The Footy Forecast

Join Rugzy and Brucey on the Fantasy Forecast as the boys try to make sense of yet another rough week and ask themselves… when does it end?Despite the pain, the lads are still up and about as they break down the priority targets over the next few weeks, including whether you can justify bringing in a player with the Round 12 bye — headlined by Izak Rankine after his monster 162.The boys then run through the best premium and value picks across every line, with Lachie Whitfield, Marcus Bontempelli and Connor Budarick leading the way as some of the top trade-in options.Finally, Rugzy and Brucey discuss the rookie landscape, whether it’s worth paying up for cash cows, and if the time has come to luxury trade out Lachie McAndrew.To wrap it up, the boys reveal their POD of the Week, bring back a fresh edition of Could Ya Do It, and answer all your listener questions to get you locked and loaded for Round 10!

Join Rugzy, Brucey and Fitzy for another action packed and hilarious (for some) episode of the Footy Forecast!The boys unpack a live Wharfie Time reaction as the Dockers make it 8 wins in a row, while also brainstorming what other teams could use as their own late game barometer.Rugzy gets absolutely no love for his terrible gags and wordplay, although the lads do find some common ground on how often the term “managed” gets thrown around.Fitzy also takes us through his last minute, yet intriguing quiz, while the boys deliver their first unanimous all in of the season.All that, plus your regular favourite segments after another massive week of footy discussion!🎙 Round 9 Quiz🔥 Forecaster’s Favourite of the Week🎯 Brucey’s Brilliance😤 Regan’s Rage📣 Fitzy’s Big Call🔮 Tipping Time

Join Rugzy and Brucey on the Fantasy Forecast as the boys look to bounce back after another eventful round of fantasy footy!The lads dive into some of the biggest headaches in the game right now, including underperforming premiums like Caleb Serong and Josh Rachele, and whether it’s finally time to move them on or prioritise fixing your rookie issues off field.They also lock in the big calls for the week, debating Nic Newman vs Bailey Dale and Christian Petracca vs Kysaiah Pickett, while breaking down exactly what to do with Lachlan McAndrew as well as which rookies you need to prioritise this round.To wrap it up, the boys reveal their POD of the Week, bring back a fresh edition of Could Ya Do It, and answer all your listener questions to get you locked and loaded for Round 9!

Join the boys for the latest episode of the Footy Forecast!The lads unpack what’s going on with the West Coast Eagles, dive into the potential of extra time, debate where the stand rule is at, and uncover Brucey’s burner account.All that plus your regular favourite segments after another big week of footy.🎙 Round 8 Quiz🔥 Forecaster’s Favourite of the Week🎯 Brucey’s Brilliance😤 Regan’s Rage📣 Fitzy’s Big Call🔮 Tipping Time

Join the boys for another action packed edition of the Fantasy Forecast as Rugzy and Brucey break down everything you need to know ahead of Round 8!The boys dive into rookie strategy, which ones to pull the trigger on culling, which ones you can be comfortable fielding and most importantly which rookies to trade in.The lads also look ahead at the best fixture runs for the next three weeks, highlighted by sides like St Kilda, GWS, Sydney, Adelaide and Brisbane. While also discussing and ranking fallen premiums like Fin Callaghan, Josh Dunkley and Hugh McCluggage as they decide on the best options across every line.Finally the boys reveal their POD of the Week, bring back a fresh edition of Could Ya Do It and answer all your listener questions to get you locked and loaded for Round 8!

Join the boys for a cracking post Anzac Round review on the Footy Forecast!The boys quickly find out how Fitzy spent his long weekend, Rugzy surprises everyone with some heartfelt footy cards, and before long they uncover a tipping scandal that turns out to be more common than first thought.🎙 Round 7 Quiz🔥 Forecaster’s Favourite of the Week🎯 Brucey’s Brilliance😤 Regan’s Rage📣 Fitzy’s Big Call🔮 Tipping Time

Join the boys for another action packed and fun edition of the Fantasy Forecast as Rugzy and Brucey break down another eventful week of fantasy footy!The lads kick things off with the big talking points, what to do with fattening rookies, key role changes and the looping debacle that completely rattled Brucey’s weekend. They then rank the best trade in targets across every line with plenty of discussion around forward options like Cam Zurhaar, Jason Horne-Francis, Christian Petracca and more.Finally the boys reveal their POD of the Week, bring back a fresh edition of Could Ya Do It and answer all your listener questions to get you locked and loaded for Round 7.

