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Roosy attributes Chris Fagan's strong leadership to Brisbane's back-to-back premiership wins as the club is still celebrating their 2025 Grand Final success. Was Geelong's second-half performance just a bad day in the office for them? Plus, the team looks forward to the trade period and the key players who will have big impacts if moved.

Matt Clinch and Cameron Ling dissect the AFL Grand Final a day on with Lingy in awe of Brisbane's midfield group. The Geelong legend also gives his thoughts on the Cats' performance.What is Chris Fagan's legacy? And what would you give Snoop Dogg's performance out of 10.

Melbourne's streets are buzzing with anticipation as the AFL parade passes through. Max Holmes' mum, Olympian Lee Naylor joins the team ahead of his first Grand Final. Plus cartoonist Mark Knight, who has been drawing the Premiership poster for 17 years drops by to showcase his latest designs. 

The Brisbane Lions have touched down in Melbourne and the city is filled with finals anticipation. Roosy reminds us of Brisbane's Fitzroy roots and the team vote that sparked its move north. We re-live what it was like for Roosy as a player and as a coach. The team analyse key attributes of each team that lead to the Grand Final and who they believe will take home the flag. Plus, there's nine games of AFLW this weekend, why aren't they all in Melbourne this weekend too?

Andrew Welsh has stepped in for David Barham as the president of the Essendon Football Club, will he be able to turn this club around? Mabior Chol has had his tribunal case thrown out, could we see a softening of the matrix next year to take into consideration concussions caused by football accidents?  Which of Collingwood's delisted players could get an opportunity elsewhere? And, Snoop Dogg puts his hand up for AFL team selection with an impressive goal from the boundary.

Gold Coast Sun Matt Rowell has taken home the top gong in the footy world, but is it still the most prestigious award in the industry?  The footy world was shocked Nasiah Wanganeen-Milera didn't receive the full three points in Round 20.  Should Izak Rankine been made ineligible, even though his suspension wasn't deemed a football act. Plus Zach Merrett has spoken for the first time since his meeting with Sam Mitchell, should have he fronted up sooner?

Patrick Dangerfield single-handedly blew Hawthorn out of the water, how impressive was his display? Does the AFL need to clarify an umpire's decision to not pay Collingwood a free kick? Several Brisbane players are racing against the clock to prove their fitness for Saturday.  Plus, ahead of tonight's count, Roosy regales us with some of his favourite Brownlow night memories.

Corbin and Ben are joined by Peter Bell to cover all the major topics out of Preliminary Final weekend in the AFL, look ahead to the Grand Final between Geelong and Brisbane, and tell us who they think will take home the Brownlow Medal on Monday night.

Matt Clinch and Cameron Ling unpack the weekend's preliminary finals as Geelong and Brisbane worked their way into the grand final.The pair discuss whether Jamie Elliott deserved a late free kick, and if Patrick Dangerfield produced one of the best preliminary finals performances of all time.

AFL Saturday with Corbin Middlemas, Mick Malthouse and Luke Ball, reviewing and previewing Preliminary Final weekend of the AFL Finals Series. Today's guest, Geelong's Sam De Koning.

The teams have dropped and we take you through the ins, outs and key match-ups that will shape this weekend's games. Bobby Hill hasn't been selected for the Pies, have they got that decision right? To get you in the finals mindset, the team takes you through their favourite preliminary finals. Plus, should Tex Walker retire while the Crows are on top?

Four teams are putting their final touches on their preliminary finals week, Roosy takes you inside the mindset of clubs and players in a do-or-die round. Can Hawthorn capitalise on Geelong's lack of game time during September? How difficult will the conversations be for Collingwood to include Bobby Hill? Plus, Tasmania's Macquarie Point Stadium has been handed an unfavourable state planning commission report, how can the Devil's keep their dream alive?

