Podcasts about Brisbane Lions

The Phantom, Chief, and Five Names delve into all the big names from the first round of AFL practice matches in 2026. Is Lachlan McAndrew legit? Could Lachlan Blakiston save our defensive line? Is fading Tristan Xerri growing legs? Is Sam Flanders the greatest player in the history of the game? Plenty of questions need answering as we get our first proper taste of practice match action. Plus, Five Names breaks some news on a new cheapie from the Crows, The Phantom's new ruck setup, and The Chief botches his keeper league draft. Subscribe to the CODE Sports YouTube channel and help get us to our 23k target for an in-person Lair catchup at Gather Round! Join The Lair League: 128532 Make your team now: supercoach.com.au or via the SuperCoach app. More practice match intel by JordsFTTV: https://bit.ly/4tMVqY0 READ THE ROOKIE BIBLE: http://bit.ly/3NeM2eP?utm_campaign=EditorialSB&utm_source=supercoach&utm_medium=podcast&utm_content=rookiebible&utm_term=supercoach%2Cafl The Phantom's team reveal: https://bit.ly/4b9WQ8e CHAPTERS:Intro and keeper league recap (00:00)Practice match thoughts (04:00)The ruck situation: McAndrew, Blakiston (06:00)Coleman, Flanders, Roberts, Parish (16:00)Sharp, Farrow, Grlj, Uwland, Duursma, Jagga (21:00)Thilthorpe, Rachele, Visentini, Jones, Brodie (26:30)Kozzy Pickett, Steele, Phillipou, MacDonald (30:00)Will Ashcroft, Rowston, Oliver, Gulden (33:00)Nas, McCarthy, Maric, Robertson (39:30)More names! (42:45)Lair League (46:40) Hosts:The Phantom: @ThePhantomSC /X | @ThePhantomSC /IGDos: @HKDos /X | @dossySC /IGSimeon Thomas-Wilson: @Simeon_TW /X Produced by Haydn Kenny. Recorded on Monday, February 23, 2026. SuperCoach Plus: supercoach.com.au/sc-plus Follow SuperCoach AFL on Instagram. Follow SuperCoach AFL on TikTok. Follow SuperCoach AFL on X. Like SuperCoach AFL on Facebook. Subscribe on CODE Sports YouTube Channel. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In episode 237, Max chats with Melbourne Football Club Head of High Performance Selwyn Griffith! Selwyn takes us inside what it really takes to design and lead an AFL high-performance program during a coaching transition - from aligning with a new senior coach's vision to preparing athletes to execute a new game style. We discuss how Melbourne adapted their program under Steven King, the importance of building robust and resilient athletes, and why training must be harder than the game. Selwyn breaks down how clubs manage high-speed running, sprint exposure, and the balance between performance and injury risk across pre-season and in-season. Selwyn also explains the realities of load management, why “it's okay to be sore,” and how elite environments build both physical and mental resilience in players. We explore the challenges that come with coaching changes, the increased injury risk that comes with new stimulus, and how high-performance teams navigate that. We also dive into Selwyn's journey from osteopath to one of the leading high-performance managers in the AFL, his time at the Brisbane Lions during their rise, and what it was like stepping into the role at Melbourne following a premiership - including dealing with imposter syndrome and leading at the highest level. All this and much more in episode 237 of Sporting Max! www.instagram.com/sportingmax.podcast/

Send a textHUGE weekend of racing, we unpack the action this weekend at Caulfield for Blue Diamond Stake Day, and Rosehill for Hobartville Stakes Day. On The Drift, the self acclaimed biggest horse racing podcast on the Northside of Brisbane. We preview and review the Group 1 races across the Australian Thoroughbred Racing calendar, while providing best bets each week and a few you can put a line through. We have a light hearted look at the racing industry, talking about topics that racing ethusiasts care about.If you're having a bet this Spring, take it to the Neds level: www.neds.com.auJoin us on Instagram, Twitter & Tiktok.Thanks for listening

Join Patto to discuss everything Carlton FC!He reviews the match simulation where the Blues get the job done over the Brisbane Lions!If you enjoy this content, please leave a like, comment, subscribe and recommend our channel to someone who might enjoy it! Send us a message on our socials for recommendations for the channel or opinions within the Carlton Football Club!Up The Baggers!

