Kick to Kick

Round 13 is officially upon us, and the mid-season bye rounds are truly heating up! In this episode, we break down another massive weekend of footy, headlined by blockbuster rivalry matchups and crucial ladder shaping. All eyes are on the MCG for the massive King's Birthday clash between Melbourne and Collingwood, alongside a classic Sunday night showdown between Essendon and Carlton. As always, we turn back the clock to where it all began, digging into the archives to look back at the very first time these fierce rivals ever faced off on the field.

Round 12 is officially upon us, with bye rounds now back in the mix! In this episode, we break down a good weekend of footy highlighted by top-eight shakeups and cross-town civil wars. As always we turn back the clock to where it all began, digging into the archives to look back at the very first time these fierce rivals ever faced off on the field.

Round 11 is almost here, and the stakes are only getting higher! In this packed episode, we look at a massive weekend of footy defined by season-defining blockbusters and bitter grudges. We take a trip down memory lane to uncover the origins of these classic football matchups.

There is plenty to get through in this loaded episode as we preview the high-stakes matchups of Round 10 and dig into the storied rivalries taking center stage. We dive into the Brisbane vs. Geelong blockbuster at the Gabba, a Friday night lights clash between Sydney and Collingwood, and a trip to the Top End as the Suns host Port Adelaide in Darwin (So we talk about the Sun's first ever win). Plus, in the case of Melbourne vs. Hawthorn, we’re looking back at the 1920's. 

There is plenty to get through in this loaded episode as we prepare for a Round 9 slate that promises both high-stakes drama and historical intrigue. We’re breaking down the modern-day rivalries while digging up some of the strangest buried treasure in the league’s archives.

There is plenty to get through in this loaded episode as we preview the upcoming round and revisit some historic first encounters. We dive into the Showdown, inaugural clashes, grudge matches, and the Expansion Cup. Plus, in the case of Geelong vs. North Melbourne, we’re actually looking at the second time they met—it’s a much more interesting story.

In this week's episode, we aren't just looking ahead to the Round 7 matchups; we’re traveling back to the very first time these clubs stood across the chalk from one another. We dig through the archives to uncover the forgotten stories of the inaugural meetings that set the stage for this weekend's clashes. The ANZAC clashes, the Suns heading down to Tassie to face the Hawks, the Giants and North in the states capital, and more. 

As the dust settles on Gather Round, the 2026 season marches on with Round 6, and we are back to dig through the footy vaults. This week, we’re looking at a slate of matchups with deep historical roots and some truly bizarre origin stories.

Whether it's a grudge match decades in the making or a modern rivalry still finding its feet, we’ve got the archives open and the tapes running. Grab a drink, settle in, and let’s take it back to where it all began.

As we gear up for Gather Round, we look back at the first time these teams played each other. This week, the entire AFL world descends on South Australia for a festival of footy. But before the first bounce in the Barossa or the lights go up at Adelaide Oval, we’re digging into the archives to uncover the origin stories of these Round 5 matchups.

From the very first clash between the Crows and the Blues to the early days of the Suns and Swans rivalry, we explore the games that set the stage for this weekend’s blockbusters.

The stage is set, the early-season hype is meeting the reality of the grind, and the ladder is already starting to tell a story—welcome to Round 4 of the 2026 AFL Season!

Brisbane Lions vs. Collingwood: We travel back to 1997, 

North Melbourne vs. Carlton: We return to 1925 

Melbourne vs. Gold Coast Suns: We revisit 2011