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Better Down Back

Fremantle Football Club
AFL
Fremantle Dockers
Australian Football League
Fremantle Football Club
Football
Doig Medal
Mental Health
Starlight Foundation
Caleb Serong
AFLW
Freemantle Dockers
Michael Frederick
Football Culture
Australian Rules Football
Andy Brayshaw
Leadership
Covid-19
Community Engagement
Indigenous Culture
Melbourne Demons

Jordan Clark. Emma O’Driscoll. The combo you didn’t know you needed ’til now.

It’s time we celebrate our defenders and gave them some love, and do so with a new guest each and every week of the AFL season.

GET INVOLVED IN THE SHOW: Send us a video or voice memo at @freodockers on Instagram with your question, comment or feedback for the show and we’ll play some back each week on the pod!

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Latest Episodes

Of all the podcasts created by this Club… this is definitely one of them.

In this special early morning right before training edition of the poddy Clarky dissects our win over Port, Emma dissects our other win over Port and we learn the key differen... more

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Ever wanted to hear Jordan Clark hum Mr Brightside? If so, this is the pod for you!

On this week's ep, Clarky + Em discuss our big win against Sydney (including Clarky's MASSIVE goal), our AFLW match sim win over Adelaide and our upcoming match-up ... more

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We finally have a guest, and it's a big one!

81 game Freo LEGEND Tommy Sheridan joins Clarky and Em to talk our win over the Suns, the life of a fringe AFL player and some of his classic Freo stories.

⚠️ WE WANT YOUR VOICE MEMOS ⚠️ got a questio... more

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Clarky and Em answer your questions on this weeks edition of the People's Segment

⚠️ WE WANT YOUR VOICE MEMOS ⚠️ got a question, suggestion or comment?

send them in at the link → memo.fm/freodockersvoicememos/

See omnystudio.com/listener... more

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Recent Guests

Tommy Sheridan
Former AFL player for Fremantle Dockers, guest on the show
Fremantle Dockers
Episode: Tommy Sheridan RETURNS TO FREO!!! [BDB #40]
Jordan Clark
AFLW player guest on Bye Round edition
Geelong AFLW
Episode: Clarky has a BYE + Emma went to MELBS!!! [BDB #38]
Mike Switkowski
AFL player, guest on the show
Box Hill / AFL
Episode: Switta is having a BABY + Clarky won some MEAT!!! [BDB #34]
Adam Sweid
Australian rules football player
Fremantle Football Club
Episode: The Real SLIM SWEIDY + Clarky's gonna be a DAD!!! [BDB #32]
Cooper Connolly
Professional cricketer and rising star in Australian cricket
Perth Scorchers
Episode: Freo Dockers x Perth Scorchers CROSSOVER with STAR Cooper Connolly! [BDB #28]
Patty Voss
Popular Frio player and guest on the episode
Fremantle Dockers
Episode: DOIG MEDAL PODCAST WITH PAT VOSS!! 🏅 [BDB #27]
Michael Frederick
Professional Australian rules footballer, plays for Fremantle Dockers
Fremantle Dockers
Episode: Clarky makes the ALL AUS SQUAD + why Freddy FaceTimes Sonny every day [BDB #25]
Bailey Banfield
AFL player who has recently transitioned to playing as a defender
Fremantle Dockers
Episode: How to lose a WEDDING RING in 9 months + Clarky's hell good at spelling [BDB #24]
Oscar McDonald
Professional Australian rules footballer
Fremantle Dockers
Episode: We dig up OMac's old tweets + reveal two INSANE footy stats about his career [BDB #22]

Hosts

Jordan Clark
Host of Better Down Back; part of Fremantle Dockers/AFLW community; known for on-field insights and conversational banter with Emma. Frequently discusses club culture, players, and behind-the-scenes operations.
Emma O'Driscoll
Co-host and central voice alongside Jordan; brings player welfare focus and club-insider perspective, often guiding conversations and guest spots.

