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Happy end of the home and away season for the aflm to all who celebrate! We say farewell to the bottom 10 but never fear, all 18 teams are still well and truly alive in the aflw. 

We start by covering a book week rugby cross over! Please enjoy this clip of players from the Penrith Panthers being taunted during a book week parade by a young Canberra Raiders fan. Reuben was then invited to the game and got to meet raiders players, sing the song and generally get some star treatment. 

We then launch into chatting about Izak Rankine’s use of a homophobic slur during the Adelaide -Collingwood game. You can see ‘Rainbow Crow’s full statement here.

Excitingly, we had 3 female boundary umpires make their debuts in the AFL plus Adelaide and West Coast have history making season results. We chat about the Swans impressive win in the AFLW and reflect on some more retirements. Check out Casear's final game as live mascot for the doggies here and here. 

Saints fans rejoice - Nas has signed on for 2 more years! Brad Hill’s daughter Harriet announced the news to the playing group on Monday. Ross Lyon told the story of how he found on out Agenda Setters. Check out St Kilda’s banner against GWS here and GWS’ reply here. Port Adelaide pulls it together for an epic farewell of Ken and Travis. Ken’s final press conference is a ripper, check it out here. You also can watch the clip of the Freo staff being evicted from the Doggies training here.  

This week, Mon shares this Tiktok from Besties Footy and Marielle shares this reel from North Melbourne. 

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This week’s sources come from:

• Rankine expresses regret, AFL not drawn on ‘compelling medical reasons’ by Martin Smith for the afl 

• Izak Rankine’s AFL ban pales in comparison to widespread impact of homophobia on community by Marnie Vinall for the abc 

• AFL HISTORY First Female Boundary Umpires Appointed by Jackson Kerr on aflua.com.au 

• Year by Year History Overview, 2020- on nmfc.com.au 

• Six teams safe as top spot virtually locked in Every AFL finals scenario explained by Max Laughton for Fox Sports 

• Eagles’ sorry season hits record low as Swans stun with 13-goal second half by Catherine Healey for Fox Sports

• Molloy kicks record-equalling bag in Swans’ brutal demolition of Suns by Michael Whiting for the afl 

• Chloe Molloy out of 2024 season with ACL injury on sydneyswans.com.au 

• Hoskin-Elliot calls time on collingwoodfc.com.au 

• Webster hangs up the boots on saints.com.au 

• Dual premiership Tiger says goodbye, to play farewell game on Saturday on afl.com.au 

• Caesar’s retirement post on socials 

• Nasiah Wanganeen-Milera signs two-year extension with St Kilda, rejecting Port Adelaide and Adelaide by Chris De Silva for the abc 

• ‘Nas effect’ in full force as Saints reveal ‘off the charts’ membership surge by Callum Twomey for the afl 

• Match report Power prevail for Boak and Hinkley on portadelaidefc.com.au 

• ‘Not going to get a job with the CIA’: Freo coach’s hilarious response to ‘spy gate’ fiasco by Nic Negrepontis for Nine 

• DOG-GONE! Bevo faces longest 72 hours ever as ‘stunning’ Freo romp clinches finals by Will Faulkner and Jack Jovanovski for Fox Sports 

• 1952 Adelaide Carnival Wikipedia

• All Australian History on afl.com.au 

• All-Australian team Wikipedia 

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We get straight in today’s episode and chat about the AFLW season opener on Thursday night. No 1 draft pick Ash Centra set the tone with her epic bouncing ball warm up and then the rest of the league gave it go all weekend - check out a compilation video here. You can also watch the collab between Lexi Mary & the Mckay sisters here!

We then head into more retirement news and cover the supposed grand final preview between Adelaide and Collingwood. Hopefully Marielle wasn’t the only person living under a rock this week and you too need to catch up on the Bailey Smith-Tammy Hembrow news - don’t worry we have you covered! Confused about how finals play out? Don’t worry, we cover that too! 

This week, Monica shares this TikTok from Collingwood FC. Marielle shares this Instagram Reel from aflwomens. 

