ABC AFL Daily

Brett Deledio reckons "honesty is always the best policy" and there's no doubt the Kangaroos were up front about Alastair Clarkson's sacking. Corbin, Ben and Lids applaud the straight talking and examine which direction North Melbourne go next.

The second week of finals is here too and there's plenty at stake. The Fremantle and Hawks winner gets the good side of the draw, the Max Holmes decision is pivotal and the Crows hunger should be second to none. Plus, which game looms as an upset and why the Swans personnel changes might actually help their chances.

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 & Adam Ramanauskas devoured the Monday shows and have got thoughts on the biggest stories leading into week two of the finals.

How is it possible that Matthew Nicks is coaching for his job this weekend and why does the public have that information? Who out of the Magpies, Suns, AFL and Pendlebury himself loses from his move north? Plus the games have begun surrounding Zak Butters, there's list manager questions around the Blues and Pies and a big selection squeeze at Brisbane.

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 

Wildcard round is in the rear-view mirror, are Melbourne fans mad they now won't have fixtures in September? Can Blues fans believe they've made it this far? Are the Bulldogs the underdogs in Adelaide? Who are your team's X-factor players, and who can ignite the Hawks? Plus, all the latest trade whispers.

Corbin and Ben are joined by Daniel Harford for a special Wildcard Round wrap episode. Regular Corbin and Ben segment ‘Flesh it out/throw it out’ makes a comeback. Which other players have closest traits to Nick Daicos? Plus, all your usual Sunday take-aways from the weekend’s action.

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

A missed shot at goal after the siren ended Collingwood's season, the career of Steele Sidebottom, and Scott Pendlebury's time at the Magpies with the announcement that he'll be heading to the Gold Coast.

Western Bulldogs midfielder Ed Richards joins the team after his side prevailed over the Magpies by 3 points at the MCG Friday night.

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 

Hear the first ever ABC AFL Daily live show at The Railway Hotel in Fitzroy North as Corbin, Ben, Marc Murphy and Bob Murphy chat footy to a packed pub. 

There’s a Wildcard Round preview with the Bont vs Daicos debate raging, anonymous AFL hot takes from the crowd and plenty more laughs and great tales.

And listen next week to the show for details on our pre-Grand Final show, it’ll be AFL Daily’s night of nights.

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 Essendon conversation quickly turns from McVeigh's success to Hird's next move and Corbin & Bob Murphy survey the situation after ingesting the Monday footy shows.

As well, the boys make a pros and cons list for Zak Butters next destination including Bob's lofty Bulldogs pitch. Plus, how does Wildcard weekend feel, why Mad Monday still has merit but should be renamed a 'wake' and why Harley Reid shouldn't be captain of West Coast in the near future.

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 

Essendon have appointed Mark McVeigh as their new head coach, but does this appease enough people? The All-Australian squad has been announced, is there anyone who deserves to be there but isn’t? Some of the industry’s worst-kept secrets are out, with Zak Butters and Ben King set to move on from their clubs. Plus, all the finals news ahead of the inaugural Wildcard Round.

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 

Both the Swans’ AFL men’s and women’s teams claimed victories at the SCG after a turbulent week at the club. Essendon looks set to name its senior coach next week, who will it be? Was Chris Fagan right to blow up at his players? Melbourne’s defeat to the Bulldogs spoiled the chance of a Carlton v Collingwood wildcard final. Plus, are double-headers good for the AFLW?

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 Clint Wheeldon, Mick Malthouse and Luke Ball, discussing the big issues making news in the AFL in Round 24, with the Brisbane Lions sending an ominous warning to the rest of the competition, thrashing the Magpies by 63 points at the MCG Friday night.

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