The Watch with Ben Gibson

<p>This episode is the first of its kind. We’re out of the studio and into the Capper Cave, yes the Capper Cave, because when a man of this calibre gives you even the slightest bit of his time, you just have to make an...

<p>The 2018 Rising Star winner appeared destined for a lengthy career at AFL level. He had sharp skills, speed to burn and an ability to stand up on the biggest stage of all.<br/><br/>Yet just seven years later, Jaidyn...

<p>In August, 2023, Joel Smith tested positive for the use of an illicit drug during an AFL match.</p><p>He was subsequently suspended from playing professional sport for four years.</p><p>Now, 19 months later, he...

<p>467 men have donned the Baggy Green for Australia, but just one of them have also featured on The Watch.<br/><br/>With the summer officially here, five-time Sheffield Shield champion and former test batsman, Bob...

<p>From undrafted to All-Australian in the space of a couple of months.<br/><br/>From Adelaide to Melbourne, to Gold Coast, to Hawthorn,<br/><br/>From pathing the way, to facing the keyboard warriors.<br/><br/>Sarah...

<p>It's an Olympic year, which means we need an Olympic podcast, and who better to talk to than someone who has been to the past three Games in a row.<br/><br/>This guest has jumped further than any woman in this...

<p>The term 'football royalty' is saved for résumés like this: 200 AFL games, two AFL Grand Finals and a Brownlow Medal.<br/><br/>Shane Woewodin achieved all of that in his nine seasons at the top level, representing...

<p>There's no such thing as a quiet week for an AFL journalist, and this episode demonstrates just that.<br/><br/>Tom Morris delves into the happenings of the Melbourne Football Club, details his personal comeback story...

<p>50, 40, 30, 20, 15, closing, goal.</p><p>That's how this guest will forever be remembered, gifting Melbourne fans with a memory that will last a lifetime.</p><p>But Mitch Hannan's story extends far beyond his...

<p>50, 40, 30, 20, 15, closing, goal.<br/><br/>That's how this guest will forever be remembered, gifting Melbourne fans with a memory that will last a lifetime.<br/><br/>But Mitch Hannan's story extends far beyond his...

<p>From having premiership cups on his kitchen table as a kid to becoming a CEO at 24 years of age, Cameron Schwab has experienced it all in the AFL industry. <br/><br/>In this episode, he speaks of his time leading...

<p>Few AFL players are remembered for one incident quite like Cale Morton.<br/><br/>The former No.4 draft pick joins The Watch to talk THAT clash with Brendon Lade, Melbourne's tanking drama, the Mark Neeld era and a...

<p>Charlie Spargo is best known as an AFL premiership player, but that's not on the agenda here.<br/><br/>In this special edition episode, Spargo showcases his passion for basketball and helps preview the NBA Finals.</p>

<p>Brad Green (and his stunning left foot) has officially joined The Watch alumni. <br/><br/>The former Melbourne Football Club captain, and current board member, wound back the clock, with some niche footy memories...

<p>Fresh off his AFL debut, Blake Howes makes an equally as important debut on The Watch.<br/><br/>The young Demon provides an in-depth review of his first game at senior level and recounts his journey from the draft to...