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On episode 203 I am delighted to be joined by one of Australia's best ever Aussie Rules coaches Alan McConnell. We discuss coaching, attributes of elite coaches, leadership, captains and more. We also discuss AFLW and the influx in Irish players. Alan was the mastermind behind Cora Staunton's move to Australia and also signed Brid Stack. Two athletes that made a remarkable effect not only on the team but Alan as a coach. Known for his calm leadership, tactical clarity, and deep understanding of high-performance environments, Alan has been influential in shaping players both on and off the field. hE brings a thoughtful perspective on coaching, culture, and the evolving demands of elite sport. Since stepping down from Western Sydney Giants AFLW he is now working as a coach developer with olympic and paralympic sports in Australia. Loads of insights throughout with gems and nuggets from Alan's tenure as a coach. This episode was recorded a few months ago and experienced audio issues at times. Thanks to Paul McConnell of the great coaches podcast for connecting us both. Follow The Sideline Live Social Media channels and the host Orla here: https://linktr.ee/TheSidelineLiveRecorded using Samson Q2 microphone, Edited using GarageBandIntro music, Watered Eyes by a talented Irish artist, Dillon Ward check him out ⁠⁠here⁠⁠ . If you are looking to set up your own podcast get in touch with the Prymal Productions team ⁠⁠⁠www.prymal.ie⁠⁠⁠ 

EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW- Paige Price- Box Hill VFLW All Australian ruck https://youtu.be/bINWh_cPxF0?si=d28CQSVzJds7VD7r Few months ago I spoke with the VFLW All Australian ruck Paige Price about her career best season- how she wasn't even meant to be the starting ruck this year, how her time at St Kilda didn't go well- and how things have changed since then, how the awards nights were, how she felt her game went to another level this year, team mate questions, wanting the chance at AFLW again and would be ready to take that chance, being a train on with Hawthorn's AFLW side, bold calls and so much more. A great chat with Paige, please subscribe if you haven't already and share it around. #vflw #footy

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In this engaging conversation, Tess Craven reflects on her team's historic AFLW season, highlighting their unbeaten record and the importance of a process-driven approach. She honors her retiring teammate Sarah Wright, discusses the challenges faced during the prelim final, and shares insights on emerging talents within the team. Tess also opens up about her personal growth and performance improvements, while maintaining a light-hearted tone with a fun quiz at the end.

EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW- Katrina Gill- Adelaide AFLW List Manager https://youtu.be/9-FLte-130k?si=Mdz4UWtfbpJHFeKg Today I spoke with Crows list manager Katrina about who orchestrated the move of Anne Hatchard to Gold Coast- when it happened, and what the club's thoughts on the outcome of that trade unlocked for draft night, the recruitment of Grace Egan and when that all started, the departures of Zoe Prowse & Brooke Boileau and how them conversations went and if Hawthorn were a chance to steal Boileau late, how excited and shocked they were Chloe Bown was available at Pick 4- and how quick they were to pick her up, how the other draftees will fit in including Alicia Blizzard, advice for players who weren't drafted, the introduction of Tassie soon and how to combat them- live Pick trading on draft night would be good, future pick swaps, players at the Crows who people should look out for in 2026, the players in the next draft, the appointment of new coach Ryan Davis and what he brings and so much more. A great chat with Katrina, please subscribe if you haven't already and share it around. #aflw #footy

