Podcast appearances and mentions of James Hird

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Brendan McCartney explains why he thinks Hird would be great for the Bombers and highlights the key strengths he would bring to the struggling club. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Callum Twomey provides 3AW Football with an update on Essendon's coaching race, featuring Dean Solomon and James Hird.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sarah Hosking comes in for Kate McCarthy this week, and she has come fully loaded - with Isaac teasing to tell a story about a VHS tape. Hosko talks about the mad dash she had to make to catch a flight last week, before the team gets into a round of Unpopular Opinions - and the Hall of Fame, the countup clock, and interstate travel are all in the firing line. Essendon's search for a coach continues to be at the head of The Chief's Agenda, as favouritism appears to have swung away from James Hird. Adelaide coach Matthew Nicks joins the team from the boundary, before some very weird chat about calves, and Isaac's Penthouse Or Outhouse.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Eddie McGuire and James Hird look ahead to Round 14, although Eddie doesn’t really care as the Pies have the Bye. Hirdy has some Captaincy advice for James Sicily and which players should be hanging up the boots at the end of the year. EDDIE AND JIMMY ON INSTRAGRAMSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Eddie McGuire and James Hird discuss the biggest issues from Round 13. The Big Freeze 12, Hirdy is all for the AFL’s ‘rule of the week’, Eddie urges the club bosses to take a stand against the AFL Commission ahead of the Tasmania Devils license and they both don’t think Billy Frampton has a case to answer for his tackle on Brody Mihocek.EDDIE AND JIMMY ON INSTRAGRAMSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Eddie McGuire and James Hird answer your questions. Should the Bombers look to build a home in the Northern Territory, Hirdy has his say, and Eddie lashes out at the Sydney domination. EDDIE AND JIMMY ON INSTRAGRAMSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

If you are worried about China taking over due to having better robots than the yanks, I got mixed messages for ya here. This was created using DeepSeek v4 Pro. Remember when DeepSeek could do the same thing as chatGPT but on shitty processors and not much RAM? All those stocks shit themselves? Oh what memories. Would have been a great time to buy NVIDIA stocks. I didn't, if you're asking....It's pretty good but it really didn't follow the instruction in the prompt that Joel Hill is Jack the Insider on the transcript. So that's a minus point. But also, this took fucking ages to generate. It's better than lots of the yankee slop but damn son this took MINUTES. So they might take over if we are patient or whatever. Enjoy the episode. ----------------------------------------------Joel Hill (Jack the Insider) and Hong Kong Jack return for a sprawling episode that tackles two of the biggest stories shaping politics in 2026. The pair open with the jaw-dropping Redbridge poll putting One Nation at 31% of the primary vote — a number that would all but wipe the National Party off the federal map and potentially deliver Anthony Albanese a strengthened majority government by splintering the right. Joel and Jack clash over whether culture-war grievances or material concerns are driving the surge, while drawing historical parallels to Joh for Canberra and the DLP split of the 1950s.The conversation then crosses hemispheres for a tour through UK chaos: Peter Mandelson's leaked dossier exposing a rudderless No. 10 under Keir Starmer, Nicola Sturgeon's estranged husband pleading guilty to embezzling SNP donations on a surreal shopping spree of Lalique salt shakers, seven Dysons, and a motorhome with four miles on the clock, and a deeply troubling police body-cam incident that has reignited the two-tier policing debate ahead of three critical by-elections.The centrepiece of the episode is a sober, hour-long deep dive into the COVID-19 pandemic and what Australia has refused to learn. The Two Jacks lay out the true death toll (perhaps 22 to 69 million globally), the devastating scale of long COVID, the vaccine rollout failures, the absurdities of hotel quarantine with rubbish bags over heads, and why governments and public health officials are desperate to avoid a Royal Commission. They close by asking whether the next pandemic will meet a population that has permanently lost trust in its leaders — and whether we'll simply repeat the mistakes of both COVID and the Spanish flu.Sport provides a lighter coda: the Carlton revival under an interim coach, James Hird's awkward candidacy at Essendon, the expanded 48-team World Cup that nobody seems excited about, and a formidable New Zealand Test side taking on England at Lord's.00:00:25 — Introduction Joel welcomes listeners to Episode 159, recorded 4 June. Today: Australian political news, a check-in on the UK, and a deep dive into the COVID-19 pandemic.00:01:21 — The Redbridge Poll: One Nation at 31% The AFR's Redbridge poll: One Nation 31%, Labor 28%, LNP 20%, Greens 12%. The two-party preferred is now being calculated as One Nation versus Labor — a seismic shift in