AFL Daily
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Get the latest AFL news and storylines in 20 minutes every weekday morning as Damian Barrett and AFL.com.au's team of journalists cover the hottest topics on and off the field.
And every Wednesday, catch the midweek Round-Table, where Damo is joined by Nat Edwards, Josh Gabelich and Sarah Olle to debate everything happening around the league, on the field and off.
Episodes 100
How do the Hawks respond from their heartbreaking Prelim Final loss?
Nat Edwards and Damian Barrett bring you the latest footy news on AFL Daily. Hawthorn did everything right except for reach the Grand Final after losing the Prelim to Brisbane in heartbreaking fashion. How do …
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Nat Edwards and Damian Barrett bring you the latest footy news on AFL Daily.
Hawthorn did everything right except for reach the Grand Final after losing the Prelim to Brisbane in heartbreaking fashion.
How do they respond over summer, with the inclusions of Ben King and Zach Merrett to the line up, can they take another step in 2027?
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Easy to play. Easy to score against: A season to forget for the Tigers
Joel Peterson and Damian Barrett bring you the latest footy news on AFL Daily. Richmond finished second last on the table with 3 wins next to their name. There are question marks on how deep their rebuild has …
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Joel Peterson and Damian Barrett bring you the latest footy news on AFL Daily.
Richmond finished second last on the table with 3 wins next to their name. There are question marks on how deep their rebuild has gone and is there a way through in 2027 or will it be more of the same?
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The young Saint that needs to fix his attitude as Ross the boss chases a contract extension
Joel Peterson and Damian Barrett bring you the latest footy news on AFL Daily. St Kilda's season never really got going despite the big off-season haul during the trade period. Ross Lyon heads into his final …
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Joel Peterson and Damian Barrett bring you the latest footy news on AFL Daily.
St Kilda's season never really got going despite the big off-season haul during the trade period. Ross Lyon heads into his final year with no fresh contract ready and waiting. The signature to extend NAS will be a talking point for much of the season and there's a young player that needs an attitude change this summer.
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The gaping hole left by Butters at the Power
Michael Whiting and Nathan Schmook bring you the latest footy news on AFL Daily. Zak Butters is out. How does the Power midfield look next year given Connor Rozee has missed the season with injury as well? …
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Michael Whiting and Nathan Schmook bring you the latest footy news on AFL Daily.
Zak Butters is out. How does the Power midfield look next year given Connor Rozee has missed the season with injury as well?
Defence was a priority, losing close matches was a sting in the tail. How does Josh Carr get this side to take the next step in his second season in charge?
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New Lion King leads the Pride
Nat Edwards and Michael Whiting bring you the latest footy news on AFL Daily. Cam Bruce has been unveiled as the new coach of the Brisbane Lions. Fresh from the first press conference Fish talks us through the …
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Nat Edwards and Michael Whiting bring you the latest footy news on AFL Daily.
Cam Bruce has been unveiled as the new coach of the Brisbane Lions. Fresh from the first press conference Fish talks us through the clubs decision to appointment the assistant coach from within and what this will look like for the three-time reigning champions going forward.
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The midfield depth is a big question mark at the Crows
Michael Whiting and Nathan Schmook bring you the latest footy news on AFL Daily. The Adelaide Crows reached the semi-final for the second straight season, this time ticking the box of winning a final. However …
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Michael Whiting and Nathan Schmook bring you the latest footy news on AFL Daily.
The Adelaide Crows reached the semi-final for the second straight season, this time ticking the box of winning a final. However, the pressure continues to sit on the shoulders of the coach Matthew Nicks.
What's in store for the side that still has a question mark over the depth in the midfield?
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Rebuild or Reload, a summer to work out where the Giants are at
Nathan Schmook and Emily Patterson bring you the latest footy news on AFL Daily. GWS had a list cull of sorts during the trade period with Toby Greene, Jake Stringer, Jesse Hogan, Lachie Whitfield and Kieren …
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Nathan Schmook and Emily Patterson bring you the latest footy news on AFL Daily.
