The Footy Lowdown

A win’s a win… but this one didn’t feel like the kind you wrap up in a bow. In this episode, Ash dives into a strange, scrappy, oddly tense night at the Gabba — a game Brisbane controlled, nearly blew, rescued, then somehow still walked away from feeling… unsettled.There’s the 49-point explosion that came out of nowhere. The fade-out that followed. The key players who shone, the big names who didn’t. And the uncomfortable little trend in the stats that might be telling a bigger story than anyone wants to admit.Off-field? Oh boy. A suspension, a social-media meltdown, a bizarre free-kick uproar, a Carlton fanbase in absolute chaos, and one of the funniest joke submissions the show has ever received. Plus a few media takes, some eyebrow-raising commentary calls, and the latest round of “Why does everyone hate our father–son picks?”Ash also dishes out his Besties, breaks down the numbers you won’t see on the highlights package, and gives you a glimpse at the looming Geelong clash — short turnaround, big stakes and returning reinforcements.It’s messy, it’s honest, it’s occasionally unhinged… and somehow still upbeat.Hit play — you’re not going to want to miss where this one goes.

This week’s Lions Lowdown is a big one, Lions fans. After putting out a quick bonus episode to call out the ridiculous whiteboard “saga” — a nothing story blown wildly out of proportion — we’re back with the full breakdown of Brisbane’s 11-goal demolition of Essendon.In this episode, we dive into everything: the over-the-top media pile-on, the latest on Koby Evans, the injuries (or non-injuries) from the weekend, and the downright incredible spread of goalkickers that’s making opposition coaches lose sleep.There’s also a look at what’s really going on at Essendon, a chat about our young guns, some juicy stats, the weekly ticks and crosses, and the Top 5 most reliable footy reporters you can actually trust.If you want the truth behind the noise, a bit of footy chat, and a whole lot of Brisbane pride… then strap in and give this one a listen. Go on — if you reckon you’re ready for the full story, press play.

Buckle up, Lions fans — this special episode of Lions Lowdown goes straight for the jugular. While Brisbane put together a seriously convincing display of footy, the media somehow managed to whip a nothing-burger whiteboard scribble into a full-blown “scandal.” So we’re diving right into the madness: the entitled Auskick dad and the same tired journalists who keep trying — and failing — to drag this club into their circus.In this episode, we cut through the noise, torch a few fabricated narratives, lay out exactly what happened, and call out the media double standards that seem to fire up the moment Brisbane wins a game. If you’re sick of the cheap clicks, the recycled headlines and the pile-on mentality whenever the Lions start roaring… this one’s for you.Tune in — if you’re brave enough — because we’re pulling no punches. This is Brisbane vs. the BULLSH#T and the truth hits harder than any headline.

Get around it, Lions fans — Ash is back for your Thursday night selection fix! This week we kick things off by tipping the cap to a milestone that seemed to sneak under the radar.Then it’s all eyes on Marvel Stadium, where the AFL boys take on Essendon in that now-classic 12:35 Saturday slot. Ash runs through key pre-game info for anyone heading in and where to catch the broadcast if you’re watching from home.Selection news? Oh yes — and it’s big. A big name returns, and an even bigger man is set to make his AFL debut. From there, Ash dives into a lively recap of the last two weeks in the VFL. Expect highlights, standout performers, and a heap of love for the young guns making waves.We wrap up with a look ahead to this week’s VFL clash with Coburg, plus a bit of tongue-in-cheek commentary about the truly baffling scheduling.Footy’s on, the Lions are roaring, and Ash has you covered. Tune in and get ready for a massive weekend!

Strap in, footy fans — this week’s episode is absolutely PACKED! We dive headfirst into all the latest AFL dramas, on and off the field, with the stories everyone’s arguing about and a few that will genuinely make you go, “Wait… WHAT?!”Then it’s onto a monster Round 7 wrap, featuring:* Our official votes* Team of the Week* Rolling Ladder Predictor — who’s rising, who’s cooked, and who’s clinging on for dear life* Ash’s Round 8 Tips — the bold calls, the upsets, and the locks of the weekPLUS… you do not want to miss our latest batch of bizarre AFL lookalikes. Players who resemble celebrities, cartoon characters, random objects — nothing is safe. It gets weird. It gets silly. It gets glorious.This is your one-stop shop for everything happening in the AFL right now — all delivered with the Footy Lowdown energy you love.Hit play and get stuck into the full Lowdown!Check out Ash’s explanation of the new draft rules here:🎥 YouTube - https://youtu.be/xvUPHl66rKw?si=My1H11rWzgS6g0eK📶 Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/share/v/1E9E6MFC83/?mibextid=wwXIfr

A huge statement win at home… but was it really just about four quarters of footy? This episode dives into something deeper simmering beneath the surface at Brisbane. From a grumpy week on the track, to a sudden snap-back in defensive integrity, to the wild mix-and-match backline that somehow keeps holding together, there’s a story here that goes way beyond a 52-point thumping.We unpack the whispers around selection mysteries, the rumblings inside the Crows’ supposed contender status, and the little moments that hint at a shift in the Lions’ mentality. There’s midfield brilliance, a couple of big reality checks, and one performance that might just change the Brownlow conversation entirely.Plus: media head-scratchers, fan-base meltdowns (not us this time), a fresh injury twist, and a goal-song debate that’s somehow become a cultural war.If you think you know what actually happened in this game… you might be surprised. Press play and dive in.

