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ABC AFL Daily
by ABC Australia
Corbin Middlemas and Ben Cameron are joined by a rotating cast of AFL legends, including some of the sharpest minds in the game, to pull apart the biggest stories in Aussie Rules.Friday: We unpack Thursday night footy and get across the AFL landscape with former Richmond star Brett Deledio as the trio preview the round ahead.Saturday: Legendary Collingwood coach Mick Malthouse and premiership winner Luke Ball join Corbin to cover Friday night footy and the stories that have footy fans talking.Sunday: Who were the biggest winners and losers from the round? We tell you what mattered most from the weekend action as the team breaks it all down.Monday: Carlton champion Marc Murphy drops by to help Corbin and Ben chop up the major talking points from the round.Tuesday: We watch the Monday AFL shows, so you didn't have to. Bulldogs thinking man Bob Murphy and Corbin go deeper on the stories that are driving the AFL industry.
Episodes
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Trade Special: 'Where's the Kaboom?'
The 2026 Trade Period is done and dusted, and with all the big trades taken care of early, deadline day went off not with a bang, but a whimper. The Bombers secured Keidean Coleman, Jack Viney and Trent Rivers leave Melbourne for West Coast, but Adelaide dug their heels in and refused to trade…
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Trade Special: 'If you're a Sydney supporter, I think you're scratching your head'
There's one day left of trading to go, but Tuesday saw big names find new homes. Lachie Whitfield is now a Blue, Zane Duursma has made it to the Dees, and Nick Blakey departs Sydney for the Kangaroos on a monster eight year deal.
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Trade Special: 'If I'm Josh Fraser and Patty Cripps, I'm incredibly disappointed'
With two days left of trading to come, Monday saw both Aidan Schubert and Sam Butler depart Hawthorn for the Gold Coast Suns. A number of deals are still up in the air, however the behaviour of a couple of Carlton stars has seen the Blues dominate the headlines.
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Trade Special: Stringer 'The issue is what else does he bring with him?'
As we head towards the trade deadline this Wednesday, there's still a lot of wheeling and dealing to be done to determine the futures of Blakey, Houston, Whitfield, Miers and Short just to name a few. And then there's Jake Stringer. Is a return to the Bombers a genuine possibility?
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Trade Special: Butters, King and a Five Club Mega Trade
Day 5 of the trade period saw Zak Butters granted his wish to join the Bulldogs, Ben King officially become a Hawk, and a 5 Club Mega Trade completed, the intricacies of which are virtually impossible to comprehend.
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Trade Special: 'Blakey won't be going back to Sydney'
Day 4 of the trade period saw the Cats finally secure ruckman Rowan Marshall from St Kilda, giving up Pick 14 in the process. This makes recruiting Nick Blakey nigh on impossible, but there's no shortage of clubs expressing interest in the want-away Swan.
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Trade Special: Blakey trade talk 'Where there's smoke, there's fire'
Day 3 of the trade period saw Jordan Ridley move to Geelong, Jack Bowes become a Bomber, and Danny Daly decide not to pursue the coaching role at Brisbane. The Suns have until Friday to decide if they'll match Hawthorn's offer to Ben King, but could Aidan Schubert throw a spanner in the works?...
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Trade Special: 'Jaymie Graham, get on the phone to Zane Duursma'
Day 2 of the trade period saw Jaymie Graham officially announced as Coach of the Kangaroos, whilst their young star Zane Duursma is determined to head to the Demons. Plus Nathan O'Driscoll departs Fremantle to become a Tiger.
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Trade Special: Zach Merrett is now a Hawk
Day 1 of the official trade period has gone off with a bang! Zach Merrett is now a Hawk, Jesse Hogan is a Magpie, and Jaymie Graham will take over the coaching reigns at the Kangaroos.
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Trade Special: Fagan departs as the industry braces for trade time
The official trade period hasn’t started, but we have a big name departure as Lions coach Chris Fagan calls time. The three-time premiership coach has quit Brisbane, so how might that shake the competition, and how might it impact trade period?
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Why Bob Murphy says Fremantle should double down on Wharfie Time
Welcome to the Freo wake and final Lions celebrations as Corbin, Bob and a bonus Ben round out season 2026 with a look at the Monday footy shows. Bob Murphy gives us his Dockers autopsy calling out the physical grief of Justin Longmuir, why they should definitely review the game, what Fremantle...
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Debriefing the Lions history making three-peat
Brisbane prove once again that they are the best with their third consecutive Grand Final win. What happened to the Dockers in the final four minutes? Will we ever hear Wharfie Time again? It's 24 hours on from a history making victory for the Lions and Corbin, Ben and Daniel Harford have all the...