Possibly the longest shownotes in history thanks to Gemini 3 Pro. Bless the swamp from which this AI slop emerged and enjoy the episode. Or just read this, I suppose. The title sucks terribly. Do better, Gemmo! Show Notes with Time‑Shifted Timestamps(All timestamps below have been shifted forward by 25 seconds to allow for theme music, as requested.)00:00 – Welcome, Cricket and the Pink Ball at the Gabba00:00:25 – Jack the Insider (Joel Hill) opens episode 137 of The Two Jacks and notes they're recording just after midday on 4 December.00:00:36 – Quick chat about the looming day–night Test at the Gabba and the prospect it could finish very quickly.00:00:44 – Hong Kong Jack explains why dusk session timings in Hong Kong line up perfectly with “Asahi o'clock”.00:01:07 – The Jacks wonder which pink ball is in use – Duke or Kookaburra – and what that means for Mitchell Starc and the batters.00:01:30 – They flag that full cricket chat will come later in the episode.Tai Po Fire, Mourning and Accountability in Hong Kong00:01:53 – Jack the Insider pivots from sport to tragedy: an update on the Tai Po (Typo) fire in Hong Kong, now with 159 dead, from ages 1 to 97.00:02:07 – Hong Kong Jack describes the government‑ordered three‑day citywide mourning period, mass flower layings, official ceremonies and a three‑minute silence.00:02:35 – Discussion of schools cancelling Christmas parties and staff functions in solidarity; a sense the tragedy is being taken seriously across society.00:02:55 – Hong Kong Jack outlines the judge‑led inquiry: not only into the Tai Po fire's causes, but also systemic issues in building management and renovation contracts on large estates, with hints of corruption.00:03:30 – Evidence emerging that the green construction cloth lacked proper fire retardant and that flammable materials were used to seal lift wells, helping the fire move inside.00:04:23 – Bodies, including one man, found in stairwells and lobbies; Hong Kong Jack cautions against jumping to conclusions before investigators reconstruct the fire.00:04:53 – Arrest tally climbs to around 12, mostly consultants/contractors involved in management and renovations rather than labourers.00:05:35 – Hong Kong Jack notes large numbers of displaced residents in hotels and temporary accommodation and outlines generous government payments to families of foreign domestic workers killed (about HKD 800,000 per family).00:06:05 – A harrowing vignette: a Javanese truck driver receives a final phone call from his wife, trapped with her employers' baby, seeking forgiveness because there is no escape.00:06:35 – The Jacks reflect on the horror of the story and promise to revisit the inquiry as more facts emerge.Australia's Under‑16 Social Media Restrictions & VPNs00:06:50 – Jack the Insider turns to domestic Australian politics: the under‑16 social media restrictions about to kick in.00:07:05 – He notes overwhelming parental support (around 80%) but says the government is now “hosing down expectations” and reframing the policy as a long‑term “cultural change” effort.00:07:30 – Platforms not yet on the restricted list – Roblox and Discord – are flagged as problematic globally for child sexual exploitation, illustrating rollout gaps.00:08:05 – They discuss technical enforcement: existing account age data, length of time on a platform and the likelihood that some adults will be wrongly flagged but quickly reinstated.00:08:35 – Jack the Insider explains the government's theory of cultural change: a generation that grows up never having had TikTok or Instagram under 16 “won't know what they're missing”.00:09:00 – Hong Kong Jack compares Australia to mainland China's efforts to control the internet and points out China still can't stamp out VPN usage, predicting similar Australian difficulties.00:09:25 – Jack the Insider clarifies that VPNs are not illegal in Australia; about 27% of connected Australians already use one, probably now closer to a third.00:09:55 – He strongly recommends everyone use a VPN for privacy and location masking, and warns that good VPNs now explicitly advise not to choose Australia as an exit node because of the new regime.00:11:00 – They note that Malaysia and several European countries (Denmark, Spain, France and EU initiatives) are eyeing similar under‑age social media restrictions, with large fines (Australia's up to about AUD 50 million or 1% of turnover).00:12:20 – Meta is already scanning and booting under‑age users, but teenagers are sharing tips on evading age checks. Jack the Insider describes various age‑verification methods: selfie‑based AI checks, account age, and Roblox's move to ban under‑15s.00:13:45 – Anecdote about Macau security doing ID checks: Hong Kong Jack's son is checked for being over 21, while Jack's own age makes ID unnecessary—an amusing generational moment.00:14:55 – The Jacks agree the policy is unlikely to stop kids having TikTok accounts but might “nudge” behaviour toward less screen time.00:16:00 – Jack the Insider stresses the real dangers of the internet—particularly organised child sexual exploitation rings like the notorious “764” network—and questions whether blunt prohibition can solve these issues.Bruce Lehrmann, Appeals and Costs00:18:22 – They move to the Bruce Lehrmann defamation saga: his appeal has failed and he's likely millions of dollars in debt.00:18:45 – Discussion of the prospect of a High Court appeal, the low likelihood of leave being granted, and the sense that further appeals are “good money after bad”.00:19:22 – Jack the Insider notes outstanding criminal charges against Lehrmann in Toowoomba relating to an alleged statutory rape, and outlines the allegation about removing a condom after earlier consensual sex.00:20:07 – They discuss the probable difficulty of prosecuting that case, and then pivot to the practical question: who is funding Lehrmann's ongoing legal adventures?00:20:35 – Hong Kong Jack explains why some lawyers or firms may take on such cases for profile, despite poor prospects of payment, and they canvass talk of crowdfunding efforts.00:21:07 – The Jacks agree Lehrmann should have left the public stage after the criminal trial was discontinued; now, bankruptcy in 2026 looks likely.00:21:58 – Limited sympathy for Channel 10 or Lisa Wilkinson; more sympathy reserved for Brittany Higgins and Fiona Brown, who are seen as exceptions in an otherwise “pretty ordinary” cast.NACC, Commissioner Brereton and Conflicts of Interest00:23:24 – The Jacks turn to the National Anti‑Corruption Commission (NACC) and Commissioner Paul Brereton's side work for Defence.00:24:03 – Hong Kong Jack recounts Senate Estimates footage where officials first claimed Brereton's Defence consulting work occurred outside NACC hours, then later admitted more than ten instances (possibly close to 20) during NACC office time.00:25:25 – Discussion of conflict‑of‑interest: the Commissioner maintaining a paid Defence relationship while heading the body that may need to investigate Defence.00:25:57 – The Jacks question the tenability of his position, especially given the NACC's opaque nature, its minimal public reporting obligations and a salary around AUD 800k–900k plus expenses.The Struggling