AFL Daily
Get the latest AFL news and storylines in 20 minutes every weekday morning as Damian Barrett and AFL.com.au's team of journalists cover the hottest topics on and off the field. And every Wednesday, catch the midweek Round-Table, where Damo is joined by Nat Edwards, Josh Gabelich and Sarah Olle to debate everything happening around the league, on the field and off.
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Michael Whiting, Nathan Schmook, Bharat Sundaresan and Emily Patterson bring you the latest footy news on AFL Daily.
Fremantle v Geelong tonight could be a potential GF match up later this year. Josh Rachele's gone to another level this year for the Crows. Adam Kingsley admits he got selection wrong last weekend with Jesse Hogan and the "rift" at the SUNS is a mountain out of a molehill.
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Nat Edwards, Riley Beveridge and Damian Barrett discuss all the latest footy news on AFL Daily.
On today's episode:
- The panel dissects Paul Curtis’ suspension, and Jy Simpkin’s passionate Instagram response
- Damian Barrett talks about the Swans’ obsession with the win/loss column
- The prospect of capping the length of player contracts is debated
- Logan Morris is a wanted man!
- Nat offers up some Wednesday Wisdom ...
Nat Edwards, Sarah Olle and Damian Barrett discuss all the latest footy news on AFL Daily.
Talking points:
- Damian Barrett gives the latest on Essendon
- If you could add an agenda item to the AFL CEO conference, what would it be? The panel has their say.
- Sarah Olle brings back an old favourite segment, Go with your gut
- Regular segments: Get it off your chest, Fact or furphy, ‘Yes, I said that’
Joel Peterson and Cal Twomey discuss all the latest footy news on AFL Daily.
On today's episode:
- Cal outlines the big month ahead of Andrew Welsh and the Bombers
- Dean Solomon is adamant he ‘hasn’t thought’ about the Bombers’ coaching role
- On the back of three straight losses, the Suns have slipped to 9th. We take a look at why.
- West Coast have been ultra competitiv...
Damian Barrett and Joel Peterson bring you the latest news on AFL Daily.
Liam Ryan has proved to be more than a handy recruit for the Saints in the past fortnight with 11 goals next to his name.
Paul Curtis has been suspended for 3 matches, will he be heading to the tribunal to challenge?
Melbourne are playing an exciting brand of footy that is must-watch, while the Swans are winning ugly at the top of the table.
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Damian Barrett and Joel Peterson bring you the latest news on AFL Daily.
Adelaide put in their best performance of the season walking all over the Western Bulldogs with a 9 goal first quarter.
Eric Hipwood returns for the Lions, Toby Nankervis remains a "test" at the Tigers.
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Michael Whiting, Nathan Schmook, Bharat Sundaresan and Emily Patterson bring you the latest footy news on AFL Daily.
Tonight we're at Marvel Stadium with the close-finishing Crows facing off against the Dogs who've been the kings of the close contest in 2026.
What has Fish made of the SUNS to date? How far ahead are the Dockers from the rest?
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Nat Edwards and Riley Beveridge discuss all the latest footy news on AFL Daily.
Talking points:
- 0:36 - 7:55: Luke Beveridge and the Dogs' pursuit of Zak Butters
- 7:55 - 13:00: We recap a huge night at the AFL Hall of Fame
- 13:30 - 14:50: The Pies are set to challenge Billy Frampton’s 3 match ban
- 16:15 - 18:25: The Saints don’t leave Victoria once in their final 10 games of the season
- 18:25 - 19:35: Nat offers up some...
Nat Edwards, Riley Beveridge and Damian Barrett discuss all the latest footy news on AFL Daily.
Talking points:
- We recap a huge day yesterday, on and off the field
- Damian Barrett hands out his MVP votes for R13
- Is Jordan Dawson on track to be the All-Aus captain?
- ‘Yes, I said that’ thanks to Didi
- Nat counts down the top 5 game breakers
- Regular segments: Get it off your chest, Fact or furphy
Damian Barrett and Joel Peterson bring you the latest news on AFL Daily.
