Footy Talk – Daily Australian Rules Podcast

Weekend Wrap | Bombers fly up to 3rd! Ugle-Hagan's smart move & what's happening with the Giants?!

Former Bomber David Zaharakis, Perth reporter Ryan Daniels and Triple M Footy's Jack Heverin are on deck unpacking round 9.  On the agenda is the strength of Freo after a hard week for the club. The challenge ahead for the Hawks...

Heater & Daisy | Blues & Dees headline Round 9, Will Day helps dismantle the Dogs

Dale Thomas and Heath Shaw are joined by 2023 Hawthorn best and fairest Will Day. Day had an injury interrupted pre-season but he's back out on the field now and flourishing in the Hawks midfield. The brown and gold had...

Players Day | Does the game need a send-off rule? Celebrating Tom Hawkins & the state of the game

Abbey Holmes and Jack Heverin discuss whether it's time for the game to bring in a send off rule on the back of Tom McCartin being knocked out by Callum Brown on the weekend. Tom Hawkins equals Joel Selwood's games record...

Roo & Joey | Round 8 coaching masterclass, Dogs regenerating on the run, and Rooey's advice for Max King

Nick Riewoldt and Joey Montagna discuss the fallout from Round 8, Rooey was disappointed in the performances from Port Adelaide and the Bombers while Joey is all in on the weekend being a coaching masterclass from Craig McRae, Simon Goodwin...

Weekend Wrap | Silver linings at Richmond, Broady's thoughts on young Hawks & what's going on with Tom Hawkins

Abbey Holmes, Jay Clark and Nathan Broad unpack all the action from round 8!  -------- Add the show to your favourites on LiSTNR: https://listnr.com/podcasts/footy-talk-australian-rules-podcast  Listen on Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/footy-talk-daily-australian-rules-podcast/id1673652644  Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1q5RUW2KTONUoP8KF3ZZHY?si=6798bf7f4a1540be  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Heater & Daisy | Cam Zurhaar in the studio and Round 8 blockbusters

Dale Thomas and Heath Shaw take a look at the two biggest games of Round 8. Tonight, the Adelaide Crows take on the Power in Showdown 55 before Collingwood face off against Carlton on Friday night.  Cam Zurhaar is in the...

Players Day | Saturday Twilight is the sexy slot, Chris Scott streets ahead of the next best

Abbey Holmes, David Zaharakis and Jack Heverin give their thoughts on Saturday Twilight becoming the AFL's sexy timeslot for footy. Daniel Curtin will debut in the Showdown tomorrow night, the Battle of the Bridge is the headline act in NSW...

Roo & Joey | Time for the AFL to rid itself of the draw, is the Carlton model sustainable?

Nick Riewoldt and Joey Montagna discuss whether we have a true reading on the top 8 teams after the first 7 rounds, is the Carlton brand of footy sustainable for 2024, a tribute to Rory Sloane while it's time for...

Weekend Wrap | Sam Mitchell's frustrations, how will North hold onto LDU? & the 3 clubs pursuing Bailey Smith

Abbey Holmes and Jay Clark unpack all the Round 7 footy!  -------- Add the show to your favourites on LiSTNR: https://listnr.com/podcasts/footy-talk-australian-rules-podcast  Listen on Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/footy-talk-daily-australian-rules-podcast/id1673652644  Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1q5RUW2KTONUoP8KF3ZZHY?si=6798bf7f4a1540be  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Heater & Daisy | Anzac Day: The biggest game outside of the AFL Grand Final

Dale Thomas and Heath Shaw have represented Collingwood on many occasions on Anzac Day. The day itself holds greater significance and importance as the years go by, on the field, it's the biggest game outside of the AFL Grand Final.  Shawry...

Players Day | Approaching marking contests, Abbey is as confused, the players are confused, we're all confused

Abbey Holmes, and Jack Heverin delve into the reasoning behind Toby Greene's 1-match ban. Jack believes the AFL have done an incredible job in teaching the wider community about the significance of the ANZACs. We preview tonight's big clash between Melbourne...

Roo & Joey | Are the AFL safeguarding themselves by suspending Toby Greene?