Australian and Global Economy, Productivity and ANZ00:26:20 – Jack the Insider outlines Australia's sluggish economy: inflation remains sticky, GDP growth is flat, and government spending is driving much of the growth.00:27:00 – They discuss a small, tentative rise in productivity (around 0.2% for the quarter) and the Treasurer's caution that productivity figures are volatile.00:27:57 – Hong Kong Jack stresses that historically, economies escape malaise through productivity‑driven growth; there is no easy alternative, in Australia or globally.00:28:23 – Broader global picture: the US isn't in outright recession but is crawling; Europe is sluggish; Poland is a rare bright spot but rapid growth brings its own risks.ANZ and Post‑Royal Commission Failures00:28:54 – Focus shifts to ANZ's continuing governance and compliance failures after the Banking Royal Commission.00:29:30 – Jack the Insider shares a personal story about dealing with ANZ's deceased estates department following his mother and stepfather's deaths and the difficulty in releasing funds to pay for funerals.00:30:20 – Justice Jonathan Beach's scathing remarks: ANZ is still mishandling deceased estates, charging fees and interest to dead customers, despite years of warnings.00:31:34 – They recall Royal Commission revelations about “fees for no service” and charging the dead, plus ANZ's recent exclusion from certain Commonwealth bond business due to rorting.00:32:12 – The Jacks see this as a clear culture problem: five years on, the basics still aren't fixed, suggesting inadequate investment in compliance and little genuine reform.UK Justice Backlog and Curtailing Jury Trials00:33:05 – The conversation moves to the UK's proposal to restrict jury trials for offences likely to attract less than a two‑year sentence.00:33:35 – Hong Kong Jack notes the English historical attachment to jury trials dating back to Magna Carta, and that defendants have long had the right to opt for a jury if imprisonment is possible.00:34:38 – Justice Minister David Lammy, once a fierce critic of similar Tory proposals, is now advancing the idea himself, creating a political shambles.00:35:02 – They weigh up pros and cons of judge‑only trials for complex financial crimes, where juries may struggle to follow long, technical evidence.00:36:10 – Jack the Insider points out that even judges can find such cases difficult, but there is at least some expertise advantage.00:36:22 – They revisit the Southport riots and harsh sentences for people inciting attacks on hotels housing asylum seekers, arguing that common‑sense community judgment via juries may be better in such politically charged cases.00:37:26 – Ultimately, they doubt the reforms will meaningfully reduce the UK's huge court backlog and see it as another noisy but ineffective response.Ethics in Politics, Misleading Voters and the “Ethics Czar” Problem00:39:21 – Discussion moves to the UK budget, alleged “black holes” and whether the Chancellor misled voters about a AUD 22 billion‑equivalent gap.00:40:14 – They examine calls for the Prime Minister's ethics adviser, Sir Laurie Magnus, to rule on ministerial truthfulness, and Hong Kong Jack's discomfort with handing moral judgment to “anointed officials”.00:40:51 – The Jacks argue accountability should rest with Parliament and ultimately voters, not appointed ethics czars, whether in the Johnson era or now.00:41:36 – In Australia, Tony Burke's handling of “ISIS brides” returning to Australia is cited: he asked officials to leave a meeting so he could talk politically with constituents. The Jacks see this as legitimate hard‑headed politics in a very complex area rather than an ethical scandal.00:43:03 – Jack the Insider defends the principle that Australian citizenship must mean something, especially for children of ISIS‑linked families; stripping citizenship or abandoning citizens overseas can be a dangerous precedent.00:44:08 – Anecdotes segue into a broader reflection: politicians have always misled voters to some extent. They quote stories about Huey Long and Graham Richardson's defence of political lying.00:45:24 – They swap observations about “tells” when leaders like Malcolm Turnbull or Julia Gillard were lying; Scott Morrison, they say, had no visible tell at all.00:46:22 – Cabinet solidarity is framed as institutionally sanctioned lying: ministers must publicly back decisions they privately opposed, and yet the system requires that to function.Ukraine War, Peace Efforts and Putin's Rhetoric00:46:42 – The Jacks discuss reports of draft peace deals between Ukraine, the US and Russia that Moscow rejected over wording and guarantees.00:47:17 – Jack the Insider describes a gaunt Foreign Ministry spokesman, not Sergey Lavrov, delivering Russia's objections, sparking rumours about Lavrov's status.00:47:56 – Putin goes on TV to reassure Russians they're winning, threatens destruction of Europe if conflict escalates and claims territorial gains Russia doesn't actually hold.00:48:17 – Hong Kong Jack argues European fantasies of imposing a “strategic defeat” on Russia are unrealistic; retaking all occupied regions and Crimea would exact unbearable costs in lives and money.00:49:33 – The Jacks infer that Putin will eventually need to “sell” a negotiated deal as a victory to his own public; his current bluster is partly domestic theatre.00:49:50 – They note some odd, Trump‑like US talk of structuring peace as a “business deal” with economic incentives for Russia, which they find an odd fit for a brutal territorial war.Trump's Polling Collapse, Economic Credibility and 202600:50:13 – Attention turns to Donald Trump's polling in his second term: his net approval is negative across all major polls, in some cases approaching minus 20.00:51:04 – Jack the Insider highlights Trump's recent promises of USD 2,000 cheques to every American plus no income tax—claims they see as fantastical and electorally risky when voters inevitably ask “where's my money?”.00:51:39 – They compare Trump's denial of inflation and cost‑of‑living pressures to Biden's earlier mistakes in minimising pain; telling people “everything's cheaper now” when their lived experience contradicts that is politically fatal.00:52:34 – Hong Kong Jack notes history shows that insisting things are fine when voters know they aren't only accelerates your polling collapse.00:53:02 – They briefly touch on a special election in Tennessee: a safe Trump district where the Republican margin has shrunk. They caution against over‑reading the result but note softening support.00:54:14 – CNN's Harry Enten is quoted: this has been Trump's worst ten‑day polling run of the second term, with net approval among independents plunging to about minus 43 and a negative 34 on inflation.00:55:15 – They speculate about what this means for the 2026 midterms: Trump won't be on the ballot but will loom large. A future Republican president, they note, might still face governing without a Congressional majority.Disability, Elite Colleges and the Accommodation Arms Race00:56:07 – The Jacks discuss Derek Thompson's forthcoming Atlantic piece on surging disability registrations at elite US colleges: more than 20% at Brown and Harvard, 34% at Amherst and 38% at Stanford.00:57:10 – Hong Kong Jack explains how disability status yields exam and assessment advantages: extra time, flexible deadlines, better housing, etc., and why wealthy students are more likely to secure diagnoses.00:57:48 – They cite intake breakdowns at one college: small numbers for visual/hearing disabilities, larger numbers for autism, neurological conditions and especially psychological or emotional disabilities—suggesting a big shift in what counts as disabling.00:58:45 – Jack the Insider counters that many of these conditions were under‑diagnosed or ignored in the 1970s and 80s; growing recognition doesn't automatically mean fraud.00:59:40 – He brings in chronic conditions like ME/CFS: historically treated as malingering or “all in the head”, now increasingly accepted as serious and often disabling.01:00:02 – Hong Kong Jack quotes a Stanford professor asking, “At what point can we say no? 50%? 