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Football finals fever has hit South Australia! The SANFL Finals Series has kicked off across all divisions, bringing the excitement and intensity that only finals football can deliver.

Starting with the Under-16s, Central District has already secured their grand final berth after defeating West Adelaide in challenging wet conditions at Elizabeth Oval. The young Bulldogs showed tremendous skill and composure, particularly when West Adelaide threatened in the third quarter. Meanwhile, North Adelaide and South Adelaide will battle it out for the remaining grand final spot.

The action continues with the Under-18s competition featuring a doubleheader at Thomas Farms Oval. Sturt appears poised to claim a direct path to the grand final when they face West Adelaide, while Central District should overcome Woodville-West Torrens in what promises to be a fascinating elimination final. These matches showcase tomorrow's stars today, with several players already on AFL clubs' radars.

Beyond the mainstream competitions, the SANFL Inclusive League deserves special recognition. This eight-team competition provides football opportunities for people with disabilities and has grown significantly in recent years. The upcoming grand final between Kenilworth and Alverstone Kilburn Crows represents what sport is truly about – community, participation, and the joy of competition regardless of ability level.

In the reserves and League competitions, traditional powerhouses like Glenelg, Norwood, and Central District feature prominently, but it's the Adelaide Crows reserves who are writing the most remarkable story. After finishing last in 2024, they've surged to a potential grand final appearance in 2025 – a testament to their improved development program and player commitment.

Football in South Australia continues to thrive at all levels, from juniors to seniors, mainstream to inclusive competitions. Follow along as we track every division's journey toward premiership glory, and don't miss our next episode where we'll reveal the SA NFL Inclusive League grand finalists and provide comprehensive coverage of week two finals action!

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We're celebrating Kenworth Football Club's victory over Atherton in the preliminary final, securing a spot in the APM Inclusive SANFL Grand Final against Kilburn with a commanding 49-15 win.

• Pre-game interviews with club legends Ben "Hornet" Horne and Alex "Linny" Lynn sharing their journeys and reflections
• Ben discusses overcoming anger management issues through professional help to become a better footballer
• Alex reflects on reaching 100 games and the joy of previous grand final victories
• Sideline chat with Aaron "Big Bird" Norman about his continued importance to the team despite not playing
• Analysis of how Kenworth reversed their earlier season defeat to Atherton with superior wet-weather football
• Quarter-by-quarter breakdown of the 34-point victory that sets up Kenworth's fourth grand final in five years

Stay tuned for our grand final preview episode and coverage of the upcoming showdown against Kilburn!

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We've reached the 2025 AFL Finals Series, and I'm sharing my analysis and predictions for all four matches in the opening week of September.

• Adelaide Crows vs Collingwood Magpies at Adelaide Oval will be a sold-out affair with 54,000+ fans
• The Friday night blockbuster features Geelong vs Brisbane at the MCG in what could potentially be a Grand Final preview
• GWS Giants host Hawthorn Hawks at Engie Stadium in Western Sydney for Saturday's first elimination final
• Gold Coast Suns make their first finals appearance in 14 years against Fremantle in Perth
• My predictions: Adelaide by 15 points, Brisbane by 10 points, GWS by 8 points, and Fremantle by 20 points
• Upcoming episodes include our milestone 250th episode, three-year anniversary special, folding update, Gold Coast Suns bonus episode, and the BJ Show Footy Show Awards

Thank you so much for your support. It's been a journey, and I can't thank you enough. We'll see you all soon.

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We welcome Jase to the podcast for a heartfelt conversation about his journey through inclusive sports programs and how they've shaped his life.

• Eight years playing inclusive basketball at Pasadena, progressing from Diamond League to Premier League
• First year playing inclusive footy with Goodwood Saints, trying various positions from halfback to ruck
• Coaching Champions League basketball teams to back-to-back grand final victories
• Emphasis on participation and giving everyone a go rather than focusing solely on winning
• Creating friendships across different clubs and teams through inclusive sports
• Passion for professional sports including Port Adelaide (AFL), Boston Celtics (NBA), and Adelaide 36ers (NBL)
• The importance of patience, leadership, and encouragement in inclusive sports
• How inclusive sports programs create community and belonging for participants

Thank you to the Blackwood Community Centre and Mitchell Council for their support in making this podcast possible.

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We wrap up the final game of the 2025 AFL home-and-away season with Gold Coast Suns making a statement ahead of their historic finals appearance with a 95-point demolition of Essendon.

