Podcasts about Freo

Nathan Schmook and Michael Whiting bring you the latest footy news on AFL Daily. The Eagles have been granted an AFL assistance package after just 11 wins from its past 91 games. We take a look at how the package could help the battling club. Freo's loss has absolutely been Brisbane's gain when it comes to the trade of Lachie Neale. However, the trade period isn't the only way the Lions have built this premiership side. Has the Giants premiership window closed or are there similarities between the AFL's youngest side and the current premiers? Subscribe to AFL Daily and never miss an episode. Rate and review wherever you listen to podcasts.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Brisbane win the 2025 AFL grand final going back to back! Are we witnessing a dynasty? Jeremy Cameron has taken a blow with a broken arm and will require surgery in the off season. Will Ashcroft wins the Norm Smith medal going back to back. More trade updates with Melbourne Demon Judd McVee requesting a trade to Freo.Music by The Southern River Band.Shelter is born and brewed in Busselton, WA.Shelter is born and brewed in Busselton, WA.Check out the best range of beer going around: https://shelterbrewing.com.au/collections/beer Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

 Parting ways with our popular purple people is particularly painful this year. 674 games of experience and 3 meaningful contributors. Time to Restump Podcast all the Docker developments.Any of us may momentarily win an aging process battle, but none of us win the war. While Jimmy Aish would have it in him to go around again, Nat Fyfe and Sonny Walters were formidable in their individual efforts to prolong the inevitable. But it does little to ease the pain of having to say goodbye. However, the cycle of purple life continues and the Freo show must go on. They're certainly not the first three we've had to watch disappear into the horizon and they won't be the last. This fast paced, often ruthless industry doesn't allow for long periods of mourning or reflection. The season's dust is barely settled, the send offs seemed shortened and we suddenly find ourselves in Brownlow medal, draft and trade talk territory. Almost in an instant the conversation switches from ‘who we're losing' to ‘who will take their place.' On some level it feels a little disrespectful, like we've moved on too soon. But such is the nature of the AFL beast.Were Andy Brayshaw and Caleb Serong's dominance of Fremantle's Brownlow votes a true reflection of our group's individual contributions, or was it simply a product of the ‘midfielders' award? Both had very good seasons, but you're trying to tell me the All-Australian jacket wearing Jordan Clark had just a 2-game polling, 4 vote total season? Really? In terms of personnel going forward, what do we need to compliment the list to take another step forward in 2026?With Will Brody and Liam Reidy requesting trades, Quinton Narkle joining the retirees and the unlucky Jack Delean and Odin Jones suffering delisting, it has opened up a substantial 8 list spots so far.The grapevine chatter regarding the possible departure of Sean Darcy just won't quieten down. Is it a case of where there's smoke there's fire or is it all smoke and fiery mirrors? What do the rumours do to Liam Reidy's thought process?33-year-old Collingwood forward Jamie Elliott's name keeps popping up in purple provinces. And while we're on the Collingwood camp, there seems to be a Bobby Hill Freo Fanclub? Regardless of 'get-ability' are they genuine needs?Those names and plenty more are, at the very least, up for discussion. Always plenty of Docker drivel to be discussed. We'll cast the net wide on all things Freo, we'll get an update on JoJo's long-awaited bar opening and the Chief has hinted that he may unfortunately subject us to another episode of the Neighbourhood Watch.With the ink running dry here, let's put down the purple pen, pick up the talking stick and continue on the pod. So, if you haven't got a sock drawer to tidy, grass to watch grow or purple paint to watch dry, by all means, join us and get involved in the conversation. Send us a textSupport the show

Hawthorn coach Dan Webster joins The W Show to discuss rule interpretation changes, one-club mentality at the Hawks and plenty moreSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mark Pownall and Elisha Newell discuss the big news of the week including Iluka mothballing key operations; Pilbara renewables; BGC Cement sale; new CME chief; GST deal defence; data centres; South Perth luxury project; Zorzi Builders troubles; and Freo's developments.

