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Dan Does Footy
by DGM
He could have been anything, but instead, he chose to be a below-average AFL footballer for 7 years. Now, Dan Gorringe looks to give that same effort to listeners, by giving unfiltered and unqualified insights each week into everything AFL and more.This is footy, but not like you know it.
Episodes
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Goodbye Big Red Shed.
Maybe the real Dan Does Footy was the friends we made along the way... It's the last episode in the current Big Red Shed before the boys make the switch to a new studio, but Dan has some business to attend to first. Doc and Xander help unwrap a confusing end to this year's AFL Trade Period, while...
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Shower Injuries Are NO Joke
Certainly a scandal of all time... Dan is wrapping his head around how a trip to the hospital has been blown out of proportion, while Joey is figuring out how his Hawks can get everyone they want without giving anything away... Meanwhile, Ash has committed a shoe felony (allegedly), and Dan gets...
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FINALLY NORTH | AFL Trade Period Week One
Don't say it, don't say it, don't say it...NORFY TIME. It's that time of year, the rumour file is filling up on the newly dubbed Feel Good Thursday, and Joey might just have gotten the scoop that will shock the AFL world... Also, Dan recaps his ethereal experience at Olivia Dean, Doc now does…
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The Best and Fairest RATS
We're all just a bunch of nuffies... Dan unpacks a weekend that included an irrelevant Grand Final, a life changing trip to Aesop, and Best and Fairest reviews from Joey and LC Hammer. Also, we are so close to finding Dan's premier league team, with special guest Mark Schwarzer (and more) looking...
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Does LeBron James Actually Read? | Ft. Brian Windhorst & Tim MacMahon
BONUS EPISODE! The boys are joined by ESPN's Brian 'Windy' Windhorst and Tim MacMahon ahead of the start of the NBA Season. From Tim's stories behind the Dallas Mavericks locker room, to Windy's unbelievable story from the greatest of all time, these boys have seen it all when it comes to…
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The 2026 Dan Does Footy Awards (DDA's)
Welcome to the second annual (time honoured) DDA's! Dan and Joey are joined by Doc and Xander to award the limited edition Golden Rats for the most respected categories in the AFL. Featuring "Unc of The Year," "Worst Take of The Year," and the coveted "It's Not Them. It's You. Coach of The Year"...
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In The Lab: The Premiership Hangover
On this week's episode, Doc breaks down where it all went wrong for Fremantle and how Brisbane achieved their ridiculous three-peat feat. He also picks his Norm Smith Medalist, and it's not who you may expect... All will be revealed, In The Lab. Sam Docherty's Memoir - 'What It Takes'...
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Wharfie CRIME
How has this happened? The Big Red Shed is still reeling from one of the greatest Grand Finals we will ever witness, that sees the Lions sink the Dockers to win their third-straight premiership. Somehow, Dan still cops a drive-by, Joey finally sympathises with Freo, while Ash and LC retain their...
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It's Time We Spoke To Legal
THE DAY HAS ARRIVED. Feel Good THURSDAY arrives into your ears as Dan & Joey prepare for DDF LIVE AT MARGARET COURT AREA. In the meantime, Xander shares some wholesome stories with the AFL CEO, Doc has some unexpected insight to Lachie Neale's suspension, Joey's sniffing out a coaching bombshell...
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You Haven't Seen Sh*t Yet
We made it in one piece... 16:07, 31:31 With the big dance is upon us, the big red shed make their final predictions of the season between Freo and the...uh, maroon team... Meanwhile, Dan realises a brutal truth, Joey recounts his night at the Brownlow, and the boys try to piece together a...
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In The Lab: Who Dares To Dance With Destiny
History will be created on Saturday whichever way the cookie crumbles, but according to Doc, there's a clear-cut favourite that looks set to greet the judges. He also shares his thoughts on the gamebreakers that warrant the most attention from opposition coaches, whilst the Gatorade Sweat Index...
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The Greatest Game On Earth.
Time to overreact... The Big Red Shed is still shaking as Joey watches his worst nightmare come to life as the Hawks go down to the Lions (possibly the greatest game we've seen this decade). Now, Joey finally has his say. Meanwhile, Dan has a big announcement, Nike make a bold move for Daicos in...
