Hear directly from your club's coach, as AFL Media journalists ask them all of the burning questions ahead of the 2021 season.
Fremantle fans, hear from Your Coach Justin Longmuir in the lead-up to the AFL season. Hear how Andrew Brayshaw has gone through this pre-season (4.05), the way he's gone about embedding a new gamestyle into the club (16.35) and where Nat Fyfe will spend most of his time on the field (21.30). See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Bomber fans, hear from Your Coach Ben Rutten in the lead up to the AFL season. Hear how the Bombers are preparing for the year after last years elimination final loss to the Bulldogs (5.50), celebrating the clubs 150th anniversary year (9.45) and the sky is the limit for the Dons in 2022 (25.00)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
West Coast fans, hear from Your Coach, Adam Simpson in the lead-up to Round 1 of the 2022 AFL season. Hear Simmo chat about what they've been working on over the off-season, how the forward line will take shape in 2022 and what to expect from the new recruits coming into the club. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Carlton fans, hear from Your Coach, Michael Voss in the lead-up to Round 1 of the 2022 AFL season. Hear Vossy chat about the direction the club is moving in (5.30), how the AFL can improve the stigma around coaches being given a second chance (9.00), and the need to move away from the reliance on being a "one player club" (11.15).See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Swans fans, hear from Your Coach, John Longmiree in the lead-up to Round 1 of the 2022 AFL season. Hear John chat about the confidence he has in his young playing group (1.25), a fan favourite at Sydney, Isaac Heeney (10.40) and Lance Franklin on his way to 1,000 goals (18.40)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Adelaide fans, hear from Your Coach, Matthew Nicks in the lead-up to Round 1 of the 2022 AFL season. Hear Nicks discuss what the biggest focus is for the club on-field this season (2.45), the return of full fitness for Matt Crouch (8.50), and which greenshoots from 2021 has given them a great springboard to launch through the pre-season (14.50).See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
North Melbourne fans, hear from Your Coach, David Noble in the lead-up to Round 1 of the 2022 AFL season. Hear Nobes discuss bringing in Jason Horne-Francis, the #1 pick in the national draft (5.00), swooping in to take Hugh Greenwood from right under the nose of the Gold Coast Suns (14.40) and the expectations on Jaidyn Stephenson going into his 2nd year at the club (23.30).See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Geelong fans, hear from Your Coach, Chris Scott in the lead-up to Round 1 of the 2022 AFL season. Hear Chris discuss his level of enthusiasm and appetite for the contest this upcoming season (1.00), take a reflective tone towards the 2021 Preliminary Final loss to the Demons (15.40) and he is categoric in the expectations on the Cats in 2022 (24.30). See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Bombers coach Ben Rutten joins Callum Twomey to discuss his plans for the Dons as he takes on the senior coaching reins, why he's drawing on the club's past to build the next wave of success, and when he expects the group of young Bombers, including its top-10 picks, to feature in 2021.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Demons coach Simon Goodwin joins Riley Beveridge to discuss why just making the finals isn't enough for Melbourne, skipper Max Gawn's new role, Clayton Oliver's contract, and more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Dockers coach Justin Longmuir joins Nathan Schmook to discuss the new culture he's created at the club, why they might be a better team with Nat Fyfe playing forward rather than midfield, how he's planning to double down on Fremantle's defensive strengths, and much more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Eagles coach Adam Simpson joins Nathan Schmook to discuss why Nic Nat's time on ground isn't set to rise, finding new scoring avenues, why he was envious of Nathan Buckley in the lead up to last year's elimination final, and much more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Magpies coach Nathan Buckley joins Callum Twomey to discuss the Do Better report, his regrets about how he handled the Heritier Lumumba press conference several years ago, Eddie McGuire's departure, and much more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Brisbane Lions coach Chris Fagan joins Michael Whiting to discuss what his side learned from the 2020 preliminary final loss to Geelong, a new-look forward line featuring new recruit Joe Daniher, expectations for 2021 and more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Richmond coach Damien Hardwick joins Cal Twomey to discuss the club's pursuit of a remarkable four premierships in five seasons, the next wave putting pressure on established stars, an evolving gameplan, all things Dusty and more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Hawthorn coach Alastair Clarkson joins Mitch Cleary to discuss the next wave of Hawks youngsters, updates on Tom Mitchell and Jack Gunston's road to recovery, his thoughts on AFL expansion and more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
St Kilda coach Brett Ratten joins Mitch Cleary to discuss Ben Paton's injury, the evolution of the Saints' side, what to expect in 2021 and more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Geelong coach Chris Scott joins Mitch Cleary to speak for the first time on the Cats' 2020 trade period acquisitions, how Jezza will slot in with Tom Hawkins, the rebuild of Patrick Dangerfield and plans for Mark Blicavs, Esava Ratuguolea and Jordan Clark.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Adelaide Crows coach Matthew Nicks joins Nathan Schmook to discuss his belief in the game plan and the reassurance he got from wins late last season, the attacking game style he wants the Crows to play with, Rory Laird's midfield role, and much more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Carlton Blues coach David Teague joins Riley Beveridge to discuss how the club plans to end its finals drought, an update on Patrick Cripps' contract, Charlie Curnow's injury battles, the role of recruit Zac Williams and much more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Gold Coast Suns coach Stuart Dew joins Michael Whiting to discuss Matt Rowell's progress, a loss that 'sits in your stomach', the Rhyce Shaw coaching appointment and much more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Sydney Swans coach John Longmire joins Riley Beveridge to discuss how Buddy is tracking, Logan McDonald's progress, why he expects the Swans to hit the free agency market again soon and much more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
GWS Giants coach Leon Cameron joins Michael Whiting to discuss Jeremy Cameron's departure, the arrival of Jesse Hogan, how the Giants can return to finals footy in 2021 and much more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
North Melbourne coach David Noble joins Callum Twomey to discuss rebuilding the Kangaroos, the phone call from Paul Roos that persuaded him to go for the job, Jaidyn Stephenson's point to prove and much more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.