AFL Daily
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.Social links:
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Sam Darcy's untouched potential, Richmond's progress might not be linear
Damian Barrett and Joel Peterson bring you the latest footy news on AFL Daily. Sam Darcy is poised to explode in 2026 and be the headline act when it comes to key power forwards in the game. We discuss the ceiling for Darcy, and which other young key forwards are worth keeping a watch on this year…
15:57
Mounting a case for the Non-Victorian sides in 2026
Michael Whiting and Nathan Schmook bring you the latest footy news on AFL Daily. A week away from the season kicking off, today we are making a case for the 8 non-Victorian sides. Which ones will propel themselves into the top 8, can the Eagles climb out of the bottom four, and can the chasing p…
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Walsh's mega contract day is done, a Bluebagger for life; no Danger signs of the Cats sliding
Damian Barrett and Joel Peterson bring you the latest footy news on AFL Daily. Sam Walsh has signed the biggest deal in Carlton's history, the extension see's him a Bluebagger for life and will remain at the club until the end of 2034. We're continuing the countdown to the Opening Round match up…
15:45
Damo's is bullish on the Blues; "weird" coaches; Michael Christian joins us to explain MRO changes
Damian Barrett and Josh Gabelich bring you the latest footy news on AFL Daily. Roaming reporter Joel Peterson spent his Monday with 9 of the AFL captains ahead of Opening Round. We hear from Patty Cripps, Marcus Bontempelli, Cal Wilkie and Max Gawn. AFL Match Review Officer Michael Christian joi…
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Houston can propel Collingwood a long way; Expectations is finals for St Kilda
Damian Barrett and Joel Peterson bring you the latest footy news on AFL Daily. Damo has gone one on one with Collingwood coach Craig McRae and St Kilda coach Ross Lyon. We unpack both of those chats. Can Dan Houston recapture his All-Australian form of 2023 and 2024 leading into 2026? Will Bobby …
17:54
Our temperature test on the non-Victorian sides; Butters, Carr, Oliver, Curnow and Allen all on the agenda
Michael Whiting and Nathan Schmook bring you the latest footy news on AFL Daily. We are taking a look at all eight non-Victorian sides a fortnight out from Opening Round. Zak Butters is the biggest name in the free agency pool this year, as the Power have a new lease on life under coach Josh Carr…
20:28
Who has the best midfield trio? Is 2026 the year the Roos bounce?
Damian Barrett and Joel Peterson bring you the latest footy news on AFL Daily. Which club has got the best midfield trio heading into 2026? After another lean season in 2025, is this the year the Roos finally bounce and get themselves out of the bottom 4? Subscribe to AFL Daily and never miss an…
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Only way is up for the 1-win Eagles side, where did Brand Petracca come from?
Damian Barrett and Nathan Schmook bring you the latest footy news on AFL Daily. The Eagles are coming off a one-win season, surely the only way is up for West Coast in Andrew McQualter's second season. Key players will miss Opening Round through injury as the AFL's COO Tom Harley declares Openin…
17:02
Will the Petracca & Jamarra propel the SUNS deep into September?
Damian Barrett and Michael Whiting bring you the latest footy news on AFL Daily. The inclusions of Christian Petracca and Jamarra Ugle-Hagan to the SUNS line up over summer has them well poised to go deep into September in 2026. St Kilda and Brisbane have announced fresh captains for the year ahe…
16:52
Victoria Victorious in the return of Origin, a Giant blow to the midfield of GWS
Damian Barrett and Joel Peterson bring you the latest footy news on AFL Daily. The Vics get it done over WA by 24 points in the return of Origin with a lot to like on & off the field in the build up to this game. The only sour note being the injury to Jacob Weitering. Tom Green will miss the 202…
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