ANZAC Day holds a unique place in Australian life—and in footy, it hits even deeper. This is a game built on courage, sacrifice, mateship, and resilience… the very same values that define the ANZAC spirit.

A wild week of footy means a packed Footy Lowdown — even in a shorter episode. Ash dives into tribunal chaos, big injuries, before ripping through all the Round 6 action with plenty of heat and a few laughs along the way.There’s the monster bags, the one-point thrillers, the shockers, the stars who stood up, and the moments everyone’s arguing about. Plus: Ash’s tips, his Team of the Week, the votes, and the much-requested return of the rolling ladder predictor.If you want the week wrapped with passion, honesty and no wasted time, this one’s unmissable. Tap play and get your Footy Lowdown fix.

G’day Lions fans — Ash is fired up and finally putting the cue in the rack. This week, he delivers some long-overdue honesty about where the AFL side really sits after another frustrating chapter in the Melbourne saga.From wasted chances to familiar patterns, from the standouts who lifted to the big names who didn’t, Ash breaks down what’s actually going on — without sugar-coating a thing. There’s praise where it’s deserved, heat where it’s earned, and a whole lot of passion for a club he still absolutely loves.Plus: injuries, umpiring chaos, a wild moment, and why the next three weeks might define our entire season.If you want the truth, the context and the heart of a real supporter, this is the episode. Hit play.

A massive week for the Lions, and the latest Lions Lowdown has you covered. Ash dives into fresh contract news, a fiery VFL clash, and a triple milestone weekend headlined by an all time champion reaching game 300. There’s selection clarity ahead of the Round 6 trip to the ‘G, plus a quick pit-stop rant about the state of footy coverage that you won’t want to miss.If you’re chasing the latest updates, a dose of passion, and everything you need before Sunday, this episode is the perfect pre-game companion. Tap in and get your Lions fix.

Gather Round delivered and the Footy Lowdown dives straight into it.Ash is back with a slightly leaner episode, but the passion is still firing as he breaks down a wild weekend in Adelaide. From umpiring blow-ups to surprise upsets, from tribunal drama to standout individual performances, it’s all here.You’ll get Ash’s quick-hit results rundown, his votes, his tips, and his full Team of the Week — plus a few thoughts he just couldn’t leave on the cutting room floor.If you want the weekend wrapped, the headlines unpacked and the footy fire still burning, this is the episode you don’t want to skip.Hit play and get your Footy Lowdown fix.

Strap in, footy fans—this one gets heated. In this explosive breakdown, we dive head-first into the on-field firestorm between Zak Butters and Nick Foot, unpacking the split-second moment that sent the footy media buzzing, the fans roaring, and the debate into overdrive.We explore how the clash unfolded, why it escalated the way it did, what each side saw in real time, and how the fallout has reshaped the week in footy discourse. Passion, controversy, interpretation, intent—it’s all here, broken down with honesty, humour, and more than a little spark.If you love footy drama with real substance behind it, hit play. This episode brings the heat.

G’day Lions fans — Gather Round has landed, and so has a seriously juicy instalment of Lions Lowdown.We’ve strung together another win in the country, momentum is finally humming, and the squad’s starting to look whole again (well… almost). But this one wasn’t straightforward. Wind. Rain. Weird vibes. Goal songs gone rogue. Umpires doing umpire things. And North Melbourne — yes, North — refusing to go quietly.In this episode, Ash dives into the chaos, the grind, and the bursts of brilliance that shaped the Lions’ third straight victory. There’s tactical shifts you might’ve missed, moments that swung the match, standout performances worth shouting about, and a couple of eyebrow-raising media gems that simply have to be heard to be believed.Plus, Ash tackles fixturing quirks, Gather Round culture wars, a few controversial calls, and why a certain Victorian club absolutely earns its place in the “crosses” column.If you want the full story — the momentum, the madness, the laughs, the simmering frustrations, and the big-picture context of where the Lions sit heading into a massive month — hit play and settle in. This Gather Round recap is one you won’t want to skip.

Ash rockets back into the insanity and colour of the 1993 AFL season — a year that swung between brilliance and bedlam with zero interest in slowing down. He relives the freakish goal-kickers, the monster comebacks, the flashpoint controversies, and yes… the day a pig somehow lined up at full forward.Against the backdrop of the International Year of Indigenous People, Ash also shines a light on the First Nations stars who rose above the noise and forced the footy world to sit up, listen, and respect the impact they were making on the game.A fast, fiery, dive into one of the most unforgettable seasons Australian football has ever produced.

