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Every week of the AFL season, Adelaide's Brodie Smith and Port Adelaide's Tom Rockliff join The Advertiser's chief sports writer Reece Homfray and SuperCoach expert The Phantom to discuss footy's big issues and the personalities behind the players who mak


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    Introducing: Browny's Podcast

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 27, 2021 39:15


    As a bonus into The Lowdown feed, this is Jonathan Brown's new podcast. Featuring Deano and Campbell Brown a new episode is published every Wednesday where the boys talk through the big hits, the big marks and the big headlines.If you're enjoying what you're hearing search for Browny's Podcast wherever you get your podcasts, and hit the follow or subscribe button wherever you're listening. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Finals disappointment, the Brownlow & off-season

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 20, 2020 32:29


    For the final time in 2020, Adelaide's Brodie Smith and Port Adelaide's Tom Rockliff come together to discuss the prelim fallout, wedding bells, early pre-season, the votes for Port's Mad Money, Brownlow night, pay cuts, grand final tips and much more.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Late nights and that finals feeling

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 6, 2020 28:23


    Port Adelaide's Tom Rockliff relives his first AFL final and gives an insight into the Power's build-up to next week's prelim. While Adelaide's Brodie Smith answers the tough questions on the Brad Crouch-Tyson Stengle drama and talks about getting back to work and a potential new recruit.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Border bungle, Mad Monday votes & the first final

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 26, 2020 35:37


    Port Adelaide's Tom Rockliff answers the tough questions on the exemptions saga which involves his parents. He also talks through the Power's build-up to the qualifying final against Geelong - the first of his career. Adelaide's Brodie Smith is done on the field this season but he reveals who has been in the best players off the field over the past week and gives his thoughts on the big changes at the Crows.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Nicks' warning, the Pig's return and Mad Monday plans

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 14, 2020 30:44


    Brodie Smith takes us inside the Crows pre-game and explains how Matthew Nicks reacted to his players' hugging former teammate Eddie Betts, while Tom Rockliff talks through his day out against the Bombers and his side's finals charge. Plus Lachie Sholl, Tyson Goldsack and Mad Monday plans.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Drums, beers and Rocky on the outside

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 7, 2020 28:41


    Port Adelaide midfielder Tom Rockliff takes us inside Hamish Hartlett's drum solo and details the Power's view on external criticism. And has he gone soft? Plus Brodie Smith on how the Crows celebrated their first win and ROB's game-notes for Sauce.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Goodbye Rat, hello Dixon & can the Crows get their first win?

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 31, 2020 28:26


    Brodie Smith takes us inside West Lakes as Rory Atkins said goodbye to the playing group last week, while Tom Rockliff hints a Charlie Dixon deal could be close and explains what happened to Zak Butters running into an open goal on the weekend.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Golf, cake, and dealing with online trolls

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 24, 2020 33:39


    Brodie Smith gives us the inside word on Adelaide's golf day, Tom Rockliff on his 200th game celebrations and whether we will see ruckman Sam Hayes debut this week. Plus the boys make a plea to footy fans to stop the cowardly social media abuse which reared its head with Zak Butters on the weekend.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    200 games, hamstrings & B&Fs

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 18, 2020 28:06


    It's a big week for Tom Rockliff who plays his 200th game while the Crows are celebrating Tex Walker's 200th game as well. We talk milestones, hamstrings, who would be leading their best-and-fairest and where's Phantom?  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Rocky's back, sprays & captain Smith

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 10, 2020 36:05


    On this week's episode of The Lowdown, Tom Rockliff on his return to form, milking a double 50m penalty and the Power's latest young star, and Brodie Smith on his knee injury, channelling Neil Craig and how his stint as Crows captain went down.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Player salaries, Crows agony and Port's skipper

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 27, 2020 31:31


    Adelaide's Brodie Smith and Port Adelaide's Tom Rockliff discuss Adelaide's heartbreaking narrow loss to the Bombers, Smith's performance, player salaries, the influence of Tom Jonas, Port's disappointing night, the growing number of injuries and more. Plus has Brodie forgiven The Phantom?  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Fixture cram, the stand-in skipper and Gray's heroics

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 22, 2020 24:47


    Adelaide's Brodie Smith and Port Adelaide's Tom Rockliff talk the condensed fixture, Tom Doedee's pre-game speech, Robbie Gray's heroics, the best after-the-siren candidate at the Crows, Fischer McAsey's mark, being tagged, Ken Hinkley's emotion and more.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Rigs recovery, ROB's phone & being dropped

