ABC AFL Daily

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Corbin Middlemas and Ben Cameron are joined by a rotating cast of AFL legends, including some of the sharpest minds in the game, to pull apart the biggest stories in Aussie Rules. Friday: We unpack Thursday night footy and get across the AFL landscape with former Richmond star Brett Deledio as the trio preview the round ahead. Saturday: Legendary Collingwood coach Mick Malthouse and premiership winner Luke Ball join Corbin to cover Friday night footy and the stories that have footy fans talking. Sunday: Who were the biggest winners and losers from the round? We tell you what mattered most from the weekend action as the team breaks it all down. Monday: Carlton champion Marc Murphy drops by to help Corbin and Ben chop up the major talking points from the round. Tuesday: We watch the Monday AFL shows, so you didn't have to. Bulldogs thinking man Bob Murphy and Corbin go deeper on the stories that are driving the AFL industry.

  1. 15 hr ago

    Who will deal with the straight set scaries?

    Brisbane and Fremantle are in the crosshairs this weekend with their top four advantage on the line. Corbin, Ben and Brett Deledio take you through both finals and discuss which team could wilt under pressure. Should the Dockers do away with ‘Wharfie Time’ or press it early in the game to get it over and done with? Plus, did Geelong keep some aces up their sleeve in their last meeting in Perth and use their September experience to bundle our Fremantle? Adelaide have received a blueprint from the Swans on how to beat Brisbane, the big question is can they implement it. And will the Lions defensive frailties of 2026 come back to bite them against a Crows team with a red hot Rankine and inspirational captain in Jordan Dawson? It's Grand Final live show time too, click here to get tickets to our show at The Railway Hotel in Fitzroy North on Thursday Sept 24 with Corbin, Ben, Bob Murphy and Brett Deledio. ABC AFL commentators Corbin Middlemas and Ben Cameron are joined by a rolling squad of former AFL players and legends of the game to analyse matches, deep dive the stories dominating the footy landscape, recap game highlights and talk through the latest AFL ladder standings. Our squad of Aussie Rules legends runs deep with champion ex-players like Brett Deledio, Marc Murphy and Luke Ball, record-holding coach Mick Malthouse and many more. The team discuss everything from AFL games and fixtures, to the AFL draft and key players' performance, and of course our highlights of the year; AFL Grand Final and AFL State of Origin. For more Australian Rules Football podcast content, catch every episode of ‘The ABC AFL Daily Podcast’, hosted by Corbin Middlemas and Ben Cameron on ABC listen or wherever you get your podcasts, and get in touch with them on social media via @abc_sport

  2. 2 days ago

    Bob Murphy's Tim English hunch and the Clarkson decision vs delivery

    Silly season has started early and Bob's gut feeling says Tim English won't play again for the Dogs, there's sadness around Jake Kolodjashnij's footy career stalling, alignment issues at North Melbourne and why the Crows were right to not guarantee Matthew Nicks' job before their final. Plus, the boys try and sort out who sits where in the premiership pecking order, why Brisbane look tired rather than distracted and whether Justin Longmuir can help Fremantle avoid straight sets. ABC AFL commentators Corbin Middlemas and Ben Cameron are joined by a rolling squad of former AFL players and legends of the game to analyse matches, deep dive the stories dominating the footy landscape, recap game highlights and talk through the latest AFL ladder standings. Our squad of Aussie Rules legends runs deep with champion ex-players like Brett Deledio, Marc Murphy and Luke Ball, record-holding coach Mick Malthouse and many more. The team discuss everything from AFL games and fixtures, to the AFL draft and key players' performance, and of course our highlights of the year; AFL Grand Final and AFL State of Origin. For more Australian Rules Football podcast content, catch every episode of ‘The ABC AFL Daily Podcast’, hosted by Corbin Middlemas and Ben Cameron on ABC listen or wherever you get your podcasts, and get in touch with them on social media via @abc_sport

  3. 3 days ago

    AFL Monday: Carlton great believes the Blues are a 2027 top six team

    Marc Murphy grades Carlton’s 2026 season and likes the look of their future, even after they bowed out of the finals race. How does Corbin rank the likelihood of the potential Grand Final matchups? Plus, we asked you what sporting memorabilia you’ve found in the op shop, after Alastair Clarkson made a large blue-and-white donation to Vinnies.

  4. 4 days ago

    Wildcards wiped out as the top six become the last six

    With the Wildcard teams eliminated, is the team still fans of the extra finals match? Was Thursday night’s result more a case of good Hawthorn or bad Fremantle? What made Sydney’s win so impressive? And what grades do Carlton and the Bulldogs deserve?