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This week’s sources come from:

• ​Blues put on a show to open season in style against Magpies by Sarah Black for afl.com.au 
• ​Mckay sisters relish playing together by Isabella Chessler for Carlton FC 
• ​Familiar faces and rising stars join AFLW Umpire List for 2025 on afl.com.au 
• ​Ash Centra’s tricky bounce prompts imitators across the AFL world, including Nick Daicos and Sam Mitchell by Jon Healy for abc.net.au
• ​The final chapter of Fyfe on fremantlefc.com.au
• ​Nat Fyfe recreates iconic shirtless pic with Brownlow Medal by Sam Goodwin for yahoo sport
• ​Breust calls time on hawthornfc.com.au 
• ​Breust: ‘I’m so grateful to have spent 17 years at this great club’ on hawthornfc.com.au
• ​AFL world in ‘disbelief’ as 9yr Pies hoodoo over in bonkers thriller by Ben Waterworth, Catherine Healey and Jason Phelan for news.com.au
• ​Tammy Hembrow and Bailey Smith spotted on ‘intimate’ second date by Eleanor Wicklund for news.com.au 
• ​“The whole evening felt like a magical blur!” Inside Tammy Hembrow’s dreamy wedding to Matt Zukowski by Will Lennox for vogue.com.au
• ​Finals Explained on sydneyswans.com.au 
• ​Six teams safe as top spot virtually locked in - Every AFL finals scenario explained by Max Laughton for Fox Sports 

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We’re coming towards the end of the men’s season and approaching the start of the AFLW so there is heaps happening. We kick off the episode by chatting about Simon Goodwin’s departure from Melbourne and then cover some big retirement news - retiring GWS legend Callan Ward is considering a career as a fiery next year!

Check out the documentary ‘Undefeated’ which covers North Melbourne’s AFLW undefeated premiership season last year which made Mon tear up! The documentary also features a song by band Daezy (who featuring former AFLW player Daisy Bateman) - listen to it on Spotify here! 

This week, Monica shares this TikTok from KRock Geelong which prompted Marielle to share this snippet from Chris Scott’s press conference last week. Marielle shares this Instagram Reel from North Melbourne.

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This week’s sources come from:

• ​‘A new voice’: Demons part ways with ‘disappointed’ Goodwin by Riley Beveridge and staff writers for the afl.com.au
• ​‘Bloody Nasiah’: Goodwin’s hilarious blame game as axed coach gives cheeky parting shots by Ben Cotton for Fox Spots 
• ​Eddie’s stern message to Demons over leaks on theage.com.au
• ​Forever a GIANT: Callan Ward Bids Farewell To The Game on gwsgiants.com.au
• ​Memories, friendships and a lasting legacy: Boak on retirement by Jaime Anderson for portadealaidefc.com.au
• ​Captains share their predictions ahead of 2025 NAD AFLW Season on afl.com.au 
• ​League confirms AFLW grand final venues won’t be moved to larger stadiums as comp searches for certainty by Marnie Vinall for the abc 
• ​Collingwood champion Scott Pendlebury signs on for 2025 with all-time record in sight by Nic Negrepontis for nine.com.au
• ​Silvagni meets with another rival coach; three-club pursuit for flag Lion - Trade Whispers on foxsports.com.au
• ​‘Frustration’ building among senior Magpies amid Silvagni pursuit by Kaitlyn Ferber for afl.com.au
• ​‘Broken’ Pies stare down all-time pre-finals fadeout as greatest weapon left ‘all at sea’ by Catherine Healey for foxsports.com.au 
• ​The AFL father-son rule explained: How top picks will be determined in the 2021 draft by Simon Brunsdon and Emily Patterson for nine.com.au
• ​Father-Son Rule Wikipedia
• ​Victorian bias in the Australian Football League Wikipedia
• ​Zoning (Australian Rules Football) Wikipedia

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There’s lots to chat about this week so lock in! We kicked off the episode chatting about this video of Nasiah Wanganeen-Milera celebrating on Saint Kilda coach Ross Lyon ‘s shoulders after their epic win over Melbourne last week. We also covered the hard launch of Kath Ebbs and AFLW player Tilly Lucas-Rodd on socials - check out the posts Marielle referenced here & here. 

Check out the post match interview where Patrick Dangerfield takes a dig at fox footy for their nickname ban here. If you can handle the cringe, Jack Ginnivan’s airport interview is here for the brave. Watch Port Adelaide and Hawthorn fly from Adelaide to Melbourne together here (did someone say Jet2 Holiday?). Do you remember the AI generated post of Jack Ginnivan calling Adelaide to say good night after their win over the crows earlier this year? Well, this week the AFL uno-reversed it - check it out here. Please enjoy this compilation of Essendon debutant Jayden Nguyen facing Sydney's Tom Papley. 

This week, Monica shares this TikTok from Collingwood. Marielle shares this Instagram Reel from the Gold Coast Suns.