Join us for latest episode of the Footy Forecast as Rugzy and Fitzy ride high after a Western Derby win, while Brucey is left picking up the pieces. The boys run through a cracking Round 6 which saw records broken, Ross Lyon impressions and a mystery tipster popping up in the podcast!🎙 Round 6 Quiz🔥 Forecaster’s Favourite of the Week🎯 Brucey’s Brilliance😤 Regan’s Rage📣 Fitzy’s Big Call🔮 Tipping Time

Join the boys for another big episode of the Fantasy Forecast as Rugzy and Brucey guide you through all the stress and chaos of another injury-riddled round of AFL Fantasy. The lads break down the heavyweight battle in defence between Roberts and NAS as potential replacements for Dayne Zorko, while also running through the best options to cover the forced outs of Deven Robertson and Connor Budarick.They dive into whether Angus Anderson is a must have trade in, before wrapping things up with their POD of the Week, a fresh edition of Could Ya Do It, and all your listener questions to get you locked and loaded for Round 6.

The boys are well and truly back for another episode of the Footy Forecast, with Rugzy and Fitzy returning to the Perth studio fresh off their Gather Round trip and ready to unpack it all. Big wins for the Dockers, Swans and Hawks have them all staking their claim as the team to beat, while Zak Butters is back in the headlines as the boys try to work out what was actually said to the umpire and horse tipster Nick Foot.The quiz makes its long-awaited return, and all your favourite segments are back as we gear up for another huge round of footy!🎙 Round 5 Quiz🔥 Forecaster’s Favourite of the Week🎯 Brucey’s Brilliance😤 Regan’s Rage📣 Fitzy’s Big Call🔮 Tipping Time

Tune in for another must-listen episode of the Fantasy Forecast as the boys guide you through the key decisions and biggest talking points ahead of a full round of best 22. Rugzy and Brucey once again find themselves in a strong position coming out of the early byes, despite a late out from Nic Daicos and an MCL injury to Tim English shaking things up.Team structure post-byes takes centre stage as the boys break down how to set up and dominate over this tough period. They rank the top trade targets across every line and dive into what priorities should look like heading into this crucial week. Finally, the boys wrap things up with their POD of the Week, a fresh edition of Could Ya Do It, and answer all your listener questions to get you primed and ready for Round 5!

The boys are back fresh off the Easter long weekend, recharged and ready to fire, bringing you your footy fix with Rugzy on call live from Adelaide while Brucey and Fitzy hold it down in the studio.The lads unpack the final round of the early byes with some impressive wins across the board, while a few old trends creep back in to haunt others.No fan-favourite Quiz this week but the boys make up for it, running through all your favourite must listen segments before turning their attention to Gather Round, with Fitzy set to join Rugzy in the City of Churches to take in all the action!🔥 Forecaster’s Favourite of the Week🎯 Brucey’s Brilliance😤 Regan’s Rage📣 Fitzy’s Big Call🔮 Tipping Time

Rugzy and Brucey are off to a flyer to start the season, holding strong overall rankings despite a costly captaincy blunder.The boys break down the key outs including Tristan Xerri and Deven Robertson, while the absence of premium defenders Lachie Ash and Lachie Whitfield looms large for fantasy coaches.They discuss paying up for elite premiums like Nick Daicos and Bailey Smith, while also debating if rookies like Watkins and Cook have already gone too far in price to be worth jumping on.Finally, the boys wrap things up with their POD of the Week, a fresh edition of Could Ya Do It, and answer all your listener questions to get you primed and ready for Round 4!

Join the boys on this episode of The Footy Forecast as big comebacks from West Coast and Melbourne turn what looked like a dismal round on paper into one worth talking about.Regan, Brucey and Fitz run through all the key moments from the round, with both WA teams getting up again in the same week, a tiebreaking quiz plus plenty more as we look ahead to Round 4.🎙 Round 3 Quiz🔥 Forecaster’s Favourite of the Week🎯 Brucey’s Brilliance😤 Regan’s Rage📣 Fitzy’s Big Call🔮 Tipping Time

Regan and Josh are back with a brutal reality check in after carnage struck the competition with huge injuries to Connor Rozee and Christian Petracca! With Round 3 byes already complicating things and two superstars sidelined long-term, the boys take you through how to manage the chaos.The boys lock in their favourite trade-in targets across every line, from defence to midfield and the putrid forward line. Covering all price brackets, they weigh up the best options between players without a bye and those coming off it, helping you navigate one of the toughest rounds of the season.Finally the boys announce their POD of the week, Could Ya Do It, with all your listener questions also answered to get you set for Round 3!

Join Regan, Josh and Fitzy on the latest episode of Footy Forecast as the boys try to keep their excitement in check after a historic winning day for both WA teams!We’re diving into all the biggest footy headlines and rolling through your favourite segments as we guide you through the week of footy.🎙 Round 2 Quiz🔥 Forecaster’s Favourite of the Week🎯 Brucey’s Brilliance😤 Regan’s Rage📣 Fitzy’s Big Call🔮 Tipping Time

The boys are back after Round 1 chaos has already struck! With the first bye week hitting and Errol Gulden going down long-term, coaches are facing some early headaches, despite both Regan and Brucey starting strong!The boys break down all the big trade dilemmas heading into the round. Do you move Gulden now or wait a week? Can you bring in players on a bye? And which premiums without a bye should be at the top of your list?They also tackle the priority of cash generation in the early rounds, what to do with Mattaes Phillipou and Colby McKercher, plus run through a number of Hold or Fold picks featuring Archie Roberts, Jack Steele, and Darcy Parish.Finally the boys announce their POD of the week, Could Ya Do It returns with all your listener questions also answered to get you set for Round 2!

