The Herald Sun Footy Podcast

By Herald Sun

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Every Tuesday arvo join the Herald Sun's award winning sports team as they talk through all the big news of the week, and what's set for the weekend of footy ahead

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The Herald Sun Footy Podcast episodes:

04.23.2024
Are the Roos the worst team in history?
On this week's Herald Sun footy podcast, host Andy Bellairs is joined by Sam Landsberger to talk about the figures that put North Melbourne in the conversation for worst team ever plus the big and the small problems facing Essendon heading...
04.16.2024
What's next for Nathan Murphy and the Pies?
On this week's show, host Andy Bellairs is joined by Glenn McFarlane to chat about the announcement of Collingwood premiership defender Nathan Murphy's concussion retirement and Ed Bourke has some insight into what's going on at the Dogs. See omnystudio.com/listener...
04.10.2024
Are we witnessing the most lopsided season in recent history?
Host Andy Bellairs is joined by Sam Landsberger to talk about how six teams are already out of the running in the AFL and Josh Barnes to talk umpire decision clarity and how the Blues keep winning - when they're not...
04.03.2024
Are the Bombers actually good?
Andy Bellairs is joined by Ed Bourke to discuss the age-old question - is Essendon any good? And Josh Barnes wades into the tsunami that is Jack Ginnivan and head-high tackles. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
03.26.2024
What now for the Pies?
Josh Barnes steps into the hosting chair this week to break down another massive seven days of footy. Jay Clark jumps on to discuss what's going on at Collingwood, while Jon Ralph runs us through free agency and the balanced...
03.19.2024
Tassie Devil targets and the Dogs' Bevo dilemma
On this week's Herald Sun footy podcast, Jon Ralph talks through his query on Luke Beveridge's coaching style and why Dogs fans will be getting frustrated, and he also speculates on who could be the Tassie Devils' major player targets...
03.15.2024
8 year plans at Bomberland?
As footy enters round one (not to be confused with Opening Round) plenty has already been said about the prospects of certain teams - and none more than Essendon. Josh Barnes spent some time at Bomberland this week and joined...
03.05.2024
Big changes to 2024's voices of footy
The footy is back and that means the Herald Sun footy podcast is back for 2024. Host Andy Bellairs is joined this week by Chris Cavanagh to chat about his list of the best 24 AFL players under the age...
09.26.2023
GF ultimate predictions and the Bombers' next trade moves
Today on the show, Will Hogan takes a look at the selection dilemmas, tips and big calls ahead of Saturday's grand final with Glenn McFarlane, the latest Bombers trade news with Jay Clark and takes a special Brownlow walk down...
09.19.2023
The key position dominance of this year's trade period
Straight set exits, orange tsunamis, the swashbuckling Blues roll on, the selection crunch is on ahead of the prelims, and finally a week without the tribunal. On today's show, host Will Hogan chats with Jon Ralph about why key position players will shape...
09.12.2023
The Real Reason Brodie Grundy Could Choose Sydney
Will Hogan is joined by Glenn McFarlane and Chris Cavanagh to chat the biggest talking points of the week, plus the latest in the world of trade and draft. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
09.05.2023
Do the Tigers have a secret trade target?
It's been a big week in footy - we've had AFLW where the Dees women are the ones to beat again, Grundy jibes from the Pies, Daicos ruled out then not, then ruled out again, the All Australian furore, Darcy...
08.29.2023
The final that will decide the flag, but where to for the Bombers?
The finals are set, but are the Dees the team to beat, why isn't anyone rating St Kilda, and can anyone stop Carlton? Will Hogan is joined by Sam Landsberger on the biggest issues, selection dilemmas and who is primed for finals,...
08.15.2023
Don't call Kenny's re-signing a succession plan
Will Hogan is joined by Glenn McFarlane to talk predicted ladders, Jon Ralph on the Tigers' list holes and Jay Clark talks the 'non-succession-plan' at Port Adelaide with the 2-year extension of Ken Hinkley. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
08.01.2023
'What do they do next?': Trade period set to heat up
Another bumper week of footy means plenty to break down on the Herald Sun Footy Podcast. Will Hogan chats to Jon Ralph about the latest trade news, discusses all things Carlton with Glenn McFarlane and takes a walk down media...
07.25.2023
Robbo makes the case for veteran forwards
A jam packed show with host Will Hogan joined by Jon Ralph to chat about Andrew Dillon's impending arrival to the top job at the AFL, the latest trade news with Glenn McFarlane and the biggest media street story of...
