one Robert Menzies.  Credit to the Footy Almanac for this week's history.  Email us at:  theymightbecomegiants@gmail.com Follow us on: Insta: @theymightbecomegiant...

After a tough loss to the newly resurrected Saints, we've got the Blues this week... and we're playing Carlton. We review the game that almost was, preview the Giants' now high stakes match up, and dive in to the history of the 4th oldest town in Australia: Liverpool! Email us at:  theymightbecomegiants@gmail.com Follow us on: Insta: @theymightbecomegiants  X: @becomegiantspod See omnyst...

With no more byes for the Giants this year, the boys are revved up and excited for what the rest of the footy year holds in store. They also check in on the rest of the competition, rub a little salt in the wounds of Producer Sam's West Coast Eagles, and dive into the mailbag to answer your listener emails.  Email us at:  theymightbecomegiants@gmail.com Follow us on: Insta: @theymightbec...

The lads are jubilant as they go into the bye at parity (as was foretold).  They analyse the excellent win against Melbourne in Alice Springs and discuss how the Giants can storm their way home in the second half of the year to become the ultimate wildcard side of the finals.  They then discuss how the rest of the league is shaping up at the half way point and answer some listener questi...

The boys are absolutely ecstatic after that record breaking third term against the reigning premieres. As Al's been saying all year, just get to the bye 6/6 and launch for the back half.  This game against the resurgent Dee's in Alice Springs now looms large to ensure we hit the bye at that magic number.  The boys are then joined by Shannon and Grace who are appearing in W , a play about...

The boys are left reeling after the Giants shock loss to Producer Sam's Eagles.  They discuss where it's all going wrong and how they have to hold the line until the cavalry arrives. Brandon asks Al the tough question: is the season over if we lose to the Lions and Melbourne?  Brandon then continues his regions of Western Sydney series by giving the history of the land the Giants now cal...

The Giants gain a much needed win and now face the recently returned Producer Sam's hapless West Coast Eagles. Can the Giants just make it to 6-6 and launch after the byes?  After being a student of AFL history for the past 2 and half years, Brandon gives Alex a little history about "Sydney's second CBD" and Western Sydney hub, Parramatta.  Join us at The Guildford Hotel this Sunday at 6...

After a disappointing and costly loss to Gold Coast, Alex and Brandon are left wondering if the sun is setting on GWS' finals campaign already... or are reports of the Giants' death greatly exaggerated? Then Alex goes through the history of the Aussie rules legend and ruck revolutionary: Graham 'Polly' Farmer. Email us at:  theymightbecomegiants@gmail.com Follow us on: Insta: @theymightbecome...

This week Alex and Brandon discuss the tight ANZAC weekend victory over the Kangaroos in Canberra and anticipate the upcoming away clash with the Gold Coast Suns. Matt Sullivan (News.com.au Sports Journalist) joins us to discuss Australia's most overrated sport according to the  Great Aussie Debate 's survey of 53,000 Aussies. Then Alex takes Brandon through the story of the heroic Jason McCa...

After the Giants were forced by Zeus' lightning to prolong their proverbial spanking at a soggy SCG, Alex and Brandon breakdown what went right and what went awfully on Saturday night. Then it's a trip to start of the 20th century where a fierce rivalry between Carlton and Collingwood is brewing, and threatens to turn into all out war. Then some thought provoking listener mail about what really is...

Brandon has returned and The Giants are back in the wins with a cruisy victory over the hapless tigers at Gather Round and now focus shifts to our hated cross town rivals Sydney. Can the Giants take down the high flying Swans?  After last week's episode all about the incredible contribution of Italian Australians to the sport, Alex  deeps dive into the iconic Berto "Dippa" DiPierdomenico...

Brandon is away again so in celebration of Gather Round we invited our resident Adelaide fan Nick English on to walk us through Gather Round. Nick also comes from a very proud Italian heritage so he gives us the history of the extraordinary contributions of Italian Australians in the AFL.  After a much needed bye the Giants are back to take on Richmond in South Australia. Make sure you gather...

Brandon is away so Producer Sam steps into his place, who is actually in a great mood after celebrating rare back to back wins for the Eagles.  Alex is less happy after another defeat for the Giants and the bye can't come fast enough so we can get some of our troops back.  Sam then goes through the history of the (ridiculous) rules of AFL over it's history and then explains the new rule...

Alex and Brandon are dejected by the close loss to the Saints but are aiming to serve Collingwood such much needed humble pie on Friday. It looks like the Giants will have some much needed troops returning this week for a prime time clash against Vic Bias itself.  Brandon then tells the fascinating story of the curse of William Penn and how some architecture influenced superstition in the spo...

Alex and Brandon celebrate the birth of Alex's first son but commiserate the massive loss to the Bulldogs.  They then preview the game against the free spending but as yet disappointing Saints and Alex concludes part two of the Aussie rules football in NSW history.  Email us at:  theymightbecomegiants@gmail.com Follow us on: Insta: @theymightbecomegiants X: @becomegiantspod See omny...

Alex and Brandon are ecstatic with the phenomenal round 0 victory against the Hawks, but quickly turn their attention to the upcoming grudge match against the dogs, who the Giants haven't beaten in 5 tries.  Alex then guides us through the first history segment of 2026 as he delivers part one of the history of AFL in NSW.  Join us at The Guildford Hotel from 1pm this Saturday for the fir...

The lads survived the torrential rain at Henson Park to watch the Giants warm up against the Swans, which they discuss in detail.  But now its time for the real stuff to begin with our rematch against the dastardly Poos and Pees who unceremoniously knocked the Giants out of the finals last season. The boys talk through how we can get our revenge and who will come into the side to cover our wo...

The guys talk through the traumatic preseason but find a silver lining of being the underdog and the opportunities for new players to make their mark  Al then reads out some questions from Instagram and we prepare for the Sydney practice match at our home away from home Henson Park.  *Correction: Our first Watch Party/away game is against the Bulldogs, not Collingwood. Apologies!  E...

Brandon and Alex are back with something a little bit different. We are now on YouTube! So make sure you follow us over  there.  This episode was recorded on the very day Tom Green did his ACL, but before the State of Origin, so the full extent of the carnage was not yet know. They chat through preseason and their hope and expectations for season 2026 (is it better to be an underdog?).&n...

Well, so ends season 2025. Certainly not the way the boys wanted it to go, but Alex and Brandon get together to review the game and what they're looking forward to next year.  Hopefully we'll be back next year for season 2026. Stay tuned to our socials for updates.  Follow us on: Insta: @theymightbecomegiants X: @becomegiantspod Or email us at: theymightbecomegiants@gmail.com See omnystu...

The boys are excited as anything for the upcoming elimination final against Hawthorn at the home of football, Engie Stadium. However, Alex can't help a lingering feeling that 5 potential changes might be too many...Time will tell.  Joins us at The Silverwater Hotel from 12pm to hype yourselves up for the game with fellow Giants fans. There will be a pizza and drink deal as well as buses from...

The lads are ecstatic to have made finals again as they unpack the various machinations of what may lie ahead in week one (mostly likely The Hawks).  Alex then provides a few short history vignettes to end the season as we move into finals mode.  Follow us on: Insta: @theymightbecomegiants X: @becomegiantspod Or email us at: theymightbecomegiants@gmail.com See omnystudio.com/listener for...

Alex chats to long time friend of the podcast Bart Welch about the trials and (mostly) tribulations of being a long suffering Saints fan. At least Nas re-signed!  Alex then tells the tale of how AFL nearly took off in New Zealand.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.