Podcast appearances and mentions of gemma bastiani

Joel Peterson, Kaitlyn Ferber, and Gemma Bastiani wrap up the first round of the 2026 NAB AFLW season, identifying the team that had a concerning showing, important wins on the road, and can we trust the Giants just yet? Timecodes:1:13 - Bidding a champion player goodbye2:24 - Draftee hits the AFLW with a bang3:42 - Swans kick off a new era in style5:28 - Important win for Port Adelaide on the road6:40 - Magnet switch at the Crows9:58 - The coaching move of the weekend12:29 - How soon can we trust the Giants?13:58 - Early concerns for the Dockers17:18 - What didn't work for the CatsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sarah Black & Gemma Bastiani preview the rest of round one, including a potential shootout at Ikon Park, which fixture is game of the round, and the love for debutant announcements Timecodes:0:44 - Is Hawthorn v Melbourne going to be a shootout?5:25 - Fremantle's big addition7:04 - Game of the round9:10 - The Giants' big hits12:20 - Debutants to watch forSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Joel Peterson, Kaitlyn Ferber, and Gemma Bastiani break down the AFLW season opener, including naming the potential recruit of the year, who could be All-Australian by season's end, and whether the marquee match to kick off the season worked. Timecodes: 0:31 - Best thing from the weekend3:43 - Is this Carlton's one weakness?6:53 - What hurt the Saints8:26 - The Blues' attacking game9:10 - Carlton is the real deal12:05 - And unmitigated success to launch the seasonSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Gemma Bastiani and Sarah Black preview the AFLW season-opener between the Saints and the Blues, and run their eyes over a few clubs with serious injury concerns 1.15 - St Kilda's new-look forward line2.22 - How Lauren Bella's injury will cost Carlton7.31 - Eden Zanker’s mysterious foot injury9.35 - The reason behind the rush of replacement players11.48 - Melbourne's lengthy injury listSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Joel Peterson, Kaitlyn Ferber, and Gemma Bastiani discuss the success of Australia v Ireland on Saturday, what it was like to be in the Irish camp, if the margin reflects the quality of the game, and where to next? Timecodes:0:32 - Best thing we saw3:55 - The game itself7:25 - Collateral damage for Ellie McKenzie8:28 - Players with extra strings to their bow12:48 - What it was like inside the Irish camp15:34 - Did the margin accurately represent the game?17:27 - What’s next for rep footy in the AFLW?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sarah Black, Emily Patterson, and Gemma Bastiani chat all things Australia v Ireland: Who wins, who's best on ground, and who are we excited to see play together.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sarah Black and Gemma Bastiani take a look at Brisbane and Richmond ahead of the 2026 AFLW season, discussing how the Lions come back from a big Grand Final loss, and the player that can reshape the TigersSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Phoebe McWilliams and Gemma Bastiani delve into the changing landscape of Melbourne, and what needs to go right for Carlton to remain in the mix. Timecodes:0:50 - Can the Blues back up last year's form?5:05 - Why Sophie McKay remains the player to watch6:03 - Melbourne in an interesting spot10:01 - How a rule change may give fans a different look at this inaugural playerSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sarah Black and Gemma Bastiani look ahead for everyone's favourite youngsters West Coast, and the juggernaut that is North Melbourne. Episode guide:0:29 - Can West Coast take the next step forward?4:18 - The rule change signalling a breakout season for a young Eagle6:15 - North Melbourne as the hunted9:08 - A fascinating round one game11:58 - What position will Kristie-Lee Weston-Turner play?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Kaitlyn Ferber and Gemma Bastiani look at the state of Essendon's list - and the exciting long-term signings - and worry about what injuries to key players might do to the Swans' hype in 2026. Episode guide:0:14 - Can Essendon shake off the "fickle" label?5:05 - The draftee Bombers fans can get excited about6:08 - Dampening some of the Swans' hype9:58 - A former No.1 pick is finding her groove See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Joel Peterson and Gemma Bastiani kick off W Daily (previously W Download) AFLW club previews with Greater Western Sydney and Gold Coast. Can they move up the ladder in 2026? Episode guide:2:40 - Why the Giants are an interesting proposition in 20266:17 - Is this veteran in the Giants' best team?10:00 - The Giants' player to watch10:57 - The Suns' forward planning15:55 - A forgotten SunSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sarah Black and Gemma Bastiani take a deep dive into the 2026 NAB AFLW fixture, with winners, losers, double-headers and scheduling quirks all featuringSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Gemma Bastiani, Sarah Black, and Joel Peterson discuss Gemma's chosen AFLW Team of the Decade, including why some players were named, why others missed, and the most controversial omission. Timecodes: 1:30 - Setting up the team 2:57 - Defenders 7:20 - Forwards 13:53 - Rucks 14:40 - Wingers 17:17 - Midfielders See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Gemma Bastiani and Sarah Black recap all the news in a very busy AFLW off-season including all six new coaching appointments, the upcoming pre-season draft, confirmation of an AFLW salary cap, double headers on the cards, and moreSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sarah Black and Gemma Bastiani pick apart the 2025 Telstra AFLW Draft, covering the bolters, slides and absolute draft stealsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Gemma Bastiani and Kaitlyn Ferber identify each club's list gap, and who they should target at Monday's Telstra AFLW Draft. Timecodes:0:42 - Adelaide2:23 - Brisbane3:48 - Carlton5:33 - Collingwood6:31 - Essendon7:17 - Fremantle8:02 - Geelong8:45 - Gold Coast9:45 - Greater Western Sydney11:09 - Hawthorn11:59 - Melbourne13:11 - North Melbourne14:02 - Port Adelaide14:54 - Richmond16:31 - St Kilda18:03 - Sydney19:46 - West Coast20:45 - Western BulldogsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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.

