Line in the Sand. An AFL Podcast

In this episode Hamish bemoans Essendon giving up a 5 goal head start the last two weeks, whilst Amos thinks that the Hawks are back on track after a win against the Bulldogs.

Have the wheels fallen off at Essendon and Hawthorn? Or can Scott and Mitchell navigate through the choppy waters?Both Amos and Hamish also think changes need to be made at AFL HQ

A brilliant last quarter from Gunston makes a pretty boring game interesting against Melbourne, and Goldy's decided he wants to play on in 2026 after a great game against Sydney.Also, does anyone know why they're playing 2 games in one day at Marvel in Round 17?

We spent way too long discussing Liverpool this episode, but we also did reflect on both our games and what we're looking forward to this week

Amos and Hamish are fresh off the bye, talking up the hopes of their team ahead of Gather Round

Amos tried to manage expectations about a Hawthorn premiership as the train rolls on, whilst Hamish ponders whether Scott has the full support of the Board

The Hawks are looking good at the top end of the ladder with two winning games. But things aren't all doom and gloom for the Bombers

Hamish was more diplomiatc than expected when it comes to the Opening Round saga and Amos things the SCG needs new cuisine choices. They each make their case for their respective teams in Friday night's game. Who will get bragging rights come Saturday morning?

Ahead of opening round, Hamish and Amos take stock of the season, make some predictions and also get up and about about the chances of their teams.

A quick check in before the start of the season where Hamish and Amos wax lyrical about the chances of their AFL men's teams this season. Hamish is up and about after Essendon found their next Forward superstar in a strong win over the Dogs. Amos found positives in a close loss to the Cats

In this final episode before the Christmas break, Hamish and Amos discuss who has been flying on the track and share their wishlist for Santa of what they'd like to see from their teams in 2025.

Hamish and Amos review their respective club's draft hauls as they do anything they can to avoid talking about the state of Australian cricket

In this week's episode Hamish and Amos talk EPL, the summer of cricket, their AFLW team's Final's chances and their wishlist for the 2025 season - both proposed rule changes and fixture wishlists

In this week's episode Hamish and Amos discuss the trade period for their Clubs and also the fixture for the AFLW after Clubs playing multiple games in a short time period.

Hamish is on the Swans by 48 and Amos thinks the Lions win in a close one.

Both Hamish and Amos think Ken Hinkley was hard done by copping a $20k fine.

Can Hawthorn really go all the way? Hamish is sickened at himself for how much he is enjoying Hokball

In this week's episode Amos waxes lyrical on a wonderful season and makes the case for the Hawks on Friday night. He also pops the champagne cork in celebration of the 20 year anniversary of Essendon's last Final victory. Hamish drowns his sorrows and is disappointed that Port Melbourne don't already have memberships on sale.

In this week's episode Hamish has nothing nice to say about the AFL list so doesn't have much to say at all. He'd just like a "system" that makes sense in 2025 Amos makes the case for the Hawks of 2024 being better than the Bombers of 1993. Hamish flags a change of focus in 2025 with James Hird taking on a role at the Port Melbourne Football Club

Hamish makes the case for Essendon making the finals and Amos outlines his case for how Hawks 24 > Bombers 93.

Hamish declares that the Bombers are back and destined for September glory. Amos has crunched the numbers and expects a Hawks September appearance.

In this week's episode Hamish does everything he can to avoid talking about the Essendon Football Club but when he does he really lets fly on 20 years of medicority. Amos dares to dream as the Hawks go from strength to strength

Hamish is going through an emotional rollercoaster at the moment - never knowing whether good Essendon or bad Essendon will turn up. Hawthorn continue to go from strength to strength - and should thank Essendon for giving them D'Ambrosio before the season started.

Hawthorn win a good game against Freo, Essendon struggle in the wet. Collingwood fans should buy their favourite Hawthorn fan a drink and we should all celebrate the mullet.

Hamish has had a good week this week as he waxes lyrical about Essendon's Premiership Window. He also looked back on the "career that could have been" for Neale Daniher - a career crueled by knee injuries - ahead of Essendon and Melbourne facing off this weekend. Amos had a weekend to forget with the Hawks but definitely perked up when talking about Jason Dunstall again in the year of Jason.

