Zero Hanger AFL Podcast
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THE OUTER WING: Ranking the BEST home ground advantages in the AFL
THE HITOUT: The TOP contenders to replace Michael Voss as Carlton coach
SIX POINTS: The distraction that’s now impacting Collingwood’s season
THE OUTER WING: Prime time Freo against Hawks + Elliot Yeo's rut denial | The Outer Wing Round 9 Preview
THE HITOUT: REAL prime time AFL teams + the Dees are CURSED
SIX POINTS: When Carlton could pull the pin on the Michael Voss era
THE OUTER WING: Freo eyeing off record win streak + West Coast favourites vs Tigers
THE HITOUT: Butters to the Demons + creating custom AFL jumpers
SIX POINTS: “We’ve got problems”: Two more BIG issues for the AFL
THE OUTER WING: Fremantle’s single weakness + the “overrated” West Coast defender
THE HITOUT: Head-to-head player ratings + Should the AFL introduce relegation and promotion?
SIX POINTS: Richmond to go WINLESS + Carlton’s blame game
THE OUTER WING: DERBY TIME! Freo are flying + Is Harley being “reined in”?
THE HITOUT: Crazy AFL milestones + WORST footy cliches
SIX POINTS: The No.1 player in the AFL + a SHOCK flag tip
THE OUTER WING: Fremantle are a top 4 “lock” + West Coast get a reality check
THE HITOUT: Lids OFF for these AFL teams + Top 10 AFL Stadiums
SIX POINTS: Footy has finally ARRIVED + why Collingwood need to "suck it up"
Ep 56THE OUTER WING: West Coast's young squad 'trending the right way' + Is Josh Treacy the best forward in the comp?
Both Western Australian teams in the AFL taste victories in the recent round of footy. Can the young gun eagles continue with their exciting form? Is the Dockers' Josh Treacy the best forward in the competition?Mark Stevens and Digby Beacham tackle the biggest talking points in WA footy on the first episode of The Outer Wing, brought to you by TABtouch.
Ep 55THE HITOUT: How to fix Carlton + the scariest AFL players
Phoenix has found a way to fix Carlton, and it involves one of Australia’s most iconic sportsmen. Meanwhile, the boys debate when the AFL is/isn’t a workplace in the wake of Tristan Xerri’s blood-wipining saga, as well as ways to spice up the grand final entertainment. Also, more player rankings and a look at the ‘scariest’ footy alter egos of the modern era.The Hitout AFL Podcast is Zero Hanger’s weekly show covering all of the latest AFL news, views and footy fun, featuring host Phoenix Trinidad and presenters Mitch Keating and Aidan Cellini.⬇️ RUNDOWN:00:00 Intro and Vibe-check05:01 Xerri07:46 Kylie Minogue10:43 Fixing Carlton16:25 Scariest AFL Players22:45 Top 50 RatingsRECORDED: 31/03/2026For all your AFL news go to ZeroHanger.com and make sure to FOLLOW Zero Hanger on social media:NEWS: https://www.zerohanger.comIG: https://www.instagram.com/ZeroHangerFB: https://www.facebook.com/AFLZeroHangerX: https://x.com/zerohangerTT: https://www.tiktok.com/@zerohangerYT: https://www.youtube.com/c/ZeroHangerAFL
Ep 53Hangin' Out with DAVID DUNBAR: The James Bond of the AFL world
