The best games of 2026 have arrived and with Grand Final spots on the line, everything you need to know is right here.Corbin, Ben and Brett Deledio run through all the key match-ups and factors that will decide Sydney vs Fremantle and Hawthorn vs Brisbane. Can Luke Jackson's Dockers be stopped or will the Swans unbelievable run continue? Are Fagan's Lions set for immortality or can the Hawks flex their MCG home ground advantage?Plus Toby Greene has chosen Geelong, Greg Swann has enraged the fans, Corbin's ruffled some WA feathers and the boys share their favourite prelim memories.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, Bob Murphy, Marc Murphy, 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 best games of 2026 have arrived and with Grand Final spots on the line, everything you need to know is right here. Corbin, Ben and Brett Deledio run through all the key match-ups and factors that will decide Sydney vs Fremantle and Hawthorn vs Brisbane. Can Luke Jackson's Dockers be stopped or will the Swans unbelievable run continue? Are Fagan's Lions set for immortality or can the Hawks flex their MCG home ground advantage? Plus Toby Greene has chosen Geelong, Greg Swann has enraged the fans, Corbin's ruffled some WA feathers and the boys share their favourite prelim memories. 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, Bob Murphy, Marc Murphy, 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 best games of 2026 have arrived and with Grand Final spots on the line, everything you need to know is right here.Corbin, Ben and Brett Deledio run through all the key match-ups and factors that will decide Sydney vs Fremantle and Hawthorn vs Brisbane. Can Luke Jackson's Dockers be stopped or will the Swans unbelievable run continue? Are Fagan's Lions set for immortality or can the Hawks flex their MCG home ground advantage?Plus Toby Greene has chosen Geelong, Greg Swann has enraged the fans, Corbin's ruffled some WA feathers and the boys share their favourite prelim memories.ABC AFL commentators Corbin Middlemas and Ben Cameron are joined by a rolling squad of former AFL players and&nbsp;legends of the game to analyse matches, deep dive the&nbsp;stories dominating the footy landscape, recap game&nbsp;highlights&nbsp;and talk through the latest AFL&nbsp;ladder standings. Our squad of Aussie Rules legends runs deep with champion ex-players like Brett Deledio, Bob Murphy, Marc Murphy, 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&nbsp;

The who, what, why and how of both preliminary finals

Hawthorn soared, Sydney shocked, Adelaide silenced the critics, Geelong are prowling. Freo and Brisbane still have the pedigree, but who is flag favourite? Corbin ranks the likelihood of the potential Grand Final matchups.Marc Murphy grades Carlton’s 2026 season and likes the look of their future, even after they bowed out of the finals race. Plus, we asked you what sporting memorabilia you’ve found in the op shop, after Alastair Clarkson made a large blue-and-white donation to Vinnies.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 soared, Sydney shocked, Adelaide silenced the critics, Geelong are prowling. Freo and Brisbane still have the pedigree, but who is flag favourite? Corbin ranks the likelihood of the potential Grand Final matchups. Marc Murphy grades Carlton’s 2026 season and likes the look of their future, even after they bowed out of the finals race. Plus, we asked you what sporting memorabilia you’ve found in the op shop, after Alastair Clarkson made a large blue-and-white donation to Vinnies. 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 soared, Sydney shocked, Adelaide silenced the critics, Geelong are prowling. Freo and Brisbane still have the pedigree, but who is flag favourite? Corbin ranks the likelihood of the potential Grand Final matchups.Marc Murphy grades Carlton’s 2026 season and likes the look of their future, even after they bowed out of the finals race. Plus, we asked you what sporting memorabilia you’ve found in the op shop, after Alastair Clarkson made a large blue-and-white donation to Vinnies.ABC AFL commentators Corbin Middlemas and Ben Cameron are joined by a rolling squad of former AFL players and&nbsp;legends of the game to analyse matches, deep dive the&nbsp;stories dominating the footy landscape, recap game&nbsp;highlights&nbsp;and talk through the latest AFL&nbsp;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&nbsp;

AFL Monday: Who is premiership favourite?

Adam Ramanauskas joins the team to pull apart the weekend’s semifinals. Zak Butters has nominated the Bulldogs as his club of choice, but what will it take to make it work? The team give their one-word reviews for clubs that are no longer vying for finals and look ahead to the upcoming prelims.

Adam Ramanauskas joins the team to pull apart the weekend’s semifinals. Zak Butters has nominated the Bulldogs as his club of choice, but what will it take to make it work? The team give their one-word reviews for clubs that are no longer vying for finals and look ahead to the upcoming prelims.

AFL Monday: End of season reviews and who wants to be the underdog?

Daniel Harford joins Corbin and Ben to wrap up the weekend’s semi-finals. Daniel recounts his firsthand Wharfie Time experience. Just how impressive was Brisbane’s blistering start which saw Adelaide barrelled out of September? Plus, all the key takeaways from the weekend.

Daniel Harford joins Corbin and Ben to wrap up the weekend’s semi-finals. Daniel recounts his firsthand Wharfie Time experience. Just how impressive was Brisbane’s blistering start which saw Adelaide barrelled out of September? Plus, all the key takeaways from the weekend.