GWS had a list cull of sorts during the trade period with Toby Greene, Jake Stringer, Jesse Hogan, Lachie Whitfield and Kieren Briggs all finding news homes.
How does the AFL's youngest club look when it takes to the field in Round 1 2027?
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Swans season "torpedoed" and a farewell to a club legend
Nathan Schmook and Emily Patterson bring you the latest footy news on AFL Daily. The Swans faced disciplinary issues and significant injuries that "effectively torpedoed" their season in the final home and away …
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Nathan Schmook and Emily Patterson bring you the latest footy news on AFL Daily.
The Swans faced disciplinary issues and significant injuries that "effectively torpedoed" their season in the final home and away rounds of 2026. How does the club respond this summer?
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The most disappointing side of 2026
Nathan Schmook and Michael Whiting bring you the latest footy news on AFL Daily. Gold Coast were the most disappointing side of the 2026 season, how do they use this summer to bounce back for another shot at …
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Nathan Schmook and Michael Whiting bring you the latest footy news on AFL Daily.
Gold Coast were the most disappointing side of the 2026 season, how do they use this summer to bounce back for another shot at September?
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The "almost perfect" season from the Dockers
Michael Whiting and Nathan Schmook bring you the latest footy news on AFL Daily. Fremantle are in the spotlight today off the back of a record breaking season for the club. They were 4 minutes away from the …
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Michael Whiting and Nathan Schmook bring you the latest footy news on AFL Daily.
Fremantle are in the spotlight today off the back of a record breaking season for the club. They were 4 minutes away from the clubs first premiership before the all-conquering Lions went to work.
How big is this summer going to be for the Dockers?
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With Fagan's legacy cemented, what's next for the all-conquering Lions?
Nathan Schmook and Micheal Whiting bring you the latest footy news on AFL Daily. The Lions are on the lookout for a new coach after Chris Fagan called it quits a few days after winning a third successive title …
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Nathan Schmook and Micheal Whiting bring you the latest footy news on AFL Daily.
The Lions are on the lookout for a new coach after Chris Fagan called it quits a few days after winning a third successive title. With his legacy cemented how do the Lions climb the mountain again in search of an historic fourth straight flag?
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The summer storylines we're watching at the Eagles
Nathan Schmook and Micheal Whiting bring you the latest footy news on AFL Daily. The West Coast Eagles had a disappointing 4-win season. Despite another poor on field season, there was moments of positivity …
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Nathan Schmook and Micheal Whiting bring you the latest footy news on AFL Daily.
The West Coast Eagles had a disappointing 4-win season. Despite another poor on field season, there was moments of positivity spread throughout. As we begin our club by club recaps of 2026, we find the nuggets in the Eagles year, plus what storylines we'll be following throughout the summer.
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Freo's MCG nod, Saints shunted from prime time, no MCG thanks for Pendles v Collingwood
Nathan Schmook and Micheal Whiting bring you the latest footy news on AFL Daily. The full 2027 AFL fixture has been released. T winners, the losers and who will feature in prime time slots Subscribe to AFL …
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Nathan Schmook and Micheal Whiting bring you the latest footy news on AFL Daily.
The full 2027 AFL fixture has been released. T winners, the losers and who will feature in prime time slots
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Dreamtime heads to WA, Pro's & Con's of selling games interstate
Nathan Schmook and Micheal Whiting bring you the latest footy news on AFL Daily. With Essendon and Richmond making a significant announcement about taking Dreamtime to WA, we take a look at the significant …
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Nathan Schmook and Micheal Whiting bring you the latest footy news on AFL Daily.
With Essendon and Richmond making a significant announcement about taking Dreamtime to WA, we take a look at the significant financial gain clubs can make off the field when it comes to selling games interstate, but does it have an adverse effect on the field?
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The biggest off-field coaching moves, rivalries we can't wait for in 2027
Nathan Schmook and Damian Barrett bring you the latest footy news on AFL Daily. On today's episode: We take a look at the big off-field coaching moves ahead of next season Max Gawn has backed in the 'brutal' …
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Nathan Schmook and Damian Barrett bring you the latest footy news on AFL Daily.