🦁 Ash swings in for a sharp, fiery little hit-and-run before Gather Round kicks off, with all the ins and outs for our game against the Roos at Barossa Park, taking aim at a few mainstream media loudmouths while surprising himself by agreeing with some of the analysis. 🦁 He wades into the chaos of Gather Round fixturing and ticketing with a few blunt suggestions for how the league could actually get it right, and wraps it all up with an update on the fresh new role handed to an AFLW premiership skipper. 🦁 Quick, opinionated, and full of that trademark Lowdown bite — this minisode sets the tone for a massive weekend ahead.

This episode, we dive deeper into the stories behind the round four games, take another look at what’s going on at Carlton, shine a light on the weekend’s winners, and run through all the latest injury updates, MRO findings and tribunal news.And that’s just the warm-up — Ash unveils his Team of the Week, dishes out his votes for every game, and refreshes the leaderboard, where a couple of clear standouts are starting to break away from the pack.Expect a few rants, a few laughs, and plenty of proper footy analysis. If you want to understand round four, this episode has you covered.Strap yourselves in, folks — it’s about to get messy.

This week, we’re shaking things up and bringing back a format many of you have asked for: a dive into the league’s big stories, followed by a club-by-club breakdown. The first episode each week will focus on the round’s losers, while the midweek follow-up will spotlight the winners, plus my votes and the team of the week.In this episode, we recap a wild round of AFL action, from Brisbane’s commanding win over the Pies to a nail-biter between North and Carlton, and Freo holding on against the Crows. We unpack standout performances, emerging stars, and shocking fades, while also exploring the deeper stories behind the games—from the league’s latest concussion protocols to clubs grappling with injuries, suspensions, and roster pressures.Along the way, Ash gives his take on controversial incidents, rising young talent, and the clubs still trying to find their rhythm early in the season. There’s plenty of footy analysis, a little bit of old-school ranting, and even some local footy love thrown in. This episode has all the insights you need to make sense of the AFL’s current chaos—and what it might mean moving forward.Buckle up—it’s a round worth talking about.

Round 4 delivered one of those nights that felt bigger than the scoreboard — and on this week’s Lions Lowdown, Ash is here to pull the whole thing apart with his usual mix of storytelling, stats, mischief and unapologetic Brisbane pride.From the nerves (or lack of them), to the build-up, to a pre-game twist from the other mob that raised more eyebrows than it answered, Ash takes you right into the feel of the night before a ball was even bounced. Then it’s on to the game itself — the explosive start, the outrageous highlight that might already have a place reserved in folklore, and the midfield domination that flipped the momentum and never let it go.But this episode is far from just a recap. Ash digs into the selection calls, the odd little subplots swirling around Collingwood, the commentary quirks, the weird and wonderful stats unearthed by Luke, and the shifting media narratives that always seem to orbit us after a big win. You’ll hear who starred, who surprised, and who — in Ash’s words — is going “straight in the bin.”There’s praise, there’s frustration, there’s laughter, there’s one extremely cursed joke about AFL House after dark, and a top-five list that reveals the opposition clubs Ash secretly rates more than you’d expect.It’s sharp, it’s passionate, and it’s full of the kind of takes you’ll be thinking about long after the siren.If you love the Lions, love footy, or just love hearing someone absolutely in their element, this is not one to miss.Tune in — and buckle up. The Lowdown is rolling.

Today’s episode winds the clock all the way back — before supercoaches, salary caps or stadium lights — to the chaotic frontier years when Australian football was still being stitched together on muddy paddocks. And right at the heart of that origin story sits an unlikely giant: the Melbourne University Football Club.We trace the club’s beginnings in 1859, when a handful of students unknowingly helped shape a code that barely resembles what we watch today. From obscure early matches and forgotten rivalries to trophies, recesses and reinventions, Uni’s journey twists through the wild, unregulated decades of 19th-century football and into the birth of the VFL itself.Then comes the rise, the struggle, the exodus — and the stunning afterlife. From amateur dominance to wartime heartbreak, from Test cricketers to future AFL powerbrokers, from early women’s football dynasties to the modern Blues and Blacks, the club’s legacy turns out to be far bigger — and far stranger — than its brief VFL stint ever suggested.It’s a story full of surprises, vanished clubs, eccentric rules, academic oddities, unbelievable losing streaks, and the kind of characters you couldn’t invent.And the best part?Even after more than 160 years, some of the most fascinating twists are still hiding in the margins.Dive in to uncover how a team built on books, boots and stubborn ideals ended up leaving fingerprints all over the game as we know it — long after their time in the big league was done.

This week’s Footy Lowdown is an absolute monster. Round 3 threw everything at us: wild weather, big hits, big statements, and even bigger storylines. From shockers in front of goal to masterclass midfield performances, this episode dives right into a chaotic, fascinating weekend of AFL footy.Every game. Every big moment. Every controversial call.Plus the votes… the takeaways… the players rising… the teams wobbling… and my fresh tips for Round 4.It’s a full, fiery, fast-paced breakdown of a round that delivered absolutely everything — and maybe raised even more questions heading into next week.Hit play and dive in.

