The Drill

Herald Sun
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The Herald Sun and Champion Data’s new footy podcast will take fans into the minds of an AFL coach. Offering never-before-seen statistics, our gurus will explain to listeners exactly what their team needs to do to win every week. Tailored for hardcore footy fans, it will use statistics to drill deeper into a range of footy issues just like the ardent boffins at every club. Hosted by Sam Landsberger and Daniel Hoyne, the snappy show will be to the point and promises to educate passionate fans about how the game is played.

  1. 2017 AFL trades review

    10/20/2017

    2017 AFL trades review

    Every club spins their trade period as a success but what do the numbers say? Sam Landsberger and Champion Data analyst Daniel Hoyne drill into the stats behind every club's trade moves and look ahead to the draft.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    37 min
  2. Trade special: Bombers' big steal

    10/16/2017

    Trade special: Bombers' big steal

    Essendon has scored a huge trade win, but it might not be who you think. And they should abort their plan to turn Jake Stringer into a midfielder. Sam Landsberger and Champion Data analyst Daniel Hoyne get back in the studio to drill into the numbers behind the deals for Gary Ablett, Jack Watts, Jake Lever and more.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    27 min
  3. Grand Final mythbusters

    09/27/2017

    Grand Final mythbusters

    The Crows score way more than Richmond and the Tigers' intense pressure eclipses Adelaide - right? In a Grand Final preview for serious footy fans, Sam Landsberger and Champion Data's Daniel Hoyne reveal the numbers aren't always what you think. Where the biggest game of the year will be won and lost, where Dustin Martin has to start, who should play on Eddie Betts plus  what went wrong for Geelong and GWS. You know the drill!  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    34 min
  4. Can Giants handle Tiger heat?

    09/20/2017

    Can Giants handle Tiger heat?

    In a special preliminary final edition of The Drill, Sam Landsberger and Champion Data analyst Daniel Hoyne reveal what Richmond must do to win, the perfect match-up for Dustin Martin, why Patrick Dangerfield has to start in the middle against Adelaide and who will poll the most votes on Brownlow night - the answer might surprise you. You know the Drill!  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    32 min
  5. The one stat that's killing the Cats

    09/13/2017

    The one stat that's killing the Cats

    Geelong's Achilles heel is Sydney's strength. Uh oh. Sam Landsberger and Champion Data analyst Daniel Hoyne drill into the semi-finals, reveal why West Coast can win, the silver lining of the Essendon drugs saga and why Ken Hinkley is pulling his hair out. You know the drill!  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    26 min
  6. Finals Week 1 special: The most important stats to your team

    09/07/2017

    Finals Week 1 special: The most important stats to your team

    Herald Sun's Sam Landsberger and Champion Data analyst Daniel Hoyne drill into all four finals games and probe the stats that matter most in each.  You know the drill!  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    34 min
  7. Rising Star extra

    08/30/2017

    Rising Star extra

    Should a Magpie be in discussions for the Rising Star Award? Sam Landsberger and Daniel Hoyne drill into the stats of this year's best new faces and predict the winner.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    5 min
  8. What went wrong for your team this year

    08/30/2017

    What went wrong for your team this year

    The Herald Sun's Sam Landsberger and Champion Data analyst Daniel Hoyne drill into all 10 teams that missed the finals to reveal the key stats that tell their story of 2017 plus why North Melbourne needs Dustin Martin, why Carlton should let Bryce Gibbs go and the stat where Fremantle ranks 171 per cent worse than any other team. You know the drill!  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    37 min
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The Herald Sun and Champion Data’s new footy podcast will take fans into the minds of an AFL coach. Offering never-before-seen statistics, our gurus will explain to listeners exactly what their team needs to do to win every week. Tailored for hardcore footy fans, it will use statistics to drill deeper into a range of footy issues just like the ardent boffins at every club. Hosted by Sam Landsberger and Daniel Hoyne, the snappy show will be to the point and promises to educate passionate fans about how the game is played.

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  • Creator
    Herald Sun
  • Years Active
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  • Episodes
    17
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