ABC AFL Daily

Corbin Middlemas and Bob Murphy trawl through the footy shows to bring you the real stories and it's headlined by tribunal cases for Zak Butters and Lance Collard. Corbin & Bob discuss the incentive to accuse, how both the umpire and Butters can be correct and why Bob regrets not standing up as captain in front of his teammates and explicitly denouncing homophobia.

There's also father son rule changes that should be delayed, Sam Darcy as the Bulldogs ruck explained, ladder assessments and reasoning for why Friday night double ups are necessary if we want Thursday footy.

ABC AFL commentators Corbin Middlemas and Ben Cameron are joined by a rolling squad of former AFL players and legends of the game to analyse matches, deep dive the stories dominating the footy landscape, recap game highlights and talk through the latest AFL ladder standings. Our squad of Aussie Rules legends runs deep with champion ex-players like Brett Deledio, Marc Murphy and Luke Ball, record-holding coach Mick Malthouse and many more. The team discuss everything from AFL games and fixtures, to the AFL draft and key players' performance, and of course our highlights of the year; AFL Grand Final and AFL State of Origin.

For more Australian Rules Football podcast content, catch every episode of ‘The ABC AFL Daily Podcast’, hosted by Corbin Middlemas and Ben Cameron on ABC listen or wherever you get your podcasts, and get in touch with them on social media via @abc_sport 

Former AFL umpire Ray Chamberlain joins the show to help understand the on-field experience of being spoken to by players after Zak Butters has been referred to the AFL tribunal. With five rounds now completed, do we have a better understanding of how teams are faring on the ladder? Plus, how are Essendon fans feeling after breaking their losing streak and the full Gather Round wrap up.

ABC AFL commentators Corbin Middlemas and Ben Cameron are joined by a rolling squad of former AFL players and legends of the game to analyse matches, deep dive the stories dominating the footy landscape, recap game highlights and talk through the latest AFL ladder standings. Our squad of Aussie Rules legends runs deep with champion ex-players like Brett Deledio, Marc Murphy and Luke Ball, record-holding coach Mick Malthouse and many more. The team discuss everything from AFL games and fixtures, to the AFL draft and key players' performance, and of course our highlights of the year; AFL Grand Final and AFL State of Origin.

For more Australian Rules Football podcast content, catch every episode of ‘The ABC AFL Daily Podcast’, hosted by Corbin Middlemas and Ben Cameron on ABC listen or wherever you get your podcasts, and get in touch with them on social media via @abc_sport 

Port Adelaide star Zak Butters has flatly denied abusing umpire Nick Foot after being reported in St Kilda's victory over Port in the final game of Gather Round. 

The event drawing 270,018 in season 2026 to set a new record with a new deal still not struck between the AFL and the South Australian government. 

Ben Cameron and AFLW premiership player and former coach Lauren Arnell discuss both issues on this week's episode of AFL Daily Sunday edition.

ABC AFL commentators Corbin Middlemas and Ben Cameron are joined by a rolling squad of former AFL players and legends of the game to analyse matches, deep dive the stories dominating the footy landscape, recap game highlights and talk through the latest AFL ladder standings. Our squad of Aussie Rules legends runs deep with champion ex-players like Brett Deledio, Marc Murphy and Luke Ball, record-holding coach Mick Malthouse and many more. The team discuss everything from AFL games and fixtures, to the AFL draft and key players' performance, and of course our highlights of the year; AFL Grand Final and AFL State of Origin.

For more Australian Rules Football podcast content, catch every episode of ‘The ABC AFL Daily Podcast’, hosted by Corbin Middlemas and Ben Cameron on ABC listen or wherever you get your podcasts, and get in touch with them on social media via @abc_sport 

AFL Saturday, with Corbin Middlemas, Mick Malthouse and Adam Ramanauskas, discussing the big issues making news in the AFL in Round 5. 

Today, the team are in Adelaide with the wash up from Fremantle's come from behind win over Collingwood in the wet, and discuss the future of the Gather Round concept, the AFL Fixture and The Wildcard Weekend.

For more Australian Rules Football podcast content, catch every episode of ‘The ABC AFL Daily Podcast’, hosted by Corbin Middlemas and Ben Cameron on ABC listen or wherever you get your podcasts, and get in touch with them on social media via @abc_sport 

The Crows soared to victory at home, toppling Carlton in a soggy opener to Gather Round. Should the AFL’s Wildcard round be a commodity that they could sell? Is the ARC making the game faster and fairer, or is it slowing things down and frustrating fans and players? Plus, the team look ahead to the remaining matches to be played South Australia this weekend. 

ABC AFL commentators Corbin Middlemas and Ben Cameron are joined by a rolling squad of former AFL players and legends of the game to analyse matches, deep dive the stories dominating the footy landscape, recap game highlights and talk through the latest AFL ladder standings. Our squad of Aussie Rules legends runs deep with champion ex-players like Brett Deledio, Marc Murphy and Luke Ball, record-holding coach Mick Malthouse and many more. The team discuss everything from AFL games and fixtures, to the AFL draft and key players' performance, and of course our highlights of the year; AFL Grand Final and AFL State of Origin.

For more Australian Rules Football podcast content, catch every episode of ‘The ABC AFL Daily Podcast’, hosted by Corbin Middlemas and Ben Cameron on ABC listen or wherever you get your podcasts, and get in touch with them on social media via @abc_sport 

Corbin & Bob have watched all the Monday night footy shows and ask the question - who needs AI, we just experienced footy heaven.

