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Nat Edwards, Sarah Black and Lucy Watkin interview the biggest names across the AFLW landscape and discuss all the latest news in the official AFLW podcast.

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    W Download: Showdown heroics, lightning strikes twice, and are the Blues back?

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 27, 2025 17:53


    Gemma Bastiani, Sarah Black, and Sophie Welsh dissect a big round 11, including how the Lions exerted control at Springfield, a history-making night for Port Adelaide, worrying results for the Eagles, and are the Blues back? 0:27 - How the Lions exerted control4:02 - Showdown heroics7:51 - Is West Coast's maiden finals berth now in doubt?10:19 - Are the Blues back?11:28 - Lightning strikes twiceSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    The Wrap: North's biggest challengers, Blues' difference-maker, who will make finals?

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 26, 2025 22:33


    Kate McCarthy and Sarah Olle dissect which team can challenge the Roos, the Blues' return to form, and plenty more on The WrapSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    W Show: Trade watch on star forwards, North's big dilemma, can Dogs crash finals party?

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 24, 2025 24:38


    Western Bulldogs midfielder Jess Fitzgerald joins the W Show to discuss the Demon and Hawk that might be on the move, the Dogs' red-hot run home and moreSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    W Download: Hawk's shock comeback, Showdown tips and finals-shaping matches

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 23, 2025 15:10


    Gemma Bastiani, Sarah Black and Kaitlyn Ferber take a look at all the action ahead of round 11 of the NAB AFLW season. Nat Exon’s playing for a fourth club, Port Adelaide is hoping to notch its first W Showdown win, and North Melbourne makes a call on one of its veterans. 0.45 - The mystery of Nat Exon's return to AFLW2.30 - Can Port Adelaide win its maiden W Showdown?6.10 - The quick return of Courtney Hodder7.09 - Chloe Molloy to miss the Swans' must-win match8.05 - North resting vs St Kilda's injury wardSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    W Download: Teams on the rise, a forgotten rule, a Dog gets their bite back

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 20, 2025 17:05


    Gemma Bastiani, Sarah Black, and Sophie Welsh dissect AFLW round 10, including each host's team on the rise, a Bulldog who is back at their best, St Kilda's injury woes, and a rule that has gone by the wayside.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    The Wrap: Saints' secret weapon, Lions concerns, can Swans make finals?

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 20, 2025 20:40


    Kate McCarthy and Sarah Olle dissect the injury fallout at St Kilda, whether the Swans can make finals, and plenty more on The WrapSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    W Download: Leaderless Lions, Guerin's grunt and Dees go defensive

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 17, 2025 16:07


    Sarah Black and Kaitlyn Ferber take a look at all the action ahead of round 10 of the NAB AFLW season. Melbourne gets some defensive support, the Blues boost their midfield, and just how is Brisbane going to find life without injured skipper Bre Koenen?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    W Download: Swans have a heartbeat, the team that can wreak havoc, and who's out of the race

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 13, 2025 16:50


    Gemma Bastiani, Sarah Black, and Kaitlyn Ferber dissect round nine of the NAB AFLW season, including huge wins from Sydney and Fremantle, if Melbourne is still the second best side, which team can cause some chaos in the final three weeks, and who we're putting a line through... officiallySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    The Wrap: The secret to beating Roos, Blues 'caught out' in Sydney

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 13, 2025 19:10


    Sarah Olle and Gemma Bastiani wrap up all the AFLW action following round nineSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    W Download: Swans on a knife's edge, big names dropped again, and Pride

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 10, 2025 14:45


    Gemma Bastiani, Kaitlyn Ferber and Phoebe McWilliams discuss Sydney's freefall after a strong opening month, the changing landscape at the selection table, and all things Pride guernseySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    W Download: Inconsistent Crows, putting a line through two sides, where's Port Adelaide at?

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 6, 2025 16:19


    Gemma Bastiani, Sarah Black, and Sophie Welsh chat round eight of the 2025 NAB AFLW season, including Richmond's breakthrough victory, if this is the most inconsistent version of Adelaide we've ever seen, who we're putting a line through, and where the Power is at.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    The Wrap: Why Kate is 'all in' on Blues, 'sheer relief' for Tigers

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 5, 2025 21:41


    Sarah Olle and Kate McCarthy wrap up all the AFLW action following round eight.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    W Show: How flu ripped through Eagles, will AFLW get its own Ashcroft?

