The Benchwarmers

Geelong Advertiser

The Benchwarmers is a weekly podcast that provides an in-depth look at the burning issues in the GFL, BFL and GDFL every Wednesday. Hard hitting and to the point, this is more than just an preview and review show.

  1. 09/15/2022

    The Benchwarmers podcast: GFL grand final fever

    The last weekend of local footy grand finals is here (not that Ollie knows it) and it shapes as a cracker. Join Matt as he gets Ollie fired up for GFNL deciders in footy and netball. They also break down the epic GDFL GF between Bannockburn and Inverleigh. The boys will be back next week with our season reviews! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    54 min

  2. 09/07/2022

    The Benchwarmers: BFL GF review & more

    Matt and Ollie break down BFL grand final day, Colac's abrupt demise, the battle for the Golden Plains in the GDFL grand final, and dive into local netball finals in every league. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    43 min

  3. 08/25/2022

    The Benchwarmers: GFL finals preview

    Matt and Ollie preview two massive games for the first week of GFL finals, an unbeatable Torquay BFL side, Whitley Medal results and all the latest netball news.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    52 min

  4. 08/17/2022

    The Benchwarmers: Finals kick off with a bang

    The Bellarine finals are underway and the GDFL will soon follow. Barnsey is joined by Matt to run through all the GDFL previews and GFL news before he is booted off the pod for Ollie to run through all the BFL happenings. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    42 min

  5. 08/11/2022

    The Benchwarmers: Bumper BFL finals preview

    The sun is shining and finals are in the air as Ollie and Barnsey discuss all the ins and outs of the BFL finals, which netball team cost itself a top-5 finish and runners wearing hats.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    44 min

  6. 07/28/2022

    The Benchwarmers: Is the GFL top five set?

    The Addy's local footy experts answer all the big questions. Where's the best atmosphere at local footy game? Is the GFL top five set? Who finishes fifth in the BFL? Is the 100 goal mark achievable for any of our leading goalkickers? All that and more See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    46 min

  7. 06/30/2022

    The Benchwarmers: Dual byes, a TV star and GDFL keys

    Ollie and Matt talk where things sit at the GFL and BFL mid-season break, Tony Armstrong's looming Seagulls debut and the key GDFL contests this weekend. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    46 min

  8. 06/23/2022

    The Benchwarmers: Big gun gone and top 5 fever

    St Mary's star Harry Benson's injury will have massive implications on ladder standings and Mathieson Medal odds, plus how does the top five change for each of the leagues? Join Ollie Nash, Matthew Forrest and Josh Barnes (again!) as they discuss all things local footy. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    41 min
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About

The Benchwarmers is a weekly podcast that provides an in-depth look at the burning issues in the GFL, BFL and GDFL every Wednesday. Hard hitting and to the point, this is more than just an preview and review show.

Information

  • Creator
    Geelong Advertiser
  • Years Active
    2019 - 2022
  • Episodes
    44
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2026 News Corp Australia
  • Show Website
    The Benchwarmers