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Dynastic Lions and Dockers devastation: unpacking a classic
Wharfie Time rang out, but it was the Lions who unleashed hell in a grand final classic as Brisbane went back to back to back. There's so much to unpack: Brisbane back from the death in the face of a Dockers onslaught, Shai Bolton edging Will Ashcroft for the Norm Smith medal, Lachie Neale's...
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The best of the Grand Final parade from Melbourne Park
The Fremantle and Brisbane players wind through fans in Melbourne ahead of the big day and Corbin, Ben and Luke Ball bring you all the best of the parade. Hear from coaches Justin Longmuir and Chris Fagan, captains Alex Pearce and Josh Dunkley and find out who let the premiership cup go first.…
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LIVE: Grand Final preview from The Railway Hotel
Corbin, Ben, Bob Murphy and Brett Deledio entertain a packed pub ahead of the biggest day on the footy calendar. Live from The Railway Hotel in Fitzroy North, the boys preview the Grand Final which will be historic for whoever wins. Hear reasons for and against a Fremantle victory and why…
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The Daicos trajectory, Neale's big day and Sicily spray
It wouldn't be Grand Final week without some controversy and Lachie Neale's fight to play has Corbin and Bob in opposite corners. The boys also wonder what Nick Daicos' career could become after he breaks records to win the Brownlow. As well, Hawthorn fans and their captain should be seriously...
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AFL Monday: Will Nick Daicos break the Brownlow votes record?
Will anyone threaten Nick Daicos’ chances of winning the Brownlow, or will he break records? Is a daytime Grand Final too early for the west coast? Freo have been denied Wharfie Time by the AFL in the Grand Final, but both teams can play songs after a goal, is that fair? Plus, the team’s...
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'I want him suspended' Harford on Neale
Brisbane have confirmed they will challenge Lachie Neale's one-week suspension for striking, but Daniel Harford believes it should be upheld. Will Nick Daicos achieve a record-breaking Brownlow tally? The team flesh out or throw out all the big topics of the weekend and look ahead to the Grand...
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AFL Saturday: Ball 'We won't see a more dominant quarter of football'
Fremantle booked their spot in the 2026 AFL Grand Final with a stunning final term to defeat the Sydney Swans by 12 points Friday night at the SCG. Where to now for the Swans? And who wins today's clash between the Hawks and the Lions at the MCG? These topics and more on AFL Saturday, with Corbin...
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The who, what, why and how of both preliminary finals
The best games of 2026 have arrived and with Grand Final spots on the line, everything you need to know is right here. Corbin, Ben and Brett Deledio run through all the key match-ups and factors that will decide Sydney vs Fremantle and Hawthorn vs Brisbane. Can Luke Jackson's Dockers be stopped…
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Butters, Beveridge and the Bulldogs hot plate of expectation
Zak Butters arrival puts pressure on Luke Beveridge and he's not the only coach with a big 2027 looming as Lyon, Nicks and McQualter all coach in the final year of their contracts. Corbin and Bob Murphy devoured the Monday footy shows and Zak Butters Bulldogs move dominates the conversation...
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AFL Monday: End of season reviews and who wants to be the underdog?
Adam Ramanauskas joins the team to pull apart the weekend’s semifinals. Zak Butters has nominated the Bulldogs as his club of choice, but what will it take to make it work? The team give their one-word reviews for clubs that are no longer vying for finals and look ahead to the upcoming prelims.
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Wharfie Time hits the mark and Lions roar into prelims
Daniel Harford joins Corbin and Ben to wrap up the weekend’s semi-finals. Daniel recounts his firsthand Wharfie Time experience. Just how impressive was Brisbane’s blistering start which saw Adelaide barrelled out of September? Plus, all the key takeaways from the weekend.
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AFL Saturday: Longmuir 'Last night just felt like business as usual'
Fremantle returned to their top of the table form and will take on Sydney in a Preliminary Final, after ending Geelong's 2026 campaign on Friday night. Fremantle Coach Justin Longmuir joins the team following the Dockers 14 point win over the Cats. How will Geelong review their season? How does…
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Who will deal with the straight set scaries?
Brisbane and Fremantle are in the crosshairs this weekend with their top four advantage on the line. Corbin, Ben and Brett Deledio take you through both finals and discuss which team could wilt under pressure. Should the Dockers do away with ‘Wharfie Time’ or press it early in the game to get it...
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Bob Murphy's Tim English hunch and the Clarkson decision vs delivery
Silly season has started early and Bob's gut feeling says Tim English won't play again for the Dogs, there's sadness around Jake Kolodjashnij's footy career stalling, alignment issues at North Melbourne and why the Crows were right to not guarantee Matthew Nicks' job before their final. Plus, the...