The Phantom, Chief, and Daddsy return to discuss all things FORWARDS in SuperCoach AFL 2026. There appears to be an obvious number one man in our forward line, but who makes up the rest? Can we go value-heavy, or is it worth paying up for some fire power up forward? The Phantom makes a huge call on a bargain basement pick, Daddsy picks his favourite surprise POD, and the Chief annoints a brand new GOAT. Plus, The Phantom's top six forwards, must-have rookies, and Dossy's draft advice! Subscribe to the CODE Sports YouTube channel and help get us to our 23k target for an in-person Lair catchup at Gather Round! Join The Lair League: 128532 Make your team now: supercoach.com.au or via the SuperCoach app. READ THE ROOKIE BIBLE: http://bit.ly/3NeM2eP?utm_campaign=EditorialSB&utm_source=supercoach&utm_medium=podcast&utm_content=rookiebible&utm_term=supercoach%2Cafl The Phantom's team reveal: https://bit.ly/4b9WQ8e CHAPTERS:Adam Treloar news (00:00)FORWARDS (01:00)State of Origin mashup (03:00)Last year’s winning structure (07:30)The Phantom’s top six forwards (09:30)Could you fade Sheezel? (16:00)Daddy’s Diamonds (22:00)Matt Rowell OUT (26:30)A surprise guest (27:20) Unique Names with Five Names (29:00)Mid-price power rankings (30:30)Cheapies and rookies (40:30) Draft strategy and sleepers (46:45) Hosts:The Phantom: @ThePhantomSC /X | @ThePhantomSC /IGDos: @HKDos /X | @dossySC /IGSimeon Thomas-Wilson: @Simeon_TW /X Charlie Dadds: @charliejdadds /X Produced by Haydn Kenny. Recorded on Tuesday, February 17, 2026. SuperCoach Plus: supercoach.com.au/sc-plus Follow SuperCoach AFL on Instagram. Follow SuperCoach AFL on TikTok. Follow SuperCoach AFL on X. Like SuperCoach AFL on Facebook. Subscribe on CODE Sports YouTube Channel. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Billy and Daisy are both stoked with the office carpark, then they get into the All Sports Report - with a sensitive injury to Mitch Marsh. Australian Women's Cricket Team captain Sophie Molineux calls in, then Topics Brownless wants to know what you'd win gold in if there was an Everyday Olympics. Brian Taylor calls in to reflect on his performance in the 1986 State of Origin game, and we try to work out what he was playing for Victoria when he grew up in WA. Billy has an update on the Norwegian Biathlete who begged his girlfriend to take him back after winning a Bronze medal in Milan, and Greg Rust calls in from Bathurst ahead of the 12-hour race this weekend. Daisy continues to A-W AFL Season Previews with the Brisbane Lions, and Dallas Cowboys cheerleader Faith Ward joins us to talk about her wild career journey. Finally, Billy has a joke about the movies... and we're really not sure about it.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Phantom, Chief, and Five Names reunite to discuss all things RUCKS in SuperCoach. New rules are the talk of town for the big dogs in fantasy land... but how much impact will they really have? The Phantom makes a huge call on one of the most popular picks in SuperCoach, Five Names unveils a massive POD, while Chihuahua Chief sits on the fence. Plus, The Phantom's top five rucks, must-have rookies, and Dossy's draft advice! Subscribe to the CODE Sports YouTube channel and help get us to our 23k target for an in-person Lair catchup at Gather Round! Join The Lair League: 128532 Make your team now: supercoach.com.au or via the SuperCoach app. READ THE ROOKIE BIBLE: http://bit.ly/3NeM2eP?utm_campaign=EditorialSB&utm_source=supercoach&utm_medium=podcast&utm_content=rookiebible&utm_term=supercoach%2Cafl The Phantom's team reveal: https://bit.ly/4b9WQ8e CHAPTERS:RUCKS (00:00)Rule changes (01:50)Fade Xerri? (04:45)The winning structure last year (06:15)The Phantom’s Top Five Rucks (07:10)Unique Names with Five Names (17:00)Mid-price power rankings (20:00)Rookies (23:45) Draft strategy and sleepers (27:50)The Lair League (30:00) Hosts:The Phantom: @ThePhantomSC /X | @ThePhantomSC /IGDos: @HKDos /X | @dossySC /IGSimeon Thomas-Wilson: @Simeon_TW /X | simeon_thomaswilson /IG Produced by Haydn Kenny. Recorded on Thursday, February 12, 2026. SuperCoach Plus: supercoach.com.au/sc-plus Follow SuperCoach AFL on Instagram. Follow SuperCoach AFL on TikTok. Follow SuperCoach AFL on X. Like SuperCoach AFL on Facebook. Subscribe on CODE Sports YouTube Channel. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Send a textAnother year, more of us albeit in a diminished capacity. On The Drift, the self acclaimed biggest horse racing podcast on the Northside of Brisbane. We preview and review the Group 1 races across the Australian Thoroughbred Racing calendar, while providing best bets each week and a few you can put a line through. We have a light hearted look at the racing industry, talking about topics that racing ethusiasts care about.If you're having a bet this Spring, take it to the Neds level: www.neds.com.auJoin us on Instagram, Twitter & Tiktok.Thanks for listening

Episode 430 - AFL Brisbane Lions 2026 Preview w/ Dom Fay of The Roar Deal Podcast Website  https://www.ayankonthefooty.com/    Please subscribe to the mailing list. 2025 Listener Survey - I'd love for you to take a moment to complete the survey The Roar Deal - Podcast Apple Podcasts The Roar Deal Podcast Guest Intake Form - link Want to help out the podcast? Leave me a review! Buy me a coffee, Podcast fundraiser ayankonthefooty is A podcast working to grow interest in the AFL in the US - Buymeacoffee   Podcast "merch" storefront ayankonthefooty Shop | Redbubble Best 80 AFL Australian Football League Podcasts  I am #8 in Australia?  That's awesome! Best 50 Australian Sports Podcasts – I made it to #10 A Yank on the Footy March 2024 Introductory episode   @Yank_on A Yank on the Footy Podcast - Home | Facebook ayankonthefooty@gmail.com   MAILING LIST signup: I hope you'll consider signing up for the mailing list, so you'll be the first to have the new  episode dropped off right into your inbox.  You can sign up for the mailing list that is on ayankonthefooty.com For crisis support, please contact: Lifeline http://lifeline.org.au 13 11 14  Beyond Blue http://beyondblue.org.au 1300 22 4636 In the U.S.: https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org/ 1-800-273-8255 –  Active duty military and veterans, dial 988 and press 1

