Former AFL CEO Gillon McLachlan has revealed his tip for the premiership this year. 3AW news reporter Kiara Parker also questioned him on the wildcard round and also Kylie Minogue’s upcoming percomance at the grand final. Press PLAY to hear Gillon McLachlan’s thoughts on 3AW “Looking from the outside it looked like it went pretty […]
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09/09/2026
The fresh details on Kylie’s ‘extraordinary’ Grand Final plans
New details on Kylie Minogue’s much-anticipated AFL Grand Final show are emerging. The Aussie pop sensation will play a 20-minute set ahead of the showpiece match at the MCG later this month, in a performance that’s been years in the making. Journalist Mark Stevens shared fresh details on what fans can expect to see from […]
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08/09/2026
Why one North Melbourne great is backing ‘ruthless’ Clarkson sacking
North Melbourne great Drew Petrie is backing the club’s call to sack coach Alastair Clarkson. Clarkson’s time at the club concluded last week, following an extensive review of the team’s 2026 performance. Petrie said that after speaking to various people around the club, he was now confident the right call was made. Press PLAY to […]
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07/09/2026
What Tony Shaw found ‘confronting’ about Alastair Clarkson’s shock sacking
The biggest news of the week was North Melbourne’s shock sacking of coach Alastair Clarkson with a year left on his contract. On 3AW Football, Tony Shaw says he “enjoyed the honesty” at Sonja Hood and Todd Viney’s press conference but found it “confronting”. “I found it confronting”, Shaw said on 3AW Football. Press PLAY […]
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06/09/2026
Richo’s brutal assessment of the AFL’s ‘mickey mouse’ wildcard finals
Both Carlton and the Western Bulldogs won through the inaugural wildcard finals, only to be eliminated in the following week. Their elimination final exits have raised questions over whether wildcard teams can genuinely challenge for the premiership. “I can’t see a team winning from 7th, 8th, 9th or 10th now, I think it’s impossible,” Matthew […]
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06/09/2026
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
Former AFL CEO Gillon McLachlan has revealed his tip for the premiership this year. 3AW news reporter Kiara Parker also questioned him on the wildcard round and also Kylie Minogue’s upcoming percomance at the grand final. Press PLAY to hear Gillon McLachlan’s thoughts on 3AW “Looking from the outside it looked like it went pretty […]
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09/09/2026
The fresh details on Kylie’s ‘extraordinary’ Grand Final plans
New details on Kylie Minogue’s much-anticipated AFL Grand Final show are emerging. The Aussie pop sensation will play a 20-minute set ahead of the showpiece match at the MCG later this month, in a performance that’s been years in the making. Journalist Mark Stevens shared fresh details on what fans can expect to see from […]
Footy Fix Daily
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08/09/2026
Why one North Melbourne great is backing ‘ruthless’ Clarkson sacking
North Melbourne great Drew Petrie is backing the club’s call to sack coach Alastair Clarkson. Clarkson’s time at the club concluded last week, following an extensive review of the team’s 2026 performance. Petrie said that after speaking to various people around the club, he was now confident the right call was made. Press PLAY to […]
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07/09/2026
What Tony Shaw found ‘confronting’ about Alastair Clarkson’s shock sacking
The biggest news of the week was North Melbourne’s shock sacking of coach Alastair Clarkson with a year left on his contract. On 3AW Football, Tony Shaw says he “enjoyed the honesty” at Sonja Hood and Todd Viney’s press conference but found it “confronting”. “I found it confronting”, Shaw said on 3AW Football. Press PLAY […]
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06/09/2026
Richo’s brutal assessment of the AFL’s ‘mickey mouse’ wildcard finals
Both Carlton and the Western Bulldogs won through the inaugural wildcard finals, only to be eliminated in the following week. Their elimination final exits have raised questions over whether wildcard teams can genuinely challenge for the premiership. “I can’t see a team winning from 7th, 8th, 9th or 10th now, I think it’s impossible,” Matthew […]
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06/09/2026
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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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