Can Hawthorn livewire Nick Watson win the Coleman Medal? The small-statured goalsneak is right in the mix, and The Hitout look at equally unlikely, yet impressive, feats across the AFL and other sports. Phoenix pitches the ideal AFL Grand Final Day experience, and the AFL Teams Draft is heating up with three weeks left. Plus, the boys debate whether the AFL should be able to punish clubs for resting players on the eve of finals.

The Hitout AFL Podcast is Zero Hanger’s weekly show covering all of the latest AFL news, views and footy fun, featuring host Phoenix Trinidad and presenters Mitch Keating and Aidan Cellini.

⬇️ RUNDOWN:

00:00 Intro + vibe-check

04:17 News Update

06:50 AFL punishing for resting players

14:50 Nick Watson Coleman Medal?

21:54 AFL Grand Final Fantasy

28:04 Teams Draft

38:13 Closest to the pin AFL edition

RECORDED: 04/08/2026

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AFL coaches are front of mind as Josh Fraser continues to mount his case for the senior job at Carlton, while Andrew McQualter and Alastair Clarkson are facing mounting pressure after disappointing outings over the weekend. The incoming Wildcard Round has opened up the chance for some clubs to potentially rest a large group of players for Round 24 in what could be an issue for the AFL, while the top two is all but locked in with three weeks to go. Plus, Harf details the sad reality of Essendon’s home games, and the Demons earn some more flowers.

Six Points is streamed live at 8:00am (AEDT) weekly, with former AFL midfielder, AFLW senior coach and broadcaster Daniel Harford and senior sports reporter Mark Stevens tackling all the major AFL talking points and issues.

THE AGENDA:

00:00 Intro

01:38 Just Josh

07:57 Mini Heat

14:22 Rest Room

17:34 Dee-Light

22:15 Twin Peak

26:13 Soul Destroyed

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On this week’s episode of The Outer Wing, Mitch Keating and Digby Beacham headline the Dockers’ win against the Eagles in the Derby. The boys discuss how close Fremantle is to clinching the minor premiership in 2026, and talk about the unravelling of West Coast defender Rhett Bazzo despite the Eagles’ loss on the weekend. PLUS Diggers lists his top five best first two seasons from West Coast and Fremantle players ever.

Mitch Keating and Digby Beacham tackle the biggest talking points in WA footy on The Outer Wing, brought to you by TABtouch.

Phoenix and Mitch discuss the AFL teams that would be happier, or sadder, than they were 12 months ago, while several sides are harder to get a read on. The boys also look back on the trade deal that saw Christian Petracca join Gold Coast, as well as discuss Ross Lyon’s post-game presser run-in and question if the AFL has ‘the best fans in the world’. Plus, a call to ban team songs pre-game and a guessing game that descends into chaos.The Hitout AFL Podcast is Zero Hanger’s weekly show covering all of the latest AFL news, views and footy fun, featuring host Phoenix Trinidad and presenters Mitch Keating and Aidan Cellini.⬇️ RUNDOWN:00:00 Intro + vibe-check00:53 12 months later09:11 Christian Petracca15:07 Ross Lyon20:21 "Best fans in the world"25:26 Scrap the team songs31:41 Guess the playerRECORDED: 28/07/2026For all your AFL news go to ZeroHanger.com and make sure to FOLLOW Zero Hanger on social media:NEWS: https://www.zerohanger.comIG: https://www.instagram.com/ZeroHangerFB: https://www.facebook.com/AFLZeroHangerX: https://x.com/zerohangerTT: https://www.tiktok.com/@zerohangerYT: https://www.youtube.com/c/ZeroHangerAFL

Sunday’s affair between St Kilda and North Melbourne led to this week’s leading stories after Nasiah Wanganeen-Milera’s domination and the fallout of Max King’s latest setback, with Ross Lyon involved in another media feud post-game. Stevo reveals the Victorian club keen on a Suns key defender, and Harf calls on the AFL to implement a ‘Goose Tax’ after Ty Gallop’s brain fade. Plus, the hot Pies and deflating Demons.

Six Points is streamed live at 8:00am (AEDT) weekly, with former AFL midfielder, AFLW senior coach and broadcaster Daniel Harford and senior sports reporter Mark Stevens tackling all the major AFL talking points and issues.