60%?”—underlining institutional concern that the system can't cope if a majority claim accommodations.01:01:05 – They wrestle with the employer's problem: how to interpret grades achieved with significant accommodations, and whether workplaces must also provide similar allowances.01:02:21 – Jack the Insider's answer is essentially yes: good employers should accommodate genuine disability, and it's on applicants to be upfront. He stresses diversity of ability and that many high‑achieving disabled people are valuable hires.01:03:40 – Hong Kong Jack remains more sceptical, shaped by long legal experience of people gaming systems, but agrees lawyers shouldn't be the priestly class defining morality.Cricket: India–South Africa, NZ–West Indies, BBL and the Gabba01:04:25 – They pivot back to sport: a successful South African tour of India, including a series win in Tests and a 1–1 one‑day series with big hundreds from Virat Kohli, Gaikwad and Aiden Markram.01:05:31 – Quick update on New Zealand's Test against the West Indies in Christchurch, with New Zealand rebuilding in their second innings through Ravindra and Latham.Women's Cricket and Phoebe Litchfield01:06:19 – Jack the Insider raves about the Sydney Thunder v Brisbane Heat game and singles out Phoebe Litchfield as the best women's batter in the world: technically sound, not a slogger, scoring “runs for fun” and hailing from Orange.Gabba Day–Night Test: Australia v England01:06:50 – With Usman Khawaja out, they discuss the unchanged 12 and whether Bo Webster plays, potentially pushing Travis Head up to open.01:07:39 – For England, Mark Wood hasn't recovered; they bring in Will Jacks, a batting all‑rounder and part‑time spinner, to bolster the order but lose their fastest bowler.01:08:11 – If you win the toss? Bat first, they say—if the conditions allow—and look to control the game with the bat for four hours or more.01:08:44 – They caution that with recent heavy Queensland rain, the pitch could be juicy whether you bat first or second; the key is getting cricket on Saturday.01:08:48 – Hong Kong Jack rates this as the best England attack to tour Australia in a long time, especially with Wood and Archer firing in Perth, although Archer's pace dropped markedly in the second innings.01:09:36 – They dissect England's first‑Test collapse: at one stage it was an “unlosable” match according to Ponting and the stats, but reckless strokes from set batters (Duckett, Pope, Root, Brook) handed it back to Australia.01:09:55 – Mitchell Starc's extraordinary home day–night record—averaging around 17 with the pink ball—looms as a big factor.Franchise Cricket, Empty Stadiums and Saving the Red‑Ball Game01:12:11 – Jack the Insider describes watching the ILT20 in the UAE: near‑empty stands, disengaged fielders and an overall “soulless” spectacle aimed solely at TV viewers in South Asia and the Gulf.01:13:49 – Despite his love of cricket, he worries this is a glimpse of the future if the longer formats aren't protected and nurtured. He pleads, in effect, for saving Test and other red‑ball cricket from being cannibalised by anonymous franchise leagues.Class and Cricket: Private Schools, Clubs and Stuart Broad01:14:11 – The Jacks explore the class divide in English cricket: all but one of England's Perth XI finished school at private schools; the sole exception is captain Ben Stokes, who grew up partly in New Zealand.01:15:05 – In contrast, Australia's pathway still runs largely through club cricket, though private schools with professional coaching (like Cranbrook) give some players a head start.01:15:47 – Jack the Insider notes Sam Conscientious (Sam Constance / Cummins reference is implied) spending two years at Cranbrook, reflecting how elite schools build academies with ex‑first‑class coaches that state systems can't match.01:16:20 – They agree state‑school kids like the Waugh twins still come through club cricket, but in England, some top private schools effectively operate as de facto county academies.01:17:31 – Anecdotes about Stuart Broad: a likeable “nepo baby” of former England player Chris Broad, who was toughened up by a formative season at Hoppers Crossing in Melbourne sub‑district cricket. Local players loved him.01:18:20 – Hong Kong Jack recommends Broad's appearance on The Front Bar as essential viewing for understanding his character and the cultural contrasts between English and Australian cricket.01:18:40 – More class culture: Chris Cowdrey, briefly England captain, shows up in full whites and blazer to toss with Viv Richards in surf shorts and thongs. When Cowdrey starts reading out England's XI, Viv cuts him off: “Mate, I don't care who you play, it's not going to make any difference.”F1, Oscar Piastri's Bad Luck and AFLW Glory01:21:11 – Brief detour to Formula 1: Oscar Piastri's season with McLaren seems dogged by terrible luck and questionable team decisions that have cost him a near‑certain championship.01:21:57 – Jack the Insider reflects on how F1 drivers like Piastri have effectively been in vehicles since toddlerhood, climbing the ladder from go‑karts to supercars.01:22:50 – They express hope he can clinch the title in the final race, but wryly note that F1 rarely grants fairytale endings.AFLW01:22:23 – AFLW: North Melbourne complete an undefeated season to win the premiership, comfortably beating Brisbane in the grand final.01:23:07 – Hong Kong Jack praises it as the best AFLW season yet, with marked improvement in depth and skill across the competition. North remain the benchmark everyone else must chase.Wrap‑Up, Tom Stoppard Anecdote and Season Timing01:23:49 – The Jacks look ahead to watching the Gabba Test, beers on ice for Jack the Insider and the late Hong Kong dusk session for Hong Kong Jack.01:24:01 – They note the death of playwright Tom Stoppard at 88 and share a favourite story: Spielberg offers him the Jaws screenplay; Stoppard declines because he's writing a play—“actually for BBC Radio”.01:25:11 – Final reflections on how Stoppard would have improved Jaws, then a note that the podcast will soon reach its final episodes for the year, with plans to feature listener feedback before a short summer break.01:25:56 – Jack the Insider signs off, thanking listeners and Hong Kong Jack, and promises they'll be back next week.

