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AFL Nation

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Australian Football League
Brisbane Lions
AFL
Collingwood Football Club
Carlton Football Club
Sydney Swans
Western Bulldogs
North Melbourne Football Club
Adelaide Crows
St Kilda Football Club
Geelong Football Club
Fremantle Football Club
Essendon Football Club
West Coast Eagles
Hawthorn Football Club
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Melbourne
Port Adelaide Football Club
Fremantle Dockers
Melbourne Football Club

Join the best callers in the business for our coverage of the Australian Football League.

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Latest Episodes

The full call of the Dockers Radio call of the 2026 AFL Grand Final with Tim Gossage and Peter Bell.

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Highlights of the Dockers Radio call of the 2026 AFL Grand Final between Fremantle and the Brisbane Lions with Tim Gossage and Peter Bell.

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Full call of the 2026 AFL Grand Final with Gerard Whateley, Andy Maher, Sam Edmund, Adam Simpson and Brad Johnson.

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Recent Guests

Sean McManus
Fremantle Football Club club legend and presenter on the pregame/ceremonial segments
Fremantle Football Club
Episode: DOCKERS RADIO - Full Game - Fremantle v Brisbane Lions - 2026 AFL Grand Final
Simon Black
Brisbane Lions club legend
Brisbane Lions
Episode: DOCKERS RADIO - Full Game - Fremantle v Brisbane Lions - 2026 AFL Grand Final
Kai Lohmann
Professional AFL player
Brisbane Lions
Episode: Grand Final - Kai Lohmann on AFL Nation
Hugh McCluggage
Professional AFL player for Brisbane Lions
Brisbane Lions
Episode: Hugh McCluggage on AFL Nation after Brisbane's three-peat (26.9.26)
Adrian Fletcher
Father of a Lions player, guest on the show
Episode: Adrian and Narelle Fletcher after Brisbane's three-peat - Saturday 26th September
Narelle Fletcher
Mother of a Lions player, guest on the show
Episode: Adrian and Narelle Fletcher after Brisbane's three-peat - Saturday 26th September
Cam Rayner
Triple-premiership AFL player
Brisbane Lions
Episode: Cam Rayner on AFL Nation after Brisbane's three-peat - Saturday 26th September
Will Ashcroft
Professional Australian rules football player for Brisbane Lions
Brisbane Lions
Episode: Will Ashcroft on AFL Nation after Brisbane's three-peat - Saturday 26th September
Alison Morris
Mother of Logan Morris; described as composed during interview
AFL Nation broadcaster
Episode: Logan Morris' mum Alison on AFL Nation - Brisbane's Premiership win - Saturday 26th September

Host

Josh Jenkins
Commentator and analyst; Host of AFL Nation show

Reviews

4.3 out of 5 stars from 74 ratings
  • Great Podcast

    Well done, SEN - you have assembled a very fine team of contributors. Congratulations also on your commitment to Acknowledgement of Country. As my Dad always told me, “good manners cost you nothing.”

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Jaffy Sock
    Australiaa year ago
  • so victorian bias

    can not believe how boas the commentators are

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Pudfuddlepoof
    Australia2 years ago
  • Quality AFL podcast

    Entertaining, professional and insightful team of presenters, on my AFL must-listen list.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Uppagumtree
    United Kingdom6 years ago
  • Good footy podcast

    But I’m a Pies fan and are you being sarcastic about enjoying it? He’s never done it again and we lost the big one again.

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    Iwanttofeelgoodtoday
    Australia7 years ago

Listeners Say

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Energetic, knowledgeable team that keeps coverage engaging.
Professional and insightful analysis with strong guest integration.
A strong habit-forming AFL listening experience with quality guests.
Entertaining banter and solid play-by-play throughout.

Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Round 24 - AFL Nation - Geelong v Richmond - Full Match (22/08/2026)
Q: Can Geelong win the premiership without Max Holmes?
Jenkins says Holmes is an important runner and his availability is uncertain after ankle surgery, but thinks Geelong can still be difficult to beat.
Round 24 - AFL Nation - Geelong v Richmond - Full Match (22/08/2026)
Q: What is Geelong's biggest vulnerability heading into finals?
Josh Jenkins says team selection is the key concern, as Geelong must balance its forward structure and retain enough running ability.
Wildcard Countdown - Carlton legend Anthony Koutoufides (29.08.26)
Q: Individually, who of you loved watching the back half of this season and seeing their development and their rise?
He singles out Jagger Smith and Harry Dean, praising Smith's potential and Dean's aggression, athleticism and contribution.
Wildcard Countdown - Carlton legend Anthony Koutoufides (29.08.26)
Q: What point of this season did you actually think this group might be able to turn their season around?
Koutoufides says Carlton's 76-point performance against Brisbane was the moment he began to believe in the team, after its difficult start to the season.
Round 24 - Geelong Cats' Jhye Clark Post-Match
Q: Whose idea was the small defensive role, and how quickly were you able to adapt to that at VFL level?
Clark credits Nigel Lappin and Mark Corrigan with suggesting that he play off half-back, a role he had tried previously. The change helped him get back into the team consistently.

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This program focuses on in-depth AFL game analysis, live play-by-play moments, and tactical breakdowns from a team of seasoned commentators. Listeners hear a mix of high-energy match coverage, post-game reflections, and strategic insights into forward structures, midfield battles, and momentum shifts, peppered with personality-driven banter and crowd-driven moments. Guests range from club executives and veteran players to on-field performers, offering a blend of operational context, player perspective, and tactical commentary. Sponsors and live reads are woven into the broadcasts, making it valuable for brands seeking sports-audience alignment and for fans who want both the data-driven breakdowns and the lively banter that accompanies live ... more

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Recent guests on AFL Nation include:

1. Sean McManus
2. Simon Black
3. Kai Lohmann
4. Hugh McCluggage
5. Adrian Fletcher
6. Narelle Fletcher
7. Cam Rayner
8. Will Ashcroft

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