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The 7AFL Podcast Feed is your one-stop destination for everything AFL from Channel 7. Catch every episode of The Agenda Setters, plus exclusive interviews, breaking news, expert opinions and the biggest talking points from the world of footy. + NEW - The Breakers - Go inside the stories shaping the AFL with 7NEWS journalists Tom Morris, Mitch Cleary and Xander McGuire. Footy’s news breakers take you behind the headlines, revealing how the biggest stories broke, what’s happening behind the scenes and the news you need to know. New episodes every week.  Hit follow and never miss a moment.

  1. 7h ago

    7 Days to Go in Free Agency, Geelong Star’s Future & Brisbane Begin Coaching Search | The Agenda Setters

    Tonight on The Agenda Setters, there’s just seven days to go in AFL free agency, and the player movement action is heating up. We have the latest on Geelong star Gryan Miers’ future, while Zane Duursma’s movements come under the microscope. Plus, Brisbane begin their search for a new coach, with the panel discussing who could be in the mix to take over at the Lions. All that, plus plenty of footy news, debate and your favourite segments on The Agenda Setters. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    7 Days to Go in Free Agency, Geelong Star’s Future & Brisbane Begin Coaching Search | The Agenda Setters

  2. 1d ago

    How to Decode What Clubs Are REALLY Saying During Trade Week | The Breakers

    The Breakers take you inside Trade Week, revealing how deals get broken, stories get hedged and what really happens behind the scenes in AFL newsrooms. Billy Brownless somehow beat Mitch to breaking the Zach Merrett deal... Tom reveals the language to listen for during Trade Week and how clubs avoid actually saying a player is staying Xander takes us inside the awkward logistics of TV news, from triple crosses to two-shots and staged handshakes The boys explain the art of “hedging” when you know something is happening but can’t quite report it Plus, the mysterious “Staff Writer”, a potential twilight Grand Final and the six phrases banned in AFL newsrooms 🎧 LiSTNR | Apple Podcasts | Spotify The stories behind the stories - and the conversations that normally stay between footy’s biggest news breakers! 📲 Subscribe to the 7AFL podcast feed on LiSTNR, Apple Podcasts and Spotify so you don’t miss an episode. New episodes every week.  0:50 The role of AFL media managers2:58 The awkward logistics of a triple cross5:20 Should Rowan Marshall have gone to the St Kilda B&F?7:35 Inside the very different AFL club B&Fs10:57 Who fronts a coaching sacking vs an appointment?12:56 The mystery of the “Staff Writer”15:20 Zach Merrett and Andrew Welsh’s dramatic change in position16:55 Billy Brownless breaks the Merrett deal19:15 Butters, Chris Scott and the Cats20:35 Jarryd Roughead’s first Trade Period as Adelaide list boss23:05 Gubby Allen’s infamous press conference23:25 Trade Period clichés24:05 The language to listen for during Trade Week25:15 Is a twilight Grand Final coming in 2028?29:35 How the Bobby Hill exclusive came together30:35 Two-shots, handshakes and the tricks behind TV news36:25 How promoting an exclusive can tip off rival journalists37:50 Charlie Curnow rewind: “We were enemies at the time”39:00 The art of hedging a story40:55 Mitch on "shitting himself" over the Merrett deal42:05 What AFLW media is missing43:40 Why Tom wasn’t invited to the Copeland Trophy?!45:15 The six phrases banned in AFL newsrooms46:40 Injury carnage, the big dance and the worst kept secret See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    How to Decode What Clubs Are REALLY Saying During Trade Week | The Breakers

  3. 2d ago

    Merrett to the Hawks + Marshall Boycotts Saints BNF | The Agenda Setters

    Tonight on The Agenda Setters, Mitch Cleary has all the latest details on Zach Merrett’s move to Hawthorn. Plus, Rowan Marshall boycotts St Kilda’s Best & Fairest — the panel unpacks why the Saints star is staying away from tonight’s event. And Tom Mitchell explains why he believes Nick Watson is the smartest footballer in the AFL. All that, plus plenty of footy news, debate and your favourite segments on The Agenda Setters. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Merrett to the Hawks + Marshall Boycotts Saints BNF | The Agenda Setters

  4. Sep 30

    Who Pressed The Wharfie Time Button... | The Agenda Setters

    Tonight on The Agenda Setters, we reveal new information on who pressed the button for ‘Wharfie Time’ during the Grand Final. Mitch Cleary joins us with the latest on Chris Fagan’s future, while we also reveal the details on how Zach Merrett could make his way to Hawthorn. All that, plus plenty of footy news, debate and your favourite segments on The Agenda Setters. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Who Pressed The Wharfie Time Button... | The Agenda Setters

  5. Sep 29

    After the Grand Final Siren: Club Lies, Rooms Chaos & XXXXs with Leigh Matthews | The Breakers