On today's episode:
- We take a look at the big off-field coaching moves ahead of next season
- Max Gawn has backed in the 'brutal' list calls Melbourne have made
- Rivalries we can't wait for in 2027
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Blockbusters galore as round one fixture revealed
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Looming presence of Tassie, chase for Fagan heats up, Dons make coach call
Nat Edwards and Damian Barrett discuss all the latest footy news on AFL Daily On today's episode: Tasmania's presence looms large over season 2027 Some big clubs are lining up to lure Chris Fagan Essendon have …
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Nat Edwards and Damian Barrett discuss all the latest footy news on AFL Daily
On today's episode:
- Tasmania's presence looms large over season 2027
- Some big clubs are lining up to lure Chris Fagan
- Essendon have parted ways with AFLW coach Natalie Wood
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Four coaches who need to deliver in 2027
Joel Peterson and Michael Whiting with all the latest news on AFL Daily. On today's episode we look at the four coaches who are out of contract at the end of 2027: Luke Beveridge, Matthew Nicks, Ross Lyon and …
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Joel Peterson and Michael Whiting with all the latest news on AFL Daily.
On today's episode we look at the four coaches who are out of contract at the end of 2027: Luke Beveridge, Matthew Nicks, Ross Lyon and Andrew McQualter.
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One door closes: Delisted players who could still find an AFL home
Joel Peterson and Michael Whiting with all the latest news on AFL Daily. On today’s ep we’re going to talk about a handful of players who almost certainly will get another chance at AFL level, and then discuss …
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Joel Peterson and Michael Whiting with all the latest news on AFL Daily.
On today’s ep we’re going to talk about a handful of players who almost certainly will get another chance at AFL level, and then discuss some we think should get another chance.
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Has the title of "captain" lost its significance and prestige in the game?
Nathan Schmook and Damian Barrett bring you the latest footy news on AFL Daily. Ruby Schleicher shocked the AFLW world announcing her departure from Collingwood in-season yesterday. Recent trade periods have …
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Nathan Schmook and Damian Barrett bring you the latest footy news on AFL Daily.
Ruby Schleicher shocked the AFLW world announcing her departure from Collingwood in-season yesterday. Recent trade periods have seen other captains request trades, has the captaincy title lost its shine?
Plus, should the Eagles be looking to re-sign Andrew McQualter before 2027 begins?
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Is Brisbane's resiliency piece a template for Freo, who has the best midfield going into 2027?
Michael Whiting and Nathan Schmook bring you the latest footy news on AFL Daily. The Brisbane Lions climbed the mountain again this year, what did they learn as the season unfolded and did they use the trade …
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Michael Whiting and Nathan Schmook bring you the latest footy news on AFL Daily.
The Brisbane Lions climbed the mountain again this year, what did they learn as the season unfolded and did they use the trade period during this reign to prove fruitful?
Can Fremantle take any solace from the Lions losing 2023 before going on this amazing run?
And, which club has the best midfield going into the 2027 season now that the trade period is complete.
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North's AFLW "mixed emotions" over Blakey, Package being delivered to RSEA Park
Nat Edwards and Damian Barrett bring you the latest footy news on AFL Daily. North Melbourne AFLW players are feeling "mixed emotions" after the club made the decision to sign Nick Blakey during the trade …
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Nat Edwards and Damian Barrett bring you the latest footy news on AFL Daily.
North Melbourne AFLW players are feeling "mixed emotions" after the club made the decision to sign Nick Blakey during the trade period.
St Kilda has emerged as the club that's showing the most interest in delisted free agent Jake Stringer for a home in 2027.
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Could clubs inactivity come back to bite them? Round 1 match ups worth watching
Joe Pignataro and Damian Barrett bring you the latest footy news on AFL Daily. Is it fraught with danger not adding in players during the trade period and backing in the list you already have? Plus, which games …
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Joe Pignataro and Damian Barrett bring you the latest footy news on AFL Daily.
Is it fraught with danger not adding in players during the trade period and backing in the list you already have?
Plus, which games should the AFL consider dropping in Round 1 of next year.
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Biggest winners of trade period, Crows all in on 2027, International Rules revival?