Join Regan, Josh and Fitzy in the latest episode of the Footy Forecast as they take you through their emotions across the first full round of the AFL season. With plenty of listener input, the boys react to all the big headlines from Round 1 of the home and away season!🎙 Round 1 Quiz🔥 Forecaster’s Favourite of the Week🎯 Brucey’s Brilliance😤 Regan’s Rage📣 Fitzy’s Big Call🔮 Tipping Time

The boys are back on the fantasy front with a bang! After Opening Round, panic has officially set in as coaches everywhere rush to fill their teams with players who just popped big scores over the weekend… totally sustainable, right?Regan and Brucey dive into all the big questions heading into Round 1. Which cash grabs can we actually trust? How many bye players should you realistically have on field? And which rookies deserve those crucial starting spots?The boys lock in their final rookie rankings, reveal their current rolling 22, and rank the best emerging mid-pricers and POD picks that could give your team the early edge.Plus, they answer listener questions and break down everything you need to know before the big dance on Thursday night!

The boys are back and firing for the first weekly Footy Forecast episode of the season. Join them as they digest a fast-paced and exciting Opening Round, running through a mix of new and podcast favourite segments!🎙 Opening Round Quiz🔥 Forecaster’s Favourite of the Week🎯 Brucey’s Brilliance😤 Regan’s Rage📣 Fitzy’s Big Call🔮 Tipping Time

Join Regan and Brucey on The Fantasy Forecast for the first player stocktake of 2026.The boys have their say on whose stocks are up, down, and questionable after the first unofficial pre-season games!

The crystal ball is officially out for our 2026 Big Calls & Predictions episode!This episode includes our picks for:- Brownlow Medallist- Coleman Medallist- Rising Star- Top 3 Breakout Players- Surprise All-Australian- Best New Recruit- Top 10 Ladder- Team Over/Under Lock- 2026 Big Call

Join Regan and Brucey for the Fantasy Forecast as they answer listener questions ahead of the preseason games!Get featured on the pod by sending your questions via:Instagram: @footyforecastpodReddit: @footyforecastpodX: @FootyForeOr in the comments on Spotify!

Join Regan and Brucey as the Fantasy Forecast returns for 2026 where they break down everything you need strategy wise for AFL Fantasy Classic and Draft this season.The boys discuss Classic structure, including how to balance rookies across each line, the 30 green dot strategy, and whether you need a genuine set and forget captain option.Next, they break down bye structure, how many early bye players is too many, and how aggressive coaches should be with early round trades.Of course it is not preseason without debating ruck strategy. The boys go head to head on two premium rucks versus one value option, and list cheap PODs and breakout contenders to monitor during the preseason games.Lastly, they dive into Draft strategy, covering where rucks should be taken, how early to target forwards, and how to find value late in the draft.Be a part of the journey and follow the boys throughout the 2026 fantasy season.

Another tough year in the rebuild saw West Coast finish 18th in 2025, managing just one win in Andrew McQualter’s first season at the helm. While results were hard to swallow, the Eagles avoided any 100 point blowouts and exposed plenty of youth as injuries to key veterans opened the door for the next wave.Kurt from the Golden Wings Podcast joined The Footy Forecast to reflect on a challenging 2025 campaign and where the growth is coming from heading into this season.We break down the Eagles developing game style and frustrations around inconsistent senior performances, before highlighting the positives on the field.Reuben Ginbey’s runner up best and fairest season stood out, Jobe Shanahan showed genuine promise, Liam Baker was the clear standout, and mid season draftee Tom McCarthy made an instant impact off half back.We also unpack a strong draft haul headlined by Willem Duursma and Cooper Duff Tytler, adding elite young talent in a major tick for the club’s rebuild. Experienced additions including Brandon Starcevich and Tylar Young bolster the back six, while we discuss key departures such as former captain Oscar Allen, Liam Ryan, and the retirements of Jeremy McGovern and Dom Sheed.Looking ahead to 2026, new co captains Liam Duggan and Liam Baker take the reins as the club searches for stability after last year’s leadership drama. We assess preseason standouts, roles up for grabs and what a realistic pass mark looks like as the Eagles aim to show real progress in the next phase of their rebuild.A must listen for all Eagles fans!