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This week’s sources come from:

• ​Melbourne’s Steven May fails at appeal to get rough conduct suspension for clash with Francis Evans overturned on the ABC
• ​Jojo Siwa’s ex Kath Ebbs goes Instagram official with new partner Tilly Lucas-Rodd after being dumped by singer in favour of Chris Hughes by Sean O’Grady for the dailymail 
• ​Channel 7 commentators MOCK rival broadcasters decision to axe the use of nicknames during match calls by Josh Alston for the dailymail 
• ​“Shocking threats”: AFL star calls out fans after Ginnivan bird flip on SEN 
• ​MATCH REVIEW: Ginnivan fined for ‘obscene gesture’ on afl.com.au 
• ​Pride Game returns to the SCG on sydneyswans.conn.au 
• ​Australian Story: Young star of Vietnamese descent becomes record-breaking bomber by Peter Ryan for the age
• ​Savage Lions down Pies to remind us who wears the crown by Phoebe McWilliams for the AFL
• ​Star’s quest to 100 goals ON as Cats’ super sub delivers best five minutes this century - 3-2-1 by Ben Cotton for Fox Sports 
• ​AFL sides deal with new 6-6-6, kick out and 50m penalty rules ahead of season opener by Cody Atkinson, Sean Lawson and James Coventry for the ABC 
• ​Know the new rules? 6-6-6, 50m penalties, kick-in rule explained by Nick Bowen for the AFL 
• ​Razor Ray dissects the 6-6-6 confusion that led to Saints’ freak win vs. Melbourne (AFL360 segment) on Fox Footy No changes after 6-6-6 breach: Umpires’ boss clarifies little known rule by Nathan Schmook for the AFL

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This week we celebrate 300 games as a player and goal umpire for the icon that is David Rodan! Enjoy the video of him warming up here and an interview with him here. We’re excited for the afl docu-series from the team behind ‘Drive to Survive’. If you can’t wait for the release, we recommend checking out the docu-series ‘Fearless: The Inside Story of the AFLW’ on Disney+ - check out the trail here. 

We also unpack Steven May’s 3 games suspension following a collision with Carlton’s Francis Evans and Andrew Brayshaw’s tribute to his brother Angus. You watch Angus’ touching speech for the afl retirees of 2024 here. Speaking of emotional speeches, check out Sam Docherty’s retirement speech in full here or a clipped version here. Read Patrick Cripps’ tribute to Doch here. Also from Carlton, catch Flynn Young breaking down his first afl goal here. 

This week, Monica shares 2 TikToks from Maggie Zhou (make sure you check out the ‘afl teams as pop culture’ highlight). Marielle shares this Instagram reel from the Melbourne Demons. 

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This week’s sources come from:

• ​AFL ‘Drive to Survive’ style documentary series under production by Sam Edmund for SEN
• ​Melbourne’s Steven May handed three-match ban for clash with Blue: Tribunal hearing as it happened by Hannah Kennelly for The Age 
• ​Melbourne star Steven May banned for three games for high hit on Carlton’s Francis Evans by Cameron Noakes for 7news 
• ​AFL injury news: Updates ahead of Round 20 by Carlton FC 
• ​All smiles ahead of game 300: David Rodan reflects on ‘special’ milestone by Megan Hustwaite for ESPN
• ​Frenzy after AFL star’s classy interview following gruesome injury by Tyson Otto for news.com.au
• ​‘Just a disgrace’: AFL greats up in arms over controversial umpiring on news.com.au
• ​Sam Docherty Wikipedia
• ​Inspirational Blue to finish remarkable career in Hawks clash by Riley Beveridge for afl.com.au 
• ​Sam Docherty’s devastating speech leaves Carlton captain Patrick Cripps in tears by James Dampney for news.com.au
• ​Sam Docherty exits the game with respect that transcends allegiances by Jonathorn Horn for The Guardian 

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This week we talk about not one, but two, marquee rounds - Challenge Round & Carlton Respects. The rivalries are rivaling - Luke Beveridge & Kane Cornes fire shots back and forth, while Ken Hinkley & Jack Ginnivan enjoy some playful gestures. Plus, what happens when the ball hits the umpire? Check out Nasiah Wanganeen-Milera’s goal which ricochets off the goal umpire! 

This week, Monica shares this TikTok from Collingwood Player Pat Lapinski & this TikTok from the footyonnine. Marielle shares this Instagram Reel from the Western Bulldogs.  

Watch this adorable reel of Essendon players being presented with their boots designed by children and families battling cancer. Speaking of adorable, you can find the video of Alexis painting Matt Guelfi’s nails here & Alexis tossing the coin for Essendon’s Challenge round game here. 

Check out the Hawks mascots re-enacting the Coldplay Concert CEO Scandal here. Lisa Wilkinson and Hamish Blake also recreated the moment (watch here) - who did it better? 

