The Falcon: A Footy Podcast

With Round 7 done and dusted, we are currently a third of the way through the 2025 season, so this week, we look at how things are panning out, from the biggest sliders and improvers to our new premiership and Rising Star hopes. We also review a huge ANZAC round, Jesse becomes a robot, Clarky refuses to sing, and Chris makes Cassie cry.Follow us on Twitter, Instagram, and Bluesky @falconfootypod

It's been a bumper Easter weekend of bizarre AFL games, and we are here to talk all about it! This week, we explore the ever-changing nature of the fan/player relationship online, Clarky gets a win, Jesse weeps for Sam Draper, Chris has thoughts on the Balta situation, and Cassie slowly falls apart. Follow us on Twitter, Instagram, and Bluesky @falconfootypod

This week, we gather round to discuss Gather Round and the fantastic show that South Australia put on - but should it be their show forever? We also delve into the games of the round, Clarky gets a Bevo jump scare, Cassie doesn't get to discuss a Freo win, Jesse compares himself to Jesus, and Chris makes us pull levers.Follow us on Twitter, Instagram, and Bluesky @falconfootypod

This week, we may not all have voices, but we still manage to discuss Oscar Allen meeting with other clubs, and when (if ever) the AFL will grow up regarding player movement. We also delve into the best games of the round, Cass cuts it close with Freo, Chris wants a 4-way game, Jesse stuffs his pockets with pastries, and Clarky has a song in his heart.Follow us on Twitter, Instagram, and Bluesky @falconfootypod

This week, only three of us may be on the winners list, but all four of us can agree on one thing - no more sub-debuts! We also dive into the best games of the round, Clarky assembles bald men, Cassie dreams of Libba, Jesse defends a defender, and Chris is the oldest he's ever been.Follow us on Twitter, Instagram, and Bluesky @falconfootypod

All of our teams suck, and we are going to talk about it. This week, Cassie wants to know what is up with the umps, Chris thinks Tasmania has its own language, Jesse's brain collapses due to the uneven fixture, Clarky's birthday gets ruined, and we have the most deranged Fifth Quarter yet.Follow us on Twitter, Instagram, and Bluesky @falconfootypod

Finally, a proper f##king round of footy!  This week, we are all back together again to dive into the ins and outs of a massive first round of footy, from contentious MRO rules and a wet weather thriller to Richmond backflips and the launch of the NODcast.  Follow us on Twitter, Instagram, and Bluesky @falconfootypod

This week, we dive into whatever the hell Opening Round 2025 was, from cyclones to shotguns. We also complain about awful rescheduling plans, simp for Sam Taylor, wonder what the hell Pickle Juice is, and Chris and Clarky realise how little they know their co-hosts.Follow us on Twitter, Instagram, and Bluesky @falconfootypod

This week, Lekdog steps in while Cass is away to help us wrap up our Team Previews, from the shaky Port Power to the just as shaky Western Bulldogs. We also become meteorologists, fight the Saints, and think of "Lukes" when we need "Toms".Follow us on Twitter, Instagram, and Bluesky @falconfootypod

This week, Cassie is at the helm and leads us through the next six teams in our team reviews - from the evergreen Cats to the hopeful Roos, Jesse yells at the colour red, Chris admires Bailey Smith from afar, and Clarky has higher hopes than the rest of us for his precious Dees.Follow us on Twitter, Instagram, and Bluesky @falconfootypod

This week, Chris takes us through the first six teams (alphabetically) in our 2025 preview. We also wonder if Joey Daniher has bought a TV yet, fly over Adelaide, have thoughts on Justin 'John' Longmuir's 'vanilla' approach, and wish for a Josh Daicos BrownlowFollow us on Twitter, Instagram, and Bluesky @falconfootypod

We're back baby! To get ourselves amped up for the upcoming AFL season, we sit down to make some bold predictions for headlines we think we may see this year, Jesse calls for several Royal Commissions, Chris fondly remembers Burgo's Catchphrase, Clarky prays that Kozzie stays at the Dees, and Cassie fights the urge to talk about Wicked.Follow us on Twitter, Instagram, and Bluesky @falconfootypod