3-peat is what’s on everyone’s mind as the Lions look to continue their historic run as early premiership favourites heading into the 2026 season.JB from the Brisbane Lions Fancast joined The Footy Forecast to break down a dominant 2025 campaign that delivered back to back premierships and saw Brisbane never drop out of the top four.We highlight Hugh McCluggage’s All Australian season, Logan Morris’ 53 goal breakout year and the continued rise of Jaspa Fletcher, along with the depth players who played crucial roles across the season.The off season is unpacked with a look at the academy led draft haul headlined by Dan Annable, the additions of Oscar Allen and Sam Draper, and the impact of departures including Ah Chee, Starcevich and the retirements of McInerney and Sam Day.Looking ahead to 2026, we discuss Lachie Neale’s off field drama and its impact on the club, who may step into the captaincy, plus preseason standouts and positional changes as players push to break into the side.A must listen for all Lions fans!

The Dogs 2025 season proved another frustrating near miss. Despite a strong win–loss record, the Dogs were unable to consistently challenge top eight opposition, falling just short of finals once again.Matt and Nick from The Salty Bulldog Podcast, the number one Bulldogs page delivering in-depth weekly analysis of all things Doggies, joined The Footy Forecast to provide answers for all Dogs fans heading into 2026. We break down Luke Beveridge’s performance following his contract extension, ongoing concerns around the Bulldogs’ defensive structure, and key player performances. We discuss Rory Lobb’s transition into a key defensive role, Sam Darcy’s emergence as one of the competition’s most exciting young stars, and the continued rise of underrated contributors Rhylee West and Ed Richards.We also chat the Bulldogs’ off-season, reviewing their draft haul, the addition of Connor Budarick, plus the fallout from Jamarra Ugle-Hagan’s departure. Looking ahead to 2026, the focus turns to whether the Dogs can finally capitalise on their star-studded list. We discuss players under pressure to deliver, preseason standouts, and what the Bulldogs must address defensively to push back into finals contention.A must listen for all Dogs fans!

Adelaide’s season last year delivered a major statement, finishing first with an 18–5 record after not playing finals since 2017 and ending the home and away season a game clear at the top the ladder. While finals heartbreak followed with a straight-sets exit, the year still marked a significant step forward in what was widely viewed as a breakout season for the Crows.Jack and Harry from Crows Nation, Adelaide’s number one fan channel and podcast with over 15.5K followers, joined The Footy Forecast to reflect on their rising campaign and where it all unravelled at the pointy end of the season.We unpack the expectations heading into 2025, the pressure that comes with finishing on top, and standout performances from the season gone.We touch on Riley Thilthorpe’s All-Australian breakout, Jordan Dawson’s midfield dominance, and Josh Worrell’s emergence as a defensive general.We also break down Adelaide’s off-season, reviewing their draft haul, the additions of Callum Ah Chee and Finnbar Maley, and the list changes following several departures.Looking ahead to 2026, the focus turns to preseason standouts, the impact of Dan Curtin’s preseason injury on Adelaide’s plans, competition for spots and senior players under pressure. To close, we discuss what a pass mark looks like next season and the boys give us an early Adelaide-themed big call as the Crows look to build on their stellar season last year.A must listen for all Crows fans!

It’s Ferrari central ahead of an optimistic year for Richmond fans. Despite finishing 17th with a 5–18 record, the Tigers’ 2025 season marked a clear step in the right direction. A surprise Round 1 win over Carlton and an encouraging early run set the tone before injuries and inexperience caught up with the group, but the growth of a young list provided genuine excitement moving forward.Chris from the Tigercast Podcast, a fan-driven Richmond podcast and channel covering everything inside the four walls of the club, joined The Footy Forecast to preview all things Tiges ahead of the 2026 season.We cover expectations following the 2024 wooden spoon, Adem Yze’s progress in his first season as senior coach, Sam Lalor’s exciting promise, Sam Banks’ breakout year off half-back, and the continued rise of Seth Campbell.We also break down Richmond’s thriving off-season, reviewing a strong draft haul headlined by Sam Cumming and Sam Grlj, along with the list changes following several departures ahead of the 2026 season.To close, we turns to 2026 with discussion around preseason standouts, injury updates on key young players, potential positional changes, and senior players under pressure to respond. Chris also shares what a pass mark looks like for the Tigers, breakout players to keep an eye on this season and a Richmond hot take for the 2026 season.A must listen for all Tigers fans!

Hawthorn look to build on their exciting past two seasons, with 2025 delivering 15 wins in a tightly contested year and further cementing their contender status with a preliminary final appearance before falling to arch-rivals Geelong.Nat from Hawks Insiders, a platform delivering inside insight and coverage of all things Hawthorn, joined The Footy Forecast to reflect on the season that was and preview what shapes as another massive year ahead.We discuss expectations following the Hawks’ rapid rise, how the group handled the pressure of finals football, and standout performances across the list. Key players in focus include Josh Weddle’s emergence as a genuine star, Jack Gunston’s remarkable career-best season, and the impact of recruits Josh Battle and Tom Barrass, alongside a look at some underrated contributors.We also break down Hawthorn’s off-season, reviewing their draft haul, the failed pursuit of Zach Merrett, and notable list changes.Looking ahead to 2026, we chat about the newly shared captaincy of James Sicily and Jai Newcombe, the impact of Will Day’s early-season absence and potential midfield opportunities up for grabs.A must listen for all Hawks fans!

