Rip Through It

Robbo and Matho recap a massive AFL weekend including Sydney’s demolition of Carlton, Gold Coast smashing Geelong and the Lions’ heartbreaking loss to the Bulldogs.

The boys are joined by Jaxon Prior via facetime to check in how the Bombers are tracking before their Round 1 game vs the Hawks, Nick Daicos’ dominant performance, terrible tipping results and the launch of the Rip Through It Fantasy league.

Footy is finally back! Opening Round of the 2026 AFL season starts tonight! The boys are fired up as we head to the Gabba for the Brisbane Lions premiership flag unveiling.

In Episode 68 of Rip Through It, Robbo and Matho preview the entire Opening Round slate, give their 2026 season predictions, and discuss some early storylines including Damien Hardwick leaving Jamarra Ugle-Hagan out of the Suns side as he builds match fitness after more than 400 days without an AFL game.

We break down the biggest games of Opening Round including Swans vs Blues, Suns vs Cats, GWS vs Hawks, Lions vs Bulldogs and Saints vs Pies, plus debate whether Sydney could be the biggest ladder climbers of the season.

The boys also lock in their season predictions including the Grand Final matchup, Coleman Medal, Brownlow Medal, Rising Star, Wooden Spoon and best recruit of the year.Could Brisbane go back-to-back? Is Sam Darcy ready to explode for the Coleman? And can Marcus Bontempelli finally grab another Brownlow?

Footy is back and the season starts NOW.

EP67 is here and it’s fiery.

We recap the AFL pre-season standouts including Nasiah Wanganeen-Milera’s monster performance, Jagga Smith’s 37-disposal clinic and Deven Robertson’s midfield form.

Then we tear apart Jay Clarke’s AFL Top 50 list, Lachie Neale at 35?! Biggest snubs and questionable rankings exposed.

Plus Jordan De Goey’s honest interview, tipping review, and we pay tribute to Steven May after 250 AFL games.

In Episode 66 of Rip Through It, Robbo and Matho discuss the podcast’s new sponsorship support, key takeaways from the weekend’s AFL action, and Sam Walsh’s historic long-term contract extension with Carlton.

The episode also features an in-depth discussion on Sam McClure’s 31-player All-Australian squad, Round 6 fixture difficulty updates, and early pre-season predictions for the 2026 season.

Footy’s back and the boys waste no time diving into the State of Origin clash between Victoria and Western Australia.

VIC take the Polly Farmer Cup, but the biggest talking point is Nick Daicos’ monster game being overlooked for best-on-ground. The boys also unpack the injury concerns, standout performances, and whether this was the greatest Victorian side ever assembled.

Brisbane’s surprise announcement of three co-captains and a massive leadership group sparks debate, especially after Kane Cornes’ criticism. Robbo shares his perspective from inside the game on what actually makes a great leader.

Add in reactions to Adam Kingsley’s spray, AFL vs NRL viewership numbers, and the return of tipping season.

We’re back. Episode 64 of Rip Through It is loaded with AFL chat as the boys review the Tom Mitchell episode, debate the AFL's Best 22s, and fire up over Origin talk.

Injuries across the league take centre stage, with serious questions raised about the AFL’s long off-season break and whether it’s contributing to the current injury carnage. From ACLs to calf strains, nothing’s off limits.

There’s also a look at Brisbane’s three-peat chances amid off-field noise, the AFL’s push into India, and a fun WA vs Victoria Best 22 showdown to finish it off.

Brownlow Medallist and premiership player Tom Mitchell joins the pod for a brutally honest chat on his AFL journey.

From being dropped at Sydney, dominating at Hawthorn, breaking his leg, trade uncertainty, and finally winning a flag at Collingwood, Tom opens up on the moments that shaped his career and what’s next after footy.

One of the most candid AFL interviews you’ll hear.

Ahead of Australia’s biggest home grown fight since Mundine vs Green. I was lucky enough to sit down with Nikita Tszyu before the Jan 16 bout.
We unpack Tszyu vs Zerafa, the early beef involving brother Tim, what was really said behind closed doors and whether that history fuels one of the biggest fights in modern Aussie boxing.

In Episode 60, Robbo and Matho finally have something to sink their teeth into as the AFL off-season heats up.

The boys break down the Collingwood camp incident, the growing AFL State of Origin conversation, and players turning pre-season into a gym comp.

They also tackle the darker side of footy with the arrest over threats made to Izak Rankine, debate the under-16 social media ban, and react to leadership changes across the league with Nick Larkey named North Melbourne captain and Zach Merrett stepping down.

To finish, it’s every AFL fan’s Christmas wish list — one for each club, from premiership dreams and Brownlow hopes to simply surviving the season.

Plenty of laughs, strong opinions, and classic Rip Through It energy.

Draft night always delivers… and this year was chaos. In Episode 59, Robbo and Matho break down all the big talking points from Round 1 of the AFL Draft, plus a look at the UFC weekend and the AFLW Prelim Finals.