North Melbourne's Jy Simpkin is the latest captain reportedly looking for a different club for 2026, under what circumstances can a contract be broken amicably? According to Roosy free agency is causing the power divide between the top and bottom teams on the ladder, has the system backfired on the AFL and how can they solve it? And Boomer Harvey's grand final win with Trentham on the weekend is something worth celebrating.

Nathan Buckley still has his eye on coaching Tasmania and that might have just been enough for Melbourne to give Steven King the top job, does King have the right vision to change the team's finals fortunes? Does Roosy believe State of Origin football can ever live up to what it was like in the past? And the team celebrate Hawk Luke Breust who has been dealt a cruel injury blow to see out his AFL career.

Minor premier Adelaide bow out of the finals race in straight sets, will the Hawks be able to maintain their momentum against Geelong this Friday? Roosy says Gold Coast's season is still a 'massive win', making it further than it ever has before. Has Zach Merrett's reputation been tarnished seeking a meeting with Hawthorn while still in contract? Roosy wants to see how new Melbourne head coach Steven King handles pressure. Plus the team wrap up the AFLW action from the weekend.

Corbin and Ben are left stranded as Peter Bell is unable to join them, so between the two of them they cover all the major topics from the last week including the results of week 2 of the finals.

Brisbane co-captain Harris Andrews tells Matt Clinch and Cameron Ling how proud he was of his team mates to respond after losing to Geelong last week.The team dissect Adelaide's season after the Crows exited in straight sets, and are excited for the preliminary finals that are locked in.

AFL Saturday with Corbin Middlemas, Mick Malthouse and Luke Ball, reviewing and previewing Week 2 of the AFL Finals Series. Today's guests, Hawthorn midfielder Jai Newcombe, and former Gold Coast Chairman Tony Cochrane.

Four teams go into the weekend, only two will come out, who do Ben Cameron and Brett Deledio think will prevail? Has Brisbane's injury list reached a tipping point? Chris Scott has apologised to a junior AFL staff member over an outburst and on top of Bailey Smith's actions this week, what problems do Geelong need to address? Plus, if Zach Merrett remains at the Bombers can he still be respected as their captain?

Essendon's captain Zach Merrett has met with Hawthorn raising questions about how players honour contracts when they're in a rush for success? Bailey Smith is once again in hot water after flipping the bird and reportedly launching a string of expletives at photographer Alison Wynd, why is there seemingly no consequences for their star player? As the search for the new Chair of the AFL Commission continues, Roosy explains to what extent this group affects the game.  Plus, the team look ahead to the weekend in both the men's and women's competitions.

Adelaide Crow Josh Rachele has been spotted on the training track, how do teams handle the need for change after a loss? Melbourne's coaching race narrows, what would Roosy be asking the interview panel if he was in the hot seat? Plus, West Coast have officially applied for draft concessions, do the 2018 premiers deserve handouts or are they squarely to blame for their recent poor seasons? 

Freo and GWS have cleared their September diaries of matches, so now they must face an honest review process, how is this best tackled? Campbell Chesser wants out of the Eagles, but could his injury history be a liability for the Blues? With a couple of ruckmen potentially on the move, what is the value of a good tall? Plus, Roosy wants to see the return of the drop punt after some disappointing shots on goal last weekend. 

With Fremantle and the Giants sent packing this weekend, who does Roosy feel had a more disappointing season? There are now only six teams left in finals contention, who is the stand-out premiership favourite now? And booing has become an ugly part of the game, how do we call an end to it?

Corbin and Ben reflect back on the first week of finals and give a deep dive into Fremantle and GWS's seasons.Dual premiership player Peter Bell joins to talk through all the big issues plus he takes part in a game Ben likes to call, "Who Says No".

AFL Sunday with Matt Clinch and Cameron Ling, wrapping up all the results following Week 1 of the AFL Finals Series. Today's guests, Hawthorn's Blake Hardwick, and Jon Ralph from the Herald Sun and Fox Footy with the latest AFL news.