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 14, 2020 29:09


    Adelaide's Brodie Smith and Port Adelaide's Tom Rockliff discuss all the fallout from the Power's big Round 6 win over the Giants, the Crows' sixth loss for the season, secret recovery centres, Reilly O'Brien's new phone, being dropped and much more  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Returning home

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 7, 2020 30:04


    Adelaide's Brodie Smith and Port Adelaide's Tom Rockliff discuss all the fallout from Round 6, returning home to SA, the Crow kids, Rocky's form, getting stuck at Gold Coast airport, the camp report and more  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Travel concerns, Charlie Dixon & dinner disasters

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 30, 2020 28:42


    Adelaide's Brodie Smith and Port Adelaide's Tom Rockliff discuss travel concerns, Charlie Dixon's form, Taylor Walker's mindset and how Brad Ebert's post-match dinner went up in flames. Plus Bryce Gibbs' tweet, Myles Poholke's whack from Lachie Neale and more  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Highs and lows of Gold Coast life

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 22, 2020 34:10


    Brodie Smith takes us inside the Crows' hotel meeting after the Gold Coast loss and we discuss Hugh Greenwood's Twitter duel with Mark Ricciuto while Tom Rockliff explains the smiles on Port Adelaide faces and why he wants Victorian clubs to go into a hub.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Hugh Greenwood special

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 18, 2020 23:27


    The Advertiser's Reece Homfray and The Phantom catch up with Gold Coast midfielder, and former The Lowdown host, Hugh Greenwood to see how life in QLD is going, the young star at the Suns, fatherhood, Stuart Dew, his relationship with his former Adelaide teammates and more  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Showdown 48 Review

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 15, 2020 30:05


    Adelaide's Brodie Smith and Port Adelaide's Tom Rockliff discuss the Power's big win, where it went wrong for the Crows, the trip to Queensland and Round 3 selection. Plus Rocky's blue with Darcy Fogarty, Connor Rozee's rise and more  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Showdown 48

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 8, 2020 32:21


    Finally footy is back and it's Showdown week so the boys trade barbs ahead of Saturday night's clash, discuss their favourite Showdown dreams and nightmares and we get an update on some of the key names in the mix for selection.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Match sim, iso beards & Round 2 bolters

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 1, 2020 25:31


    Adelaide's Brodie Smith and Port Adelaide's Tom Rockliff are back with a full report on match simulation training at the Crows and who's flying - literally if you're Zak Butters - at Alberton as Showdown 48 inches closer. Plus which young Crows is the best left-foot, right-foot kick Smith has seen?  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Back to training, Round 2 Showdown & Crows doco

    Play Episode Listen Later May 25, 2020 34:38


    Adelaide's Brodie Smith and Port Adelaide's Tom Rockliff talk getting back into full training, the standards on the track, the difficult COVID protocols, the Round 2 Showdown - and their potential match-up - Robbie Gray's toe, the player set to star in the Amazon doco and more  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    The challenging AFL restart

    Play Episode Listen Later May 18, 2020 33:04


    Adelaide's Brodie Smith and Port Adelaide's Tom Rockliff discuss the challenges, strict protocols, new rules and, of course, excitement of the AFL restart. Plus a 'weird' first day back at the club and rooming together on the Gold Coast  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    The sanction, return of training & no SANFL?

    Play Episode Listen Later May 12, 2020 28:00


    Adelaide's Brodie Smith and Port Adelaide's Tom Rockliff discuss the Crows Barossa training and the sanction that followed, the possibility of no state league teams, how training might look next week, COVID-19 testing, false media reports, coaching structure and more  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Vic bias, season restart & footy memories

    Play Episode Listen Later May 4, 2020 43:52


    Adelaide's Brodie Smith and Port Adelaide's Tom Rockliff talk bias in the AFL, training programs, player mentoring, games in the NT, a national reserves competition and all the latest from the clubs ahead of a potential restart. Plus the players to watch on resumption, career highlights and footy memories.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Leadership and Hubs

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 27, 2020 33:28


    Adelaide's Brodie Smith and Port Adelaide's Tom Rockliff discuss Rocky's time as skipper, Brodie's rise to the leadership group, the captains they've played under, Taylor Walker, what makes a great leader, the Wines/Jonas handover and who will take the reigns next. Plus the latest on training in isolation, playing out of a hub and more.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Concussion, injuries & high-performance