Nick Riewoldt and Joey Montagna discuss Port Adelaide's mental resilience when they are challenged by the good sides, are the AFL suspending Toby Greene purely to safeguard themselves against future lawsuits? And, the hype around Harley Reid is reaching fever-pitch,...

Weekend Wrap | Grim times for North Melbourne, the Dogs respond & new contracts for draftees

Jay Clark and David Zaharakis are on deck unpacking all the action from round 6! Toby Green in MRO hot water, Zacka's memories of playing ANZAC day and why he never left the Bombers!  -------- Add the show to your favourites on...

Heater & Daisy | Jack Crisp joins talking Nathan Murphy, start to 2024 & his consecutive game streak!

Dale Thomas and Heath Shaw are joined by a very special guest in the studio, Collingwood premiership player Jack Crisp. The best set of steak knives continues his streak of consecutive games, the start to the 2024 season is on...

Players Day | Happy Birthday Harley-wood, and the domino effect to Murphy's retirement

Abbey Holmes, Ryan Daniels and Jack Heverin on deck today celebrating Harley Reid's 19th birthday and the hype around the Round 5 Rising Star. Nathan Murphy's retirement has a domino effect at the Pies and Abbey would like to see...

Roo & Joey | Nathan Murphy announces his retirement, North missing Harley Reid

Nick Riewoldt and Joey Montagna discuss Nathan Murphy forced into retirement after his 10th concussion on Grand Final day last year. Rooey is changing his thoughts on the Roos winning the final game of last season which inevitably cost them...

Weekend Wrap | Culture questions at the Dogs, the Prince of Perth takes over & coaches who just get it

Jay Clark and David Zaharakis unpack all the action from the weekend. Ross Lyon reminds Zacka of one of his former coaches, a player's want for stability and just how bloody well the Cats are going!  -------- Add the show to your...

Heater & Daisy | Is Lachie Neale underrated? Dehumanising umpires & Shawry's top 4 seedings

Dale Thomas and Heath Shaw discuss the fallout from Jordan Clark's dissent to the umpires on Saturday afternoon. Your top 4 seeds after the first month of the season, is Lachie Neale underrated and who wins tonight at the MCG?  -------- Add...

Players Day | Not much success in succession plans and it's make or break for Brisbane tomorrow night

Former Melbourne captain Nathan Jones, Abbey Holmes and Jack Heverin on deck today discussing the floated succession plan between Ken Hinkley and Josh Carr. Does Kozzie Pickett need to change his approach to the way he plays the game, is...

Roo & Joey | The praise Heeney finally deserves, Essendon edge a one-hit wonder, Joey is sold on the Cats forward line

Nick Riewoldt and Joey Montagna unpack the second instalment of Gather Round, why Isaac Heeney is the early front-runner for the Brownlow Medal, is the Essendon edge a one-hit wonder plus real-talk, shit-talk is back for another week.  -------- Add the show...

Weekend Wrap | The future of Gather Round, Dusty's big statement & what's next for Jack Macrae?

Abbey Holmes and Jay Clark unpack a huge weekend of footy in South Australia. Jay has questions around a big name Bomber, Toby Greene finds himself in strife and Abbey's take on the umpires call that changed the game for...

Players Day | The woes at the Crows, Merrett epitomises the Essendon Edge and should we be sharing Gather Round?

Former Bomber David Zaharakis, and Adelaide premiership star Abbey Holmes look at the news of the day from the players perspective -------- Add the show to your favourites on LiSTNR: https://listnr.com/podcasts/footy-talk-australian-rules-podcast  Listen on Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/footy-talk-daily-australian-rules-podcast/id1673652644  Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1q5RUW2KTONUoP8KF3ZZHY?si=6798bf7f4a1540be  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Roo & Joey | why Nick Riewoldt is glass half full on Brisbane.. but Joey doesn't agree, the unsaid thing about the illicit drug policy & this year's surprise smokey

Nick Riewoldt and Joey Montagna unpack a chaotic week of field for the AFL. They discuss what's going so right at Freo, but so wrong at the Crows. If Jack Ginnivan being treated unfairly and if Dusty should hang up...

Heater & Daisy | Will Peter Wright’s suspension change the way key forwards attack the ball?