North Melbourne’s 2025 season showed gradual progress, but despite encouraging signs from a young list, inconsistency continued to hold the Roos back.Bailey from The Shinboners Podcast returns to The Footy Forecast to preview what lies ahead in 2026 and discuss the current state of the club.The conversation covers the pressure on Alastair Clarkson, concerns around North’s defensive structure, and the leadership shift that saw Nick Larkey take over the captaincy.We also unpack key player performances from 2025 and review North Melbourne’s off-season, headlined by the draft addition of Lachy Dovaston, the arrival of Charlie Spargo, and notable list changes.To close, the focus turns firmly to 2026, with discussion around the impact of new ruck rules on Tristan Xerri, potential positional changes for Harry Sheezel and others, and senior players under pressure to deliver. Bails also shares what a pass mark looks like for the Roos this season, along with an early big call for the year ahead.A must-listen for all Roos fans!

St Kilda’s 2025 season followed a familiar pattern, finishing 12th with a 9–14 record after an inconsistent campaign that showed flashes of competitiveness against top sides but frustration against teams below them on the ladder.There were still memorable moments, highlighted by big wins over Geelong and Fremantle and the famous Round 20 comeback against Melbourne, led by a breakout performance from Nasiah Wanganeen-Milera in a game where a star was born.Jake from Saints TV, the number one Saints channel covering everything inside the four walls of St Kilda, joined The Footy Forecast to reflect on the season that was and look ahead to what shapes as the most exciting year for Saints fans in a very long time.The discussion dives into key player performances, including Wanganeen-Milera’s All-Australian breakout, Jack Macrae’s first year at the club, Cal Wilkie’s leadership down back, and the underrated rise of Max Hall.We also take a deep look into the league’s most active off-season movers, with St Kilda emerging as a destination club. The arrivals of Tom De Koning, Jack Silvagni, Liam Ryan and Sam Flanders are unpacked, including how they could line up in 2026.To close, the focus turns firmly to next season, with discussion around preseason standouts, players returning from injury, potential positional changes, how Ross Lyon’s game plan may evolve, and what success looks like in 2026.A must listen for all Saints fans!

The Pies were set up brilliantly from a fast start to the 2025 season, spending the majority of the year inside the top two and even opening up a 10-point buffer on top of the ladder heading into Round 18. However, a late-season stumble saw the Pies lose five of their last six games, but held on to secure a top-four finish and a double chance in September.After eventually being knocked out by the eventual premiers, the question looms if was 2025 a missed opportunity, and is 2026 the last real roll of the dice for this ageing Collingwood list?Swoop Luke, the face of Collingwood’s number one fan channel with over 42,000 followers on Instagram, more than 13,000 subscribers on YouTube, and the 2024 AFL Fans Association Fan of the Year, returned to The Footy Forecast preview the upcoming season for the Pies. The discussion dives into the key on-field talking points, assessing the underwhelming seasons of Dan Houston and Darcy Moore, the rapid rise of Ned Long and Darcy Cameron, plus Josh Daicos’ expanding influence through potential midfield minutes.We break down Collingwood’s list strategy heading into 2026, reviewing their draft haul, the arrival of Jack Buller and as well as the departure of club stalwart Brody Mihocek.To close, we head inside the Pies’ training track ahead of 2026, discussing whether Scott Pendlebury and Steele Sidebottom can once again perform above expectations, or if new opportunities are emerging within Collingwood’s playing group.A must listen for all Pies fans!

2025 was a year defined by extremes for Port Adelaide, with the season starting with a heavy 91-point Round 1 loss to Collingwood, before closing it in emotional fashion with a thrilling Round 24 win at Adelaide Oval to farewell club great Travis Boak and long-time coach Ken Hinkley.Anthony from Port Adelaide’s #1 fan channel, The Pear, with over 6,000 subscribers on YouTube and more than 3,000 followers on Instagram, returns to The Footy Forecast to preview how 2026 is shaping up for the Power.The discussion turns to on-field performances, with a deep dive into captain Connor Rozee’s leadership and evolving role, Zak Butters’ standout season despite heavy attention from opposition teams as he heads into a contract year, and Miles Bergman’s ability to impact games through the midfield.We also unpack Port Adelaide’s list management, including the club’s unprecedented decision to bypass the National Draft and the mixed reaction to the off-season additions brought in.To close, the focus shifts to 2026, with discussion around life under new coach Josh Carr, potential tactical and positional changes, players under pressure to respond, breakout candidates, and what a pass mark looks like for the Power next season.A must listen for all Port fans!

