Round 4 delivered chaos — one of the games of the year, massive talking points, and serious questions about who’s rising and who’s falling.

On this episode, we break down the blockbuster Easter Monday clash between Hawthorn and Geelong — a game packed with drama, controversy, big moments and plenty of debate. From inefficiency inside 50 to clutch match-winning plays, we unpack everything that had the footy world talking. Game of the year so far?

We also ask the big question: are Melbourne back? With young talent stepping up and their rebuild starting to click, the Dees are suddenly looking like a genuine Top 8 threat.

Plus, we cover all the Round 4 fallout — Carlton’s struggles, Collingwood’s midfield concerns, and our Top Team and Flop Team of the Week.

Join us for all the fallout from round 3

Round 2 delivered shock results, controversy, and plenty to unpack — and we’re breaking it all down. From West Coast’s turnaround to Essendon’s struggles, we cover the biggest winners, flops, and key talking points.

We dive into Opening Round debate, rising stars, injury concerns, tribunal drama, and Tasmania’s VFL debut. Plus, our Top Team & Flop Team of the Week and Round 3 tips as the season starts to take shape.

Welcome back to Between The Sticks as we break down all the fallout from Round 1 of the 2026 AFL season.

We dive into Carlton’s win that didn’t quite feel convincing — despite a huge showing from Patrick Cripps — and what their second-half drop-off means moving forward. We also unpack Collingwood’s forward line struggles, defensive concerns, and whether it’s time to bring in fresh talent.

Plus, we reveal our Top Team & Flop Team of the Week, discuss the growing noise around umpiring and rule changes, and assess Essendon’s direction under Brad Scott. We also cover key Swans injuries and debate whether Tom De Koning can live up to his $1.8M price tag.

The 2026 AFL season is officially underway and we’re breaking down all the fallout from Opening Round on Between The Sticks.

We dive into the biggest storylines across the league, including Carlton’s second-half collapse, Collingwood’s performance, Gold Coast’s early-season form and the teams that dominated – and those that were dominated.

Plus we discuss Hawthorn’s midfield concerns, Brisbane’s discipline issues, and hear a Blues great’s take on Carlton’s performance.

We also bring back our Top Team and Flop Team of the Week segment.

The 2026 AFL season is here and we’re diving into the biggest questions heading into Round 0.

In this episode of Between The Sticks, we break down the teams that finished 8–16 last season and what they need to do to push back into finals contention. From Gold Coast’s rising potential and Sydney’s bounce-back, to Fremantle’s next step, the Bulldogs’ defence, Sam Darcy’s breakout hopes, and St Kilda’s offseason moves — we unpack the biggest storylines shaping the season ahead.

Plus, we drop our WILD AFL 2026 HOT TAKES 👀 Premiership predictions, Brownlow calls, Coleman medal picks and some very controversial ladder predictions.

Agree or disagree? Drop your AFL 2026 predictions and hot takes in the comments 👇

The 2026 AFL season is around the corner and the storylines are already heating up. In this episode of Between The Sticks, we break down Carlton’s preseason hit-out and what it means for their premiership hopes, react to a Hawks star re-signing despite bigger rival offers, and preview last season’s top eight — who’s rising, who’s sliding, and our early 2026 predictions.

Jump into the comments with your ladder predictions and join our 2026 Footy Tipping Comp — weekly AFL chats, banter and big takes all season long. 🏉🔥

We’re joined by special guest Paco Luciano all the way from the United States to talk everything AFL.

In this episode, we explore Paco’s journey into footy and how he discovered the game, what drew him in, and what he loves most about the AFL community. We also break down the State of Origin clash, including Victoria’s huge performance, WA’s standouts, the Nick Daicos BOG snub, and how State of Origin compares to the NBA All-Star and NFL Pro Bowl back in the States.

Plus, we throw Paco into some quick-fire questions covering his favourite player, team, social media takes, dream collaborations, and more.

Whether you’re new to AFL or a diehard fan, this is a fun, fresh international perspective on the game we love. 🔥🏉

We’re back for Season 2026 and the AFL is already in chaos.

In Episode 1, we unpack all the biggest preseason storylines from wild training clips and mounting injury concerns to the off-field headlines that could shape the year ahead.

We break down Carlton’s rocky start, Lachie Neale stepping down as Brisbane captain and what it means for the Lions’ future, the growing debate around player personal leave and privacy, and fresh injury worries for some of the game’s biggest stars. Plus, is Zach Merrett set to lock in his future at Essendon after trade speculation?

Season 2026 starts now. 🎙️🔥

We unpack all the drama from the AFL trade period — who won ✅, who lost ❌, and what it all means for the 2026 season. From blockbuster moves to the deals that didn’t happen, we break down how the trade landscape reshapes contenders and rebuilders alike. Plus, we tackle a big question: does player loyalty still exist in modern footy? Join us for a mix of sharp analysis, cultural debate, and insight into the game behind the game.