SCOOPS 2025 AFLW DRAFT FULL RECAP-"Suns future 2 scare teams-Blues get the steal-Crows do well" https://youtu.be/Bh018zR9Ykc?si=uEkEzzlKJmcK3twy I go through all the club by club selections- who won the draft, the absolute steal of Tayla McMillan at Carlton at 34, the biggest draft shock ever, suns future to scare opposition, so much in depth analysis by the only page fully covering aflw. Please subscribe if you haven't already and share it around. #aflw #footy

EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW- Shauna McElligott- North Melbourne AFLW draftee https://youtu.be/_QiH3DEpn1w?si=96Ms8cO4cFOqVnOW Prior to the draft I spoke with the newest North Melbourne AFLW recruit Shauna about her experiences at the Cannons, winning club best and Fairest, playing alongside some of the best, signing on with Essendon VFLW, the hopes to get drafted and how it's been meeting with AFLW clubs and how the interviews went, team mate questions, a very cool interaction with Trent Cotchin, advice aflw players have given her, and so much more. A great chat with Shauna, please subscribe if you haven't already and share it around. #vflw #aflw #footy

Welcome back to The Football Pod Club - it's our third episode of the series, and we're joined by two superstars of the women's game, Dublin's All-Ireland winning captain Carla Rowe and her county teammate, Sinead Goldrick - the Dublin and Foxrock-Cabinteely legend who also stars in the AFLW. Do enjoy.CHAPTERS(00:30) - Goldrick and Rowe join The Football Pod Club.(02:00) - The AFLW experience vs. The LGFA (12:00) - How far can the women's football go in Ireland?(25:00) - Winning in 2025 - why was it different for the Dubs?(32:00) - Club journeys.(44:00) - Legacy, family and why we play sport.(01:03:00) - Using hurt as fuel for success(01:06:00) - Growing the game and what's next?There's all of that and so much more across our time with Sinead Goldrick and Carla Rowe, recorded in the gorgeous Killian's pub in Naul, in North Co. Dublin at the start of December. The Football Pod Club on Off the Ball…in partnership with AIB. Proud supporters of the AIB All-Ireland club championships for men's football, hurling, ladies football and Camogie. Because we believe support is what gets you the life you're truly after. Ep. 4 will be recorded and released in mid-January around the All-Ireland Club Finals - and as always, The Football Pod is available to watch on Off the Ball's YouTube for free and to listen in on ‘OTB GAA' and The Football Pod podcast feeds. Thank you for listening in.

The newest Tiger joined 3AW's Emilia Fuller and was asked about how important playing from a young age was for her development.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Subscribe to Hawks Insiders for the most in-depth and wide ranging Hawthorn cover there is. From exclusive interviews to analysis, match recaps to podcasts, the Insiders have you covered.What a difference a year makes. When the Hawks Insiders team last visited the Kennedy Community Centre in November 2024, there wasn't a single blade of grass on the AFLW and Community Oval.This time around — when Ash, Danny and Daz were given a grand tour by lifelong Hawks nuffies, CEO Ash Klein and COO Jacob Attwood — we couldn't quite believe our eyes. The grass was down. The ovals were defined. The buildings were a hive of activity. Players were training the house down, staff were embedded, and the Kennedy Community Centre had gone from a major construction project (and HI regular Paddy Malone's dream) to a fully functioning football home.

