AFL 2026: EPISODE 16: ROUND 24 PREVIEW
Aug 19, 202647m
The AFL world is rocked by the biggest scandal in years and possibly decades. Plus, Carlton has a new head coach and Essendon tries to get off the bottom of the ladder.
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Hosted by Caspar McLeod · 🇺🇸 US · EN · 193 episodes
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A podcast about everything AFL and AFLW. Each week, there'll be an episode discussing the round that's passed, the round to come, and all the big news in the footy world. Image credit: Valeriu Campan. Logo design: Charles Bourke. Song used: The High Line by Causmic.
Caspar McLeod hosts Through the Banner, a sports show with 193 episodes published.
The AFL world is rocked by the biggest scandal in years and possibly decades. Plus, Carlton has a new head coach and Essendon tries to get off the bottom of the ladder.
the final two weeks of the home and away season are here, and that means games become more important and it also means legends of the game announce their retirements.
A new AFLW season is underway with a disjointed round 1, and a Kangaroos team looking to go once again undefeated throughout the season.
A huge round with massive finals ramifications matched by an equally massive off-field story involving Geelong and one of their players.
After a brief and unplanned break, the podcast is back and there is a lot to discuss from the Essendon coaching search to the AFL fixture nightmare and more.
Two big stories about concussion could force the AFL to introduce more changes, and why Essendon 'deserve' a priority pick.
IN this episode, Caspar gives his thoughts on the proposals for the AFL fixture structure for 2028 onwards, and his opinion on those who gatekeep sport.
In this episode, Caspar takes a deep dive into the fractured relationship between old and new forms of media, particularly in terms of how fans are getting their footy fix.
A lot of topics are covered in this week's episode, including the touching tribute to a legend of the game, the terrible Kangaroos, and the Brody Mihocek injury.
Lots to talk about across the past two weeks, including the lasting legacy of a giant of the game and a heroic Australian, as well as the potential return of Essendon's favourite son... with some heavy baggage.
An episode with a lot to talk about, from Indigenous names for teams to Scott Pendlebury's record, and to whether or not the Kangaroos can finally record a win against a good team this season.
More homophobia drama in the AFL, plus the conclusion to the Elijah Hollands-Carlton saga.
A big ANZAC Round produced some memorable talking points, including whether the ANZAC Day match up should change, and the ARC review system.
After days of controversy in the world of AFL, ANZAC Day is now upon us. Several teams have potentially season-defining games this round, as the country pauses to reflect and give thanks.
In this episode, Caspar McLeod talks about the Nick Foot-Zak Butters controversy, as well as the importance of mental health, and Essendon's drought-breaking victory. All that and so much more.
Adelaide again becomes the centre of the AFL universe, and several teams head to South Australia with plenty to prove.
After a delayed start to the 2026 season, the Through the Banner podcast is back. In this episode, Caspar McLeod discusses his thoughts on why the Bulldogs are impressing, why the Bombers and Blues are struggling, as wel
Once again, North Melbourne and Brisbane will play against each other in the Grand Final of the AFLW competition, this time to see who will also be crowned the best team of the 2020s so far, to go with the title of Premi
After a marathon of a season which included everything from a cyclone to continued tension between players and the media to one of the most top-heavy ladders in recent memory, we're finally here: Grand Final Day and the
The finals continue to inch closer, with more games set to have an outsized influence on the final make up of the ladder.
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