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What happens when you get an Essendon Supporter and a Hawthorn Supporter together to talk about the AFL. Listen in as Amos and Hamish talk about all things AFL and give it to each other for their poor respective team choices.

Line in the Sand Podcast


    • May 16, 2025 LATEST EPISODE
    • every other week NEW EPISODES
    • 54m AVG DURATION
    • 151 EPISODES


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    Everything vintage is new again. Goldy and Gunston flying high

    Play Episode Listen Later May 16, 2025 41:31


    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?

    Hawks back? Were Bombers better than the scoreline reflected? Can ChatGPT tip the footy?

    Play Episode Listen Later May 1, 2025 41:52


    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

    Where do both Clubs sit as we come into Gather Round

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 10, 2025 43:41


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

    Can the Hawks be stopped? Did Scott cut too deep?

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 27, 2025 29:08


    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

    A close game goes the Hawks way.

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 17, 2025 33:26


    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

    The Season is here - No really this time.

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 14, 2025 33:05


    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?

    The Season is here (well almost)

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 6, 2025 39:15


    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.

    Practice SIMs done. The Season's almost here.

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 21, 2025 44:44


    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

    Christmas Wishlist, AGMS and AFLW Best & Fairest Awards

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 10, 2024 32:46


    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.

    Draft Review - Hamish is convinced it's all upside at Essendon

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 25, 2024 42:09


    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

    AFLW Finals Preview & 2025 Wishlist

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 8, 2024 53:02


    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

    Trade Recap & the AFLW Fixture

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 18, 2024 34:38


    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.

    AFL Grand Final Preview

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 28, 2024 27:29


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

    Hinkley Hard Done By as HokBall Falls Short

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 18, 2024 50:32


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

    Hawthorn continue there march for Premiership Glory

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 12, 2024 43:41


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

    Amos pops the Champagne Corks Whilst Hamish looks at Port Melbourne Membership Packages

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 4, 2024 53:36


    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.

    Are the 2024 Hawks greater than the 1993 Bombers? Hamish supports Port Melbourne Now

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 23, 2024 76:17


    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

    So you're saying there's a chance?

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 16, 2024 62:27


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

    Hamish & Amos expect their teams to make the Finals

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 6, 2024 60:07


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

    Hamish's Grief, as Amos' excitement grows

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 2, 2024 72:16


    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

    Are Essendon About To Fall Off A Cliff? Are Hawthorn Fans Cancelling September Holiday Plans

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 24, 2024 54:52


    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 Triumph, Essendon hit a speed bump and a celebration of Mullets

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 16, 2024 47:04


    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.

    The Bombers Get Up Off the Canvas Whilst the Hawks take a Hit

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 12, 2024 64:25


    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.

    Hawthorn march on. Have Essendon stumbled?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 5, 2024 63:35


    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

    Essendon to a Preliminary and Caddy wins the Rising Star?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 26, 2024 51:54


    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 Hamish looks back to the glory days

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 21, 2024 52:16


    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.

    Essendon wins everywhere except the scoreboard. Hawks further stamp their credentials.

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 14, 2024 52:53


    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

    Hawks keep marching on, Essendon fight valiantly but can't quite get there.

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 7, 2024 70:35


    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 lauds Essendon's Defensive Pressure after another win. Amos has a lot to be excited about at the Hawls

    Play Episode Listen Later May 31, 2024 61:58


    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.

    Essendon continues their relentless march as Hawks learn an important lesson

    Play Episode Listen Later May 24, 2024 38:56


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

    Essendon stamp their credentials and Hawks make it 2 in a row.

    Play Episode Listen Later May 15, 2024 42:27


    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,

    Wins to both teams. The train rolls on

    Play Episode Listen Later May 10, 2024 39:47


    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

    Hamish says "keep the draw." Amos wants to give the young guys a chance

    Play Episode Listen Later May 1, 2024 50:25


    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.

    Hamish has started lining up for GF Tickets. Sam Mitchell lives to fight another day

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 24, 2024 42:41


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

    Essendon rockets into Premiership Contention. Amos waxes lyrical about his favourite player

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 18, 2024 45:15


    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.

    Amos sees the upside whilst Hamish wants everyone sacked

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 12, 2024 43:43


    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.

    Round 3 Recap - Essendon Stamps their Premiership Credentials. Does Mitchell have the full support of the Board?

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 5, 2024 46:00


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

    Round 2 - Hamish claims a win and Amos wishes the Hawks could have their first quarter over again

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 27, 2024 45:07


    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.

    Round 1 and the choccies go to Essendon

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 19, 2024 61:36


    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.

    Round 1 - Footy's Back

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 15, 2024 38:38


    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.

    Season Preview - Will our Predictions stack up come the end of the season

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 6, 2024 40:58


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

    First Match Sims in the bag. Where are both teams at?

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 25, 2024 39:24


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

    St Valentine's Day Special. VFL/AFL Greatest Kisses

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 15, 2024 33:48


    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.

    A quiet week in footy news means massive changes to our Supercoach teams

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 8, 2024 39:12


    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.

    Supercoach Success?

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 2, 2024 39:13


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

    Tearing Up The Training Track, And Looking To The Past

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 19, 2024 43:50


    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.

    Amos & Hamish share their Christmas Wish Lists

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 19, 2023 29:04


    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.

    A look at the Draft and the 2024 Fixture

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 21, 2023 47:48


    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.

    A week out from #7000. Will the draft order change? What both Club's men's teams need? Should they be growing the trophy cabinet at Essendon?

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 1, 2023 54:27


    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.

    Trade Week Winners & Losers, what's going on at Melbourne and how the Bombers and Hawks have gone this week?

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 22, 2023 47:05


    In this week's episode, Hamish and Amos discuss Trade Week, whether there's a culture problem at Melbourne, how both their Clubs fared during trade week and also both of the Club's respective losses in the AFLW.

    Halfway Through Trade Week - And Can Essendon win the AFLW?

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 15, 2023 42:24


    A relatively quiet week this week as Amos and Hamish lament the Aussie Mens Cricket Team, and report on what's been happening at their club - from AFLW to trade week shenanigans.

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