David Dunbar has spent more than 35 years at the coalface of Australian football — as a forward scout, opposition analyst, and senior and assistant coach across Hawthorn, Melbourne, Fremantle, Brisbane, East Fremantle, and Port Melbourne. But it's his time as footy's most notorious "spy" that has become the stuff of legend.Phoenix Trinidad and Mark Stevens sit down with Dave to lift the lid on the wild world of AFL intelligence gathering — fake disguises, hard hats and shovels, almost getting punched by premiership coaches, and hiding in pie vans. Dave also opens up about his work with young talent today, and why he believes the AFL needs to stop throwing money at the top and start investing in the development pathway where it really counts.FOR MORE INFO ON DAVE'S COACHING WORK:https://www.daviddunbar.com.au/⬇️ RUNDOWN:00:00 Intro01:50 Opposition Coach05:58 AFL Spy11:47 Coaching Indigenous players18:20 Almost getting punched again22:28 Hiding in a pie van25:35 Coaching and the NT29:30 Current AFL development pathwaysRECORDED: 19/03/2026For all your AFL news go to ZeroHanger.com and make sure to FOLLOW Zero Hanger on social media:NEWS: https://www.zerohanger.comIG: https://www.instagram.com/ZeroHangerFB: https://www.facebook.com/AFLZeroHangerX: https://x.com/zerohangerTT: https://www.tiktok.com/@zerohangerYT: https://www.youtube.com/c/ZeroHangerAFL
Ep 54Carlton “significantly problematic” + fears for AFL talent pool
The aftermath of Carlton’s capitulation against Melbourne has Harf and Stevo fearing what could come next for the Blues and coach Michael Voss. Essendon is also under the microscope following its loss to North Melbourne, slumping to a 0-3 start, while the boys predict the suspension Roos big man Tristan Xerri is facing for his incident with Andrew McGrath. Plus, the Demon in hot form, and where the state of AFL lists are at to start the new season.Six Points is streamed live at 9:00am (AEDT) weekly, with former AFL midfielder, AFLW senior coach and broadcaster Daniel Harford and senior sports reporter Mark Stevens tackling all the major AFL talking points and issues.THE AGENDA:00:00 Intro03:05 Blue Murder07:47 Kysaiah vs. Nasiah11:28 Bombed Out (AGAIN)16:45 Blood Spot20:44 Minnows Emerge24:40 Era of errorsFor all your AFL news go to ZeroHanger.com and make sure to FOLLOW Zero Hanger on social media:NEWS: https://www.zerohanger.comIG: https://www.instagram.com/ZeroHangerFB: https://www.facebook.com/AFLZeroHangerX: https://x.com/zerohangerTT: https://www.tiktok.com/@zerohangerYT: https://www.youtube.com/c/ZeroHangerAFL
Ep 52THE OUTER WING: Is this the best version of Shai Bolton? + Can West Coast turn this win into the “new norm”?
Fremantle took out Melbourne comfortably but should it have been a larger margin? The Eagles got their first win of the season early, so can they turn this into the “new norm”?Mark Stevens and Digby Beacham tackle the biggest talking points in WA footy on the first episode of The Outer Wing, brought to you by TABtouch.
Ep 53THE HITOUT: The best (worst) TAUNTS in AFL history + AFL Chaos Theory
Aidan gives a deep dive into the current injury crisis that has struck the AFL, while the boys recount some of the most infamous taunts on a footy field. Mitch raises the idea of Chaos Theory in the AFL, and the social segment sees the team rank the best footy jumper numbers to wear.The Hitout AFL Podcast is Zero Hanger’s weekly show covering all of the latest AFL news, views and footy fun, featuring host Phoenix Trinidad and presenters Mitch Keating and Aidan Cellini.⬇️ RUNDOWN:00:00 Intro and Vibe-check02:01 Bailey Humphrey banned05:00 Injury crisis11:21 Chaos theory16:43 Best (worst) AFL taunts25:44 Best jumper numbersRECORDED: 25/03/2026For all your AFL news go to ZeroHanger.com and make sure to FOLLOW Zero Hanger on social media:NEWS: https://www.zerohanger.comIG: https://www.instagram.com/ZeroHangerFB: https://www.facebook.com/AFLZeroHangerX: https://x.com/zerohangerTT: https://www.tiktok.com/@zerohangerYT: https://www.youtube.com/c/ZeroHangerAFL