G’day Lions fans — Ash is back and this week delivers just about everything except a quiet moment. From Fitzroy nostalgia to Marvel mayhem to a much-needed win, there’s plenty to unpack without spoiling a thing.We kick things off at Fitzroy Bowls Club for the first Historical Society night of the year. There’s jumper drama, colour-clash conspiracies, and a return of a beloved Fitzroy design.Then it’s off to Marvel Stadium for a strangely timed matchup that somehow becomes our first win of the year.Expect talk of momentum swings, midfield muscle, surprise tags, unexpected role changes, a forward line that finally clicks — and a backline held together by tape, hope and a Swiss Army knife of a teammate. There’s also a cameo from the MRO, who, for once, behaves like a rational being.We head to the VFL too, with debuts, comebacks, late surges and a few standout performers worth circling for the future.After that, it’s Media Watch, Ticks, Crosses, and Ash’s favourite segment of the year so far: the Bin and the Basket — featuring a suspension saga, a quiet masterclass in professionalism, and a few media takes that probably should’ve stayed in the drafts.Plus:• The best Lions in each line,• A joke at Collingwood’s expense,• Ash’s Pod of the Week, and• A special Top Five sent in by a listener.And to close it out, a look ahead to a huge Thursday night clash — a must-win game, national TV, and a few selection questions looming large.It’s all Lions, all passion, all chaos… and absolutely no balance whatsoever.Hit play and dive in.

🦁 Footy might’ve taken a breather this week, but the Brisbane Lions certainly didn’t — and neither did Ash. 🦁 Between injury news dropping at random hours, contract whispers circling, academy results rolling in, and a few unexpected shocks out of training, there was zero chance of a quiet episode.🦁 In this week’s Lions Lowdown, Ash dives into all the stories that shaped the bye week: from one young Lion poised to lock in his future, to another facing a long stint on the sidelines. There’s encouraging news on the rehab front, some eyebrow-raising selection possibilities, and a handful of players who just reminded everyone exactly what they can do when match sim turns competitive.🦁 Off the field, there’s academy dominance, a touch of Fitzroy nostalgia, big moves in the AFLW space, club events worth marking in the calendar, and a couple of offbeat moments only this club could produce. And yes — there’s also a little Saints-related spice lingering around this week’s matchup.🦁 Ash also looks ahead to what’s coming for both the AFL and VFL sides, runs through the scenarios facing the selectors, and gives his early read on how the Lions are shaping up for a crucial month ahead.🦁 Plus, there’s a heartfelt moment as the show touches on news involving a beloved Brisbane great — and what he means to the club and its supporters.🦁 It’s a busy, wide-ranging, very Brisbane episode… even without a game on the weekend.🦁 Press play and settle in — there’s plenty to catch up on.

🏉 Round 2 had a bit of everything — shocks, statement wins, last-minute swings and a couple of moments the wider AFL world will be talking about all week.🏉 In this full-throttle wrap, Ash takes you game-by-game through the round, unpacking the big moments that shaped each contest and the little ones you might’ve missed. The votes are in, the big takeaways are sharp, and the Team of the Week is guaranteed to spark a debate or two.🏉 Plus, Ash gets brutally honest with Three Things I Hate About Footy This Week — and redeems himself with Three Things I Love About Footy This Week, because balance is important… even if footy never quite gives it to us.🏉 Every club, every clash, every storyline that matters — all wrapped into one episode.🏉 There’s plenty to talk about, plenty to argue about, and more than a few surprises waiting along the way.

🏉 Round 1 is in the books, and The Footy Lowdown is serving up a double-sized episode packed with chaos, comebacks, controversy and a ladder that already looks nothing like it did seven days ago.🏉 Ash breaks down every match of the round — the shocks, the steamrollings, the fade-outs and the freakish individual performances — plus the young guns who stole the spotlight, the teams already wobbling, and the early premiership threats emerging from the pack, this week had a bit of everything… including a few eyebrow-raising umpire interpretations, a media circus or two, and an all-timer coaching sook.🏉 You’ll get Ash’s Team of the Week, his rolling ladder (which has already imploded once), and his tips for a round that looks even harder to predict than the first.🏉 Hit play and find out what really happened in Round 1.

🏉 Ash takes a deep dive into one of the most dramatic chapters in Brisbane Lions history — the Voss era. What began as a bold, almost unprecedented coaching appointment quickly spiralled into a whirlwind of aggressive trades, emotional departures, and high-stakes gambles that reshaped the club forever.🏉 From the headline-grabbing arrival of Brendan Fevola to the fallout that followed, from loyal premiership heroes walking out the door to unlikely recruits becoming club legends, this is a story of risk, reinvention and consequences — some immediate, others still echoing today.🏉 But beneath the chaos lies a bigger question: was this period a failure… or the painful foundation of everything Brisbane would later become?🏉 Who made the calls? Who paid the price? And which moment changed the course of the club for good?🏉 Hit play to step inside the most turbulent era of the Lions’ modern history.