Shaun broke down the upcoming Hawthorn clash, the scrutiny on Ginnivan, and the latest drug test appeals. Later, Freo star Em O’Driscoll joined the studio to talk concussion setbacks and gearing up for the big derby clash.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Barra dropped into the studio in anticipation of a massive weekend of footy with the AFL semi finals, WAFL grand final East Perth v Claremont, the AFLW Derby, plus all the news out of Freo with Neil Erasmus re-signing and James Aish resigning. And of course, who’s Barra tipping?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We’re joined by Jordan Lewis to chat about the AFL finals - Adelaide v Hawthorn, before Wildcat Ben Henshall dropped in to talk season prep. Freo star Jordan Clark jumped in the studio to reflect on the end of the Dockers’ year and what’s next.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Geelong are fit to win the flag & changes Freo need to consider moving into the 2026 season. Lots of questions to get through this week, we love answering them so keep sending them through. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

RoCo and Rocket discuss the possibility of the AFL introducing a 'last disposal' rule, and take a look at the player movement latest, including rumours surrounding Zach Merrett. Plus, Fremantle and GWS's seasons wrapped up, and massive previews of both semifinals. Join Rohan Connolly and Rodney Eade on the Footyology podcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

How rich are Perth bricklayers? WCE AFLW star Ella Roberts on some of her shit-stirring teammates. When did you cop it from a door? How has Freo star Caleb Serong pulled up after their Elimination Final loss?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

“I try to do as few things on purpose as possible.”More than a thousand brewing companies have launched in Australia since the turn of the millennium, but there's been nothing quite like Evil Mega Corp.The one-man “worker's-owned Utopia” is the brainchild of Rhys Lopez, formerly head brewer at Otherside Brewing, and it's fair to say that in the world of Aussie brewers there's nothing quite like Rhys either.It's probably not worth trying to summarise the operation or the man behind it in these notes; as he admits in the chat: “Sometimes I take a joke too far.”Instead, settle in for a conversation – with AIBA 2025 Beer Media winner Guy Southern along as co-host – that goes well beyond the origins of Evil Mega Corp, the wild beers he brews for his Squares, and the subscription model he operates to take in AI, the heroes at Médecins Sans Frontières, travel, and turning his dog into a Pope-like figure, a Roman war elephant and a Mariachi musician.NB If you're watching or listening in time, we're hosting an event with Rhys at Freo.Social on September 20.Ahead of the main chat, James joins Will from Warroora Station in WA to discuss the week's stories, which include a rare foray into the world of whisky thanks to Oz Whisky Review's Luke McCarthy, insight into Seeker Brewing's sustainable new brewery, and a festive take on crowdfunding from Tassie brewery Manchild.Start of segments: 13:13 – Grainstock 2025 Preview 19:06 – Rhys Lopez Part 1 45:45 – Rhys Lopez Part 2To find out more about featuring on The Crafty Pint Podcast or otherwise partnering with The Crafty Pint, contact craig@craftypint.com.

