Sydney co-captain Brooke Lochland joins the pod, and sets out the brave, bold game plan in the works at the Swans. And she tells us about moving her whole life to NSW with just two weeks notice. Plus Sharni and Sam comb over the issues of the week, including the free-scoring Lions, the dour Cats, and why they thought the AFLW was hung out to dry after the Indigenous round intersected with the death of Queen Elizabeth II. 

Melbourne superstar Karen Paxman joins Sharni and Sam to talk Dees' premiership ambitions, playing on the MCG, and... her skincare routine? And she reveals which opponent she's been most impressed by. Plus Sharni and Sam review the weekend that was, including the Britney Gutknecht injury and what the AFL has to say about how the incident was handled. 

The AFL General Manager of Women’s Football Nicole Livingstone joins Sharni and Sam this week, and gives us the top line metrics she delivered to the AFL executive right off the bat! Plus she talks season start time, double-headers and who she's tipping to win the flag! And Sharni and Sam break down the opening weekend of season 7 - it's a doozy of an episode!

The ins and outs, new contenders and old also-rans, and who will win the flag - Sharni and Sam have it all covered in our season preview! Which new team has Sharni tipped for top four? Which player has moved into Sam's street? And will Sharni's voice survive a two-season year? Let's go! 

Sharni Norder and Sam Lane are on their way back for a second season of women's footy goodness. There's more than a bit that's happened in the off season and we cannot wait to get our teeth into it. New teams, new players, old champions in new surroundings. Get around us: W-in. 

Grand final done and dusted! Sharni and Sam breakdown the Crows' historic third Premiership, before being joined by Geelong superstar Patrick Dangerfield. As the AFLPA president, he tells us what he's prioritising ahead of the next CBA, and why he loves the AFLW. Plus we go back through the highlights from our interviews this year - it's a final episode for the ages!

Carlton superstar Darcy Vescio joins the pod this week, in an emotional episode. They reflect on how they've felt in the months since announcing they're non-binary, and why crying isn't always a bad thing. Plus Darcy and Sharni reveal why they were at loggerheads negotiating the last AFLW collective bargaining agreement, and how that will affect the next deal. Oh yeah, and the Grand Final's here! It's an incredible episode with an incredible person, and you won't want to miss it!

AFL Player's Association CEO Paul Marsh joins the pod and it's a must-listen for anyone who cares about the AFLW's future. He updates us on the CBA negotiations, and tells us exhausted players have told him they've nearly fallen asleep on the freeway driving home from games. Plus Sharni and Sam preview the prelims, and Sharni shares her favourite Mad Monday moment.

Sharni Layton, being the warrior that she is, is playing injured this week! She’s returned triumphantly with her dulcet tones as her ever important voice recovers, to join Sam Lane for an important episode of The W. The team talk everything AFLW finals and the ongoing impact of covid as Collingwood face a uniquely challenging preparation to their clash against premiership contenders in Brisbane. Sam & Sharni then turn their attention to the recent events within football media, that has forced the industry to reflect on its own cultural problems.

Sam Lane hosts the pod this week alongside... no one? That's right, the podcast gods - and a great number of netball clinics - have struck down Sharni Norder's voice, and she's been given doctor's orders to mute herself. But don't fret, this week's episode of The W with Sharni and Sam will be out later in the week, so stay tuned! In the meantime, everyone please send healing vibes to Sharni's vocal chords.