AFL Daily
Get the latest AFL news and storylines in 20 minutes every weekday morning as Damian Barrett and AFL.com.au's team of journalists cover the hottest topics on and off the field. And every Wednesday, catch the midweek Round-Table, where Damo is joined by Nat Edwards, Josh Gabelich and Sarah Olle to debate everything happening around the league, on the field and off.
The greatest Prelim ever played, Neale's nervous wait, Nick's Brownlow night
Joe Pignataro and Damian Barrett discuss all the latest footy news on AFL Daily.
Hawthorn and Brisbane battled out a preliminary final epic on Saturday Twilight with the Lions finding a way through to their fourth straight Grand Final.
Fremantle had to come from 28 points down winning only the final quarter to book a spot in the clubs second ever AFL Grand Final.
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Buckle up for the best weekend in footy, Geelong's GIANT coup
Joel Peterson and Damian Barrett discuss all the latest footy news on AFL Daily.
All roads lead to the SCG tonight as the Swans and Dockers battle it out for a spot in the Grand Final. Tomorrow it'll be the Hawks and Brisbane from the MCG.
Toby Greene has made up his mind on where he wants to play his footy next season, and Joel outlines his 3, 2 and 1 moments of the year so far.
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The best four teams remain, who prevails this weekend?
Michael Whiting, Emily Patterson, Bharat Sundaresan and Nathan Schmook discuss all the latest footy news on AFL Daily.
The build up to the Preliminary Finals continues, Schmooky has landed in Sydney with the Dockers ahead of tomorrow night while Fish is eagerly waiting for the Lions at the MCG on Saturday.
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Swans’ selection dilemma, Fagan vs Mitchell, Toby call beckons
Nat Edwards, Riley Beveridge and Damian Barrett discuss all the latest footy news on AFL Daily.
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The panel discusses the selection dilemma facing the Swans this week Heading into their 5th consecutive prelim final, we take a look at another side to achieve the feat - their opponents, Hawthorn from 2011-2015. Riley Beveridge on the Swans matchup Josh Treacy has had the better of lately Damo and Riley debate on Toby Greene’s impending decision Nat shares some Wednesday WisdomSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Round table: Damo’s latest on Roos’ coach search, gun forward signs on
Nat Edwards, Josh Gabelich and Damian Barrett discuss all the latest footy news on AFL Daily.
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Damian Barrett’s big Luke Jackson call Young gun Logan Morris has extended with the Lions We look ahead to both mouth-watering preliminary finals Damo believes John Longmire will enter the Kangaroos coaching race Regular segments: Get it off your chest and Fact or furphySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Behind the curtain on Butters’ decision, Cats legend eyes return
Cal Twomey and Josh Gabelich discuss all the latest footy news on AFL Daily.
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Cal takes us behind the curtain on one of the year’s biggest footy stories - Zak Butters nominating the Western Bulldogs as his new home After losing to Fremantle, Geelong’s attention turns swiftly to locking in some big-name recruits Could Corey Enright be returning to the Cattery? In his eighth season at the helm, Matthew Nicks has to deliver Regular segment: Gimme SomethingSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Dogs can't believe they've got Butters, And then there were four!
Joe Pignataro and Damian Barrett discuss all the latest footy news on AFL Daily.
Brisbane are through to a sixth preliminary final in eight years after dismantling the Crows by 53 points.
Fremantle produced Wharfie Time to seal their victory over Geelong.
Zak Butters wants to continue his career at the club he grew up barracking for, the Western Bulldogs, and play alongside childhood hero Marcus Bontempelli.
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Emergency pod! Cal breaks down Butters' bombshell decision
Cal Twomey is joined by Nat Edwards to talk about Zak Butters’ huge decision.
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Freo urged not to panic but to respond, a Coleman medallist is headed for Collingwood
Joel Peterson and Damian Barrett discuss all the latest footy news on AFL Daily.
We are looking for a Fremantle response tonight against the Cats at Optus Stadium with a spot in a Preliminary Final on the line.
2024 Coleman Medallist Jesse Hogan wants to continue his career at Collingwood in 2027 and it's hard to see a way how the Adelaide Crows overcome the Lions at the Gabba tomorrow night.
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Papley stand-in skipper nomination, Switta the unsung Dockers star, Crows flying into Lions den
Michael Whiting, Emily Patterson, Bharat Sundaresan and Nathan Schmook discuss all the latest footy news on AFL Daily.