Damian Barrett, Josh Gabelich and Sarah Olle bring you the AFL Daily Round Table in 2025. Start your humpday hearing about the latest news in the world of footy plus light-hearted banter and crazy takes on pop-culture, sport and entertainment. We need to recognize the “impact” Jack Ginnivan has been since he was dropped during the Easter weekend The ridiculous preliminary final numbers that follow Geelong and Collingwood Jordan De Goey’s finals record stacks up Freo miss on their mission statement from 2021 but off the field the club has a strong hold and better placed than where they started out The most famous behinds kicked during the finals series: David Swallow, Tony Lockett, Barry Breen, Lenny Hayes Will anyone beat the North Melbourne AFLW side in 2025? Regular Favourites: Get it off your Chest, Fact or Furphy, Go with your Gut, Out on a Limb Subscribe to AFL Daily wherever you get your podcasts to never miss a moment. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Adelaide fans booing, to the Wildcats gearing up for the new season, to a classic newsreader stuff-up. Then CBass joined the studio chat to break down Freo’s finals campaign and where the team could head next in the trade window.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Do we all need to go guts up in the Bahamas for a while? To be fair to the Gold Coast Suns, if we'd gotten out of jail we would've been charged with stealing. Time to Restump Podcast the 1-point heartbreak.Well that stung and it may have done irreparable damage to our souls. While Freo fans didn't buy into The West's revenue generating clickbait idiocy with their ‘easy Freo final' back page, we all obviously had high hopes of extending the season.However, we got Sunburnt so we bow out of season 2025 with a what would've been, could've been, maybe should've been but didn't quite end up being, result.It was a typical Freo roller coaster season ride as we went from eating the chocolates in the frying pan, to sucking on boiled lollies in the fire. We were a basket case by round 8, finals bound a few games later.We've done the full suite of emotions since Saturday night, but after the mental anguish, pondering the reasons why and the reasons why not, and internally asking ourselves the irrationally instinctive rhetorical questions like, how did this happen, who do we need and who needs to go… we arrive at some sort of pragmatic peace.The basic long and simple short of it is, the Suns were simply better for longer. Now obviously, the superiority for a single point margin time period is all but negligible. But the soul-destroying reality is, that's all that is required.Really other than sporadic poor decision making, some maybe finals frenzied forced skill errors and several less than ideal forward 50 entries, we didn't do too much wrong and the team will benefit from the experience.If you had to pinpoint it without hanging individuals, we'd probably note the 2nd quarter with 5 minutes remaining on the clock. In that period of red time rampage, the Suns managed 6 inside 50s and put 4 goals 1 on the board, while our Freo folk failed to trouble the scorers from 4 inside 50s. Must be said though, generating just 7 scores from 29 inside 50s for a half, tells you you're doing plenty right, but the important part catastrophically wrong.We couldn't get it done for Fyfey and now any on field remnants of the 2013 grand final era are gone. However, we let Nat go gradually which helped ease the pain of goodbye.And while we couldn't get it done for Fyfe, if you can distance yourself from the pain of Saturday night and view it with momentary detachment, it's hard not to have a little smile for the Gold Coast Suns and David Swallow. We know far too well what they have been through and for them to have their first ever draftee kick the winning score in his and his team's first ever final, in what is his retirement year, it's a great story and a wonderful football moment.Ok, enough of that nonsense. So, putting the purple hat back on, we've just put away a 16 win season, we've got one of the league's youngest and most inexperienced lists that's just experienced a final. We've got a collective with a non-traditional professional Fremantle mindset, we've got the right guy in charge and we're on a trend heading in a north east direction. We haven't even cracked the window yet! We're only warming up!We're a bit light on for detail and analysis here so we'll dig much deeper on the pod and relive and re-visit those irrational instinctive questions.So, if you're struggling to come to terms with the result and managing the fall out is too heavy a burden, well many ears make light listening, so come in for the conversation. We'll talk through the temporary trauma, absolve the anguish, make some mental mending milestones and procure the pragmatic perspective ready to purple back up and go again in about 6 months' time.Send us a textSupport the show

JB is in Perth after calling Freo vs Gold Coast, so Billy takes the reins and kicks us off with the All Sports Report - and there's a new deadlift world record. Damian Barrett is in studio with his positives and negatives from the first week of the finals - plus a Tassie Devils coach has been announced. We want you to pat yourself on the back with Monday Brag Artist, Billy takes us through the lighter side of the weekend's footy, and he has a flashback to 1991 and a day out against the Saints. Cricket royalty Adam Gilchrist is in Perth with Jim plugging his new Tequila and talking Ashes, then Billy has a joke about a wooden-legged pig to finish us off.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Shaun broke down the Freo final with Pav - where it all went wrong, and where to next. He also wrapped the Italian Grand Prix in Monza, the latest from the US Open, and of course, slipped in a little bit of Dockers heartbreak therapy.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A tough weekend for Shaun after Freo’s finals heartbreak - to make us all feel better he’s already planning his end-of-year footy trip. Bron Lewis called in ahead of Have You Been Paying Attention?, and Nat confessed to sneaking a nap on her way down south.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Suns cause a huge boilover, knocking off Freo in Perth with a fairytale finish for inaugural Sun David Swallow. Join Barry Denner, Lachy Reid, Xavier Ellis, Andrew Embley, Mark Cometti, and Tom Atkinson for every massive moment.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Shaun couldn’t resist pre-celebrating a Freo win while breaking down Collingwood’s victory over Adelaide. Plus, Will Schofield called in to talk feeling like a Dockers fan, game spying, and whether Collingwood are the ones to beat.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this special preview episode, we take a look at the upcoming finals clash between the Dockers and the Suns. So much to discuss, including ins and outs, where the game will be won and lost, predictions, and of course, Listener's questions. Unlike Duck, don't forget to purchase your Purple Reign merch by clicking here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Browny joined us to chat about all things AFL finals, Shaun revealed how he might celebrate the Freo finals if they get up! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Shaun broke down the Bankwest draw before Jordan Clark dropped by to chat All Australian honours and Freo’s clash with the Gold Coast. Later, Pav checked in to talk surfing, altitude training and Izak Rankine.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