• Gold Coast Suns defeated Essendon 23.15 (153) to 8.10 (58) in a rescheduled Round 1 match
• The 95-point margin represents the biggest victory in Gold Coast Suns history
• Ben King kicked 7 goals and 1 behind with 100% accuracy in the first half
• Noah Anderson dominated with 3 goals and 34 disposals (114 AFL Fantasy points)
• Gold Coast's 14 goals in the second half showcased their readiness for finals
• Essendon finish 15th and face questions about potential rebuild for 2026
• The podcast is celebrating its third anniversary and approaching 250 episodes
• BJ Show 2025 Awards coming soon with expanded team selections

Join us for our finals coverage as we follow Gold Coast's maiden finals campaign and determine who will triumph in September.

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We've experienced an incredible turnaround in our bowling league performance, going from last place to winning champions after scoring nearly 900 pins over two weeks. This episode captures our live performance at Crossroads Bowls where our team secured another victory with impressive individual and collective scores.

• Celebration of scoring 448 points last week and continuing strong momentum
• Game one resulted in a team score of 790 with individual contributions creating a solid foundation
• Finished with a total team score of 2285 and a 2-1 victory in games
• Individual performances included Branch (307), Andrew (341), Nathan (349), and Ben (454)
• Reflection on our journey from poor form to championship contention

Join us again next week for another episode that will be released on Friday as we continue our bowling league journey through the end of Term 3 and into Term 4.

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After 24 rounds of football, the 2025 AFL season concludes with Adelaide securing the minor premiership, and eight teams qualifying for finals in one of the most competitive seasons in recent memory.

• Adelaide's remarkable rise from 15th last year to minor premiers
• Thirteen or fourteen teams realistically thought they could make finals this year
• Young talent emerging across the league, especially at Richmond with seven top-25 picks
• The "Geelong method" of player development proving successful again
• Travis Boak (387 games), Ken Hinkley (13 years coaching), and Chad Corns farewell Port Adelaide
• Gold Coast fighting for their first-ever finals appearance
• West Coast's continued struggles despite retaining Harley Reid
• Qualifying finals: Adelaide vs Collingwood and Geelong vs Brisbane
• Elimination finals: GWS and Fremantle to host with final matchups pending
• Debate over Geelong being forced to play their home final at the MCG rather than Kardinia Park

Join us for our upcoming awards show where we'll present our own All-Australian teams and season awards as we head into what promises to be an exciting finals series.

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The SANFL finals race is set with Round 19 results confirming the top six teams and setting up thrilling elimination finals across league, reserves, under-18s and under-16s competitions.

• Central District demolished Glenelg by 86 points (20.8.128 to 6.6.42) in a statement win heading into finals
• Minor premiers Sturt suffered their first loss, falling to Adelaide Crows Reserves by just two points (14.5.89 to 13.9.87)
• Norwood completed a remarkable turnaround from wooden spooners to finals contenders with a 10-point comeback win over Port Adelaide
• Woodville-West Torrens finished their season with pride, defeating North Adelaide by three points
• West Adelaide claimed victory over South Adelaide despite both teams missing finals
• In the reserves, Glenelg claimed top spot while South Adelaide dominated West Adelaide by 90 points
• Under-18s and under-16s finals series have begun with several clubs represented across multiple competitions

Make sure you listen to Episode 28 of the BJ Aussie Footy Show with BJ and Aidan, and stay tuned for some big announcements coming soon on the World Show.

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The Premier League has returned with Liverpool earning an emotional 4-2 win over Bournemouth and newly-promoted Sunderland making a stunning statement with their 3-0 victory against West Ham. Several compelling matches set the stage for an unpredictable season ahead.

• Sunderland demonstrated effective counter-attacking football despite low possession statistics
• Arsenal defeated Manchester United 1-0 despite being dominated in almost every statistical category
• Premier League predictions include Man City as champions followed by Liverpool, Arsenal and Chelsea
• The PGA Tour Championship features a new format where any player in the field of 30 can win the FedEx Cup
• Russell Henley leads after the first round at nine-under par
• MLB playoff races are heating up with tight contests in the AL East and NL West
• McLaren faces a championship dilemma with both drivers Norris and Piastri in contention
• Team orders may become necessary to prevent potential conflicts between teammates

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Round 2 of the 2025 AFL-W season delivered spectacular action with several teams recording dominant victories of 70+ points. Sydney Swans made history as the first team to break the 100-point barrier this season, while Melbourne and Brisbane also flexed their muscles with commanding performances.

• Complete breakdown of all Round 2 results and scorelines
• Sydney Swans scored the first 100+ points of the season with an 82-point victory
• Several close matches including Hawthorne's 8-point win over Carlton
• Melbourne, Brisbane and Fremantle all recorded 70+ point victories
• Round 3 preview featuring the special Indigenous Round
• Expert predictions for all nine upcoming matches
• Upcoming special episodes including the Award Show 2025 and Top 8 BJs overall
• Australian Sports Edition show coming next week with bowling updates

Stay tuned for more episodes including our polling update for the AFLW, BJ and Aidan's Aussie Footy Show, and live action coverage from Thomas Farms.

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