Zero Hanger AFL Podcast

Fresh off Michael Voss’ decision to depart Carlton, the boys jump in the studio to react to the news and look at what it all means for the Blues. Which names could replace Voss as coach? What direction should the club now take? And what might it mean for the future of Carlton’s star players? All that and more unpacked! The Hitout AFL Podcast is Zero Hanger’s weekly show covering all of the latest...

The ongoing commentary on Scott Pendlebury’s journey to the V/AFL games record has become a distraction for Collingwood as the Magpies look to bounce back from their defeat to Geelong. Fremantle’s form has them now seen as a “probable” premiership threat, while the crowd numbers for Mother’s Day have led to a difficult conversation. Plus, the issue with footy in the NT, and ANOTHER rules/umpiring...

"They're kidding themselves if they think they've gotten significantly better." Mark Stevens and Digby Beacham tackle the biggest talking points in WA footy on The Outer Wing, brought to you by TABtouch.

With the AFL set to lock in its floating fixture, the boys look to predict what the home stretch of the season SHOULD look like. The value of some of the AFL’s best players is debated, and Phoenix and Aidan attempt to guess the AFL26 headshots of some footy legends. Plus, the results of last week’s guernsey competition, and will Lachie Neale be off to Collingwood? The Hitout AFL Podcast is Zero Ha...

With another disappointing finish for the Blues, a parting of ways between Carlton and coach Michael Voss now looks “inevitable”. Harf and Stevo recount their own ‘whiteboard war stories’ after the Brisbane-Essendon saga, while Harf also lets loose on the “biggest crime” in footy. Plus, another Max King headache for St Kilda, and Stevo issues an apology to Richmond. Six Points is streamed live at...

Mark Stevens and Digby Beacham tackle the biggest talking points in WA footy on the first episode of The Outer Wing, brought to you by TABtouch. Recorded on 29/04/2026

With Zak Butters stunningly linked to Melbourne, The Hitout crew get Phoenix’s reaction and break down what the Demons could offer Port Adelaide. Off the back of our relegation/promotion chat last week, the boys also look at which club could be the 20th in the AFL, and also take a look at their pre-season predictions. Plus, Aidan, Phoenix and Mitch each create a custom footy jumper and pitch it to...

It was another controversial and frustrating weekend for the AFL and its fans, with ARC issues and the ‘stand’ rule causing headaches for all. Harf believes the new ‘glamour’ role in footy will decide who wins the premiership, and the boys marvel in the performances of two great veterans on Anzac Day. Six Points is streamed live at 9:00am (AEDT) weekly, with former AFL midfielder, AFLW senior coac...

Stevo and Diggers discuss why the first derby of 2026 was not the most “aesthetically pleasing” game, Fremantle’s only weakness, and possible solutions to West Coast’s dire defensive problems. Plus, can Carlton’s midfield match it with Fremantle and what the Eagles can expect this week from Ross Lyon’s Saints side. Mark Stevens and Digby Beacham tackle the biggest talking points in WA footy on the...

With several clubs struggling for form, the boys ponder what relegation and promotion would be like in AFL, and how it would work in the future. A potential new grand final date also earns some discussion, and the team look at the ‘straight to DVD’ type AFL players. Plus, the boys have a crack at Zero Hanger’s new AFL Player Ratings. The Hitout AFL Podcast is Zero Hanger’s weekly show covering all...

Harf and Stevo dive into the ongoing situation at Carlton involving Elijah Hollands’s mental health episode, and the next steps for the Blues. Ross Lyon’s latest media conference has also caught the eye, while the Western Bulldogs’s injury run could spell an end to their premiership prospects. Richmond’s winless start to 2026 is another cause for concern, with the boys debating whether the Tigers...

Mark and Digby break down all the changes required leading into the first Western Derby of the 2026 season and make some big calls regarding Freo’s form. Plus, is Harley Reid being “reined in” more by Andrew McQualter and what are some non-negotiables for the Eagles. For all your AFL news go to ZeroHanger.com and make sure to FOLLOW Zero Hanger on social media: NEWS: https://www.zerohanger.com IG:...

Taking inspiration from the Masters earlier in the week, Phoenix raises the idea of what a pure football experience would look like for fans, broadcasters and games. The boys also check in on the AFL Teams Draft after the first quarter of the season, and are joined by Zero Hanger writer Harrison McIlwaine to go over the worst cliches in footy. Plus, two big - but very different - milestones also d...