07.18.2023
The AFL Wildcard round 'thought bubble'
Will Hogan chats with Lauren Wood about the AFL finally releasing an AFLW fixture, Chris Cavanagh about the Top 30 Draft power list and Jon Ralph about why a finals wildcard is a no-brainer for the AFL. See omnystudio.com/listener for...
07.11.2023
Dew's downfall, what's next for Dimma and the Suns?
It's a big day in footy when a coach is sacked and Will Hogan is joined by Jon Ralph to get the latest - the downfall of Stuart Dew and what's next for the Gold Coast Suns. They discuss Damien...
07.04.2023
The Hardwick/Dew conundrum
Will Hogan is joined this week by Jon Ralph to discuss the conundrum facing the Gold Coast Suns - stick with Stuart Dew or jump to three time Tigers premiership coach Damien Hardwick. Ralphy also discusses the need for change...
06.27.2023
Inside the AFL Rich 100
It's all been about the AFL Rich 100 this week and host Will Hogan is joined by Jay Clark to take us inside how it came about. Also on the show, Sam Landsberger on the salaries paid to footy's off...
06.20.2023
The Bombers logo story got big quickly!
Will Hogan is joined by Jay Clark who found out after his Essendon logo story that Bombers supporters are very protective of their planes...! Also on the show, Jon Ralph joins Will to talk coaches - particularly where Ken Hinkley and...
06.06.2023
Who will survive the Brownlow suspension explosion?
Host Will Hogan is joined by Sam Landsberger to delve deep into the dangerous tackle suspension explosion and what that might mean on Brownlow night and Jon Ralph discusses all things trade including what the Swans might be up to...
05.30.2023
How do the Blues turn things around?
Super host Will Hogan is once again joined by the big names to dissect another week in the world of AFL. Sam Landsberger chats all things Carlton, Jay Clark dishes out the latest trade buzz and Chris Cavanagh takes a...
05.23.2023
Talking about Tigerland
Will Hogan sits down with Jon Ralph and Scott Gullan to discuss Damien Hardwick's bombshell resignation and what it means for his coaching future and the Tigers. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
05.16.2023
"They just don't have a lot of talent"
Will Hogan is once again joined by a raft of big names to talk all things footy. Jon Ralph dives into the trade landscape, Kevin Sheehan jumps on the phone to chat draft prospects and Scott Gullan takes us for...
05.09.2023
The players who could get filthy rich this year
Host Will Hogan is joined by Jon Ralph to chat booing, CTE and trade whispers, meanwhile Scott Gullan pops in for the latest media street update. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
05.02.2023
How Meatloaf had the AFL's new CEO worried
It's been a monster week in the footy world and Jon Ralph, Jay Clark and Chris Cavanagh are here to take you through everything including the AFL's CEO announcement, trade whispers, and Harley Reid. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
04.25.2023
What are they up to? The one club in for a big trade period
Will Hogan is joined by Jon Ralph to talk trades and Mitch Georgiades, Herald Sun sports photographer Michael Klein gives an insight into snapping an AFL game, and Scott Gullan delivers his weekly Media Street segment. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy...
04.18.2023
Stocks rising? The free agency equation
Host Will Hogan is back in the chair and fresh off a trip to Gather Round as he is joined by Jay Clark on the latest free agency intrigue, Scott Gullan allegedly from outside a prominent footy journo's house...and Lauren Wood...
04.11.2023
Moving blockbusters, Nat Fyfe's future and footy pubs.
This week with Will Hogan out, AFL editor Eliza Sewell steps into the hot seat and is joined by trade analyst Jay Clark to talk the future of Fremantle superstar Nat Fyfe, Sam Landsberger on the footy pubs that just...
04.04.2023
Collingwood's list wins, and what's going on with Mitch Georgiades?
Host Will Hogan is joined by Jay Clark to talk Port Adelaide and Collingwood trade and list strategy. Sam Landsberger chats the Bombers' forward line worries and the good footy news of the week - Lauren Wood on her conversation...
03.28.2023
Carlton's Silvagni conundrum
Can the Blues afford to keep Jack Silvagni? On the other hand, can they afford to let SOSOS go? Jon Ralph shares trade whispers with host Will Hogan, along with Lauren Wood on the latest out of unhappy Hawthorn, Chris...
03.21.2023
Robbo takes you inside the Glen Bartlett story
Host Will Hogan is back and joined by Herald Sun chief footy writer Mark Robinson who takes us inside his exclusive Glenn Bartlett interview. Also joining Will: Jon Ralph with the latest trade intrigue and the juiciest tidbits from Media...
03.14.2023
After a long pre-season, finally some footy