how Australian politics is measured.00:03:12 — Not Just a Protest Vote Jack argues this is real, not a re-run of Hanson's 1990s flash-in-the-pan. The South Australian state election and the Farrah by-election suggest One Nation support is durable. Joel counters that protest votes can be expressed at the ballot box and that Australians are tiring of pluralism.00:04:09 — If One Nation Succeeds, Labor Wins The cruel irony: One Nation's rise probably delivers Labor government. The National Party could simply disappear. The DLP kept the Coalition in power for decades as an anti-Labor party; One Nation may do the reverse.00:05:46 — Scrutiny and Splintering Joel notes One Nation's policies are "two-sentence fragments" and motherhood statements. When proper scrutiny arrives, the contradictions will surface. Hanson's parliamentary attendance is as poor as imaginable.00:08:22 — The Third Rail Jack argues populists succeed because they discuss what polite society won't: immigration, culture wars, welcome to country rituals. The major parties must engage these topics or cede the ground entirely.00:11:34 — Feeling Unheard The core driver, Jack contends: voters feel sneered at and silenced by mainstream politics. It's not about flag counts, it's about being listened to.00:13:50 — What Actually Drives Votes Joel pushes back: voting determinants are the household economy, migration, climate change — not culture war trivia. Culture wars "don't amount to a hill of beans" at the ballot box.00:14:51 — The DLP Parallel Both agree the One Nation phenomenon most closely resembles the DLP split of the 1950s and 60s — a right-wing fracture that delivered Labor government after Labor government.00:17:18 — The Republic Referendum Lesson Jack recalls the 1999 republic referendum: pro-republicans split between models rather than uniting, scuppering the whole project. Voters will vote their preference even knowing it helps their enemy.00:19:32 — UK Parallels: Accommodate or Fight? Significant figures in the UK Tory party are debating whether to fight Reform or reach an accommodation. Tony Abbott recently said the Liberal Party won't criticise Pauline Hanson.00:21:48 — Joh for Canberra Redux Imre Salusinszky's comparison: this is "Joh for Canberra" all over again. But Joel notes Joh's moment lasted months; One Nation's has already lasted years.00:24:08 — State Election Previews Joel predicts the Victorian state election will be chaotic and peculiar — a government that's been in power too long, an opposition that may not be up to the task, and One Nation peeling votes from safe Labor seats. NSW will give a clearer reading.00:25:44 — Hanson "Ready to Govern" — from the Senate? Pauline Hanson announced she's ready to govern. Joel asks: shouldn't she contest a lower-house seat first? Jack recalls the only precedent: John Gorton became PM while still a senator, but had to be eased into Kooyong.00:28:20 — The Mandelson Dossier: Starmer's Empty Suit Jack's read of the leaked Mandelson documents: ministers don't know what the PM wants, there's zero respect or fear of his authority. Starmer comes across as an empty chair. One minister's text: "Every meeting with Labour MPs — it's all about who can we tax to pay benefits to other people."00:30:50 — Mandelson's Legal Peril Mandelson is under police investigation for misconduct in public office. Could face charges — the seriousness depends on whether it's mere misconduct or genuine bribery for foreign interests.00:31:49 — The Nicola Sturgeon Saga Her estranged husband has pleaded guilty to embezzling roughly £400,000 in SNP donations. The shopping list: six high-end coffee machines, seven Dyson vacuums, Lalique salt and pepper shakers, Montblanc pens, Swiss watches, an iJag, part of a Volkswagen, and a motorhome with four miles on the clock parked at his 92-year-old mother's house. Nicola claims she "didn't go in the kitchen much."00:34:20 — The BBC Interview Laura Kuenssberg's forensic interview with Sturgeon — "not quite Prince Andrew, but not much better." Sturgeon has been cleared by Police Scotland, but her reputation, already damaged by the Alex Salmond trial, is now in tatters.00:35:05 — Will He Go to Prison? £400,000 is a substantial sum. With another £600,000 unaccounted for, a custodial sentence seems likely. The money was ring-fenced for a second independence referendum push.00:36:50 — Money Laundering or Conspicuous Consumption? Joel wonders if the bizarre purchases — multiple watches on the same day — were an amateur money-laundering attempt: buy goods with SNP funds, sell them quietly for cash.00:38:23 — UK By-elections: Makerfield Looms Three by-elections on 18 June, including the critical Makerfield contest. Andy Burnham, Greater Manchester's high-profile mayor, is the tepid favourite. Low turnout could help him return to Westminster.00:39:30 — The Body-Cam Incident A white teenager accused of racially vilifying a Sikh man was stabbed — and police arrested the bleeding victim, not the attacker. Body-cam footage shows the victim saying "I can't breathe, I've been stabbed" while officers dismiss him. Joel calls the footage "just awful."00:41:22 — Two-Tier Policing Jack traces UK policing's overcorrection: after the Macpherson/Lawrence report, guidelines were rewritten so aggressively that they've produced a