🦁 This week’s Lions Lowdown walks a strange little tightrope between frustration, honesty, and a few surprising silver linings.🦁 From rumours of a Fitzroy-inspired treat, to a battered Brisbane lineup, to a performance that raised more eyebrows off the field than on it, this episode digs into the night that just… never quite felt like Brisbane.🦁 We unpack the chaos, the context, the commentary circus, some eyebrow-raising media takes, a few things the fanbase probably won’t want to hear — and yes, a couple they definitely will.🦁 There’s stats, stories, a cracking joke, a Top Five for the ages, and even a small detour through the wilder corners of footy social media.🦁 It’s not all doom. 🦁 It’s not all gloom. 🦁 But it’s definitely an episode.🦁 Hit play and decide for yourself what to make of it.

It’s been one of those weeks in footy — the kind where the headlines won’t slow down, the phones don’t stop buzzing, and every second person suddenly thinks they’ve cracked the code on what’s “really” happening at your club.In this Thursday night edition of Footy Lowdown, Ash sorts through the chaos with his usual mix of sharp analysis, side-eye at the overreactions, and a few grounded truths the wider footy world seems to have misplaced.From major storylines across the AFL, to the latest team sheets, injury updates, selection curveballs, and debutants you’ll want to keep an eye on — this episode breaks down the ins, outs and everything in between without spoiling the twists still to come.And yes… Ash’s tips are back too.Some bold.Some safe.Some that might just upset a few supporters.If you want the full picture without the noise, this is the episode to press play on.

🦁 Injury shocks. 🦁 Tribunal fallout. 🦁 Contract rumours.🦁 It’s been one of those weeks at the Lions — and Ash has plenty to say about what really matters, what definitely doesn’t, and what might change everything.🦁 Just… don’t expect all the answers straight away.

🏉 Prepare for a rare, unbroken, long-form deep dive into one of the most seismic chapters in Australian sport. 🏉 A story of ambition, secrecy, power, and the fallout that reshaped a club — and the league around it.🏉 Across this forensic documentary, we trace the meteoric rise of James Hird, the vision that set Essendon on a bold new path, and the chain of decisions that would ultimately unravel its high-performance program. 🏉 From federal investigations to media warfare, boardroom fractures to an unprecedented legal showdown in Switzerland, this is the saga that consumed the AFL.🏉 You’ll feel the human cost too — the heartbreak, the lost accolades, the lives changed forever — and the long shadow the aftermath still casts on the game.🏉 This isn’t just a supplements scandal.It’s a story about loyalty and ambition, oversight and betrayal, identity and consequence.

🏉 Opening Round is done and dusted — but the early clues for the 2026 AFL season are already starting to emerge.🏉 In this episode of Footy Lowdown, Ash breaks down every match from the opening slate, unpacking the tactics, momentum swings and trends that shaped the first five games of the year. 🏉 There’s also a look at standout individual performances, the emergence of several exciting young players, and the moments that may prove more significant as the season unfolds.🏉 Along the way, he shares his votes from each game, unveils the first Team of the Week, and reflects on the broader themes already shaping the competition.🏉 Plus, Ash runs through the things he loved about the return of footy, the frustrations that come with the modern media cycle around the game, and the talking points that will carry into the next round.🏉 With plenty of early storylines already bubbling away and a few clubs sending strong messages to the rest of the league, the 2026 season is only just getting started — and there’s a lot to unpack.🏉 If you love footy and want to look beyond the scoreboard, this is your Opening Round deep dive.

🦁 The 2026 season began under the brightest lights — a packed Gabba, a premiership flag rising into the Brisbane night, and a crowd expecting another chapter of Lions dominance.🦁 But footy rarely follows the script.🦁 In this episode of Lions Lowdown, Ash breaks down an Opening Round that had just about everything: early momentum swings, moments where the Lions looked every bit the reigning powerhouse… and a final stretch that left plenty of supporters staring at the scoreboard wondering how it slipped away.🦁 There’s media grumbling, strange broadcast decisions, and a few eyebrow-raising umpiring narratives doing the rounds. 🦁 There’s also the usual Lions Lowdown staples — Best Players, fan questions, Weird Stats, Ticks & Crosses, Media Watch and the odd bit of commentary gold that somehow made it to air.🦁 And then there’s the moment everyone is talking about. A collision. A decision. And the fallout that could shape the next few weeks of the season.🦁 Add in injuries, suspensions, selection puzzles, and some unexpected bright spots from new faces and returning players, and suddenly Opening Round becomes a lot more complicated than anyone expected.🦁 It’s not all doom and gloom — but it’s definitely not straightforward either.🦁 If you want the deep dive, the honest Lions-fan perspective, and a few questions the mainstream coverage might be skimming past… this one’s worth a listen.