The Phantom, Chief, and Five Names reunite to discuss all things MIDFIELDERS in SuperCoach. It's the regular suspects of Bont, Butters and Daicos that are hot on SuperCoaches radars this pre-season... but not in that order! Is paying up the big bucks for Bont worth it? A plethora of juicy mid-price options are also hard to ignore, but how many can we fit into our squads and are they worth the risk? Plus, The Phantom's top eight midfielders, Unique Names with Five Names, and the must-have midfield rookies! Subscribe to the CODE Sports YouTube channel and help get us to our 23k target for an in-person Lair catchup at Gather Round! Join The Lair League: 128532 Make your team now: supercoach.com.au or via the SuperCoach app. READ THE ROOKIE BIBLE: http://bit.ly/3NeM2eP?utm_campaign=EditorialSB&utm_source=supercoach&utm_medium=podcast&utm_content=rookiebible&utm_term=supercoach%2Cafl The Phantom's team reveal: https://bit.ly/4b9WQ8e CHAPTERS:MIDFIELDERS (00:00)The winning structure last year (05:30)The Phantom’s Top Eight! (07:30)Highly owned players (13:45)Unique Names with Five Names (22:45)Mid-price power rankings (28:00)Cheapies (33:30)Rookies (35:50)Draft strategy and sleepers (41:50)The Lair League (45:30) Hosts:The Phantom: @ThePhantomSC /X | @ThePhantomSC /IGDos: @HKDos /X | @dossySC /IGSimeon Thomas-Wilson: @Simeon_TW /X | simeon_thomaswilson /IG Produced by Haydn Kenny. Recorded on Monday, February 9, 2026. SuperCoach Plus: supercoach.com.au/sc-plus Follow SuperCoach AFL on Instagram. Follow SuperCoach AFL on TikTok. Follow SuperCoach AFL on X. Like SuperCoach AFL on Facebook. Subscribe on CODE Sports YouTube Channel. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Brisbane Lions coach Chris Fagan is aiming for a three-peat in 2026. On this edition of Your Coach, the back to back premiership coach discusses the acquisitions of Sam Draper and Oscar Allen to the club, while losing Cal Ah Chee to the Adelaide Crows. Zac Bailey is a free agent this year, he is hopeful of retaining the Lions forward/mid and makes comment about the current lay of the land when it comes to player contracts. Subscribe to Your Coach wherever you get your podcasts.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Phantom, Chief, and Five Names reunite to discuss all things DEFENDERS in SuperCoach. Nasiah Wanganeen-Milera and Connor Rozee are the talk of town in the premium bracket, but do we dare go against the grain? Plus, plenty of bargains, cheapies, and even rookies are looking like viable options in a tricky position to figure out this SuperCoach pre-season. Subscribe to the CODE Sports YouTube channel and help get us to our 23k target for an in-person Lair catchup at Gather Round! Join The Lair League: 128532 Make your team now: supercoach.com.au or via the SuperCoach app. READ THE ROOKIE BIBLE: http://bit.ly/3NeM2eP?utm_campaign=EditorialSB&utm_source=supercoach&utm_medium=podcast&utm_content=rookiebible&utm_term=supercoach%2Cafl The Phantom's team reveal: https://bit.ly/4b9WQ8e CHAPTERS:DEFENDERS (00:00)The winning structure last year (04:40)SuperCoach Draft update (06:40)The Phantom’s Top Six! (08:30)Fade Nasiah? (12:15)Highly owned players (16:15)Tom McCarthy - Temu Nas? (20:30)Unique Names with Five Names (23:00)Mid-price power rankings (25:00) Cheapies (31:30)Rookies (34:15)How many rookies on field? (40:30)Draft strategy and sleepers (42:00)The Lair League (44:30) Hosts:The Phantom: @ThePhantomSC /X | @ThePhantomSC /IGDos: @HKDos /X | @dossySC /IGSimeon Thomas-Wilson: @Simeon_TW /X | simeon_thomaswilson /IG Produced by Haydn Kenny. Recorded on Tuesday, February 3, 2026. SuperCoach Plus: supercoach.com.au/sc-plus Follow SuperCoach AFL on Instagram. Follow SuperCoach AFL on TikTok. Follow SuperCoach AFL on X. Like SuperCoach AFL on Facebook. Subscribe on CODE Sports YouTube Channel. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

At the beginning of 2003, the second Lord Of The Rings Movie had just been released in cinemas, John Howard was Prime Minister, and Leigh Matthews' Brisbane Lions side set out on their quest for a third successive premiership, hoping to become the first side since Melbourne 50 years earlier to complete the hat trick.23 years later, as the 2026 AFL season draws near, we're all hoping history might be about to repeat itself. Welcome to the Roar Deal as we kick things off for a new year, with the quest for an extraordinary and barely believable piece of history just about to begin.This week on the show:-Kiddy's peak fitness, Linc's positional shift and other pre-season reports-Our 2026 season predictions-Dom's doing the marathonAnd much more!

The Phantom is joined by fellow SuperCoach rookie expert Dan Batten to run through a top 15 power rankings for SuperCoach rookies in 2026. READ THE ROOKIE BIBLE: http://bit.ly/3NeM2eP?utm_campaign=EditorialSB&utm_source=supercoach&utm_medium=podcast&utm_content=rookiebible&utm_term=supercoach%2Cafl The Phantom's team reveal: https://bit.ly/4b9WQ8e Subscribe to the CODE Sports YouTube channel and help get us to our 23k target for an in-person Lair catchup at Gather Round! Join The Lair League: 128532 Make your team now: supercoach.com.au or via the SuperCoach app. CHAPTERS:Intro to Rookie Bible (00:00)Jagga Smith (06:00)Dyson Sharp (07:30)Mattaes Phillipou (10:00)Deven Robertson (12:40)Todd Marshall (16:00)Zeke Uwland (18:00)Patrick Retschko (21:00)Will Brodie (22:20)Josh Gibbous (26:20)Liam Reidy (28:50)Jacob Farrow (33:10)Tobyn Murray (35:45)Sam Grlj (38:15)Daniel Annable (40:10)Xavier Taylor (42:40)Sam Butler (45:10)Lachie Jaques (48:15)The Lair League (51:00) Hosts:The Phantom: @ThePhantomSC /X | @ThePhantomSC /IGDan Batten: @danbatten_ Produced by Haydn Kenny. Recorded on Monday, February 2, 2026. SuperCoach Plus: supercoach.com.au/sc-plus Follow SuperCoach AFL on Instagram. Follow SuperCoach AFL on TikTok. Follow SuperCoach AFL on X. Like SuperCoach AFL on Facebook. Subscribe on CODE Sports YouTube Channel. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

