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AFL Nation

SEN
AFL
St Kilda
Sydney Swans
West Coast Eagles
Collingwood
Australian Football League
Melbourne Demons
Jacob Van Royen
Marvel Stadium
Essendon
North Melbourne
2024 Toyota AFL Premiership Season
Cozzie Pickett
Jake Melksham
September
Melbourne Football Club
Brisbane Lions
Geelong Football Club
Tom Stewart
Patrick Dangerfield

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

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Adelaide Crows Rory Laird joined Adam White, Jo Wotton and David Schwarz after the Crows held on to beat the Saints by one point

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Recent Guests

Lachie Ash
GWS Giants player who was interviewed on-air
Greater Western Sydney Giants
Episode: GWS star Lachie Ash after the Giants win over Richmond - Gather Round (12.4.26)
Josh Battle
Hawthorn player, interviewed during halftime/postgame
Hawthorn Football Club
Episode: Gather Round: Hawthorn vs Western Bulldogs - Full Match (11/4/26)
Brendan Cox
Fremantle Dockers defender, interviewed post-match
Fremantle Dockers
Episode: Gather Round - Friday Night post-match wrap
Brennan Cox
Fremantle defender
Fremantle Football Club
Episode: Fremantle's Brennan Cox on AFL Nation (10.4.26)
Peter Malinauskas
South Australian Premier
Government of South Australia
Episode: Gather Round - SA Premier Peter Malinauskas (10/04/26)
Simon Garlick
CEO of Fremantle Football Club
Fremantle Football Club
Episode: Gather Round - Fremantle CEO Simon Garlick - (10/04/26)
Rory Laird
Professional AFL player for Adelaide
Adelaide Football Club
Episode: Gather Round - Carlton vs Adelaide - Highlights and Wrap (9.04.26)
John Olsen
Adelaide Crows chairman
Adelaide Crows
Episode: Gather Round - Adelaide Crows Chairman John Olsen (9.04.26)
Jarman Impey
Professional AFL player for Hawthorn Hawks
Hawthorn Football Club
Episode: Hawks star Jarman Impey on AFL Nation - Monday 6th April

Hosts

Gerard Whateley
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Andy Maher
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Reviews

4.2 out of 5 stars from 67 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 Kingdom5 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
    Australia6 years ago

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Listeners appreciate the insightful and entertaining analysis provided by the experienced commentary team.
Critiques mention a perceived bias towards certain teams, suggesting a polarized view among listeners.
Many enjoy the player and coach insights after pivotal matches, adding depth and engagement to the listening experience.

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#54
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Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Gather Round - Bunnings Build Up Friday night Collingwood vs Fremantle
Q: What does Gather Round mean for Fremantle this weekend?
Garlick emphasized the event's effectiveness in promoting the game and engaging the local community, while acknowledging some travel considerations but stressing long-term benefits for the league and Fremantle.
Gather Round - Fremantle CEO Simon Garlick - (10/04/26)
Q: Simon, what does Gather Round mean to Fremantle? What are your thoughts on what we're seeing here this weekend and what we've seen in the last couple of years?
It represents a strategic opportunity to grow the game, engage fans across regions, and promote football's reach beyond traditional heartlands, while balancing the club's interests with the broader good of the code.
Gather Round - Adelaide Crows Chairman John Olsen (9.04.26)
Q: Let's have a chat to the Adelaide Crows chairman. What might be next for Gather Round?
John Olsen discusses the ongoing development of Gather Round, its infrastructure, and the potential to tweak format and scheduling to maximize reach and engagement, while maintaining the event's core concept.
Gather Round - Friday Night post-match wrap
Q: What was the message at half time?
The response was to return to what they do well, focusing on contest, defense, and ball movement, even in the wet conditions, while adjusting pace and aiming to run harder through the corridor to create scoring opportunities.
Fremantle's Brennan Cox on AFL Nation (10.4.26)
Q: What were your thoughts on the late set-shot in the hailstorm?
He thought it would be risky but trusted the kick and it paid off, highlighting the confidence in the team's execution under pressure.

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Frequently Asked Questions About AFL Nation

What is AFL Nation about and what kind of topics does it cover?

This podcast provides insightful commentary on the Australian Football League (AFL), focusing primarily on the Brisbane Lions and their performances, particularly during high-stakes matches such as the Grand Finals and preliminary finals. Listeners can expect in-depth analyses, player interviews, and post-match reflections that capture the excitement and emotion of the game. The hosts frequently engage with players, coaches, and experts to unpack strategies, highlight personal journeys, and celebrate victories, making it a rich experience for AFL fans seeking deeper connections to the sport.

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4. Sportsday
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AFL Nation launched 13 years ago and published 728 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.

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Recent guests on AFL Nation include:

1. Lachie Ash
2. Josh Battle
3. Brendan Cox
4. Brennan Cox
5. Peter Malinauskas
6. Simon Garlick
7. Rory Laird
8. John Olsen

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