Sydney will have to replace Callum Mills in the captaincy role for the Preliminary Final after tearing his ACL.
Make a case for the Dockers, Lions and Crows this weekend in the semi-finals, which of the non-Victorian sides will be advancing to the penultimate weekend of the year?
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Freo working through their "mental-baggage", Dogs expected to be the most active at the trade table
Nat Edwards, Riley Beveridge and Damian Barrett discuss all the latest footy news on AFL Daily.
Pressure in semi-final weekend sits on the shoulders of both Fremantle and Brisbane who are staring down the barrel of a straight-sets exit, will they be able to work through to a Preliminary Final?
The Bulldogs are expected to be the most active side during this years trade period, what's on their wishlist?
Nat's got a belter of a top 5 this weekend plus the bird has worked its way into AFLW.
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Round table: Dogs icon calls time, Lion signs monster deal
Nat Edwards, Josh Gabelich and Damian Barrett discuss all the latest footy news on AFL Daily.
On today's episode:
Bulldogs icon Tom Liberatore has called time on his glittering career Zac Bailey has signed a monster deal with the Lions Josh Dunkley talked about the scathing club review of Saturday’s loss to the Swans Rowan Marshall is eyeing a move to the Cats for the second year in a row What lies next for Jack Viney? Damian Barrett on why North Melbourne made the right call parting ways with Alistair Clarkson Regular segment: Get it of...Trade talk heats up, son of legend nominates preferred club
Josh Gabelich and Cal Twomey discuss all the latest footy news on AFL Daily.
In today's episode:
The latest trade round-up, featuring some big names! Cal unpacks how Toby Greene’s prospective movement is being treated very differently to Zach Merrett’s last year We recap Sydney’s historic finals win on Saturday Chris Scott has defended Jeremy Cameron’s lean run of form Cooper Hodge has nominated his preferred club Regular segment: Gimme SomethingSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Swans "human spirit" dismantle Brisbane, Adelaide's Rankine-file victory
Joe Pignataro and Damian Barrett discuss all the latest footy news on AFL Daily.
Sydney with the boilover of the weekend advance to a Preliminary Final after demolishing the back-to-back premiers at the SCG.
Adelaide's season is still alive beating the Bulldogs at the Adelaide Oval, it's the end of the run for Carlton who will now reflect on a season of 2 halves.
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Wizard puts Hawks into Prelim Final heaven, next coach of North?
Joe Pignataro and Damian Barrett discuss all the latest footy news on AFL Daily.
Hawthorn threw the finals series into chaos last night dominating over Fremantle by 32 points. Headlined by the backline of the Hawks, helped out by the Wizard in the forward line.
Geelong have recalled Max Holmes for tonight against the Blues, while Hugh McCluggage returns for the Lions.
North Melbourne are heading down the untried path for its next senior coach.
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Wharfie Time set for tonight, Brisbane not taking Sydney lightly, Adelaide's must-win final
Michael Whiting, Emily Patterson and Nathan Schmook discuss all the latest footy news on AFL Daily.
The Dockers have been waiting for this night for over a month, Wharfie Time is set to ignite the Optus Stadium crowd against the Hawks with a Preliminary Final spot on the line.
Brisbane won't be taking the Swans lightly in the second Qualifying Final on Saturday while Adelaide head into a knockout final against the Bulldogs with pressure on their side.
Plus, a midfielder Power's his way to the Thursday Great Man
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Emergency pod: Alastair Clarkson out as North Melbourne coach
Nat Edwards and Damian Barrett react to the breaking news out of Arden st.
In this episode we also include the key quotes from President Sonja Hood and General Manager of Football, Todd Viney.
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Two stars primed for first taste of finals, Pies' list priorities
Josh Gabelich and Damian Barrett discuss all the latest footy news on AFL Daily.
On today's episode:
Will Day and Izak Rankine are raring to go for their first finals matches Matthew Nicks is under mounting pressure to beat the Bulldogs on Saturday Damian Barrett outlines the list priorities for Collingwood ahead of next season Chris Scott was cryptic on whether Max Holmes will play against the Blues Regular segment, ‘Yes, I said that’See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Cal’s latest on Butters race, contracted Bomber’s future in doubt
Josh Gabelich and Cal Twomey discuss all the latest footy news on AFL Daily.