SUBSCRIBE here: Support independent women's media What is happening in Minneapolis and why is it being called a “watershed” moment for Trump’s America? Sorry, Amelia Lester, you are not getting a week off from explaining something distressing happening in the USA. And, while we’re at it, what is with the Melania documentary, and why is it opening in cinemas in Australia this week?How are you meant to behave when your relationship ends in a very public mess not of your choosing? Hide away and lick your wounds? Spill every ugly detail in 25 Instagram stories? 2026 has other ideas and we have a new playbook for “wronged wife”, thanks to Australian former ’WAG’ Jules Neale. Also, Amelia, Jessie Stephens and Holly Wainwright consider whether Coco Gauff should have been allowed to have a tennis tantrum in peace. What’s the latest with the Beckham family meltdown and what do leaked celebrity text messages tell us about our own group-chats? What To Listen To Next: Listen: A Royal Summer Update Of Very Big Feelings Listen: The Productivity Hack Jessie Swears By & Rogue Habits We Can't (Won't) Quit Listen: "Hold On, I Just Need To Vent" Listen: Jessie's Twins Update & What We Really Did Over The Holidays Listen: Blake Lively, Taylor Swift, Revealing Texts & A Masterclass In Awkward Conversations Listen: Brooklyn Beckham, That ‘Inappropriate’ Dance & The Downfall Of A Family Brand Listen: Brooklyn Beckham Goes Nuclear: An Emergency Meeting Listen: The Superstar Podcaster Who’s Been ‘Red-Pilled’ & Was JLo Really That Rude? Connect your subscription to Apple Podcasts Discover more Mamamia Podcasts here including the very latest episode of Parenting Out Loud, the parenting podcast for people who don't listen to... parenting podcasts. We’re giving away a Your Reformer Pilates bed (worth $3,400) Subscribe to enter MOVE by Mamamia is the app that helps you fit movement into your every day. Whether you have 10 minutes, or 45, we've got the workout that fits your time, space and body. Get $20 off an annual subscription until the end of January when you use code OUTLOUD at checkout. Start your free trial today. SUBSCRIBE here: Support independent women's media Watch Mamamia Out Loud: Mamamia Out Loud on YouTube What to read: Everything you need to know about the Australian Open 2025: draw, key dates and where to watch. Why the shooting of Alex Pretti in Minneapolis is so significant. Okay, but where is Melania Trump? Learning how Taylor Swift and Blake Lively drifted apart hurts more than expected. 'This b*tch.' Taylor Swift's unsealed texts about Justin Baldoni. Why we haven't touched the Jules Neale story until now. THE END BITS: Check out our merch at MamamiaOutLoud.com GET IN TOUCH: Feedback? We’re listening. Send us an email at outloud@mamamia.com.au Share your story, feedback, or dilemma! Send us a voice message. Join our Facebook group Mamamia Outlouders to talk about the show. Follow us on Instagram @mamamiaoutloud and on Tiktok @mamamiaoutloudBecome a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Phantom, Chief, and Lair debutant Daddsy build a team from scratch 'snake draft style' in a combined LAIR TEAM REVEAL. With a new veto system in place, more PODs than ever, and new Lair member in the mix... has the Phantom stumbled upon the winning formula? Subscribe to the CODE Sports YouTube channel and help get us to our 23k target for an in-person Lair catchup at Gather Round! Join The Lair League: 128532 Make your team now: supercoach.com.au or via the SuperCoach app. THE ROOKIE BIBLE is here: https://bit.ly/3NeM2eP The Phantom's team reveal: https://bit.ly/4b9WQ8e CHAPTERS:A Lair debut (00:00)The Lair League (04:30)Building our COMBINED TEAM! (07:35)TLDR finished team (50:40) Hosts:The Phantom: @ThePhantomSC /X | @ThePhantomSC /IGDos: @HKDos /X | @dossySC /IGCharlie Dadds: @charlesjdadds /X | _charliedadds /IG Produced by Haydn Kenny. Recorded on Tuesday, January 27, 2026. SuperCoach Plus: supercoach.com.au/sc-plus Follow SuperCoach AFL on Instagram. Follow SuperCoach AFL on TikTok. Follow SuperCoach AFL on X. Like SuperCoach AFL on Facebook. Subscribe on CODE Sports YouTube Channel. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

When Georgie Tunny was a young girl growing up in Queensland, she dreamed of becoming a sports reporter so she could one day interview the Brisbane Lions and cover the Olympics. Fast forward to 2026, and Georgie has taken over as anchor of the 10 News national weekend bulletins. Later this year, she’s releasing her debut novel, Over To You, which is set in the high stakes world of morning TV. On this episode of the Stellar podcast, Georgie reveals the secret behind her rapid rise up the ranks of Australian TV, how her famous co-hosts may have inspired the characters in her book, and why 2026 is the year she finally marries Rob Mills. You can find out more about Georgie Tunny on her Instagram. Watch the full episode with Georgie Tunny here. Something To Talk About is a podcast by Stellar, hosted by Sarrah Le Marquand Find more from Stellar via Instagram @stellar or stellarmag.com.auSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

SuperCoach 2026 is officially open... bringing with it the return of The Phantom! Back in the Lair for the first time this new SuperCoach AFL season, The Phantom, Chief, and Five Names reveal their big predictions for the year ahead! Make your team now: supercoach.com.au or via the SuperCoach app! IT'S HERE: THE ROOKIE BIBLE!!! The Phantom's team reveal: https://bit.ly/4b9WQ8e SuperCoach Plus: supercoach.com.au/sc-plus Hosts:The Phantom: @ThePhantomSC /X | @ThePhantomSC /IGDos: @HKDos /X | @dossySC /IGSimeon Thomas-Wilson: @Simeon_TW /X | simeon_thomaswilson /IG Produced by Haydn Kenny. Recorded on Tuesday, January 20, 2026. CHAPTERS:SuperCoach is OPEN! (00:00)New features & SuperCoach Cup! (03:30)SuperCoach scoring system? (05:15)Dan Curtin update (06:15)2026 predictions show! (08:00)Biggest starting LOCK (08:15)Top scoring player (11:00)Biggest breakout (14:00)Biggest bounce-back (21:00)Best mid-price bargain! (25:00)Biggest bust (26:00)Best cash cow (30:00) Hot Take! (31:00)Projected averages (34:40)The Lair League! (41:00) Follow SuperCoach AFL on X. Follow SuperCoach AFL on Instagram. Follow SuperCoach AFL on TikTok. Like SuperCoach AFL on Facebook. Subscribe on CODE Sports YouTube Channel. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Reigning Back to Back Premiers, are the Brisbane Lions able to complete the dynasty. Welcome everyone back to the channel, where we are previewing the 2026 season for all 18 clubs. Watch along as we discuss how the Lions are even stronger in 2026 with their work in the Trade Period, give a full list analysis and how they are set and strong across the park. We also highlight a intercepting defender who had a exceptional 2025 Finals Series and is ready to go even further in 2026 & a small forward who will be looking to get back to their best.