pattern of questionable enforcement that devastates community trust — and plays directly into Tommy Robinson's hands.00:42:08 — NSW Police on Four Corners Joel recommends the harrowing Four Corners investigation: bashings in custody, false arrests, an officer who threw body-cam footage into Sydney Harbour, and two undercover officers jailed for a savage assault. The problem today is general duties policing, not the specialist squads of the 1980s. Some command areas are far worse than others — a leadership failure.00:44:55 — Victoria Police: Under-Resourced, Not Corrupt Joel shares an anecdote: two divisional vans for 80,000 people in outer-east Melbourne. Tough work being a police officer; even tougher being a good one.The COVID-19 Reckoning00:45:09 — Why This Matters Joel sets the frame: we parked COVID in 2023 with a hangover but never understood what we'd been through. Today's episode aims to crack that problem.00:45:51 — The True Death Toll Officially: 7 million dead. But most countries stopped testing and stopped reporting cause-of-death data to the WHO. Using excess mortality, the real toll is between 22 and 69 million — at the high end, exceeding the Spanish flu.00:47:02 — Long COVID's Shadow Roughly 400 million people globally (6% of the population) have experienced long COVID. In Australia alone, between 200,000 and 500,000 people are living with or have lived with the condition. Second infections can be worse. Emerging links to cardiovascular disease, type 2 diabetes, and accelerated dementia.00:49:43 — The Collective Amnesia Governments worldwide have "a collective embarrassment" about how they handled the pandemic, Jack says. They want it in the history books and forgotten. Joel says this is a grave mistake for public trust — and for public health, given COVID is now a permanent fixture alongside flu season.00:50:50 — Why Excess Deaths Are the Only Honest Metric All other figures are "kind of made up" because attribution methods vary wildly between countries. Excess deaths remain elevated in Australia and most nations.00:51:25 — Children and COVID Bobby Kennedy Jr. removed under-18s from government-supported vaccines in the US. Joel argues this is a disastrous move given mounting evidence that childhood COVID infection leads to higher rates of long-term chronic illness.00:52:47 — Why No Royal Commission? Not just politicians protecting themselves — public health officials and much of the media wanted to avoid scrutiny of their judgments and actions during the pandemic.00:53:32 — The Media's Abdication Jack watched "a lot" of Daniel Andrews's daily press conferences. Only two journalists ever asked pertinent questions: Rachel Baxendale and Leigh Sales. Nobody asked why curfews, why beach arrests, why the disparate impact on tradies and cafe owners while the "laptop class" actually made money working from home.00:56:14 — Andrews's Immense Popularity Joel adds context: Andrews was wildly popular at the time, which partly explains the media's deference — though Jack insists that shouldn't have mattered.00:57:34 — The Curfew Nonsense Curfews were about giving law enforcement the easiest possible environment, Joel says — and should have been acknowledged as such and wound back sooner. Meanwhile, Bondi's wealthy swam en masse while Western Sydney's working-class communities were treated harshly.00:57:59 — The Vaccine Rollout Failure The Morrison government bet everything on AstraZeneca — the non-mRNA, first-available vaccine. Then rare blood-clotting issues emerged (seven deaths, mainly men aged 40–49). Meanwhile, Australia was left waiting for Pfizer and other mRNA vaccines because no other supply deals had been secured.00:59:37 — Omicron Breaks the Pandemic's Back The Omicron variant emerged from South Africa: more infectious but far less lethal. Combined with 95%+ vaccination rates among Australians over 18, it effectively ended the acute phase — though at the cost of entrenched mistrust.01:00:38 — Government Overreach and Broken Trust Jack's core criticism: governments outsourced decision-making to public health officials rather than making political judgments that balanced competing interests. Joel counters that it would have been a "bold move" for politicians with no scientific background to contradict public health advice.01:02:19 — "Just Let It Rip" Was Never an Option The three countries with the highest COVID mortality — Brazil (highest), United States (second), India (third) — were all led by populist governments that largely refused mandates. Letting it rip was devastating.01:03:27 — The ADF Quarantine Scandal Scott Morrison refused to allow ADF quarantine facilities to be used for returning travellers. Instead, people were crammed into hotels with gaps under the doors. Joel recalls the "rubbish bags over heads" episode in Victoria — dark green plastic bags as infection control.01:05:00 — The Inquiry's Recommendations Create a proper Australian CDC. Release expert advice publicly. Better national planning with clear political accountability. And critically: politicians must own the big decisions on freedoms and spending instead of hiding behind experts.01:06:01 — The Next Pandemic There will be another one. If it's a respiratory, airborne pathogen like COVID, similar circumstances will return. Are we ready? Probably