THE AGENDA:

00:00 Intro

01:01 Star Chamber

05:26 Lost Kingdom

12:11 Setting Suns

18:33 Hot Pies

21:17 Gallop Gone

23:58 Dee-Flating

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Following Ken Hinkley’s appointment as coach of Tasmania, the boys discuss the ripple effect the decision has on the coaching landscape and what the Devils should be aiming for under their new coach. Plus, the list of stars Tasmania could target as potential trade options. Phoenix looks to get some AFL movies green-lit as he matches up famous directors with some of the league’s biggest ever stories, and Mitch hosts the AFL edition of Deal or no Deal.The Hitout AFL Podcast is Zero Hanger’s weekly show covering all of the latest AFL news, views and footy fun, featuring host Phoenix Trinidad and presenters Mitch Keating and Aidan Cellini.⬇️ RUNDOWN:00:00 Intro + vibe-check01:55 Ken Hinkley08:56 Tassie Trade Targets19:12 Greenlighting AFL movies30:21 Footy Deal or No DealRECORDED: 21/07/2026For all your AFL news go to ZeroHanger.com and make sure to FOLLOW Zero Hanger on social media:NEWS: https://www.zerohanger.comIG: https://www.instagram.com/ZeroHangerFB: https://www.facebook.com/AFLZeroHangerX: https://x.com/zerohangerTT: https://www.tiktok.com/@zerohangerYT: https://www.youtube.com/c/ZeroHangerAFL

The Dockers win yet another and steer three games clear of 2nd place, putting them in good stead to finish the AFL home and away season as minor premiers. Mark Stevens and Digby Beachman discuss who the All-Australian ruckman will be, whether Max Gawn or Luke Jackson should be anointed. Meanwhile the Eagles lose in a tight contest to the reigning premiers in what are promising and bright signs for the young West Coast squad. Plus, can the AFL introduce a third club in Perth? Digby Beachman lists the possible destinations in Perth that are poised to be granted with the 20th AFL license.

Mark Stevens and Digby Beacham tackle the biggest talking points in WA footy on The Outer Wing, brought to you by TABtouch.

Stevo details the deciding factor that saw Ken Hinkley win the race to become Tasmania’s inaugural AFL senior coach, and what it means for Nathan Buckley’s future. Essendon’s unlikely win over GWS has shake up the ‘race’ for Pick 1, as Richmond’s troubles continue. Harf believes the desire to finish second has never been greater, while a three-time premiership defender could be one to watch ahead of this year’s AFL trade period. Six Points is streamed live at 8:00am (AEDT) weekly, with former AFL midfielder, AFLW senior coach and broadcaster Daniel Harford and senior sports reporter Mark Stevens tackling all the major AFL talking points and issues.THE AGENDA:00:00 Intro01:20 Ken Oath08:21 Bombs Away13:53 8 is Enough17:54 Prior Offence20:32 Two Up23:24 Toasted Tigers26:42 20th Club?For all your AFL news go to ZeroHanger.com and make sure to FOLLOW Zero Hanger on social media:NEWS: https://www.zerohanger.comIG: https://www.instagram.com/ZeroHangerFB: https://www.facebook.com/AFLZeroHangerX: https://x.com/zerohangerTT: https://www.tiktok.com/@zerohangerYT: https://www.youtube.com/c/ZeroHangerAFL

Ahead of the run home to the 2026 AFL Finals series, The Hitout crew check in on how each club is faring this season, with vibe checks and pass/fail gradings given to each team. The boys weigh up prison time vs their own club’s chances of winning a premiership, while more trade news has given a perspective on what some clubs are thinking for the off-season. Plus, their knowledge of iconic AFL nicknames are tested.The Hitout AFL Podcast is Zero Hanger’s weekly show covering all of the latest AFL news, views and footy fun, featuring host Phoenix Trinidad and presenters Mitch Keating and Aidan Cellini.⬇️ RUNDOWN:00:00 Intro + vibe-check02:18 Trade updates04:47 Essendon09:15 Richmond10:38 West Coast12:17 Port Adelaide14:28 Gold Coast18:11 North Melbourne20:25 Carlton24:44 GWS Giants26:53 St Kilda28:40 Geelong31:37 Collingwood33:02 Western Bulldogs34:53 Melbourne37:05 Adelaide38:36 Brisbane39:42 Hawthorn41:44 Sydney43:50 Fremantle46:27 Premiership or jail?49:15 AFL nicknamesRECORDED: 14/07/2026For all your AFL news go to ZeroHanger.com and make sure to FOLLOW Zero Hanger on social media:NEWS: https://www.zerohanger.comIG: https://www.instagram.com/ZeroHangerFB: https://www.facebook.com/AFLZeroHangerX: https://x.com/zerohangerTT: https://www.tiktok.com/@zerohangerYT: https://www.youtube.com/c/ZeroHangerAFL

With Melbourne flying under Steven King, Harf sees the Demons being one of the year’s strongest finishers as King puts his hand up as Coach of the Year. Stevo details the untimely error from Matt Stevic on Saturday night that could cost him a spot at the grand final as Harf goes in to bat for the umpires. Some mixed feedback for Gold Coast and West Coast off the back of the weekend, and the latest on the futures of Zak Butters, Toby Greene and Tim English.

Six Points is streamed live at 8:00am (AEDT) weekly, with former AFL midfielder, AFLW senior coach and broadcaster Daniel Harford and senior sports reporter Mark Stevens tackling all the major AFL talking points and issues.

THE AGENDA:

00:00 Intro

02:01 Pain Game

07:50 Sundown

12:25 Double Dees

16:16 Umps Crisis

20:38 Western Front

21:17 Truth Syrup

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