Your Coach - an AFL podcast

It's been a big off-season of learning for Steven King. Ahead of his first official game as Melbourne coach this weekend, King sits down with Josh Gabelich to discuss his first pre-season in charge.  A new look midfield at the Demons with Clayton Oliver, and Christian Petracca finding new homes during the trade period in 2025. Subscribe to Your Coach podcast so you never miss a moment. ...

The Tigers take on the Blues tonight at the MCG in front of a bumper crowd to open their season. Adem Yze goes one on one with Josh Gabelich this pre-season to discuss how the summer has been, looking forward to Carlton tonight at the MCG and what the expectations are on the Tigers in Yze's third season in charge. Subscribe to Your Coach wherever you get your podcasts to never miss a moment. ...

Al Clarkson is heading into his fourth season in charge of the Kangaroos. As part of this edition of Your Coach with Riley Beveridge, Clarko talks through the Kangaroos long rebuild, and urges fans to stick with them as there might be more patience required. Also discussed is George Wardlaw's continued hamstring problems, plus the emergence of Zane Duursma this summer. Subscribe to Your Coach wher...

Justin Longmuir joins Nathan Schmook in this edition of Your Coach. Discussing how the Dockers reviewed the Elimination Final loss to the SUNS, what they've done this summer to take the next step and plenty more. Subscribe to Your Coach wherever you get your podcasts.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Gold Coast reached their first finals series in the club's history in 2025, that included a memorable one-point win over Fremantle.  This year, with the addition of Christian Petracca they'll be hoping to go even deeper into September.  Can the Suns make sure their environment is in order and ensure Ben King want to stay at the club?  Subscribe to Your Coach wherever you get your po...

In this edition of Your Coach, Sam Mitchell is one on one with Josh Gabelich.  The Hawks coach has been using AI over the off-season, find out why he's been delving into the world of Artificial Intelligence. Nick Watson will spend some time in the midfield in the absence of Will Day. And, the club has elevated Jai Newcombe to the captaincy position. Subscribe to Your Coach wherever you get yo...

Collingwood reached the Preliminary Final in 2026, falling short with Scott Pendlebury injured in the first minute of the game. Another pre-season of question marks at the Magpies about the age of the list, but McRae see's it as the greatest experience you could give to the next generation. Plus, extended leave for senior coaches is on the agenda as he goes one on one with Damian Barrett. Subscrib...

An off-season in focus at the Navy Blues on the back of the departure of Charlie Curnow, Tom De Koning and Jack Silvagni. Michael Voss is acutely aware of the pressure that the club is under in 2026, but he is only focused on moving forward and getting Carlton back into September. Subscribe to Your Coach wherever you get your podcasts.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It was a disappointing end to the 2025 campaign for the Adelaide Crows. After finishing the home and away season on top of the ladder, they failed to make any form of impact in September. Cal Twomey goes one on one with Crows coach Matthew Nicks reflecting on what went wrong in September. The suspension Izak Rankine faced to close out the year. And, what will be different about the line up leading...

Essendon coach Brad Scott goes one on one with AFL.com.au's Cal Twomey. Zach Merrett wanted out of the club during the trade period but in the end the trade fell over and he came back to the Bombers. He and the club has put that behind them now and they're looking forward to a strong 2026.  The Bombers had an injury crisis through 2025, Scott explains what they've done to go about changing th...

In this edition of Your Coach, St Kilda coach Ross Lyon hits back at critics of the Saints' off-season recruiting raid that landed four stars from other clubs including former Carlton ruck Tom De Koning.  He also discusses injury-prone forward Max King's prospects in 2026, the perceived pressure that comes with headline-grabbing contracts, and the role that Saints great Lenny Hayes will play...

Andrew McQualter heads into his second year in charge of the Eagles with a firmer grasp on his surroundings. In this edition, McQualter discusses how the Eagles are building out their list, what Harley Reid can learn from Dustin Martin and the player that has amazed the coach. Subscribe to Your Coach wherever you get your podcasts.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this edition of Your Coach, GWS coach Adam Kingsley is confident that despite the past 4 finals losses, the Giants can take the step that's proven elusive during September in recent years. The addition of Clayton Oliver to the star-studded midfield, Aaron Cadman is coming on in leaps and bounds plus growing the game in Greater Western Sydney. Note this was recorded in the days before Tom Green'...