AFL Saturday with Corbin Middlemas, Mick Malthouse and Luke Ball, reviewing and previewing the first weekend of the AFL Finals Series. Today's guests, Geelong Premiership Utility Mark Blicavs, and Ray Chamberlain with his take on the Cam Rayner double free kick controversy.

A tense game at the Adelaide Oval has resulted in Collingwood earning their place in the preliminary finals, but it was marred by disappointing crowd behaviour. Corbin is joined by special guest Mitch Cleary to discuss the on-field action and the fall out of the crowd booing Isaac Quaynor. Plus, the teams are in for the remaining three matches of the week, how are they placed to proceed in September?

The Crows have been dealt a tactical advantage with Jeremy Howe not taking the field for the Pies tonight, how can they make the most of it? Taylor Walker celebrates his 300th game tonight, Roosy applauds his resilience. It looks like a different kind of father-son team-up as St Kilda are set to host a Silvagni family reunion in 2026. Finals experience is much discussed but what's more important, an experienced finals coach or experienced finals players? Plus, the team look ahead to all four exciting matches of finals footy being played this weekend.

Izak Rankine has touched down back in Adelaide and faced the media by himself, should the club have sent the cavalry to support him? Gold Coast's inaugural No.1 draft pick David Swallow will get to play finals this week for the first time, just as he announces his retirement. And how many changes is too many heading into the finals as the Pies and the Giants are set to make big calls at the selection table.

Have you ever wondered what the specific roles are of the assistant coaches at your club? Roosy explains why assistant coaches are so key to a team's on-field success and how much trust a senior coach puts in them. Plus Michael Voss is adamant Curnow isn't on the trade table despite the star reportedly meeting with Swans' coach Dean Cox and Sam Draper could be the bargain of the trade period.

With three sleeps until finals footy, who is the most important player for each of the clubs and how are the teams shaping up? Interviews are now underway for Melbourne's top coaching job, is Buckley still favourite? And Lauren Bordin joins the team to wrap all the AFLW action as the highest score was overtaken twice. 

Corbin and Ben wonder which club is under the most pressure heading into the finals and if Jordan Ridley will leave Essendon.Dual premiership player Peter Bell joins to talk through all the big issues including whether Bobby Hill will return for Collingwood in September.

During the pre-finals bye, former All-Australian selector Cameron Ling details the difference between the 2025 selected team and who he would have picked. With Jeremy Cameron an unexpected captain, Lingy explains how that position is chosen during selection meetings.Xander McGuire joins Clinchy and Lingy ahead of the first week of finals to detail all of the possible team changes.

The AFL has selected its All-Australian team and despite not captaining Geelong, Jeremy Cameron was awarded skipper, was that the right choice? Bailey Smith spoke candidly about his mental health struggles, how does normalising these conversations advance the game? And it's bye week in the AFL, so all attention can be focused on the Indigenous Round in the AFLW.

The Gold Coast celebrated their 95-point win like they'd won the grand final and everyone's happy to see them make their first finals appearance (except maybe the Bulldogs). Mitch Brown is applauded for being the first bisexual AFL player to publicly come out in the men's competition. It's awards night and Roosy has tipped one player to land a clean sweep. Plus, the team highlight the must-watch AFLW matches this weekend.

24 rounds of footy will finally conclude tonight, can the Bombers rain on Gold Coast's finals parade? Is paying players like Harley Reid and Tom De Koning on potential going to be harmful to clubs in the future? In a sad day for Carlton, Jack Silvangi has announced his intentions to join a new club. Plus, did the AFL get the All Australian squad right?

TDK reportedly has penned a huge eight-year deal with the Saints, is the price right? Willie Rioli has announced his retirement from Port amongst some other surprising delistings. What would it take from the Swans to get Charlie Curnow across the border? And who should be most proud of their season in 2025?