It's our last episode for 2024, and we have assembled the full squad! This week, we discuss what players do in their off-season and how that may affect relationships, Jesse forgets that Petracca is Italian, Cassie starts a new love for manga, Clarky hosts a spelling bee, and Chris reboots.Thanks for listening; we will see you next year!@falconfootypod

In what has been Cassie's plan from day one of joining the podcast, this week we discuss reality shows with Anna and explore all the times that footy players have leapt to the silver screen, from Big Brother to Survivor. We also throw around our ideas for an AFL-centric reality show, with most of them going very Lord of the Flies very quickly @falconfootypod

Remember those AFL calendars that kept What's New? in business for years? We want to bring them into modern times and bring Anna in to help us create the ultimate 2025 Falcon Calendar, from Bailey's abs and BT's moon to the summation of Pi and Sam Switkowski in Monsters Inc.@falconfootypod

Oh god, they're back! This week, Patch and Lek join us to discuss the mess that is the current AFL draft system. We also give Chris the stage to defend the father/son rule, Jesse's brain breaks trying to understand the point system, Patch becomes a sleep-deprived dictator, and we learn the origins of Lek's pie from episode 60.@falconfootypod

Look, we don't know what to say about this episode. Lek and Patch join us to discuss the best ways to deal with your team losing; well, that was the plan - instead, we learn about Lek's obsession with spreadsheets, Patch takes control of hosting duties, Chris considers going bald, and Jesse lets go of the steering wheel - it's a good one!@falconfootypod

We have been discussing media coverage a lot lately, but let's face it, we have no f&%#ing clue what we are on about - so we have brought on someone who does! You may know Deano Thomas from his time on Nova 100 or Browny's Podcast, his hit podcast with Jono Brown and Campbell Brown - but this week, he is slumming it with us fools to discuss the rise of the footy podcast.@falconfootypod

In 2024, you'd assume that watching AFL on TV would be easy, right? Right?! Well, we know that broadcasting needs a full review, and that's why this week, we are running a magnifying glass over the current broadcasting landscape, from the questionable quality of Kayo and great radio commentary to Before The Game and the 1995 romantic-comedy Now And Then.@falconfootypod

Chris is the pilot seat this week, and he's taking us into the stratosphere to discuss the most bodacious teams of 2024: the Doggies, Lions, Giants, Cats, Port Adelaide, and Sydney. We also break down some extremely disappointing behaviour from players and fans, explain the concept of Who's Line Is It Anyway?, and look at the definitions of several words.@falconfootypod

Cassie has hopped into the hosting seat this week to take us through our reviews of the awkward middle teams: St Kilda, Essendon, Freo, Pies, Blues, and the Hawks. We also make Chris drink some very suspicious fluids, discuss how much organisation goes into attending a Harry Styles show, and make multiple trade corrections.@falconfootypod

This week, we are joined by a man who bleeds yellow and black (he's very sick), Broderick Gordes, to begin our 2024 team reviews, starting at the bottom with Richmond, Kangaroos, West Coast, Adelaide, Melbourne, and Gold Coast. We also review outdated trade news, work out how many Cherry Ripes tall Tristan Xerri, and hear what Murray the Dog has to say regarding AFL matters. @falconfootypod

The Brisbane Lions are our champions of 2024, so we have once again had Brissy-superfan Lawn join us to boast about her well-deserved success and everything that made Grand Final day so special, from Katy's goon bags and O-Mac's smile to Ashcroft's dominance and the mystery surrounding Joe's future. We also start getting into some ridculous trade rumours, sing more than usual and get hot-and-heavy for Bailey Smith. @falconfootypod

We are at the pointy end of the season now, and there is only one game on everyone's mind, so this week we are joined by a real-life Brissy fan, Lawn Gibbs, to discuss the lead-up to the big day. We also get into Geelong's valiant effort, Ken Hinkley's coaching record, what sausages are best to eat during the footy and say nothing about the Brownlow result because we were recording while it was happening (oops)@falconfootypod

With the finals almost over, we ask if the current finals format is the best system possible, or can we take lessons from other sporting leagues (and Star Wars) to improve it? We also delve into Oreo-flavoured soft drinks, Hinkley's brain fade, the might of an accurate Joe Daniher, and what it means for the two teams that dropped out over the weekend.@falconfootypod