🦁 The 2026 season starts with a Saturday night at the Gabba… but this one carries a little more weight than just Opening Round.🦁 A milestone match.🦁 New faces in new colours.🦁 Old rivalries in familiar places.🦁 Ash breaks down the numbers, the matchups, the tactics, and the small details that might decide whether the premiers begin their defence the right way — or whether the Bulldogs have a surprise waiting.🦁 Some battles are obvious.🦁 Others might decide the game before anyone realises they’re happening.🦁 Either way… the road to the 2026 premiership starts here.

🏉 The 2026 AFL season opens with five massive clashes — and even bigger questions.🏉 In this round-by-round analysis, Ash breaks down everything that matters (and a few things that probably shouldn’t) heading into Opening Round: shock debutants, surprise late injury clouds, tactical mismatches, club-by-club chaos, and the kind of storylines that only March footy can produce.🏉 From Sydney’s statement game under lights, to Geelong’s injury riddles, to a Gabba showdown that could set the tone for Brisbane’s entire season — every match comes with its own pressure points, hidden narratives, and potential flashpoints.🏉 Who’s ready?🏉 Who’s pretending they’re ready?🏉 And which club is about to shock the competition?🏉 Five games.🏉 Dozens of questions.🏉 One very spicy Opening Round.🏉 Hit play. 🏉 Let’s pull it all apart.

A legend has left us, and today’s episode becomes something different: a walk through the life of Dennis Cometti, the commentator who turned football into theatre.Part tribute, part history, part reflection — and a reminder of why his voice will echo long after the final siren.

🏉 This week, Ash unpacks the wild rise and sudden death of the VFL’s infamous 10-Year Rule — a loophole, a gamble, a controversy, and a turning point the league never saw coming. 🏉 Was it genius? 🏉 Was it madness? 🏉 And why does its shadow still linger over today’s AFL? 🏉 Hit play to decide for yourself.

G’day footy fans — Ash is in the house with the first episode of a bigger, busier addition to the Lowdown universe. This week: pre-season shake-ups, off-season retirements, early-round dramas, and a few eyebrow-raising moves that might just set the tone for the season ahead. From league-wide transfers to club-by-club previews, nothing is quite as simple as it seems. Injuries, suspensions, hype, and a hint of chaos — who’s ready to rise, and who might stumble? Hit play and decide for yourself.

🦁 Ash is back with a pre-season review that somehow manages to be part analysis, part therapy, part rant and part celebration. 🦁 A key Lion goes under the knife, an undermanned side puts on a statement win, a couple of Suns lose the plot, and the media tries (again) to stir a fire that just won’t catch. 🦁 There’s passion, there’s honesty… and maybe a little chaos. 🦁 Why? 🦁 You’ll see!

🦁 Ash returns with a full sweep of the week in Lions land — from a throwback-style State of Origin clash to a match simulation that revealed more than the scoreboard ever could. 🦁 In this episode, he breaks down how Brisbane’s stars fared on the rep stage, what really stood out in the Carlton hit-out, and which young Lions might be pushing their way into the early-season conversation.🦁 There’s insight on surprise role changes, standout performers, a couple of eyebrow-raising selection experiments, and one club decision that has Ash questioning whether the bold call wasn’tmade when it should’ve been. 🦁 Add in some ticketing tales, a few subtle warnings for travelling fans, and a hint about what’s coming when the season proper kicks off — and you’ve got a full Lowdown with plenty left between the lines.🦁 Who impressed? Who surprised? And which leadership call has Ash scratching his head?🦁 Hit play to find out.

🦁 Ash is back with a full breakdown of Brisbane’s first intra-club hit-out — or at least, as full a breakdown as you can get when half the intel comes from sharp eyes, sideline murmurs and those mysterious “usually reliable” sources that always appear this time of year.🦁 In this episode, he unpacks the early standouts behind the ball, the surprise positional experiments, the midfield mix taking shape, and the handful of young names generating more buzz than expected. 🦁 From one defender looking every bit like a future captain, to a utility who suddenly turned half-back artist, to a forward who may have just announced himself with six majors, there’s no shortage of storylines.🦁 Who’s rising? 🦁 Who’s reinventing? 🦁 And which performance has the coaches quietly grinning?🦁 Hit play for the full Lowdown — and maybe a clue or two about who’s pushing for Round 1.

🏏 In Episode 8 of Weird World of Cricket, Ash dives head-first into one of the most politically charged and morally complex chapters the game has ever known.🏏 From South Africa’s expulsion from world cricket in the early 1970s, through the shadowy rebel tours of the 1980s, and finally to the nation’s long-awaited return, this episode explores a period where cricket, money, politics and conscience collided head-on.🏏 Featuring firsthand accounts, unheard player perspectives, and the uncomfortable contradictions that surrounded figures like Bradman, Gooch, Hughes and Viv Richards, this is a story of isolation, defiance, hypocrisy — and survival.🏏 Were the rebels mercenaries, villains… or something more complicated?🏏 And did these unsanctioned tours ultimately damage South African cricket — or help save it?🏏 No easy answers. 🏏 No sugar-coating. 🏏 Just one of cricket’s strangest and most controversial journeys laid bare.Soundbites of Dr Ali Bacher courtesy of ESPNCricinfo