After a season built on hope around a young and exciting list, Essendon’s 2025 campaign ultimately unravelled, finishing 15th with just six wins.A relentless injury toll to key players forced the Bombers to test their depth, resulting in a record 15 debutants and offering a glimpse of the club’s long-term future.Fiona from Bomber Banter, one of the most passionate and insightful Essendon social pages covering everything happening inside the four walls of the Essendon Football Club, joined The Footy Forecast to unpack the season that was. Zach Merrett headlined the episode after stepping down as captain and a failed trade attempt to Hawthorn. Fiona reflects on how it all played out, the impact it had on the playing group, and what Merrett’s future at the club may look like moving forward.We also break down Essendon’s impressive draft haul, key list changes including the departure of Sam Draper, and what it all means heading into 2026. To close, Fiona shares her expectations for next season, players under pressure, potential breakout stars, and an early big call for the year aheadA must listen for all Dons fans!

Following a year of just scraping into the top eight, expectations were high for the Blues heading into the 2025 season.Injuries to big names and a core group that failed to fire left plenty of uncertainty around the club’s future, as Carlton slipped to 11th with a 9–14 record.Terry from Blue Abroad — the number one Carlton fan channel covering everything happening inside the four walls of the club returned to The Footy Forecast to break down an eventful year for the Blues on and off the field.Terry gives his insight into the departures of Charlie Curnow, Tom De Koning and Jack Silvagni, the talent brought in from other clubs, reflects on another difficult year for coach Michael Voss, and much more.A must listen for all Blues fans!

After an injury-riddled and underwhelming season, the pressure is building for the Swans as they head into the 2026 season.AFL YouTuber, content creator and proud Swans tragic, Riles Macca returns to the Footy Forecast to unpack a rollercoaster campaign and look ahead to what’s next for Sydney after a busy trade period headlined by the blockbuster arrival of Charlie Curnow.Riles breaks down his expectations for the season ahead, the players under pressure, and what the Swans must address to force their way back into the top eight in 2026.A must listen for all Swans fans!

Coming off a brutal finish to the season and with expectations sky-high heading into 2026, the Fremantle Dockers are shaping as one of the competition’s most exciting emerging contenders.Duck from The Purple Reign Podcast, the number one Fremantle Dockers podcast and the familiar voice behind the club’s Final Siren post-game show, joins us to break down the year that was for the Dockers and look ahead to what’s next after another strong trade period and draft.We unpack the impact of Fremantle’s newest additions, the players who were shown the door, and how the list is shaping overall. Duck also delivers his pass or fail assessment of the season ahead and drops an unmissable big call for 2026. An episode not to miss for all Freo fans!

The boys wrap up a massive year both on and off the field with the annual Footy Forecast Awards Night, streamed live on TikTok!Awards:- Breakout Player- Most Disappointing Player- Best New Recruit- Most Overrated Player- Most Underrated Player- Best Role Player- Footy Forecast Medlaist (MVP)

The Lions have done it again! Stamping their authority on the competition and elevating Chris Fagan into the conversation as one of the great coaches of the modern era. With dynasty talk swirling, we break down the Grand Final, revisit our pre-game predictions, and relive Fitzy’s big call on what was an epic day despite the end scoreline.From there, we turn to the off-season radars for both the Lions and Cats, two sides that only look more dangerous with every passing year. Finally as the Grand Final celebrations fade, trade chaos takes centre stage with Christian Petracca spotted at Adelaide Airport, plus confirmed moves for young talents Judd McVee and Malcolm Rosas.Episode Guide:(0:01) Episode Introduction(1:05) Brisbane Dynasty?(8:29) Trac spotted at Adelaide Airport(11:42) Judd Mcvee(15:18) Malcolm Rosas(17:19) Lions Off-Season Radar(24:40) Cats Off-Season Radar(30:26) Grand Final Predictions, Tips and Big Call Recap(35:05) Episode Outro

In this week’s episode of The Footy Forecast, the boys dive headfirst into Grand Final week with Brownlow chaos, selection headaches, and debate over whether the pre Grand Final bye should be here to stay.The Hawks and Pies list chats get the full treatment as we break down who stays, who goes, and what each club needs to stay in contention for years to come.We crown our Preliminary Final Forecaster’s Favourite and roll through a massive Grand Final preview with our tips, Norm Smith predictions, first goal scorers, and a big call from Fitzy.Regan’s punishment wheel of doom is also spinning out of control after losing the tipping competition, with forfeits looming as the boys gear up for the biggest week of the year!Episode Guide:(0:01) Episode Introduction(0:46) Brownlow Aftermath(3:17) Jack Buckley Medal(6:35) Pre Grand Final Discussion(11:05) Hawthorn Off-Season Radar(18:34) Collingwood Off-Season Radar(25:41) Forecaster's Favourite of the Week(27:53) Preliminary Final Tipping Recap(29:44) Tipping Forfeits(33:04) Grand Final Preview(41:42) Fitzy's Big Call(43:30) Bet of the Week(45:21) Episode Outro

