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AFL by Dummies is a comedic look at the world of AFL. Join Hosts Alex Henry and Tom Krieser as we attempt to entertain you with witty and sometimes insightful analysis of the 2021 Season.

Tom Krieser and Alex Henry


    • Sep 30, 2021 LATEST EPISODE
    • infrequent NEW EPISODES
    • 1h 5m AVG DURATION
    • 29 EPISODES


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    Post Grand Final 2021

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 30, 2021 59:11


    In the final ep of ABD we cover the demons thrilling 74 point win against the dogs. We also cover the trade period, post Grand Final celebrations, and complete the holiday wish list for the remaining teams. Oh, we also look at our preseason predictions. Just that alone should be enough for you to listen in.

    Pre Grand Final 2021

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 23, 2021 87:11


    Alex covers why the bulldogs might win on the weekend, while also giving us a “performance review” in the long awaited return of who said that. Tom combers the demons while finding a letter to Norm. We also cover stories around the globe in another questionable segment of branching out.

    Finals Week 3

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 18, 2021 66:49


    Alex gives us the ingredients to winning, while pitching us a new reboot to an old franchise. Tom dissects the Brownlow (2025) and the most dependable player in the game. We also cover all the prelims and the Brownlow (2021).

    Finals Week 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 9, 2021 82:25


    Alex goes to trade table while Tom pitches to Fox Footy. We also discuss the semi finals and dissect the flops and successes of first round draft picks.

    Finals Week 1

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 2, 2021 65:36


    We go digging in the trash to give the people the story they deserve. We also discuss THAT bump. Tom devises a new coaching panel for Carlton, while Alex continues his non-denominational holiday gift list.

    Round 23 2021

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 25, 2021 74:49


    Alex gives the people what they want at the end of every home and away season - a 2021 W/Rap up. Tom slams some rhymes as well, while we take a look at finals bby! All that plus our AA teams means this an finals like episode of ABD.

    Round 22 2021

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 20, 2021 61:03


    Alex gives us a a tale that you might sea coming, while Tom tells the story of a forgetful city. We also go around the grounds on a jam packed week in retirements, Tassie reports and AFLW licenses. Plus our analysis on form going into finals, and why this years premiere is worth more than most.

    Round 21 2021

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 12, 2021 71:10


    Lightning does strike twice when it comes to AFL by Dummies. We cover all the news this week, and ask if there is some kind of… Suicide Squad…in the AFL. We also gave our recruit of the year and highlight scoring opportunities. We also pitch an all new take on a Pixar classic. It's absolutely packed so this week, so strap in and enjoy.

    Round 20 2021

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 5, 2021 79:00


    This episode probably belongs as a extra chapter in Michael Warner's “The Boys Club”. We cover Simmo and Tex while finding out if there's a story to make fun of in the Clarko cock-up. We also analyse a footy unicorn and tell a story fit for a mad king (or a bunch of yr 11s studying English).

    Round 19 2021

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 30, 2021 70:49


    In classic ABD fashion, we recorded a lovely episode with the belief that there would be no bombshell that rocks the AFL world. So keep that in mind when we forget to mention Clarko, Kennett or Mitchell. We do discuss the BOGs, the Rising Star and the Blues. Have listen. It can't be worse than the Hawks.

    Round 18 2021

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 22, 2021 67:36


    There's romance, action and adventure in this classic edition of ABD. Alex bring us a timeless piece of art, while Tom protects the game from a dangerous organ. All that plus Buddy's 1000th and the annual “is scoring that low” debate.

    Round 17 2021

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 16, 2021 67:04


    Dun dun. In a dark and dimly lit episode of ABD Alex goes around the wide world of sports, while Tom teaches some AFL marketing techniques. Plus a very special spin off show and a looong race for the 8. All that plus tips in a jam packed episode of AFL by Dummies.

    Round 16 2021

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 9, 2021 70:51


    In an iconic episode of ABD, Alex plays the nickname game and gives us the run home for the top 6. Tom, gives us a wonderful tour of AFL players and dissects Geelong's 1st quarters. We also have a chat about Clarko and Mitchell (which isn't a 90s buddy cop film) and break a story we all wanted to hear. All that plus tips and observations, on a jam-doughnut packed ep of AFL by Dummies.

    Round 15 2021

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 30, 2021 57:25


    In a all new episode of ABD, Alex takes us back to two different by-gone eras, and one of them sounds a lot nicer for st Kildare fans. Tom files a missing persons report and we both go around the grounds for some Covid related AFL news. All that plus tips, gives more than enough for the episode to crack the 22 this week. Better call our mums to let us know.

