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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.

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S1 · E1446
Yesterday · 20 min
Dogs can't believe they've got Butters, And then there were four!
Joe Pignataro and Damian Barrett discuss all the latest footy news on AFL Daily. Brisbane are through to a sixth preliminary final in eight years after dismantling the Crows by 53 points. Fremantle produced Wharfie Time to seal their victory over Geelong. Zak Butters wants to continue his career at the club he grew up barracking for, the Western Bulldogs, and play alongside childhood hero Marcus Bontempelli. Subscribe to AFL Daily wherever you get your podcasts See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
S1 · E1445
Saturday · 11 min
Emergency pod! Cal breaks down Butters' bombshell decision
Cal Twomey is joined by Nat Edwards to talk about Zak Butters’ huge decision. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Thursday · 18 min
Freo urged not to panic but to respond, a Coleman medallist is headed for Collingwood
Joel Peterson and Damian Barrett discuss all the latest footy news on AFL Daily. We are looking for a Fremantle response tonight against the Cats at Optus Stadium with a spot in a Preliminary Final on the line. 2024 Coleman Medallist Jesse Hogan wants to continue his career at Collingwood in 2027 and it's hard to see a way how the Adelaide Crows overcome the Lions at the Gabba tomorrow night. Subscribe to AFL Daily wherever you get your podcasts See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Wednesday · 24 min
Papley stand-in skipper nomination, Switta the unsung Dockers star, Crows flying into Lions den
Michael Whiting, Emily Patterson, Bharat Sundaresan and Nathan Schmook discuss all the latest footy news on AFL Daily. Sydney will have to replace Callum Mills in the captaincy role for the Preliminary Final after tearing his ACL. Make a case for the Dockers, Lions and Crows this weekend in the semi-finals, which of the non-Victorian sides will be advancing to the penultimate weekend of the year? Subscribe to AFL Daily wherever you get your podcasts See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Wednesday · 18 min
Freo working through their "mental-baggage", Dogs expected to be the most active at the trade table
Nat Edwards, Riley Beveridge and Damian Barrett discuss all the latest footy news on AFL Daily. Pressure in semi-final weekend sits on the shoulders of both Fremantle and Brisbane who are staring down the barrel of a straight-sets exit, will they be able to work through to a Preliminary Final? The Bulldogs are expected to be the most active side during this years trade period, what's on their wishlist? Nat's got a belter of a top 5 this weekend plus the bird has worked its way into AFLW. Subscribe to AFL Daily wherever you get your podcasts See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
S1 · E1441
Tuesday · 44 min
Round table: Dogs icon calls time, Lion signs monster deal
Nat Edwards, Josh Gabelich and Damian Barrett discuss all the latest footy news on AFL Daily. On today's episode: Bulldogs icon Tom Liberatore has called time on his glittering career Zac Bailey has signed a monster deal with the Lions Josh Dunkley talked about the scathing club review of Saturday’s loss to the Swans Rowan Marshall is eyeing a move to the Cats for the second year in a row What lies next for Jack Viney? Damian Barrett on why North Melbourne made the right call parting ways with Alistair Clarkson Regular segment: Get it off your chest, Fact or furphy, ‘Yes, I said that’ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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September 7 · 23 min
Trade talk heats up, son of legend nominates preferred club
Josh Gabelich and Cal Twomey discuss all the latest footy news on AFL Daily. In today's episode: The latest trade round-up, featuring some big names! Cal unpacks how Toby Greene’s prospective movement is being treated very differently to Zach Merrett’s last year We recap Sydney’s historic finals win on Saturday Chris Scott has defended Jeremy Cameron’s lean run of form Cooper Hodge has nominated his preferred club Regular segment: Gimme Something See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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September 6 · 22 min
Swans "human spirit" dismantle Brisbane, Adelaide's Rankine-file victory
Joe Pignataro and Damian Barrett discuss all the latest footy news on AFL Daily. Sydney with the boilover of the weekend advance to a Preliminary Final after demolishing the back-to-back premiers at the SCG. Adelaide's season is still alive beating the Bulldogs at the Adelaide Oval, it's the end of the run for Carlton who will now reflect on a season of 2 halves. Subscribe to AFL Daily wherever you get your podcasts See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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September 3 · 21 min
Wizard puts Hawks into Prelim Final heaven, next coach of North?