Gemma Bastiani, Sarah Black, and Kaitlyn Ferber name Adelaide the most intriguing side of the year, reflect on the joy of West Coast's continued improvement, and the shot Melbourne fired in November Timecodes: 0:22 - Was Adelaide the most intriguing side of the year? 6:56 - The joy that West Coast's continual growth brought 12:29 - Melbourne's shot fired across the AFLW See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Gemma Bastiani, Sarah Black, and Kaitlyn Ferber dive into what the Giants need to get right this off season, what Fremantle nailed late in the year, and Port Adelaide's evolving game style. Timecodes: 0:25 - The changes GWS needs to make in the off season 5:46 - Fremantle's early blows that hurt late 10:04 - Port Adelaide's tale of two halves See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Gemma Bastiani, Sarah Black, and Kaitlyn Ferber assess the seasons of those who finished at the pointy end in North Melbourne and Brisbane, as well as wooden spooner Gold Coast. Timecodes: 0:32 - Brisbane's season of re-tooling 6:03 - A wooden spoon for Gold Coast 11:48 - North Melbourne's back-to-back season See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Gemma Bastiani, Sarah Black, and Kaitlyn Ferber chat about Carlton's surging season, ask if Geelong became irrelevant in 2025, and note the big leap forward the Western Bulldogs took. Timecodes: 0:26 - Carlton the fan favourites 6:53 - Did Geelong become irrelevant in 2025? 11:21 - The Bulldogs' big steps forward See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Gemma Bastiani, Sarah Black, and Kaitlyn Ferber dive into the seasons of Hawthorn, Sydney, and Collingwood, including where the Hawks went wrong, what the Swans can learn from North Melbourne, and the stat that would be worrying the Pies Timecodes: 0:28 - Sydney's funny old year 6:10 - Collingwood's second season under Sam Wright 11:42 - A weird year for Hawthorn See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Gemma Bastiani, Sarah Black and Kaitlyn Ferber break down the seasons of St Kilda, Richmond, and Essendon, including highlights, players who should be moved on, and priorities for next year.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Gemma Bastiani, Sarah Black, and Sophie Welsh chat all things AFLW Grand Final, including what North Melbourne did so well, what went wrong for Brisbane, standout players, and moreSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sarah Black and Gemma Bastiani preview the 2025 NAB AFLW Grand Final between Brisbane and North Melbourne - the big match-ups, a case for each team, and the potential game-breakersSee 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.

Sarah Black, Gemma Bastiani, Riley Beveridge and Nat Edwards preview the 2025 NAB AFLW Grand Final, including why you should never write off the Lions and how the Roos can be beaten, as well as the latest on the upcoming trade periodSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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.

Gemma Bastiani, Sarah Black, and Sophie Welsh dive into this weekend’s preliminary final match-ups, tip both games, and draw some parallels between North Melbourne and the AshesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dan Lowther and Geelong have 'parted ways', and Sarah Black, Gemma Bastiani and Sophie Welsh take a look at the falloutSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sarah Black, Gemma Bastiani and Sophie Welsh discuss whether we’ve seen the last of a Crows dynasty, why Hawthorn’s problems involve more than just player availability, and why Carlton is this year’s Port AdelaideSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Alex de Minaur has had a rollercoaster of a week at the ATP finals. Losing a match after serving for it, to qualifying for the semi-finals by beating world number six Taylor Fritz. Can the Australian harness the emotional swing with one eye on a match up with Jannik Sinner and the other on a home Summer of tennis? Plus the AFLW finals are into their second week, so who makes it through for a shot at the grand final? Featured: Peter Johnston, former ATP player and tournament director. Gemma Bastiani, ABC commentator. Subscribe to the ABC Sport Newsletter

