Gather Round for More Fixturing Quirks
Just when you thought it was safe to go back in the water.
Welcome to the AFL, Jack Dalton
The Hawks’ streak of not blooding a new player is finally over.
Bulldog defenders out to spoil opposition efforts
A closer look at how the Western Bulldogs are defending in 2026.
The Early Season Spike in Scoring isn’t as Big as you Think it is
We need to put the lid back on scoring expectations.
Everyone needs to calm down about Collingwood
Things at the KGM Centre aren’t as bad as they might seem.
The umpires Matt Rowell SHOULD have thanked in his Brownlow speech
He thanked pretty much everyone else.
Football on March 5? Tell ‘em they’re dreaming
If you feel like it’s too early for “real” football to be back, then you’re not wrong.
A close game isn’t always a good game
Two great examples of this occurred during the 2025 AFL season.
Alex Whetton: Cripps champion or Hewett hater?
Exploring which players are in the good books with the umpires, and who's in the doghouse.
Brisbane stands between Geelong and a rare double
Can the Cats become just the third team to claim the bird gauntlet-premiership double – and the first to do the double twice?
Which umpire put their foot in it when it came to Brownlow voting?
Hint: It’s not the one you think.
Which AFL journo thinks most like a coach when selecting the best players in a game?
A deep dive into the coaches’ votes and match reports.
Barrett tops Midweek Rub tipping for 2025
Damian Barrett has beaten former AFL stars and co-hosts Leigh “Joey” Montagna and Dale “Daisy” Thomas in the (completely unofficial) tipping competition for Triple M’s Midweek Rub.
AFL gauntlet tipping down to last 0.2% of players
Could you pick one winner a week for 18 consecutive weeks? It’s harder than it sounds.