A couple of WA's leading contenders who have too many accolades to count, inside mids Mia Russo and Carys D'Addario join us before tomorrow's AFL Draft! Follow Mia: https://www.instagram.com/russom__/Follow Carys :https://www.instagram.com/carysdaddario/?hl=enFollow us everywhere: https://linktr.ee/brayandethan Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Shaun’s last sports fix of the year! Big Bash excitement and how Perth Glory are shaping up. AFLW star Em O’Driscoll jumps in with some trade tea, her brutal pre-pre season routine and the very Aussie way she plans to spend Christmas.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Subscribe to Hawks Insiders for the most in-depth and wide ranging Hawthorn cover there is. From exclusive interviews to analysis, match recaps to podcasts, the Insiders have you covered.The HI crew reassembled to unpack an eventful few weeks in Hawthorn land — from AFLW and trade updates through to preseason risers, jumper number chatter, and all the latest whispers out of the KCC.Hosted by Ashley Browne, the pod featured Julia, Mick, Brad, Nat and Daz, plus special guest Marnie Cohen from Kanga TV to discuss everything you wanted to know (and more) about former North defender Flynn Perez, who is currently training with the Hawks.

Gemma Bastiani, Kaitlyn Ferber, and Sophie Welsh recap a busy AFLW trade period, including the trade that didn't get done for Kristie-Lee Weston-Turner, and big moves for Eden Zanker, Anne Hatchard, and Grace Egan. Timecodes: 0:49 - The trade that didn't happen 3:55 - Fremantle's boom recruit 5:30 - Hatchard the Sun 7:25 - A premiership Lion now at Port Adelaide 8:48 - Egan lands at a new home 10:57 - Some experience for the Cats' defence 12:50 - A suite of changes at Carlton See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The social media ban kicks in as the Communications Minister refers her expenses for audit, Conflict on the Thai-Cambodia border continues to escalate with several people reported dead, The AFLW draft goes down to the wire.

A huge amount of news for December: train on player scouting, Yze extension, young player stat hot take predictions and the hammer is dropped in the AFLW program. 

Tasmania aprueba su controvertido estadio de la AFL de 1,130 millones de dólares y que da luz verde a la entrada de los Devils en la AFL y la AFLW. La cuenta atrás para la Copa del Mundo de 2026, arranca este viernes en la ceremonia del sorteo en Washington. Escucha estas y otras noticias de deportes del 5 de diciembre.

They say politics and sport don't mix but the future of the Tasmania Devils was decided in parliament this week. After much debate and a lot of late nights the Macquarie Point stadium was approved meaning the Devils can get on with business and start preparing to enter the competition in 2028. Will this vote be the end of the controversy in Tasmania or are there more twists in the Devils tale? Featuring: Chris Rowbottom, ABC SPORT. Subscribe to the ABC Sport Newsletter

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YEESSSSS BIG SHOW Patto & Willy T join Buttsy to chat: - Willy T is a grub - Benny & Willy's trip to Brissy - Butts exclusive with Mitch Brown - Butts' appreciation for Darren Crocker - Pink Ball cricket & much more! Enjoy plums and remember to GET THE KNEES UP! Send us your voice messages here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://memo.fm/200pluspodcast/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 200 PLUS Greyhound: https://clubbysports.com/pages/200-plus-greyhound-syndicate Produced by Ben Raimondo 200 PLUS Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/200pluspod/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Sam Draper:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ www.instagram.com/drvper/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Nick Butler: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/nick_butler10/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Charlie Comben: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/charliecomben/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Clubby Sports: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/ClubbySports⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Producey:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ https://producey.com/

The Kangaroos may have slayed the AFLW Lions, cricketers with pink balls are poised to stampede the Gabba but the Ruck 'n Roll headline this week is the home invasion you won't read about in the papers or hear about on the nightly news. We have the EXCLUSIVE inside story with graphic details of the invaders' entry via the bathroom window, ransacking of rooms and a full-on confrontation with the victim before fleeing via a front window. This is the harrowing tale of Stephen (not his full name) a suburban septuagenarian set upon by a gang (for dramatic purposes two is a gang) of ... pigeons! And you thought the dachshund story was hilarious. Wait 'til you hear this one. But wait, there is more - including some sensible sports talk. And in our food travels, we have reached the main course and feathers will fly and fry. Kevin Hillier, Mark Fine, Stephen J Peak, Ken Francis Follow us on Facebook...https://bit.ly/2OOe7ag Post-production by Steve Visscher | Southern Skies Media for Howdy Partners Media | www.howdypartnersmedia.com.au/podcasts © 2025See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A weekly podcast covering women’s sports news. This week, North Melbourne have become the first team to win back-to-back flags in AFLW history, the Perth Thundersticks have come from fourth place to win back-to-back Hockey One Premierships and Aussie BMX star Natalya Diehm has clinched bronze in the final BMX World Cup event of the year! For the key story, we discuss the proposed expansion of the Suncorp Super Netball with expressions of interest open for two new teams to join the competition by 2027!*** Our brand new Women's Sports Fan Club tees sold out within 24 hours of going live! But don't worry we'll be dropping a second batch VERY soon

Childcare centres allowed to close early to enable mandatory safety training, New Metro Tunnel rain line opens in Melbourne, North Melbourne wins the AFLW grand final for the second year running.

