ABC AFL Daily

The Swans are rolling out the red (and white) carpet this week to mark the 20 year anniversary of their premiership win, Paul Roos reminisces about that day and lets us in on the meaning behind his iconic speech moment.  How quickly will we see some of last night’s draftees on the field and will they fit into the AFL environment? And the team preview tonight’s clash between Brisbane and Essendon as well as their matches of the round.

Alex Pearce has successfully overturned his three-week suspension, but it has left the AFL world confused, especially when comparing the decision to earlier 2025 tribunal outcomes. The mid-season rookie draftee list will be eagerly awaiting their footy fate ahead of the mid-season draft today, who could we see on the park as early as this weekend? And what advice would Roosy give to Carlton and North Melbourne as they head into the bye?

Fremantle captain Alex Pearce will find out tonight if his three-week suspension will be upheld after his collision with Darcy Bryne-Jones that left him concussed. Geelong will need to clarify third-party player payment concerns to avoid speculation. What benefit does Collingwood see rotating their captaincy while Darcy Moore is out? And how can players most benefit from the bye?

Damien Hardwick has hit back at Ross Lyon's calling Gold Coast the AFL’s 'nepo baby' so is the academy system fair for all AFL teams? Roosy says Carlton should focus on their defence and says all teams are just 'dumping' it into the square which is becoming problematic. Does the AFL need a mid-season trade? And the team unpack the key results of round 11.

AFL Sunday with Matt Clinch and Cameron Ling. Today's guest, Collingwood star Nick Daicos, after leading the Magpies to a 45 point victory over the Kangaroos at Docklands.

AFL Saturday with Corbin Middlemas, Luke Ball and Adam Ramanauskas, reviewing and previewing the AFL matches in Round 11. Today's guest, Geelong Coach Chris Scott.

Scores were level in the final quarter but Geelong we able to keep the Dogs at bay in an exciting Thursday night clash. Who needs the win more between Brisbane and Hawthorn? Is Max Gawn still the best ruckman in the league? And the team preview the remainder of Sir Doug Nicholls Round including the Dreamtime game at the 'G.

How the Bulldogs treat former teammate Bailey Smith will speak volumes about his personality and what it takes for him to perform at his best (or worst). Who out of Carlton and GWS can snap their form slump to get their season back on track? And Richmond will be heading into their second five day turn around this season, what impact does this have on a team?

After 197 games for the Eagles, Jeremy McGovern’s playing future is set to be determined by a concussion panel. With Bailey Smith set to face the Bulldogs tomorrow, Roosy explains what it’s like to come up against your old club for the first time. How important is it for teams to study a winning blueprint against in-form clubs? And what more can the AFL do to offer opportunities to indigenous players?

There has been a lot of catch ups around town lately, Nathan Buckley with the Tasmania Devils, the AFL with senior coaches and Port Adelaide's coaches in crisis, or is just business as usual? What can coaches gain from time away from the game? And after a weekend that saw injuries aplenty, should teams just be allowed five on the bench?