    Round 14 2021

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 23, 2021 68:37


    This is a good one. Tom grants each team a gift from the AFL and analyses The Inconsistent VII. Alex gives us the middle 6 team's run home and sings us what will be an ABD classic. All that plus tips, tricks, oh, and The Suns. Have a listen if you want, I promise there's something there for everyone.

    Round 13 2021

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 17, 2021 77:55


    Tom dives into the right to be angry while Alex exposes us as AFL frauds. We also dissect Mckay, Geelong, Port and Shai Bolton. All that plus tips on a new ep of ABD. Now with a reinforced steel jawline.

    Round 12 2021

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 9, 2021 71:40


    It's a poetic week here at AFL by Dummies as Alex reads is a literary classic, while Tom has his audition for the half time entertainment. We also cover off The Swans, Blues and Bucks.

    Round 11 2021

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 1, 2021 56:23


    It's lockdown in Melbourne, but that doesn't stop AFL by Dummies. Alex rolls out his rolling All-Australian team, while Tom takes us to church with his analysis of Darcy Parish. We also dive into the mind of the AFL's Funniest brain, and drop a bombshell from inside the 4 walls at AFL house. Oh, and COVID.

    Round 10 2021

    Play Episode Listen Later May 28, 2021 45:42


    Alex is very very sad this week, so prepare for some power ballads. We also highlight all the issues at Pieland and honour a folk hero/villain while doing so. Tom analyses the lions, while Alex previews the Friday night (sadly crowd-less) blockbuster in a cracking ep of ABD.

    Round 9 2021

    Play Episode Listen Later May 20, 2021 53:20


    In a bumper episode of AFL by Dummies, Alex goes through the best and the worst of the injury list, while Tom summarises each team's season with a stat. We also add a few more very special rounds to the AFL calendar, analyse Max King's kicking, and bring back a old favourite. All that plus tips. In a podcast that doesn't hate Marvel Stadium? You better believe it!

    Round 8 2021

    Play Episode Listen Later May 14, 2021 61:39


    Alex takes us on a worldly adventure while Tom interviews a famous footballing face about their love of footy fashion. We also cover hawthorn, AFLW, fight night and whole lot more this weeks bumper edition of ABD.

    Round 7 2021

    Play Episode Listen Later May 5, 2021 53:55


    In a wacky and wonderful episode of ABD, Alex puts a position on trial while Tom dissects which team is the best up forward. We also pitch an Oscar winning movie and a pray to a new type of God. All that plus tips and tricks on AFL by Dummies

    Round 6 2021

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 28, 2021 55:17


    In a dee-licious ep of ABD Alex reads us a fairytale while Tom uncovers a monster hiding in plain sight. We also play a ABD classic and dissect Harry McKay's stellar season. Plus, we have all the tips and tricks you need to know about round 6.

    Round 5 2021

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 21, 2021 67:05


    In an all new episode of ABD, Alex brings the Superleague to the oval game, while Tom unearths the sad sad truth behind The Gold Coast Suns. We also highlight a key reason why Melbourne is 5-0 and dissect Alex's rolling All-Australian team.

    Round 4 2021

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 14, 2021 60:55


    Alex brings a rag-tag group of individuals together for a greater cause in this wild edition of AFL by Dummies. Tom also takes us back to a better time (or worse if you are a Colombian soccer player). Plus, we have all the winners, losers, tips from round 3, including our AFLW GF pick. Oh, and we uncover some real breaking news live on air. Go on, don't be a Jared, have a listen already!

    Round 3 2021

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 7, 2021 50:11


    In a all new episode of ABD, Tom makes a formal apology for last week's show, while Alex confuses St. Kilda and Essendon. We also bring back an iconic ABD segment from a by-gone-era, plus all the winners, losers and Tips for next week.

    Round 2 2021

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 30, 2021 64:21


    Well after two rounds we attempt to practice catch-your-breath Tuesday. Alex adds new team into in the mix while Tom goes full Nerd McSpook. We also also try to branch out into politics but footy seems to be everywhere these days. Have a listen, it's a wild one this week.

    Round 1 2021

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 24, 2021 63:51


    Footy is back, and dominated by brands. Alex goes through through the moments that decide games while Tom goes through the dynamic defenders of the round. Follow us on Instagram @aflbydummies

    Preseason 2021

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 16, 2021 68:50


    In our debut episode Alex honours a legend while Tom pitches Amazon some more footy documentary ideas. We also interview the fans of each club for their thoughts, and mess up counting to 18 while predicting our season ladder. There might be some analysis in between all that. It's definitely a fun one so have a listen.

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