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Footy Classified

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AFL
Collingwood
Essendon
Australian Football League
Essendon Football Club
Melbourne Football Club
Carlton Football Club
North Melbourne
Gold Coast Suns
Carlton
AFL Trade Period
Melbourne
Sydney Swans
Collingwood Football Club
Brisbane Lions
AFL Finals
Tasmania
St Kilda
Port Adelaide
Hawthorn Football Club

Footy Classified delivers the AFL's best analysis and most fierce debate every Monday and Tuesday night. Eddie McGuire, Sam McClure, Damien Barrett, Matthew Lloyd, Jimmy Bartel, James Hird and Rory Sloane will tackle the game's biggest issues on and off the field.

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Big names and agenda-setters lock horns on Footy Classified. Join Eddie McGuire, James Hird and Cal Twomey as they bring you footy's most confrontational program.

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Recent Guests

Isaac Smith
Former player and assistant coach
Port Melbourne / AFL clubs
Episode: Hird Responds to Dons Rumours
Michael Voss
Former Carlton AFL senior coach
Carlton Football Club
Episode: The Blues' New Dawn
Matthew Lloyd
Bombers legend, invited guest on the panel
Essendon Football Club
Episode: Pies, Pressure, and the Port Adelaide Pivot
Kel Toomey
Football journalist providing exclusives
The Athletic/News Corp context inferred
Episode: Carlton Fined $75,000 as Club Faces Growing Scrutiny
Dermot Brereton
Former AFL player providing analysis
Fox Footy / Channel 7 panelist
Episode: AFL Draft Shake-Up, The Hollands Update, and Anzac Day Memories
Dan Gorringe
Former AFL player and media personality
Media
Episode: Dan Gorringe “we won’t change”
Jager Smith
Rising star / player extension discussion
Carlton Football Club
Episode: Essendon’s Identity Crisis and the Tassie Time Bomb
Cal Twomey
AFL journalist from afl.com
afl.com
Episode: Merrett’s Future & Pendlebury Tribunal Outrage
Andrew Welsh
New president of Essendon Football Club, former player.
Essendon Football Club
Episode: GF, Ken Hinkley & Andrew Welsh

Hosts

Eddie McGuire
Host of Footy Classified; widely recognized AFL broadcaster with long-standing involvement in Nine Network's football coverage.
Sam McClure
Host on the on-air panel; prominent AFL journalist contributing analysis and updates across episodes.
Jimmy Bartel
Co-host/panelist with AFL career insight; provides on-air analysis and veteran perspective.
Damien Barrett
Panelist/analyst with deep AFL media background; offers insider perspectives and critique.

Reviews

4.0 out of 5 stars from 140 ratings
  • Quicken up the upload of the podcast. channel 7 have theirs up within hours

    Hurry up

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    gus 05 benji 55
    Australia2 months ago
  • Where’s footy classified?

    I follow this podcast to listen to Footy Classified not the Eddie and Jimmy show. Why aren’t any of the 2026 episodes in the feed?

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Sjd_31
    Australia3 months ago
  • Eddie off!

    Why are you posting that Eddie podcast?

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Woke Eddie
    Australia3 months ago
  • Misnomer/Not footy classified

    Can you please upload footy classified episodes?

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    AS AS AS AS AS AS
    Australiaa year ago
  • Spamming

    Stop spamming the podcast feed, having 3 consecutive drops of the exact same thing on 3 different podcasts, no one cares about your “ratings”

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Ty Beach
    Australiaa year ago

Listeners Say

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Mixed reactions to overlap with off-field business topics; loyal fans still tune in for analysis.
Some frustration with delivery tempo and scheduling; overall engagement remains high.
Many praise host banter and industry insider perspectives guiding thoughtful AFL discussion.
Positive feedback on must-watch feel and panel chemistry, though some listeners crave more frequent uploads.
Listeners appreciate strong panel insights and candid takes on governance and coaching changes.

Chart Rankings

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Spotify
#45
Australia/Sports
Apple Podcasts
#161
Australia/Sports
Apple Podcasts
#103
Indonesia/Sports

Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

The lie we're all being told & Eddie responds to a "Goose"
Q: Do, should, will the clubs have responsibility for the drugs problem in 2026?
Eddie argues for regular testing and a tougher, clearer policy with serious consequences and rehabilitation timelines to deter drug use, including significant fines and four-week rehabilitation windows, with escalating sanctions if rehab fails.
GF, Ken Hinkley & Andrew Welsh
Q: How do you allay his fears that he's part of a rebuild?
Welsh insists they are building capacity within the salary cap to target multiple high A-grade players while not viewing it necessarily as a rebuild.
GF, Ken Hinkley & Andrew Welsh
Q: How do you explain stability when you hear about a lot of stuff that's rumored?
Welsh emphasizes the need to listen to concerns and foster a collective spirit within the club, focusing on solutions rather than self-interest.
GF, Ken Hinkley & Andrew Welsh
Q: What are your plans first up as president?
Welsh aims to stabilize the club and drive forward in all areas including on-field performance and high performance in player fitness.
Merrett, Pies & Prelims
Q: What do you make of the buildup to it? So, you know, I've seen guys like Jack Ginnivan, who's been sore, I'm sure you're sore, and the buildup for you guys are playing continuously versus Geelong, who, you know, that's doing the talk of the new... Where do you sit on that?
Dylan states that they've tried to flip the narrative to focus on the experience they've gained from consecutive finals, viewing their ongoing momentum positively despite Geelong's break.

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What is Footy Classified about and what kind of topics does it cover?

A fast-paced AFL analysis show built on a rotating panel of veteran commentators, journalists, and former players. Episode discussions center on coaching turmoil, governance and integrity in clubs, list management, tribunal rulings, and expanding AFL initiatives such as Tasmania and welfare protocols, with sharp banter and real-time game insights. The program consistently blends hard-hitting news coverage with club culture debates and on-field strategy, offering a candid view of the sport's business and its biggest headlines. It's likely to appeal to listeners who want strong opinions, industry insider perspectives, and accessible breakdowns of complex AFL decisions.

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Footy Classified launched 4 years ago and published 100 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 Footy Classified include:

1. Isaac Smith
2. Michael Voss
3. Matthew Lloyd
4. Kel Toomey
5. Dermot Brereton
6. Dan Gorringe
7. Jager Smith
8. Cal Twomey

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