    The Breakers take you behind the scenes of Grand Final Day and into the moments you didn’t see on the broadcast. A coin toss sent Mitch into the losing rooms and Xander into the winners... Xander reveals how he ended up drinking a XXXX with Leigh Matthews after the game The future of Wharfie time  Brisbane called Dayne Zorko’s injury a corky before it was revealed to be a hamstring - should clubs ever lie to the media? The boys unpack the Norm Smith Medal voting, the drinking debate and where the process went wrong Plus, Justin Longmuir’s future, why Chris Fagan might be the AFL Coach’s biggest media nuffie and the madness of Trade Period 🎧 LiSTNR | Apple Podcasts | Spotify The stories behind the stories - and the conversations that normally stay between footy’s biggest news breakers! 📲 Subscribe to the 7AFL podcast feed on LiSTNR, Apple Podcasts and Spotify so you don’t miss an episode. New episode every week! 1:14 Grand Final Day + hedging stories before the bounce7:49 The Freo fan gifted four Grand Final tickets11:04 Winners’ rooms vs losers’ rooms15:28 Interviewing losing players after the siren21:10 XXXXs with Leigh Matthews23:37 The rules around Wharfie Time25:37 The Zorko injury - corky or hamstring?26:32 Should clubs lie to journos?32:02 The Norm Smith voting debate34:09 Should Norm Smith voters be drinking?38:57 Justin Longmuir’s contract situation40:43 Chris Fagan - footy’s biggest media nuffie?43:10 Will Chris Fagan coach on in 2027?47:35 Trade Period madness48:44 Tom’s huge GWS story from the past50:07 Why every player gets better during Trade Period See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    After the Grand Final Siren: Club Lies, Rooms Chaos & XXXXs with Leigh Matthews | The Breakers

  6. Sep 28

    Trade Edition + Liam Pickering In Studio | The Agenda Setters

    On this episode of The Agenda Setters, Tom Mitchell breaks down a Grand Final for the ages, dissecting the biggest moments, key performances and the moments that shaped the game. Mitch Cleary brings all the latest trade news, with the player movement landscape beginning to take shape. Plus, Liam Pickering joins the panel to reveal why his client, John Longmire, is joining Essendon. All that, plus plenty of footy news, debate and your favourite segments on The Agenda Setters. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Trade Edition + Liam Pickering In Studio | The Agenda Setters

  7. Sep 22

    Inside the Brownlow After-Party “It’s Story Speed Dating” | The Breakers

    Mitch Cleary, Tom Morris and Xander McGuire pull back the curtain on the Brownlow, the after-party and the huge stories dominating the footy world. • The Brownlow after-party delivers - The Wiz didn’t even know there was one, before finding out what it’s like to leave with footy’s Mick Jagger • Inside the Lachie Neale story - Tom reveals how he broke it, how it unfolded behind the scenes and how he managed to cut Mitch’s lunch • Why working the Brownlow is like “story speed dating” - and the tactics journos use to work the room • Xander reveals what surprised him most at his first Brownlow, including what viewers at home never see • The tension gets real between Tom and Xander over the Josh Fraser coaching story • Plus, Nick Daicos at his polished best, clubs pitching themselves to Lachie Whitfield, the Twitter account that can stitch up reporters and Media Performer of the Week 🎧 LiSTNR | Apple Podcasts | Spotify The stories behind the stories - and the conversations that normally stay between footy’s biggest news breakers! 📲 Subscribe to the 7AFL podcast feed on LiSTNR, Apple Podcasts and Spotify so you don’t miss an episode. New episode every week! 1:00 – Inside the Brownlow5:00 – The Wiz had no idea there was a Brownlow after-party!6:00 – What it’s like walking out of the Brownlow with “Mick Jagger”9:20 – What it’s really like working the Brownlow red carpet10:20 – Why Brownlow night is the perfect time to “take out the trash”14:00 – What surprised Xander at his first Brownlow18:30 – Why the Brownlow is “story speed dating” for journalists19:00 – Xander meets Dipper… and gets screamed at about the NFL 21:00 – Inside how the Lachie Neale suspension story unfolded21:30 – How Tom broke the Lachie Neale story22:15 – Has Xander finally embraced “Russian dolling”?26:30 – Looking back at the incredible Buddy Franklin-to-Sydney story27:40 – How AFL clubs pitch themselves to players like Lachie Whitfield 31:00 – How Sam McClure got stitched up by a Channel 9 headline33:00 – The Twitter account that terrifies footy reporters33:30 – What’s happening with Dan Houston?38:00 – The Greg Swann story and the media mop-up 42:30 – Media Performer of the Week44:15 – STORY SWOOPING: Tom v Xander over the Josh Fraser story48:30 – Why Mitch loves seeing Xander get fired up49:00 – Patrick Dangerfield’s feedback after missing the Top 5 Media Savvy Players See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Inside the Brownlow After-Party “It’s Story Speed Dating” | The Breakers

  8. Sep 16

    Adam Simpson To North Melbourne? | The Agenda Setters

    Tonight on The Agenda Setters, has Adam Simpson entered the race to become North Melbourne’s next head coach? The panel has the latest on the Kangaroos’ coaching search and the names emerging as the club closes in on a decision. There’s also more on the potential coaching decisions at Adelaide, with the latest developments from the Crows under the microscope. Plus, Dayne Zorko joins us ahead of a huge preliminary final, discussing the Lions’ preparations and everything at stake this weekend. All that, plus your favourite segments and plenty more footy news and debate on The Agenda Setters. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Adam Simpson To North Melbourne? | The Agenda Setters
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The 7AFL Podcast Feed is your one-stop destination for everything AFL from Channel 7. Catch every episode of The Agenda Setters, plus exclusive interviews, breaking news, expert opinions and the biggest talking points from the world of footy. + NEW - The Breakers - Go inside the stories shaping the AFL with 7NEWS journalists Tom Morris, Mitch Cleary and Xander McGuire. Footy’s news breakers take you behind the headlines, revealing how the biggest stories broke, what’s happening behind the scenes and the news you need to know. New episodes every week.  Hit follow and never miss a moment.

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    2025 - 2026
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