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Better Down Back

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

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

Fresh off another dub, we are joined by dad to be Sam Switkowski!

Switta talks us through his baby news, his amazing start to the season AND his extensive knowledge of capital cities.

Plus, Clarky makes a plea for another meat tray and Emma recap... 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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We say this every week, but this genuinely might be our most unhinged poddy yet.

Fresh off his first ever Glendinning-Allan Medal, Clarky tells us about the Western Derby from his POV and what he plans to do with the medal... Plus Emma has an ALL T... 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

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]
Murphy Reid
Current player for Freo and recent contract extender
Freo (Fremantle Dockers)
Episode: Murphy Reid tells us about his NEW CONTRACT + his mum stitches him up with wild stories [BDB #19]
Roger Hayden
Former player for Fremantle Dockers
Fremantle Dockers
Episode: Freo LIFE MEMBER Roger Hayden on why it REALLY is 'Better Down Back' [BDB #16]
Jeff Farmer
AFL Legend, known as 'The Wiz'
Fremantle Dockers
Episode: AFL legend Jeff ‘THE WIZ’ Farmer on why he loves Fremantle so much [BDB #15]

Hosts

Emma O'Driscoll
Host of Better Down Back, co-host and community-focused voice known for behind-the-scenes AFL insights and fan engagement.
Jordan Clark
Host of Better Down Back, co-host and voice behind player-focused AFL banter and Freo club culture.

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
    Australia8 months 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

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Guests and topics vary, offering fresh perspectives while staying true to AFL fans.
Listeners appreciate the hosts' banter and chemistry, which keeps episodes light and engaging.
Community connection and fan engagement are strong selling points for potential sponsors.
Audio quality and production are inconsistent at times, but fans overlook it for the content and camaraderie.

Chart Rankings

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

Apple Podcasts
#22
Australia/Sports/Football
Apple Podcasts
#147
France/Sports/Football
Apple Podcasts
#55
Singapore/Sports/Football
Apple Podcasts
#173
New Zealand/Sports/Football
Apple Podcasts
#186
Hong Kong/Sports/Football

Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

The Real SLIM SWEIDY + Clarky's gonna be a DAD!!! [BDB #32]
Q: How did Ramadan affect training and how did the club support him?
Sweidy details fasting from sunrise to sunset, the extreme heat in WA, and how coaches and teammates accommodated him, making adjustments to training and nutrition.
The Real SLIM SWEIDY + Clarky's gonna be a DAD!!! [BDB #32]
Q: What was the experience of the draft night like?
He describes the draft as unreal, with a big crowd and the pressure of being the last pick, but ultimately thrilling when Freo bid and drafted him.
The Real SLIM SWEIDY + Clarky's gonna be a DAD!!! [BDB #32]
Q: How does he get entrenched in footy given his background and culture?
Sweidy explains his Lebanese-Muslim upbringing, early football influences, and the Bashar Hooli Academy pathway that helped him break through to the AFL.
THE PEOPLE’S SEGMENT #14 | BABY name ideas + Is JL FUNNY???
Q: What's JL like behind closed doors?
JL is described as level headed, with few emotions, but capable of humor; he maintains a good, respectful relationship with teammates and keeps things professional off the field.
THE BUILD: Caleb's access to the league's BEST players at State of Origin [EP5]
Q: Who was the funniest teammate that popped up during the camp?
Caleb identified Matt Rau as both the funniest teammate and a surprise package, having not realized how humorous he was at such a high level.

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This show delivers casual, fan-focused AFL banter anchored by two hosts who regularly celebrate players, teams, and club culture. Episodes mix listener questions, behind-the-scenes stories, player spotlights, and lighthearted segments, with a recurring emphasis on camaraderie, humor, and accessibility for fans. Notable strength lies in audience engagement, guest variety, and a relaxed conversational tone that makes the AFL experience feel personal and community-driven. Potential listeners who enjoy authentic chats, insider anecdotes, and weekly updates on the Freo and broader league scene are likely to find it engaging, while sponsors may appreciate its loyal, sports-minded audience and approachable host dynamic.

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Recent guests on Better Down Back include:

1. Adam Sweid
2. Cooper Connolly
3. Patty Voss
4. Michael Frederick
5. Bailey Banfield
6. Oscar McDonald
7. Murphy Reid
8. Roger Hayden

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