  5. 5 days ago

    AFL Saturday: Malthouse on Clarko 'The way it was done was humiliating'

    AFL Saturday, with Corbin Middlemas, Mick Malthouse and Luke Ball, discussing the big issues making news in Week 1 of the AFL Finals Series. Can the Dockers bounce back after being found wanting against the Hawks? Is Matthew Nicks coaching for his survival tonight? Was Clarko disrespected by the Kangaroos? And how far can the Cats progress? Geelong Premiership defender Tom Stewart joins the team after his side ended Carlton's campaign with a 33 point victory at the MCG Friday night. For more Australian Rules Football podcast content, catch every episode of ‘The ABC AFL Daily Podcast’, hosted by Corbin Middlemas and Ben Cameron on ABC listen or wherever you get your podcasts, and get in touch with them on social media via @abc_sport

  6. 3 Sept

    North Melbourne's brutal honesty on Clarkson and who could cause an upset?

    Brett Deledio reckons "honesty is always the best policy" and there's no doubt the Kangaroos were up front about Alastair Clarkson's sacking. Corbin, Ben and Lids applaud the straight talking and examine which direction North Melbourne go next. The second week of finals is here too and there's plenty at stake. The Fremantle and Hawks winner gets the good side of the draw, the Max Holmes decision is pivotal and the Crows hunger should be second to none. Plus, which game looms as an upset and why the Swans personnel changes might actually help their chances. ABC AFL commentators Corbin Middlemas and Ben Cameron are joined by a rolling squad of former AFL players and legends of the game to analyse matches, deep dive the stories dominating the footy landscape, recap game highlights and talk through the latest AFL ladder standings. Our squad of Aussie Rules legends runs deep with champion ex-players like Brett Deledio, Marc Murphy and Luke Ball, record-holding coach Mick Malthouse and many more. The team discuss everything from AFL games and fixtures, to the AFL draft and key players' performance, and of course our highlights of the year; AFL Grand Final and AFL State of Origin. For more Australian Rules Football podcast content, catch every episode of ‘The ABC AFL Daily Podcast’, hosted by Corbin Middlemas and Ben Cameron on ABC listen or wherever you get your podcasts, and get in touch with them on social media via @abc_sport

  7. 1 Sept

    The Pendlebury winners and losers and is Matthew Nicks' job on the line?

    Corbin & Adam Ramanauskas devoured the Monday shows and have got thoughts on the biggest stories leading into week two of the finals. How is it possible that Matthew Nicks is coaching for his job this weekend and why does the public have that information? Who out of the Magpies, Suns, AFL and Pendlebury himself loses from his move north? Plus the games have begun surrounding Zak Butters, there's list manager questions around the Blues and Pies and a big selection squeeze at Brisbane. ABC AFL commentators Corbin Middlemas and Ben Cameron are joined by a rolling squad of former AFL players and legends of the game to analyse matches, deep dive the stories dominating the footy landscape, recap game highlights and talk through the latest AFL ladder standings. Our squad of Aussie Rules legends runs deep with champion ex-players like Brett Deledio, Marc Murphy and Luke Ball, record-holding coach Mick Malthouse and many more. The team discuss everything from AFL games and fixtures, to the AFL draft and key players' performance, and of course our highlights of the year; AFL Grand Final and AFL State of Origin. For more Australian Rules Football podcast content, catch every episode of ‘The ABC AFL Daily Podcast’, hosted by Corbin Middlemas and Ben Cameron on ABC listen or wherever you get your podcasts, and get in touch with them on social media via @abc_sport

  8. 31 Aug

    AFL Monday: Finals contenders and trade whispers worth watching

    Wildcard round is in the rear-view mirror, are Melbourne fans mad they now won't have fixtures in September? Can Blues fans believe they've made it this far? Are the Bulldogs the underdogs in Adelaide? Who are your team's X-factor players, and who can ignite the Hawks? Plus, all the latest trade whispers.

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Corbin Middlemas and Ben Cameron are joined by a rotating cast of AFL legends, including some of the sharpest minds in the game, to pull apart the biggest stories in Aussie Rules. Friday: We unpack Thursday night footy and get across the AFL landscape with former Richmond star Brett Deledio as the trio preview the round ahead. Saturday: Legendary Collingwood coach Mick Malthouse and premiership winner Luke Ball join Corbin to cover Friday night footy and the stories that have footy fans talking. Sunday: Who were the biggest winners and losers from the round? We tell you what mattered most from the weekend action as the team breaks it all down. Monday: Carlton champion Marc Murphy drops by to help Corbin and Ben chop up the major talking points from the round. Tuesday: We watch the Monday AFL shows, so you didn't have to. Bulldogs thinking man Bob Murphy and Corbin go deeper on the stories that are driving the AFL industry.

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  • Creator
    ABC Australia
  • Years Active
    2024 - 2026
  • Episodes
    248
  • Rating
    Clean
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