AFL Round 1 2026
Mar 11, 202627m0
Matty and Spida are back on deck for Round 1, breaking down the major storylines that emerged from Opening Round and previewing every game, as the 2026 season gets underway in full.
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In the Pocket - Presented by Palmerbet
Hosted by Palmerbet · 🇦🇺 au · EN-AU · 127 episodes
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Episodes
127
Last ep.
2 months ago
Avg length
31m
Language
EN-AU
Booking Probability™
34
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Listen Score
30
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Virality (30d)
16
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About this podcast
Matt Stewart and AFL Legend Spida Everitt preview and review each and every round of the AFL season.
sports
About the host
Palmerbet hosts In the Pocket - Presented by Palmerbet, a sports show with 127 episodes published.
Recent episodes
Our AI reads these to draft pitchesAFL Opening Round 2026
Mar 4, 202621m0
Matty and Spida are back for the AFL Opening Round, breaking down all the big storylines heading into the 2026 season. From premiership contenders to early smokeys, they go through every game, and what to expect as the n
Show notes2025 AFL GRAND FINAL
Sep 24, 202533m0
Geelong and Brisbane meet on the AFL’s biggest stage. Matty & Spida dive into the match-ups, the pressure moments, and who will be the last team standing in September, holding that Premiership trophy.
Show notesBrownlow Special 2025
Sep 17, 202522m0
It's the AFL’s night of nights! Matty & Spida dive into the Brownlow Medal - breaking down the favourites, the market movers, and the smokies who could turn the count on its head.
Show notesAFL Preliminary Finals
Sep 17, 202534m0
It’s Preliminary Finals week and Matty and Spida are here to break it all down. Just one win away from the big dance, every possession matters, every mistake magnified. Expect the pressure to tell on the big names, the s
Show notesAFL Finals Week 2
Sep 11, 202533m0
Matty and Spida are back to tackle Week 2 of the AFL Finals -the sudden-death clashes, the pressure on the big names, and the sides fighting to keep their premiership dream alive.
Show notesIn The Pocket - AFL Finals Week 1
Sep 4, 202528m0
Finals footy is here. Matty and Spida dive into Week 1 of the AFL Finals - the pressure, the blockbusters, and the sides ready to step up when it matters most.
Show notesRound 24 - Final Call
Aug 20, 202528m0
Round 24 brings no hiding spots. With finals looming, Matty and Spida call out the teams chasing glory, fighting for life, or bluffing their way to the finish.
Show notesRound 23 - You can smell the finals!
Aug 14, 202536m0
This week, it’s Swans time - Spida’s tipping them to get the job done against Geelong at a price.
Show notesRound 22 - Finals Footy is almost here!
Aug 7, 202535m0
Round 22 means business - every result matters now. Matty and Spida are tracking the bolters, the battlers, and the teams just bluffing. Who steps up, who slips out, and who blows it?
Show notesRound 21: Even more Choas
Jul 31, 202527m0
Round 21: Matty & Spida rip in with giant-killing upsets, big dog wins, and a top eight scrap that’s pure chaos. Who’s in? Who’s gone? And who’s just having a laugh?
Show notesRound 20
Jul 23, 202534m0
Round 20 is here and Matty and Spida have the lot - surprise losses, statement wins, and a top-eight race that’s going right down to the wire. Who’s in, who’s out, and who’s kidding themselves?
Show notesRound 19
Jul 16, 202537m0
Matty and Spida return for Round 19 with all the big takeaways from Round 18 - finals hopefuls flexing, contenders wobbling, and big questions brewing. They break down every game, every team, and what it all means!
Show notesRound 18
Jul 9, 202534m0
Matty and Spida return for Round 18 with all the big takeaways from Round 17, finals fancies, form slumps, and the biggest questions heading into the run home. They analyse every game, every team, and what it means with
Show notesRound 17
Jul 2, 202538m0
Matty and Spida return for Round 17 with all the big takeaways from Round 16, finals fancies, form slumps, and the biggest questions heading into the run home.
Show notesRound 16
Jun 25, 202533m0
Matty and Spida are back in the pocket, breaking down all the big moments from Round 16! From shockers to stunners, who’s looking like a finals threat - and who’s falling behind? Get their unfiltered takes and bold predi
Show notesRound 15
Jun 18, 202532m0
Every game. Every tip. Every talking point. Spida & Matty break down Round 15 with the perfect mix of footy smarts and fun.
Show notesRound 14
Jun 11, 202526m0
Spida & Matty are back to break down every game, deliver their tips, and dive into the big talking points — including the latest on the Tassie team. All the insights, all the laughs, all in one place.
Show notesRound 13
Jun 4, 202520m0
Spida & Matty are back for Round 13 — every matchup previewed, every tip delivered, and plenty of laughs along the way. 🎧🔥
Show notesRound 12
May 28, 202531m0
Spida & Matty are back with the Round 12 rundown – every game previewed, every tip delivered, and the usual dose of banter. 🔒🎙️
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Audience demographics
Age
18-54
Consumer type
Sports fans
Topics covered
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