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Roo Wright Podcasts
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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North v Brisbane, who will be crowned champions of the trilogy
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15:02Laura Spurway and Gemma Bastiani bring you the latest news on AFL Daily. A complete preview of the 2025 AFLW Grand Final. The undefeated North Melbourne Tasmanian Kangaroos are aiming for a 29th consecutive win and back to back premierships, while the Brisbane Lions have reached their 7th AFLW Grand Final and looking for redemption after going down…
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Sarah Olle, Damian Barrett and Josh Gabelich are in recap mode on AFL Daily for season 2025. Champions of the game bid farewell in 2025. It wasn't the fairytale Callan Ward wanted when his ACL went on him vs. Richmond and ended his final year in tears. Sam Docherty is one of the games most inspirational figures for all the adversity he has played t…
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Merrett missed the Hawks boat, Swann lands at the mothership, Jamarra's Gold Coast venture
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14:11Sarah Olle, Damian Barrett and Josh Gabelich are in recap mode on AFL Daily for season 2025. The Trade Period gave us plenty to discuss during October with a botched attempt from the Hawks to land Essendon captain Zach Merrett. Jamarra Ugle-Hagan is no longer a Bulldog after failing to play a single game for the club in 2025. AFLHQ football departm…
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Can you believe Neale played in the Grand Final, and in 2025 the "bird was the word"
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12:51Sarah Olle, Damian Barrett and Josh Gabelich are in recap mode on AFL Daily for season 2025. No one would've actually believed Lachie Neale was playing on Grand Final day until he stepped out there at the start of the third quarter. Bailey Smith and Jack Ginnivan brought back a healthy serving of "the bird" and Izak Rankine's homophobic slur put Ad…
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Opening Round postponed, Eagles ask the AFL for assistance, Oscar Allen's apology
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13:33Sarah Olle, Damian Barrett and Josh Gabelich are in recap mode on AFL Daily for season 2025. In this edition, we are going back over the moments that dominated our news feeds in 2025. Opening Round was postponed in Queensland due to tropical cyclone Alfred, the Eagles asking for an assistance package. A favourite Giant forced into retirement with a…
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Reliving the highlights of 2025 that made us smile & cheer
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13:06Sarah Olle, Damian Barrett and Josh Gabelich are in recap mode on AFL Daily for season 2025. In this edition, relive the moments that made us smile this year. From the Brisbane Lions back to back title on the last Saturday in September, all the way to Seth Campbell's backflip as the Tigers produced a come-from-behind special to start the year. Subs…
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Duursma's the #1, GC match every bid, Carlton's piece of footy romance, Essendon's draft bolter
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19:47Joe Pignataro brings you the latest news on AFL Daily. The Eagles have given Willem Duursma the mantle of being the #1 pick from the 2025 AFL Draft last night. As well as being one of the more hungrier teams on the night bidding on academy and father/son prospects. Gold Coast got busy matching each bid that came for their academy talent inside the …
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Will St Kilda's ruthless October edge be reflected on-field in 2026?
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13:51Damian Barrett and Josh Gabelich bring you the latest footy news on AFL Daily. The Saints were the most ruthless club in October bringing in 5 players during the trade period as well as pulling the rug out from under Leek Aleer. Will it result in a more ruthless edge on the field in 2026? Only time will tell. Subscribe to AFL Daily and never miss a…
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Clarko has to get a result at the Roos. If not, then maybe the task is too big
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11:04Damian Barrett and Josh Gabelich bring you the latest footy news on AFL Daily. Another year of the same old and there's no much more on the horizon of 2026 for the Kangaroos. Harry Sheezel had another stellar season but there's not much else to write home about. Al Clarkson heads into his fourth year as the coach that's under the most pressure. Sub…
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Will Carlton be "more ruthless" under the guidance of Graham Wright?
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10:28Damian Barrett and Josh Gabelich bring you the latest footy news on AFL Daily. The Blues became one of the most active clubs during the trade period, and while they lost 3 big players, they acquired Will Hayward & Oli Florent. After spending his debut year on the sidelines Jagga Smith will be unveiled in 2026 as well as father-son prospect Harry De…
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Is there a concern about the age profile of Geelong?
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12:29Damian Barrett and Josh Gabelich bring you the latest footy news on AFL Daily. Geelong went all the way to Grand Final day before being beaten by the Brisbane Lions, will the way the season ended leave scars heading into 2026? While the trade period on-field didn't bring about all the players they were chasing, they have secured Nathan Buckley in a…
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Winds of change sweeps through Port while Zak Butters signature is vital to future success
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11:29Nathan Schmook and Michael Whiting bring you the latest footy news on AFL Daily. The winds of change have swept through Port Adelaide. Ken Hinkley's 13 year tenure has come to an end, Josh Carr takes over. The signature of Zak Butters is the most important storyline of the year coming up. The targeted recruiting during the trade period to help the …
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Does Jordan De Goey loom as the "big wildcard" for Collingwood?
