Talking Footy

Nigel Carmody catches up with Dog-turned-Cat Aasta O'Conner, Dees pocket rocket Lily Mithen and North Melbourne's senior coach Scott Gowans to preview the third season of AFLW - talking all things footy from talent to watch, impact of rule changes, conference fixtures and exclusive insights from the two expansion clubs.

Brad Sewell chats to former Richmond Tigers captain and Box Hill Hawks senior coach about handing over the captaincy to Trent Cotchin, recruiting Ben Cousins and the bitter sweet feeling of Richmond winning a premiership soon after he left.

Brad Sewell chats to premiership teammate Campbell Brown about the genius of Alastair Clarkson, the struggles of Gold Coast, his unique outlook on life and more.

Premiership player and coach Mick Malthouse talks Brad Sewell about lessons he's learned as a coach, the state of the game, leaving Collingwood, coaching Carlton and much more.

Brad Sewell chats to Stuart Dew about winning premierships for Port Adelaide and Hawthorn, being recruiting by Alastair Clarkson, his time as an assistant coach at Sydney and now head coach of the Gold Coast Suns.

Talking all things AFLW with captains of the Dogs and Blues, Katie Brennan and Lauren Arnell and Dee's live-wire, Lily Mithen. 

Sledging, trade anxiety, unpredictable summer conditions and self-funded pre-season camps are high on the agenda as we reflect on the successes and learnings of the inaugural AFLW season and look ahead to 2018.

Hosted by Nigel Carmody

Q. What do you get when you sit a 200-game Hawthorn great with a former teammate, enjoying his first weeks of retirement, in front of a set of microphones??

A. A genuine, entertaining and insightful podcast.

With permission to speak freely in his retirement, the 305-game Hawk champ, and true character of our game opens up about his footy journey. From going No. 1 in the 2001 super draft, to his steep learning curve about what it takes to be an elite athlete, then onto the four Premierships, two with Norm Smiths and three as captain.

Luke opens up about leadership, Clarko, difficult conversations, the best he has ever played with and his plans for life after footy.

Don't miss hearing from one of the most influential footy finals characters of the last decade in our final podcast for 2017.

Episode Note: Your host is Brad Sewell

"Lethal" Leigh Matthews is regarded as the best player of 20th Century.

His CV is headlined by 4 premierships as a player plus 4 as a coach, 8 Hawthorn Best & Fairest, AFL Hall of Fame and Legend induction and prestigious awards and statutes in his honour.

Leigh talks through his nearly 50 years of footy at the highest level - from a player with white line fever, to a coach and special comments expert in the media.

Episode Note: Your host is Hamish McLachlan

Nigel Lappin is one of footy's greatest quiet achievers. Renowned for avoiding the limelight, his decorated playing career speaks volumes with 3 Premierships, 4 All-Australians and a club Best and Fairest during his 279 game career at the Brisbane Lions. An integral member of the famed 'Fab Four' Nigel headlined Brisbane's most successful era before returning to regional Victoria to assistant coach at the Geelong Cats.

Episode Note: Your host is Jimmy Bartel

Brendan McCartney is regarded as one of the game's best teachers of young men. With assistant coach credits at Richmond, Geelong and Essendon, Brendan was successful in his bid for the Senior Coaching role at the Western Bulldogs, through what proved to be a tumultuous time. Resigning after three seasons, Brendan took up the role of Player and Coach Performance Manager of the emerging Melbourne Demons and once again finds himself in charge of fostering young and promising footy talent. 

Episode Note: Your host is Cameron Ling