Following another Gather Round in South Australia, Harf and Stevo unveil some hot takes for 2026, with a new No.1 player in the AFL revealed and one club named as the clear premiership favourite. The boys debate the idea of hosting a Showdown at the MCG, as well as the AFL’s latest use of the ARC, and Stevo issues an apology to Brad Scott. Six Points is streamed live at 9:00am (AEDT) weekly, with...

Fremantle are no longer the “purple of old”, while West Coast copped a nice reality check from the Swans. Mark Stevens and Digby Beacham tackle the biggest talking points in WA footy on the first episode of The Outer Wing, brought to you by TABtouch.

The boys name which clubs should have their ‘lid off’ or ‘lid on’ after the first five rounds of the AFL season, and dissect yet ANOTHER umpire error against Adelaide. With Gather Round upon us, the question of whether Adelaide is the best stadium in the competition if debated, plus a guessing game where Phoenix and Aidan need to give the question, not the answer, to some footy stats. The Hitout A...

The Easter Monday blockbuster has Stevo and Harf declaring that footy has finally arrived in 2026. They also discuss why the rule changes are helping Melbourne play "bold footy", which clubs are having a false dawn, the great divide in equalisation, why Gather Round is the best week in footy, and why Collingwood need to "suck it up". Six Points is streamed live at 9:00am (AEST) weekly, with former...

Both Western Australian teams in the AFL taste victories in the recent round of footy. Can the young gun eagles continue with their exciting form? Is the Dockers' Josh Treacy the best forward in the competition? Mark Stevens and Digby Beacham tackle the biggest talking points in WA footy on the first episode of The Outer Wing, brought to you by TABtouch.

Phoenix has found a way to fix Carlton, and it involves one of Australia’s most iconic sportsmen. Meanwhile, the boys debate when the AFL is/isn’t a workplace in the wake of Tristan Xerri’s blood-wipining saga, as well as ways to spice up the grand final entertainment. Also, more player rankings and a look at the ‘scariest’ footy alter egos of the modern era. The Hitout AFL Podcast is Zero Hanger’...

David Dunbar has spent more than 35 years at the coalface of Australian football — as a forward scout, opposition analyst, and senior and assistant coach across Hawthorn, Melbourne, Fremantle, Brisbane, East Fremantle, and Port Melbourne. But it's his time as footy's most notorious "spy" that has become the stuff of legend. Phoenix Trinidad and Mark Stevens sit down with Dave to lift the lid on th...

The aftermath of Carlton’s capitulation against Melbourne has Harf and Stevo fearing what could come next for the Blues and coach Michael Voss. Essendon is also under the microscope following its loss to North Melbourne, slumping to a 0-3 start, while the boys predict the suspension Roos big man Tristan Xerri is facing for his incident with Andrew McGrath. Plus, the Demon in hot form, and where th...

Fremantle took out Melbourne comfortably but should it have been a larger margin? The Eagles got their first win of the season early, so can they turn this into the “new norm”? Mark Stevens and Digby Beacham tackle the biggest talking points in WA footy on the first episode of The Outer Wing, brought to you by TABtouch.

Aidan gives a deep dive into the current injury crisis that has struck the AFL, while the boys recount some of the most infamous taunts on a footy field. Mitch raises the idea of Chaos Theory in the AFL, and the social segment sees the team rank the best footy jumper numbers to wear. The Hitout AFL Podcast is Zero Hanger’s weekly show covering all of the latest AFL news, views and footy fun, featu...

Harf and Stevo discuss the concerning situation Essendon find themselves in just two games into the new season, while concern is just as high ar Arden Street as pressure mounts on North Melbourne coach Alastair Clarkson. A Fremantle forward has been branded a “footy flog” for his taunting antics, while Harf names the tall attacker who could reach 100 goals this season. Six Points is streamed live...

Phoenix, Aidan and Mitch name their favourite current goals songs, and the tunes they’d have if they were AFL players, while the boys also attempt to make sense of the Scott Pendlebury Tribunal outcome. ‘Explain Yourself’ raises another commentators rankings from the past week, and Phoenix brings a game of ‘would you rather’ to the table. The Hitout AFL Podcast is Zero Hanger’s weekly show coverin...