The Footy Lowdown

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Your home for smart, sharp and entertaining Aussie sports chat. Tune in for Brisbane Lions Lowdown, 5 Minute Warning and The Footy Lowdown—your weekly fix of footy insights, analysis and storytelling. When Summer rolls around, switch gears with Weird World of Cricket, diving into the quirkiest tales the game has to offer. Footy. Cricket. Stories. All in one place. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  1. 5 MINUTE WARNING | The Wild Ride of 1993

    1D AGO

    5 MINUTE WARNING | The Wild Ride of 1993

    Ash rockets back into the insanity and colour of the 1993 AFL season — a year that swung between brilliance and bedlam with zero interest in slowing down. He relives the freakish goal-kickers, the monster comebacks, the flashpoint controversies, and yes… the day a pig somehow lined up at full forward. Against the backdrop of the International Year of Indigenous People, Ash also shines a light on the First Nations stars who rose above the noise and forced the footy world to sit up, listen, and respect the impact they were making on the game. A fast, fiery, dive into one of the most unforgettable seasons Australian football has ever produced.

    38 min
  2. LIONS LOWDOWN | Gather Round Preview & Media Watch

    1D AGO

    LIONS LOWDOWN | Gather Round Preview & Media Watch

    🦁 Ash swings in for a sharp, fiery little hit-and-run before Gather Round kicks off, with all the ins and outs for our game against the Roos at Barossa Park, taking aim at a few mainstream media loudmouths while surprising himself by agreeing with some of the analysis. 🦁 He wades into the chaos of Gather Round fixturing and ticketing with a few blunt suggestions for how the league could actually get it right, and wraps it all up with an update on the fresh new role handed to an AFLW premiership skipper. 🦁 Quick, opinionated, and full of that trademark Lowdown bite — this minisode sets the tone for a massive weekend ahead.

    12 min

  3. 3D AGO

    FOOTY LOWDOWN | Round 4 - The Winners

    This episode, we dive deeper into the stories behind the round four games, take another look at what’s going on at Carlton, shine a light on the weekend’s winners, and run through all the latest injury updates, MRO findings and tribunal news. And that’s just the warm-up — Ash unveils his Team of the Week, dishes out his votes for every game, and refreshes the leaderboard, where a couple of clear standouts are starting to break away from the pack. Expect a few rants, a few laughs, and plenty of proper footy analysis. If you want to understand round four, this episode has you covered. Strap yourselves in, folks — it’s about to get messy.

    30 min

  4. 4D AGO

    FOOTY LOWDOWN | The 3 Big Clubs Under The Pump

    This week, we’re shaking things up and bringing back a format many of you have asked for: a dive into the league’s big stories, followed by a club-by-club breakdown. The first episode each week will focus on the round’s losers, while the midweek follow-up will spotlight the winners, plus my votes and the team of the week. In this episode, we recap a wild round of AFL action, from Brisbane’s commanding win over the Pies to a nail-biter between North and Carlton, and Freo holding on against the Crows. We unpack standout performances, emerging stars, and shocking fades, while also exploring the deeper stories behind the games—from the league’s latest concussion protocols to clubs grappling with injuries, suspensions, and roster pressures. Along the way, Ash gives his take on controversial incidents, rising young talent, and the clubs still trying to find their rhythm early in the season. There’s plenty of footy analysis, a little bit of old-school ranting, and even some local footy love thrown in. This episode has all the insights you need to make sense of the AFL’s current chaos—and what it might mean moving forward. Buckle up—it’s a round worth talking about.

    41 min
  5. LIONS LOWDOWN | No Andrews, No McCluggage, No Worries!

    6D AGO

    LIONS LOWDOWN | No Andrews, No McCluggage, No Worries!

    Round 4 delivered one of those nights that felt bigger than the scoreboard — and on this week’s Lions Lowdown, Ash is here to pull the whole thing apart with his usual mix of storytelling, stats, mischief and unapologetic Brisbane pride. From the nerves (or lack of them), to the build-up, to a pre-game twist from the other mob that raised more eyebrows than it answered, Ash takes you right into the feel of the night before a ball was even bounced. Then it’s on to the game itself — the explosive start, the outrageous highlight that might already have a place reserved in folklore, and the midfield domination that flipped the momentum and never let it go. But this episode is far from just a recap. Ash digs into the selection calls, the odd little subplots swirling around Collingwood, the commentary quirks, the weird and wonderful stats unearthed by Luke, and the shifting media narratives that always seem to orbit us after a big win. You’ll hear who starred, who surprised, and who — in Ash’s words — is going “straight in the bin.” There’s praise, there’s frustration, there’s laughter, there’s one extremely cursed joke about AFL House after dark, and a top-five list that reveals the opposition clubs Ash secretly rates more than you’d expect. It’s sharp, it’s passionate, and it’s full of the kind of takes you’ll be thinking about long after the siren. If you love the Lions, love footy, or just love hearing someone absolutely in their element, this is not one to miss. Tune in — and buckle up. The Lowdown is rolling.

