AFL Sydney Podcast – Episode 15 (2026)

This week, Sam and David wrap up all the action from Round 7 of the AFL Sydney season, breaking down every Premier Division clash, highlighting the standout performances, and taking a closer look at the Match of the Round contests between Manly Warringah and St George, and UTS and East Coast Eagles.

The team also check in on the Men's and Women's Division One competitions, reviewing key results, ladder movements, and the teams making their mark as the season approaches the halfway point.

Looking ahead to Round 8, the focus turns to another huge weekend of football across Sydney. North Shore and UTS headline the Premier Division Match of the Round schedule, while Camden and UNSW-ES take centre stage in Division One coverage.

As always, remember to check PlayHQ for any weather-related fixture updates before heading to the footy.

AFL Sydney Podcast – Episode 14 Summary

Episode 14 of the AFL Sydney Podcast this week Sam and David review AFL Sydney’s representative clashes against AFL Canberra, highlighting strong performances across both the men’s and women’s programs and discussing the continued growth and importance of representative football within Sydney. Tw wins for Sydney!! How good!

The team then turned their attention to what’s next for rep football in 2026, including the upcoming clash against Queensland Country on July 11.

Round 7 was previewed in detail, including Match of the Round coverage featuring Manly vs St George as part of Indigenous Round, along with discussion around UTS vs East Coast and the latest storylines across Premier Division, Men’s Division One and Women’s Division One.

The episode finished with a look ahead at the next month of Match of the Round coverage leading into representative football.

Available now via Spotify and Apple Podcasts.

🎙️️ AFL Sydney Podcast | Episode 13, 2026

This week on the AFL Sydney Podcast, Sam and David review all the action from Round 6 across Premier Division, including key performances, major results and ladder movement.

The team deep dive into the Match of the Round clashes, with Sydney Uni vs. North Shore in both the men’s and women’s competitions, while also unpacking the big Premier Division men’s battle between South West Sydney and Manly.

The episode also covers all results and ladder updates from Men’s Division One and Women’s Division One, before shifting focus to representative football with a preview of the upcoming AFL Sydney vs. AFL Canberra representative clashes.

Plus:
• Final representative squads confirmed
• Players to watch

AFL Sydney Podcast - Episode 12

This week on the AFL Sydney Podcast Sam and David review all the key storylines from Round 5 of the Premier Division season, including a detailed discussion on the Match of the Round between Manly Warringah and North Shore. The team also wrapped up the latest results from Men’s Division One and Women’s Division One competitions.

Looking ahead to Round 6, the podcast previewed another strong weekend of footy across AFL Sydney, with a particular focus on the UNSW-ES Bulldogs vs Inner West Magpies and UNSW-ES Bulldogs vs. Parramatta along with South West Sydney Blues vs. Manly Warringah matchup.

A preview of Round 6 Men’s Division One and Women’s Division One fixtures were also covered.

The episode concluded with an update on representative football, including discussion around the final representative team announcements.

🎙️ AFL Sydney Podcast Summary - Episode 11

Round 4 is in the books and there’s plenty to unpack across Mn's and Women's Premier Division and Divisional competitions, with some strong performances and early trends starting to emerge. Sam and David break down all the key results and standout contributors, before turning our attention to Round 5 with a full preview of the weekend ahead, including the big matchup between Manly and North Shore at Weldon (Match of the Round) and players to watch.

We also take a closer look at the newly announced 2026 representative squads and coaching panels.

Plenty happening across AFL Sydney as the season continues to build.

Podcast Summary – Episode 10 (ANZAC Round Special)

Sam and David return for Episode 10 of the AFL Sydney Podcast and it's time for our annual special ANZAC Round edition.

The episode includes full review of Round 3 across Men's and Women's Premier Division, highlighting key results and standout performances, along with a quick wrap of Men’s and Women’s Division One results.