Wharfie Time hits the mark and Lions roar into prelims

Brisbane and Fremantle are in the crosshairs this weekend with their top four advantage on the line. Corbin, Ben and Brett Deledio take you through both finals and discuss which team could wilt under pressure.Should the Dockers do away with ‘Wharfie Time’ or press it early in the game to get it over and done with? Plus, did Geelong keep some aces up their sleeve in their last meeting in Perth and use their September experience to bundle our Fremantle?Adelaide have received a blueprint from the Swans on how to beat Brisbane, the big question is can they implement it. And will the Lions defensive frailties of 2026 come back to bite them against a Crows team with a red hot Rankine and inspirational captain in Jordan Dawson?It's Grand Final live show time too, <a href="https://tickets.railwayhotelfitzroy.com.au/outlet/event/f750aff9-11ff-4d31-8a71-7bdd5c08b86c" target="_blank">click here </a>to get tickets to our show at The Railway Hotel in Fitzroy North on Thursday Sept 24 with Corbin, Ben, Bob Murphy and Brett Deledio.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

Brisbane and Fremantle are in the crosshairs this weekend with their top four advantage on the line. Corbin, Ben and Brett Deledio take you through both finals and discuss which team could wilt under pressure. Should the Dockers do away with ‘Wharfie Time’ or press it early in the game to get it over and done with? Plus, did Geelong keep some aces up their sleeve in their last meeting in Perth and use their September experience to bundle our Fremantle? Adelaide have received a blueprint from the Swans on how to beat Brisbane, the big question is can they implement it. And will the Lions defensive frailties of 2026 come back to bite them against a Crows team with a red hot Rankine and inspirational captain in Jordan Dawson? It's Grand Final live show time too, click here to get tickets to our show at The Railway Hotel in Fitzroy North on Thursday Sept 24 with Corbin, Ben, Bob Murphy and Brett Deledio. 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

Brisbane and Fremantle are in the crosshairs this weekend with their top four advantage on the line. Corbin, Ben and Brett Deledio take you through both finals and discuss which team could wilt under pressure.Should the Dockers do away with ‘Wharfie Time’ or press it early in the game to get it over and done with? Plus, did Geelong keep some aces up their sleeve in their last meeting in Perth and use their September experience to bundle our Fremantle?Adelaide have received a blueprint from the Swans on how to beat Brisbane, the big question is can they implement it. And will the Lions defensive frailties of 2026 come back to bite them against a Crows team with a red hot Rankine and inspirational captain in Jordan Dawson?It's Grand Final live show time too, <a href="https://tickets.railwayhotelfitzroy.com.au/outlet/event/f750aff9-11ff-4d31-8a71-7bdd5c08b86c" rel="noopener noreferrer">click here </a>to get tickets to our show at The Railway Hotel in Fitzroy North on Thursday Sept 24 with Corbin, Ben, Bob Murphy and Brett Deledio.ABC AFL commentators Corbin Middlemas and Ben Cameron are joined by a rolling squad of former AFL players and&nbsp;legends of the game to analyse matches, deep dive the&nbsp;stories dominating the footy landscape, recap game&nbsp;highlights&nbsp;and talk through the latest AFL&nbsp;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&nbsp;

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Corbin Middlemas and Ben Cameron are joined by a rotating cast of AFL legends, including some of the sharpest minds in the game, to pull apart the biggest stories in Aussie Rules.

Friday: We unpack Thursday night footy and get across the AFL landscape with former Richmond star Brett Deledio as the trio preview the round ahead.

Saturday: Legendary Collingwood coach Mick Malthouse and premiership winner Luke Ball join Corbin to cover Friday night footy and the stories that have footy fans talking.

Sunday: Who were the biggest winners and losers from the round? We tell you what mattered most from the weekend action as the team breaks it all down.

Monday: Carlton champion Marc Murphy drops by to help Corbin and Ben chop up the major talking points from the round.

Tuesday: We watch the Monday AFL shows, so you didn't have to. Bulldogs thinking man Bob Murphy and Corbin go deeper on the stories that are driving the AFL industry.

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Corbin Middlemas and Ben Cameron are joined by a rotating cast of AFL legends, including some of the sharpest minds in the game, to pull apart the biggest stories in Aussie Rules. Friday: We unpack Thursday night footy and get across the AFL landscape with former Richmond star Brett Deledio as the trio preview the round ahead. Saturday: Legendary Collingwood coach Mick Malthouse and premiership winner Luke Ball join Corbin to cover Friday night footy and the stories that have footy fans talking. Sunday: Who were the biggest winners and losers from the round? We tell you what mattered most from the weekend action as the team breaks it all down. Monday: Carlton champion Marc Murphy drops by to help Corbin and Ben chop up the major talking points from the round. Tuesday: We watch the Monday AFL shows, so you didn't have to. Bulldogs thinking man Bob Murphy and Corbin go deeper on the stories that are driving the AFL industry.

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