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Another solo episode! In this one, Caspar reviews rounds seven and eight of the AFL season, before previewing round 9 and asking if the double Friday night match-ups are viable going forward.

In this solo episode, Caspar McLeod reviews all the major talking points from the Anzac Appeal round, before diving into previewing round 7. Topics discussed include record-breaking crowds, the disappointing Dockers, and the tantalizing Friday Night match-up between two of the hottest teams in the comp.

In this episode, Regan Hodge and Caspar McLeod review a successful Gather Round before previewing a huge Anzac Round. Can the Dogs get revenge in Perth? Can the Suns win their "must-win" game against the Roos? And who wins the epic Sunday matchup between the top 4 Saints and Blues?

Michael Van Dorsser and Caspar McLeod preview the AFL's first Gather Round. Among the topics discussed, can the Dogs' amazing run continue? Can the Saints stay undefeated? And can the Bombers cause an upset?

In this episode, Eli Duxson and Caspar McLeod review all the major talking points out of a huge round 3, including the worrying signs out of the Cattery, the Ugle-Hagan show on Thursday Night, and why it is time for the Eagles to tap a few of their senior players on the shoulders. They then preview a huge Easter Weekend, including the annual blockbuster Thursday and Monday matchups that bookend th...

Another episode and another new cohost. In this episode, Regan Hodge and Caspar McLeod discuss a huge round two, before previewing a monster round three. Topics discussed include whether those found guilty of racism at footy games should be banned for life or not, what is happening at Fremantle, and who wins the monster Friday night clash between Collingwood and Richmond.

In this episode, Will Keech and Caspar McLeod review round one before previewing round 2. Talking points include the "disappointing" Queensland teams, why Fremantle should be concerned, and who wins the intriguing Collingwood-Port clash at the MCG?

Round one of the AFL season is now just two days away, and it starts with a monster first two matches. Eli Duxson and Caspar McLeod preview a huge opening round of the season. Among the topics discussed: Why the game against Brisbane is must win for Ken Hinkley, why the Dogs will struggle against the Dees, and who wins a battle of the old foes at the MCG on Sunday? 

The 2023 men's AFL season is just around the corner and that means the Through the Banner Podcast is back better and bigger than ever. Liam Webster Mcallister and Caspar McLeod preview the season to come, including our ladder predictions, brownlow tips, and major footy talking points. 

It is that special time of the year again, grand final week. And, for the first time since 2019, the Grand Final returns to its rightful home. Will the Cats win flag number 10? Will the Swans win flag number 6? Fraser Douglas and Caspar McLeod preview every aspect of the big dance before giving their predictions. However, this week has been huge off the footy field as well, with a controversial Br...

*TW: This episode mentions abuse, homophobia, death threats, drugs, suicide, depression, and swearing. Listen at your own discretion.  Troy Catman West joins the Through the Banner Podcast in a very special episode. He and Caspar McLeod discuss the evolution of the Catman persona, Troy's deep connection to footy, and Geelong's premiership dynasty and subsequent finals futility. They then revi...

Caspar McLeod and Michael Van Dorsser preview what promises to be an amazing weekend of semi final footy, after one of the greatest first weeks of any finals series in VFL/AFL history. Topics discussed include the Tom Lynch goal review controversy, Melbourne's selfishness, and a battle between two teams with some of the best young players in the country on Saturday at the G. 

Caspar McLeod ignores the tiredness to preview what should be a fascinating finals series! Can the Tigers win another premiership in their fantastic dynasty? Can the Dockers do it for Dave? And can the Cats finally not choke in September? All that and more on arguably the quietest episode yet. 

Brandan Reilly and Caspar McLeod discuss a massive few days in the world of the AFL, from seasons ending (St Kilda) to being barely kept alive (Bulldogs) to a third contender arriving to the Alistair Clarkson dance at the eleventh hour (Essendon) and everything in between. Can they get through the episode while a dodgy internet connection threatens to make Caspar lose his mind? 

Eli Duxson and Caspar McLeod discuss everything in the AFL world over the last few days before looking ahead to a monster round 22, starting with a desperate St Kilda up against a red hot Brisbane. Topics discussed include the tribunal case of the season, possibly of the decade so far, our predictions for how the top four will look like come the end of the season, and Caspar officially conceding t...

Another solo episode, and in this one Caspar McLeod dives into what has been a busy and controversial week on the footy field and especially off of it, before previewing a huge round 21 which starts with a monster Queen's Birthday rematch. Topics discussed include the new revelations of Adelaide's infamous camp, Islamophobia, and a GWS team full of players seemingly waiting to go on their end of s...

Fraser Douglas and Caspar McLeod review a fascinating round 19 filled with fantastic goals, breakout games for future superstars, and plenty of painful moments (if you support either team that wears a sash). Afterward, they dive into round 20, starting with a HUGE clash in Perth, though Caspar already has his eye on a huge round 21 game. 

What a massive few days it has been in the world of AFL footy. From North's stirring upset over a disjointed Richmond to Carlton's disappointing loss against Geelong to Essendon's upset of the Gold Coast and everything in between, Michael Van Dorsser and Caspar McLeod discuss and dissect it all. They also preview a weekend of huge games in round 19, including a Friday night contest with massive co...

Eli Duxson and Caspar McLeod review round 17 and the myriad of seismic results from across the weekend just gone, before previewing round 18. Topics discussed include Geelong burying their Demons (if you pardon the pun), whether or not the Demons, Dockers, and Cats are certain to finish top four, and who will win the battle of the disappointments on Friday night. 

Liam Webster-Mcallistar is back and on this episode, he and Caspar McLeod review a monster round 16 and preview a huge round 17. Topics discussed include upset wins by the Bombers and Saints, the Pies on a roll, and what could be a preview of the 2022 Grand Final on Thursday night between the Cats and Demons. 

Another solo episode! Round 15 had a lot of controversial moments and lots of big results. And round 16 promises to be another massive four days of footy. Can the Dogs overcome form problems and injuries to beat the Lions again at the Gabba? Can the Crows once again upset the Demons in Adelaide? And who wins the "elimination final" between the Giants and Hawks?

Another solo episode and the shortest one yet, as Caspar recovers from COVID. he talks about what the AFL Pride Match means for him as an LGBTQI+ Australian and previews a monster AFL round while finding it difficult to pick a game that might be a blowout. 

Fraser Douglas and Caspar McLeod review round 12, and preview round 13 of the AFL men's season. Topics discussed include Melbourne's last two weeks, the shining Suns, and who deserves to be premiership favourites right now between Fremantle Melbourne, and Brisbane. 

Michael Van Dorsser and Caspar McLeod review what was a huge weekend of footy, from Friday night's controversial epic to Fremantle's upset to Collingwood claiming a classic against Carlton. They then preview the first of the bye-rounds, including a blockbuster Marvel clash between household pets and the Sunday twilight clash between the two main Melbourne challengers this year.  

New cohost Brandan Reilly and Caspar McLeod overcome internet issues and glitches to review the first half of the Sir Douglas Nicholls Round, before previewing the second half. Topics discussed include: Stuart Dew and his future at the Suns, the surging Saints, and what could be a Saturday mid-afternoon classic at the 'G.