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In this Thursday's special interview-only episode of W Daily, Sophie Welsh has a very informal chat to Gold Coast co-captain Niamh McLaughlin both before and after her time as part of the Irish team in the NAB AFLW Australia v Ireland game.
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Kaitlyn Ferber, Phoebe McWilliams and Sophie Welsh discuss the players who were unlucky to miss selection in Australia’s rep footy side, why new ruck rules could see an increase in scoring, and why the next Australia v Ireland game should be played in the Emerald Isle
Time codes:
00:20 - Introducing the Wednesday crew
03:25 - Phoebe’s Phive: Players unlucky to miss Aus v Ire selection
10:12 - Why Is No On...
Sarah Black, Sophie Welsh and Dylan Bolch take you into the Australian team’s camp, the stories that didn’t make the cut, and look ahead to the Spud’s Game double-header
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Joel Peterson, Kaitlyn Ferber, and Gemma Bastiani discuss the success of Australia v Ireland on Saturday, what it was like to be in the Irish camp, if the margin reflects the quality of the game, and where to next?
Timecodes:
0:32 - Best thing we saw
3:55 - The game itself
7:25 - Collateral damage for Ellie McKenzie
8:28 - Players with extra strings to their bow
12:48 - What it was like inside the Irish camp
15:34...
Sarah Black, Emily Patterson, and Gemma Bastiani chat all things Australia v Ireland: Who wins, who's best on ground, and who are we excited to see play together.
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Phoebe McWilliams and Sophie Welsh take a look at Geelong and Fremantle ahead of the 2026 AFLW season, discussing how the Cats will cover the loss of some experienced players and whether Fremantle will have any lingering injury concerns.
Timecodes:
0:10 - The vibe at Geelong after big outs and ins
3:28 - A watch on Cats star after two injured seasons
5:00 - How Freo can build on a strong end to 2025
6:50 - New Docker i...
Phoebe McWilliams and Gemma Bastiani delve into the changing landscape of Melbourne, and what needs to go right for Carlton to remain in the mix.
Timecodes:
0:50 - Can the Blues back up last year's form?
5:05 - Why Sophie McKay remains the player to watch
6:03 - Melbourne in an interesting spot
10:01 - How a rule change may give fans a different look at this inaugural player
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Sarah Black and Gemma Bastiani take a look at Brisbane and Richmond ahead of the 2026 AFLW season, discussing how the Lions come back from a big Grand Final loss, and the player that can reshape the Tigers
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Sarah Black and Gemma Bastiani look ahead for everyone's favourite youngsters West Coast, and the juggernaut that is North Melbourne.
Episode guide:
0:29 - Can West Coast take the next step forward?
4:18 - The rule change signalling a breakout season for a young Eagle
6:15 - North Melbourne as the hunted
9:08 - A fascinating round one game
11:58 - What position will Kristie-Lee Weston-Turner play?
Kaitlyn Ferber and Joel Peterson ask if a Hawthorn start can remain fit to show her best footy, and if the Saints can back up last year's maiden finals berth.
Episode guide:
0:15 - The Hawks in an intriguing spot
7:30 - Can this star remain fit to show her best?
8:30 - Will the Saints back up last year's finals berth?
12:44 - What does J'Noemi Anderson have to offer?
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Sarah Black and Joel Peterson assess Collingwood's swathe of off season changes, and what new leadership at Port Adelaide might do to the side's game style.
Episode guide:
0:24 - The Pies are coming from a long way back
5:50 - Adding the guts to Collingwood's midfield
6:40 - New leadership at Port Adelaide
13:30 - What can Ash Woodland achieve in 2026?
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Kaitlyn Ferber and Gemma Bastiani look at the state of Essendon's list - and the exciting long-term signings - and worry about what injuries to key players might do to the Swans' hype in 2026.
Episode guide:
0:14 - Can Essendon shake off the "fickle" label?
5:05 - The draftee Bombers fans can get excited about
6:08 - Dampening some of the Swans' hype
9:58 - A former No.1 pick is finding her groove
Joel Peterson and Kaitlyn Ferber delve into an offseason of change at the Crows, and what that means for their 2026 finals chances, and where are the Bulldogs at following a season of consolidation.
Episode guide:
0:20 - So much change at the Crows
4:18 - Who can step up through the middle at Adelaide?
4:57 - Where are the Bulldogs at?
8:54 - Can Isabelle Pritchard take the leap this year?
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Joel Peterson and Gemma Bastiani kick off W Daily (previously W Download) AFLW club previews with Greater Western Sydney and Gold Coast. Can they move up the ladder in 2026?
Episode guide:
2:40 - Why the Giants are an interesting proposition in 2026
6:17 - Is this veteran in the Giants' best team?
10:00 - The Giants' player to watch
10:57 - The Suns' forward planning
15:55 - A forgotten Sun
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Sarah Black and Gemma Bastiani take a deep dive into the 2026 NAB AFLW fixture, with winners, losers, double-headers and scheduling quirks all featuring
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Gemma Bastiani, Sarah Black, and Joel Peterson discuss Gemma's chosen AFLW Team of the Decade, including why some players were named, why others missed, and the most controversial omission.
Timecodes:
- 1:30 - Setting up the team
- 2:57 - Defenders
- 7:20 - Forwards
- 13:53 - Rucks
- 14:40 - Wingers
- 17:17 - Midfielders
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Gemma Bastiani and Sarah Black recap all the news in a very busy AFLW off-season including all six new coaching appointments, the upcoming pre-season draft, confirmation of an AFLW salary cap, double headers on the cards, and more
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Sarah Black and Gemma Bastiani pick apart the 2025 Telstra AFLW Draft, covering the bolters, slides and absolute draft steals
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Gemma Bastiani and Kaitlyn Ferber identify each club's list gap, and who they should target at Monday's Telstra AFLW Draft.
Timecodes:
0:42 - Adelaide
2:23 - Brisbane
3:48 - Carlton
5:33 - Collingwood
6:31 - Essendon
7:17 - Fremantle
8:02 - Geelong
8:45 - Gold Coast
9:45 - Greater Western Sydney
11:09 - Hawthorn
11:59 - Melbourne
13:11 - North Melbourne
14:02 - Port Adelaide
14:54 - Richmon...
Gemma Bastiani, Kaitlyn Ferber, and Sophie Welsh recap a busy AFLW trade period, including the trade that didn't get done for Kristie-Lee Weston-Turner, and big moves for Eden Zanker, Anne Hatchard, and Grace Egan.
Timecodes:
- 0:49 - The trade that didn't happen
- 3:55 - Fremantle's boom recruit
- 5:30 - Hatchard the Sun
- 7:25 - A premiership Lion now at Port Adelaide
- 8:48 - Egan lands at a new home
- 10:57 - Some experience for the ...
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