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AFL Monday: Who is premiership favourite?
Hawthorn soared, Sydney shocked, Adelaide silenced the critics, Geelong are prowling. Freo and Brisbane still have the pedigree, but who is flag favourite? Corbin ranks the likelihood of the potential Grand Final matchups. Marc Murphy grades Carlton’s 2026 season and likes the look of their…
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Wildcards wiped out as the top six become the last six
With the Wildcard teams eliminated, is the team still fans of the extra finals match? Was Thursday night’s result more a case of good Hawthorn or bad Fremantle? What made Sydney’s win so impressive? And what grades do Carlton and the Bulldogs deserve?
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AFL Saturday: Malthouse on Clarko 'The way it was done was humiliating'
AFL Saturday, with Corbin Middlemas, Mick Malthouse and Luke Ball, discussing the big issues making news in Week 1 of the AFL Finals Series. Can the Dockers bounce back after being found wanting against the Hawks? Is Matthew Nicks coaching for his survival tonight? Was Clarko disrespected by the...
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North Melbourne's brutal honesty on Clarkson and who could cause an upset?
Brett Deledio reckons "honesty is always the best policy" and there's no doubt the Kangaroos were up front about Alastair Clarkson's sacking. Corbin, Ben and Lids applaud the straight talking and examine which direction North Melbourne go next. The second week of finals is here too and there's...
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The Pendlebury winners and losers and is Matthew Nicks' job on the line?
Corbin & Adam Ramanauskas devoured the Monday shows and have got thoughts on the biggest stories leading into week two of the finals. How is it possible that Matthew Nicks is coaching for his job this weekend and why does the public have that information? Who out of the Magpies, Suns, AFL and...
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AFL Monday: Finals contenders and trade whispers worth watching
Wildcard round is in the rear-view mirror, are Melbourne fans mad they now won't have fixtures in September? Can Blues fans believe they've made it this far? Are the Bulldogs the underdogs in Adelaide? Who are your team's X-factor players, and who can ignite the Hawks? Plus, all the latest trade...
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And then there were 8, was the Wildcard round a success?
Corbin and Ben are joined by Daniel Harford for a special Wildcard Round wrap episode. Regular Corbin and Ben segment ‘Flesh it out/throw it out’ makes a comeback. Which other players have closest traits to Nick Daicos? Plus, all your usual Sunday take-aways from the weekend’s action.
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AFL Saturday: Ed Richards 'The Wildcard will be here to stay'
AFL Saturday, with Corbin Middlemas, Mick Malthouse and Luke Ball, discussing the big issues making news in the AFL's inaugural Wildcard Round. A missed shot at goal after the siren ended Collingwood's season, the career of Steele Sidebottom, and Scott Pendlebury's time at the Magpies with the...
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LIVE from The Railway Hotel with Bob and Marc Murphy
Hear the first ever ABC AFL Daily live show at The Railway Hotel in Fitzroy North as Corbin, Ben, Marc Murphy and Bob Murphy chat footy to a packed pub. There’s a Wildcard Round preview with the Bont vs Daicos debate raging, anonymous AFL hot takes from the crowd and plenty more laughs and great...
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James Hird's fork in the road and let's rename Mad Monday
The Essendon conversation quickly turns from McVeigh's success to Hird's next move and Corbin & Bob Murphy survey the situation after ingesting the Monday footy shows. As well, the boys make a pros and cons list for Zak Butters next destination including Bob's lofty Bulldogs pitch. Plus, how does...
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AFL Monday: Is McVeigh the right man or a compromise?
Essendon have appointed Mark McVeigh as their new head coach, but does this appease enough people? The All-Australian squad has been announced, is there anyone who deserves to be there but isn’t? Some of the industry’s worst-kept secrets are out, with Zak Butters and Ben King set to move on from...
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Top ten solidified as emotions run high at the SCG
Both the Swans’ AFL men’s and women’s teams claimed victories at the SCG after a turbulent week at the club. Essendon looks set to name its senior coach next week, who will it be? Was Chris Fagan right to blow up at his players? Melbourne’s defeat to the Bulldogs spoiled the chance of a Carlton v...
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AFL Saturday: Ball on Lions 'This team has the ability to buck history'
AFL Saturday, with Clint Wheeldon, Mick Malthouse and Luke Ball, discussing the big issues making news in the AFL in Round 24, with the Brisbane Lions sending an ominous warning to the rest of the competition, thrashing the Magpies by 63 points at the MCG Friday night. For more Australian Rules...