C-Bass joins us in-studio to break down the upcoming Freo final and footy trade chatter. We also check in with the latest in Rugby.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The AFL Minor Round season has been completed and the Western Bulldogs miss out on playing finals after a surprising Freo win away from home.Spida shares his All-Australian team after Brody did his last week. The lads discuss who wins the club b&fs and what really happens on a mad monday.Tune in!

SPORT: Josh's reveals a SECRET new burger joint in LA. LIST: Top 5 places to watch live sport on your phone. AFL: Freo WIN THE GUTS UP CUP. The boys sneak in to the Freo change rooms post game. Pranking Marvel Stadium. Ken Hinkley Tribute. NOTW: Dwaynes callers help with the fixtures. Running: Gout Gout goes SUB 10 & The Lambros are hurting. WANT A COOL HAT? CLICK HERE

It's often said “A wrong King still believes his crown makes him right.” Give it up Kingy, there's no place left to hide. JL has got your number! Time to Restump Podcast Freo's magnificent September securing victory against the dauntless Dogs.There was barely an institution that didn't write us off. The media, the footballing world, the bookies and my postman gave us no hope. But why? Why was so much analytical weight and judgment placed upon the loss to the Brisbane Lions a week bacl? Was our previous 3 months invisible? Did the pundits not even bother to watch the Fox Footy mini's?Justin Longmuir got on the front foot though as he was having none of it and he wasn't shy in letting them know. However, let's hope they all double down and write us off again in 2 weeks' time.   In real time, we'd all be lying if we said we didn't harbour some minor concerns half way through that first quarter. But we'd seen that movie before several times in recent months and, more often than not, it had a favourable twist. Stop, take your hat off and give the defensive collective an acknowledging nod because we were able to build that win on it's ability and relentless efforts to weather the Dog's high pressure, 19 inside fifty storm. It kept us in the game when others couldn't. The individuals were remarkable. No one does what our defensive delegation did to Sam Darcy!Depending on how you view it, its either worrying or pleasing seeing Andy Brayshaw and Caleb Serong combine for just a 5 possession first quarter. Worrying because they got destroyed, but pleasing because we were still able to win centre clearance for the quarter and set up four scoring chances. Hayden Young, take a bow!The Dogs did well at trying to rattle our cages early with their pressure but we dealt with it, we regrouped at quarter time and then we let go with a scintillating period of footy that saw us put an uninterrupted run of 8 goals on the board.Sure, the Dogs have some defensive deficiencies but our forwards were phenomenal, showing no mercy in exploiting the advantage. Everyone got their unhygienic lick of the what would now be germ riddled ice-cream. But even contracting covid was an acceptable risk if it meant seeing Jye Amiss in the embryonic stage of a return to some serious form!If you put your hat back on, can you please remove it once more as we have a moment of respect and marvel at Murphy Reid yet again? Everything he touches turns to gold… or rather goal. It's not too often that a first-year player becomes irreplaceable and a vital cog in the team wheel. It's done, pull your dress down Mary, the shows over. All bets are off…  just give him the rising star medal!And while our hata are still off, give a nod of appreciation to Bailey Banfield who has reinvented himself in a meaningful way.While we appeared to be cruising to victory, the Dogs are too good a team to not mount a comeback. On the back of the magnificent Marcus Bontempelli, he dragged them back to somewhat within striking distance late in the final term. Yes, Ok, a nerve or two crept in, but we're not that same old Fremantle team anymore. We weren't letting this September securing victory slip through our fingers. Bring on September!We didn't put too much weight on last week's loss to the Brisbane Lions and their win over the Hawks justified our position. So, likewise, given the Dog's record against top eight teams, we're not getting carried away with the win over them either. Having said that, it doesn't mean we're not bouncing off the walls excited about being part of September this year!So, you know what to do. If you're foraging for a fistful more of Freo fanfare, don yoSend us a textSupport the show