In this week’s episode of The Footy Forecast, Regan and Fitzy strap in for one of the biggest weekends of the year as Preliminary Final footy takes centre stage. Geelong and Hawthorn are set to reignite their fierce rivalry, while Collingwood and Brisbane collide in a blockbuster at the MCG.We celebrate Fitzy’s flag-winning Grand Final heroics, crown Jai Newcombe as the new Mr September, and share a moment for Josh Dunkley after he smashed the finals tackling record by out-cuddling the cuddler himself, Matt Rowell. The Zach Merrett situation at Essendon goes from bad to worse, and we put the Crows and Suns firmly under the microscope on the off-season radar after bowing out for 2025.The boys hand over their Forecaster’s Favourite of the Week before locking in who they think will be booking their ticket to the 2025 Grand Final!Episode Guide:(0:01) Episode Introduction(0:46) Fitzy's Grand Final Heroics(2:50) Zach Merrett(6:51) State of Origin(7:38) Jai Newcombe(9:31) Josh Dunkley(10:54) Crows and Suns Off-Season Radar(19:41) Forecaster's Favourite of the Week(23:01) Semi Final Tipping Recap(24:19) Preliminary Finals Preview(35:17) Fitzy's Big Call(37:20) Bet of the Week(38:30) Episode Outro

In this week’s episode of The Footy Forecast, Regan and Fitzy dive into a massive opening week of finals. We give our thoughts on all the first-week clashes before shifting to the latest player movement news shaking up the competition. With both the Giants and Dockers bowing out, we break down what each side needs to push for ultimate success in 2026, weighing up the futures of their out of contract players and who they should be targeting this off-season. To finish off, we hand out our Forecaster’s Favourite of the Week, preview the semi finals as Fitzy locks in his big calls for the week.Episode Guide:(0:01) Episode Introduction and Freo's Heartbreak(3:04) GWS Premiership Window(7:34) Leek Aleer & Jacob Wehr(9:32) Primed Cats (10:50) Crows & Pies Overview(14:16) Campbell Chesser(17:12) Neil Erasmus(19:50) GWS & Freo Off-Season Radar(29:43) Forecaster's Favourite of the Week(33:47) Semi Finals Preview(47:32) Episode Outro

The September sniff is here as finals footy takes centre stage!In this week’s episode of The Footy Forecast the boys preview all four finals clashes and share their thoughts on how the action will unfold. They break down the AFL’s Rich List, looking at the top 100 highest-paid players and questioning whether a few might be getting paid more than they deserve.Trade whispers also keep on coming with Charlie Curnow, Jordan Ridley and Sam Draper all possible on the move.Episode Guide:(0:01) Episode Introduction(1:54) Charlie Curnow(5:59) Jordan Ridley(8:05) Sam Draper(10:05) AFL's Richest(21:05) Week 1 Finals Preview(40:07) Episode Outro

In this week’s episode of Fantasy Forecast, Regan and Brucey put the finishing touches on a massive AFL Fantasy season with a full wrap-up of the year that was.We start by looking back at the round 24, before Regan then delivers his very own Fantasy Wrapped, breaking down the good, the bad, and the ugly from his season.Regan provides his Top 3 Worst Trades and he Top 3 Best Trades from the year and locks some players into the updated Never Again List.Brucey checks in all the way from Rome with his own Fantasy Wrapped, giving us a look at how his season panned out from across the globe, before we bring it all home with our end of season reflections and farewells!Episode Guide:(0:01) Episode Introduction(4:14) The Round That Was(6:36) Round 24 Could ya do it Recap(9:11) Regan's Fantasy Wrapped(17:50) Top 3 Worst Trade Ins(21:05) Top 3 Best Trade Ins(24:35) Never Again List(30:02) Brucey's Fantasy Wrapped from Rome(43:00) Episode Outro

In this week’s episode of The Footy Forecast, Rugzy and Fitz take you through one of the great weeks for the podcast as we celebrate our Dockers cracking into the top 8 and topping it all off with a Bet of the week win!We kick things off by dissecting Freo’s big win against the Bulldogs before shifting to Adelaide’s 14 team rise to the minor premiership. Brucey checks in, and we dive into some of the early list calls coming out of West Coast and Port Adelaide.From there, we recap the tipping, big call and bet of the week before turning our attention to AFL awards night. We give our predictions for the Rising Star and MVP before locking in our 22 for the 2025 All-Australian team!Episode Guide:(0:01) Episode Introduction(1:00) Dissecting the Freo vs Dogs Game(7:59) Crows Rise to the Minor Premiership(10:57) Brucey Checks In(14:29) Oscar Allen(16:21) West Coast List Management(20:34) Port Adelaide List Management(27:24) Tipping, Big Call and Bet of the Week Recap(34:30) Rising Star Prediction(36:18) MVP Prediction(39:30) All-Australian Team Prediction and Selection

