Fans’ Eyed View - The Footy Live AFL Show

The home and away season has been wrapped up and the foundation has been laid for an exciting finals series, that will see the “Festival of Football Tour” head on its Tasmanian and South Australian legs. Join the Footy Live editorial team as they sort the finals myths from the facts ahead of the weekend's action...Footy Live’s Finals Coverage is brought to you by Simmonds Homes. If you want to skip ahead to listen to the preview of a specific game the timestamps are below:Port Adelaide vs. Geelong (1:55)Sydney vs. GWS (8:08)Melbourne vs. Brisbane (13:34)Western Bulldogs vs. Essendon (20:19)Put Your House On It Picks - Brought to you by Simonds Homes (27:29)Big L Next Level Sports Has Got Game Sports updates, featuring Coll/Pro scores,and upcomin games! All unde 10 min, Exciting Listen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify

Jimmy Szabo sits down with special sporting stars each week, discussing their story, interests, on-field feats, and everything you, the fans, want to know!Today’s guest is a tough, fierce competitor, who never did things by halves during his 157-game journey at the highest level. Through an impressive career with Melbourne and Carlton, he built an on-field reputation as a courageous midfielder whose attack on the footy and decision-making ability was as elite as they come. This man battled countless injuries, as well as extremely difficult mental-health issues over 11 years in the game, to come out the other side as inspiration to many. Post-footy, he’s continued to share learnings and important messages with others who are struggling, while building a career in the finance industry and living life as a proud family man and father. It was a great pleasure to welcome Brock McLean to the Good Chat podcast;Life in lockdown Work as a mental-health ambassador Growing up in a footy family Being drafted to Melbourne Finals footy Carlton Culture Dealing with depression, anxiety, bipolar and eating disorders Hitting rock-bottom How he turned his life around Advice for others 10 quick questions To submit a question or comment; #[email protected]@sportsmatemobile.comBig L Next Level Sports Has Got Game Sports updates, featuring Coll/Pro scores,and upcomin games! All unde 10 min, Exciting Listen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify

THIS INTERVIEW IS FROM THE FULL EPISODE OF THE JIM SESSION - ROUND 12 WITH SHAUN GRIGG PODCAST:"Being the best version of yourself when s**t doesn't go your way ... that's really hard.""How do you treat people when you're getting a kick in the ass?" Today’s guest is one of the biggest characters of our great game of Aussie Rules football. With a warm personality, an ability to relate to others, and a confident persona, this man has added a profile and theatre to the art umpiring never before seen. His commitment to officiating has seen him notch up over 350 AFL games, 29 finals, and three grand finals since his debut back in 2004. Off the field, he’s a motivational speaker, mortgage broker, business owner, and a great bloke!It was an absolute pleasure to welcome the one and only Mr. Ray ‘Razor’ Chamberlain to The Jim Session this week. Ray and Jimmy spoke about; The feeling of getting booed every weekThe schedule of an AFL umpire What 'a win' looks like for the umpsHow he 'accidentally' fell into umpiring The greatest cover-up story The AFL debutThe AFL grand finals The Anxiety of games Which player gave the most lip What motivates him every day PLUS 10 QUICK QUESTIONS AND HEAPS MORE!To submit a question or comment; #[email protected]@sportsmatemobile.comBig L Next Level Sports Has Got Game Sports updates, featuring Coll/Pro scores,and upcomin games! All unde 10 min, Exciting Listen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify

Footy Live Editor Jimmy Szabo wraps up the round that was, while bringing you strong opinions on the hottest topics in the AFL world.Today’s guest is one of the biggest characters of our great game of Aussie Rules football. With a warm personality, an ability to relate to others, and a confident persona, this man has added a profile and theatre to the art umpiring never before seen. His commitment to officiating has seen him notch up over 350 AFL games, 29 finals, and three grand finals since his debut back in 2004. Off the field, he’s a motivational speaker, mortgage broker, business owner, and a great bloke!It was an absolute pleasure to welcome the one and only Mr. Ray ‘Razor’ Chamberlain to The Jim Session this week. Ray and Jimmy spoke about; The feeling of getting booed every weekThe schedule of an AFL umpire What 'a win' looks like for the umpsHow he 'accidentally' fell into umpiring The greatest cover-up story The AFL debutThe AFL grand finals The Anxiety of games Which player gave the most lip What motivates him every day PLUS 10 QUICK QUESTIONS AND HEAPS MORE!The Monday review panel on a Wednesday also returns with Nick and Gordon!NICK'S PICKS;HERO: Caleb Serong - Goal of the yearHIGHLIGHT: Clarkson's Tassie send offLOWLIGHT: Carlton's attempt at an effort for M.Murphy's farewellGORDO'S PICKS; Hero: Astbury/Taranto Highlight: Freo keeps the dream aliveLowlight: Top 4 stumblesOn this week's show:Razor Ray Interview (01.50)Monday Review Panel (On a Wednesday) (57:20)Tweets and Emails (1:21:00)To submit a question or comment; #[email protected]@sportsmatemobile.comBig L Next Level Sports Has Got Game Sports updates, featuring Coll/Pro scores,and upcomin games! All unde 10 min, Exciting Listen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify

This week's guest is one of the most talented, driven, and best-looking defenders the footy world has ever seen. Through hard work, resilience, and a golden left fist, this man went from being overlooked in the draft to a three-time premiership player, two-time Best and Fairest winner and an All Australian respected by the entire footy community. Post his 225-game career at the Roos and Hawks, he’s continued to grace our screens through media work, reality TV appearances and entrepreneurial pursuits.With his love of being around people, motivating and helping others achieve their goals, he has continued to make an impact on the community well after hanging up the boots.JOSH GIBSON sat down with Jimmy to have an insightful and entertaining conversation; The only reason he's not a professional squash player Answering the home phone to Brian Lara How he got from 95kgs in year 12 to a Kangaroo contractToilet troubles in his first gameJonathan Brown's threat after his first goal The brain bleed that nearly ended his career Why Clarko told him to "fit in, or F*** off" Fear as a motivating factor Why the Hawks were so successful Thoughts on the succession planHis favorite game10 Quick Questions + MUCH MORE!To submit a question or comment; #[email protected]@sportsmatemobile.comBig L Next Level Sports Has Got Game Sports updates, featuring Coll/Pro scores,and upcomin games! All unde 10 min, Exciting Listen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify

Footy Live Editor Jimmy Szabo wraps up the round that was, while bringing you strong opinions on the hottest topics in the AFL world.The Monday Review Panel (on a Wednesday) breaks down Round 21;Peter Wright GWS skinning of the Cats MRO decisions Josh Kelly's mega-deal Hawthorn's list Are Brisbane back? The Blues' blues Who makes the eight Plus tweets and emails. To submit a question or comment; #[email protected]@sportsmatemobile.comBig L Next Level Sports Has Got Game Sports updates, featuring Coll/Pro scores,and upcomin games! All unde 10 min, Exciting Listen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify

THIS INTERVIEW IS FROM THE FULL EPISODE OF THE JIM SESSION - ROUND 12 WITH SHAUN GRIGG PODCAST:"I'm not bringing my microwave over for dinner, mate"Today’s guest is one of the most selfless, consistent and smart footballers the Richmond football club has ever seen. This man played 214 games for Carlton and the Tigers, kicking 96 goals and finishing his career as a premiership ruckman. He was president of the social committee, the common-sense officer and a cult hero, but most importantly a generous leader who always put the team first.  It was a great pleasure to chat to Shaun Grigg;Growing up in Linton The country footy vibesGetting drafted to Carlton The weird way of getting your first game!Being traded to RichmondThe culture shift The 2017 flag The Dusty friendship - "I'm not bringing my microwave over for dinner, mate"Retirement Giving Pickett a chance Coach at GeelongThe future for Grigga10 QUICK QUESTIONSPLUS MUCH, MUCH MORE! To submit a question or comment; #[email protected]@sportsmatemobile.com