Ep 51SIX POINTS: Bomber HORROR + a “footy flog” act
Harf and Stevo discuss the concerning situation Essendon find themselves in just two games into the new season, while concern is just as high ar Arden Street as pressure mounts on North Melbourne coach Alastair Clarkson. A Fremantle forward has been branded a “footy flog” for his taunting antics, while Harf names the tall attacker who could reach 100 goals this season.Six Points is streamed live at 9:00am (AEDT) weekly, with former AFL midfielder, AFLW senior coach and broadcaster Daniel Harford and senior sports reporter Mark Stevens tackling all the major AFL talking points and issues.THE AGENDA:00:00 Intro02:10 Bomber Horror08:15 Speed kills12:05 Pull your heads in16:46 Dogs' secret recipe21:20 Centurian time?23:45 Clarkson blowtorchFor all your AFL news go to ZeroHanger.com and make sure to FOLLOW Zero Hanger on social media:NEWS: https://www.zerohanger.comIG: https://www.instagram.com/ZeroHangerFB: https://www.facebook.com/AFLZeroHangerX: https://x.com/zerohangerTT: https://www.tiktok.com/@zerohangerYT: https://www.youtube.com/c/ZeroHangerAFL
Ep 50THE HITOUT: Picking AFL goal songs + more AFL commentator rankings
Phoenix, Aidan and Mitch name their favourite current goals songs, and the tunes they’d have if they were AFL players, while the boys also attempt to make sense of the Scott Pendlebury Tribunal outcome. ‘Explain Yourself’ raises another commentators rankings from the past week, and Phoenix brings a game of ‘would you rather’ to the table.The Hitout AFL Podcast is Zero Hanger’s weekly show covering all of the latest AFL news, views and footy fun, featuring host Phoenix Trinidad and presenters Mitch Keating and Aidan Cellini.⬇️ RUNDOWN:00:00 Intro and Vibe-check03:12 Pendlebury11:43 Goal songs16:06 Would you rather?23:54 Commentator rankingsRECORDED: 18/03/2026For all your AFL news go to ZeroHanger.com and make sure to FOLLOW Zero Hanger on social media:NEWS: https://www.zerohanger.comIG: https://www.instagram.com/ZeroHangerFB: https://www.facebook.com/AFLZeroHangerX: https://x.com/zerohangerTT: https://www.tiktok.com/@zerohangerYT: https://www.youtube.com/c/ZeroHangerAFL
Ep 49THE OUTER WING: "Cry me a river" Longmuir + the "entirely unacceptable" first half from the Eagles
Fremantle came out hot against Geelong, while the Eagles made a late surge to compress their margin against the Gold Coast. What can Freo and West Coast take from these games heading into a couple of tough match-ups in round 2?Zero Hanger's Mark Stevens and veteran WA sports journalist Digby Beacham tackle the biggest talking points in WA footy on The Outer Wing, brought to you by TABtouch.🎯 WATCH: Full episode vision hereThe Outer Wing is a new WA footy show hosted by Mark Stevens and Digby Beacham, covering all things Western Australian football. Sharp analysis, strong opinions, and the big talking points around the West Coast Eagles and Fremantle Dockers - hard-hitting analysis around what’s really happening in the WA footy landscape.