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 2, 2025 22:26


    Fremantle ruck Mim Strom joins the W Show panel to discuss the Dockers’ shopping habits, a flu outbreak at West Coast and plenty moreSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    W Download: The unpredictable Saints and Giants meet, life without Batesy and the eight-shaping Blues

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 1, 2025 13:33


    Gemma Bastiani, Sarah Black and Sophie Welsh take a look at all the action ahead of round eight of the NAB AFLW season. Which Saints and Giants teams will show up? How will the Hawks cover the loss of Emily Bates? And who’s set to have a big say in the race to finals?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    The Wrap: Port's worrying trend, the Blue in All-Aus form, why Garner must ‘get obnoxious'

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 29, 2025 20:27


    Kate McCarthy and Laura Spurway wrap up another massive round of AFLW action full of cellies, surprises and moreSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    W Download: Can Saints, Eagles break their finals duck, eight-point games, and a Queensland deep dive

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 29, 2025 18:13


    Gemma Bastiani, Sarah Black, and Michael Whiting discuss the Saints’ record-breaking comeback, the Eagles’ flu game, the ladder logjam, and take a closer look at Brisbane and Gold CoastSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    W Download: Essendon's woes, AFLW auras and WA footy under the microscope

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 25, 2025 13:34


    Gemma Bastiani and Sarah Black are joined by WA reporter Nathan Schmook ahead of round seven of the NAB AFLW season. The under-siege Bombers face North Melbourne, we take a deep dive on the WA teams, and ponder AFLW auras. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    W Show: Comp's ‘gross overreaction', Freo's oval hunt, Swans' fatal flaw

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 25, 2025 22:25


    Hawthorn coach Dan Webster joins The W Show to discuss rule interpretation changes, one-club mentality at the Hawks and plenty moreSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    The Wrap: How Giants beat Swans, Tigers' what-if, the match-up we won't see

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 22, 2025 22:20


    Kate McCarthy and Laura Spurway dissect round six of the AFLW season, including Greater Western Sydney’s boilover win against Sydney, Richmond’s tough road ahead and plenty moreSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    W Download: Giants break the mould, a contentious Borg call, and is Hatchy the answer?

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 22, 2025 16:02


    Gemma Bastiani, Sarah Black, and Sophie Welsh unpack round six of the AFLW, including a pattern-breaking Giants win, a ladder-shaping umpiring decision, Anne Hatchard's impact in front of goal, and who can possibly challenge the Roos?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    W Download: Young talent time, key Crow outs and a season-shaping battle in the west

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 19, 2025 14:05


    Gemma Bastiani, Sarah Black and Phoebe McWilliams preview all the footy ahead of round six of the NAB AFLW season. After two ACLs, it’s Lauren Young’s time to shine, Adelaide will have a new forward line this weekend, and it’s a line-in-the-sand game for Essendon and FremantleSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    W Show: Roos' HUGE selection statement, Cats back captain call, rep footy on radar

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 18, 2025 22:01


    Geelong coach Dan Lowther joins the W Show panel to discuss the prospect of an AFLW International Rules, how to defeat the mighty North Melbourne plus plenty moreSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    W Download: AFLW's Dr Jekyll & Mr Hyde, changing the narrative, and who would you rather be?

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 15, 2025 15:44


    Gemma Bastiani, Sarah Black, and Sophie Welsh chat about St Kilda's Dr Jekyll & Mr Hyde season, how the Giants can change the narrative this year, the win Collingwood was building toward, and who you would rather be of the Swans or the Hawks.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    The Wrap: Roos' new threat, how Eagles lost Derby, Swans' big issue, Saints 'frustration'

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 15, 2025 28:43


    Laura Spurway and Kate McCarthy wrap up all the AFLW action following round fiveSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    W Download: Roo's rapid recovery, Hawks' ball movement woes and free-flowing footy

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 12, 2025 13:59


    Gemma Bastiani, Sarah Black and Phoebe McWilliams preview all the action ahead of round five of the NAB AFLW season. Garner’s back, the Hawks’ key outs are affecting their game and what are the trends from the first month of the season?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    W Show: Factors behind Giants' woes, Crows' contract coup, did Cats ‘miss a trick'?

