They Might Become Giants

The boys are joined for the final episode of 2026 by none other than the outgoing CEO of the Giants, Dave Matthews.  They discuss the origins of the Giants, his proudest achievements over the past 15 years, where he sees the club going in the future as well as answering listener questions.  Email us at:  [email protected] Follow us on: Insta: @theymightbecomegiants X: @becomegiantspod YouTube: @theymightbecomegiantsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The boys farewell a cursed season full of injuries and what ifs . The future is incredibly bright though as they look forward to a productive trade season and a new year (hopefully minus the injury curse).  Next week will be the very final episode of 2026 (and possibly of the show in this format) and we will be joined by none other than the outgoing CEO of the Giants, Dave Matthews.  Email us at:  [email protected] Follow us on: Insta: @theymightbecomegiants X: @becomegiantspod YouTube: @theymightbecomegiantsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

While the Giants got back to their winning ways in grand fashion over Producer Sam's hapless Eagles, their season is now over due to a record number of draws. Thanks Bulldogs!  Alex then tells Brandon the tale of Mark "Jacko" Jackson, otherwise known as Wacko Jacko. One of the true characters of the game, his story is a wild ride to say the least.  Even though the wildcard slot is now off the table there is still plenty of pride to be salvaged over Adelaide in Adelaide. As it is an away game, join us for the final watch party of season 2026 (possibly ever). We'll be at the Guildford Hotel and the theme for this one is emo, so dust off your eye liner and hair straighteners and get on down to Guildford this Saturday night (8:10pm) to celebrate/commiserate season 2026 with all the best Giants fans.  Email us at:  [email protected] Follow us on: Insta: @theymightbecomegiants X: @becomegiantspod YouTube: @theymightbecomegiantsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Forget about the devastating loss to the Suns because from the ashes rises the Phoenix. Get Hard and listen in as the boys interview one of the Giants most exciting young stars: PHOENIX GOTHARD! That's right, you are not reading that wrong. An actual GIANT came on the pod to talk about his breakout year, the famous draft moment, and what's in store for 2027. This is a really special episode! Email us at:  [email protected] Follow us on: Insta: @theymightbecomegiants X: @becomegiantspod YouTube: @theymightbecomegiantsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Giants secured a much needed win in Brandon's favourite state to keep the wildcard spot open. They now find themselves in another expansion cup which the Giants simply must win to stay within stroking distance (especially because the other two teams vying for that last spot play each other this round).  Alex then tells Brandon the tale of Jeff from finance (Aaron Black) who got to live his AFL dream, albeit just the one time, during the crazy times of covid. He also goes through an article outlining how Giants fans look out for their own.  Email us at:  [email protected] Follow us on: Insta: @theymightbecomegiants X: @becomegiantspod YouTube: @theymightbecomegiantsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

After another loss to our most hated cross town rivals Alex and Brandon bemoan the never ending injury list as even more of our warriors succumb to injury.   Its at the point where our VFL coaches are having to lace up the boots to make up the numbers at the lower level. This leads Alex to tell Brandon a tale of perseverance encapsulated by Trent Dennis-Lane.  Email us at:  [email protected] Follow us on: Insta: @theymightbecomegiants X: @becomegiantspod YouTube: @theymightbecomegiantsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The lads are extremely disappointed with losing the (ostensibly) un-loseable against Essendon, but thankfully everyone around them on the ladder lost too. Which means the race for the wildcard spot is still on!  Producer Sam puts a hard question to the boys and Alex tells the tail of the short lived Austus (a mix of AFL and American Football).  Email us at:  [email protected] Follow us on: Insta: @theymightbecomegiants X: @becomegiantspod YouTube: @theymightbecomegiantsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A rising star is born with a legendary rat-tail, Briggs dominated the ruck, and now Alex and Brandon rave about the incredible performance of the GWS Giants after a fortifying performance against an of-late out of form Geelong Cats. They also rant about the free-kick differential so far this year, which magnets they expect Kingsley to have to shift again this week, and answer your emails about the Bombers and more! Then it's back to Brownlow for the final part of Alex's history on arguably the games best and fairest man. Join us at the Guildford Hotel (in the Big Room!) this Sunday at 4:40 PM as the Giants take on Essendon. We will have a Tom Green training jumper to give away, and plenty of spin the wheel prizes. Email us at:  [email protected] Follow us on: Insta: @theymightbecomegiants X: @becomegiantspod YouTube: @theymightbecomegiantsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The boys are ecstatic (and Producer Sam too) with the Giants surprise win over the Freo Dockers and dare to dream, are we so back?   They look to the upcoming clash with Geelong and analyse the glut of teams at the bottom end of the top ten to ascertain whether the Giants can still make it (they can!).  Alex then tells the first part of the tale of the polymath and trailblazing Charles Brownlow. Who's so much more than just a medal.  Email us at:  [email protected] Follow us on: Insta: @theymightbecomegiants X: @becomegiantspod YouTube: @theymightbecomegiantsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