Ep 48SIX POINTS: The AFL’s “BEST 4th quarter player” + St Kilda’s bench blunder
Harf and Stevo share their thoughts on the late-game blunder from St Kilda and Ross Lyon that saw Nasiah Wanganeen-Milera on the bench late into the game over the weekend that potentially cost them the game. The boys also discuss Max Gawn being the “best 4th quarter player in history” as he led the Demons to victory in Round 1, while crowd numbers may be a cause for concern at AFL House. Six Points is streamed live at 9:00am (AEDT) weekly, with former AFL midfielder, AFLW senior coach and broadcaster Daniel Harford and senior sports reporter Mark Stevens tackling all the major AFL talking points and issues.THE AGENDA:00:00 Intro00:46 Bench Warfare06:58 King of the castle12:09 Good Bloke Discount17:51 Soft Crowds22:08 Roo Beauty 25:24 Longmuir's lamentFor all your AFL news go to ZeroHanger.com and make sure to FOLLOW Zero Hanger on social media:NEWS: https://www.zerohanger.comIG: https://www.instagram.com/ZeroHangerFB: https://www.facebook.com/AFLZeroHangerX: https://x.com/zerohangerTT: https://www.tiktok.com/@zerohangerYT: https://www.youtube.com/c/ZeroHangerAFL
Ep 47THE HITOUT: The Dan Gorringe DRAMA + Hawthorn duo in trouble
A dramatic few days in the AFL has given the boys plenty to chat about, with Zero Hanger’s own Jonty Ralphsmith jumping on the pod to help dissect the recent Dan Gorringe and Sam Docherty saga. The MVP award is back for 2026 (and it now has its own trophy!), while the latest socials segment descends into some tricky guessing of AFL greats.The Hitout AFL Podcast is Zero Hanger’s weekly show covering all of the latest AFL news, views and footy fun, featuring host Phoenix Trinidad and presenters Mitch Keating and Aidan Cellini.The Hitout AFL Podcast is Zero Hanger’s weekly show covering all of the latest AFL news, views and footy fun, featuring host Phoenix Trinidad and presenters Mitch Keating and Aidan Cellini.⬇️ RUNDOWN:00:00 Welcome to the Hitout01:26 Hawks arrested07:51 MVP, Oliver and Petracca13:26 Dan Gorringe Drama27:02 Footy Celebrity HeadsRECORDED: 11/03/2026For all your AFL news go to ZeroHanger.com and make sure to FOLLOW Zero Hanger on social media:NEWS: https://www.zerohanger.comIG: https://www.instagram.com/ZeroHangerFB: https://www.facebook.com/AFLZeroHangerX: https://x.com/zerohangerTT: https://www.tiktok.com/@zerohangerYT: https://www.youtube.com/c/ZeroHangerAFL
Ep 46THE OUTER WING: Are the Eagles ready to emerge from the mire?
There's "no excuses" for the Dockers now, as the Eagles get ready to unleash young talent in 2026.Zero Hanger's Mark Stevens and veteran WA sports journalist Digby Beacham tackle the biggest talking points in WA footy on The Outer Wing, brought to you by TABtouch.🎯 WATCH: Full episode vision hereThe Outer Wing is a new WA footy show hosted by Mark Stevens and Digby Beacham, covering all things Western Australian football. Sharp analysis, strong opinions, and the big talking points around the West Coast Eagles and Fremantle Dockers - hard-hitting analysis around what’s really happening in the WA footy landscape.
Ep 45SIX POINTS: “Enormous pressure” on Voss + Hawks’ midfield woes
Harf and Stevo share their concerns for Michael Voss’ coaching future at Carlton after a double dose of drama and disappointment to start the new season. The boys also discuss their concerns with Hawthorn’s selection mix, while there’s plenty of praise for a young Suns star following his electric Opening Round performance and well-documented trade period.Six Points is streamed live at 9:00am (AEDT) weekly, with former AFL midfielder, AFLW senior coach and broadcaster Daniel Harford and senior sports reporter Mark Stevens tackling all the major AFL talking points and issues.THE AGENDA:00:00 Intro01:19 Blues Pressure Cooker05:32 Snubbing the tagger10:25 Hawthorn mid woes14:30 Here's Humphrey18:56 Dees' Separation Sadness22:42 Can Dogs win itFor all your AFL news go to ZeroHanger.com and make sure to FOLLOW Zero Hanger on social media:NEWS: https://www.zerohanger.comIG: https://www.instagram.com/ZeroHangerFB: https://www.facebook.com/AFLZeroHangerX: https://x.com/zerohangerTT: https://www.tiktok.com/@zerohangerYT: https://www.youtube.com/c/ZeroHangerAFL
Ep 44THE OUTER WING: "It can't be real! Flagmantle?!"
