Kick to Kick

To close out the season in style, we’re wrapping up Round 24 with a deep dive into the vault for another classic edition of "First Time They Met." We’re looking back at the historic milestone matches where clubs finally broke through to secure their very first victory against their opponents.

In this episode, we break down:

• Gold Coast vs. St Kilda (R1, 2013): Gary Ablett taking absolute control in the final term to deliver the Suns a memorable 13-point comeback win over the Saints.

• Fremantle vs. Carlton (R3, 1996): The expansion Freo Dockers pulling off a massive 53-point shocker to snap Carlton’s historic 18-game winning streak.

• Footscray vs. Melbourne (R16, 1931): A wet-weather slog at the Western Oval where the Tricolours mastered the mud to top the Demons.

• Port Adelaide vs. Essendon (R17, 1997): Port’s dominant 6-goal third-quarter blitz to record their inaugural win over the Bombers.

Plus, we cover the history and stats behind Collingwood vs. Brisbane, Geelong vs. Richmond, Adelaide vs. GWS, Sydney vs. North Melbourne, and West Coast vs. Hawthorn!

 

It’s time to kick back one last time—this is our final episode of the year! We have a new podcast we are already working on that we will be releasing in early 2027. Thank you so much for tuning in, supporting the show, and riding shotgun with us all seaso

They’ve met, they’ve battled, and now they’re in the final lap. Round 23 of the 2026 season is here, and the race to the finals is closer than ever. Get the lowdown on the Kick to Kick Podcast as every match, every goal, and every point could determine who crosses the home-and-away finish line on top.

 

PS: There was a mix up with dates fro last weeks episode. Apologies

The finish line for the home-and-away season is fast approaching, and Round 21 is set to deliver another high-stakes, action-packed weekend of football! Every point matters on the ladder, and this week’s slate features huge grudge matches, crucial top-eight clashes, and inter-state showdowns.

• Carlton vs. Brisbane Lions (Marvel Stadium): A massive finals-shaping rematch under the roof.

• Collingwood vs. Geelong Cats (MCG): A classic rivalry renewed in front of a monster MCG crowd.

• Essendon vs. Adelaide Crows (Marvel Stadium): High-stakes football with major ladder implications.

• Gold Coast Suns vs. Melbourne (People First Stadium): A crucial northern test for the Demons.

• Hawthorn vs. North Melbourne (UTAS Stadium): Tassie action as the Hawks take on a hungry Roos side.

• Richmond vs. West Coast Eagles (MCG): A desperate battle at the 'G with four vital points on the line.

• St Kilda vs. Sydney Swans (Marvel Stadium): Fast-paced footy to close out the round as the Swans head South.

The race for the finals is heating up, and Round 20 is delivering another blockbuster weekend of football! This episode previews a massive slate of fixtures packed with high-stakes ladder drama. We break down the absolute modern-day thrillers on the horizon, highlighted by a fierce Sydney Derby between the GWS Giants and Sydney Swans, an always-explosive Essendon vs. Hawthorn grudge match, and a crucial battle out West with the Fremantle vs. West Coast Eagles Derby.

It is officially the business end of the season, and Round 19 is serving up a spectacular weekend of football! This episode previews a fixture list packed with massive ladder-shaping drama. We break down the absolute blockbusters on the horizon, highlighted by a second-look traditional grudge match between Collingwood and Carlton at the MCG, a tricky Cats vs. St Kilda clash down at the Cattery, and a vital Essendon vs. GWS Giants battle under the roof at Marvel.

As always, the modern-day action is only half the story. We take a journey through the VFL/AFL history books to unearth some incredible buried treasure. We track down the origins of these classic encounters, looking back at the legendary players, historical boilovers, and the moments that laid the foundation for the fierce rivalries we see today.

The winter grind is real, and Round 18 brings a loaded slate of games with massive top-eight and top-four implications. This week, we're diving into a crucial weekend of football headlined by a massive Carlton and Hawthorn blockbuster at the MCG, the Giants hosting the Cats in Sydney, and a fascinating Fremantle vs. Sydney Swans battle over west at Optus Stadium. With so many teams meeting for the first time this season, the stakes couldn't be higher.

Plus, we turn back the clock to where it all began. We’re digging deep into the archives to look back at the inaugural encounters and legendary historical context behind these fixtures. Whether it’s classic MCG throat-burners from yesteryear or the early days of travel between the traditional Victorian powerhouses and the interstate expansion sides, we've got all the vintage footy stories you love.

Round 17 is almost upon us, and the race to the finals is reaching a fever pitch! In this episode, we break down a massive weekend of footy full of huge matchups that are bound to shape the 2026 ladder. We have several second-time matchups for the round, including a high-stakes clash between the Cats and the Lions down at GMHBA Stadium, a vital Swans and Bulldogs battle at the SCG, and the Hawks hosting the Demons in Tasmania.

And as always, we’re taking a trip down memory lane, digging into the archives to see what happened the very first time these historic rivals faced off on the field. From the deep VFL history of Richmond vs. Carlton at the MCG to the origins of newer rivalries like the Suns and Magpies, we uncover the stories, legendary names, and bizarre moments of days gone by.

We are about to hit Round 16, and the last of the mid-season bye rounds is here. This week, we're diving into a massive weekend of footy full of huge rivalry matchups that are bound to shape the ladder. We have several 2nd-time matchups for the round, including the lions and swans, pies and tigers, and a massive second Showdown between power and crows. And as always, we're taking a trip down memory lane, digging into the archives to see what happened the very first time these historic rivals faced off on the field, or the first time the other team finally prevailed.

We are about to hit Round 15, and the mid-season bye rounds are still here. This week, we're diving into a massive weekend of footy full of huge matchups that are bound to shape the ladder. We have several 2nd-time matchups for the round, including the dockers and cats, pies and power, and crows and demons. And as always, we're taking a trip down memory lane, digging into the archives to see what happened the very first time these historic rivals faced off on the field, or the first time the other team finally prevailed.

Were about to hit Round 14, and the mid-season bye rounds are still here. This week, we're diving into a massive weekend of footy full of huge rivalry matchups that are bound to shape the ladder. We have several 2nd time match ups for the round, including the demons and bombers, swans and power and cats and suns.  And as always, we're taking a trip down memory lane, digging into the archives to see what happened the very first time these historic rivals faced off on the field, or the first time the other team finally prevailed.