Former Carlton and Geelong AFLW footballer Kate Darby recently received the Jim Stynes Community Leadership Award Winner acknowledging philanthropic achievements. She speaks to Sam and Lehmo about her efforts, as well as what she makes of North Melbourne's perfect season.

Libby Birch joins us minutes after North Melbourne's thumping win in the AFLW Grand Final. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The full review from IKON Park with Laura Spurway, Meg McDonald and Sarah Burt. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Shane McInnes and Matt Granland's call of the final stages of the AFLW Grand Final. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

US President Donald Trump says National Guard Specialist Sarah Beckstrom has died after being shot in Washington DC on Wednesday; Firefighters in Hong Kong are battling for a second day to contain a deadly blaze at the Wang Fuk Court high-rise complex, where the death toll has climbed to 94; A Sydney police sergeant has been found guilty of dangerous driving causing the death of 16-year-old Indigenous teen Jai Kalani Wright; A world-first Australian clinical trial has found that the antidepressant sertraline can significantly reduce domestic violence reoffending among impulsive men; The AFLW grand final is set for Saturday, November 29, as North Melbourne and Brisbane face off for the third consecutive year. Support independent women's media CREDITS Host/Producer: Tahli Blackman Audio Production: Lu HillBecome a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

People looking for the answer to who will be Australia's next Test openers will likely be glued to the two-day pink ball tour match happening between the Prime Ministers XI and the English Lions in Canberra this weekend. Can the likes of Sam Konstas or Campbell Kellaway play their way into the Test squad this Ashes series? The Supercars Grand Final is happening in Adelaide, so who will take the crown? Featured: Brett Sprigg, commentator, ABC SPORT. Richard Craill, motorsport expert, ABC SPORT. Subscribe to the ABC Sport Newsletter

Daisy and Lehmo kick the show off with the All Sports Report as Rabsy tries to keep a brave face during Liverpool's horrendous run of form. Greg Rust calls in to preview a massive weekend of motorsport, including the Supercars Grand Final in Adelaide, and the F1 Qatar GP where Oscar Piastri needs to outscore Lando Norris to keep his championship hopes alive. Topics Rabs wants to know how you lost your wedding ring, and Lehmo reveals the strange thing he saw on a plane this week. Lehmo's List is the Top 5 things you shouldn't do at the work Christmas party, we've got news from the Australian PGA, and Stuart Broad's appearance on the Front Bar. Kate McCarthy is in studio to preview the AFLW Grand Final between North Melbourne and Brisbane, and she declares who she think would win in a game between Irish and Australian AFLW players. Finally, we ask Rush Hour Family member Daniel what he's having for dinner.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

When Brisbane play the seemingly unstoppable North Melbourne in the AFLW Grand Final, there's a sense of an era being defined. This is the latest instalment in a trilogy of premiership clashes between the two. Broader questions also burn. Ash Riddell is the best player in the competition, but her preparation has included her day job as a teacher. What does that tell us about the state of the game? The clash is a sellout for a fourth straight year, so why are we putting a relatively low ceiling on how big the game can be? Featured: Marnie Vinall, AFLW reporter, ABC Sport. Subscribe to the ABC Sport Newsletter

Introducing: The Footy Avengers. Broden Kelly. Tom Zahariou. Marnie Vinall. Hester Brown. Kate McCarthy. Kelly Broden. Broden's AFL accreditation. It's all for the AFLW Grand Final, this Saturday night. For the third year in a row, it's the Roos and the Lions. No-one's won back-to-back AFLW flags before. North Melbourne can be the first to do it. Get your eyes and ears around it.

Join Sean, Tom and Sean as they dive into the 2025 AFLW prelim finals, get VERY excited for a trip to the AFLW Grand Final and sprinkle in some first ashes test talk while asking the most important sporting question of all; How Good's Footy? Find us on Instagram at howgoodsfootypodEmail us at howgoodsfooty@gmail.comYou can physically send us stuff to PO BOX 7127, Reservoir East, Victoria, 3073.Join our facebook group here or join our Discord here.Want to get in contact with us?Website | RedditOr individually at;Sean | Tom | DuscherParts of this episode were recorded and produced on Wurundjeri land, we respectfully acknowledge the Wurundjeri People of the Kulin Nation, pay our respect to their Elders past and present, and recognise that sovereignty was never ceded. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

After a few weeks to digest the season that was, Polly and Alex are back to catch up on all the post-season shenanigans, as well as review the 2025 season and preview what we might see out of the trade and draft. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

AFLW Awards night wraps up, Mason Cox lands himself at Fremantle, and we look ahead to the AFLW Grand Final. Later: AFL time trials and the World Cup draw drop.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome to a Wide World of Sports update. A snapshot of the latest sport stories from the 9News team.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Well the AFLW season and Draft have been and gone, so we go back to in person! Sophie, Kristin, Lleyton & Peter go through it all:

Political leaders condemn Pauline Hanson's burqa stunt; Talks continue on a plan to end the war in Ukraine; And in sport, Ash Riddell named best and fairest at the AFLW awards.