"I can't believe I'm saying it... but I think Freo are a chance!"Mark Stevens and Digby Beacham tackle the biggest talking points in WA footy on the first episode of The Outer Wing, brought to you by TABtouch.🎯 WATCH: Full episode vision hereThe Outer Wing is a new WA footy show hosted by Mark Stevens and Digby Beacham, covering all things Western Australian football. Sharp analysis, strong opinions, and the big talking points around the West Coast Eagles and Fremantle Dockers - hard-hitting analysis around what’s really happening in the WA footy landscape.
Ep 43THE HITOUT: Drafting the AFL teams… with a catch
Phoenix, Aidan and Mitch are tasked with drafting all 18 clubs, with key criteria set in place to see who will come out on top at the end of the 2026 AFL season. Phoenix pays tribute to the retired Steven May, and debate over which nations would contend for gold at the Olympics if Aussie Rules was added. Plus, the team recall their favourite Dennis Cometti moments following the iconic commentator’s passing.The Hitout AFL Podcast is Zero Hanger’s weekly show covering all of the latest AFL news, views and footy fun, featuring host Phoenix Trinidad and presenters Mitch Keating and Aidan Cellini.⬇️ RUNDOWN:00:00 Welcome to the Hitout00:55 Vale Dennis Cometti03:20 AFL in the Olympics08:11 Steven May Retirement11:28 Daicos Stat Machine16:19 AFL Teams Draft26:19 Explain Yourself33:05 Blindfold Guessing GameRECORDED: 04/03/2026For all your AFL news go to ZeroHanger.com and make sure to FOLLOW Zero Hanger on social media: NEWS: https://www.zerohanger.comIG: https://www.instagram.com/ZeroHangerFB: https://www.facebook.com/AFLZeroHangerX: https://x.com/zerohangerTT: https://www.tiktok.com/@zerohangerYT: https://www.youtube.com/c/ZeroHangerAFL
Ep 42SIX POINTS: Why the Roos are already “under the pump”
Harf and Stevo dissect the pre-season tune-up between Collingwood and North Melbourne, with concerns arising for each club in the wake of the contest. The boys assess whether Port Adelaide or Melbourne will have the better ‘new coach bounce’ this year, while they also unveil their top 10s for the 2026 AFL season.Six Points is streamed live at 9:00am (AEDT) weekly, with former AFL midfielder, AFLW senior coach and broadcaster Daniel Harford and senior sports reporter Mark Stevens tackling all the major AFL talking points and issues.THE AGENDA:00:00 Intro03:03 Roos win, but...06:03 Get used to L's, Pies09:02 May Day12:41 New coach bounce16:07 Silent Coaches19:35 Top 10sFor all your AFL news go to ZeroHanger.com and make sure to FOLLOW Zero Hanger on social media:NEWS: https://www.zerohanger.comIG: https://www.instagram.com/ZeroHangerFB: https://www.facebook.com/AFLZeroHangerX: https://x.com/zerohangerTT: https://www.tiktok.com/@zerohangerYT: https://www.youtube.com/c/ZeroHangerAFL
Ep 41THE HITOUT: Revealing our 2026 AFL season predictions
We’re back ahead of the 2026 AFL season, with our first episode of the year setting some ground rules for the season ahead. Phoenix attempts to guess the 17 stats AFL umpires now have access to for Brownlow voting, while Mitch has to explain our recent AFL experiments ratings. The team also goes through their predictions for 2026, including secret predictions we’ll uncover later into the season.The Hitout AFL Podcast is Zero Hanger’s weekly show covering all of the latest AFL news, views and footy fun, featuring host Phoenix Trinidad and presenters Mitch Keating and Aidan Cellini.⬇️ RUNDOWN:00:00 Welcome to the Hitout05:36 Umpires getting stats12:34 Banned words18:00 Season Predictions24:33 Ranking AFL Experiments30:13 The worst best playersRECORDED: 26/02/2026For all your AFL news go to ZeroHanger.com and make sure to FOLLOW Zero Hanger on social media:NEWS: https://www.zerohanger.comIG: https://www.instagram.com/ZeroHangerFB: https://www.facebook.com/AFLZeroHangerX: https://x.com/zerohangerTT: https://www.tiktok.com/@zerohangerYT: https://www.youtube.com/c/ZeroHangerAFL
Ep 40Hangin' Out with MARK STEVENS: AFL journalism and joining the Zero Hanger team!