Shaun wraps his daughter’s weekend footy, the Eagles’ loss to Sydney, and Fremantle’s big win over the Bulldogs. Plus, we look at sport’s billionaire athletes.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

WE HAVE NO CONTENT. This episode is brought to you by Mobil Supreme+ 98 at 7-Eleven. Go Further. Go Premium with Mobil Supreme+ 98 at 7-Eleven. Follow 'The Footy with Broden Kelly' on: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thefootywithbrodenkelly TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thefootywithbroden 00:00 - Intro 02:30 - Round The Grounds 05:30 - Freo vs Doggies 11:45 - Bris vs Hawks 14:06 - In Memoriam 19:14 -  Rankine x AFL x Adelaide 22:30 - The 7-11 Premium 98 Moment of the week Port vs Suns 29:00 - Adelaide vs North 34:00 - Hobart Tales 38:30 - WCE vs Sydney 40:20 - Menulog Ad 47:44 - AFLW 52:15 - GWS vs Saints 54:30 - Carlton vs Essendon 60:00 - Hobart Tales 2 62:00 - Dees vs Collingwood 65:12 - Headlines 67:19 - Malaka Of The Week

Listen to who Tony Shaw thought were the best players on the ground as Freo locked in a spot in the 2025 finals!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jaeger O'Meara joined 3AW Football post-match to discuss Freo's finals berth and how he's preparing for his second-ever finals game.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

News Worthy Friday: In today’s episode, Ben O’Shea unpacks Education Minister Jason Clare’s warning that childcare CCTV is a “honeypot” for predators as major national childcare safety reforms are announced. Plus, the Dockers were busted SPYING on the Bulldogs before must-win clash.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Izak Rankine finding has landed and it's managed to seemingly frustrate all involved parties. We ask Kath Loughnan why. Then we look at the Fremantle Dockers as they prepare for mini-elimination final with the Dogs. The NRL has a double crunch Friday of fixtures. While the Wallabies attempt to break two hoodoos in two weeks. Featured: Kath Loughnan, AFL reporter, Fox Footy. Subscribe to the ABC Sport Newsletter

‘Twas the night before Drem tour, and all through the house: football. 00:00 - Intro 03:30 - News 33:23 - Tipping

Nathan Schmook and Michael Whiting bring you the latest footy news on AFL Daily. It's set to be a super Sunday in the final round of the home and away season. It's a simple equation in front of the Dockers and the Bulldogs, win and you're in this September. Lose and it's all over in 2025. Brisbane are dealing with more injuries heading into their must-win match against the Hawks on Sunday night. Plus, the race for the Rising Star. Murphy Reid or Levi Ashcroft? Which way are our experts leaning? Subscribe to AFL Daily and never miss an episode. Rate and review wherever you listen to podcasts.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The whiplash strikes again! This week though, it's the good kind of shock, as the Lions dominate Freo over in the West to erase the pain of the Swans loss and make another statement to the competition. The formula seems straightforward enough: When our hopes are high, we're disappointed. When our hopes are low, we're elated.It's hard to know just what that means for the next six weeks, but at any rate, we're now locked in for a seventh straight finals campaign - an achievement that eclipses even the dynasty Lions of the early 2000's, and makes us the first reigning premier to make finals since 2022. The question now turns to what role we'll play in that finals campaign.There's a world of difference between third and eighth, and yet it looks likely to be one or the other, with the margins tighter than ever at the top of the table. This week on the podcast, we preview Sunday night's Hawthorn match-up, with the home & away season set to end with a bang as we look to eradicate our Gabba woes when it matters most.Also this week:-Mike has joined the AFLW All Australian panel-Could ‘Two Tall Forwards' be about to make a comeback?-Dom isn't emotionally ready for the wizard hatsAnd much more!