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The Sydney Swans scandal has “put up a mirror” to the entire AFL
"Culture is fluid, it's not a tattoo" is the biggest lesson for Bob Murphy out of the Sydney Swans scandal that has engulfed the footy world this week. Corbin, Ben and Bob reflect on their own learnings, the bigger picture of sexual violence in Australia and the sanctions and future of the five...
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Why Bob Murphy is "genuinely rocked" by the Sydney Swans investigation
As the Sydney Swans investigation continues, Corbin & Bob start by recognising that the victim's "welfare needs to be spoken about and needs to be paramount". Amidst really serious allegations, the boys react to the Monday footy shows takes and what might come next. As well, Josh Fraser has been...
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AFL Monday: Swans CEO confirms reports of sexual assault allegation
Matthew Pavlich has fronted the media as Victoria Police’s investigation continues into a report of sexual assault involving several Sydney Swans players. Josh Fraser is set to be announced as the new Blues senior coach, what does former Carlton captain Marc Murphy think of the appointment? Plus,...
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Carlton's wildest dreams and Daicos could poll 50 votes
Carlton's truly bonkers 2026 sees a round 23 draw lock the Blues into Wildcard Round and Josh Fraser is looking like a messiah. Ben & Daniel Harford break down all the games in the round which saw Fremantle continue their utterly dominant year, the Lions crouching and ready to pounce, Toby Greene...
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Does Essendon’s delay favour McVeigh and why only one game matters this week
Carlton hold their fate and the interest levels in round 24 in their hands this weekend and might we see two coaching appointments in the next seven days? Corbin, Ben and Brett Deledio look forward to the round ahead and a key question from each game plus chat through the latest in the Jake...
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The "significant deceit" of Geelong's Jake Kolodjashnij contract storm
Bob Murphy says this "murky" Geelong concussion waiver controversy "stinks to high heaven" and wonders whether we'll see genuine punishment or simply appeasement. As usual, Corbin & Bob digest all the Monday footy shows to save you the effort and leading the chat is the now AFL Chair Craig...
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AFL Monday: Cats’ concussion waiver scrutiny continues and all aboard the Fraser freight train
Geelong is required to present its case to the AFL by tomorrow about Jake Kolodjashnij’s concussion deal. How did this waiver come about? Does Carlton legend Marc Murphy see anyone other than Josh Fraser coaching the Blues next year? How will Taylor Walker’s retirement affect the Crows? Has...
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‘We want Fraser’: Carlton fans make their voices heard
St Kilda’s medical team were working overtime as a raft of Saints injuries prevented them from being competitive. Carlton are now two games clear in 10th spot and it’s now their wildcard spot to lose. Should they just give Josh Fraser the top job now? Is Damien Hardwick’s self-reflection on his...
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AFL Saturday: Dillon 'There was an overreach and it shouldn't have been there'
AFL Saturday, with Corbin Middlemas, Mick Malthouse and Luke Ball, discussing the big issues making news in the AFL in Round 22. Today, AFL CEO Andrew Dillon joins the team in the wake of the Geelong concussion waiver saga. For more Australian Rules Football podcast content, catch every episode…
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Kangas ruin Bulldogs’ day and can clubs include concussion clauses?
At no point in the game did the Western Bulldogs lead, so how did the Roos pull off this upset win? Geelong will not be sanctioned by the AFL for making a deal with a player who had a history of concussions, how did this situation even come about? Should Fremantle be allowed ‘Wharfie Time’ at...
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Neale’s Collingwood tour and could Essendon form a coaching ‘supergroup’?
Corbin and Bob have watched the Monday night footy shows so you don’t have to and they unpack the big issues. Are Essendon looking to replicate Brisbane’s rise to the top with some of the key personnel linked to the club? Meanwhile Bob thinks that the Bombers have ‘no right’ to be upset about...
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Corbin Middlemas and Ben Cameron are joined by a rotating cast of AFL legends, including some of the sharpest minds in the game, to pull apart the biggest stories in Aussie Rules.Friday: We unpack Thursday night footy and get across the AFL landscape with former Richmond star Brett Deledio as the trio preview the round ahead.Saturday: Legendary Collingwood coach Mick Malthouse and premiership winner Luke Ball join Corbin to cover Friday night footy and the stories that have footy fans talking.Sunday: Who were the biggest winners and losers from the round? We tell you what mattered most from the weekend action as the team breaks it all down.Monday: Carlton champion Marc Murphy drops by to help Corbin and Ben chop up the major talking points from the round.Tuesday: We watch the Monday AFL shows, so you didn't have to. Bulldogs thinking man Bob Murphy and Corbin go deeper on the stories that are driving the AFL industry.
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