Footy Classified
Footy Classified
Footy Classified delivers the AFL's best analysis and most fierce debate every Monday and Tuesday night. Eddie McGuire, Sam McClure, Damien Barrett, Matthew Lloyd, Jimmy Bartel, James Hird and Rory Sloane will tackle the game's biggest issues on and off the field.Follow the podcast:
Pies, Pressure, and the Port Adelaide Pivot
Collingwood’s Struggles: The panel discussed Collingwood’s poor performance in the 2026 season and their failed attempt to attract free agents like Gold Coast’s Ben King. Bobby Hill’s Return: The panel debated when Collingwood should bring back Bobby Hill, who has been out for personal reasons. …
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Carlton Fined $75,000 as Club Faces Growing Scrutiny
The fallout of a $75,000 fine issued to the Carlton Football Club.
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Carlton and Essendon in the Crosshairs
In this episode of Footy Classified, the panel discusses Carlton and Essendon's disappointing seasons, with both teams finding themselves equal last on the ladder in 2026 after Round 8. The team also covers the mixed fortunes of the teams out West, an interesting showdown, and Collingwood's changin…
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Paul Guerra Out as Melbourne’s CEO Chaos Deepens
Fresh turmoil at Melbourne, with CEO Paul Guerra sensationally sacked less than 12 months into the role, legal action looming, and veteran administrator Brian Cook stepping in as interim boss. Footy Classified unpacks what triggered the shock decision, who could take over permanently, and what it …
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The latest on the Carlton Football Club investigation
Join the panel for the latest discussion on the AFL, including news and ongoing updates about the Carlton Football Club investigation.
45:47
AFL Draft Shake-Up, The Hollands Update, and Anzac Day Memories
The anticipated changes to the AFL draft academy bidding rules, the latest updates on the Elijah Hollands situation, and the Tasmanian team's recruitment strategy. We also look back at the iconic 1995 Anzac Day draw between Collingwood and Essendon.
48:50
Hollands Condition and Tribunal Chaos
Join us as we dissect the biggest stories in the AFL this week. We cover the situation surrounding Carlton's Elijah Hollands and the latest developments in the AFL Tribunal's appeal process regarding Zach Butters. Plus, we discuss the challenges faced by coaching staff in managing player situations…
47:31
Controversy at the AFL Tribunal: The Zak Butters Case
The fallout from the AFL Tribunal's decision regarding Port Adelaide's Zak Butters. Butters was found guilty of using a slur against umpire Nick Foot.
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AFL's Gather Round Fallout
This episode of Footy Classified, featuring host Sam McClure and panellists Damian Barrett, Jimmy Bartel, and Matthew Lloyd, covers the major talking points from the AFL's Gather Round including the confrontation between Port Adelaide's Zak Butters and umpire Nick Foot.
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Father-Son Rule Shake-up & Essendon's "Great White Hope"
the panel dives deep into the proposed changes to the AFL’s father-son and academy rules, which could see clubs like Carlton, Essendon, and Port Adelaide paying a much steeper price for their legacy talent.
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