ABC AFL Daily

It's only round two and Hawthorn have three wins on the board. Carlton weren't able to hold off the Hollywood Hawks at the MCG in another tough week for Michael Voss. The team look ahead to the rest of this week's matches including the Bulldog's 100 year celebration.

Having played under Brad Scott for two seasons, Dyson Heppell weighs in on whether Bombers fans should feel confident he's the man to take them back to finals footy. He hits back at Paul Roos' notion that players aren't working hard enough in the off season, and prepares himself for his first season in almost a decade watching from the sidelines. 

Archer, Lynch and Scrimshaw were all unable to have their suspensions overturned by the Tribunal, what precedents does this set for the rest of season 2025? Ken Hinkley says the Power aren’t panicking so should everyone just back off? Why a bye in round two could be Damien Hardwick’s worst nightmare, and we are introduced the AFL’s newest mascot - Rum’un the Tassie Devil.

Three players are off to the tribunal today, Roosy explains how clubs decide to challenge MRO decisions.  Fremantle haven’t cracked the code, Longmuir said they ‘weren’t ready’ for their round one clash with Geelong, do fans deserve better? And what did Paul find ‘super frustrating’ about coaching Melbourne?

Huge winning margins dominated round one, but which teams would be most disappointed losing in that fashion? Jackson Archer has been handed a three-week suspension after colliding with Luke Cleary – is that reasonable? And Paul Roos says Carlton need to be more selfless if they want to win more games.

Cameron Ling's highlight for the round is the way Bailey Smith lit up Kardinia Park in his first outing as a Cat, while Matt Clinch praises a gutsy performance from Richmond.

Collingwood turn around a disappointing Opening Round performance and Carlton cops some heat in Lingy's last word.

AFL Saturday with Corbin Middlemas, Mick Malthouse and Luke Ball. On today's show, Hawthorn Captain James Sicily, after the Hawks continued their impressive start to the season, defeating Essendon by 26 points at the MCG Friday night.

Are the Blues' finals hopes already in jeopardy? Brett Deledio thinks so. We're unpacking a Tigers surprise and Carlton's demise in a round one corker. PLUS, we forecast the weekend action.

AFL is back with a full complement of teams playing this weekend. Lauren Bordin and Paul Roos discuss the games they are most looking forward to, Adem Yze’s relief of Tom Lynch’s return, Carlton fans’ expectations of Thursday night’s match, and how will Richmond supporters feel seeing so many ex-players wearing different jumpers?

The Bombers have extended Brad Scott’s coaching contract until the end of 2027, is club consistency the answer to them playing finals? Lincoln McCarthy has had another heartbreaking ACL injury setback. Can you take a club seriously if they’re selling off their home games? And is Roosy packing his bags for Tasmania as the Devils start their recruitment drive?