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Two big stories about concussion could force the AFL to introduce more changes, and why Essendon 'deserve' a priority pick.

IN this episode, Caspar gives his thoughts on the proposals for the AFL fixture structure for 2028 onwards, and his opinion on those who gatekeep sport.

In this episode, Caspar takes a deep dive into the fractured relationship between old and new forms of media, particularly in terms of how fans are getting their footy fix.

A lot of topics are covered in this week's episode, including the touching tribute to a legend of the game, the terrible Kangaroos, and the Brody Mihocek injury.

Lots to talk about across the past two weeks, including the lasting legacy of a giant of the game and a heroic Australian, as well as the potential return of Essendon's favourite son... with some heavy baggage.

An episode with a lot to talk about, from Indigenous names for teams to Scott Pendlebury's record, and to whether or not the Kangaroos can finally record a win against a good team this season.

More homophobia drama in the AFL, plus the conclusion to the Elijah Hollands-Carlton saga.

A big ANZAC Round produced some memorable talking points, including whether the ANZAC Day match up should change, and the ARC review system.

After days of controversy in the world of AFL, ANZAC Day is now upon us. Several teams have potentially season-defining games this round, as the country pauses to reflect and give thanks.

In this episode, Caspar McLeod talks about the Nick Foot-Zak Butters controversy, as well as the importance of mental health, and Essendon's drought-breaking victory. All that and so much more.

Adelaide again becomes the centre of the AFL universe, and several teams head to South Australia with plenty to prove.

After a delayed start to the 2026 season, the Through the Banner podcast is back. In this episode, Caspar McLeod discusses his thoughts on why the Bulldogs are impressing, why the Bombers and Blues are struggling, as well as the Lance Collard and Tom Atkins controversies.

Once again, North Melbourne and Brisbane will play against each other in the Grand Final of the AFLW competition, this time to see who will also be crowned the best team of the 2020s so far, to go with the title of Premiers.

After a marathon of a season which included everything from a cyclone to continued tension between players and the media to one of the most top-heavy ladders in recent memory, we're finally here: Grand Final Day and the battle to determine who is the best team of the decade so far - Brisbane or Geelong.

The finals continue to inch closer, with more games set to have an outsized influence on the final make up of the ladder.

Midway through this AFLW season, and besides from the indestructible Kangaroos, there have been some notable surprises.

And then there were 4.

After a pretty disappointing and boring end to the home and away season, the finals are finally here, and it promises to be a fascinating series. Also, a former AFL player has come out as bisexual, and Caspar discusses why the news shouldn't be buried in the finals mayhem.

It wouldn't be the AFL without an extremely stupid scandal breaking just before finals.

For this episode, Caspar is joined by the incredible Gemma Hooper to relive the history of the AFLW up until this point, before previewing season 10 of the competition.

Just 19 games to go before finals, and the stakes are as high as ever.

A pretty stock standard and uninteresting round of footy on field except for one or two games... the same cannot be said for news off field.

Hard to remember a round with so many one-sided results producing so many amazing story lines as Round 20. Hopefully Round 21 will produce some closer games... hopefully.

Round 19 ended up providing some huge talking points, from Jake Stringer's domination against the Dons, Charlie Curnow reportedly wanting to head North, and the suddenly wobbling Pies.

As an Essendon fan, Caspar McLeod does not think this game is going to go well... Jake Stringer might end up kicking more goals than the entire Essendon team... please go easy on us Jake 😭