Bob recalls the three step process that saw his team best respond to adversity and how it might work for Carlton, and none of it includes trading Patrick Cripps. Plus the boys chat camera wobbling goodness, why we are fine with Alastair Clarkson's interaction with Colby McKercher, a meandering Jeremy Cameron, soft Gather Round draws and why new school footy means young lists can learn quick.

ABC AFL commentators Corbin Middlemas and Ben Cameron are joined by a rolling squad of former AFL players and legends of the game to analyse matches, deep dive the stories dominating the footy landscape, recap game highlights and talk through the latest AFL ladder standings. Our squad of Aussie Rules legends runs deep with champion ex-players like Brett Deledio, Marc Murphy and Luke Ball, record-holding coach Mick Malthouse and many more. The team discuss everything from AFL games and fixtures, to the AFL draft and key players' performance, and of course our highlights of the year; AFL Grand Final and AFL State of Origin.

For more Australian Rules Football podcast content, catch every episode of ‘The ABC AFL Daily Podcast’, hosted by Corbin Middlemas and Ben Cameron on ABC listen or wherever you get your podcasts, and get in touch with them on social media via @abc_sport 

Hawthorn stunned Geelong with a nail biting one-point win, is that the best finish we’ve seen this season? Carlton’s lead squandering loss leaves fans wondering if it was the biggest disappointment of the round. And as always, the team ask what’s making you mad this Monday and cover all the fallout from round 4.

ABC AFL commentators Corbin Middlemas and Ben Cameron are joined by a rolling squad of former AFL players and legends of the game to analyse matches, deep dive the stories dominating the footy landscape, recap game highlights and talk through the latest AFL ladder standings. Our squad of Aussie Rules legends runs deep with champion ex-players like Brett Deledio, Marc Murphy and Luke Ball, record-holding coach Mick Malthouse and many more. The team discuss everything from AFL games and fixtures, to the AFL draft and key players' performance, and of course our highlights of the year; AFL Grand Final and AFL State of Origin.

For more Australian Rules Football podcast content, catch every episode of ‘The ABC AFL Daily Podcast’, hosted by Corbin Middlemas and Ben Cameron on ABC listen or wherever you get your podcasts, and get in touch with them on social media via @abc_sport 

The Pickett cousins turned on a show and helped Melbourne notch up Gold Coast’s first loss of the season. Is Richmond running out of excuses for their poor form leaving them on the bottom of the table and is Collingwood premiership window closed? Plus, Daniel Harford and Ben Cameron wrap all the news from Round 4 so far.

ABC AFL commentators Corbin Middlemas and Ben Cameron are joined by a rolling squad of former AFL players and legends of the game to analyse matches, deep dive the stories dominating the footy landscape, recap game highlights and talk through the latest AFL ladder standings. Our squad of Aussie Rules legends runs deep with champion ex-players like Brett Deledio, Marc Murphy and Luke Ball, record-holding coach Mick Malthouse and many more. The team discuss everything from AFL games and fixtures, to the AFL draft and key players' performance, and of course our highlights of the year; AFL Grand Final and AFL State of Origin.

For more Australian Rules Football podcast content, catch every episode of ‘The ABC AFL Daily Podcast’, hosted by Corbin Middlemas and Ben Cameron on ABC listen or wherever you get your podcasts, and get in touch with them on social media via @abc_sport 

AFL Saturday, with Corbin Middlemas, Mick Malthouse and Luke Ball, discussing the big issues making news in the AFL in Round 4. 

Today, North Melbourne Coach Alastair Clarkson joins us following their come from behind victory over Carlton on Good Friday turning up the heat on Michael Voss, and Melbourne Coach Steven King talks about the Demons season so far in the lead up to tomorrow's clash with the Gold Coast at the MCG.

For more Australian Rules Football podcast content, catch every episode of ‘The ABC AFL Daily Podcast’, hosted by Corbin Middlemas and Ben Cameron on ABC listen or wherever you get your podcasts, and get in touch with them on social media via @abc_sport 

Trust Corbin, Ben and Brett Deledio to hunt you some winners, choccy eggs and storylines heading into this long weekend of footy.

Is the Hawks Cats rivalry the best of the 21st century, will the Blues or Roos leave content in the Good Friday "prove it" game, is Josh Treacy a top 3 forward in the game, youngsters are announcing themselves at the Eagles and more tantalising storylines are all analysed by the team.

ABC AFL commentators Corbin Middlemas and Ben Cameron are joined by a rolling squad of former AFL players and legends of the game to analyse matches, deep dive the stories dominating the footy landscape, recap game highlights and talk through the latest AFL ladder standings. Our squad of Aussie Rules legends runs deep with champion ex-players like Brett Deledio, Marc Murphy and Luke Ball, record-holding coach Mick Malthouse and many more. The team discuss everything from AFL games and fixtures, to the AFL draft and key players' performance, and of course our highlights of the year; AFL Grand Final and AFL State of Origin.

For more Australian Rules Football podcast content, catch every episode of ‘The ABC AFL Daily Podcast’, hosted by Corbin Middlemas and Ben Cameron on ABC listen or wherever you get your podcasts, and get in touch with them on social media via @abc_sport