Josh Gabelich and Joel Peterson discuss all the latest footy news on AFL Daily. On today's episode: A recap of the biggest deadline day deals Biggest winners of the trade period Could we see a return of the …
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Josh Gabelich and Joel Peterson discuss all the latest footy news on AFL Daily.
On today's episode:
- A recap of the biggest deadline day deals
- Biggest winners of the trade period
- Could we see a return of the International Rules series?
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Kangas most significant day in 2-decades, Deadline day for the Trade Period
Nathan Schmook and Damian Barrett bring you the latest footy news on AFL Daily. It's deadline day for the AFL Trade Period, what deals are left on the table that need to be completed? North Melbourne have had …
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Nathan Schmook and Damian Barrett bring you the latest footy news on AFL Daily.
It's deadline day for the AFL Trade Period, what deals are left on the table that need to be completed?
North Melbourne have had their most significant day in 20+ years signing Nick Blakey, but the job this trade period isn't finished for the Kangaroos.
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‘North Melbourne’s biggest trade this century’
Nat Edwards and Josh Gabelich discuss all the latest footy news on AFL Daily. On today's episode: North Melbourne have got their man in Nick Blakey Zane Duursma is on his way to the Dees Sam Switkowski links up …
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Nat Edwards and Josh Gabelich discuss all the latest footy news on AFL Daily.
On today's episode:
- North Melbourne have got their man in Nick Blakey
- Zane Duursma is on his way to the Dees
- Sam Switkowski links up with Jaymie Graham again
- Keidean Coleman wants to be a Bomber, but what pick gets it done?
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The trade deals that are still on the table
Joe Pignataro and Damian Barrett bring you the latest footy news on AFL Daily. With just over 48 hours to go in this years AFL Trade Period there's still plenty of deals on the table, will they all get done …
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Joe Pignataro and Damian Barrett bring you the latest footy news on AFL Daily.
With just over 48 hours to go in this years AFL Trade Period there's still plenty of deals on the table, will they all get done before Wednesday at 7:30pm?
Carlton is dealing with an off-field indiscretion from the weekend involving Lachie Cowan and Will Hayward.
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North's war chest is open for Blakey, Geelong hollered for a Marshall
Michael Whiting and Damian Barrett bring you the latest footy news on AFL Daily. Rowan Marshall has got his wish to get to the Cats after missing out last year, North have opened the war chest to get Nick …
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Michael Whiting and Damian Barrett bring you the latest footy news on AFL Daily.
Rowan Marshall has got his wish to get to the Cats after missing out last year, North have opened the war chest to get Nick Blakey and Cam Bruce is the front runner to become the next senior coach at the Lions
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Marshall deal sealed! Cats’ huge trade period continues
Josh Gabelich and Joel Peterson discuss all the latest footy news on AFL Daily. On today's episode: Josh runs through the Rowan Marshall trade to the Cats Is Chris Scott the best ‘recruiter’ coach in the AFL? …
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Josh Gabelich and Joel Peterson discuss all the latest footy news on AFL Daily.
On today's episode:
- Josh runs through the Rowan Marshall trade to the Cats
- Is Chris Scott the best ‘recruiter’ coach in the AFL?
- Cam Bruce is in the box seat for the Lions coaching job after Danny Daly withdrew from the process
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Norfie-Time under Jaymie Graham, Hawks refuse to stand still, Miers the perfect fit for West Coast
Nathan Schmook and Damian Barrett bring you the latest footy news on AFL Daily. The Kangaroos earmarked Jaymie Graham from the outset as the man they wanted to replace Alastair Clarkson and yesterday they made …
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Nathan Schmook and Damian Barrett bring you the latest footy news on AFL Daily.
The Kangaroos earmarked Jaymie Graham from the outset as the man they wanted to replace Alastair Clarkson and yesterday they made that official.
Hawthorn has had a big 48 hours at the trade table, securing Zach Merrett 12 months after missing and now lodging paperwork for Ben King.
Gryan Miers is the perfect fit for the Eagles, but will his partially torn ACL hold them back from making the move?
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