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When Will The AFL Learn?
We DO care... Dan, Joey, Doc and Xander all have their say on the chatter surrounding trimming or beautiful game to shorter quarters; and it's not the only thing their looking to trim this week... Meanwhile, Joey rings is close and personal friend Sam Mitchell, Dan recounts his first 2km trial at...
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FINALS POD: Live From Hawks HQ
Hawkie time? Dan and Joey are at Hawthorn's home at Dingley ahead of their preliminary final against the Brisbane Lions, joined by the players and coach Sam Mitchell! Dan Does Footy Live on Thursday of Grand Final week at Margaret Court Arena - Buy your tickets now:...
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We Like The Taste Of Lion
Time to pick a side... Dan and Ash are finding their bandwagons this week, while Joey is already thinking ahead to that one day in September (once they pick a song at least). The boys unpack the faecal crisis that took place in Beijing officially dubbed 'SprayGun', and dig their noses into how…
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In The Lab: Your 2026 Grand Finalists Are...
On this week's episode we unpack where the Cats and Crows tripped up as well as give you a full Preliminary Finals rundown. Doc talks taggers again and which players are most likely to tear a game to shreds. The Gatorade Sweat Index is also back, highlighting key problem areas of the teams still...
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We Got Wharfied
We all learned something this week... While Dan is making peace with Fremantle after their win against the Cats, Joey is shaking in his boots after the Lions prove once again why they're the team to beat this finals series. Also, Joey recounts Alex Volkanovski's battle with hot-sauce, Dan…
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A Small Fish In A Big NFL Pond
WE GOT RAMS FEVER. The boys are on the ground for NFL's takeover of the MCG, with the LA Rams taking on the San Francisco 49ers...but let's not get it twisted, there's finals footy still to be played. In the meantime, Dan getting into Matcha, Joey is keeping a lid on wharfie time's downfall, Doc...
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How To Survive Straight-Set Exits
They couldn't....could they? Semifinal weekend is here and the boys open with Ash absolutely flattening a karaoke classic before getting into the real business. Alastair Clarkson dumping his entire North Melbourne wardrobe at Vinnies in the most petty breakup imaginable, Tim English's wife…
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In The Lab: Are the Dockers in Danger?
The Sweat Index is back thanks to Gatorade and the heat might be on Doc again after doubling down on Freo – or has he? We answer whether a Lions three-peat is still on the cards as well as touch on what went wrong for the Blues and Dogs after bowing out of the finals race. All will be revealed…
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Everyone Wrote Them Off
Kids, cover your ears... The Big Red Shed has had its roof blown off (literally) after the first weekend of finals. Dan is completely unfazed by the Blues exit, while Joey is head over heels over Sam Mitchell's act of heroism on the weekend. Meanwhile, Ash sells his soul to a local plumbing...
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Rest In Peace Wharfie Time
Feeling so humble this morning… Joey has risen on Feel Good Friday from one of the greatest nights of his life, as the Hawks dismantle Fremantle in a qualifying final. Meanwhile, Dan and Doch are sweating for the Blues' clash against the Cats, while Xander finally gets all of his thoughts on…
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EMERGENCY POD: Alastair Clarkson Gets Sacked From North Melbourne
Shinboners are at half-mast... The boys unpack the shock departure of Alistair Clarkson as senior coach of North Melbourne, with Xander stepping in to give us the details...joined by our resident North fan, SHINBONER SAM. Dan Does Footy Live on Thursday of Grand Final week at Margaret Court Arena…
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Believe....With Caution
As a great man once said, dicks in, Nicks out... The Big Red Shed can smell REAL finals this week, while Dan can smell more crap from Scott Pendlebury's Cryo Chamber. Meanwhile, Joey sets the record straight ahead of his Hawks' clash with Freo, and Ash is getting into the advertising game. Also,...
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In The Lab: Finals Fever Is Upon Us
On this week's episode, Doc previews the upcoming finals fixtures, revealing which sides are fancied and why. He also introduced a new segment called the 'Sweat Index' thanks to Gatorade, where we focused on a part of the game your team struggles the most. All will be revealed, In The Lab. Sam...