not. Will we close the country again? The economic damage — unemployment hitting 7.5% in 2020 — was enormous, even if it recovered to 3.5% by pandemic's end.01:08:06 — Who Was Left Behind? The arts community was inexplicably excluded from JobSeeker and JobKeeper. Meanwhile, the "laptop class" working from home effectively got a 15% pay rise by eliminating commuting costs. Bunnings did very well; so did companies that kept JobKeeper without passing it to employees.01:11:14 — The Human Cost of Lockdowns Public housing towers in Flemington were locked down. Joel recalls one family: an African-Australian single mother with nine children in a two-bedroom commission flat, trapped. Jack calls what happened with schools "disgraceful." But Joel notes the evidence now shows childhood COVID infection has serious long-term health consequences, complicating the retrospective judgment.01:13:59 — Will We Learn Anything? Jack's bleak prediction: the next pandemic is probably far enough away that we'll take no notice of COVID's lessons and make the same mistakes. Joel agrees — we didn't learn from the Spanish flu a century ago either.01:15:51 — Malcolm Roberts and Vaccine Misinformation The One Nation senator claims 70,000 Australians died from COVID vaccines — a figure with no evidentiary support, built by misattributing excess deaths. In reality, mRNA technology is now being deployed as a cancer treatment, showing promise against bowel and pancreatic cancers.01:17:36 — Trust Destroyed If the next pandemic arrives within this generation, governments will face a population that has lost faith. If it takes 50 years, the damage may have faded. Western Australia, meanwhile, locked itself down with negligible deaths and actually loved the isolation — provided the iron ore and LNG ships kept moving.01:20:37 — The Spanish Flu Echo Joel's closing historical note: Australia's response to the Spanish flu in 1919–1921 was nearly identical to COVID — lockdown disputes, police arresting people for not wearing masks, states fighting the newly created federal Department of Health. The whole thing collapsed into acrimony the moment state rivalries flared. A century later, nothing had changed.01:21:48 — Federation as Fatal Flaw Jack adds: the three high-mortality COVID countries (US, Brazil, India) share a feature beyond populist leaders — they're all federations where central government power is limited. When "the emperor is far away and the mountains are high," coordinated pandemic response is nearly impossible.01:23:40 — No Appetite for Truth Jack's final word: nobody wants a proper inquiry. Not politicians, not public health officials, not much of the media. Joel disagrees on the importance — the pandemic's legacy still shapes how Australians think, vote, and trust.Sport01:27:40 — AFL Coaching Carousel Essendon and Carlton both need permanent coaches. Joel asks: is James Hird the right man for Essendon? Jack: 17 other clubs wouldn't give him an interview, but the Bombers may have backed themselves into a corner where appointing him is the only way out.01:28:53 — Merit vs Member Sentiment Rowan Connolly's question: would you take James Hird or John Longmire (five grand finals, one premiership, 60%+ win rate)? The answer is obvious on merit — but members and fans want the fairy tale.01:29:47 — Carlton's Astonishing Revival Three straight wins. Ranked 16th in forward-50 entries a month ago; now second. The game style is unrecognisable — no more bombing the ball to non-existent power forwards. Mitch McGovern's low, flat kick to Patrick Cripps for the match-winner against Geelong was emblematic of the transformation. Seven players aged 21 or younger are now getting games and bringing energy.01:33:18 — FIFA World Cup 2026: Nobody's Excited Expanded to 48 teams, Scotland are going — and a Scot in his 30s told Jack that neither he nor any of his mates (all doing well financially, normally first on the plane) have any interest. Ticket prices are "extraordinary." The final is at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey — which Jack describes as "Waverley on steroids, but even more bleak."01:36:08 — Australia's Draw Socceroos face Turkey first up, then the United States. Jack suggests marketing it as "Gallipoli Round Two." Spain are favourites; England, Brazil, and Germany are in the chasing pack.01:37:06 — Cricket: England v New Zealand, First Test at Lord's Joel runs through New Zealand's likely top seven — Latham, Conway, Williamson, Ravindra, Mitchell, Blundell — noting the first four have all made Test double-centuries. "Just about the best first six in Test cricket." With O'Rourke's express pace and Henry's quality, this is a formidable Black Caps side.01:38:40 — Stump Speech & Next Week Listener mail (including an "exposé of who Jack is") held over for next episode. For the record: Hong Kong Jack's CV includes HSC at Assumption College Kilmore, a stint as a carpenter, a law degree from Melbourne University, stints at Holding Redlich and Slater & Gordon, work as a litigation and immigration lawyer, and an appointment to the Refugee Review Tribunal as a federal cabinet appointee.01:40:39 — Outro Joel thanks listeners for hanging in for an extra ten minutes. Back next week.The Two Jacks is recorded weekly. Send your questions and feedback to the show.