The focus is firmly on ANZAC Round, with interviews from both the Inner West Magpies and Pennant Hills Demons ahead of the traditional match up on ANZAC Day. Insights from both club Presidents, Men's head coaches Brent Staker (Inner West Magpies) and Jason Blakemore (Pennant Hills Demons) and from the Captain of the Demons Mitchell Blow provides a strong look into club culture, preparation and the significance of the ANZAC Day fixture.

To close, the team preview Round 4 across all competitions, with a deep dive into the Match of the Round as Pennant Hills take on Inner West in what shapes as a high-quality ANZAC Day clash.

Don't miss this episode and if you can get down to Picken Oval on Saturday for a great day of football and importantly remembrance.

Podcast Summary – Episode 9 (2026)

Sam & Big Marn return for Episode 9 of the AFL Sydney Podcast, wrapping up Round 2 and looking ahead to Round 3.

The team run through all Premier Division results, highlighting key performances and early trends across the competition, before touching on Division One results.

Looking forward, they preview Round 3 fixtures across both Men’s and Women’s Division One, before breaking down all Premier Division matchups.

A deeper dive focuses on two big clashes:

• East Coast Eagles vs Pennant Hills Demons
• UNSW-ES Bulldogs vs North Shore Bombers

Next week shapes as a big one, with a special ANZAC Day episode to come.

Podcast Summary – Episode 8 (2026)

David is solo on today's podcast join him for Episode 8 of the AFL Sydney Podcast, this week a focus on the North Shore Bombers Preseason Preview before looking ahead to Round 2.

The Bombers feature takes centre stage with insights from across the club. Craig Tidemann discusses the continued evolution of the women’s program, while friend of the Podcast Matilda Eder provides a player’s perspective on the group’s connection and ambitions in 2026.

On the men’s side, Matt Buskariol outlines how the squad is shaping, and President John Goode speaks to the club’s broader direction as we approach season 2026.

The episode then shifts into a full Round 2 preview, covering all Division One and Premier Division fixtures, before a deeper look at the Match of the Round — UTS taking on Sydney University in both the men’s and women’s competitions.

Next week, the team returns with a Round 2 review and Round 3 preview.

Podcast Summary – Episode 7 (2026)

Episode 7 of the AFL Sydney Podcast sees Sam and The Big Marn dive into a full Round 1 review to kick off the 2026 season.

The episode opens with a preseason spotlight on the Hawkesbury Jets, featuring President Stewart Potts, Men’s Coach Peter Kyle and player/coach Bradman. The chat covers the club’s reset heading into 2026, the continued growth of the women’s program in its second season, and the significance of Bensons Day as a key event on the calendar.

From there, the focus shifts to Round 1, with a full wrap of Division One results and a detailed look at Premier Division action, including standout performances across the competition.

The episode finishes with deeper analysis of two key matchups — Manly vs UNSW-ES and South West Sydney vs Pennant Hills — breaking down early form, key moments and what it means moving forward.

With Round 1 in the books, the podcast sets the tone for weekly previews and reviews across the 2026 season.

Podcast Summary – Episode 6 (2026)

Episode 6 of the AFL Sydney Podcast sets the tone for the 2026 AFL Sydney season, with Round 1 fast approaching and plenty to unpack across the competition.

The episode opens with a comprehensive update on the finalised 2026 fixture and competition structure, providing clarity for clubs and stakeholders ahead of the season launch.

A key highlight is an in-depth interview with Andrew Varasdi (Head of AFL NSW/ACT), offering insights into the direction of the game across NSW/ACT, key priorities for 2026, and the broader vision for community football.

The team then shifts focus to a Round 1 preview, breaking down the Premier Division fixture, with a featured deep dive into Manly vs UNSW-ES (Men’s & Women’s) as one of the headline matchups. There’s also a quick look at Men’s Division 1, setting the scene for what shapes as a competitive season.

To wrap up, Sam and Big Marn put their reputations on the line with their crystal ball predictions, including:

• Top 5 in Premier Division
• 2026 Premiers
• Phelan & Mostyn Medal winners

The episode closes with a look ahead to next week’s show, featuring a club pre-season spotlight on the Hawkesbury Jets and a broader focus on divisional football ahead of the Easter break.