Joe Pignataro and Damian Barrett discuss all the latest footy news on AFL Daily. Hawthorn threw the finals series into chaos last night dominating over Fremantle by 32 points. Headlined by the backline of the Hawks, helped out by the Wizard in the forward line. Geelong have recalled Max Holmes for tonight against the Blues, while Hugh McCluggage returns for the Lions. North Melbourne are heading down the untried path for its next senior coach. Subscribe to AFL Daily wherever you get your podcasts See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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September 2 · 20 min
Wharfie Time set for tonight, Brisbane not taking Sydney lightly, Adelaide's must-win final
Michael Whiting, Emily Patterson and Nathan Schmook discuss all the latest footy news on AFL Daily. The Dockers have been waiting for this night for over a month, Wharfie Time is set to ignite the Optus Stadium crowd against the Hawks with a Preliminary Final spot on the line. Brisbane won't be taking the Swans lightly in the second Qualifying Final on Saturday while Adelaide head into a knockout final against the Bulldogs with pressure on their side. Plus, a midfielder Power's his way to the Thursday Great Man Subscribe to AFL Daily wherever you get your podcasts See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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September 2 · 21 min
Emergency pod: Alastair Clarkson out as North Melbourne coach
Nat Edwards and Damian Barrett react to the breaking news out of Arden st. In this episode we also include the key quotes from President Sonja Hood and General Manager of Football, Todd Viney. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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September 1 · 19 min
Two stars primed for first taste of finals, Pies' list priorities
Josh Gabelich and Damian Barrett discuss all the latest footy news on AFL Daily. On today's episode: Will Day and Izak Rankine are raring to go for their first finals matches Matthew Nicks is under mounting pressure to beat the Bulldogs on Saturday Damian Barrett outlines the list priorities for Collingwood ahead of next season Chris Scott was cryptic on whether Max Holmes will play against the Blues Regular segment, ‘Yes, I said that’ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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August 31 · 22 min
Cal’s latest on Butters race, contracted Bomber’s future in doubt
Josh Gabelich and Cal Twomey discuss all the latest footy news on AFL Daily. On today's episode: Cal Twomey believes there are two clear frontrunners in the race for Zak Butters Is Scott Pendlebury a coach in waiting for the Pies? Ben McKay’s future at Essendon is in doubt with the club open to moving him Melbourne could be a very active player in the trade period Regular segment: Gimme Something See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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August 30 · 19 min
Fraser-train keeps rolling, the end of the Magpies line for Pendlebury
Joe Pignataro and Damian Barrett discuss all the latest footy news on AFL Daily. Carlton's incredible run in 2026 continues while the fairytale story at Melbourne has come to an end. The Bulldogs season is still alive after having their hearts in their mouths as Tim Membrey's final shot at goal went right. Heartbreak on field to heartbreak off field for Collingwood with games record holder Scott Pendlebury deciding to continue his career on the Gold Coast. Subscribe to AFL Daily wherever you get your podcasts See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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August 27 · 19 min
Bevo's Magpie mind-games, Geelong's hefty fine and coaches under pressure to perform
Joel Peterson and Damian Barrett discuss all the latest footy news on AFL Daily. Wildcard Weekend is here with the Western Bulldogs coach Luke Beveridge buying into the mind games against the Magpies. Melbourne welcomes back a favourite son for his first game of the year against the Blues. Geelong's copped a hefty fine and Damo's applying pressure on 5 coaches who go into 2027 out of contract. Subscribe to AFL Daily wherever you get your podcasts See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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August 26 · 29 min
Jordan is simply Dawsome, SUNS "most disappointing" side of 2026
Michael Whiting, Emily Patterson and Nathan Schmook discuss all the latest footy news on AFL Daily. It's report-card season for four of the eight non-Victorian sides that have missed out on finals action. West Coast had a year of 2 halves, Port Adelaide under first-year coach Josh Carr fell short in five games by 3 points or less. The Giants were the most unpredictable side of the season, the SUNS the most disappointing. Plus, the most worthy recipient of the Thursday Great Man. Subscribe to AFL Daily wherever you get your podcasts See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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August 26 · 29 min
McVeigh on non-negotiables, big name trade target | Full interview with Cal Twomey
New Essendon coach Mark McVeigh sits down for a one-on-one interview with Cal Twomey. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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August 25 · 33 min
McVeigh's message to the ‘Essendon Armada’, stance on Merrett
Nat Edwards, Josh Gabelich and Damian Barrett discuss all the latest footy news on AFL Daily. On today's episode: The panel unpacks Mark McVeigh’s first press conference as Essendon coach Should we be worried about Collingwood, Melbourne or Fremantle after R24 losses? Regular segments: Get it off your chest, Fact or furphy, ‘Yes, I said that’ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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August 24 · 25 min
Dills on Swans, first reactions to All-Aus squad, Cal’s Bomber priorities
Cal Twomey and Josh Gabelich discuss Andrew Dillon's press conference, the release of the 2026 All-Australian squad, Essendon latest and more. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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August 23 · 21 min
Melbourne the weekend's biggest loser, a Spike in the Bombers coaching process
Joe Pignataro and Damian Barrett discuss all the latest footy news on AFL Daily. We have got our confirmed final 10 for the 2026 AFL finals. Hawthorn will head back to Perth in a fortnight to face the Dockers, Brisbane are going to Sydney. Melbourne the biggest losers from the weekend will tackle Carlton in an historic Wildcard final. The Magpies will play the Bulldogs. And, there's movement in the Essendon coaching process. Subscribe to AFL Daily wherever you get your podcasts See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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