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Worst Weekend Ever (Not)
Not sure if you know this, the Blues were 1-8... Dan has somehow silenced Ash, as Carlton walks away with bragging rights once again over the Demons in the Wildcard. Also, did Scott Pendlebury just rip off the entire AFL? BONUS: All-Australian Nick Watson joins us in the Big Red Shed ahead of the...
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Send Thy Cow For Zakary
Feeling reaaal good this Friday... Joey's scrambling to make-up for his 14 cheeseburgers he still has to eat, while Dan is trying to calculate how many 'Ken Hinkley's' Geelong should be smacked with. Also, Xander is shooting better than Steph Curry, while Doc wants you to remember who REALLY sent...
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EMERGENCY POD: Welcome Mark McVeigh: Essendon's New Senior Coach
He's the MAN... The Big Red Shed welcome Mark McVeigh, the new senior coach of the Essendon Football Club. We chat about his coaching philosophy, his covert trip to Avalon Airport, and his Men For All Seasons Calendar shoot...the guy's got it all. Dons fans, get excited. Dan Does Footy Live on...
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Welcome To The Circus
The one where Ash gets stuck in traffic... While Dan is in a Wildcard fantasy, Essendon finally have a reality check and end the James Hird dream with the announcement of Mark McVeigh as their new senior coach. Also, the boys are full behind pub press releases. Zac Butters confirms he wants to go...
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In The Lab: Wildcard Weekend Favourites
Doc takes a Deep Dive into the all important Wildcard fixtures this weekend, delving into key matchups and who coaches should have firmly in their sights. Plus we hear from you, with the Gatorade Mailbag. All will be revealed, In The Lab. Sam Docherty's Memoir - 'What It Takes'...
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How The Turns Have Tabled
Well, well, well… It’sssssss FINALS TIME (yes, it is), and look who’s joined the Blues’ in their “little thing.” It's very happy end to the season for our bottom 8, while a very scary three-peat is somehow still on the cards after the Lions pump the Pies. Meanwhile, Dan is being realistic for…
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Thank God That's Over
Melbourne is officially an NRL city... The Feel-Good-Friday team witnessed an entire Thursday night crowd turn into chairs last night, as the Saints and Suns close out the season in one of the games of all time... Meanwhile, Dan and Joey are still trying to figure out how to run 250km and smash…
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Everything We Know So Far.
It's been a big week. We discuss the latest updates surrounding the Sydney Swans, after five of their players were handed sanctions internally by the club. Dan Does Footy Live on Thursday of Grand Final week at Margaret Court Arena - Buy your tickets now:...
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Give It a REST
We're loving Fraser instead... The boys close out the last Wild Wednesday of the regular season with a karaoke opener for the ages, and a countdown of the AFL's most rogue units (Dane Swan's Brownlow-night Spider-Man costume included). Josh Fraser gets confirmed as Carlton's new coach, the Zak...
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In The Lab: The Pen-Ultimate Round Review
With September action a drop punt away, Doc outlines the players in best shape to impact finals footy, whilst giving his flowers to a top Dog. We Deep Dive into St Kilda and what's on the horizon for them as well unpack the two bizarre draws over a wild weekend. All will be revealed, In The Lab....
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EMERGENCY POD: Josh Fraser Becomes Carlton Coach & Sydney Swans News
What a crazy day... Josh Fraser is announced Carlton's Head Coach, while the Sydney Swans are facing an investigation that has rocked the AFL world. Dan Does Footy Live on Thursday of Grand Final week at Margaret Court Arena - Buy your tickets now:...
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We Love Dylan DRAW
The Blues were 1-8... Dan declares we have to make a push for the draw song after a big weekend for Draw F.C. Marie's pizza gets one more win than Joey's Hawks, and Ash just remembered that the Dees won on the weekend... Oh, and can we speed up these coaching announcements? Dan Does Footy Live on...
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Who Let Xander's Dogs Out?