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 11, 2025 25:16


    Melbourne premiership forward Eden Zanker joins the W Show to discuss the Demons’ season so far, Daisy Pearce’s impact at West Coast, plus plenty moreSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    W Download: What's wrong at the Giants, are the Cats back, and an exciting young Blue

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 8, 2025 13:34


    Gemma Bastiani, Sarah Black, and Sophie Welsh ask what's holding Greater Western Sydney back, if the Cats and Lions are back in action, and chat about the exciting young star down at Princes ParkSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    The Wrap: Box-office Swans, under-siege Suns step up, Dee banking career-best year

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 7, 2025 17:02


    Laura Spurway and Gem Bastiani wrap up all the AFLW action following round fourSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    W Download: Cats' big selection call, do-or-die games, the depth test

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 5, 2025 12:42


    Gemma Bastiani, Phoebe McWilliams, and Kaitlyn Ferber delve into Geelong's huge decision to drop captain Meghan McDonald, Richmond and Geelong's must-win games this weekend, and why last year's challenges are serving the Demons nowSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    W Show: Clubs chase Lions star, ‘deceptive' Hawks, why Tigers watch Jai Newcombe

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 4, 2025 3:11


    Former No.1 draft pick Ellie McKenzie joins the W Show to talk about her reconnaissance trips to watch men’s footy, the Tigers’ form this season and plenty moreSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    W Download: Worries for the Hawks and Dockers, not all bad on the Gold Coast, the big improvers

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 1, 2025 14:32


    Gemma Bastiani and Sarah Black recap NAB AFLW round three including a worrying trend at Hawthorn, why it's not all bad at the Gold Coast, the AFLW's big improvers, and concerns for WalyalupSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    The Wrap: 'Box Office Blues' in the eight, injury sours North's record-breaking feat

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 1, 2025 21:52


    Kate McCarthy and Sarah Olle wrap up all the AFLW action following round threeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    W Download: The Bonnie-less Bombers, increasing pressure on rucks, and feel-good comebacks

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 29, 2025 13:23


    Gemma Bastiani, Phoebe McWilliams, and Sophie Welsh discuss how the Bombers cope without Bonnie Toogood, why rucks are under more pressure than ever, and the feel-good comebacks of Nell Morris-Dalton and Daisy WalkerSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    W Show: Hawks' big trade regret, why pick 1 isn't playing, is Tayla the comp's best?

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 28, 2025 19:40


    Western Bulldogs captain joins the W Show to discuss Tayla Harris’s failed move to Hawthorn, how North Melbourne will handle Tasmania’s entry into the competition, plus moreSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    W DOWNLOAD: Veterans star, Richmond's woes, a big comedown for St Kilda

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 25, 2025 15:47


    Gemma Bastiani and Sarah Black break down the action from round two of the NAB AFLW season. It's not all about the kids, some big concerns at Tigerland, and St Kilda and Fremantle's reality checkSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    The Wrap: Roos' big win comes at a cost, the most exciting team in the comp

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 25, 2025 19:46


    Kate McCarthy and Sarah Olle wrap up all the AFLW action following round twoSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    W Download: The lost dog, Adelaide's changes and the game that must be won

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 22, 2025 12:06


    Gemma Bastiani and Sarah Black take a look at all the AFLW news ahead of round two, including Hawthorn coach Dan Webster’s successful hunt for a missing dogSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    W Show: Crows ‘complacency', cross-coder on club radars, are inside-50s ‘redundant'?

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 21, 2025 23:07


    Eliza McNamara joins the W Show to discuss all the biggest topics in the AFLW, how she plays footy despite constant pain from a back injury and the comp’s 74-player gameSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    The Wrap: Crows' big issue, Swan's record-breaking debut, Hawks win comes at a cost

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 19, 2025 17:02


    Kate McCarthy and Sarah Olle wrap up all the AFLW action following round oneSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    W Download: Crows' selection questions, young guns get it done, impact of rule changes

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 18, 2025 14:23


    Gemma Bastiani and Sarah Black discuss the fallout of round one of the NAB AFLW season, including what the Saints got right - and what the Crows got wrong, the immediate impact of draftees, and how rule changes have changed the gameSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    W Download: The kids shine, Roberts and Hill impress, and all the team news

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 15, 2025 14:39


    Gemma Bastiani and Sarah Black dissect Thursday night’s season-openers and the impressive debutants, and run their eyes over the remaining round one matchesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    W Download: Swans star ready, Irish returnees, and players racing the clock for round one

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 11, 2025 15:05


    Gemma Bastiani and Sarah Black chat the return of Sydney co-captain Chloe Molloy, the quartet of Irish players who have just touched down in Australia, and a handful of players fighting to get up for round one.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    AFL Daily: Starc the Lion King, Crows doing it for Doc, Saints forgotten star

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 9, 2025 37:15


    Joe Pignataro, Gemma Bastiani and Sarah Black bring you the latest women's footy news on AFL Daily. Gemma and Sarah have been inside the four walls of all the non-Victorian AFLW clubs throughout the pre-season, today we find out what they learnt leading into the opening round of matches. The burning questions facing all the Victorian clubs as well with all the action set to kick off this Thursday night when Carlton face Collingwood at Ikon Park. Subscribe to AFL Daily and never miss an episode. Rate and review wherever you listen to podcasts.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    AFL Daily: Learnings from the AFLW pre-season, a "watch" on the Crows, the impact Ash Centra can have at Collingwood