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Support Rick at his Patreon here - https://www.patreon.com/cw/RickEdwards With Essendon's 2026 season spiralling and the AFL Draft becoming the major source of optimism for Bombers fans, we welcome back one of the most respected talent watchers in the Essendon community — Rick Edwards. In this special Don The Stat episode, Rick reveals his exclusive Mid-Season Top 20 AFL Draft Rankings and breaks down the players every Essendon supporter should be watching ahead of the National Championships. We discuss:

Jay Z drops a bomb to start the show, before the team gets into very weird areas with emoji etiquette, and Isaac's flight to Adelaide. Injured Crow Isaac coming joins the team from the boundary, then Jay Z has a massive pile of news to get through in The Chief's Agenda - including Brisbane, Cody Weightman, Danger, Toby Greene, and Essendon. K-Mac's Royal Commission looks at the will they/won't they drama between Essendon and James Hird, listing several other famous situationships to compare it to. Isaac is locked and loaded with his Penthouse and Outhouse, and the team finishes the show with a round of Unpopular Opinions.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Daisy, Damo and Joey are in the studio ahead of round 13 - and it's Essendon still dominating the news. Damian Barrett updates us on their coaching search, as well as James Hird's movements. Will they get some draft assistance as well? Can Daisy smell what the Blues are cooking? He tells us what he thinks - as well as his take on the prime time Saints going goalless to half time against the Hawks. Brisbane and Fremantle proved us wrong on the weekend and their form lines couldn't be more different. Plus - what will Daisy go down the slide as? The crew give him some thought starters before all the tips and big calls ahead of the long weekend.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nat Edwards, Riley Beveridge and Damian Barrett discuss all the latest footy news on AFL Daily. Talking points: James Hird is readying himself for the ‘process’, but should Essendon have one? Damian Barrett doesn’t think so. The Bombers have put forward a request for assistance from the AFL at season’s end. Are they deserving? Bec and Jan Daniher have spoken ahead of The Big Freeze on Monday Zac Bailey seems to be bound for Adelaide! The Cats have a truly brutal six weeks ahead, starting with Adelaide on Thursday night Nat offers some Wednesday Wisdom See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ed Bourke, Dan Cherny and Scott Gullan dissect the "stupidest thing in football awaiting Essendon, how the James Hird circus is "chef's kiss" and why clubs would sell home games.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The sports reporter had some interesting comments to make as the Bombers search for their new head coach.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Former AFL Player Che Cockatoo-Collins joins Duff and the Doctor. They discuss Cockatoo-Collins' AFL debut game, the Black Panther Party, his time at Essendon, his thoughts on James Hird for Bombers coach, 1995 ANZAC Day game and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Catch up on all the footy news from AFL 360, Tuesday June 2nd with Gerard Whateley and Garry Lyon. On AFL 360 Gerard Whateley and Garry Lyon break down all the major talking points from another massive week in the AFL. Gerard discusses the ifs and buts of the James Hird shadow surrounding the Essendon Football Club.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Max Laughton, Jack Jovanovski and Ben Waterworth review Round 12 and preview Round 13 of the 2026 AFL season on the Fox Footy Podcast, with breakdowns of the Essendon coaching drama including whether they can really hire James Hird, daylight splitting the AFL's top tier and mid-table sides, plus Fair or Farce and much more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Winter is here, and while the skies in Brisbane are blue, the forecast on a football front is starting to look bleak.  As June begins, all Lions fans are trying to process a third consecutive loss that has a few too many hallmarks of a great side beginning its slide.Many of those who've been on the journey a while now say that similarities to 2005 are starting to appear, with the sense of an ending growing stronger with every loss.  And yet, the optimistic spin is that the season is still very much alive, the list is very much still talented enough, and this Lions group thrive on this kind of adversity.Welcome to the Roar Deal, and as we sit here at the halfway mark of the season, things are very delicately poised. We may not be in the abyss just yet, but we are certainly leaning over and taking a good look in.  Also this week:-David King has written us off at last  -Our thoughts on the James Hird story-Dom's marathon week is here at lastAnd much more!In the good weeks and the bad weeks, we are here always thanks to Kartable - Planning for later or needing now? From ‘Sourcing to Site', for all of your trade materials and supporting services, send them what you need and when. They will take care of the rest. Action via the platform or Kartable on Whatsapp.