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 20, 2020 51:54


    Adelaide's Brodie Smith and Port Adelaide's Tom Rockliff discuss the issue of concussion in the AFL, and their own experiences with it, plus the injuries, rehab, match-day routines, high-performance, diet and the long-term effects of the game on their body. Plus how Brodie and the leadership are dealing with the Tyson Stengle incident.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    The Coaches Episode

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 14, 2020 45:26


    Adelaide's Brodie Smith and Port Adelaide's Tom Rockliff rewind back through their careers and discuss all the coaches they've played under with The Advertiser's chief sports writer Reece Homfray and The Phantom. From junior coaches to Phil Walsh and Justin Leppitsch to current mentors Ken Hinkley and Matthew Nicks. Plus the best sprays, moments and confrontations.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Revisiting the draft

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 6, 2020 48:10


    Adelaide's Brodie Smith and Port Adelaide's Tom Rockliff revisit their draft year and journey to the AFL with The Advertiser's chief sports writer Reece Homfray and The Phantom. The experiences, emotions, memories, interviews, criticisms and more. Plus the 2008 and 2010 drafts re-ranked and the potential for a restart in 2020.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Isolation Week 1

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 30, 2020 30:47


    Adelaide's Brodie Smith and Port Adelaide's Tom Rockliff join The Advertiser's chief sports writer Reece Homfray and SuperCoach guru The Phantom to talk the weird things we've done in isolation, team meetings and training, paydeal backlash, watching old Showdowns, Travis Head's cricket gear, social media regrets and more  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    The AFL shutdown

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 23, 2020 33:37


    Adelaide's Brodie Smith and Port Adelaide's Tom Rockliff join The Advertiser's chief sports writer Reece Homfray and SuperCoach guru The Phantom for a special edition of the podcast to discuss the suspension of the AFL season, how the players reacted to the news, how they found out, what they've done in the past 12 hours, what it means for their pay, what comes next and more   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Coronavirus special

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 16, 2020 27:14


    Adelaide's Brodie Smith and Port Adelaide's Tom Rockliff join The Advertiser's chief sports writer Reece Homfray and SuperCoach guru The Phantom to discuss the coronavirus crisis, how it's affecting the Round 1 build-up, what the clubs expect the season to look like and all the protocols in place  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Pre-season 2020

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 5, 2020 36:28


    The Lowdown is back! Adelaide's Brodie Smith and Port Adelaide's Tom Rockliff join The Advertiser's chief sports writer Reece Homfray and SuperCoach expert The Phantom to discuss the highlights of the off-season, larrikin Smith's elevation to Crows' leadership group, the key theme at Port Adelaide over summer, which kids we might see in Round 1 and much more  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Adelaide National Recruiting Manager Hamish Ogilvie

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 21, 2019 31:53


    Adelaide National Recruiting Manager Hamish Ogilvie joins Andrew Capel and The Phantom for an in-depth discussion on the Crows' draft plan, list needs, who he might take at No. 6, live trading, player analytics in recruiting and more  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Port Adelaide National Recruiting Manager Geoff Parker

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 21, 2019 36:45


    Port Adelaide National Recruiting Manager Geoff Parker joins Andrew Capel and The Phantom for an in-depth discussion on the Power's draft plan, list needs, some of the players who might be available at the club's first three selections, trading up on draft night and much more  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Harry Schoenberg and Tony Bamford

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 19, 2019 58:56


    Draft prospect Harry Schoenberg and SA Under-18 coach Tony Bamford join Andrew Capel and The Phantom to for an in-depth talk on SA's 2019 prospects - the top picks and the bolters - Jackson Mead's position in the draft, Schoenberg's rise, AFL psyche questionnaires and much more  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Jackson Mead and Cam Taheny

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 11, 2019 40:33


    Two of SA's most-talented draft prospects Jackson Mead and Cam Taheny join Andrew Capel and The Phantom to talk Mead's path to Port Adelaide, the professionalism he learned from father Darren, Taheny's inconsistent year and what he needs to improve, interest from AFL clubs, the players they want to become, the other talent in SA and more.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Dylan Stephens and Will Gould

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 3, 2019 39:25


    SA's top draft prospects Dylan Stephens and Will Gould join Andrew Capel and The Phantom to talk Gould's leadership and responding to combine criticism, the player Stephens hopes to become, the interest of AFL clubs, moving interstate, the interview which had the biggest impact and more.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Off-season Lowdown: AFL Draft with Brenton Phillips