On today's episode:
Cal Twomey believes there are two clear frontrunners in the race for Zak Butters Is Scott Pendlebury a coach in waiting for the Pies? Ben McKay’s future at Essendon is in doubt with the club open to moving him Melbourne could be a very active player in the trade period Regular segment: Gimme SomethingSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Fraser-train keeps rolling, the end of the Magpies line for Pendlebury
Joe Pignataro and Damian Barrett discuss all the latest footy news on AFL Daily.
Carlton's incredible run in 2026 continues while the fairytale story at Melbourne has come to an end.
The Bulldogs season is still alive after having their hearts in their mouths as Tim Membrey's final shot at goal went right.
Heartbreak on field to heartbreak off field for Collingwood with games record holder Scott Pendlebury deciding to continue his career on the Gold Coast.
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Bevo's Magpie mind-games, Geelong's hefty fine and coaches under pressure to perform
Joel Peterson and Damian Barrett discuss all the latest footy news on AFL Daily.
Wildcard Weekend is here with the Western Bulldogs coach Luke Beveridge buying into the mind games against the Magpies. Melbourne welcomes back a favourite son for his first game of the year against the Blues.
Geelong's copped a hefty fine and Damo's applying pressure on 5 coaches who go into 2027 out of contract.
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Jordan is simply Dawsome, SUNS "most disappointing" side of 2026
Michael Whiting, Emily Patterson and Nathan Schmook discuss all the latest footy news on AFL Daily.
It's report-card season for four of the eight non-Victorian sides that have missed out on finals action.
West Coast had a year of 2 halves, Port Adelaide under first-year coach Josh Carr fell short in five games by 3 points or less. The Giants were the most unpredictable side of the season, the SUNS the most disappointing.
Plus, the most worthy recipient of the Thursday Great Man.
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McVeigh on non-negotiables, big name trade target | Full interview with Cal Twomey
New Essendon coach Mark McVeigh sits down for a one-on-one interview with Cal Twomey.
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McVeigh's message to the ‘Essendon Armada’, stance on Merrett
Nat Edwards, Josh Gabelich and Damian Barrett discuss all the latest footy news on AFL Daily.
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The panel unpacks Mark McVeigh’s first press conference as Essendon coach Should we be worried about Collingwood, Melbourne or Fremantle after R24 losses? Regular segments: Get it off your chest, Fact or furphy, ‘Yes, I said that’See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Dills on Swans, first reactions to All-Aus squad, Cal’s Bomber priorities
Cal Twomey and Josh Gabelich discuss Andrew Dillon's press conference, the release of the 2026 All-Australian squad, Essendon latest and more.
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Melbourne the weekend's biggest loser, a Spike in the Bombers coaching process
Joe Pignataro and Damian Barrett discuss all the latest footy news on AFL Daily.
We have got our confirmed final 10 for the 2026 AFL finals. Hawthorn will head back to Perth in a fortnight to face the Dockers, Brisbane are going to Sydney.
Melbourne the biggest losers from the weekend will tackle Carlton in an historic Wildcard final. The Magpies will play the Bulldogs.
And, there's movement in the Essendon coaching process.
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Disastrous season for Suns and Saints is over, must-win match at the G tonight
Joel Peterson and Damian Barrett discuss all the latest footy news on AFL Daily.
Ben King has most likely played his final game for the SUNS, and Ross isn't sure whether he'll have his trusted coaching lieutenant Corey Enright next year.
Must-win match at the G tonight for the Lions, Sydney has announced its team changes for this weekend against North, and clapping in press conferences?
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Sydney's shocking week, Brisbane's danger game, Reid about Freo's replacement
Michael Whiting, Emily Patterson and Nathan Schmook discuss all the latest footy news on AFL Daily.
Em has been covering the week at the Swans, five players have been stood down for the rest of the season including the finals. The impact both off and on the field has been felt right across the competition.
Brisbane heads to the G in a danger game against the Magpies with a top four spot on the line while Fremantle are working on a replacement for Murphy Reid as they head to Marvel to face the in-form Blues.
...Swans take a stand, five players banned for rest of the season
Emily Patterson and Damian Barrett discuss the season-long bans handed down to Isaac Heeney, Chad Warner, Nick Blakey, Riley Bice and James Jordon.
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Fraser ‘couldn’t be more ready’, latest on Swans investigation
Nat Edwards and Damian Barrett discuss all the latest footy news on AFL Daily.
On today's episode: Nat and Damo discuss the latest on the Sydney Swans investigation, and Josh Fraser says he ‘couldn’t be more ready’ to take on senior coaching duties at the Blues.