Paul Hasleby and Adam Papalia go around the country to chat all things current in the AFL. Freo's form, how Essendon should approach the new-hire of their coach, battles in the Brownlow, who's in the the current All-Australian team and what Caleb Serong was doing in Queensland.The Footy Interchange brought to you by SavvyWise AI-assisted tax research (and more)built specifically for Australian accounting firms.w: https://savvywise.com.au/ Mandalay Beach Resort offers premium self-contained accommodation for every style and budget, from chalets and luxury villas to glamping and caravan sites.w: https://mandalayresort.com.au/Thanks to our guests, Tom Rockliff, Callum Sinclair, Drew Jones, Eliza Reilly, Steve Gravina & Dom Cassisi.The Footy Interchange is recorded out of BC Studios, built by grounded. building tomorrow, together.https://grounded.com.au/Help support the show through our Patreon!https://www.patreon.com/backchatpodcastSAY HELLOEmail: hello@backchatpodcast.com.auInstagram: @backchat__Twitter: @backchat__TikTok: @backchat__Web: www.backchatpodcast.com.au#BackChat #Sports #backchatpodcast #willschofield #afl #football #drama #podcast #chat #funny #westcoasteagles #backman #defenders #elite #atlete #interview #podcast #westcoasteagles #fremantledockersThe BackChat Podcast is served by Liquor Barons. Let your thirst for discovery be guided by Liquor Barons - find your nearest store!The BackChat Podcast is recorded out of BC Studios, built by grounded. building tomorrow, together.Thanks to our additional sponsors:TABtouch - Don't gamble more than you can afford to lose. Call Gambling Help WA (08) 9325 6644 enquiries@centrecare.com.au or Gambling Help on 1800 858 858 or https://www.gamblinghelponline.org.au/Mamba Digital - E-Commerce & Digital MarketingCamera Electronic - A wide range of premium photographic equipment and knowledge.SAY HELLOEmail: hello@backchatpodcast.com.auSocials: @backchat__Web: www.backchatpodcast.com.au Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Corbin Middlemas and Bob Murphy take a deep breath after the Hird x Essendon mania and apply a mix of logic and left field thinking to what the Bombers might do next. The boys have watched the Monday footy shows so you don't have to and they chat through the appeal of Longmire, the issues for other applicants plus why the Lions have to get a wriggle on, if Fremantle's young list hurts their premiership chances and why every St Kilda action has an equal and opposite reaction.ABC AFL commentators Corbin Middlemas and Ben Cameron are joined by a rolling squad of former AFL players and legends of the game to analyse matches, deep dive the stories dominating the footy landscape, recap game highlights and talk through the latest AFL ladder standings. Our squad of Aussie Rules legends runs deep with champion ex-players like Brett Deledio, Marc Murphy and Luke Ball, record-holding coach Mick Malthouse and many more. The team discuss everything from AFL games and fixtures, to the AFL draft and key players' performance, and of course our highlights of the year; AFL Grand Final and AFL State of Origin.For more Australian Rules Football podcast content, catch every episode of ‘The ABC AFL Daily Podcast', hosted by Corbin Middlemas and Ben Cameron on ABC listen or wherever you get your podcasts, and get in touch with them on social media via @abc_sport 

Joel Peterson and Cal Twomey discuss all the latest footy news on AFL Daily. Talking points: 0:30 - 8:00: Cal outlines why the Bombers should speak to James Hird sooner rather than later 8:00 - 13:25: We run through five changes Josh Fraser has implemented in his short tenure as interim coach 13:25 - 17:25: Are the Saints all spend, no substance? 18:00 - 20:35: The Giants are starting to click, can they make a charge toward finals? 20:35 - End: Joel and Cal’s mid-season awards See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Essendon great Matthew Lloyd joins Jacqui Felgate every Monday afternoon to unpack the latest round in the AFL.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week, the team looks at the form of the Swans and Dockers, rank the premiership contenders, and dive into goalless first halves. Plus, James Hird, the 'homebody Dees', and have the Saints improved? (An update!) Join Matt Walsh, Jake Michaels, and Champion Data's Christian Joly on the ESPN Footy Podcast. 00:00 Intro and Something You Noticed 18:06 The Swans and Dockers' dominance, Jake's tiers 31:35 The Suns and Dees' poor travelling records 39:40 Goalless first halves - some fun stats  44:45 An update on the Saints, can they keep Nas? 48:16 Is the hype justified or is it hyperbole? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mitch Cleary doesn't go to the gym - but he's spent a week running after James Hird! The boys prod him on what his game plan is for approaching him. Daisy laid into Bombers fans on the Midweek Rub, so he reads out their best sledges. Dean Cox joins us from the Swans after their 114-point win over Richmond - we ask for an update on the silly mates of debutant Karry Kyle and who was best on ground between Curnow and Heeney. Ryley Sanders joins us after their win over Collingwood - and would he forfeit his number 9 if he gave it to Zak Butters? Where are Collingwood and St Kilda at, Joey's random top five, the best of Triple M Footy, will West Coast/Essendon be impacted by weather and who would you rather coach out of Essendon and Carlton?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