The SuperCoach official opening is just around the corner! Dos, Al Paton, Simeon Thomas-Wilson, and Patch are back to delve into some exclusive ownership data from SuperCoach Team Picker! Wild discoveries are made along the journey as the data shows who everyone is picking (and avoiding!) at this very early stage of pre-season, including the most popular premiums, mid-pricers, and rookies! Drop any more requests in the comments and we'll get to as many as possible! IT'S HERE: THE ROOKIE BIBLE!!! Hosts:Dos: @HKDos /X | @dossySC /IGAl Paton: @al_supercoach /XSimeon Thomas-Wilson: @Simeon_TW /XPatch: @PatchToTheMax /X Produced by Haydn Kenny. Recorded on Thursday, January 15, 2026. CHAPTERS:We are nearly open! (00:00)Will Day injured (02:30)Popular premiums (04:00)Popular mid-price players (11:00)Popular rookies (15:40)Surprising ownership data! (19:30)Listener requests (30:15) SuperCoach Plus: https://www.supercoach.com.au/sc-plus Follow SuperCoach AFL on X. Follow SuperCoach AFL on Instagram. Follow SuperCoach AFL on TikTok. Like SuperCoach AFL on Facebook. Subscribe on CODE Sports YouTube Channel. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ben Kerswill shares insights on membership growth from 25K to 75K, data-driven fan engagement, and leveraging premiership success. Show notes available at https://sportsgeekhq.com/443

Everyone loves a breakout year in fantasy footy! Finding the perfect SuperCoach breakout is an artform, but balancing risk and reward can be tricky! Dos, Al Paton, Simeon Thomas-Wilson, and Patch are back to pick their favourite breakouts in a variety of different categories, and one player that could burn your season to the ground... Drop your breakouts and burnmen in the comments! IT'S HERE: THE ROOKIE BIBLE!!! Hosts:Dos: @HKDos /X | @dossySC /IGAl Paton: @al_supercoach /XSimeon Thomas-Wilson: @Simeon_TW /XPatch: @PatchToTheMax /X Produced by Haydn Kenny. Recorded on Sunday, January 11, 2026. CHAPTERS:What is a breakout... (00:00)“OG” Breakouts (4:35)Blue-Chip Breakouts (13:00)Blackbookers (21:50)Burnmen! (29:40) What is Team Picker and how to access?Team Picker allows SuperCoach Plus subscribers early access to the SuperCoach 2026 platform, which officially opens later in late January. If you played last season and have an active SuperCoach Plus subscription – you’re good to go! If you played last season but don’t have a SuperCoach Plus subscription, you can subscribe to gain access. Anyone fresh to SuperCoach (or did not play last season), can join in the fun of SuperCoach in January next season. What is SuperCoach Plus?SuperCoach Plus is an essential for any serious SuperCoach. Not only do you gain access to Team Picker to get a month head start on the competition, you also unlock in-season tools such as breakevens, projected player scores, most popular trades, injury reports, additional stats and data, and much more to take your game to the next level! SuperCoach Plus: https://www.supercoach.com.au/sc-plus Follow SuperCoach AFL on X. Follow SuperCoach AFL on Instagram. Follow SuperCoach AFL on TikTok. Like SuperCoach AFL on Facebook. Subscribe on CODE Sports YouTube Channel. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Bails & special guests DR from the SuperCoach Swordplay Podcast and Jesse from the Contest Fantasy Footy Show take a look at the Brisbane Lions and their relevant players for the upcoming 2026 season!You can follow us on X @AFLFantasyFans or YouTube @AFLFantasyFanatics, & please subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts & give us a 5-star review!Thanks!

Dossy reveals his first team for SuperCoach 2026, including some LOCKS, mid pricers, and even a point of difference or two... how did he go? Drop your new year's resolution (SuperCoach related or otherwise) in the comments below! Watch on CODE Sports YouTube for the full experience! IT'S HERE: THE ROOKIE BIBLE!!! Host:Dos: @HKDos /X | @dossySC /IG Produced by Haydn Kenny. Recorded on Tuesday, December 23 2025. CHAPTERS:2026 TEAM REVEAL! (00:00)DEFENDERS! (03:00)MIDFIELDERS (09:00)RUCKS (19:50)FORWARDS (22:00)FLEX (28:00)WHO IS MISSING? (29:30)RATE MY TEAM! (32:00) What is Team Picker and how to access?Team Picker allows SuperCoach Plus subscribers early access to the SuperCoach 2026 platform, which officially opens later in late January. If you played last season and have an active SuperCoach Plus subscription – you’re good to go! If you played last season but don’t have a SuperCoach Plus subscription, you can subscribe to gain access. Anyone fresh to SuperCoach (or did not play last season), can join in the fun of SuperCoach in January next season. What is SuperCoach Plus?SuperCoach Plus is an essential for any serious SuperCoach. Not only do you gain access to Team Picker to get a month head start on the competition, you also unlock in-season tools such as breakevens, projected player scores, most popular trades, injury reports, additional stats and data, and much more to take your game to the next level! SuperCoach Plus: https://www.supercoach.com.au/sc-plus Follow SuperCoach AFL on X. Follow SuperCoach AFL on Instagram. Follow SuperCoach AFL on TikTok. Like SuperCoach AFL on Facebook. Subscribe on CODE Sports YouTube Channel. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

With the year drawing to a close, I look back at some of the most impactful conversations I've had over the last year. This episode features some of Australia's sporting greats: former Brisbane Lions captain Jonathan Brown on getting his head right early in his AFL career; then Olympian Elle Armit on the heartbreak of being dropped from representing Australia, and how she built herself back up; and finally - how a $2 raffle ticket changed the course of Mark 'Frosty' Winterbottom's life. LINKS Listen to the full interview with Jonathan Brown here Listen to the full interview with Elle Armit here Listen to the full interview with Mark Winterbottom here Follow Ant on Instagram, X, and Facebook Learn more about Ant on his website antmiddleton.com Follow Nova Podcasts on Instagram for videos from the podcast and behind the scenes content – @novapodcastsofficial. CREDITS Host: Ant MiddletonEditor: Adrian WaltonExecutive Producer: Damien Haffenden Managing Producer: Ricardo Bardon Nova Entertainment acknowledges the traditional custodians of the land on which we recorded this podcast, the Gadigal People of the Eora Nation. We pay our respect to Elders past and present.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Who are the AFL Fantasy relevant players from Brisbane? Calvin, Roy and Warnie chat through the Classic and Draft options at the Lions for 2026. - - - - Find more from Roy, Calvin and Warnie. Head to afl.com.au/fantasy for more content from The Traders. Like AFL Fantasy on Facebook. Follow @AFLFantasy on Instagram. Follow @AFLFantasy on X.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

