The Hitout boys have come up with a plan after blowing up the AFL and starting from scratch - changing the fixture, rules and laws, and the AFL trade and draft periods to improve the competition. Also discussed this week is Collingwood’s next captain, Essendon’s coaching search, and Kevin Sheedy’s bizarre crowd moment. Plus, the boys are tested on their Brownlow knowledge.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-check02:56 Collingwood captaincy08:33 Essendon's coaching candidates15:17 Kevin Sheedy20:22 Fixing the AFL: Trade and Draft31:37 Fixing the AFL: Fixturing36:21 Fixing the AFL: Game rules45:48 Brownlow gameRECORDED: 07/07/2026For 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 boys go head-to-head on the Brayden Maynard umpire contact saga, seeing differently on what the right outcome from the MRO should have been. 2026's most disappointing team is revealed, while their cross-town rival could be the biggest influence on this year’s AFL premiership race. Plus, Stevo reveals the club keen on an Australian cricket star as a potential category B rookie, the AFL’s ducking issue emerges once more, and the Dogs star struggling for form. 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 Intro01:43 Ump Bump07:43 In the Shade12:26 Duck Off16:59 Go Lions21:35 Plain English25:10 Song and VerseFor 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

Diggers and Stevo discuss Fremantle’s crushing victory over the weekend. In contrast, the Eagles’ poor performance has raised questions about the squad taking a ‘step back’. PLUS Diggers gives us his take on if he prefers the 2013 Fremantle Grand Final squad or the current 2026 squad. This and more on this week’s episode of The Outer Wing

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

With the AFL season finding some parity at the conclusion of the bye rounds, The Hitout crew lodge their ladder predictions to see who will make, and who will miss, the top 10. Joined by the Unpluggered Podcast’s Darren Parkin, the boys also dive into the state of St Kilda as Ross Lyon’s men look to hold onto their hopes of a finals return. Plus, the team weigh up their own club’s success against that of the Socceroos, and a word association game to finish the show.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, and potato cakes04:37 St. Kilda16:21 World Cup win or Premiership?20:40 Ladder predictions23:15 Season-shaping games30:36 AFL word association game38:00 NRL vs. NRL contractsRECORDED: 30/06/2026For 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

Another disastrous performance from Essendon has Harf and Stevo looking at the state of the Bombers and what’s changed under interim coach Dean Solomon. Amid the Dons’ coaching search, Stevo flags a shock current senior coach as a name who should be in the race for the job at Tullamarine. Plus, the Carlton defender who should be the Rising Star favourite, how Zak Butters is getting through his free agency year with perfection, and the boys predict the 10  AFL clubs they believe will make the 2026 finals. 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 Intro02:13 Essen-done06:45 Dean Deal?10:28 Slumber Time14:07 Lost in Weeds18:50 Mr Perfect24:13 Crystal Ball Top 10sFor 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

Diggers and Stevo discuss whether Justin Longmuir is “gettable”, the Top 5 Masterstroke WA recruits, and preview the upcoming action for round 16. 

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

RECORDED: 24/06/2026For 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

This week on The Hitout, the boys unveil three VERY different mid-year All-Australian teams for 2026, with all three following a different format for selection (standard, stats-based and per club). The team also discuss the AFL’s floated potential fixture changes for 2028 and beyond, when finishing lower on the ladder can be better, and the league’s ‘aura’ issue. Plus, Phoenix takes the lead on another ‘avoid the same answer as me’ game.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 and Vibe-check02:14 Time-keeping issues10:18 Mid-year All-Australian Teams11:57 "Classic" AA Team16:43 Stats-based AA Team23:07 One-Player-Per-Club AA Team28:10 Players with AURA35:50 10th vs. 18th42:32 Different Answer GameRECORDED: 23/06/2026For 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

Carlton coach Josh Fraser has the Blues humming five games into his interim stint, with the situation beginning to raise questions over whether the club should begin to seriously consider their caretaker for the permanent job. Stevo delivers some “strong mail” on the Collingwood leader who could edge out Nick Daicos as the Magpies’ next captain, and the boys dissect the issues with St Kilda after another loss. Plus, just how strong Adelaide’s threat on the premiership is, Hawthorn’s Carrara collateral, and does Geelong have a few tricks up their sleeve? 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 Intro02:16 Hood-ini07:40 Nas or Nothing12:16 Theme Park Threat15:56 Pie Poser20:11 Crows Coming22:40 Cat IN the BagFor 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

Fremantle are looking to bring star midfielder Caleb Serong back into the squad this week. The Dockers continue their streaky form as their list poses the question of whether their current list is the best in the club’s history. PLUS Jake Waterman’s kicking woes continue as the Eagles lose in a tight shootout with the Kangaroos. Diggers also names the players that West Coast should trade for. 

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

RECORDED: 17/06/2026For 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

This week’s news segment on The Hitout flows into a deep dive on Collingwood’s AFL trade plans given the Magpies’ links to Brisbane superstar Lachie Neale on a floated mouth-watering deal. The boys debate whether the AFL should have shuffled Sunday’s St Kilda vs GWS game to avoid a clash with the Socceroos, and check in on where everyone’s Teams Draft chances sit after 14 rounds - with some potential trades on the cards. Plus, plans for our mid-year All-Australian reveal next week, and an elimination game to end the show.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 and Vibe-check03:43 Damien Hardwick in trouble04:38 Lachie Neale to the Pies?12:22 Tim English possibly moving13:43 Socceroos16:42 Teams Draft26:13 Mid-year All-Australians29:15 Different answer gameRECORDED: 16/06/2026For 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