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 8, 2025 33:55


    Joe Pignataro, Gemma Bastiani and Sarah Black bring you the latest women's footy news on AFL Daily. As we close in on the start of season 10 for the NAB AFLW, we recount the lay of the land from 2024 as the competition chases the Kangaroos. How will this season be structured, what did we learn from the pre-season and our crystal ball predictions ahead of the first round of matches kickstarting on Thursday night. Subscribe to AFL Daily and never miss an episode. Rate and review wherever you listen to podcasts.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    W DOWNLOAD: Suns racing the clock, prodigious Port Adelaide forward, & Sydney's bounce back potential

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 1, 2025 12:46


    Gemma Bastiani and Sarah Black preview every club ahead of the 10th NAB AFLW season on new podcast The W Download. How will Gold Coast cope as a handful of key players race the clock for round one? Will young star Lauren Young finally get her Port Adelaide debut? And can the Swans bounce back to finals? Subscribe to AFLW podcast channel to never miss a moment of the W-DownloadSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    W DOWNLOAD: Tigers ready for the next step, an exciting young Bomber, & Fremantle's returning stars

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 1, 2025 13:31


    Gemma Bastiani and Sarah Black preview every club ahead of the 10th NAB AFLW season on new podcast The W Download. Are the Tigers well-placed to break through for a finals win? Which young Bombers will help Bonnie and Maddy this year? And how are Docker duo Kiara Bowers and Ange Stannett tracking? Subscribe to AFLW podcast channel to never miss a moment of the W-DownloadSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    W DOWNLOAD: Injury woes for the Cats, reigning premiers ready to go again, & the big change at the Giants

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 1, 2025 13:42


    Gemma Bastiani and Sarah Black preview every club ahead of the 10th NAB AFLW season on new podcast The W Download. Can Geelong cover the absence of some key stars? Can North Melbourne go back-to-back? And which addition will prove to be the most valuable at GWS this year? Subscribe to AFLW podcast channel to never miss a moment of the W-DownloadSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    W DOWNLOAD: The new Dog with some tricks, Carlton's secret weapon, & the Crows doing it for Doc

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 31, 2025 11:42


    Gemma Bastiani and Sarah Black preview every club ahead of the 10th NAB AFLW season on new podcast The W Download. The Bulldogs draftee ready to do some damage. Is this Irishwoman’s return the best addition at Princes Park this year? And are the Crows going to send Matthew Clarke out on a high? Subscribe to AFLW podcast channel to never miss a moment of the W-DownloadSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    W DOWNLOAD: Lions are primed, what's still missing at Moorabbin, & an injury scare at Collingwood

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 31, 2025 11:40


    Gemma Bastiani and Sarah Black preview every club ahead of the 10th NAB AFLW season on new podcast The W Download. Are the Lions primed for flag No.3? What is the gap on St Kilda’s list? And the impact of another big injury scare at the Pies. Subscribe to AFLW podcast channel to never miss a moment of the W-DownloadSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    W DOWNLOAD: Injury concerns at the Dees, a star addition at the Hawks, & season two under Daisy

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 31, 2025 12:02


    Gemma Bastiani and Sarah Black preview every club ahead of the 10th NAB AFLW season on new podcast The W Download. Can Melbourne bounce back despite injuries? Who is the underrated addition at the Hawks? And how do the Eagles continue to improve under Daisy Pearce? Subscribe to AFLW podcast channel to never miss a moment of the W-DownloadSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    The Inaugurals with Stevie-Lee Thompson

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 21, 2025 51:26


    As the AFLW enters its 10th season, Gemma Bastiani chats with some of the inaugural players that are still playing today. These are the Inaugurals. On this episode, Gemma chats with Adelaide triple-premiership player Stevie-Lee Thompson, who grew up in New Zealand, a long way from Australian rules football. Her career has taken her from being in the inaugural group of Crows based in Darwin to now being a triple-premiership player. If you or anyone you know needs support, contact:• Headspace on 1800 650 890 or headspace.org.au• Lifeline: 13 11 14 or lifeline.org.au• 13YARN: 13 92 76 or 13yarn.org.au• Beyond Blue: 1300 22 4636 or beyondblue.org.au• Urgent Help - Play AFL: play.afl/urgent-helpSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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