SuperCoach Team Picker 2026 is out NOW! Dossy, Simeon Thomas-Wilson, and Patch are back to chat cheapies, premiums, and mid-pricers! Drop your first picked in each category below! IT'S HERE: THE ROOKIE BIBLE!!! Hosts:Dos: @HKDos /X | @dossySC /IGSimeon Thomas-Wilson: @Simeon_TW /XPatch: @PatchToTheMax /X Produced by Haydn Kenny. Recorded on Tuesday, December 23 2025. CHAPTERS:We’re back! (00:00)Team Picker is OPEN! (02:00)CHEAPIES! (4:50)PREMIUMS! (14:45)MID-PRICERS! (21:15)PODS! (29:00)Ownership data (37:20)Rules/fixture impact (40:50)A rookie to consider? (44:30) What is Team Picker and how to access?Team Picker allows SuperCoach Plus subscribers early access to the SuperCoach 2026 platform, which officially opens later in late January. If you played last season and have an active SuperCoach Plus subscription – you’re good to go! If you played last season but don’t have a SuperCoach Plus subscription, you can subscribe to gain access. Anyone fresh to SuperCoach (or did not play last season), can join in the fun of SuperCoach in January next season. What is SuperCoach Plus?SuperCoach Plus is an essential for any serious SuperCoach. Not only do you gain access to Team Picker to get a month head start on the competition, you also unlock in-season tools such as breakevens, projected player scores, most popular trades, injury reports, additional stats and data, and much more to take your game to the next level! SuperCoach Plus: https://www.supercoach.com.au/sc-plus Follow SuperCoach AFL on X. Follow SuperCoach AFL on Instagram. Follow SuperCoach AFL on TikTok. Like SuperCoach AFL on Facebook. Subscribe on CODE Sports YouTube Channel. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What was your favourite Australian sports story of 2025? We are counting down the 20 biggest Aussies tales of the year. In part one there's AFL excellence, a woman who went from doing the dishes at a cafe to top of the world, history in Aussie rules and a beloved national team that discovered its mojo and lost it again. Subscribe to the ABC Sport Newsletter

Welcome to a Wide World of Sports update, a snapshot of the latest sport stories from the 9News team. The biggest sport stories in less than 5 minutes delivered twice a day, with reports from across Australia and overseas. Subscribe now to make it part of your daily news diet. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Laura Spurway and Gemma Bastiani bring you the latest news on AFL Daily. A complete preview of the 2025 AFLW Grand Final. The undefeated North Melbourne Tasmanian Kangaroos are aiming for a 29th consecutive win and back to back premierships, while the Brisbane Lions have reached their 7th AFLW Grand Final and looking for redemption after going down to the Roos 12 months ago. The storylines ahead of the game worth following, the players chasing their first title, how the coaches stack up against each other plus where it will be won and lost. Subscribe to AFL Daily so you never miss a moment!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

Sarah Olle, Damian Barrett and Josh Gabelich are in recap mode on AFL Daily for season 2025. In this edition, relive the moments that made us smile this year. From the Brisbane Lions back to back title on the last Saturday in September, all the way to Seth Campbell's backflip as the Tigers produced a come-from-behind special to start the year. Subscribe to AFL Daily and never miss an episode. Rate and review wherever you listen to podcasts.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Damian Barrett and Josh Gabelich bring you the latest footy news on AFL Daily. Geelong went all the way to Grand Final day before being beaten by the Brisbane Lions, will the way the season ended leave scars heading into 2026? While the trade period on-field didn't bring about all the players they were chasing, they have secured Nathan Buckley in an assistant coaching role which will be a positive for their midfield. Subscribe to AFL Daily and never miss an episode. Rate and review wherever you listen to podcasts.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Just over a week ago, the final siren sounded on the 2025 AFL Grand Final, cementing the legacy of this current Brisbane Lions group, their coach, and the club as a whole, as the Lions became the first side to 5 premierships in the 21st century. Following that perfect Saturday afternoon, it's been a week full of replays and joy, as we all come to terms with an achievement that was beyond comprehension not that long ago.This week on the Roar Deal, as we return to the Coorparoo studios for the first time since the 2025 flag was won, it's time to begin another few months of basking in the golden light of back-to-back premierships.Also this week:-We're headed back to the Powerhouse with Chris Fagan next month!-The latest on the player movement space-Dom's marathon journey beginsAnd much more!

Sam is in recovery after a big weekend spent barracking on the mighty Brisbane Lions to their victory, but we cover Snoop Dogg's performance, a hot take from the Live Nation CEO, and then help the NRL with their potential Teddy Swims problem.Follow along with the songs we discuss on this week's Spotify playlist.Discover more new music and hear your favourite artists with 78 Amped on Instagram and TikTok.

Gli Azzurri del volley conquistano il secondo titolo mondiale consecutivo, mentre i Brisbane Lions si confermano campioni dell'AFL e, in Ruanda, Pogačar bissa il titolo iridato su strada.

Brisbane Lions hạ Geelong Cats, vô địch AFL 2025, mở ra kỷ nguyên mới. Trong khi đó, làng cờ tướng thế giới đã chứng kiến cột mốc đáng nhớ khi kỳ thủ Lại Lý Huynh (Việt Nam) xuất sắc đánh bại đối thủ chủ nhà Doãn Thăng (Trung Quốc) trong trận chung kết để giành chức vô địch Giải cờ tướng thế giới 2025. Đây là lần đầu tiên một kỳ vương không phải người Trung Quốc giành danh hiệu này.