With Shaun away, Kath Loughnan jumps on the line to chat St. Kilda news, Fremantle’s chances for a Grand Final run, and what it’s really like to be a West Coast fan.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode we take a look at the Friday night loss to the Lions, examine the potentials in at Peel, and look forward to how Freo can defeat the Doggies to secure a place in finals. Listener's questions are a real treat this week. Want to support the pod? Grab your Purple Reign Merch HERE! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Catch up on all the footy news from AFL 360, Monday the 18th of August with Gerard Whateley and Garry Lyon. On AFL 360, Gerard and Robbo break down a massive weekend of footy headlines - starting with St Kilda locking in their superstar target and how this affects their salary cap. The boys then dive into Fremantle’s nightmare loss to Brisbane and ask the big question: are their finals hopes suddenly under serious threat? They also unpack Collingwood’s heartbreaking thriller against Adelaide and the momentum shift heading into September. Plus, all the latest around the Rankine drama and what it means for the Crows and the league going forward. For more of the show tune in on Fox Footy & KAYO.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week, we consider whether or not Fremantle has lived up to expectations in 2025, and look at Hawthorn and GWS's recent form. Plus, Harry Sheezel's 54-disposal game, Shannon Neale love, the best dual-position players, Izak Rankine latest, and more! Join Matt Walsh, Jake Michaels, and Champion Data's Christian Joly on the ESPN Footy Podcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This week, our All-Australian locks, AFLW Round One review and meticulous countback of Collingwood's 71 inside 50s. GWS are good except when they're not. Cats are quietly preparing to win the premiership. Give Havana Harris the pill. As we wrote this description Harry Sheezel picked up another 14 disposals! This episode is brought to you by Mobil Supreme+ 98 at 7-Eleven. Go Further. Go Premium with Mobil Supreme+ 98 at 7-Eleven. Follow 'The Footy with Broden Kelly' on: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thefootywithbrodenkelly TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@UCupAkoS_UVbEdPwESNYm5yQ 00:00 - INtro 2:53 - Round The Grounds 5:15 - Pies vs Adelaide 12:10 - Suns vs GWS 17:15 - The 7-11 Premium 98 Moment of the week + North VS Tigers 24:05 - AFLW  28:15 - Freo vs Brisbane 33:33 - Hawks vs Dees 35:45 - All Australian Locks 43:36 - Top 8 Cheez TV Shows 46:00 - Carlton vs Port 49:00 - Syd vs Geelong 52:20 - Headlines 54:16 - Malaka Of The Week

Before Carlton takes on Port Adelaide at Marvel, the team discuss how Bill got to the studio today, and Fremantle's horror loss to Brisbane. Damo has news on Nasiah Wanganeen-Milera, a Nat Fyfe farewell, Chris Fagan pumping up Josh Dunkley, and Geelong's star-studded VFL team. Craft O'Clock rolls around and everybody has something on somebody else, then Xavier Ellis calls in from Perth to talk about Freo's big loss. It's a jam-packed Nuff Nuff segment, then Billy has a Snoop Dogg quiz to finish. Triple M's Saturday Rub is James Brayshaw, Billy Brownless, Bernie Vince, and Damian BarrettSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duck and Oz are joined by Switta from the Freo change rooms following our disappointing loss to Brisbane on Friday nightSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Not sure if Paddy has the conventional Lion taming temperament, but it'll be one hell of a spectacle. Time to Restump Podcast preview Freo's Friday night's clash against the Brissie Lions.It's almost beyond comprehension that we're starting round 23 in the top four. Thinking back to that infamous and well documented appalling performance against St Kilda in round 8, it was unfathomable at the time to even contemplate making the finals. How far we have come in a short space of time… 11 wins from our last 13 games? Shut your face, I don't believe you!We take on the Lions and if we have any chance of remaining in the top four at season's end, we need to ensure it is a successful safari hunt Friday evening. The reigning premiers have chopped up a bit in the last few weeks, losing to the Suns and Swans. Is that a positive or a negative for us? A positive in that they may be a little shaky, but it could well be a negative because they will be filthy and ferocious Friday night. Our form is good, maybe not quite as good as 11 wins from 13 games suggests, but good enough to take it right up to Brisbane, so we shouldn't be fearful going in. But while they've only won 2 final quarter in their previous 6 games and despite having been run down after leading at ¾ time three times this year… I'm not sure we should continue leaving our run until the final term.From our perspective, unfortunately Izzy Dudley is heading back to the twos but we welcome back Corey Wagner for some defensive bulk. For the Lion's Brandon Starcevich makes his return and similar to Wagner, his defensive pressure will be a positive for them.Interestingly enough, Brisbane decided against running two recognised ruckmen to go up against Darcy and Jackson. Surely, we can run Darcy Fort into the ground?While it's an advantage for us that Lachie Neale isn't playing, it would have been fitting for him to be out there against the great Nat Fyfe, maybe for one last time? Brisbane have us and the Hawks to come, it's not outside the realms of possibility that they miss the eight! But right now, nostalgia takes a back seat and sentiment sits on the side-lines because there is serious business to get done. We really want to concentrate on Friday night and we don't want to get ahead of ourselves… but if we beat the Lions this week, the Dogs next week and the Crows can beat the Pies on Saturday, we're a serious chance at hanging onto a top four finish. With it being a double header and Fremantle being the later game, it's the Friday night semi-big stage. So, it should at least halve any possible big stage fright… shouldn't it? However, be that as it may, the overriding problem for us fans is that we can't help the early onset of anxiety!But a problem shared is a problem halved! So, if your nerves are starting to rumble as well, then pitch in and join the pre-game group calming therapy on the preview pod. Preparing a plan B is always prudent… so, maybe bring some Valium with you just in case.Send us a textSupport the show

