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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.
Gemma Bastiani, Sarah Black, and Sophie Welsh unpack round six of the AFLW, including a pattern-breaking Giants win, a ladder-shaping umpiring decision, Anne Hatchard's impact in front of goal, and who can possibly challenge the Roos?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Gemma Bastiani, Sarah Black and Phoebe McWilliams preview all the footy ahead of round six of the NAB AFLW season. After two ACLs, it’s Lauren Young’s time to shine, Adelaide will have a new forward line this weekend, and it’s a line-in-the-sand game for Essendon and FremantleSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Gemma Bastiani, Sarah Black, and Sophie Welsh chat about St Kilda's Dr Jekyll & Mr Hyde season, how the Giants can change the narrative this year, the win Collingwood was building toward, and who you would rather be of the Swans or the Hawks.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Gemma Bastiani, Sarah Black and Phoebe McWilliams preview all the action ahead of round five of the NAB AFLW season. Garner’s back, the Hawks’ key outs are affecting their game and what are the trends from the first month of the season?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Gemma Bastiani, Sarah Black, and Sophie Welsh ask what's holding Greater Western Sydney back, if the Cats and Lions are back in action, and chat about the exciting young star down at Princes ParkSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Gemma Bastiani, Phoebe McWilliams, and Kaitlyn Ferber delve into Geelong's huge decision to drop captain Meghan McDonald, Richmond and Geelong's must-win games this weekend, and why last year's challenges are serving the Demons nowSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Gemma Bastiani and Sarah Black recap NAB AFLW round three including a worrying trend at Hawthorn, why it's not all bad at the Gold Coast, the AFLW's big improvers, and concerns for WalyalupSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Gemma Bastiani, Phoebe McWilliams, and Sophie Welsh discuss how the Bombers cope without Bonnie Toogood, why rucks are under more pressure than ever, and the feel-good comebacks of Nell Morris-Dalton and Daisy WalkerSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Gemma Bastiani and Sarah Black break down the action from round two of the NAB AFLW season. It's not all about the kids, some big concerns at Tigerland, and St Kilda and Fremantle's reality checkSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Gemma Bastiani and Sarah Black take a look at all the AFLW news ahead of round two, including Hawthorn coach Dan Webster’s successful hunt for a missing dogSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Gemma Bastiani and Sarah Black discuss the fallout of round one of the NAB AFLW season, including what the Saints got right - and what the Crows got wrong, the immediate impact of draftees, and how rule changes have changed the gameSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Gemma Bastiani and Sarah Black dissect Thursday night’s season-openers and the impressive debutants, and run their eyes over the remaining round one matchesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Gemma Bastiani and Sarah Black chat the return of Sydney co-captain Chloe Molloy, the quartet of Irish players who have just touched down in Australia, and a handful of players fighting to get up for round one.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. 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.
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.
Gemma Bastiani and Sarah Black preview every club ahead of the 10th NAB AFLW season on new podcast The W Download. How will Gold Coast cope as a handful of key players race the clock for round one? Will young star Lauren Young finally get her Port Adelaide debut? And can the Swans bounce back to finals? Subscribe to AFLW podcast channel to never miss a moment of the W-DownloadSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Gemma Bastiani and Sarah Black preview every club ahead of the 10th NAB AFLW season on new podcast The W Download. Can Geelong cover the absence of some key stars? Can North Melbourne go back-to-back? And which addition will prove to be the most valuable at GWS this year? Subscribe to AFLW podcast channel to never miss a moment of the W-DownloadSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Gemma Bastiani and Sarah Black preview every club ahead of the 10th NAB AFLW season on new podcast The W Download. Are the Tigers well-placed to break through for a finals win? Which young Bombers will help Bonnie and Maddy this year? And how are Docker duo Kiara Bowers and Ange Stannett tracking? Subscribe to AFLW podcast channel to never miss a moment of the W-DownloadSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Gemma Bastiani and Sarah Black preview every club ahead of the 10th NAB AFLW season on new podcast The W Download. Can Melbourne bounce back despite injuries? Who is the underrated addition at the Hawks? And how do the Eagles continue to improve under Daisy Pearce? Subscribe to AFLW podcast channel to never miss a moment of the W-DownloadSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Gemma Bastiani and Sarah Black preview every club ahead of the 10th NAB AFLW season on new podcast The W Download. Are the Lions primed for flag No.3? What is the gap on St Kilda’s list? And the impact of another big injury scare at the Pies. Subscribe to AFLW podcast channel to never miss a moment of the W-DownloadSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Gemma Bastiani and Sarah Black preview every club ahead of the 10th NAB AFLW season on new podcast The W Download. The Bulldogs draftee ready to do some damage. Is this Irishwoman’s return the best addition at Princes Park this year? And are the Crows going to send Matthew Clarke out on a high? Subscribe to AFLW podcast channel to never miss a moment of the W-DownloadSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
As the AFLW enters its 10th season, Gemma Bastiani chats with some of the inaugural players that are still playing today. These are the Inaugurals. On this episode, Gemma chats with Adelaide triple-premiership player Stevie-Lee Thompson, who grew up in New Zealand, a long way from Australian rules football. Her career has taken her from being in the inaugural group of Crows based in Darwin to now being a triple-premiership player. If you or anyone you know needs support, contact:• Headspace on 1800 650 890 or headspace.org.au• Lifeline: 13 11 14 or lifeline.org.au• 13YARN: 13 92 76 or 13yarn.org.au• Beyond Blue: 1300 22 4636 or beyondblue.org.au• Urgent Help - Play AFL: play.afl/urgent-helpSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
As the AFLW enters its 10th season, Gemma Bastiani chats with some of the inaugural players that are still playing today. These are the Inaugurals. On this episode, Gemma chats with Western Bulldogs captain Deanna Berry, who has overcome four shoulder reconstructions and an ACL injury to forge a stellar career that has seen her win a Premiership and now captain one of the AFLW's inaugural clubs. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.