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 338 ratings
  • Purple Passion

    Love the poddy guys, both Emma & Jordy bounce off each other and have fun with the podcast. Love hearing about the behind the scenes staff & what they bring to the team. Jordy so glad we got you back from Geelong you’re a superstar and Em keep up the great work with the AFLW TEAM. Cheers Alex

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Bronzeee
    Australiaa year ago
  • Top Show

    I absolutely love listening to Jords & “Emma”(who has a very infectious voice and launch😂). I also love the variety of guests they have. All in all a very informative podcast and my golly someone needs to step up and sponsor this great show.. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Freogirl1
    Australiaa year ago
  • Missed you both so much

    I missed Jordy and Emma so much. The season wasn’t the same without their weekly updates, chat and fun. Brilliant to have them both back. Love the podcast. Thank you. 💗💗

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Anica456
    Australiaa year ago
  • So good (can’t lie)

    This pod is so good I love listing to it when I go to bed. It is so fun to lossend about what happing in the club and outside the club please keep posting

    (Please can you do michal Walters)

    💜🤍💜🤍💜🤍💜🤍⚓️⚓️

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    boogyman_79
    Australia2 years ago
  • Max

    It is so good so goodly put out and so funny

    I love it🤍💜🤍💜⚓️💪😂

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Max💜🤍💜⚓️
    Australia2 years ago

Listeners Say

Key themes from listener reviews, highlighting what works and what could be improved about the show.

Listeners praise the hosts' chemistry and the approachable, fan-friendly format.
Guests and topics are delivered with a fun, insider perspective that feels authentic to Freo fans.
Audience appreciates community engagement and sponsorship-friendly approaches.
Audio quality and production occasionally cited as an area for improvement, but content and rapport remain strong.

Chart Rankings

How this podcast ranks in the Apple Podcasts, Spotify and YouTube charts.

Apple Podcasts
#19
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#241
Australia/Sports
Apple Podcasts
#29
Singapore/Sports/Football
Apple Podcasts
#42
Poland/Sports/Football
Apple Podcasts
#175
New Zealand/Sports/Football
Apple Podcasts
#220
Netherlands/Sports/Football

Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Tommy Sheridan RETURNS TO FREO!!! [BDB #40]
Q: What stood out most about the final weeks of your time at Fremantle?
He reflects on the delisting, the uncertainty around his contract, and the pride in the community work and relationships built during his time at the club.
Tommy Sheridan RETURNS TO FREO!!! [BDB #40]
Q: What was the most challenging period during the rebuild at Freo?
Tommy discusses the painful team changes, leadership losses, and the emotional toll of seeing leaders depart, while acknowledging the grind of rebuilding and reshaping the squad.
Tommy Sheridan RETURNS TO FREO!!! [BDB #40]
Q: Any tips for dealing with the cold Canberra conditions ahead of the game?
Tommy suggests wearing long sleeves and preparing for cold weather, emphasizing practical gear and mental focus to stay warm and perform.
Clarky has a BYE + Emma went to MELBS!!! [BDB #38]
Q: What year did Australia become a federation?
The group discusses a early-1900s timeframe and settles on a specific year through collective guesswork, with Emma proposing 1901 as the correct year.
Clarky has a BYE + Emma went to MELBS!!! [BDB #38]
Q: What AFL club entered the AFL competition in 2011?
The answer is Gold Coast, with the participants noting it as a correct answer in the middle of the trivia sequence.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Better Down Back

What is Better Down Back about and what kind of topics does it cover?

Two-host AFL club podcast centered on Fremantle Dockers culture, history, and daily life, with weekly guests from players, staff, and insiders. Episodes blend personal anecdotes, behind-the-scenes club operations, and fan engagement with light banter and in-depth football discussion, spanning AFL, AFLW, and club heritage. Notable strengths include strong camaraderie between Emma O'Driscoll and Jordan Clark, a clear focus on supporting players and staff, and a community-driven format that invites listener input and sponsor interest. The show frequently delivers accessible analysis, human-interest stories, and club-specific storytelling that appeals to Freo fans and broader football audiences alike, while maintaining a casual, conversational ... more

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1. Tommy Sheridan
2. Jordan Clark
3. Mike Switkowski
4. Adam Sweid
5. Cooper Connolly
6. Patty Voss
7. Michael Frederick
8. Bailey Banfield

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