What time is it? Footy Time! Join Daniel Andrews & Johnny Raf as they unpack some of the questions and topics that piqued their interest each week.
With Sydney and Fremantle clashing at the SCG and Hawthorn taking on Brisbane, it all goes on the line for a spot in the 2026 Grand Final.
In a huge semi final clash Fremantle and Geelong both posted 100 points in a game that seesawed throughout. The prize? A date with Sydney at the SCG in the preliminary final.
Dan and Johnny recap the semi final between Brisbane and Adelaide.Brisbane needed a response after a flat performance the week prior. To kick things off they went on an absolute tear, kicking 5 goals in 7 minutes. Adelaide did find a way back into the game but it was the goal kicking power of the Lions that really shone through. We are the team of Brisbane town!
With Sydney missing three of their best five players thiswas meant to be a walk in the park for the Lions. But as it turned out it was anything but. The Swans outplayed the Lions in every facet of the game, and in doing so booked a home preliminary final.
On a wet Thursday night, it was to be a coronation for the 12 - 0 Dockers with yet another game at home. No one told the Hawks though as they put the Dockers to the sword. Tune in to hear how it played out.
With a decent record against the Cats the pundits were thinking the Blues could keep their run going. And for a while it looked like they were until the Cats flicked the switch & never looked back.
In a tight game when the Crows needed them most, the bigboys stood up to withstand a big challenge from the Bulldogs. In doing so, Adelaide were able to begin to right the wrongs of the 2025 finals series, after crashing out having finished on top of the ladder.
Dan and Johnny look ahead to week 2 of the finals and the pathway top victory for all teams.
In a big wild card final at the G', the 7th placed MelbourneDemons and the 10th placed Carlton Blues faced off in a do or die contest. It was a seesawing contest that greeted the 92,000 fans!
In the first ever Wild Card final, the Western Bulldogshosted the Collingwood Magpies at the MCG. It was a true contest of styles with the Pies explosion off half back going up against the clearance game of the Dogs. And better yet, the game was decided with the last kick of the day!
Dan and Johnny unpack the first ever AFL Wildcard round
Dan and Johnny draft a top 10 in order of best to worst chance at this year's flag. We also go over the first ever wildcard finals
With the Melbourne Demons and the Western Bulldogs needing both needing to win to solidify their finals positions, it promised to be a great game. The game certainly delivered with a high-pressure contest with plenty of highlights and pressure moments.
- How did the games in the final round shape the standings in the final 8?- Are Sydney Deserving finalists?- Are GWS the real deal?
Thanks for hanging in there Footy Time fans we know our offerings can be a bit sporadic to say the least, but Johnny and Dan are gearing up for another huge year of finals. New episodes each week!
Goals were coming from everywhere as the Dees got the better of a young power side.Daniel checks in after each quarter to provide instant reaction as the game progresses live!
In what was widely regarded as the game of the year Melbourne clashed with the Fremantle Dockers.We discuss some of the big plays and what made the difference to allow the Dees to get over the line in a game where both teams cracked the ton!
What is the difference between the 2025 and 2026 Demons?Are Sparrow and Steele an upgrade or down grade on Petracca and Oliver?Has Melbourne finally solved their key forward issues?What is Melbourne's Ceiling for 2026?
In many ways the rise and fall of Christian Petracca represents the rise and fall of the Demons through the 2010s and 2020s. Daniel shares a story about Petracca's time in the red & the blue.
With huge top 6 ramifications, this clash between the Melbourne Demons and the Geelong Cats promised plenty. It certainly delivered with a pulsating first half where Geelong reined in the Dees. Tune in to see how it all unfolded.
On a cold and somewhat wet afternoon at the MCG the top 6 Dees underlined their credentials as they put on a professional performance to easily account for the young Richmond Tigers. Tune it for all the regular segments.!
The Hawks hosted the Dees in Tazzy looking for their 13th straight win at UTaz stadium. But it wasn't to be, a dominant Melbourne were up by 71 points at half time and despite conceding 12 straight goals, they ran out 35 point winners.
On a cloudy day at the MCG the Melbourne Demons and the Essendon Bombers renewed hostilities. The Dons have been somewhat of a bogey team for the Dees downing them in three out of three gather round clashes, but it wasn't to be on this occasion Melbourne set up the win with a dominant first half.Tune in for all the regular segments including "Remember the time that..."
On King's birthday, things were in full swing with the Big Freeze. Neale Daniher had passed just two weeks prior,which made for an extra emotional occasion.On the field both teams were in need of a win but it was the Demons who kicked the clutch goals in the lastquarter to move to a perfect 7 from 7 at the MCG for 2026.All your favourite segments are back in addition to aplay by play of the huge last quarter.
On a warm May afternoon and evening, the Melbourne Demons faced their biggest test yet taking on flag fancy Hawthorn. On this occasion it was the underdogs who got the chocolates! Tune in to hear how it all went down.
With both the Sydney Swans and the Melbourne Demons sitting in the top 4 this clashed promised plenty. It certainly lived up to the hype with both teams cracking the 100 and scoring freely to get the highlight reel ticking over.
The Dees & the Saints renew hostilities at the MCG. In a classic seesawing contest there was a lot to like about how footy is being played in 2026.Check out the ep to hear the full story.
Johnny and Dan recap the 2025 Grand Final
John and Dan recap the Collingwood vs Brisbane clash which was up for grabs deep into the last quarter.There's also a grand final preview. Who do the boys favour to take out the big one?
Geelong and Hawthorn clash for the first time since 2013 to renew the best modern day rivalry.
Dan and Johnny are back to discuss the 2025 AFL semi finals
Dan and Johnny are back to dissect week 1 of the AFL 2025 finals series!In Part 1 we look at the Qualifying Finals Adelaide v Collingwood and Geelong v Brisbane
In Part 2 we look at the Elimination Finals GWS v Hawthorn and Fremantle v Brisbane
This is what footy is all about!
Daniel jumps on to discuss the events that eventually led to the sacking of premiership coach Simon Goodwin. It's been a downward spiral for the Dees since lifting the 2021 premiership cup. Relive it in all its glory as we see just how many things can go wrong for a single footy team!
JC is back after all these years.
No-one does embarrassment like Melbourne..
I'm blue da-da-di-da-da-da-da-da-di-da
The St Kilda v Geelong 2009 Grand final was a titanic struggle. It putted 1st and 2nd of the ladder.The Saints were attempting to break through for their first flag since 1966, while Geelong were looking to avenge their loss to the Hawks in the 2008 Grand Final.There were stars everywhere and a finish for the ages...
Knocked off two grand finalists in two weeks, how about you?
it wasn't to be for Peter D but the Dees managed to take home the chocolates!
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