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Crunch Time

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Collingwood Football Club
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Connor Rosie
Adelaide Crows
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Phil Davis
Jeremy Howe
Bulldogs
Noah Balta

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

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Cam Luke, Josh Gabelich and Josh Jenkins wrap up yesterday's Grand Final between Geelong and Brisbane, and chat about what's made the Lions so successful, what's next for the Cats, the upcoming trade period, and more.

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Former Premiership player and coach Adam Simpson joined the Crunch Time team ahead of the 2025 AFL Grand Final.

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1988 Brownlow Medalist and SEN's Gearrd Healy joined the Crunch Time team ahead of the 2025 AFL Grand Final.

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SEN's own Garry Lyon joined the Crunch Time team ahead of the 2025 AFL Grand Final.

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Recent Guests

Gerard Healy
Australian Football Hall of Fame member and commentator
Episode: Grand Final - Gerard Healy (27.9.25)
Brenton Sanderson
Former Assistant Coach and Sports Commentator
SEN
Episode: Grand Final - Adelaide Premiership Captain Mark Bickley (27.9.25)
Sam Edmund
Sports Journalist and Presenter
SEN
Episode: Grand Final - Adelaide Premiership Captain Mark Bickley (27.9.25)
Shaun Mannagh
Goal kicker and player for Geelong
Geelong Football Club
Episode: Finals Week 3 - Crunch Time - Full Show (20.09.25)
Ryan Lester
Expert commentator
Episode: Finals Week 2 - Hawthorn defeat the Crows - Final Word (14.09.25)
Conor Nash
Hawthorn player
Hawthorn Football Club
Episode: Finals Week 1 - Sunday Crunch Time- Full Show (7.09.25)
Connor Nash
Hawks player
Hawthorn Football Club
Episode: Finals Week 1 - Sunday Snaps (7.09.25)
Greg Swann
Executive General Manager of Football at AFL
AFL
Episode: Finals Week 1 - All of the News (6.09.25)
Ben Keays
Key forward for the Adelaide Crows and best and fairest player
Adelaide Crows
Episode: Round 21 - Adelaide Forward Ben Keays (2.08.25)

Hosts

Cam Luke
Host of Crunch Time and sports commentator known for engaging discussions on AFL.
Sam Edmund
Sports Journalist and Presenter who provides insightful commentary and analysis on AFL events.
Garry Lyon
Sports commentator with an extensive background in AFL, providing valuable insights on team strategies and player performances.
Gerard Whateley
Prominent host and sports commentator known for in-depth analysis and engaging commentary in AFL.
Josh Gabelich
Co-host and commentator who provides insights on AFL team dynamics and match strategies.

Reviews

4.2 out of 5 stars from 105 ratings
  • 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
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    YESSIRYESSIRYESSIR
    Australiaa month ago
  • Great!

    Very informative and loved the input from Simmo too!

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    5
    OceansBlue8
    Australia4 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.

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    3
    Jase the Ace…
    Australia7 months 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
    Australia2 years ago
  • No good with Derm

    Derm was a great footballer but he’s no analyst. Not much of a review of the game in any detail when he’s involved. Bring back Sando and put him and David king together with Gerard

    Apple Podcasts
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    HeyScottyBoy
    Australia3 years ago

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Critiques mention occasional inconsistencies in episode quality and host dynamics, with some expressing a desire for more in-depth analysis.
Positive feedback highlights the engaging and informative nature of discussions, especially around significant AFL events.
Listeners appreciate the thoughtful analysis and insights from various guests and hosts.

Talking Points

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Grand Final - Brisbane Lions GM Danny Daly
Q: What do you need to stop today from the Cats?
Focus on matching their pressure and winning the clearance battle.
Grand Final - Brisbane Lions GM Danny Daly
Q: How have you found being back here again, third year in a row?
Daly reflects on familiarity and lessons learned from past experiences.
Finals Week 3 - Brisbane Lions GM of Football Danny Daly (21.09.25)
Q: How do you rate Jared Berry's chances after his shoulder injury?
I think he'd be 50-50 right at this point in time, depending on how he pulls up today and tomorrow.
Finals Week 3 - Brisbane Lions GM of Football Danny Daly (21.09.25)
Q: How does Hugh McCluggage set himself up for this week?
He'll spend a lot of time with midfield coach Cameron Bruce and probably go through a lot of vision to prepare for the game.
Finals Week 3 - Brisbane Lions GM of Football Danny Daly (21.09.25)
Q: How long will you have to spend on getting tickets sorted for players and their families early?
There's a bit of work, but we're well down the road as we've been there the last two years, so most things are done.

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Content primarily revolves around Australian Rules Football (AFL), focusing on significant events such as the Grand Final and other key matches. The discussion often includes player performances, coaching strategies, and team dynamics, particularly surrounding the Brisbane Lions and Geelong Cats. Unique insights are provided by guests who share personal anecdotes and professional experiences that enhance the analysis of games and player developments. The podcast is notable for its engaging commentary, combining both expert opinion and fan insights about the emotional challenges and triumphs associated with high-stakes matches.

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2. Sportsday
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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. Gerard Healy
2. Brenton Sanderson
3. Sam Edmund
4. Shaun Mannagh
5. Ryan Lester
6. Conor Nash
7. Connor Nash
8. Greg Swann

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