Six toes are better than none... WE WERE ROBBED, allegedly. But nothing kills the vibes on Feel Good Friday. In other news, Xander's got some dirt on Ash, Doc glazes his former Captain after his efforts in Rome, Dan is obsessed with Steele Sidebottom's career, and Joey is prepping for a...
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A Dummy Statement From a Dummy League
For those about to do footy, we salute you... Wednesday opens to a DDF Karaoke first, before the boys finally settle which club stakes their claim on ACDC. Mark Murphy does something very Carlton in Rome, Tasmania signs a sponsor before it has anything else to sponsor, and Dan sparks a new…
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In The Lab: Pulling Out The Receipts
On this week's episode, Doc picks apart the chinks in Fremantle's armour whilst answering the contender question around Melbourne. We sort through the receipts kept on the Cats and Dogs, as well as Deep Dive into how far the Roos' have jumped this year. All will be revealed, In The Lab. Sam...
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Let's Get WILD
The Big Red Shed can SMELL finals… The boys are riding high after last round's results…well, most of us. Dan is buzzing, with the Blues locking in a wildcard spot off the back of an incredible turnaround from 1-8 under Josh Fraser, while Joey is somehow unfazed about the performance from the…
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North ErectSHIN
Live from Brunswick 7-Eleven, it's Feel Good Friday! The Rats are back together, with one of them fresh off two hours of sleep and a flight home from the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow...but rest assured, we all have a massive Shinboner. Joey's "Blue and White Chad Warner" has kept the wildcard…
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As Fagan Intended
Brisbane had one job... Dan and Joey unpack why the Lions keep making September harder than it needs to be, whether the AFL has gone too far with its crackdown on resting players, and why Charlie Cameron has officially declared war on Country Roads. Dan also somehow ends up reviewing The Odyssey,...
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The Blueprint: Are Carlton Making Up The Numbers?
Doc takes a deep dive into Brisbane's flaws Carlton exposed as well as revealing how far Melbourne have really come. One big Victorian club is peaking at the right time, but is it as black and white as the data suggests? All will be revealed, In The Lab. Sam Docherty's Memoir - 'What It Takes'...
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We Tried to Tell You
Yeah, that happened. Dan has ascended to another plane of reality after his Blues absolutely embarrass the reigning premiers, and it could be the Einstein lightbulb moment Josh Fraser needs to take the job for next season. In other news, Joey may actually have a point about Nick Watson's GOAT…
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A Cat In Magpie's Feathers
Well, that was something… Dan has survived a date with Collingwood’s cheer squad, and is now questioning his loyalty to the Blues (again). We’re celebrating Doc’s book release this Feel Good Friday, while Joey is still writing his story under Wharfie-Time lights. Also, happy birthday Ash! Dan…
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Am I a Nobody?
Are Dan and Joey really true friends? Round 21 is when the ladder gets real, and the boys are feeling it. This week, the Nick Daicos cheer squad debt finally comes due (and it's looking worse than the tattoo), we unpack the Scott McCreery internet saga that we unapologetically let run wild…
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Tigers Turmoil: The Rebuild By The Numbers
Why are Hawthorn built for September? Doc puts his analytical lens over the Tigers and uncovers where their 'green shoots' truly lie, whilst looking behind the curtain on rebuilds of the past. Importance of taggers in the modern game is also discussed, plus the Stat Of The Week... All will be...
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The World's Hottest Podcast
Victoria, we missed you x The boys are back in the Big Red Shed for Overreaction Monday…but man, that round was a snoozefest. Dan’s got a message for the league after the Blues reignite their situationship, while Joey has scouted some exciting depth for Hawthorn next season (their last name…
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Who's Nicks'd In Line?
Live from Sydney Harbour, it’s Feel Good Friday! The boys are scratching their heads for a few reasons this morning. Dan doesn’t understand why it takes 5 hours to get to Sydney from Melbourne, Doc can’t explain how Collingwood are peaking at this point of the season, and Joey is legally blind…
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
He could have been anything, but instead, he chose to be a below-average AFL footballer for 7 years. Now, Dan Gorringe looks to give that same effort to listeners, by giving unfiltered and unqualified insights each week into everything AFL and more.This is footy, but not like you know it.
HOSTED BY
DGM
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