Amos makes the case for a Hawthorn win down the road at GMHBA and then proceeds to tip against them. Hamish goes full nuffy and blames the umpires for Essendon's loss last week

Dixon says Essendon is guaranteed to make the Preliminary Final and that Caddy was a steal for the Bombers. Listen in to see how this makes Amos feel

Amos dares to dream as Hawthorn have another win. With Essendon having a bye, Hamish reminisces about the glory days - a time when Essendon used to win Finals.

Hamish makes the case for Essendon bouncing back in the second half of the season Amos has cancelled his September plans as the Hawks keep winning

Amos makes the case for a new batch of Small Forwards being the prescription that has caused the Hawks recent form improvements (and receiving D'Ambrosio from Essendon.) Hamish could blame the umpires for Essendon's result but has chosen not to. He compares the current squad with the 1993 Baby Bombers and proves they're on track for the Premiership. Both Hamish and Amos have reached out AFL House to find out what they've done wrong on the back of Essendon and Hawthorn missing out on an AFLW fixture this season.

Hamish looks at Essendon's defensive improvement and why it's Defence that is causing the most improvement at Essendon. Amos praises the Hawks recent efforts and also looks back to one of the great battles of the 90s with Modra and Dunstall both scroing big in R6 1993. Hamish also rues Essendon trading Massimo and thinks they'll come to regret it.

Hamish is pretty happy after Essendon have an easy win. Amos thinks that the painful loss to Port will really spur on the players.

Wins to both sides as Hamish says the lid is definitely off. Amos is excited about his Club's future stars too. Special shoutout to George for out-tipping both Hamish and Amos,

Hamish is measuring the trophy cabinet and Amos is making the case that the win over the Bulldogs proves Mitchell is on the right track

Essendon plays out a thrilling draw in the Anzac Day clash. Hamish suggests it was a cracking game and the draw should stay. Amos gives Mitchell the benefit of the doubt as players have a crack despite losing to a much more experienced team.

Positive signs from both teams this week as Hamish (again?) declares Essendon Premiership certainties

In this week's episode Hamish waxes lyrical about the future of Essendon. Amos doesn't really want to talk about the game but he does wax lyrical about his favourite ever player. Congratulations Chief.

In this week's episode Amos has some positive things to say about Hawthorn's progress and a great comeback against Collingwood that only just fell short whilst Hamish laments that Essendon has been the same mediocre club for the last 20 years.

In this week's episode Hamish makes the case for an Essendon Premiership whilst Amos tries to argue that Mitchell is not in trouble.

Hamish claims a win with Essendon only going down by 30 points and Amos wishes the Hawks could have their first quarter over again. He thinks we'll see a different Hawthorn this weekend.

A lot to dissect with last week's game between Essendon and Hawthorn. Hamish gloated a little but not as obnoxious as he could have beenn.

In this week's episode Hamish and Amos agree that "Opening Round" was a failure and that Essendon and Hawthorn should be a permanent fixture for Friday night Round 1. Both of them make the case for their teams winning this year's Premiership.

Hamish and Amos look at the season ahead - sharing their predictions for Premiership, Top 8 and all the usual awards.

In this week's episode Hamish and Amos discuss where both of there teams are at after their match sims.

In this week's Episode Hamish and Amos discuss the VFLs great love affair between Dermot Brereton and Billy Duckworth, as well as other great kisses. Further they look at the latest news at their respective Clubs.

It's been a quiet week at Essendon and Hawthorn. Amos and Hamish have made big changes to their Supercoach lineups and look back at 2 unsung heroes of their Clubs.

Amos and Hamish share early iterations of their supercoach teams and their strategies for success this season.

In this week's episode Amos and Hamish discuss who has been tearing up the training track and who needs to lift their game. They also look to the past by looking to past players with our new biography feature. Amos looks back fondly on the career of Max Bailey whilst Hamish spends some time reminiscing about young rich lister Andrew Welsh.

In the last episode of the year, Hamish and Amos share their prospective Christmas wish lists for their Clubs and what they'd like to see in 2024. They also pay their respects to GOAT Nathan Lyon and the Australian Cricket Team.

After a few weeks off Hamish and Amos are back to assess the fixture and the draft. Both are happy with their Club's haul. Hamish makes the case for a 2024 Essendon Premiership.

An interesting week for Hamish where he finds out he's been signed up to a Hawthorn mailing list. They question whether Ange P can win the EPL at the Spurs and take great mirth in England and NZ's downfall before moving their discussion to Football. Some off-field drama at Melbourne and Freo before they discuss their retrospective Clubs - great wins in the AFLW and where to for their men's teams.