Tony Shaw isn’t buying the narrative around Geelong fans and their attendance at matches. While Friday night’s clash between Carlton and Geelong was a Blues home game, both Richo and Shawry expected more than the 61,081 that turned up at the MCG. Press PLAY to hear the full discussion on 3AW Football “We hear this […]
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01/06/2026
‘Deadset joke’: Tony Shaw questions why James Hird speculation would deter coaching candidates
Questions have been raised around Essendon’s coaching search, with club legend James Hird putting his hand up to coach the club. On 3AW Football, Tony Shaw can’t see why the ongoing James Hird discussion would deter candidates from pursuing the coaching position. “If you want to coach and you want the job you go in […]
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31/05/2026
‘So obvious’: Richo and Shaw dissect the massive ARC mistake
The AFL’s review system has received a lot of backlash, after a incorrect goal line decision in the thriller between Carlton and Geelong on Friday night. On 3AW Football, Matthew Richardson and Tony Shaw had their say on the state of the AFL’s ARC review system. “I cant believe one of the other umpires didn’t […]
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31/05/2026
Why Caro believes James Hird won’t be Essendon’s next coach
James Hird putting his hand up to coach Essendon again has raised questions around whether the club has already decided to move forward with him. Despite widespread belief that Hird will make a return as coach of the Bombers, Caroline Wilson isn’t convinced. “I don’t believe that the club will go down that road,” Wilson […]
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30/05/2026
Leigh Matthews slams the AFL’s ’embarrassing’ ARC blunder
Friday night’s thriller at the MCG didn’t come without controversy, with the AFL’s Review System under fire after a decision that denied Geelong’s Oliver Dempsey a goal. On 3AW Football, Leigh Matthews says the ARC regulations are “going around in circles” and are “embarrassing”. “When there is vision, and there is a mistake, it is […]
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30/05/2026
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. […]
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30/09/2017
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 […]
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22/09/2017
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 […]
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22/09/2017
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 […]
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16/09/2017
“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 […]
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16/09/2017
Tony Shaw isn’t buying the narrative around Geelong fans and their attendance at matches. While Friday night’s clash between Carlton and Geelong was a Blues home game, both Richo and Shawry expected more than the 61,081 that turned up at the MCG. Press PLAY to hear the full discussion on 3AW Football “We hear this […]
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01/06/2026
‘Deadset joke’: Tony Shaw questions why James Hird speculation would deter coaching candidates
Questions have been raised around Essendon’s coaching search, with club legend James Hird putting his hand up to coach the club. On 3AW Football, Tony Shaw can’t see why the ongoing James Hird discussion would deter candidates from pursuing the coaching position. “If you want to coach and you want the job you go in […]
3AW Football
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31/05/2026
‘So obvious’: Richo and Shaw dissect the massive ARC mistake
The AFL’s review system has received a lot of backlash, after a incorrect goal line decision in the thriller between Carlton and Geelong on Friday night. On 3AW Football, Matthew Richardson and Tony Shaw had their say on the state of the AFL’s ARC review system. “I cant believe one of the other umpires didn’t […]
3AW Football
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31/05/2026
Why Caro believes James Hird won’t be Essendon’s next coach
James Hird putting his hand up to coach Essendon again has raised questions around whether the club has already decided to move forward with him. Despite widespread belief that Hird will make a return as coach of the Bombers, Caroline Wilson isn’t convinced. “I don’t believe that the club will go down that road,” Wilson […]
3AW Football
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30/05/2026
Leigh Matthews slams the AFL’s ’embarrassing’ ARC blunder
Friday night’s thriller at the MCG didn’t come without controversy, with the AFL’s Review System under fire after a decision that denied Geelong’s Oliver Dempsey a goal. On 3AW Football, Leigh Matthews says the ARC regulations are “going around in circles” and are “embarrassing”. “When there is vision, and there is a mistake, it is […]
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30/05/2026
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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’, […]
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