While the best-of-the-best now have their shiny new All-Australian blazers, this week, we want to celebrate those who didn't quite make the cut by inducting them into our Almost-All-Australian team! We also crash head-first into a big week one of the finals, discussing the dominance of the Catters, the greatness of Heeney, the magic of The Wizard, and whatever the hell Carlton served up.@falconfootypod

Have you ever wondered which AFL mascot a multi-award-winning journalist would eat if stuck on an island with them? Cos, that is precisely what we ask our excellent guest Patch this week! To celebrate our 50th episode, we kick our feet up and go through all the big questions you've wanted us to answer, contemplate cannibalism, appreciate art, get blown off Windy Hill, and Chris makes a BIG CALL about Rory 'AAA' Lobb.@falconfootypod

Our sweet baby boy Chris is back from his international adventures and jumped right back into things this week to discuss some of the legends (and not-so-legends) who are hanging up their boots this year. We also get into the games with too much electricity, the games with not enough electricity, Jack Higgins, and one of the most dramatic days of footy in recent memory  @falconfootypod

This week, we are once again joined by our rival (not really) Cassie Daly to discuss the great rivalries in the AFL, from the traditional hatred between neighbouring clubs to some of the more modern match-ups. We also dive into #Teethgate, discuss the merit of a send-off rule, pray for Fremantle and rely on technology.@falconfootypod

Chris has been banished to a faraway land, so this week, we are joined by our good friend Cassie Daly to take a step into the past and consider what elements of retro-AFL we want to make a return and what should stay in the grave. We also wrap up the Olympics, laugh at Fly vs Horse, refuse to accept some match results, and compete in an academic decathlon. @falconfootypod

In this episode, Jesse sits down with his good friend Keelan (in the past) to discuss what it's like to go to the footy for the first time- while in the present, we are joined by Joel McDonald to discuss #Pendles400, the Sydney thrashing, AFL businesses and Shrek?@falconfootypod

This week, we are joined by two fantastic guests/daddies, Thomas Zahariou (The Footy With Broden Kelly) and Broderick Gordes (Hunting Seasons), to discuss what it's like to share their love of football with their kids and perhaps pass along some words of wisdom to a certain dad-to-be! We also get into an incredible round of AFL, including the rise of the Doggies, the wobbles of the Swans, and whatever the f&$k Essendon is doing.@falconfootypod

The Paris Olympics are just around the corner and there is only one way to improve them: add a bunch of AFL players into different events! Join us and our special guest, Cassie Daly, as we pick the athletes who will represent the great AFL nation, choke down more Yowies, enjoy the Jack Ginnivan show and wonder WTF happened to Essendon.@falconfootypod

It's been a tumultuous week to be an AFL coach, so it's about time we throw our hats into the ring! Join us as we decide what sort of coaches we would be, tell Brad Scott to download a weather app, learn more about Chris' eating habits, miss our shot, and host our new cooking show.@falconfootypod

This week, Jesse loses touch with the common man and gets fancy in the President Club, Chris spares no expense, and Clarky shares his love for Jacob van Rooyen - we also review the big footy news from the weekend, love David Rodan, crack open some Yowies, and drop a cheeky few swears. @falconfootypod

This week, we are joined by Supercoach specialist and Prince of the West, DamoSC, to discuss fantasy football's relation to AFL fandom and how it can enhance the game's overall enjoyment. We also go through what was a pretty dull weekend of football, find out why old people are in the Foxtel room, get Dockery and hear from our UK counterparts@falconfootypod

Pop on your rented tux and grab a Heineken from the bar; yes, that's right, it's that time of the year (the middle), and we are here to celebrate all of the moments, players and personalities that have made the first half of season 2024 so special to us in the Falcon Mid-Year Awards show! Join us 'live' from the Epping RSL as we hand out many awards, including the best short player, best gadget-type operator, the Good Egg Award and, of course, the Golden Falcon for our player of the mid-year!@falconfootypod

Four All-Australian blazers, three premierships, three Norm Smith medals, three Gary Ayres medals, two best-and-fairest awards, a Brownlow Medal, 300-games and now one episode of The Falcon dedicated almost entirely to him - Dustin Martin has done it all! This week, we are joined by our good mate Brod to talk #Dusty300, the unlucky Roos, party with Amartey and spend some time in the kitchen. 