Footy Live Editor Jimmy Szabo wraps up the round that was, while bringing you strong opinions on the hottest topics in the AFL world.Today’s guest is one of the most selfless, consistent and smart footballers the Richmond football club has ever seen. This man played 214 games for Carlton and the Tigers, kicking 96 goals and finishing his career as a premiership ruckman. He was president of the social committee, the common-sense officer and a cult hero, but most importantly a generous leader who always put the team first.  It was a great pleasure to chat to Shaun Grigg;Growing up in Linton The country footy vibesGetting drafted to Carlton The weird way of getting your first game!Being traded to RichmondThe culture shift The 2017 flag The Dusty friendship - "I'm not bringing my microwave over for dinner, mate"Retirment Giving Pickett a chance Coach at GeelongThe future for Grigga10 QUICK QUESTIONSPLUS MUCH, MUCH MORE! On this week's show:Pun-derful round recap (01:35)Shaun Grigg Interview (05:30Monday Review Panel (On a Tuesday) (27:40)To submit a question or comment; #[email protected]@sportsmatemobile.comBig L Next Level Sports Has Got Game Sports updates, featuring Coll/Pro scores,and upcomin games! All unde 10 min, Exciting Listen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify

THIS INTERVIEW IS FROM THE FULL EPISODE OF THE JIM SESSION - ROUND 19 WITH JASON AKERMANIS PODCAST:"Leigh (Matthews) was ropeable ... 'at the end of this game you trade him. I never want him in this club again'' ... then I went out and kicked five goals, two. So that literally saved my job there."This week's  guest is one of the most entertaining, skilful and clutch footballers the AFL world has ever seen. With four All Australian selections, three premierships, two best and fairest awards and a Brownlow Medal, to name just some of his incredible achievements, this Hall of Famer’s list of highlights is brighter than the bleached blonde hair he sported for the majority of his 325-game career. This man left us in awe on the field, while equally engaged off it, with media stints that provided never-before seen honesty and insights. After selling tickets, newspapers and a few extra few beers while fans stayed to watch his post-game handstands, he’s now selling houses up north to support his wonderful family.  It was a great pleasure to chat to Jason Akermanis;Moving from Mildura to Queensland as an eight-year-old footy fanaticFinding out his dad was not his dadLosing his mother in his first year of footy Dr. Phil Jauncey and Leigh Matthews' impact How Brisbane turned a wooden spoon into a three-peatThe Brownlow yearThe premierships How the AFL and Andrew Demetriou cost the Lions a fourth-consecutive flag The falling out with Lethal Why he wasn't an 'All Australian' selection in 2009The sacking from the Western BulldogsWhy he's never returned to the AFLLife post-footyGolf chat Zen BuddhismPLUS MUCH,  MUCH MORE10 Quick Questions with Aker.To submit a question or comment; #[email protected]@sportsmatemobile.comBig L Next Level Sports Has Got Game Sports updates, featuring Coll/Pro scores,and upcomin games! All unde 10 min, Exciting Listen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify

Footy Live Editor Jimmy Szabo wraps up the round that was, while bringing you strong opinions on the hottest topics in the AFL world.This week's  guest is one of the most entertaining, skilful and clutch footballers the AFL world has ever seen. With four All Australian selections, three premierships, two best and fairest awards and a Brownlow Medal, to name just some of his incredible achievements, this Hall of Famer’s list of highlights is brighter than the bleached blonde hair he sported for the majority of his 325-game career. This man left us in awe on the field, while equally engaged off it, with media stints that provided never-before seen honesty and insights. After selling tickets, newspapers and a few extra few beers while fans stayed to watch his post-game handstands, he’s now selling houses up north to support his wonderful family.   It was a great pleasure to chat to Jason Akermanis;Moving from Mildura to Queensland as an eight-year-old footy fanaticFinding out his dad was not his dadLosing his mother in his first year of footy Dr. Phil Jauncey and Leigh Matthews' impact How Brisbane turned a wooden spoon into a three-peatThe Brownlow yearThe premierships How the AFL and Andrew Demetriou cost the Lions a fourth-consecutive flag The falling out with Lethal Why he wasn't an 'All Australian' selection in 2009The sacking from the Western BulldogsWhy he's never returned to the AFLLife post-footyGolf chat Zen BuddhismPLUS MUCH,  MUCH MORE10 Quick Questions with Aker. The Monday review panel on a Wednesday is back with Nick and Gordon! On this week's show:The Monday Review Panel on a Tuesday (0:55)Jason Akermanis Interview (31:20)To submit a question or comment; #[email protected]@sportsmatemobile.comBig L Next Level Sports Has Got Game Sports updates, featuring Coll/Pro scores,and upcomin games! All unde 10 min, Exciting Listen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify