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Start your Saturday with the questions that matter both on and off the field and recap the biggest AFL storylines out of Friday night footy.

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Recent Guests

Lenny Hayes
GM of football at St Kilda
St Kilda Football Club
Episode: Round 7 - St Kilda GM of Football Lenny Hayes (26.04.26)
Mitch Duncan
West Coast Eagles player transitioning into a coaching role
West Coast Eagles
Episode: Round 7 - Sunday Crunch Time First Hour (26.04.26)
Mitchell Duncan
Player-turned-coach for West Coast Eagles
West Coast Eagles
Episode: Round 7 - West Coast Assistant Mitch Duncan (26.04.26)
Tim Livingston
GM of Football, Richmond
Richmond Football Club
Episode: Round 6 - Sunday Crunch Time - Full Show (19.4.26)
Josh Jenkins
Professional AFL player
(not explicitly stated)
Episode: Xavier Clarke - North Melbourne Assistant Coach (19.04.26)
Xavier Clarke
North Melbourne Assistant Coach
North Melbourne
Episode: Round 6 - Sunday Crunch Time - First Hour (19.04.26)
Cooper Trembath
Rising forward player
North Melbourne
Episode: Round 6 - Sunday Crunch Time - First Hour (19.04.26)
Andrew Pridham
Sydney Swans executive and Gather Round panelist
Sydney Swans
Episode: Gather Round - Crunch Time - Full Show (11.04.26)
Peter Malinouskas
South Australian government/AFL gather round organizer
AFL Gather Round planning
Episode: Gather Round - Crunch Time - Full Show (11.04.26)

Hosts

Cam Luke
Host of Crunch Time, providing engaging commentary and insights on AFL.
Sam Edmund
Sports Journalist and Presenter, offering thoughtful commentary on AFL.
Gerard Whateley
Host known for analytical depth and insightful commentary on Crunch Time.

Reviews

4.2 out of 5 stars from 108 ratings
  • Love Tom Morris, Kane & Kingy

    Tom Morris, Kane Cornes and David King are fantastic to listen to. Thank goodness they got Morris on full-time.

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    happychappy1234
    Australiaa month ago
  • Adam “Piece” Simpson

    “Connection piece”, “loyalty piece”, “unity piece”, “leadership piece”, “maturity piece”, “trade piece”.

    Worse than Sam “Space” Edmund who’s a ‘journalist’ piece in the media space.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    YESSIRYESSIRYESSIR
    Australia8 months ago
  • Great!

    Very informative and loved the input from Simmo too!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    OceansBlue8
    Australia10 months ago
  • Good, Bad and Ugly

    The Good - Saturday show is generally a good listen, Simmo has been a great addition.

    The Bad - Sunday show can be a bit hit and miss

    The Ugly - Cam Luke seems to think this is his personal soapbox. Rarely shuts up and constantly wants to speak over everyone else.

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    Jase the Ace…
    Australiaa year ago
  • Great podcast

    Love this podcast - especially when Gerard is the host. Favourite guest is always David King for me - but Dermie is often interesting as well.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    MikeA100
    Australia3 years ago

Listeners Say

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Listeners appreciate the insightful analysis of AFL games and the engaging discussions among hosts and guests.
There are mixed feelings about specific changes in the lineup, with some voicing concerns over an evolving structure.
Overall, the podcast is described as informative, with particular praise for the contributions of certain hosts and guests.

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Talking Points

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Round 4- Crunch Time - Full Show (4.04.26)
Q: What sparked North Melbourne's late surge and how did the coaching staff respond at three-quarter time?
The panel described a shift to more aggressive ball movement and stronger defensive pressure, with Parker and the young group stepping up to provide the required energy in the final term.
Round 3 - Collingwood Coach Craig McRae (28.03.26)
Q: Craig, talk me through the new models of offense and the turnover game you referenced.
The game is speeding up with more aggressive ball movement and a higher pace; we're emphasizing smarter decision making, while also recognizing when to slow down to defend and connect under pressure, tailoring roles to players like Darcy and Oscar to maximize effectiveness in the center-bounds and turnover situations.
Round 2 - Sunday Crunch Time - Full Show (22.03.26)
Q: What is the biggest factor influencing teams this early in the season?
Coaches emphasized fixture design, player load, and high-speed running demands as crucial factors, with teams needing to balance intensity and recovery while maintaining momentum from the start of the season.
Round 3- Crunch Time - Full Show (28.03.26)
Q: What are the key load and injury considerations impacting the teammates around Pendlebury?
The guest and hosts discuss the heavy load early in the season, Pendlebury's potential time off to manage injury risk, and how the team plans to adapt with him potentially resting parts of the schedule.
Round 3- Crunch Time - Full Show (28.03.26)
Q: How does Craig McCrae view the balance between defense and attack in Magpies' game plan this season?
McCrae explains that the team aims to defend well first and then use their ball movement to transition quickly, noting that balance and maturity allow them to switch styles when needed.

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Focused on the world of Australian Rules Football, episodes provide in-depth analyses of recent games, particularly highlighting significant events like the Grand Final. Discussions often feature insights from notable figures in the sport, including coaches and former players, who share their experiences and tactical perspectives. The emphasis on player dynamics, coaching strategies, and team preparations creates a comprehensive view of the AFL landscape. Episodes also celebrate emotional moments of the sport, making it appealing to fans who appreciate both the game and its broader cultural significance.

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Crunch Time launched 9 years ago and published 406 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 Crunch Time include:

1. Lenny Hayes
2. Mitch Duncan
3. Mitchell Duncan
4. Tim Livingston
5. Josh Jenkins
6. Xavier Clarke
7. Cooper Trembath
8. Andrew Pridham

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