AFL Saturday, with Corbin Middlemas, Luke Ball and Adam Ramanauskas, discussing the big issues making news in the AFL in Round 12. Today, the team look at the drama surrounding James Hird and the now vacant Essendon coaching position, wrap up last night's 4 point victory by a resurgent Carlton, and debate if the decision to disallow Ollie Dempsey's goal was the correct one following yet another ARC controversy.For more Australian Rules Football podcast content, catch every episode of ‘The ABC AFL Daily Podcast', hosted by Corbin Middlemas and Ben Cameron on ABC listen or wherever you get your podcasts, and get in touch with them on social media via @abc_sport 

The boys start with their favourite headlines from this week - including top-seed carnage at the French Open, and a woman who'd been on the run for three decades. Chief had a scare at the MCG last weekend, and he gets into character for two more classic movie monologues. The boys chat about the Enhanced Games, then take stock of the AFL season so far with a mid-year review. Howie needs some advice ahead of date-night tonight, and Chief has put together a quiz with a coaching theme - there are some enormously tricky questions in this one! Browny talks about Fasting in his Health Hotline, before the boys get into a deep discussion about James Hird putting himself in prime position to be Essendon's next senior coach. Hawthorn senior coach Sam Mitchell calls in after their big win over the Saints last night, Browny's Top 5 looks at some underwhelming National Anthem performances, and Howie has some mail on Browny and a new advertising campaign he's set to be involved in.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's a long weekend in WA and there is plenty of sport to unpack.St Kilda had a rough match last night and the guys got the news that our Hayden Young won't play this weekend. Does that mean Brisbane could win? Lisa asks Barra his thoughts on James Hird putting his hand up to coach the Bombers and Barra had plenty of State Of Origin news. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We're incredibly grateful to have a fresh Isaac Smith on the show - after he said nary a word on Footy Classified on Tuesday night. He might also have a manspreading issue. St KIlda's Mitch Owens reports in from ground level as he recovers from a hamstring injury, and K-Mac is worried about Jay Z in the wake of Scott Pendlebury's 433rd game. The team reflects on what Neale Daniher has meant to footy, and Australia. Then Jay Z and the team dive deep into Essendon's search for its new coach - where all roads currently seem to lead to one man. K-Mac has rebranded The Queen's Queries into the Royal Commission - and she ponders on what big events could be held at The Lodge in Canberra. Isaac has several names for both his Penthouse and Outhouse, then the team finishes with a round of Unpopular Opinions.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Adam Rozenbach's stops by to address the biggest clowns from around the globe, including Essendon's decision to sack Brad Scott and instantly circle James Hird, the farcical Enhanced Games, Hooters becoming family-friendly and plenty more. Mick In The Morning Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/molloy Triple M Melbourne Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/triplemmelb Drop us a voice memo: https://www.mickinthemorning.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sam Docherty spoke to Jacqui Felgate about James Hird's desire to coach Essendon again.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On Sports Today, Matthew Richardson had his say on the Bombers' coaching search and James Hird's potential return. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We put State of Origin Game I on trial, breaking down the Kalyn Ponga send‑off, Nathan Cleary’s match‑turning moments, and whether New South Wales truly deserved the win. At Roland‑Garros, Aryna Sabalenka was wearing diamonds while calling for increased prize money - it sparked a conversation about double standards and the economics of tennis, but why can't women just support women? Novak or Janik never got asked those questions. In Formula One, we explain why tension, rivalries and team politics are central to the sport’s appeal. And in the AFL, we examine Essendon’s coaching crossroads, the resurgence of the James Hird debate, and what it says about identity, nostalgia and unfinished business in football. Harvey Norman love sport. Supporting Australian athletes at all levels, from grassroots to the world stage for over thirty years. SHOP Furniture, Bedding, TVs, Fridges, Vacuums, Laptops, Mobiles and more instore or online! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

There's a few legendary birthdays to get around today, then Billy knocks out the All Sports Report - as the Aussies take down some big scalps at the French Open. Channel 7 Chief Footy Reporter Mitch Cleary is in studio with updates on Essendon's search for a new coach - as James Hird appears to make his case. Jack and Dave battle it out in the Hump Day Quiz, then Herbie is in studio with some social media feedback for Billy's much-too-small footy jumper. We hear what the Midweek Rub had to say on the idea of James Hird coaching Essendon again, then NRL legend Nathan Hindmarsh previews State of Origin Game 1 tonight. Finally, Billy has a joke about his new toilet habit to close the show.