🦁 Ash returns with a bang as one casual comment from Chris Fagan sparks one of the most bizarre off-season blow-ups in recent memory. 🦁 What should’ve been a simple update on Zac Bailey suddenly turns into a full-blown St Kilda meltdown, complete with CEOs firing shots, former stars demanding apologies, and some truly creative interpretations of “academies.”🦁 In this episode, Ash breaks down the saga piece by piece — from Brisbane’s monster contract debate to the Saints’ fiery response, the culture clash hiding underneath it all, and why some clubs build success while others try to buy it. 🦁 And just when the dust settles, a certain superstar drops a clue about who should wear the captain’s armband next.🦁 What really set St Kilda off?🦁 Why did Fages’ calm comment light the fuse?🦁 And is Brisbane about to unveil its next skipper?

🦁 Ash kicks off 2026 with a fresh channel, a fresh feel, and a deep dive into one of the most passionate debates in Lions land: the ultimate Brisbane Lions premiership 23. 🦁 After running a series of fiery Facebook polls, listeners helped build a full side chosen strictly by where each player lined up on grand final day — a rule that created surprises, arguments, and more than a few head-scratching calls.🦁 From midfield stars pushed into defence, to cult favourites squeezing into tight spots, this episode unpacks the final team line by line and Ash reveals how his own selections compare. Some choices match the fan vote perfectly… others drift miles away.🦁 Who made the cut? Who missed out? And which decisions will have Lions fans talking all season?🦁 Press play to find out.Don’t forget to follow us on your podcast app and give us a five star review so we stay at the top of your feed.FB: Brisbane Lions LowdownFB: 5 Minute Warning IG: brisbanelionslowdownE: [email protected] Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

🏏 Ash is back with another stroll into the strange, nostalgic and wonderfully unpredictable corners of cricket. 🏏 This week, instead of naming an all-time XI like so many listeners demanded, he zigs where others zag — building an XI made up of the players who shaped his school years of the 80s and early 90s.🏏 There are rules (of course), a few surprising omissions, and some choices that will raise eyebrows. No Sachin. No Sri Lankans in the final cut — though one Sri Lankan cult hero gets an honourable 12th-man nod. And a left-field wicketkeeper pick that absolutely no one will see coming.🏏 Why these players? Why this era? And who makes the XI that carried young Ash through joy, heartbreak and early cricketing identity crises?🏏 Hit play and find out.Don’t forget to follow us on your podcast app and give us a five star review so we stay at the top of your feed.FB: Brisbane Lions LowdownFB: 5 Minute Warning IG: brisbanelionslowdownE: [email protected] Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

🏏 Ash is back with episode 6 of Weird World of Cricket, and with the Ashes done and dusted, it’s time to unveil the Team of the Series. 🏏 With Australia taking the urn 4–1, Ash breaks down a quirky summer where reputations rose, fell, and floated somewhere in between — making selection tougher than ever. 🏏 Three Aussies were absolute certainties, and the rest… well, they scraped in by the barest of margins. 🏏 Dive in for analysis, banter, and all the weirdness you’ve come to expect.Don’t forget to follow us on your podcast app and give us a five star review so we stay at the top of your feed.FB: Brisbane Lions LowdownFB: 5 Minute Warning IG: brisbanelionslowdownE: [email protected] Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

G’day cricket tragics! Ash is back with Episode 5 of Weird World of Cricket — and this week we’re diving into the fascinating (and slightly chaotic) club of players who represented two nations at international level.It’s been a spicy few weeks in world cricket, media madness on both sides, and… has Kerry O’Keeffe officially peaked? Ash has thoughts — and wants yours.Then it’s onto the main event: an XI of cricketers who played for two Test nations. From the unique dual success of a South African who wore the baggy green, to a Zimbabwean Englishmen’s rare twin centuries, to the wild journeys of some of the earliest test stars and more — this team is as weird as it is wonderful.Ash also gives a quick life update and for now it’s cricket, cricket and… more cricket.Stay weird, legends.Don’t forget to follow us on your podcast app and give us a five star review so we stay at the top of your feed.FB: Brisbane Lions LowdownFB: 5 Minute Warning IG: brisbanelionslowdownE: [email protected] Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

G’day Lions fans — Ash here, back (barely) from a busted shoulder. But enough about the injury report — let’s talk footy.🦁 In this season finale, I wrap up everything that’s happened across the Lions’ men’s and women’s programs since I was last on air. From draft hauls and list changes to big contract calls, AFLW trade moves, and a history-making draftee, it’s been a massive few weeks on and off the field.🦁 I’ll break down the recruits, the risers, the reshuffle, and the storylines that actually matter — plus the club’s record membership, debt-free milestone, and the huge news of our future home at Victoria Park.🦁 There’s All-Australian honours (and a couple of eyebrow-raising decisions), Club Champion results, a quick word on the Lachie Neale noise, AFLW accolades, and a look back at a Grand Final that left us all feeling a little flat.🦁 And to cap it all off, I’m handing out my end-of-season Lions Lowdown Best Player awards — with a few surprises thrown in.🦁 Strap in for the final Lowdown of the year. Let’s get into it!Don’t forget to follow us on your podcast app and give us a five star review so we stay at the top of your feed.FB: Brisbane Lions LowdownFB: 5 Minute Warning IG: brisbanelionslowdownE: [email protected] Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