On the first episode of the Herald Sun footy podcast for 2023, host Will Hogan chats to the stars of the Herald Sun footy team about a big week in footy. Glenn McFarlane gives some insight into the massive undertaking...
02.13.2023
Robbo and Mick's memories of the Essendon supplements saga
In a two-part special podcast presentation, Herald Sun football journalists Mark Robinson and Michael Warner have detailed the extraordinary stories and events that occurred as two reporters covering the longstanding Essendon drugs saga since the story first broke 10 years...
11.24.2022
The Drafts | Swans recruiting manager Simon Dalrymple + final Phantom Draft
Sydney recruiting manager Simon Dalrymple joins draft experts Jordan Pinto, Dan Batten and Chris Cavanagh to discuss the Swans' draft plans, the 2022 talent pool, live trading and much more. Plus all the latest AFL Draft intel and Cav's final...
11.21.2022
The Drafts | Mock Draft of the first 2 rounds
Draft experts Jordan Pinto, Dan Batten and Chris Cavanagh play the role of club recruiters, taking it in turns to pick through the first 37 selections of the AFL Draft. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
11.11.2022
The Drafts | Phantom Draft + the best talls
Draft experts Jordan Pinto, Dan Batten and Chris Cavanagh dissect Chris's latest Phantom Draft and look at what could happen with the first 25 picks in November's AFL Draft. Plus, your questions answered and the best tall prospects available. See...
10.20.2022
The Drafts | Father-sons, academy guns & state combine smokeys
Draft experts Jordan Pinto and Dan Batten deliver the latest on your club's father-son and NGA prospects, discuss the recent state combine results, debate their current top 40 rankings and answer your questions See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
10.11.2022
The Drafts | What mega trade means + Combine stars
Draft experts Jordan Pinto and Dan Batten discuss all the big moves of the AFL Trade Period and how they affect what might happen at the draft. Plus all of the national combine results and standouts, and much more.
09.29.2022
The Drafts | 2022 smokies + the looming 'Super Draft'
Draft experts Jordan Pinto and Dan Batten take a look at some of the prospects flying under the radar - the smokies and bolters of the 2022 crop. Plus, they each name their top 5 to watch in the talent-laden...
09.22.2022
The Drafts | Top prospects star on big stage + Harry Sheezel
Draft experts Jordan Pinto and Dan Batten recap a huge week in junior footy, discussing the standouts of the Vic Metro v Vic Country clash, NAB League grand final and SANFL under-18 decider, and looking at what it all means...
09.20.2022
Could this be Selwood's swansong?
Join Jay Clark Glenn McFarlane and Scott Gullan as they cover all the angles in the lead up to the 2022 AFL Grand Final. The panel deep dive into all the key match ups and discuss where the premiership will be won...
09.15.2022
The Drafts | Final auditions and Henry Hustwaite
Draft experts Jordan Pinto and Dan Batten chat to first-round pick contender Henry Hustwaite about the NAB League Grand Final and his AFL Draft journey. Plus, the prospects set for a big final audition and the two mature-agers making their...
09.13.2022
'Geelong can't lose this'
As preliminary final weekend approaches join Glenn McFarlane, Scott Gullan and Sam Landsberger as they preview both matches. Are the Pies peaking at the right time and what would a loss do to Chris Scott's legacy? With Luke Jackson leaving...
09.08.2022
The Drafts | Mattaes Phillipou
Top 10 pick contender Mattaes Phillipou joins Jordan Pinto and Dan Batten to talk about his AFL Draft journey, the player he wants to become, life outside of footy, club interest, his standout SA teammates and much more. See omnystudio.com/listener...
09.06.2022
'Don't write the Pies off'
Join Sam Landsberger, Scott Gullan and Chris Cavanagh as they review the fall out from the first week of the finals. The panel also discuss why the Pies can still get to glory the hard way, why Petracca shouldn't play...
09.01.2022
The Drafts | Your club's first pick
Draft experts Jordan Pinto and Dan Batten take an in-depth look at what each of the 10 non-finalists could do with their first pick in this year's AFL Draft See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
08.30.2022
Getting set for a September to remember
Join Jay Clark, Sam Landsberger and Will Hogan as they discuss how Collingwood's summer steeled them for 2022. As the Finals series kicks off the panel identifies the players who need to step up in September and why Sydney are a...
08.25.2022
The Drafts | The top 10 debate
Draft experts Jordan Pinto and Dan Batten reveal, and discuss, their respective top 10s in this year's AFL Draft. Plus the best NAB League game of the season, the SANFL's new match-winner, Alwyn Davey Jnr and your questions answered. See...