In this week’s episode of Fantasy Forecast, Regan takes you through the final round of AFL Fantasy. Sheezel (186), Xerri (165), and LDU (162) went massive for the Kangas, and we’re hoping to see more scores like that as the season closes out. Izak Rankine shapes as a must-trade, with plenty of juicy matchups set to offer big points swings. We also dive into players who’ve been down but could explode this week, including Rozee, Butters, Holmes, and Josh Daicos.Regan also breaks down some key head-to-heads such as Whitfield and Ash against St Kilda, Gulden and Heeney against West Coast, and Jeremy Cameron, Mannagh, and Miers against Richmond. The episode wraps up with another four-player punt in Could Ya Do It, plus Regan’s Monday rage trades and his VC/C locks for the week ahead.Episode Guide:(0:01) Episode Intro(3:16) Score & Trades(9:10) Elite & Delete(10:59) Bounce Back Players(13:46) Brucey's Voice Message(18:36) Defender Trade Targets(24:28) Midfield Trade Targets(33:28) Forward Trade Targets(38:22) Could ya do it?(46:03) Monday Trades & VC/C Options

In this episode of The Footy Forecast, the boys dive into all the big Round 23 headlines with just one round left in the season! It all comes down to the wire for our purple team as Regan and Fitzy break down how the Dockers can get it done and the changes that might be coming. NAS signs on for $2 million a year, Harry Sheezel drops a monster 54-bomb, and Izak Rankine’s suspension is a massive blow for the ladder-leading Crows.We take you through a full Round 24 preview, crown our latest Forecaster of the Week, and drop our score predictions for the Footy Forecast x Inside 50 Game of the Round as the Dogs and Freo face off at Marvel on Sunday.Episode Guide:(0:01) Episode Introduction(1:03) Freo's Chance(10:32) NAS Re-Signing(20:13) Sheezyball(22:12) Izak Rankine(25:16) Forecaster's Favourite of the Week(29:45) Round 23 Tipping Recap(30:51) Bet of the Week(34:15) Round 24 Preview

In this week’s episode of the Fantasy Forecast, Regan takes the wheel for a chaotic AFL Fantasy round while Brucey’s off living it up in Europe.We both copped the pain of bringing in Lachie Ash for a putrid 29, while popular trade-outs like Merrett and Butters came back to haunt coaches. With the Ruck Pig now out for this week, Regan pinpoints the best ruck replacement for Brodie Grundy, plus the top trade targets across every line.The episode wraps up with another three-player punt in the Could Ya Do It segment, plus Regan’s Monday rage trades and his VC/C locks for the week ahead.Episode Guide: (0:01) Episode Intro(3:26) Score & Rank(4:20) Lachie Ash and Trade Rant(16:13) Elite & Delete(19:44) Brodie Grundy & Zach Merrett(22:43) Grundy Replacements(30:03) Defender Trade Targets(33:49) Midfield Trade Targets(37:04) Forward Trade Targets(41:16) Could ya do it?(47:29) Monday Trades and VC/C Options

In this episode of The Footy Forecast the boys dive into all the big Round 22 headlines, with our glorious king Nat Fyfe announcing he will hang up the boots at season’s end fresh off another come from behind win by our beloved purple team. The Brownlow race has a new leader with Jordan Dawson overtaking Nick Daicos in the predictor with Nick at $3 and Daws at $4 on Sports Bet. Darcy Cameron inks a new deal leaving money and West Coast in the dust while both Longmire and Simpson rule themselves out of the Dees coaching hunt. The boys reveal who they think will miss the top eight with just two rounds to go as their ladder predictor tells all. We crown our latest Forecaster of the Week, lock in our Round 23 tips and drop score predictions for two massive Footy Forecast x Inside 50 Games of the Round with Friday’s Freo versus Lions clash at Optus and Saturday’s Crows versus Pies under lights at Adelaide Oval.Lastly, the curse continues with four one-leg losses in a row for Bet of the Week leaving us agonisingly close to that succulent Chinese meal we can almost taste!Episode Guide:(0:12) Freo's Win(2:32) Nat Fyfe's Retirement(9:54) A New Brownlow Favourite Emerges(12:55) Darcy Cameron Re-Signing(14:43) Demons Head Coach Race(17.:40) Listener Questions(19:10) Top 8 Ladder Predictor(26:01) Forecaster's Favourite of the Week(28:11) Round 22 Tipping Recap(30:00) Round 23 Preview(52:11) Bet of the Week