The Bombers will have Bulldogs fans cheering them on this week as they take on the Gold Coast in a thrilling final match of the home and away season. Fremantle's ability to beat top eight teams has secured its finals position, can the Dockers keep the momentum going? Which teams at the bottom of the ladder does Roosy feel can play finals next year? Plus, the team wrap all the round two AFLW action.

AFL Saturday with Corbin Middlemas, Mick Malthouse and Luke Ball, reviewing and previewing the AFL matches in Round 24. Today's guest, Fremantle Coach Justin Longmuir, one day away from the Dockers must win clash with the Western Bulldogs.

The Blues go into the off-season with consecutive wins, but did Tom De Koning's speech to Carlton's room tell us he's leaving the club? Is the four-match ban for Rankine right and how can the AFL improve their investigations? Plus, the team look forward to the remainder of the final round of the home and away season.

Roosy has called it, Dogs v Dockers is the game of the season with everything on the line for both teams. Carlton have Mitch McGovern named as an emergency this week, meaning his 2026 contract is up in the air. Roosy has nothing but praise for Dayne Zorko as he joins the 300 club this weekend, and why is he so excited about Essendon v Carlton on Thursday night?

The AFL is reportedly considering a matrix system for players who use slurs which should result in more consistency but will it stamp out the behaviour? How would Ken Hinkley be feeling as he heads into his final game as coach of Port Adelaide, knowing he will be without Ollie Wines. And with 15 players out of contract next year at Essendon, who will be looking to impress with two matches to go in their season?

St Kilda have secured their man, Nasiah Wanganeen-Milera has signed on for two more years making the club a more attractive prospect for other players. The Adelaide Crows' players were door stopped by the media yesterday to only say the Rankine investigation was 'not ideal', how can clubs best handle this?  And Roosy doesn't hold back on how the Eagles have fallen from grace since their 2018 Premiership.

Round 23 has set up a blockbuster season finale, which team is set for heartbreak finishing outside the eight? The AFL is investigating reports that Izak Rankine has made a homophobic slur during the Crow's narrow win over Collingwood. Which team does Roosy think we've been sleeping on and poised for finals success?  And, AFLW number one draft pick Ash Centra dominates a bounce that has the entire footy world in awe.

ABC Sport's Ben Cameron and the three-time premiership player Cameron Ling break down all the big moments from the blockbuster Crows v Pies match and also marvel at the ageless Jack Gunston.

AFL Saturday with Corbin Middlemas, Mick Malthouse and Luke Ball, discussing the big issues making AFL news in Round 23. Is Justin Longmuir coaching for his future? Who stays and goes at St Kilda? And is Snoop Dogg a hit or miss for the AFL?

Hawthorn legend Luke Breust has announced he'll hang up his boots, what legacy will he leave at the club? Which of the two expansion teams will win a premiership first? Is Ken Hinkley what Michael Voss needs at Carlton? Plus the team wrap the AFLW opening matches from last night and preview the remainder of the men's round.

The 10th AFLW season will start tonight, can North Melbourne be the first team to win back-to-back premierships? In the men's competition, ladder predictors will be in overdrive as nine teams can't fit into eight finals spots. Plus, the heat is on coaches with prickly press conferences and why it would be a ‘disgrace' if Freo sacked Longmuir.

Dylan Shiel has been handed a one week suspension for an action that has been likened to Mansell's earlier this year in which he got three weeks, is this fair? Roosy explains how the disconnect between coaches, players and media can arise in relation to salary negotiations. And, is Carlton's list so bad they needed to get rid of their footy boss?

Nat Fyfe has announced his retirement, hear why the team believes he is a modern day great. Roosy is shocked the AFL have closed an investigation into inappropriate contact between Henry Smith and Nick Blakey. Plus, the AFL has snared rapper Snoop Dogg for the Grand Final, is Roosy a fan?

With two rounds to go, only Adelaide has secured its place in the finals. How will the next eight teams jostle into only seven spots. Roosy believes Melbourne can take the flag next year, but which coach could get it there? And with Collingwood floundering, is it a simple fix to turn its form back around?