This week, the wonderful Cassie Daly joins us to overhaul Grand Final entertainment completely, from working out what made past musical acts work (or not) to tapping into Auskick's untapped potential. We also discuss all of our teams losing, the Big Freeze, genital-based surnames, and getting the gramophone out of the attic.This episode is particularly cooked.@falconfootypod

This week, we are joined by the Football Daddy himself, the incredible Thomas Zahariou (The Footy With Broden Kelly), to discuss cookies and what the Tassie Devils can learn from the first few years of the Gold Coast Suns. We also mourn for the Melbourne Demons, examine the crimes of Harley Reid, agree to disagree on some umpiring, and go on a little D&D quest.@falconfootypod

Chris and Clarky are out with illness, so Jesse has the keys to the asylum this week, and he has invited his good friend Lawn Gibbs along for a fun time! Join us while we discuss what makes a player a 'Good Egg', draws, contentious 50m calls, Leek Aleer being the best, Brisbane being bad and Garfield.@falconfootypod

When it comes to injury prevention, transhumanism, player welfare and revolutionising our great game, you know the three chucklef***s at The Falcon are primed to help! This week, we solve the issue of player injuries, discuss a week of upsets, invoke Pauly Shore and commune with the spirits. @falconfootypod

With this year's top recruits having gained some game experience, we've brought in the seasoned football nerd, Lekdog, to provide his expert insights on their seasons so far. We also delve into the world of washed-up Australian comedians, Matt Guelfi being a top bloke, catching players in giant nets and Bluey.@falconfootypod

Class is in session, newbies! This week, we are joined by our dear friend, Joel McDonald (Dialogue Options), to help him on his journey of becoming an AFL nuffie. We also discuss the super tough games from the last round, the Bevo situation, the nexus between footy and video games and take a trip to Pandora.@falconfootypod

Tune in this week to hear us do our best interpretation of the Friday Night commentary team as we go off-script, get players' names wrong and talk about things not even remotely connected to AFL. We also discuss the big games and bigger marks of the last round, work out how tall Peter Wright is compared to Mewtwo, go to Columbia, and realise how boring we are@falconfootypod

Do good guys deserve special treatment? Should there be a bad guy tax? Have we found a loophole to make all players un-suspendable? This week, we dive into the Charlie Cameron MRO mess, bow at the feet of Harley Reid, defend the Draper dive, and Jesse wrote some limericks.@falconfootypod

It's a tumultuous time down at The Kennel, so this week we have put Chris on trial to answer for Bevo's sins. We also dive into some thrilling games from over the weekend, skip over a few dud ones, learn about accuracy, and speak to the king of acting.@falconfootypod

Bevo has pulled the surprise sub this week and put Chris on the pine, but never fear; Brod is on with some fresh legs! This week, we discuss Adelaide's splendour during Gather Round, the problems with a figure-8-shaped playing field, contentious umpiring calls, and getting sponsored by everyone's favourite streaming platform.@falconfootypod

The big fella from Kardinia Park, Tom Hawkins, celebrated his 350th game on the weekend, so we have brought on his biggest fan, the wonderful Em Challis, to discuss his absolutely sublime career. We also dive into some thrilling games, wash our cars and play a round of Hawkins, Hawkins, Hawkins and Hawk-Ins@falconfootypod

It's been a controversial week of football, with head-high bumps and players going miles out of bounds, but never fear—we are here to fix it! Join us as we dissect the big Round 2 news, work out who's related to whom and record from 40,000ft in the air@falconfootypod

Not even technical issues can stop us from talking about the AFL's newest lovechild, the Tasmanian Devils! This week, we discuss the newly revealed Tassie Devils guernsey and logo, wrap up the big round 2 news from nailbiters to demolition jobs, play a round of Be Gentle, It's My First Time, and roll through some very sensual sponsored content@falconfootypod