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Daisy, Joey and Damo return to the studio for an extended chat on the Bombers and their next coach after James Hird's comments on Footy Classified last night. Is Hird the right man to coach the Bombers? The Dockers are flag favourites - but should they be flag favourites? What does Damo make of North now after their comeback win over Gold Coast? And how has Daisy pulled up from the Pendles celebrations? That plus all the tips and big calls ahead of round 12.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Riley Beveridge and Damian Barrett analyse James Hird’s potential return to the Bombers from all angles. Subscribe to AFL Daily and never miss an episode. Rate and review wherever you listen to podcasts.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Catch up on all the footy news from AFL 360, Wednesday 27th of May with Gerard Whateley and Garry Lyon. AFL 360 celebrates it's 1500th episode as we take a look back through the years for all the best moments including some of the greatest players, coaches and more. Gerard and Garry are joined by AFL CEO Andrew Dillon joined AFL 360 to discuss the possibility of James Hird returning to the Essendon Bombers, speaks on concerns surrounding Carlton and Essendon, reveals the latest on Tasmania, and is questioned on the Hawthorn calls. For more of the show tune in on Fox Footy & KAYO.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The sports reporter threw up a name to coach the Blues, and also weighed in on James Hird's desire to coach again at Essendon.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Caroline Wilson has weighed in on Essendon great James Hird putting himself forward to return as head coach at the club.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome to the Sports Today update. A snapshot of the latest sport stories from the Tapt Media team including: Blues confident they've got the game plan to win the State of Origin tonight An Essendon icon again backing James Hird to return to the Bombers A big win for an Aussie at the French Open The biggest sport stories in less than 5 minutes delivered twice a day. Subscribe now to make it part of your daily news diet.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jordan Clark drops by to give us the inside scoop on the Dockers' camp, revealing that while Captain Alex Pearce is training well, his return isn't a lock just yet. We also dissect the fallout from the Essendon coach sacking, debating whether a James Hird comeback is actually on the cards.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Essendon great Kevin Sheedy joined 3AW Mornings and was asked about his thoughts on James Hird's possible return as coach. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

FULL SHOW : Head Honcho of the NRL Peter V'Landys chats all things State of Origin and wants the show to head to Vegas, we wanna know your thoughts about James Hird wanting to coach Essendon. Keli Holiday stops by the studio to chat all things Canberra, Frankston and what happened at the US boarder. We'll hear your Merc In The Morning calls and What The F#@k gets a run. Catch Mick in the Morning, with Roo, Titus & Rosie LIVE from 6-9am weekdays on 105.1 Triple M Melbourne or via the LiSTNR app. Mick In The Morning Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/molloy Triple M Melbourne Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/triplemmelbSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Welcome to the Sports Today update. A snapshot of the latest sport stories from the Tapt Media team including: Slater "surprised" by Sam Walker in Maroons camp Former Bombers supporting James Hird for coaching gig Two Aussies stun heavyweights in R1 at French Open The biggest sport stories in less than 5 minutes delivered twice a day. Subscribe now to make it part of your daily news diet. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Six weeks ago, Essendon president Andrew Welsh claimed Brad Scott would deliver the club its next flag. Today, they sacked him with a year and a half to run on his contract. We unpack why the Bombers chose this moment to cut ties and ask whether James Hird could seriously be considered for a return to the club as senior coach.Featured: Adam Ramanauskas, Essendon premiership player.To catch up on everything that's making sports headlines recently, listen to more episodes of ABC Sport Daily,' hosted by Patrick Stack on ABC listen or wherever you get your podcasts, and get in touch with them on social media via @abc_sport. In the episodes we will cover big sporting personalities and all sports, including cricket, soccer, F1, NBA, AFL, AFLW to NRLW & NRL news, to covering competitions like the Olympics, the World Cup, The Ashes, Grand Prix and Grand Finals and more. Subscribe to the ABC Sport Newsletter

Sports reporter Jon Anderson thinks James Hird should return to coaching, with a vacancy now open at the Blues...See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Nat Edwards, Damian Barrett and Josh Gabelich discuss Tuesday’s biggest footy stories on the AFL Daily Round Table, On today’s episode: The AFL has released findings into the Elijah Hollands situation, handing down a $75k fine to Carlton Damian Barrett talks about his latest column on Toby Greene and his future at the Giants Could Patrick Cripps return to Perth next year? Josh Gabelich offers insight into his interview with James Hird about overcoming injury setbacks and how Max King can learn from the Bombers legend Nat Edwards counts down the top five rookie selections of all time Plus, regular segments Get It Off Your Chest, Fact or Furphy, Out on a Limb. Subscribe to AFL Daily and never miss an episode. Rate and review wherever you listen to podcasts.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.