It was a butchering in Bunbury as the Dockers made it 12 straight wins, Sydney had to toil and produce a miracle comeback against the Saints.
Dimma's frustrations are showing at the SUNS while the Blues have made it four in a row under Josh Fraser.
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Damian Barrett and Joel Peterson bring you the latest news on AFL Daily.
The cardiac Crows in 2026 have put up another 1-point performance to the good, led by their heart and soul captain Jordan Dawson.
Dimma Hardwick is standing staunch about his contracted players, Dean Solomon's focus remains on the Essendon playing group while Cody Weightman makes his long-awaited return tonight.
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Michael Whiting, Nathan Schmook, Bharat Sundaresan and Emily Patterson bring you the latest footy news on AFL Daily.
Adelaide open the round tonight against the Cats. Can the return of the Texan help the Crows to a memorable victory and a springboard towards September?
West Coast are ahead of schedule when they face off against Port Adelaide this weekend, while the Lions and the SUNS do battle for the first time since the 2025 semi...
Nat Edwards, Riley Beveridge and Damian Barrett discuss all the latest footy news on AFL Daily.
Talking points:
- James Hird is readying himself for the ‘process’, but should Essendon have one? Damian Barrett doesn’t think so.
- The Bombers have put forward a request for assistance from the AFL at season’s end. Are they deserving?
- Bec and Jan Daniher have spoken ahead of The Big Freeze on Monday
- Zac Bailey ...
Nat Edwards, Riley Beveridge and Damian Barrett discuss all the latest footy news on AFL Daily.
Talking points:
- The panel runs through the mid-season All Australian side as voted by AFL.com.au reporters
- A mid-season review of the contenders, the teams we haven’t given up on, the teams who are languishing and…...
Joel Peterson and Cal Twomey discuss all the latest footy news on AFL Daily.
Talking points:
- 0:30 - 8:00: Cal outlines why the Bombers should speak to James Hird sooner rather than later
- 8:00 - 13:25: We run through five changes Josh Fraser has implemented in his short tenure as interim coach
- 13:25 - 17:25: Are the Saints all spend, no substance?
- 18:00 - 20:35: The Giants are starting to click, can they make a charge toward fi...
Damian Barrett and Joel Peterson bring you the latest news on AFL Daily.
West Coast has recorded its fourth win for the season over Essendon. Interim coach Dean Solomon taking the reins after the club sacked Brad Scott last week.
Fremantle are rightly the current premiership favourites with their 11th win in a row, overcoming the Lions at the Gabba. GWS accounted for the Demons in Alice Springs.
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Joel Peterson and Cal Twomey bring you this Saturday feature edition of AFL Daily.
Harley Reid has run with the #1 pick tag next to his name across the first 50 games of his career.
Cal Twomey is AFL.com.au draft guru, he tracked Harley well before his draft year and had the opportunity to spend an hour with the Eagles gun last week in Melbourne.
>>> Read Cal Twomey's piece with Harley Reid.
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Damian Barrett and Joe Pignataro bring you the latest footy news on AFL Daily.
Hawthorn toyed with the Saints last night at Marvel Stadium, and a box ticked with the return of their best player - Will Day.
Carlton has announced his coaching selection committee headed up by Graham Wright. It's time to get Hird back to Essendon and the Lions aren't hitting the panic button despite sitting 8th on the ladder.
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Michael Whiting, Nathan Schmook, Bharat Sundaresan and Emily Patterson bring you the latest footy news on AFL Daily.
GWS are backing in their cavalry to head to Alice Springs and prove to the footy world their thumping victory over the reigning premiers isn't a false dawn or a one-off.
Brisbane have got a season-shaping contest against the Dockers this weekend. Plus, it's mid-season report time for Adelaide and Port who have ...
Riley Beveridge and Damian Barrett analyse James Hird’s potential return to the Bombers from all angles.
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