Australian Football Revolution Podcast

And just like that, the 2026 Australian Football Revolution season comes to an end, and Grand Final week certainly delivered some massive scores! In the Original League, the Digital Dingoes finished off an incredible finals campaign with a huge 201 to 167 victory over Hodgey's Heroes, adding the premiership to their Champions League title and completing a brilliant end to the season. Over in t...

Preliminary Final week is done, and the 2026 Grand Finals are locked in! In the Original League, the Digital Dingoes knocked out Minor Premiers The Mighty Bucks to book a Grand Final showdown with Hodgey's Heroes. Over in the Super League, the Major Warriors have come back from the dead, defeating the Ashy Convicts to earn their shot at The Thylacines. We also had the Champions League Final, w...

We're another week deeper into the finals, and we now know the first two teams that will be playing for the 2026 premierships! In the Original League, Hodgey's Heroes continued their brilliant finals run, knocking off Minor Premiers The Mighty Bucks 144 to 137.5 and booking themselves a place in the Grand Final. The Bucks aren't done yet though — they'll get another chance next wee...

The 2026 Finals Series is underway, and Week 1 delivered plenty of drama as four teams kept their premiership dreams alive while four others saw their seasons come to an end. In the Original League, Hodgey's Heroes sent an early warning to the competition with an impressive win over the Digital Dingoes, earning themselves a blockbuster Semi Final against the Minor Premiers, The Mighty Bucks. M...

The home and away season has officially come to an end, and now the focus shifts to the finals! While the top five in both the Original League and Super League had already been decided heading into Round 18, there was still plenty on the line with finals positions and matchups yet to be locked away. This week, Steve and I take a look back at the final round of the regular season, discussing the re...

It's hard to believe we've reached the final round of the home and away season! While the top five is locked in and we know which teams will be playing finals, there's still plenty to play for. The biggest question now is who plays who? With several crucial matchups across both the Original League and Super League, this weekend's results will determine the finals bracket and could...

If last week was all about the movers and shakers across the leagues, then this week was about consolidation. With the finals getting closer, teams had the chance to strengthen their positions, keep the pressure on those around them, or make the road to September just that little bit harder for themselves. Steve and I take our usual look across the Original League and Super League, breaking down t...

The Original League ladder just got a whole lot tighter! Thanks to upset wins from the Sons and the Chargers, the race for 5th spot has been blown wide open. With finals just around the corner, every result now carries enormous weight, and several teams still have a genuine shot at extending their season. Over in the Super League, the Cygnets turned up in a big way, refusing to let the Warriors ha...

It’s yet another week of heartbreak for Caple, with another result that won’t be forgotten anytime soon. At this point, it’s becoming a regular segment of the podcast! But this week, the spotlight is firmly on the run into the finals. With only a handful of rounds remaining, we take a look at where each team sits, who controls their own destiny, and which clubs are going to need a few results to f...

Steve and I have been talking about how the ladders are taking shape over the last few weeks, and this week is no different. As we head into the business end of the season, every win, loss, and percentage point is becoming increasingly important. The Scorpions continue to set the pace with a two-game lead, putting themselves in a commanding position. Meanwhile, in the Super League, the pressure is...

If you thought Andrew had been whinging this season, you haven’t seen anything yet… tonight takes it to a whole new level. After a heartbreaking result on the weekend, Andrew is still trying to recover, but he wasn’t the only one suffering. Round results across the leagues produced several nail-biters and a few outcomes that could have a big impact on the finals race. With the trade deadline fast...

We missed last week because life got in the way, and it nearly happened again this week—but we’ve squeezed in a pod before the round starts and lockout hits. As always, Steve and I take our usual tour through the Original League, Super League, and the latest Cup competition results and storylines. We discuss the teams building momentum, those hanging on in the race for finals, and the latest twist...

This is one for all managers to listen to! We kick things off this week by diving into the Mid-Season Draft and the major rule changes surrounding the move to a keeper format, including the removal of Rookie, Veteran, and Project Players from the free keeper system. It’s a change that could have a massive impact on how coaches build their lists moving forward, and Steve and I discuss what it means...