Josh Carr enters his first season in charge of the Port Adelaide Football Club. In this episode of the Your Coach podcast series, Carr sits down with Cal Twomey to discuss the obvious differences in stepping up to the senior coaching role as opposed to an assistant coach. The discussions and attempts to keep Zak Butters at the club beyond this year, Jason Horne-Francis in a race against time to be...

Brisbane Lions coach Chris Fagan is aiming for a three-peat in 2026.  On this edition of Your Coach, the back to back premiership coach discusses the acquisitions of Sam Draper and Oscar Allen to the club, while losing Cal Ah Chee to the Adelaide Crows. Zac Bailey is a free agent this year, he is hopeful of retaining the Lions forward/mid and makes comment about the current lay of the land wh...

Dean Cox heads into his second season in charge of the Swans. The Swans are well-balanced, and well-placed to attack this year head on after facing unique challenges at this point 12 months ago.  Charlie Curnow has joined the club in a high-publicized trade. Callum Mills and Errol Gulden have themselves primed for a big 2026 plus the addition of premiership winning coach Simon Goodwin to the...

The Eagles enter 2025 under the guidance of new coach Andrew McQualter. "Mini" has spent the pre-season implementing his new set of expectations for the side that has struggled in the past few seasons.  The mix of youth coming through the ranks, plus the inclusion of dual Richmond premiership players sees the Eagles head into Round 1 with a nice mix of experience and youth.  Subscribe to...

Collingwood missed out on the finals after winning the premiership by % only in 2024.  Injuries to key players, off-field instability, the season only got going in fits and spurts for the Magpies. They're looking to hit the ground running in 2025.  Hear McRae go one-on-one with Damian Barrett.  Subscribe to Your Coach wherever you get your podcasts.  See omnystudio.com/listener...

Ken Hinkley will hand over the coaching role to senior assistant Josh Carr at the end of the 2025 bringing to a close his stint at the Power that began in 2013.  Conor Rozee, Jason Horne-Francis, and the forward line is all on the agenda as the Power strive to get back to going deep into September.  Hear Ken Hinkley in his one-on-one chat with AFL.com.au's Cal Twomey.  Subscribe to...

The Hawks went from 0-5 to reaching the semi-finals in 2024. The Hollywood Hawks, Hok-ball and the Tik-Tok Hawks all became nicknames synonymous with Sam Mitchell's side. He has used the off-season to further develop the playing list and add in both Tom Barrass and Josh Battle, plus being seated next to Harley Reid at his newest recruits wedding late last week raised a few eyebrows around the leag...

Matthew Nicks is confident heading into season 2025 that he has the artillery to compete with the best in the competition.  Adding Alex Neal-Bullen, Isaac Cumming and James Peatling to the line up is a significant boost for the Crows who haven't reached September since 2017.  Another pre-season into Riley Thilthorpe presents as a scary prospect in the forward line, and a summer of hard c...

Last year was a baptism of fire for Adem Yze in his debut season in charge of the Tigers. An injury plagued campaign saw Richmond finish on the bottom of the table. A host of retirees and senior players traded out has seen a complete overhaul of the Tigers list heading into 2025.  The Richmond coach has gone one-on-one with Josh Gabelich ahead of the clubs season opener against Carlton in Rou...

Alastair Clarkson is into year three at the Kangaroos leading into 2025. The Roos have had a tough time of it in recent years but the coach believes they're on the upward trajectory drawing inspiration from his time at Hawthorn, as well as the rise of the Brisbane Lions to the 2024 premiership. Clarkson believes the "indications" are that Luke Davies-Uniacke will stay at the club beyond this seaso...

Essendon missed the finals after sitting inside the top 4 for most of the 2024 season. Season 2025 will be Brad Scott's third season at the helm and is confident the Dons have continued to go from strength to strength this off-season. The Bombers have got a new look forward line to contend with without Jake Stringer. Cal Twomey went one-on-one with the coach, Brad Scott.  Subscribe to Your Co...

As they head into the 2025 AFL season Carlton are in search of their first premiership in 30 years.  The Blues are expected to have Sam Walsh and Charlie Curnow available for their season opener against the Tigers, with coach Michael Voss expected to name pick #3 Jagga Smith for his AFL debut.  Hear the coach of the Blues in a one-on-one interview with AFL.com.au's Riley Beveridge. ...