Between the sticks

A podcast about footy (AFL) in a light-hearted and entertaining manner featuring a Carlton supporter and a Collingwood supporter,

Between the sticks is a news podcast hosted by Unknown Host, with 48 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80.

Unknown Host hosts Between the sticks, a news show with 48 episodes published.

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  AFL FW3: Prelim Maddness | Daicos' Historic Brownlow Win + Massive Grand Final Preview | S2E28

  Sep 24, 202652 min

  This week on Between The Sticks , we’re heading into Grand Final week. We break down Fremantle’s win over Sydney, Brisbane’s thriller against Hawthorn, and Nick Daicos’ record-breaking 47-vote Brownlow Medal win. Did Sydney’s missing players cost them a shot at the flag? How much did the controversial umpiring shape the Hawthorn–Brisbane prelim? And will Lachie Neale be available for the biggest game of the year? Then it’s Grand Final time: Fremantle vs Brisbane . We make our premiership and Norm Smith predictions, pick the moments that could decide the game, and discuss what another flag would mean for this Brisbane era. Who are you backing? Follow us on Instagram and TikTok: @BetweenTheSticks__

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  AFL SF Week: And then there were 4 | NFL X Down Under | FA Decisions | Pies Loading UP!? | S2E27

  Sep 17, 202649 min

  The 2026 AFL Finals are down to the final four! This week on Between The Sticks, we unpack all the fallout from Semi Finals Week: Fremantle refusing to go home, Brisbane ending Adelaide’s campaign and the biggest stories unfolding off the field. ⚓ Can Fremantle go all the way after another huge finals performance? Where does Adelaide go after another disappointing finals exit? Zak Butters has finally made his decision—but what does it mean for the clubs involved? ⚫⚪ Are Jesse Hogan and Collingwood preparing for another premiership run? We also step outside the AFL to discuss the NFL spectacle at the MCG and what it says about Melbourne’s ability to attract and host the world’s biggest sporting events. Who survives Preliminary Final weekend, and which clubs are already positioning themselves for 2027? Tune in for all that and more!

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  AFL FW1: Hawks STUN Freo Frauds | Swans Flag Chances | FrauduLIONS | Cats Consistency | S2E26

  Sep 9, 202646 min

  The 2026 AFL Finals are underway—and Week 1 has already shaken up the premiership race This week on Between The Sticks, we unpack a massive opening weekend of September: ⚪ Sydney announced themselves as a genuine premiership threat. With Callum Mills making an impact and their forward line firing, can the Swans win the flag despite the key players they’re missing? Hawthorn stunned Fremantle on their home ground and delivered one of the biggest statements of the finals. Are the Hawks now genuine premiership contenders? ⚓ After finishing on top of the ladder, what is Fremantle’s pass mark from here? Can they recover—or is it time to start the “Freo Frauds” conversation? Brisbane are our Flop Team of the Week following a disappointing finals performance. Can the Lions rediscover their pressure and intensity before it’s too late? And seriously… how do Geelong keep doing it? We discuss the culture and consistency that continue to keep the Cats in premiership contention. One week down—and the pressure only gets bigger from here Who is your premiership favourite after Week 1? Follow us on Instagram and TikTok: @BetweenTheSticks__ New episodes available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts and YouTube.

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  AFL Wildcard Fallout: SP10 A Sun | Dogs & Blues Survive | Dees & Pies Out | Sir N.Daicos S2E25

  Sep 1, 202644 min

  The first-ever AFL Wildcard Round is in the books — and it delivered. This week on Between The Sticks, we break down all the fallout from a historic weekend as Carlton and the Western Bulldogs advance, while Collingwood and Melbourne are sent packing. We unpack the Scott Pendlebury bombshell, what his shock departure means for Collingwood and what could come next for both Pendles and the Magpies. Then, we dissect both Wildcard clashes: How did Carlton get it done? ⚪ How did the Bulldogs secure the win? Where did it unravel for Melbourne? ⚫⚪ What went wrong for Collingwood? We also reflect on Nick Daicos’ record-breaking campaign and ask: Where does his 2026 season rank among the greatest individual seasons in AFL history? Wildcard Weekend is over. The contenders are set. Now the race for the 2026 AFL Premiership gets serious.

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  AFL RD24: WILDCARD IS HERE | DonsMcVeigh | SP10 | Swans 5 Richards v Dillon | Free Agents

  Aug 26, 202643 min

  The 2026 AFL home-and-away season is officially over, and finals footy is here! This week on Between The Sticks, we unpack all the fallout from Round 24, preview the wildcard round and finals, and tackle the huge stories already shaping the AFL off-season. We discuss Mark McVeigh taking over at Essendon, James Hird missing out on a return, and what the Bombers must change after another disappointing season. With the wildcard match-ups locked in, we examine the biggest finals questions: Did Collingwood make the right call playing Scott Pendlebury late in the season? What does the future hold for one of the greatest Magpies ever? Should finals be played at Marvel Stadium? And which teams are looking vulnerable heading into September? We also put the spotlight on rising star Logan Morris. How good can he become—and is he already the AFL’s best young forward? Plus, Zak Butters and Ben King have informed their clubs of their decisions to leave, setting up a massive player-movement period. Where could they land, and what would their departures mean for Port Adelaide and the Suns? Finally, we discuss the troubled “Swans Five.” Will they play for Sydney again? Would rival clubs take a chance on them? And what does the situation mean for the club’s culture and supporters? All that and more on a massive episode of Between The Sticks!

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