Round 6 delivered some of the closest contests we’ve seen all season in the Original League, with matches going right down to the wire and every point proving crucial. Meanwhile in the Super League, the ladder is tightening up nicely, with results starting to bunch teams together and making every win even more valuable as the season begins to take shape. Steve and I break down all the results, key...

Round 5 is complete… and it’s fair to say Caple has officially had enough of this stupid game. Between injuries, underperformers, and the usual fantasy heartbreak, patience is wearing very thin. Despite the weekly frustration, Steve and I still take a look at all the Round 5 results across the Original League and Super League, breaking down the close contests, the big scorers, and which coaches ar...

Round 4 delivered exactly what you want—tight contests and big scores across the board. After a chaotic start to the season, things are starting to settle, but the competition is as fierce as ever. Steve and I break down all the Round 4 results from the Original League and Super League, highlighting the nail-biters, standout performances, and the teams beginning to build real momentum. 🎙 Episode C...

Round 3 turned into a bit of a shocker across the leagues, with injuries really starting to bite. Even with the expanded rosters this year, it didn’t feel like enough as teams struggled to field their best sides. Steve and I break down all the Round 3 results from both the Original League and Super League, looking at how injuries are shaping the ladder early and which teams are managing to survive...

Round 2 is done, and somehow the selection headaches got even worse! It honestly felt like teams had more players available during the bye weekends than what we were dealing with this week. Steve and I break down all the Round 2 results across the Original League and Super League, looking at how teams managed the chaos, who found a way to score despite the thin benches, and who’s already feeling t...

Round 1 is in the books—although it already feels like it happened about six weeks ago! Early-season byes have thrown a bit of chaos into the mix (seriously… who thought that was a good idea?), but the good news is once we hit Round 4, it’s full steam ahead. This week, Steve and I break down all the Round 1 results across both the Original League and Super League, looking at early standouts, surpr...

We’re back! The 2026 AFR season kicks off this weekend with the draft, and like every year, we’re full of optimism, big calls, and high expectations… (fully prepared to be brought crashing back to earth soon enough!). Steve and I run through the draft, key picks, early strategies, and which teams look like they’ve set themselves up for a strong start heading into Round 1. In the off season we move...

And just like that, the 2025 AFR season comes to a close. The two Grand Finals gave us very different stories—one a tight contest that went down to the wire, and the other, in the Super League, turning into a one-sided walkover by the end. Steve and I break down both Grand Finals, celebrate the champions, and reflect on the season that was—from the draft twists and cup shocks to the rise and fall...

The Preliminary Finals are done, and the stage is set for next week’s Grand Finals! In the Original League, it’s Hodgey’s Heroes vs Digital Dingoes, while in the Super League, the showdown is Major Warriors vs The Thylacines. But that’s not all—this week also saw the Champions League Final, where the Brawlers came ready for the fight, snuffing out the Blue Flames to claim their fourth title in dom...

We’re one step closer to crowning our champions—half of the 2025 Grand Finalists in each league are now locked in! But it wasn’t without drama—upsets shook things up this week, setting the stage for a thrilling final round before the big dance. And in Cup action, the Mighty Bucks finally broke their drought, edging out the Wild Cards in a nail-biting finish to claim the AFR Cup. 🎙 Episode Chapters...

The first week of finals is in the books, and it's fair to say it didn’t go how many expected—with one-sided results dominating across both the Original League and Super League. And in the STANDA Cup Final, what looked like a potential classic ended up being a statement win—the Scorpions had some serious sting in the tail to take the title in style. Steve and I break down all the finals action...

Well… who says miracles don’t happen? Certainly not the Blue Flames! Against all odds, they’ve pulled off a stunner as the Home and Away season wraps up, and now all eyes turn to what’s shaping up to be one of the tightest finals series we’ve ever seen. In this episode, Steve and I break down the final round results, celebrate the miracle runs, and look ahead to the Finals Series and Cup competiti...