Jonothan Brown previews the weekend’s footy, Fremantle’s finals chances. Plus, Jordan Clark & Em O’Driscoll on the sold-out Freo game, AFLW season commencing and Nat Fyfe’s retirement. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nathan Schmook and Michael Whiting bring you the latest footy news on AFL Daily. Will the Dockers be motivated by the retirement of Nat Fyfe this week to get over the line against the Lions on Friday night and keep this run of form going? The Giants have a stranglehold over the SUNS winning 14 of the last 15 match ups, will that trend continue? Sarah Black joins us to preview AFLW season 10 which kicks off tonight and there's a very special addition to the Thursday Great Man. Subscribe to AFL Daily and never miss an episode. Rate and review wherever you listen to podcasts.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

From a disappointing loss to the Gold Coast, to an extraordinary win against Collingwood, back to a disappointing loss against Sydney - it's hard to know what to make of where things sit now.Last week, we seemed set for top-two. Now, it's going to be a battle just to make the top eight The mood is flat once again on the Roar Deal, with the highs of last week a distant memory now as season 2025 returns to its precarious position ahead of a must-win clash against Freo over in the west.Also this week:-We preview the opening of the 2025 AFLW season-Who should Lions fans barrack for in the other games this weekend?-Comparing the future prospects of Will and LeviAnd much more!

Many gifts delivered by Round 22. One of those gifts: it is possible that Collingwood miss finals. 00:00 - Round The Grounds 04:20 - Hawks vs Collingwood 12:48 - Dees vs Dogs 18:30 - Hot Wheels Monster Trucks 20:45 - Lions vs Swans 28:30 - Suns VS Carlton 34:40 - Saints vs Tigers 39:20 - Freo vs Port 45:00 - AFLW 48:30 - Adelaide vs WCE 54:00 - Geelong vs Essendon 57:30 - North vs GWS 60:00 - Headlines 62:40 - Malaka Of The week

Plus, Tom's Wattle Park debut broken down in exquisite detail. Follow 'The Footy with Broden Kelly' on: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thefootywithbrodenkelly TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@UCupAkoS_UVbEdPwESNYm5yQ 00:00 - Intro 01:45 - Round The Grounds 02:45 - Tom Played Footy 19:15 - Q-Clash 22:44 - Swans vs GWS 30:00 - Cats vs North 31:00 - Showdown 33:05 - Happy Gilmore 35:45 - Hawks vs Carlton 41:30 - Richmond vs Collingwood 44:40 - Hotel, Couch or Bed 47:30 - Dons vs Doggies 48:15 - Freo vs WCE 48:30 - The Pod Falls Apart From Here

As Billy models the new Triple M Dr Dan Hoodie, we kick the show off with the All Sports Report - featuring footy cricket, and the World Snail Racing Championships. Fremantle's Luke Ryan calls in ahead of the Western Derby on Saturday, then Kathy and Joey battle it out in the Hump Day Quiz. Billy hands the Top 5 over to Dangerous Dave - who runs through the Top 5 Ozzy Osbourne moments of all time, then Herby comes in with some social media feedback for Billy's new name, his craft, and his nude photo. The Living End's Chris Cheney talks about their new album and upcoming tour, and Billy finishes with a joke about a lady having no luck on dating sites.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.