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This week’s sources come from:

• ​Rd 19: Bombers ready for the Challenge Game on essendonfc.com.au
• ​Essendon hero Matt Guelfi shares more details on heartwarming promise to young fan Alexis by Cameron Noakes for 7news
• ​Stringer punishes old side as Giants crush wounded Bombers by Gemma Bastiani for afl.com.au
• ​Jake Stringer cops sanction from afl after starring for GWS Giants against Essendon by Sam Goodwin for yahoo!news 
• ​AFL finals: How does Adelaide keep Jake Stringer quiet at the MCG? By Riley Beveridge for fox sports 
• ​Severe weather warning threatens AFL clash as players kept inside during warm-ups at the Gabba by Harrison Reid for 7news 
• ​Luke Beveridge responds as expert AFL commentator Kane Corners questions Bulldogs’ ‘deplorable’ defensive profile by Cameron Noakes for 7news 
• ​In-flight entertainment: Ken finds the funny side in Ginni’s cheeky ‘theatre’ by Josh Gabelich for the afl.com.au 
• ​Thousands march in support of new Hobart stadium and Tasmanian AFL team by Karen Sweaney for Australasian Lesiure Management 
• ​Carlton Respects on carltonfc.com.au
• ​Carlton Respects Game Confirmed for Round 21 on carltonrespects.com.au
• ​Laws of Australian Football 2025

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A week full of bans, sanctions and suspensions. There’s also the feel good news stories to balance out the week. We cover what and where is the corridor? Plus, which player can you now swipe on Tinder? Watch Ellie Blackburn learn from her nephew that she has been named in the Western Bulldogs’ 25 greatest players of the last 100 years here (CW: tear-jerker).

This week, Monica shares this Instagram post from St Kilda. Marielle shares this Instagram Reel from Arcare Aged Care Nursing Home featuring the wonderful Joy.

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This week’s sources come from:

• ​No Hollywood stars but Wrexham beat youthful Victory by Shayne Hope for the Financial Review 
• ​AFL, MCG and Magpies ban Collingwood member after Michael Voss death threats by the abc
• ​The real deal? Suns deny surging Pies to secure famous win by Michael Whiting for the afl.com.au
• ​AFL bans Eagles’ Jack Graham for using homophobic slur against Giants player by the abc 
• ​Grit and grace: Bob on why Ellie is an all-time Bulldog by Gemma Bastiani for the afl.com.au
• ​Bombers fear worst for key duo as injury crisis deepens, Yze stoked to win ugly by Alison O’Connor for the afl.com.au
• ​‘End this now’: Footy world slams Richmond vs Essendon game by James Dampney for news.com.au
• ​Injury Update: Martin and Setterfield injury update on essendonfc.com.au
• ​National NAIDOC Week on naidoc.org.au
• ​Michael Long - NAIDOC Lifetime Achievement Award on naidoc.org.au
• ​Danielle Ponter - NAIDOC Sportsperson Award Category on naidoc.org.au
• ​Leading the next gen: Straw Crow honoured at NAIDOC awards by Phoebe McWilliams on afl.com.au
• ​Glossary of Australian rules football on Wikipedia 
• ​Carlton’s Michael Voss calls for ball-ups after umpire collisions by espn.com.au
• ​MATCH REVIEW: Blues mid sent to Tribunal for umpire contact, Lion banned by afl.com.au
• ​Footy fans have been hitting up the AFL’s hottest player on Tinder - see the VERY racy message that left him speechless on live TV by Shyne Bugden and Andrew Prentice for Daily Mail Australia 

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This week, the AFL came through with the receipts and we break down the rushed behind. We also cover the fallout from North Melbourne's centenary celebration (speaking of, you can watch the infamous Sam Kekovich Australia Lamb AD here). It’s a bad injury week for the Sams again and the AFL backs in the umpires with a rule change. 

In other news, we got our tickets to the Carlton-Collingwood AFLW opener and you should too! Get your tickets here.

This week, Monica shares this TikTok from Sam Lalor of Richmond. Marielle shares this Instagram Reel from the Western Bulldogs.

