The Falcon: A Footy Podcast

Oh god, they're back! This week, Patch and Lek join us to discuss the mess that is the current AFL draft system. We also give Chris the stage to defend the father/son rule, Jesse's brain breaks trying to understand the point system, Patch becomes a sleep-deprived dictator, and we learn the origins of Lek's pie from episode 60.

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Look, we don't know what to say about this episode. Lek and Patch join us to discuss the best ways to deal with your team losing; well, that was the plan - instead, we learn about Lek's obsession with spreadsheets, Patch takes control of hosting duties, Chris considers going bald, and Jesse lets go of the steering wheel - it's a good one!

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We have been discussing media coverage a lot lately, but let's face it, we have no f&%#ing clue what we are on about - so we have brought on someone who does! You may know Deano Thomas from his time on Nova 100 or Browny's Podcast, his hit podcast with Jono Brown and Campbell Brown - but this week, he is slumming it with us fools to discuss the rise of the footy podcast.

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In 2024, you'd assume that watching AFL on TV would be easy, right? Right?! Well, we know that broadcasting needs a full review, and that's why this week, we are running a magnifying glass over the current broadcasting landscape, from the questionable quality of Kayo and great radio commentary to Before The Game and the 1995 romantic-comedy Now And Then.

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Chris is the pilot seat this week, and he's taking us into the stratosphere to discuss the most bodacious teams of 2024: the Doggies, Lions, Giants, Cats, Port Adelaide, and Sydney. We also break down some extremely disappointing behaviour from players and fans, explain the concept of Who's Line Is It Anyway?, and look at the definitions of several words.

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Cassie has hopped into the hosting seat this week to take us through our reviews of the awkward middle teams: St Kilda, Essendon, Freo, Pies, Blues, and the Hawks. We also make Chris drink some very suspicious fluids, discuss how much organisation goes into attending a Harry Styles show, and make multiple trade corrections.

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This week, we are joined by a man who bleeds yellow and black (he's very sick), Broderick Gordes, to begin our 2024 team reviews, starting at the bottom with Richmond, Kangaroos, West Coast, Adelaide, Melbourne, and Gold Coast. We also review outdated trade news, work out how many Cherry Ripes tall Tristan Xerri, and hear what Murray the Dog has to say regarding AFL matters. 

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The Brisbane Lions are our champions of 2024, so we have once again had Brissy-superfan Lawn join us to boast about her well-deserved success and everything that made Grand Final day so special, from Katy's goon bags and O-Mac's smile to Ashcroft's dominance and the mystery surrounding Joe's future. We also start getting into some ridculous trade rumours, sing more than usual and get hot-and-heavy for Bailey Smith. 

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We are at the pointy end of the season now, and there is only one game on everyone's mind, so this week we are joined by a real-life Brissy fan, Lawn Gibbs, to discuss the lead-up to the big day. We also get into Geelong's valiant effort, Ken Hinkley's coaching record, what sausages are best to eat during the footy and say nothing about the Brownlow result because we were recording while it was happening (oops)

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With the finals almost over, we ask if the current finals format is the best system possible, or can we take lessons from other sporting leagues (and Star Wars) to improve it? We also delve into Oreo-flavoured soft drinks, Hinkley's brain fade, the might of an accurate Joe Daniher, and what it means for the two teams that dropped out over the weekend.

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