Two-time premiership player Gavin Wanganeen admits he’s worried about the dwindling number of indigenous players in the AFL. 62 First Nations players are on respective AFL lists in 2025, but only one was drafted last year. Wanganeen said it was up to the AFL to work out fixing the issue and improve pathways. Press PLAY […]

Tony Jones is disappointed Geelong didn’t put up Bailey Smith to the media this week ahead of Thursday’s much-anticipated clash against his old side in the Western Bulldogs. The 3AW host thinks clubs have “just got to loosen up a little bit” and embrace the theatre in the lead-up to these kinds of matches. “He’s […]

Kevin Sheedy thinks James Hird will coach again in the AFL, but he’s unsure whether it will be at Essendon.  3AW’s Caroline Wilson reported former Essendon chairman Paul Little wanted to return to the club’s board, and also see past coach Hird return to his coaching role following his messy exit from the club in […]

An upset caller on the 3AW talkback line has prompted Essendon great Matthew Lloyd to come to the defence of Bombers skipper Zach Merrett after the thrashing on Saturday night. Caller Jonathan questioned what happened to Merrett, with Lloyd responding “he’s the least of their problems”. “I long for the day that he isn’t their […]

Founder and chairman of Beyond Blue from 2000-2017 and former Hawthorn president, Jeff Kennett, has explained why he’s against a mental health round being introduced in the AFL. It comes after the death of former Eagles player Adam Selwood on the weekend, just three months after the death of his twin brother Troy. “I’m against […]

Matthew Richardson says the Western Bulldogs are firming as a top side in 2025, claiming they are giving “2016 vibes” this season.  Luke Beveridge has got his “mojo” back as Western Bulldogs claimed 91 point defeat over Essendon on Saturday.   Press PLAY to listen to his comments on 3AW Football Richardson said that the players […]