🏏 G’day cricket degenerates — Ash here, welcoming you to Episode Three of Weird World of Cricket, where we rummage through cricket’s dusty attic, pull out the strangest relics imaginable, and proudly wave them around like a kid showing off a frog from the backyard.🏏 This week, we unveil the One-Test Wonders XI — a full team of blokes who played one Test, did something outrageous, unforgettable, or downright heroic… and were then immediately banished by selectors with the attention span of a startled goldfish. Expect nostalgia, chaos, trivia, and plenty of “how on Earth was he not picked again?” energy.🏏 We also go Around the Grounds, featuring Ash’s own Fourth Grade misadventures, plus a tour through the latest Ashes nonsense, global cricket weirdness, and WBBL happenings — from Stokes on an E-scooter to the Renegades spiritually napping through the season.🏏 Then, when the dust settles… we get WEIRD.🏏 Strap in as we introduce the ONE-TEST WONDERS XI — the greatest team ever assembled that selectors immediately forgot existed.Don’t forget to follow us on your podcast app and give us a five star review so we stay at the top of your feed.FB: Brisbane Lions LowdownFB: 5 Minute Warning IG: brisbanelionslowdownE: [email protected] Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

🏏 G’day cricket tragics, Ash here. Today’s special episode hits a little differently - we’re pausing the banter to honour a genuine cult hero of the game — the incomparable Robin “The Judge” Smith.🏏 We pay tribute to a cricketer who wasn’t polished, wasn’t pretty, — but was pure theatre. A bloke who could look out of form in county cricket, then walk into a Test match against world-destroying West Indies quicks and start belting them like it was backyard Christmas cricket. A man who wore bouncers to the face like most people wear sunscreen.🏏 We look back on his unforgettable knocks. We remember the courage, the swagger, the moustache that should have had its own central contract — and yes, the slightly Cullinan-esque struggles against leg spin.🏏 But more importantly, we honour the man off the field: warm, funny, generous, unfiltered, and in later years, brave enough to speak openly about mental health long before it was fashionable or encouraged.🏏 Robin Smith didn’t just play cricket — he lit it up.Don’t forget to follow us on your podcast app and give us a five star review so we stay at the top of your feed.FB: Brisbane Lions LowdownFB: 5 Minute Warning IG: brisbanelionslowdownE: [email protected] Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

G’day Lions fans — Ash here, and if your heart rate hasn’t come down yet, don’t worry… neither has mine. In this episode, we’re breaking down the night OUR girls unleashed a third-quarter firestorm so fierce it sent us roaring into a FOURTH straight Grand Final.Brighton Homes Arena was heaving — 6511 in, November air thick enough to slice — and after a scrappy, nervy first half where we owned everything except the scoreboard, the dam wall finally burst.Enter Ruby. Bloody. Svarc.Four goals. One finals masterclass. Absolute chaos agent energy.From Shannon Campbell backing into traffic like she’s made of steel, to Daks bending physics on the boundary, to Belle Dawes running on what I can only assume was caffeine and vibes — this one had it all.A 35-point win that stamps our ticket to a seventh Grand Final in ten seasons.And yep… it’s us and North Melbourne again. The trilogy. Brisbane–North III: The Decider.We won 2023.They pinched 2024.2025? That’s on us.Strap in, back the girls, and get ready — history’s calling.Go the Mighty Lions.Don’t forget to follow us on your podcast app and give us a five star review so we stay at the top of your feed.FB: Brisbane Lions LowdownFB: 5 Minute Warning IG: brisbanelionslowdownE: [email protected] Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

G’day cricket tragics — Ash is back with Episode Two of Weird World of Cricket, and this week we’re diving into one of the most infamous chapters in the game’s history: the Bodyline series.After kicking things off last episode with an Aussies-and-Poms XI built entirely from blokes who provided top-tier unintentional comedy (plus the compulsory inclusion of Gary Pratt), we’re sticking with the same nations… but cranking the intensity way up. This time, Ash builds an XI made solely from players who took the field during the brutal 1932–33 Bodyline Ashes — picking the top bats and bowlers across the whole series, with a few selection quirks, naturally.Along the way, we swing around the grounds and reluctantly mention Ash’s own Div 2 Fourths heroics.Then it’s back into the history books: the myths, the real story, the villains, the victims, and why the series was far more nuanced than the “Jardine bad, Bradman good” folklore we all grew up with.If you love cricket, chaos, questionable selection logic, and stories so wild only this sport could produce them — hit play. This one’s a beauty.Don’t forget to follow us on your podcast app and give us a five star review so we stay at the top of your feed.FB: Brisbane Lions LowdownFB: 5 Minute Warning IG: brisbanelionslowdownE: [email protected] Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.