While the lads are naturally disappointed in the loss to the Hawks, they can see the green shoots that are sprouting. Brandon predicts 2027 will be a huge year for the Giants and Alex believes a goof run with injury (unlike this cursed season) and some more games in the young guns will see the Giants back on top in no time.  Brandon then gives the history of Penrith, the city at the foot of the hills and how it came to be the rugby league powerhouse it is today.  Email us at:  [email protected] Follow us on: Insta: @theymightbecomegiants X: @becomegiantspod YouTube: @theymightbecomegiantsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The boys commiserate what could be a season ending couple of losses, but ever the optimists, look forward to their clash with Hawthorn.  Alex then tells the tale of Canberra's biggest ever sporting event, courtesy of one Robert Menzies.  Credit to the Footy Almanac for this week's history.  Email us at:  [email protected] Follow us on: Insta: @theymightbecomegiants X: @becomegiantspod YouTube: @theymightbecomegiantsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

After a tough loss to the newly resurrected Saints, we've got the Blues this week... and we're playing Carlton. We review the game that almost was, preview the Giants' now high stakes match up, and dive in to the history of the 4th oldest town in Australia: Liverpool! Email us at:  [email protected] Follow us on: Insta: @theymightbecomegiants  X: @becomegiantspodSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

With no more byes for the Giants this year, the boys are revved up and excited for what the rest of the footy year holds in store. They also check in on the rest of the competition, rub a little salt in the wounds of Producer Sam's West Coast Eagles, and dive into the mailbag to answer your listener emails.  Email us at:  [email protected] Follow us on: Insta: @theymightbecomegiants X: @becomegiantspod YouTube: @theymightbecomegiantsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The lads are jubilant as they go into the bye at parity (as was foretold). They analyse the excellent win against Melbourne in Alice Springs and discuss how the Giants can storm their way home in the second half of the year to become the ultimate wildcard side of the finals.  They then discuss how the rest of the league is shaping up at the half way point and answer some listener questions and emails.  Email us at:  [email protected] Follow us on: Insta: @theymightbecomegiants X: @becomegiantspodSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The boys are absolutely ecstatic after that record breaking third term against the reigning premieres. As Al's been saying all year, just get to the bye 6/6 and launch for the back half.  This game against the resurgent Dee's in Alice Springs now looms large to ensure we hit the bye at that magic number.  The boys are then joined by Shannon and Grace who are appearing in W, a play about AFLW running at the Old Fitz in Wooloomooloo from Sunday 31st - June 14.  Head down to the Guildford Hotel on Sunday at 3:15 to watch the Giants get their season back on track!  Email us at:  [email protected] Follow us on: Insta: @theymightbecomegiants X: @becomegiantspodSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The boys are left reeling after the Giants shock loss to Producer Sam's Eagles.  They discuss where it's all going wrong and how they have to hold the line until the cavalry arrives. Brandon asks Al the tough question: is the season over if we lose to the Lions and Melbourne?  Brandon then continues his regions of Western Sydney series by giving the history of the land the Giants now call home, Sydney Olympic Park.  Email us at:  [email protected] Follow us on: Insta: @theymightbecomegiants X: @becomegiantspodSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Giants gain a much needed win and now face the recently returned Producer Sam's hapless West Coast Eagles. Can the Giants just make it to 6-6 and launch after the byes?  After being a student of AFL history for the past 2 and half years, Brandon gives Alex a little history about "Sydney's second CBD" and Western Sydney hub, Parramatta.  Join us at The Guildford Hotel this Sunday at 6:15pm as the Giants 4look for their second win on the trot against the West Cost Eagles.  Email us at:  [email protected] Follow us on: Insta: @theymightbecomegiants X: @becomegiantspodSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

After a disappointing and costly loss to Gold Coast, Alex and Brandon are left wondering if the sun is setting on GWS' finals campaign already... or are reports of the Giants' death greatly exaggerated? Then Alex goes through the history of the Aussie rules legend and ruck revolutionary: Graham 'Polly' Farmer. Email us at:  [email protected] Follow us on: Insta: @theymightbecomegiantsX: @becomegiantspod  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week Alex and Brandon discuss the tight ANZAC weekend victory over the Kangaroos in Canberra and anticipate the upcoming away clash with the Gold Coast Suns. Matt Sullivan (News.com.au Sports Journalist) joins us to discuss Australia's most overrated sport according to the Great Aussie Debate's survey of 53,000 Aussies. Then Alex takes Brandon through the story of the heroic Jason McCartney. Join us at the TMBG Watch Party at the Guildford Hotel Sunday 3rd of May from 7:20pm Email us at:  [email protected] Follow us on: Insta: @theymightbecomegiants X: @becomegiantspodSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.