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Swans rocked by allegations, Blues’ masterstroke, big question for each non-finalist
Cal Twomey and Joel Peterson on a big Monday episode of AFL Daily. Sydney under investigation from Victoria Police for an alleged incident, Carlton commit to Josh Fraser, Bulldogs issues and a key talking point on all eight teams that won't make finals in 2026.
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Rejoice Blues fans, you're playing finals!
Joe Pignataro and Damian Barrett discuss all the latest footy news on AFL Daily.
A draw was enough at Marvel Stadium today for the Blues to secure an incredible finals berth. They're locked into the top 10 with a round of the home and away season remaining.
Jacob Van Rooyen's finals dreams hangs in the balance after being handed a 3-match suspension by the MRO and for the second time this year, Collingwood and Hawthorn couldn't be split.
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Resting the Bont, nerves of Steele on GF day, Prestia open to another opportunity
Joel Peterson and Damian Barrett discuss all the latest footy news on AFL Daily.
Fremantle looking to give Adelaide a night of headaches at Optus Stadium tonight. They'll be without Murphy Reid as they look to respond with a win.
Steele Sidebottom announces his retirement, Dion Prestia is open to another opportunity and the Bulldogs have decided it's time to rest the Bont before the Wildcard weekend.
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Fagan's fascinating footy story, Longmuir coach of the year
Michael Whiting and Nathan Schmook discuss all the latest footy news on AFL Daily.
Chris Fagan goes past Leigh Matthews this weekend as the Lions most-coached games. The football story of Fages is now the stuff of folklore given the journey the club has been on since he began his coaching career a decade ago.
The Dockers are welcoming the Crows to the Optus Stadium cauldron on Friday night with the expectation the ladder leaders respond after their loss to the Demons.
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Cats career hangs in the balance, Butters loyal to a fault, Blues learning from past failings
Riley Beveridge and Damian Barrett discuss all the latest footy news on AFL Daily.
Jake Kolodjashnij career hangs in the balance with the Cats announcing he won't be playing AFL or VFL level this weekend. Zak Butters is loyal to a fault according to Damo. He shouldn't be making an attempt to get back for one last game at the Power this year.
Significant differences between the way Carlton have handled Fraser's interim coaching stint in comparison to the Teague train.
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Round table: Ex-skipper won’t be picked ‘on reputation’, Nat’s footy census
Nat Edwards, Josh Gabelich and Damian Barrett discuss all the latest footy news on AFL Daily.
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Jack Viney is set to return to the VFL, but will we see him in the senior side anytime soon? Nat conducts her own footy version of the census The panel discusses what sort of sanction is on the horizon for Geelong Regular segments: Get it off your chest, Fact or furphy, Yes I said thatSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
‘Ultra aggressive’ Pies push for Butters, Tex's farewell, Harley captaincy call
Cal Twomey and Josh Gabelich discuss Collingwood's huge pursuit of Zak Butters, Adelaide champion Taylor Walker announces his retirement, why Harley Reid could be West Coast's next captain, Melbourne becoming a destination club and more on AFL Daily.
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In Fraser the Blues trust, Magpies lock a wildcard spot up, Demons the story of the year
Damian Barrett and Joe Pignataro bring you the latest footy news on AFL Daily.
Carlton's season is well and truly alive, St Kilda's year is in tatters after being thumped and compounded with injuries to key players, none bigger than Nasiah.
Collingwood have booked themselves a wildcard spot for 2026, have the Demons been the most impressive side of the year so far?
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Roos bounce the Dogs off Thursday night, Lions v Hawks must-win encounter tonight
Damian Barrett and Joel Peterson bring you the latest footy news on AFL Daily.
North Melbourne produced its biggest win since 2019 last night when they fought off the Dogs by 23 points at Marvel Stadium led by LDU, George Wardlaw and Paul Curtis.
Brisbane have a must-win match tonight against the Hawks at the Gabba, the reigning premiers have proven they always respond to adversity.
The rest of the teams for an enthralling weekend of footy
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Hungry Hawks out to disrupt Brisbane, no MCG fears for Freo
Michael Whiting, Nathan Schmook and Bharat Sundaresan bring you the latest footy news on AFL Daily.
Brisbane face off against the hungry Hawks on Friday night in a must-win encounter for their top four aspirations. Fremantle head to the MCG this weekend with no fears at the ground that they must win at in September. The Giants season is still alive and we open up the prediction vault for the 2026 NAB AFLW Season.
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