Gemma Bastiani, Sarah Black and Kaitlyn Ferber preview the two AFLW semi-finals ahead of Saturday's matches. Hawthorn is running out of players, Adelaide has a decision to make, Melbourne has lost a star and it's all fun and games at CarltonSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Gemma Bastiani, Sarah Black, and Sophie Welsh break down the opening round of finals, including some strange scenes from the Hawks, the Blues’ entertainment value, the triumphant Lions, and should there be a wild card round in the AFLW?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Gemma Bastiani, Kaitlyn Ferber, and Sophie Welsh turn an eye to the first week of finals, including Carlton’s decisions at the selection table and North Melbourne’s attacking boost, while the Swans part ways with head coach Scott Gowans0:32 - Sydney and Scott Gowans part ways3:24 - Curiosities in Carlton’s team selection7:48 - Roos get star forwards back11:25 - Who wins between the Demons and Lions13:00 - Saints in finals for the first timeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Gemma Bastiani, Sarah Black, and Sophie Welsh dissect the final round of the home and away season, focusing on the Saints' big loss before finals, a gritty win from the Crows, and match-ups that we've seen beforeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Kate McCarthy and Gemma Bastiani question St Kilda’s finals credentials, dissect a big concern for the Lions, and posit why an all-time rivalry is brewing between North Melbourne and Hawthorn on The WrapSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Gemma Bastiani and Sarah Black take a look at all the action ahead of the final round of the NAB AFLW season. The Eagles have mixed news at selection, four finals spots on the line for six teams, and new merch and uniforms are hitting the AFLW next year 0:57 - West Coast's good/bad selection news4.48 - All the finals permutations9.17 - Hawthorn's big ruck call11.10 - The changing look of AFLW See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Gemma Bastiani, Sarah Black, and Sophie Welsh dissect a big round 11, including how the Lions exerted control at Springfield, a history-making night for Port Adelaide, worrying results for the Eagles, and are the Blues back? 0:27 - How the Lions exerted control4:02 - Showdown heroics7:51 - Is West Coast's maiden finals berth now in doubt?10:19 - Are the Blues back?11:28 - Lightning strikes twiceSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Gemma Bastiani, Sarah Black and Kaitlyn Ferber take a look at all the action ahead of round 11 of the NAB AFLW season. Nat Exon’s playing for a fourth club, Port Adelaide is hoping to notch its first W Showdown win, and North Melbourne makes a call on one of its veterans. 0.45 - The mystery of Nat Exon's return to AFLW2.30 - Can Port Adelaide win its maiden W Showdown?6.10 - The quick return of Courtney Hodder7.09 - Chloe Molloy to miss the Swans' must-win match8.05 - North resting vs St Kilda's injury wardSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Gemma Bastiani, Sarah Black, and Sophie Welsh dissect AFLW round 10, including each host's team on the rise, a Bulldog who is back at their best, St Kilda's injury woes, and a rule that has gone by the wayside.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sarah Olle and Gemma Bastiani wrap up all the AFLW action following round nineSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Gemma Bastiani, Sarah Black, and Kaitlyn Ferber dissect round nine of the NAB AFLW season, including huge wins from Sydney and Fremantle, if Melbourne is still the second best side, which team can cause some chaos in the final three weeks, and who we're putting a line through... officiallySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Gemma Bastiani, Kaitlyn Ferber and Phoebe McWilliams discuss Sydney's freefall after a strong opening month, the changing landscape at the selection table, and all things Pride guernseySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Gemma Bastiani, Sarah Black, and Sophie Welsh chat round eight of the 2025 NAB AFLW season, including Richmond's breakthrough victory, if this is the most inconsistent version of Adelaide we've ever seen, who we're putting a line through, and where the Power is at.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Gemma Bastiani, Sarah Black and Sophie Welsh take a look at all the action ahead of round eight of the NAB AFLW season. Which Saints and Giants teams will show up? How will the Hawks cover the loss of Emily Bates? And who’s set to have a big say in the race to finals?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Gemma Bastiani, Sarah Black, and Michael Whiting discuss the Saints’ record-breaking comeback, the Eagles’ flu game, the ladder logjam, and take a closer look at Brisbane and Gold CoastSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Gemma Bastiani and Sarah Black are joined by WA reporter Nathan Schmook ahead of round seven of the NAB AFLW season. The under-siege Bombers face North Melbourne, we take a deep dive on the WA teams, and ponder AFLW auras. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Joe Pignataro, Gemma Bastiani and Sarah Black bring you the latest women's footy news on AFL Daily. Gemma and Sarah have been inside the four walls of all the non-Victorian AFLW clubs throughout the pre-season, today we find out what they learnt leading into the opening round of matches. The burning questions facing all the Victorian clubs as well with all the action set to kick off this Thursday night when Carlton face Collingwood at Ikon Park. Subscribe to AFL Daily and never miss an episode. Rate and review wherever you listen to podcasts.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Joe Pignataro, Gemma Bastiani and Sarah Black bring you the latest women's footy news on AFL Daily. As we close in on the start of season 10 for the NAB AFLW, we recount the lay of the land from 2024 as the competition chases the Kangaroos. How will this season be structured, what did we learn from the pre-season and our crystal ball predictions ahead of the first round of matches kickstarting on Thursday night. Subscribe to AFL Daily and never miss an episode. Rate and review wherever you listen to podcasts.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.