Max Laughton, Will Faulkner and David Zita review Opening Round and preview Round 1 of the 2026 AFL season on the Fox Footy Podcast, including breakdowns of the most and least impressive performers of the first weekend, plus Fair or Farce featuring Carlton's off-field dramas and the Nick Daicos disposals debate, the Mailbag, and much more.

Max Laughton, Will Faulkner and David Zita review Opening Round and preview Round 1 of the 2026 AFL season on the Fox Footy Podcast, including breakdowns of the most and least impressive performers of the first weekend, plus Fair or Farce featuring Carlton's off-field dramas and the Nick Daicos disposals debate, the Mailbag, and much more.

This show is a mix of exclusive episodes, plus the best of Fox Footy's AFL coverage.

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Fox Footy Podcast: What's real & what's not from Opening Round

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On AFL 360, Gerard Whateley and Garry Lyon review the highs and lows from Round 1, including the undermanned Collingwood Magpies’ victory over the much-hyped St Kilda Saints. They then react to Carlton’s loss to the Sydney Swans, debating whether the footy world is overreacting to the defeat. The panel also puts the three Brisbane Lions suspensions under the microscope, examining each case and discussing the team’s capacity to challenge or argue down a ban this season.

On AFL 360, Gerard Whateley and Garry Lyon review the highs and lows from Round 1, including the undermanned Collingwood Magpies&rsquo; victory over the much-hyped St Kilda Saints. They then react to Carlton&rsquo;s loss to the Sydney Swans, debating whether the footy world is overreacting to the defeat.&nbsp;The panel also puts the three Brisbane Lions suspensions under the microscope, examining each case and discussing the team&rsquo;s capacity to challenge or argue down a ban this season.

AFL 360 - '‘The Hyperventilating Is Ridiculous!’ Are We Overreacting to Carlton’s Loss? + Lions’ Suspensions Under the Microscope - 09/03/26

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Catch up on all the footy news from AFL 360, Wednesday the 4th of March with Gerard Whateley and Garry Lyon.

The AFL 360 crew pay tribute to much loved commentator Dennis Cometti, and discuss his legacy in the sport. Andrew Dillon is put on the spot with the big questions at season's launch, including whether there will be a night time grand final. 

For more of the show tune in on Fox Footy & KAYO.

Catch up on all the footy news from AFL 360, Wednesday the 4th of March with Gerard Whateley and Garry Lyon.
The AFL 360 crew pay tribute to much loved commentator Dennis Cometti, and discuss his legacy in the sport. Andrew Dillon is put on the spot with the big questions at season's launch, including whether there will be a night time grand final.&nbsp;
For more of the show tune in on Fox Footy &amp; KAYO.

AFL 360 - A special tribute remembering Dennis Cometti, plus Andrew Dillon joins live from the season launch!  | 04/03/2026

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Catch up on all the footy news from AFL 360, Tuesday 3rd of March with Gerard Whateley and Garry Lyon.

The AFL 360 crew's first week back continues to bring with it BIG stories as Jai Newcombe escapes suspension in what could've set an interesting precedent either way. Plus the hype continues to build towards the first match of the season, when Charlie Curnow faces his old teammates in his new colours.

For more of the show tune in on Fox Footy & KAYO.

Catch up on all the footy news from AFL 360, Tuesday 3rd of March with Gerard Whateley and Garry Lyon.
The AFL 360 crew's first week back continues to bring with it BIG stories as Jai Newcombe escapes suspension in what could've set an interesting precedent either way. Plus the hype continues to build towards the first match of the season, when Charlie Curnow faces his old teammates in his new colours.
For more of the show tune in on Fox Footy &amp; KAYO.

AFL 360 - Newcombe free to play in what could've 'changed the paradigm completely'  | 03/03/2026

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Fox Footy Podcast: What's real & what's not from Opening Round

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