The bye rounds are behind us, and we're back to a full nine-game weekend as the race to September begins in earnest. In this episode, we preview every Round 17 clash, discuss the biggest selection news, and identify the teams under the most pressure heading into the second half of the 2026 AFL season. 

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 The final week of the bye rounds is here, and AFL Round 16 delivers some massive clashes with huge top-eight implications. We break down the biggest storylines heading into a crucial weekend of footy, including a potential match-of-the-year contender between Brisbane and Sydney, a blockbuster Adelaide Derby, and several contenders looking to solidify their premiership credentials. 

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With the Eagles having a week off this week, so are we!

However, we have another edition of the footy quiz you can listen too!

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This week features several blockbuster clashes with major top-eight implications, including Adelaide and the Western Bulldogs, Geelong's revenge mission against Gold Coast, and a fascinating Melbourne-Essendon rematch. 

🎙️ In this episode:

•  Can the Western Bulldogs strengthen their finals credentials against an Adelaide side looking to cement its place in the top tier? 
•  Geelong seeks redemption against Gold Coast after the Suns stunned them earlier in the season. 
•  Melbourne gets a chance to avenge one of the surprise results of 2026 when they face Essendon at the MCG. 
•  Sydney faces a tough road trip to Adelaide Oval against Port Adelaide in a game that could shape both clubs' finals hopes. 
•  GWS returns from the bye looking to continue its strong form, while several clubs fight to keep their September dreams alive. 

We'll break down every game, discuss the biggest selection and injury news, identify the key match-ups that could decide each contest, and give our predictions for another pivotal weekend of AFL football.

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The AFL heads into the King's Birthday long weekend with one of the most important rounds of the season so far. Top-eight contenders collide, rivalry matches take centre stage, and several clubs face must-win games as the race for finals positions begins to intensify. 

We'll discuss the biggest storylines, key selection news, players under pressure, and the three biggest things to watch in every game as clubs make their move toward September. With byes beginning to impact the competition and wildcard positions becoming a genuine talking point, every result carries extra significance this weekend.

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Round 11 of the 2026 AFL season delivered massive upsets, finals-shaping clashes and another reminder that the premiership race is wide open. 

This week on the podcast, we break down every big moment from the round — the standout performances, tactical moves, controversial calls and the players beginning to define the season. 

Plus, we dive into the biggest talking points around the league, key injury concerns, rising young stars, and what the latest results mean for the ladder heading into a crucial stretch of the season.

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Round 11 of the AFL season is here and the finals race is starting to heat up. This week we break down every matchup, the biggest selection calls, injury concerns, and the key storylines that could shape the ladder heading into the middle of the year.

AFL games record is broken this week!

We look at the heavyweight clashes, teams under pressure, rising contenders, and the players ready to explode in huge prime-time games. Can the top sides keep rolling? Which clubs are at risk of slipping out of the eight? And who needs a statement win most?

Get ready for another massive weekend of footy with our full AFL Round 11 preview.

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Round 10 of the AFL season is here, and this week’s podcast covers every massive matchup and storyline shaping the competition as we head toward the halfway mark of the year.

We preview the Grand Final rematch between the Brisbane Lions and Geelong Cats at the Gabba, while Sydney takes on Collingwood in a huge Friday night clash at the SCG. Gold Coast hosts Port Adelaide in Darwin, Adelaide faces North Melbourne, and Melbourne meets Hawthorn in one of the biggest tests of the round. Carlton and the Western Bulldogs battle under pressure at Marvel Stadium, while Fremantle travels to face Essendon as the Dockers continue their push toward the top of the ladder.

We also break down St Kilda vs Richmond and West Coast vs GWS, discuss the teams building momentum, the clubs already fighting to save their season, and the players making headlines across the league.

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Round 9 of the AFL season is here and things are starting to take shape across the ladder. Contenders are beginning to separate themselves, while a few sides are already feeling the pressure to stay in touch.

This week’s matchups bring a mix of blockbuster clashes and crucial games for teams trying to turn their season around. Expect plenty of intensity as rivals go head-to-head, finals hopefuls look to build momentum, and underdogs aim to shake up the competition.

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Round 8 of the AFL shapes as a pivotal point in the season, with contenders starting to separate from the chasing pack and pressure building on those slipping behind.

Several blockbuster matchups headline the round, with top-four hopefuls going head-to-head in games that could have major implications for finals positioning. Form teams will look to extend winning streaks and cement themselves as genuine premiership threats, while inconsistent sides are running out of time to find rhythm.

There’s also plenty of intrigue around the middle of the ladder, where a logjam of teams are fighting to stay in touch with the eight.

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