Gemma Bastiani, Sarah Black, and Kaitlyn Ferber discuss what might be the greatest game in AFLW history, what the Demons did to push the Roos all the way, why the Blues should be proud, and how the Lions' finals experience reared its head.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this Episode of World Footy Team Troy, Greg and Adam are joined by Andrui Sucu From AFL Auckland discuss what is happening with footy in Auckland and New Zealand. Mike Currane provides an update from the latest from AFLW Irish Player of the year. The team podcast will provide you with an update and discuss the latest results and news from around the world.

Join Sean, Tom and Sean as they dive into the 2025 AFLW semi finals, get excited for prelim finals week and suffer through another quiz while asking the most important sporting question of all; How Good's Footy? Find us on Instagram at howgoodsfootypodEmail us at howgoodsfooty@gmail.comYou can physically send us stuff to PO BOX 7127, Reservoir East, Victoria, 3073.Join our facebook group here or join our Discord here.Want to get in contact with us?Website | RedditOr individually at;Sean | Tom | DuscherParts of this episode were recorded and produced on Wurundjeri land, we respectfully acknowledge the Wurundjeri People of the Kulin Nation, pay our respect to their Elders past and present, and recognise that sovereignty was never ceded. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We're looking back at some of JB and Billy's best stuff from 2025 and beyond. We revisit our chat with women's cricket pioneer Belinda Clark before she gets inducted into the Sport Australia Hall of Fame on Monday, and Billy reveals the secrets to longevity. Greg Rust joins the show to discuss Oscar Piastri and the Supercars, then we flash back to when we surprised JB with a birthday Cameo from Billy. Hev and Lehmo have your weekend sports-watching guide, we look back at our chat with Hawks' star Luke Breust after he announced his retirement, and JB takes us through a nightmare day of shopping. Lehmo puts Erone Fitzpatrick and Dayne Finn from Carlton's AFLW side through an Australiana Quiz, we hear North Melbourne's Nick Larkey do some incredible impersonations, and we flash back to a joke Billy told about deodorant.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's AFLW semi final week! Carlton play the Hawks on Saturday night for a place in a prelim and we're very grateful star Blue Mimi Hill could find some time to talk to us (again) on pod. This week's episode also covers the AFL's new wildcard round and why the Blues are burying sausages around Princes Park...? A big thank you to the extraordinary Hester Brown for her time co-hosting The Footy. We have all been better for her company and for Aila's hot takes

Join Sean and Joel as they explore the first week of the 2025 AFLW finals campaign, celebrate IKON park and get furious at the AFLM for trying to grab headlines while asking the most important sporting question of all; How Good's Footy? Tom still MIA.Find us on Instagram at howgoodsfootypodEmail us at howgoodsfooty@gmail.comYou can physically send us stuff to PO BOX 7127, Reservoir East, Victoria, 3073.Join our facebook group here or join our Discord here.Want to get in contact with us?Website | RedditOr individually at;Sean | Tom | DuscherParts of this episode were recorded and produced on Wurundjeri land, we respectfully acknowledge the Wurundjeri People of the Kulin Nation, pay our respect to their Elders past and present, and recognise that sovereignty was never ceded. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Damian Barrett and Sarah Olle bring you the latest footy news on AFL Daily. The AFL has introduced a Wildcard Finals Round to the 2026 fixture. It will mean from 2026 the finals will extend out to a top 10 with the top 6 six having a finals bye. AFLW moves into its second week of the finals, the Kangaroos flexing their muscles thumping the Hawks while the Lions have made a sixth straight Preliminary Final. Subscribe to AFL Daily and never miss an episode. Rate and review wherever you listen to podcasts.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hester Brown and Marnie Vinall are back at the helm, and on the eve of the AFLW finals series it's a pleasure to welcome in footy expert and friend of the show Kate McCarthy to steer us through literally everything you need to know. Get around Kate and her excellent work ⁠here⁠. And yes, the best part of the show, Aila Brown's hot take, is back. With a bang.

Join Sean, Tom and Joel as they take a look at Round 12 of the 2025 AFLW season, declare war on Disney and congratulate the winners of the tipping and AFLW Fantasy competitions while asking the most important sporting question of all; How Good's Footy? Find us on Instagram at howgoodsfootypodEmail us at howgoodsfooty@gmail.comYou can physically send us stuff to PO BOX 7127, Reservoir East, Victoria, 3073.Join our facebook group here or join our Discord here.Want to get in contact with us?Website | RedditOr individually at;Sean | Tom | DuscherParts of this episode were recorded and produced on Wurundjeri land, we respectfully acknowledge the Wurundjeri People of the Kulin Nation, pay our respect to their Elders past and present, and recognise that sovereignty was never ceded. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Join Sean, Tom and Joel as they take a look at Round 11 of the 2025 AFLW season, talk about the future of Cricket, the romance of Baseball and the general chaos of sport while asking the most important sporting question of all; How Good's Footy? Find us on Instagram at howgoodsfootypodEmail us at howgoodsfooty@gmail.comYou can physically send us stuff to PO BOX 7127, Reservoir East, Victoria, 3073.Join our facebook group here or join our Discord here.Want to get in contact with us?Website | RedditOr individually at;Sean | Tom | DuscherParts of this episode were recorded and produced on Wurundjeri land, we respectfully acknowledge the Wurundjeri People of the Kulin Nation, pay our respect to their Elders past and present, and recognise that sovereignty was never ceded. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.