The Saints got a much-needed first win of the season on Saturday afternoon, holding on by four points against GWS at Engie Stadium. Saints half back Jack Sinclair was very pleased with the win and spoke about the “big expectations” on them to feature in September action this season. “You can’t be dictated by two […]
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‘Where do they go from here?’: Tony Shaw dissects Essendon’s heavy defeat
It was another day to forget for the Bombers, defeated by Port Adelaide by 63 points at the Adelaide Oval. On 3AW Football, Tony Shaw unpacked the Bombers disappointing performance on Sunday afternoon. “I thought a lot of their senior players aren’t showing enough,” Shaw said. Press PLAY to listen to the FULL post-match reaction […]
Why Richo is ‘worried’ about the future of pure inside midfielders
The pace of the game in the first three rounds has been the fastest we’ve ever seen and has raised questions about certain types of players. On 3AW Football, Matthew Richardson says he is “worried” about the future of pure inside midfielders, because of the pace the game is being played at this season. “I’m […]
‘Harden up’: Tony Shaw has his say on Patrick Voss’ taunting
Fremantle forward Patrick Voss is in the spotlight following his antics in Saturday night’s match against Melbourne. On 3AW Football, Tony Shaw weighed in on the taunting directed at Melbourne’s Harrison Petty and says the football community needs to “harden up”. “I think we’ve got to harden up on these sort of things,” Shaw said […]
‘Not chasing a headline’: Caro hits back at Freo footy boss
Earlier in the week, Fremantle footy boss Joe Brierty said Caroline Wilson’s comments about Justin Longmuir’s press conference were “inappropriate”. On 3AW Football, Caroline Wilson has responded to Brierty, saying she stands by her comments. “I’m not chasing a headline when I said Freo were sore losers,” Wilson said on 3AW Football. Press PLAY to […]
Image: AAP Dustin Martin has spoken to his deported father, Shane, for the first time in a post-match interview live on 3AW Football. Dusty spoke to the 3AW Football team straight after the team song, but when he later heard Shane Martin was on the line, he was quick to jump back on the microphone. […]
Adelaide CEO explains why the Crows didn’t put out a statement on the postal vote
Adelaide CEO Andrew Fagan has told 3AW Football why the Crows didn’t release a statement on the same-sex marriage postal vote. On a week in which the AFL and various clubs put forward their thoughts on the vote, Adelaide did not. But Fagan said it’s because they were focused on the upcoming Preliminary Final against […]
Matthew Knights explains why the Cats took the risk on Nakia Cockatoo
Geelong took a risk before Friday night’s Preliminary Final against Adelaide, selecting Nakia Cockatoo. The speedster has played just ten games this year due to hamstring injuries. He has played one senior game since Round 13. But Geelong assistant Matthew Knights told 3AW Football he’s worth the risk. “We’re pleased to have him in the […]
Caro explains why Gold Coast thought they could approach Ken Hinkley
Caroline Wilson thinks Gold Coast’s approach to Ken Hinkley might work out better for him. Port Adelaide reacted angrily on Friday after Suns boss Mark Evans contacted their coach about his future. But Caro told 3AW the in-demand Hinkley now has a bit of leverage in negotiations with the Power. “He’ll want more than two years because […]
“He plays a sacrificial role”: teammate’s defence of Motlop
Mitch Duncan has launched a spirited defence of Steven Motlop. Motlop is often maligned for his inconsistent output, but Duncan told 3AW people should look beyond the stats. “It comes with the role he plays,” Duncan said on Saturday afternoon. “He plays that sacrificial half-forward role where you don’t get rewarded every game. “He creates […]
The Saints got a much-needed first win of the season on Saturday afternoon, holding on by four points against GWS at Engie Stadium. Saints half back Jack Sinclair was very pleased with the win and spoke about the “big expectations” on them to feature in September action this season. “You can’t be dictated by two […]
‘Where do they go from here?’: Tony Shaw dissects Essendon’s heavy defeat
It was another day to forget for the Bombers, defeated by Port Adelaide by 63 points at the Adelaide Oval. On 3AW Football, Tony Shaw unpacked the Bombers disappointing performance on Sunday afternoon. “I thought a lot of their senior players aren’t showing enough,” Shaw said. Press PLAY to listen to the FULL post-match reaction […]
Why Richo is ‘worried’ about the future of pure inside midfielders
The pace of the game in the first three rounds has been the fastest we’ve ever seen and has raised questions about certain types of players. On 3AW Football, Matthew Richardson says he is “worried” about the future of pure inside midfielders, because of the pace the game is being played at this season. “I’m […]
‘Harden up’: Tony Shaw has his say on Patrick Voss’ taunting
Fremantle forward Patrick Voss is in the spotlight following his antics in Saturday night’s match against Melbourne. On 3AW Football, Tony Shaw weighed in on the taunting directed at Melbourne’s Harrison Petty and says the football community needs to “harden up”. “I think we’ve got to harden up on these sort of things,” Shaw said […]
‘Not chasing a headline’: Caro hits back at Freo footy boss
Earlier in the week, Fremantle footy boss Joe Brierty said Caroline Wilson’s comments about Justin Longmuir’s press conference were “inappropriate”. On 3AW Football, Caroline Wilson has responded to Brierty, saying she stands by her comments. “I’m not chasing a headline when I said Freo were sore losers,” Wilson said on 3AW Football. Press PLAY to […]
His dad became a champion with no.26, so Collingwood offered father-son recruit Callum Brown that famous number to him. But he declined. Instead, Brown will wear number 17 in his debut against Melbourne today. Proud dad Gavin Brown told 3AW Football the story behind his son’s decision today. “Cal sort of said ‘Oh could I have a think about’, […]



