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After ten rounds of home and away footy action, the AFLW finals are upon us. Will the flag be won by one of the big three once again or will one of North, Gold Coast, Geelong, Essendon, or the Swans break through for their first AFLW flag?

The final round of the AFLW home and away season is upon us, and everyone from 5-13 can either make or miss finals. What a classic round it promises to be.

Round eight of the AFLW season is upon us and features two games that will help decide which of the four best AFLW teams finish inside the top two come the end of the season.

The Indigenous rounds are here in the AFLW. Caspar McLeod reviews all the action from round 6 before diving into round 7 predictions, including a crucial QClash and several games that will set up the top 8.

Round six of the AFLW season is here, and it promises to throw more chaos into the season after a surprising round five.

Collingwood are 2023 Premiers after winning a pulsating grand final against Brisbane. Athos Sirianos and Caspar McLeod review one of the best grand finals this century and take a deep dive into whether or not the Lions or Pies can contest again next year and beyond.

The AFL Grand Final has finally arrived. The two best teams all year battle it out for glory, twenty years after their first two dates with destiny. Can the Pies exorcise the ghosts of Grand Finals past or will the Lions again take the cup to Queensland? Plus, why 2024 could bring both the Blues and Giants more joy after their in-season turnarounds.

In this episode, Caspar McLeod takes a look at all the round four action, including an impressive Saints comeback and a massive Lions victory, before diving into round five predictions.

Round four of the AFLW season is upon us, featuring an exciting clash between North and Brisbane in Launceston. Caspar McLeod reviews round three before giving his thoughts on what the new CBA means for the AFLW and who will emerge victorious in round 4.

In this episode, Athos Sirianos and Caspar McLeod give predict the grand final match-up ahead of two unexpected prelim finals, after they dissect the semi-finals.

The third round of the AFLW season is upon us and it starts with a tantalising rematch of the Cats vs. North finals clash from last season. Before previewing round three, Caspar McLeod discusses all the major talking points from round 2.

The first week of the finals is in the history books, and what a first week it was. A drought ended, controversy reigned, and two premiership contenders are looking down the barrel of straight-set exits. All that and more on this episode of the Through the Banner Podcast.

In this episode, Caspar McLeod reviews an exciting opening round of the AFLW season, from purring Cats to red-and-white delight to more goal-scoring controversy and everything in between. He then previews round two, starting with a monster clash between the roaring Tigers and the high-flying Crows.

What a finals series this promises to be. In this episode, Caspar McLeod gives his prediction for September, including a surprising tip for Premier.

In this episode, Caspar McLeod previews the AFLW season and discusses all the major talking points before diving into round one predictions. Can the Dees break through for back to back premierships in an AFLW first, can the Swans win a game, and which dark horse will sneak into finals for the first time in AFLW history?

In this episode, new cohost Athos Sirianos and Caspar McLeod review a monster few days in footy, from the AFLW prize money increase to the start of a new extra in Southeast Queensland to the Dogs shambolic loss to the Eagles, before diving into a massive round 24.

In this impromptu episode, Caspar discusses all the main talking points out of rounds 22 and 23 (mainly out of the first six games of round 23, because they provided a lot of big talking points).

In this episode, Caspar reviews the major talking points out of the last week of footy, including the newest twist in the Dane Zorko-Touk Miller saga and the disappointing Cats, before previewing round 21, starting with a huge Friday night game.

Hey, how about that. Another episode of the world's most inconsistent podcast. I know I know... thank you for listening though.

TW: Mentions of Rape, Sexual Assault, and Revenge Porn. In this episode, Caspar discusses the nude photo scandal that has hit the AFL, and talks about why no matter how the photos were leaked, the important thing to remember is that the players and their loved ones are the victims here.

In this episode, there is an honest-to-goodness extra cohost this episode, instead of just Caspar carrying on like an idiot for 30 minutes. Thank goodness.

In this episode, Caspar McLeod takes a look at all the pressing issues over the last two weeks of AFL action both on and off the footy field, before previewing round 14. Topics discussed include whether the Eagles deserve a priority pick or not, whether or not the Tigers have stormed back into finals contention, and what Carlton can't afford to do this season.

Another solo episode, in this one Caspar McLeod looks at the AFL's Hawthorn investigation and its aftermath as well as what is going on at Carlton, before diving into round 12 predictions.

Another indigenous round and another solo episode of the Through the Banner podcast. Luck you dear listener getting to listen to Caspar's dulcet tones.

Liam Webster-Mcallister and Caspar McLeod review a huge round 9 and a huge week in the world of AFL before previewing the first of two Indigenous rounds. Can the Bombers finally break a nine-year long drought against the Tigers? Are the AFL and its clubs in the right to support the Indigenous Voice to Parliament? And what does Clarko stepping down mean for the Roos and for the AFL's invesitgat...