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 28, 2019 38:31


    SANFL State Talent manager Brenton Phillips joins Andrew Capel and The Phantom to discuss South Australia's AFL Draft prospects, Dylan Stephens' top-10 credentials, Will Gould's footy CV, the best player on pure talent, Cam Taheny's draft range, the bolters and more  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Hooroo Hugh

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 27, 2019 43:23


    Port Adelaide co-captain Tom Jonas and Hugh Greenwood reunite one last time one last time to talk Hugh's move to the Suns and how it all went down, the captaincy at the Power in 2020, Adelaide's new coach, all of the South Australian trade week news and much more  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Off-season Lowdown: AFL Trade state of play

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 5, 2019 40:25


    The Phantom and The Advertiser's Sport reporter Simeon Thomas-Wilson take over and discuss all of the Crows and Power trade news as the opening of AFL Trade period nears. Port Adelaide co-captain Tom Jonas joins the show to discuss Orazio Fantasia, his role in selling the club to potential recruits, Paddy Ryder, Billy Frampton at the Crows and the new age of player movement  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Round 23: Hey Diddle, Hugh in the middle

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 27, 2019 40:10


    Tom Jonas and Hugh Greenwood discuss exit interviews, Mad Monday, travel plans, Crows' review and Hugh's contract, Tom's first year as skipper + the panel sample some of Hey Diddle wines' finest  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Round 22: Kyle Chalmers

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 19, 2019 45:40


    Olympic gold medallist Kyle Chalmers joins Tom Jonas and Hugh Greenwood to discuss tattoos, training, country footy & more + the Power's North Melbourne debacle, the finals equation and Hugh's SANFL disappointment  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Round 21: Port selection, Fogarty & Butts

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 12, 2019 39:50


    Tom Jonas and Hugh Greenwood discuss Port's selection policy, Darcy Fogarty, the rise of Jordon Butts, Adelaide's rat pack, SANFL fans, Todd Marshall, the run home and more  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Round 20: AFLPA boss Paul Marsh

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 6, 2019 47:23


    Tom Jonas and Hugh Greenwood discuss Hugh's post-game laps of Adelaide Oval, the Pyke/Jenkins rumour, playing on Anthony McDonald-Tipungwuti, golf trips and no sugar diets, the form of Cam Sutcliffe plus special guest AFLPA boss Paul Marsh  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Round 19: Coaches in the gun

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 30, 2019 38:20


    Tom Jonas and Hugh Greenwood discuss the external pressure mounting on both clubs, Don's party and trying to bring the fun back, how Pyke and Hinkley drop their players, SANFL form, Charlie Dixon + Jonas names the best tackler he's played with at Port  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Round 18: Celebrations, slow Crows & The Final Quarter

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 22, 2019 39:00


    Tom Jonas and Hugh Greenwood discuss Xavier Duursma's bow-and-arrow celebration, Adelaide's worrying trend of second-half fadeouts, the Crows' lack of speed, the Adam Goodes' documentary, Gavin Wanganeen's comeback, ROB's contract extension and where it leaves Sam Jacobs  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Round 17: Neale, Gold Coast & Hawthorn rumours

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 15, 2019 36:46


    Tom Jonas and Hugh Greenwood talk Port's loss to Brisbane, putting a rival's 'head on a plate', Hugh's contract and Hawks rumours, the Cameron brothers, Friday night footy, Tom's Tiger challenge, the Cricket World Cup and more  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Showdown 47 Review

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 9, 2019 31:14


    Tom Jonas and Hugh Greenwood discuss how Port won Showdown 47, where it went wrong for the Crows, how Tom ended up with four stitches later that night, the young guns re-signing, Orazio Fantasia rumours, Tom Doedee's tweet and more  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Showdown 47 Preview

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 1, 2019 36:59


    Tom Jonas and Hugh Greenwood discuss Port's loss to the Bulldogs - and the criticism that's followed - Hugh's contract, 'being eyeballed by Kochie', Showdown selection, Dogs at training, gameday routines, retail therapy, comfort eating and more  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Round 14: Revelations, feuds & Charlie's return

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 24, 2019 38:40


    Tom Jonas and Hugh Greenwood talk Charlie Dixon's return, Tex and Kane's feud, facing the Cats, Hugh's bombshell, Kenny's tough week at selection, Lachie Murphy's teeth, betting and Tom Clurey  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Going at it Hammer and Tom

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 17, 2019 40:28


    Tom Jonas and Hamish Hartlett discuss Hammer's return to footy, dog disasters, scoreless quarters, late-night DJ gigs, supporting Matthew Broadbent, coaching aspirations and injured stars  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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