What's The Herald Sun Footy Podcast about?

Download our free app to listen on your phone

The Herald Sun Footy Podcast episodes:

Are the Roos the worst team in history?

What's next for Nathan Murphy and the Pies?

Are we witnessing the most lopsided season in recent history?

Are the Bombers actually good?

What now for the Pies?

Tassie Devil targets and the Dogs' Bevo dilemma

8 year plans at Bomberland?

Big changes to 2024's voices of footy

GF ultimate predictions and the Bombers' next trade moves

The key position dominance of this year's trade period

The Real Reason Brodie Grundy Could Choose Sydney

Do the Tigers have a secret trade target?

The final that will decide the flag, but where to for the Bombers?

Don't call Kenny's re-signing a succession plan

'What do they do next?': Trade period set to heat up

Robbo makes the case for veteran forwards

The AFL Wildcard round 'thought bubble'

Dew's downfall, what's next for Dimma and the Suns?

The Hardwick/Dew conundrum

Inside the AFL Rich 100

The Bombers logo story got big quickly!

Who will survive the Brownlow suspension explosion?

How do the Blues turn things around?

Talking about Tigerland

"They just don't have a lot of talent"

The players who could get filthy rich this year

How Meatloaf had the AFL's new CEO worried

What are they up to? The one club in for a big trade period

Stocks rising? The free agency equation

Moving blockbusters, Nat Fyfe's future and footy pubs.

Collingwood's list wins, and what's going on with Mitch Georgiades?

Carlton's Silvagni conundrum

Robbo takes you inside the Glen Bartlett story

After a long pre-season, finally some footy

Robbo and Mick's memories of the Essendon supplements saga

The Drafts | Swans recruiting manager Simon Dalrymple + final Phantom Draft

The Drafts | Mock Draft of the first 2 rounds

The Drafts | Phantom Draft + the best talls

The Drafts | Father-sons, academy guns & state combine smokeys

The Drafts | What mega trade means + Combine stars

The Drafts | 2022 smokies + the looming 'Super Draft'

The Drafts | Top prospects star on big stage + Harry Sheezel

Could this be Selwood's swansong?

The Drafts | Final auditions and Henry Hustwaite

'Geelong can't lose this'

The Drafts | Mattaes Phillipou

'Don't write the Pies off'

The Drafts | Your club's first pick

Getting set for a September to remember

The Drafts | The top 10 debate