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11:03Damian Barrett and Josh Gabelich bring you the latest footy news on AFL Daily. The Magpies were the oldest side on the park in 2025, for much of the home and away season they were the best side in the competition but couldn't get past Preliminary Final weekend in September. The quietest trade period under Craig McRae sees them bring in Jack Buller.…
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Is it time for Aaron Cadman to demand the oppo's best key defender?
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11:47Nathan Schmook and Michael Whiting bring you the latest footy news on AFL Daily. The Giants have brought in Clayton Oliver to help them in the midfield next year. He will no doubt add to the depth of the side and relish being outside the Victorian bubble. The club will re-sign Jake Stringer through the rookie draft to support Jesse Hogan again but …
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Curnow provides a reason for optimism at the Swans ahead of 2026
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10:07Nathan Schmook and Michael Whiting bring you the latest footy news on AFL Daily. Sydney missed out on September in Dean Cox's first season after reaching the Grand Final in 2024. There's many people expecting them to bolt back up the table with Charlie Curnow, the rockstar key forward joining during the trade period. Subscribe to AFL Daily and neve…
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AFL Daily Wildcard Edition: Let's call it what it is... A top-10 finals series
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13:44Damian Barrett and Sarah Olle bring you the latest footy news on AFL Daily. The AFL has introduced a Wildcard Finals Round to the 2026 fixture. It will mean from 2026 the finals will extend out to a top 10 with the top 6 six having a finals bye. AFLW moves into its second week of the finals, the Kangaroos flexing their muscles thumping the Hawks wh…
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Zach Merrett's trade-request circus sums up the Bombers storyline of 2025
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11:59Damian Barrett and Josh Gabelich bring you the latest footy news on AFL Daily. All eyes at Essendon will be on Zach Merrett for the first day of pre-season after his trade request to Hawthorn was denied. Finishing 2025 the Bombers fell on a 13-game losing streak and injuries left, right and centre. They're all hopeful for a much more positive outlo…
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Adelaide, the feel-good story of 2025 but got caught short when it mattered most
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10:25Nathan Schmook and Michael Whiting bring you the latest footy news on AFL Daily. Despite finishing the 2025 season on top of the ladder the Crows went winless through the finals and bundled out in straight sets. The summer will be spent thinking about what went wrong when it matters most but the Crows will be out for redemption come September of 20…
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Can't see the Demons getting anywhere near the finals in 2026
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10:45Damian Barrett and Josh Gabelich bring you the latest footy news on AFL Daily. The Demons had the most wholesale changes of any club over the off-season, they'll enter 2026 with a new President, CEO and coach. They'll also be without 2 of the midfield stars in Christian Petracca and Clayton Oliver. With all this change happening, it's looking like …
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Hawthorn's midfield in the spotlight for 2026, is it Will Day or bust?
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10:46Damian Barrett and Josh Gabelich bring you the latest footy news on AFL Daily. Hawthorn missed big during the trade period, will that come back to haunt them right throughout 2026? With what they do have on their list, can they get a full body of work from the likes of Will Day, Mitch Lewis and Calsher Dear? Subscribe to AFL Daily and never miss an…
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It's time for this Fremantle team to show their "ruthless edge"
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11:12Nathan Schmook and Michael Whiting bring you the latest footy news on AFL Daily. Fremantle were one of the quieter sides during the trade period but did what they had to do to secure Judd McVee. 2026 will have a different outlook with Nat Fyfe and Michael Walters retiring, but they have the core group that is ready to perform and show they have a r…
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How Zach Bailey can elevate himself & the Lions to a three-peat
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11:03Nathan Schmook and Michael Whiting bring you the latest footy news on AFL Daily. Can anyone dismantle the 2x reigning premiers in 2026? Adding Oscar Allen and Sam Draper to an already star-studded line up will make it incredibly difficult for anyone to dismiss the Lions again next season. Subscribe to AFL Daily and never miss an episode. Rate and r…
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If it ain't broke, fix it anyway. Richmond's 2026 pass mark, the final round of the W
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18:02Damian Barrett and Kate McCarthy bring you the latest footy news on AFL Daily. Seven rule changes have been made ahead of the AFL season for 2026 in a continued attempt to speed up the game. Richmond are in focus after a lean year in 2025 what is a pass mark for the Tigers in 2026? Plus, the final home and away round of the AFLW season with plenty …
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With Petracca joining, is everything in place for the SUNS to contend?
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11:49Nathan Schmook and Michael Whiting bring you the latest footy news on AFL Daily. After a history making 2025 can the SUNS go even further in 2026? With the additions of Christian Petracca and Jamarra Ugle-Hagan it's impossible to think otherwise. Bailey Humphrey may feel like he owes the club after his attempt at leaving during the trade period, an…
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A summer for the Eagles to get stronger, fitter, sharper skills & more competitive
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10:49Nathan Schmook and Michael Whiting bring you the latest footy news on AFL Daily. West Coast are in focus after their tumultuous 1-win season under new coach Andrew McQualter. Has the mood changed around 'Mini' heading into his second season at the helm? How pivotal will picks 1 and 2 be in this years draft for the club that's seemingly been in free…
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