Dale Thomas and Heath Shaw discuss how Peter Wright's suspension could see a significant change as to how big key forwards attack a marking contest.  Daisy floats a suggestion to change the criteria of the Brownlow Medal. Shawry pays tribute to...

Players Day | Former Dees Captain discusses secret drug testing, Bevo's interesting selection choices & hard news for a new Lion

Former Demon Nathan Jones, Abbey Holmes and Jack Heverin look at the news of the day from the players perspective -------- Add the show to your favourites on LiSTNR: https://listnr.com/podcasts/footy-talk-australian-rules-podcast  Listen on Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/footy-talk-daily-australian-rules-podcast/id1673652644  Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1q5RUW2KTONUoP8KF3ZZHY?si=6798bf7f4a1540be  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Roo & Joey | The Saint who's ready to launch, the man with the power to change the Pies & do players need to try harder to protect themselves?

Nick Riewoldt and Joey Montagna are on deck talking about the team on the verge of a dynasty. They discuss the Peter Wright incident, and why the send off rule is so controversial! -------- Add the show to your favourites on LiSTNR:...

Weekend Wrap | How to get over a Premiership hangover - Nathan Broad, Tiger's Kiwi army & Abbey in support of umpires &

Richmond's Nathan Broad, Abbey Holmes and Jay Clark with all the news and reviews from the weekend!  -------- Add the show to your favourites on LiSTNR: https://listnr.com/podcasts/footy-talk-australian-rules-podcast  Listen on Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/footy-talk-daily-australian-rules-podcast/id1673652644  Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1q5RUW2KTONUoP8KF3ZZHY?si=6798bf7f4a1540be  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Heater & Daisy | How Darcy Moore can own the moments

Dale Thomas and Heath Shaw discuss a big night for Collingwood and St Kilda tonight, Spuds Game opens Round 2 at the MCG in front of a packed house. Nick Daicos reaches his 50th game milestone, where does the start to...

Player's Day | AFL's missed F1 opportunity, how the players can help Tassie & what AFL can learn from the F1

Abbey Holmes, David Zaharakis and Jack Heverin chat about the players ready to launch this year, mid season trades & how many games is too much?  -------- Add the show to your favourites on LiSTNR: https://listnr.com/podcasts/footy-talk-australian-rules-podcast  Listen on Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/footy-talk-daily-australian-rules-podcast/id1673652644  Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1q5RUW2KTONUoP8KF3ZZHY?si=6798bf7f4a1540be ...

Tuesday March 19: Rooey goes the MRO, Joey's analysis of Brisbane's 0-2 start & Nick's take on Tassie

Nick Riewoldt and Joey Montagna get stuck into the MRO decisions that have come from Round 1, how the Swans fare in the post Buddy era and a new Coleman smokey!  -------- Add the show to your favourites on LiSTNR: https://listnr.com/podcasts/footy-talk-australian-rules-podcast  Listen on...

Monday March 18: Harley-wood! A different Clayton & a hot headed Hawk back at tribunal

Abbey Holmes and Jay Clark unpack all the news and reviews from Round 1!  -------- Add the show to your favourites on LiSTNR: https://listnr.com/podcasts/footy-talk-australian-rules-podcast  Listen on Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/footy-talk-daily-australian-rules-podcast/id1673652644  Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1q5RUW2KTONUoP8KF3ZZHY?si=6798bf7f4a1540be  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Wednesday March 13: Jonesy's big call on Clayton Oliver, Melbourne's forward issues & Matt Rowell's back!

Former Melbourne captain Nathan Jones, Abbey Holmes and Jack Heverin on deck today discussing how they'd make round 0 better, the fall out from the Mason Cox incident & if players would rather a longer season!  -------- Add the show to your...

Tuesday March 12: Nick Riewoldt's take on Harley Reid Hype, return of big key forwards & Collingwood's vulnerability

Nick Riewoldt and Joey Montagna discuss the compromises of Round 0, the hype around Harry McKay and how the Mason Cox pile on should have been handled -------- Add the show to your favourites on LiSTNR: https://listnr.com/podcasts/footy-talk-australian-rules-podcast  Listen on Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/footy-talk-daily-australian-rules-podcast/id1673652644  Listen on Spotify:...