Damian Barrett and Josh Gabelich bring you the latest footy news on AFL Daily. The Brisbane Lions have gone back-to-back after mauling the Cats at the MCG on Saturday, and many believe they're only just getting started. Geelong has a long off-season ahead of them but could be bringing in James Worpel and Charlie Curnow. Subscribe to AFL Daily and never miss an episode. Rate and review wherever you listen to podcasts.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Meet Maddison Nutting, the Corporate Sales Executive at the Brisbane Lions.Maddison's role involves crafting high-value membership experiences, managing corporate hospitality, and connecting fans to the game they love. From working with elite AFL teams to engaging members with innovative campaigns, her work brings together the Brisbane Lions community.Maddison's journey is diverse, with experiences spanning the Music Industry, Pet travel, and then sport where she's worked at Cricket Australia and Carlton Football Club.If you're dreaming of a career in sports, Maddison's story will help you make the right career move any every junction, and sell yourself effectively along the way.She's done an exceptional job to find time for a chat during Grand Final week where her mighty Brisbane Lions are taking on the Geelong Cats, so enjoy this AFL Grand Final special with Maddison Nutting.We cover:(03:14) - Interview begins(05:37) - Quickfire questions(12:28) - Maddison's current role(19:34) - The development of membership offerings at Brisbane(20:52) - The most critical part of being successful in Maddison's job(22:36) - How Maddison got her job at the Lions(24:23) - Maddison's work on building a network, selling herself, and building an online presence(33:55) - Maddison's approach to networking(35:57) - Maddison's career journey(50:36) - Maddison's career choice guiding principles(51:31) - Biggest influences on Maddison's career(56:06) - Maddison's advice for someone looking for their next opportunity(1:00:35) - Maddison's advice for someone with untapped potentialIf you like this ep, give these a go next:#314: DAZN Commercial Partnerships | Kiri Madhani#257: Carlton FC Membership Sales Officer | Maddy Ryan#231: Golf Australia Commercial Partnerships | Clayton HendersonWant a job in sport? Click here.Follow SportsGrad on socials: LinkedIn | Instagram | TikTok Follow Reuben on socials: LinkedIn | Instagram | TikTokBig thanks to Deakin University for making this episode possible. Check out their Master of Sport Management, ranked #1 in Australia.Thanks for listening, much love! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

They now have back-to-back premierships, so how far can the Brisbane Lions take this dynasty? On the Real Footy podcast, Michael Gleeson, Jake Niall and Marc McGowan pore over the Lions' 47-point upset grand final defeat of Geelong. They analyse the big Lions gamble that hit the jackpot, the risks that backfired on the Cats and all the other major talking points from the 2025 season decider.Support the show: https://subscribe.theage.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

La fiebre del ‘footy' inunda la ciudad de Melbourne donde miles de familias asistieron al desfile de la Gran Final. El cocapitán de Brisbane Lions, Lachie Neale, estará jugando la Gran Final de la AFL contra Geelong. Te ofrecemos estas y otras noticias deportivas.

A massive moment for our Wippa. Not only has the Prime Minister learnt "Wippa" isn't his real name, but he also got to speak at the U.N. To support him in such a big moment, Wippa's parents joined him in New York. Overflowing with pride no doubt, but Wippa caught his mum doing something probably not "the done thing" at the U.N. On the topic of "not the done thing" the new NSW top cop has quite the history! It included being found less than 100% at a great aussie landmark! We also had a chat about teachers that fancied themselves as pranksters after an American teacher found himself in a bit of strife for what started as an innocent prank! Finally, we caught up with AFL legend Browny to talk through his Brisbane Lions chances in the GF this Sunday! 9.13 19.12See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Will the Lions roll the dice on Lachie Neale and what are the risks? And will the Cats go tall or small in replacing defensive pillar Tom Stewart? Andrew Wu and Peter Ryan call injury analyst Libby Birch into this week's Real Footy tipping podcast as they discuss the factors that will decide the AFL grand final between the Geelong Cats and Brisbane Lions.Support the show: https://subscribe.theage.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ash and Luttsy might be off on a short break but Mitch and Lachie couldn't survive without recapping a massive weekend in sport!