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This week’s sources come from:

• ​‘A shame’: Inside the Roos’ reunion and the controversial no-shows by Glenn McFarlane for the Herald Sun 
• ​Why North’s Centenary celebration “sits awkwardly” with King on SEN 
• ​For two hours each Monday, this Bulldogs champion helps kids with their homework by Josh Gabelich for the afl.com.au
• ​‘Action from a bygone era’: Tigers veteran cops huge ban by the afl.com.au 
• ​The highest played AFL players, ranked by Will Lennox for GQ Australia 
• ​‘Significant sanction warranted’: Tigers star cops year’s biggest AFL ban for act ‘of a bygone era’ by Max Laughton for Fox Sports 
• ​Laws of Australian Football 2022
• ​Stars on verge of possible bans as AFL announces umpire contact crackdown by Martin Smith for the afl.com.au
• ​Tiger’s hamstring injury ‘looks like a bad one’, Cats explain Smith withdrawal by Phoebe McWilliams for the afl.com.au
• ​‘Really, really sad’: Ken’s heartache as injuries rock Port, Lions head into go time by Howard Kimber for the afl.com.au
• ​Rushed behind Wikipedia page
• ​Laws of Australian Football 2025

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It is the week of ready steady cook…books in the afl world. We also have our first coach of the season fined for giving the bird, we discuss whether to tag or not to tag.

You can find Lexi’s Game Day cookbook here or Christian’s On Trac cookbook here. As well, there’s that coach text clip from Players to check out!

If you want more on the North Melbourne conversation, watch Lucy Watkins TikTok here.

This week, Monica shares this TikTok from the afl discussing players biggest footy icks. Marielle shares this Facebook post from Collingwood (you read that right, Facebook!) uncovering some undercover mic chit chat on VIP access that some player’s parents get.

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This week’s sources come from:

• ​‘Sack the board’: Fuming fans turn on Blues in ugly act as veteran pleads ‘stick by us’ by Dylan Bolch for Fox Sports. 
• ​Voss still the boss: New deal for Blues coach, CEO to stay by the AFL 
• ​Bulldogs edge Swans in feisty clash to celebrate Bont’s milestone game by Martin Pegan for afl.com.au
• ​Bitter opponents Rory Lobb and Aaron Francis tangled in ‘bizarre’ scuffle late in afl thriller by Harrison Reid for 7news 
• ​‘Disgraceful’: SCG under fire for ‘dangerous’ surface… and it’s been an issue for ‘months’ by Jack Jovanovski for Fox Sports 
• ​Damien Hardwick fined for flipping bird during Gold Coast’s clash with GWS Giants by Ben Sutton and Cameron Noakes for 7news 
• ​Giants come from clouds to eclipse Suns in stunning comeback win by Martin Pegan for afl.com.au
• ​‘Ridiculous’: Several Roos greats to ‘boycott’ club’s 100th-year event over AFLW celebration by Will Faulkner for Fox Sports 
• ​North Melbourne champions set to boycott centenary celebrations because of AFLW premiers’ inclusion by Harrison Reid for 7news 
• ​Inside Story: why North veterans are set to boycott centenary by SEN 
• ​‘Tag, You’re It’: Scott provides insight into tagging from a coaches perspective by geelongcats.com.au  
• ​Daicos shines as Pies hold off Saints after ‘drama’ with teary youngster: 3-2-1 by Ben Cotton with Tyler Lewis for Fox Sports 
• ​‘Sorry for competing’: Lyon’s all-time presser as Saints coach fires back over Daicos question by Tyler Lewis for Fox Sports 
• ​Australian rules football positions on Wikipedia  
• ​The Centre Bounce: Why taggers still have a huge role in the AFL by Craig O’Donoghue for the West Australian 

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Only one blue and white team has had a victory this round, and it’s not the one we expected. Have you heard? The Eagles are falling apart over there, Marvel moves up the stadium ladder with new inclusive tech and an afl star makes their debut with a tango on Dancing With The Stars!

This week, Monica shares this TikTok from the Ben and Harry Podcast revealing the group chat you don’t want to be in. Plus, if you want to see two players chat about their Bye week engagements, check out this Instgram post from Collingwood Monica has included. Marielle shares this Instagram post from the Giants with their new face of socials ahead of the expansion cup.

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This week’s sources come from:

• ​This is the one hoodoo the Lions have left to break by Michael Whiting for the afl.
• ​Eagles great forced to retire after latest concussion by the AAP for the afl.
• ​Season over for Eagles co-skipper after undergoing surgery by AAP for the afl.
• ​The Underdogs’ Set For Magical MCG Moment Thanks To The Fox’s Fifi, Fev & Nick & Carlton Football Club by Staff Writers for the B&T. 
• ​A first for Australian sport: Telstra Touch and Track technology launches at Marvel Stadium by the afl.
• ​What is the process of an athlete being ‘medically retired’ due to concussion? by Annette Greenhow for Bond University.
• ​Independent panel to help players with concussion by Peter Ryan for The Age.

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