BT Sport AFL Podcast

Another massive week in the footy world with shock upsets and the end of a dynasty. 

We are back with another episode of the BT Sport AFL Podcast to take a deeper look at the game from afar. 

First up this week, Josh Gabelich speaks to Adelaide star Brodie Smith about his decorated career, the future of player movement and what life is like inside the SA footy bubble. 

Then we cross to Melbourne to analyse the major news around the game right now with afl.com.au reporter Nat Edwards.

All that and plenty more on episode seventeen.

It has been a massive week in football and we have a massive episode for you. 

First up, Josh Gabelich speaks to Melbourne star Jake Lever at length about all the ups and downs he has faced, from the controversial trade to the ACL tears to the criticism and now the career-best season. 

Then we sit down with North Melbourne great David King to dissect the bombshell announcement at Hawthorn on Tuesday and what it means for Alastair Clarkson and for other clubs, as well as finding out why the Fox Footy analyst believes only four teams can win the flag from here.

All that and much more on episode sixteen. 

The footy season is in chaos again back in Australia, but we have a distraction for UK footy fans this week. 

Two men from two different sides of the globe, who both arrived in the AFL via unconventional routes.

First up, Josh Gabelich spoke to star defender Alex Keath during the Western Bulldogs' time in hotel quarantine ahead of their emphatic win over West Coast on Sunday. 

The former first-class all-rounder tells about his cricket journey from Victoria to Birmingham to Adelaide before the Crows swooped in 2016, as well as that infamous trade to the Whitten Oval.

Then we head to Ireland to chat with former international rookie Ray Connellan about his involvement in a brilliant mental health documentary, his time at St Kilda and his return to the GAA.

All that and much more on episode fifteen.

We have a real treat for UK footy fans this week, with two Rolls Royces on the show.

First up, Josh Gabelich speaks to Hawthorn vice-captain Jaeger O'Meara about his journey from outback WA to the big time. 

He takes us behind the scenes of his well-documented injury issues, explore his decision to leave the Gold Coast Suns and find out how he has dealt with all the scrutiny regarding his knee, his potential and his value.

Then we sit down with former Richmond and GWS superstar Brett Deledio to find out more about his new life as a player agent and how he navigated through the uncertainty of the Covid cuts in 2020.

All that and plenty more on episode fourteen. 

The BT Sport AFL Podcast comes to you via Sydney and Melbourne this week, with two great guests from different parts of the footy industry.

First up, Josh Gabelich speaks to Greater Western Sydney star Callan Ward about a decade at the Giants, the decision to leave the Western Bulldogs at just 21 and the pain of four preliminary final losses. 

Then we cross to Kath Loughnan from Fox Footy to untangle some of the major news in the AFL right now.

All that and much more on episode thirteen.

Two smooth movers from different sides of the fence on the BT Sport AFL Podcast this week. 

First up, Josh Gabelich speaks to St Kilda star Jack Billings from the Saints' hotel in Sydney ahead of their clash against Adelaide in Cairns. 

The gun wingman takes us inside another season affected by the pandemic, tells us what's gone wrong at the Saints in 2021 and life as a free agent.

Then we cross to Sarah Olle from Fox Sports News in Melbourne to analyse some of the big stories percolating away in the footy world ahead of Round 13.

All that and much more on episode twelve. 

We've got a bumper episode on this week's BT Sport AFL Podcast.

First up, Josh Gabelich speaks to Essendon star Zach Merrett about what it's like being a free agent in the spotlight, his contract situation and why his axing from the leadership group in 2020 was a blessing in disguise.

Riley Beveridge from afl.com.au then previews the 2021 mid-season rookie draft, explaining why Richmond might take Tyson Stengle or Nathan Freeman.

Then we finish in Perth with experienced player manager Anthony Van Der Wielen from Empire Sports Management, who helped launch Marlion Pickett's career via the 2019 mid-season rookie draft and orchestrated Tim Kelly's blockbuster trade.

All that and much more on episode eleven.

We are back with a bumper episode of the BT Sport AFL Podcast this week.

First up, Josh Gabelich heads to Queensland to speak to Gold Coast young star Ben King about dealing with constant trade speculation, life as a twin and why the Suns can still play finals in 2021.

Then we cross to Ireland to chat to former Collingwood and GAA star Marty Clarke about his life in and around the AFL.

Before finishing in Melbourne with Julian Petracca from Hemisphere Management Group ahead of the mid-season rookie draft next week.

All that and more on episode ten.

The BT Sport AFL podcast is back again this week with two men from inside the Victorian footy bubble.

First up, Josh Gabelich speaks to Geelong star Zach Tuohy about his amazing journey from Portlaoise to the AFL, exploring some key issues for Irish imports and that torpedo against St Kilda last weekend.

Then we are joined by Jon Ralph from the Herald Sun and Fox Footy to dissect some of the main stories in the game right now, including his contract report on Carlton co-captain Patrick Cripps.

All that and much more on episode nine.

We are back with two in-form figures in the AFL right now.

First up, Josh Gabelich speaks to Western Bulldogs star Josh Bruce about his blistering start to the season, how he deals with scrutiny and social media abuse and why he left St Kilda at the end of 2019.

Then we chat to one of Australia's best sports photographers, Michael Willson, who snapped Shai Bolton's phenomenal mark of the year contender last weekend.

All that and much more on episode eight.