Wednesday March 6: Broady talks what it's like to await the tribunal, Abbey's AA announcement & game 1 good news stories

Richmond's Nathan Broad, Abbey Holmes and Jack Heverin are on deck after Jimmy Webster is handed a 7 week ban. Abbey speaks about making split second decisions in a heightened state, and Broady talks about the debutants around the Tigers!  -------- Add...

Tuesday March 5: Rooey calls for AFL response to Jimmy Webster, which teams actually believe they can win it & Demon's issues can't be that bad

Nick Riewoldt and Joey Montagna enter 2024 with a bang. Joey think's we've been sold a lemon with this Round 0, Nick has unexpected expectation for the Dogs & we discuss why we think what's happening inside the 4 walls...

Monday March 4: Jimmy Webster's bump, Zaharakis has kicked the goal & some fascinating top eight predictions

Today on Footy Talk, Jay Clark, Abbey Holmes and David Zaharakis - not fresh off kicking a goal at the 'G on Anzac Day - run through their top eight predictions in order, can the Bulldogs hold up in 2024,...

Joey Montagna and Jay Clark discuss what they expect this season from the Cats, Lions, Dockers, Eagles, Power and the Hawks! -------

Joey Montagna and Jay Clark discuss what they expect this season from the Pies, the Giants, Tigers and the Saints -------

Joey Montagna and Jay Clark discuss what they expect this season from Essendon, the Crows, the Dogs and Sydney -------

Joey Montagna and Jay Clark discuss what they expect this season from Melbourne, North Melbourne, Carlton and Gold Coast!  -------

Howie Games Mini x Ben Graham

The Footy Talk AFL summer series is a collection of mini versions of our favourite Howie Games podcast episodes. The Howie Games is Australia’s no 1 sports podcast, It's where the biggest names in world sport go one-on-one with Mark...

Howie Games Mini x Chris Scott

The Footy Talk AFL summer series is a collection of mini versions of our favourite Howie Games podcast episodes. The Howie Games is Australia’s no 1 sports podcast, It's where the biggest names in world sport go one-on-one with Mark...

Howie Games Mini x Bruce McAvaney

The Footy Talk AFL summer series is a collection of mini versions of our favourite Howie Games podcast episodes. The Howie Games is Australia’s no 1 sports podcast, It's where the biggest names in world sport go one-on-one with Mark Howard. In...

Howie Games Mini x Cyril Rioli

The Footy Talk AFL summer series is a collection of mini versions of our favourite Howie Games podcast episodes. The Howie Games is Australia’s no 1 sports podcast, It's where the biggest names in world sport go one-on-one with Mark Howard. In...

Howie Games Mini x Nathan Buckley

The Footy Talk AFL summer series is a collection of mini versions of our favourite Howie Games podcast episodes. The Howie Games is Australia’s no 1 sports podcast, It's where the biggest names in world sport go one-on-one with Mark Howard. In...

Howie Games Mini x Chris Judd

The Footy Talk AFL summer series is a collection of mini versions of our favourite Howie Games podcast episodes. The Howie Games is Australia’s no 1 sports podcast, It's where the biggest names in world sport go one-on-one with Mark Howard. In...

Howie Games Mini x Dennis Cometti

The Footy Talk AFL summer series is a collection of mini versions of our favourite Howie Games podcast episodes. The Howie Games is Australia’s no 1 sports podcast, It's where the biggest names in world sport go one-on-one with Mark Howard. In...

Some of our favourite moments from throughout the year with one of our Footy Talk favs, Nathan Broad! Want more Broady? You can scroll back to these dates to listen to the full shows we cut these clips from!  Wednesday May...

At the near end of the season, Dale Thomas was joined by Brisbane young gun Will Ashcroft. A must listen for any Brisbane fan, the two spoke about Will's heartbreaking ACL injury, and his prospects off the footy field!  ------- Thanks for...

Some of our favourite moments from throughout the year with one of our Footy Talk favs, Joey Montagna! Want more Joey? You can scroll back to these dates to listen to the full shows we cut these clips from!  Friday March...