    37 min
  6. 5 MINUTE WARNING | University Went Extinct Then Rose Again

    APR 2

    5 MINUTE WARNING | University Went Extinct Then Rose Again

    Today’s episode winds the clock all the way back — before supercoaches, salary caps or stadium lights — to the chaotic frontier years when Australian football was still being stitched together on muddy paddocks. And right at the heart of that origin story sits an unlikely giant: the Melbourne University Football Club. We trace the club’s beginnings in 1859, when a handful of students unknowingly helped shape a code that barely resembles what we watch today. From obscure early matches and forgotten rivalries to trophies, recesses and reinventions, Uni’s journey twists through the wild, unregulated decades of 19th-century football and into the birth of the VFL itself. Then comes the rise, the struggle, the exodus — and the stunning afterlife. From amateur dominance to wartime heartbreak, from Test cricketers to future AFL powerbrokers, from early women’s football dynasties to the modern Blues and Blacks, the club’s legacy turns out to be far bigger — and far stranger — than its brief VFL stint ever suggested. It’s a story full of surprises, vanished clubs, eccentric rules, academic oddities, unbelievable losing streaks, and the kind of characters you couldn’t invent. And the best part? Even after more than 160 years, some of the most fascinating twists are still hiding in the margins. Dive in to uncover how a team built on books, boots and stubborn ideals ended up leaving fingerprints all over the game as we know it — long after their time in the big league was done.

    12 min

  7. APR 1

    FOOTY LOWDOWN | Round 3 Hits Wild Areas

    This week’s Footy Lowdown is an absolute monster. Round 3 threw everything at us: wild weather, big hits, big statements, and even bigger storylines. From shockers in front of goal to masterclass midfield performances, this episode dives right into a chaotic, fascinating weekend of AFL footy. Every game. Every big moment. Every controversial call. Plus the votes… the takeaways… the players rising… the teams wobbling… and my fresh tips for Round 4. It’s a full, fiery, fast-paced breakdown of a round that delivered absolutely everything — and maybe raised even more questions heading into next week. Hit play and dive in.

    48 min
  8. LIONS LOWDOWN | Big Hits, A Big Win & The Roys Return

    APR 1

    LIONS LOWDOWN | Big Hits, A Big Win & The Roys Return

    G’day Lions fans — Ash is back and this week delivers just about everything except a quiet moment. From Fitzroy nostalgia to Marvel mayhem to a much-needed win, there’s plenty to unpack without spoiling a thing. We kick things off at Fitzroy Bowls Club for the first Historical Society night of the year. There’s jumper drama, colour-clash conspiracies, and a return of a beloved Fitzroy design. Then it’s off to Marvel Stadium for a strangely timed matchup that somehow becomes our first win of the year. Expect talk of momentum swings, midfield muscle, surprise tags, unexpected role changes, a forward line that finally clicks — and a backline held together by tape, hope and a Swiss Army knife of a teammate. There’s also a cameo from the MRO, who, for once, behaves like a rational being. We head to the VFL too, with debuts, comebacks, late surges and a few standout performers worth circling for the future. After that, it’s Media Watch, Ticks, Crosses, and Ash’s favourite segment of the year so far: the Bin and the Basket — featuring a suspension saga, a quiet masterclass in professionalism, and a few media takes that probably should’ve stayed in the drafts. Plus: • The best Lions in each line, • A joke at Collingwood’s expense, • Ash’s Pod of the Week, and • A special Top Five sent in by a listener. And to close it out, a look ahead to a huge Thursday night clash — a must-win game, national TV, and a few selection questions looming large. It’s all Lions, all passion, all chaos… and absolutely no balance whatsoever. Hit play and dive in.

    29 min
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Your home for smart, sharp and entertaining Aussie sports chat. Tune in for Brisbane Lions Lowdown, 5 Minute Warning and The Footy Lowdown—your weekly fix of footy insights, analysis and storytelling. When Summer rolls around, switch gears with Weird World of Cricket, diving into the quirkiest tales the game has to offer. Footy. Cricket. Stories. All in one place. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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  • Creator
    Jamcast Studios
  • Years Active
    2024 - 2026
  • Episodes
    212
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Jamcast Studios
  • Show Website
    The Footy Lowdown

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