We've heard it before, but could this be Geelong's last dance, and are the Brisbane Lions building a dynasty? On the Real Footy podcast Sam McClure, Jake Niall and Caroline Wilson go deep in their grand final preview. Will the Lions pick Lachie Neale, and who will the Cats choose to replace Tom Stewart? Plus, controversial umpiring calls, speccies, board unrest at the Bombers, trade whispers and much more. It's a must-listen at the start of the biggest week on the AFL calendar.Support the show: https://subscribe.theage.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The season is on the line as Geelong faces Hawthorn and Collingwood take on the Brisbane Lions. Who will win and why, and what factors will decide these two epic preliminary finals? Andrew Wu and Peter Ryan discuss the games and the tactics that will decide them in this week's episode of the Real Footy tipping podcast.Support the show: https://subscribe.theage.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Good luck getting a ticket to the MCG this weekend as Geelong and Hawthorn renew their long-running rivalry, and Collingwood and the Brisbane Lions face-off in the AFL preliminary finals. Sam McClure, Jake Niall and Caroline Wilson are pumped up for both games after a weekend of semi-finals where the Crows and Suns were exposed for their lack of finals experience. Plus, they also talk Zach Merrett's stand-off with the Bombers, Melbourne's appointment of Steven King as coach AFL commission politics.Support the show: https://subscribe.theage.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Review of the final top 4 teams | Interview with Brisbane Lions veteran Dayne Zorko | The Random Top 5 - Best AFL finals players | All the good, bad, & ugly from finals week 2See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Episode SummaryEpisode 126 delivers comprehensive analysis of Australian and international news, politics, and sport. The hosts tackle everything from sovereign citizen movements and government policy disasters to AFL finals and international political chaos, maintaining their trademark blend of serious analysis and wry humor.Listener CorrespondenceGrant ("Tri-Valve") - Multiple TopicsNRL Trainers on Field: Criticism of excessive trainer presence during games, particularly Alfie Langer's extended field time with Broncos and Queensland Origin teamsMedia Language Issues: Channel 9's problematic "Exonerated Child Murderer Folbigg" banner - classic oxymoronInternational Travel: Amusing encounter with Collingwood supporters in the Sahara Desert, Libya (2010)Bike Lane Safety: Melbourne bike lanes creating pedestrian hazards, particularly for country visitors unfamiliar with urban cycling infrastructureAFLW vs Netball: Questions about potential impact of women's AFL on traditional netball participation and viewershipAndrew - Sovereign CitizensCommunity Support: Concerns about significant local support for Paul Punker and Desi Freeman in high country communitiesHidden Numbers: Unexpected prevalence of sovereign citizen ideology among seemingly ordinary citizensMajor News AnalysisSovereign Citizen Movement & WieambillaGeographic Clusters: Identified hotspots including Gladstone/WA Wheatbelt, Albury-Wodonga, Northern Rivers, SW QueenslandPolice Risk: Increased threat assessment protocols required for warrant servicesHistorical Context: Long-standing anti-establishment culture in remote eastern Victoria dating to 1970sFreeman Manhunt: Police belief in community assistance for Desi Freeman; rugged Buckland Valley terrain complicating searchErin Patterson SentencingSentence: Life imprisonment with 33-year non-parole period (eligible 2056)Judge's Reasoning: Justice Chris Beale noted extensive premeditation required for crimeSolitary Confinement: 22 hours daily due to case publicityCommunity Impact: Butchers no longer selling mushroom-based products; "Beef Wellington" renamed "Beef en Croute"Bruce Lehrmann Federal Court AppealAppeal Failure: Federal Court unimpressed with Lehrmann's challengeFiona Brown: Only figure emerging with reputation intact despite career destructionCompensation Disparity: Call for equal treatment compared to Brittany Higgins settlementJacinta Price Immigration CommentsABC Interview Controversy: Claims about Labor's immigration strategy targeting Indian community votesLiberal Response: Julie Bishop apologized on Price's behalf; Price refused personal apologyBusiness Backlash: Harris Park businesses refusing Liberal engagement until unconditional Price apologyElectoral Strategy: Cos Samaras noted elections won/lost in NSW/Victoria, not through minority group alienationPolicy DisastersBlack Market TobaccoMarket Indicators: Small country town (25,000) now has five tobacconists - unprecedentedPolicy Failure: Excise increases creating massive black market, including Iraqi cigarette factories serving Australian marketPrice Comparison: Legal cigarettes $55-60 per pack vs $120 for carton of 10 packs illegallyLaw Enforcement: Hundreds of millions spent on policing sophisticated black marketsHistorical Parallel: Ignoring 20th century prohibition lessons from alcohol and bettingRespectability of Law-breaking: Creating acceptance of illegal activity, similar to SP bookmaking eraVaping PolicyJoint Failure: Bipartisan decision ignoring harm reduction evidenceUnregulated Danger: Current black market vapes potentially more dangerous than regulated alternativesInternational PoliticsThomas Sewell Deportation PetitionPetition Numbers: 117,000+ signatures on Change.org for neo-Nazi leader deportationLegal Challenges: New Zealand citizenship complications; military service precedent (Bertie Kidd case)Current Charges: Violent disorder, assault by kicking, discharge missile, police intimidationUS Politics - Trump/Epstein FilesBirthday Book Evidence: House Oversight Committee confirms Trump birthday message to EpsteinWhite House Response: Claims of forgery; potential legal battle with Wall Street JournalEconomic Concerns: US jobs market weakened (22,000 jobs vs expected higher), unemployment 4.2% to 4.3%Tariff Impact: Goldman Sachs reports 86% absorbed by importers, unsustainable long-termJohn Deere Warning: Agricultural equipment manufacturer's poor results concerning for rural Trump baseEuropean Political ChaosFrance - Government CollapseConfidence Vote: PM François Bayrou lost 364-194, far-right and far-left coalitionSpending Cuts: Proposed welfare caps and public holiday removal triggered downfallFiscal Crisis: 5.8% GDP deficit, 114% debt-to-GDP ratioPolitical Paralysis: No major party willing to make necessary hard economic decisionsUK - Boris Johnson Influence ScandalThe Boris Files: Leaked data reveals post-PM profiteering from office connectionsGreensill Echoes: Similarities to David Cameron lobbying scandalLabour Leadership: Keir Starmer faces deputy leadership election, working-class voters moving to ReformPolling: Reform UK leading but insufficient for parliamentary majorityImmigration Policy: Dublin Agreement unavailable post-Brexit; family reunion advantages drawing Channel crossingsGermany - Migration PoliticsCologne Agreement: All parties except AfD pledge only positive migration discourse in local electionsStrategic Error: Likely to entrench support for far-right AfD by dismissing legitimate concernsInternational RelationsChina EngagementBob Carr & Dan Andrews: Attending 80th anniversary of Japanese defeat in ChinaPhoto Opportunities: Andrews pictured with Kim Jong-un and Vladimir PutinCommercial Motivations: Unnamed political friend claims Andrews "making millions" from China connectionsInfluence Trading: Xi Jinping meetings providing significant business leverageMiddle East & UkraineMarina Hyde Quote: "The path to peace still goes through politicians with power. Many of them are still terrible people. They will still have to have unpleasant and even toxic conversations in which horse trading and moral compromise are inevitable"UN Role: Defense of UN as necessary forum for engaging "terrible people" while criticizing corrupt agenciesSports CoverageNRL Finals Week 1Matchups: Raiders v Broncos (Canberra), Storm v Bulldogs (Melbourne), Warriors v Panthers (Auckland), Sharks v Roosters (Shark Park)Venue Criticism: Shark Park described as "disaster" with rat problems, unfit for purposeForm Analysis: Storm struggling after losses to Roosters and Broncos; Raiders in strong formAFL Finals AnalysisGeelong Dominance: Cats looking "head and shoulders" above competitionUmpiring Controversy: AFL acknowledged mistake in Geelong v Brisbane Lions match; three-goal turnaround from questionable decisionsUpcoming Matches: Hawks v Crows, Suns v Lions at GabbaJai Newcombe: Hawks midfielder top-rated in all three finals appearancesCharlie Curnow: Carlton star's ordinary finals performances raising trade speculationRugby UnionWallabies Form: Positive signs despite slow starts; exciting brand attracting attentionLions Tour Revenue: Significant funds from upcoming British & Irish Lions tourScheduling Issues: Argentina match poorly timed at 2pm North QueenslandMedia & CultureChildren's Humor AnalysisAnne Althaus Insight: Children funny because not yet socialized, willing to take risksComparison: Ricky Gervais model of saying "unsayable" thingsNew Yorker: Magazine quality decline noted, but cartoons "back in form"Comedy RecommendationsStewart Lee: Ricky Gervais' favorite comedian; unconventional styleQueen/Paddington Joke: Stewart Lee's material about marmalade sandwiches and Prince AndrewMedia BusinessThe Free Press Sale: Bari Weiss publication acquired by Paramount/CBS for $100-200 millionEditorial Control: Weiss reportedly getting "free reign" over CBS political coverageAlternative Media Success: Examples include Claire Lehmann's Quillette, Megyn Kelly's expansionDemocratization Concerns: Tendency toward sensationalism in independent mediaContact InformationJack the Insider: X/Twitter DMs @JacktheInsiderHong Kong Jack: hongkongchat.substack.comEmail: theconditionalreleaseprogram@gmail.com