AFL journalist Mark Stevens joins the Hangin' Out podcast to discuss his legendary career covering footy. From his 20 years as a senior sports journalist at the Herald Sun and 8 years as Chief AFL Reporter at Channel 7, to now joining Zero Hanger at Zero Digital Sports, 'Stevo' shares incredible stories about doorstop journalism, the art of breaking news, and some wild moments including encountering a streaker during a live cross. He opens up about covering the 2016 Bulldogs premiership, Essendon's supplement saga, reporting from the COVID hubs, and reveals insider tricks of the trade like staking out managers' offices and playing cat-and-mouse with rival journalists.Plus: why 'Dusty' Martin is the hardest player to catch, and the competitive world of AFL journalism.⬇️ RUNDOWN:00:00 - Intro & Welcome to Zero Hanger03:52 - Shepparton Cadetship to the Herald Sun13:31 - What is sports journalism really about?17:25 - Being first vs being right22:00 - Leaving politics career at Parliament House26:59 - Covering your own team29:28 - Changes in the media box35:00 - 2016 Grand Final: The drought-breaker38:26 - The 2021 Grand Final heartbreak40:25 - COVID-19 & being in the hub41:00 - Streaker story52:00 - The Essendon supplement saga52:36 - The art of doorstop journalism54:00 - Flying to Auckland to chase Dusty Martin1:02:18 - Tricks of the trade: Decoys & positioning1:08:21 - What's next for Zero Hanger in 2025RECORDED: 04/12/2025For all your AFL news go to ZeroHanger.com and make sure to FOLLOW Zero Hanger on social media:NEWS: https://www.zerohanger.comIG: https://www.instagram.com/ZeroHangerFB: https://www.facebook.com/AFLZeroHangerX: https://x.com/zerohangerTT: https://www.tiktok.com/@zerohangerYT: https://www.youtube.com/c/ZeroHangerAFL
Ep 39Hangin' Out with DWAYNE RUSSELL: Writing fiction and the art of calling footy!
Phoenix Trinidad and Mitch Keating sit down with AFL commentator and former Geelong and Port Adelaide player Dwayne Russell, who’s added another title to his résumé — novelist.Dwayne talks about his debut fiction book 'Killing for Sport', a fast-paced art world thriller two decades in the making. He dives deep into his inspirations, his love of music, his Beatles obsession, the art of great commentary, and what it’s really like calling the big AFL moments live on air.⬇️ RUNDOWN:00:00 Killing for Sport04:20 Art History06:45 Russell History11:24 Big music guy24:04 Footy history33:48 The Art of Commentary36:38 Positive Commentary39:13 Preparing commentary50:19 The Dwayne diet53:07 Feedback1:03:10 WritingRECORDED: 22/10/2025For all your AFL news go to ZeroHanger.com and make sure to FOLLOW Zero Hanger on social media:NEWS: https://www.zerohanger.comIG: https://www.instagram.com/ZeroHangerFB: https://www.facebook.com/AFLZeroHangerX: https://x.com/zerohangerTT: https://www.tiktok.com/@zerohangerYT: https://www.youtube.com/c/ZeroHangerAFL
Ep 38AFL TRADE STOCKTAKE 🔁 Every club's moves in 90 seconds
RECORDED: 03/10/2025AFL Trade Period has officially begun! Phoenix Trinidad and Mitch Keating run through your club's trade period moves in 90 seconds or less. For all your AFL news go to ZeroHanger.com and make sure to FOLLOW Zero Hanger on social media:NEWS: https://www.zerohanger.comIG: https://www.instagram.com/ZeroHangerFB: https://www.facebook.com/AFLZeroHangerX: https://x.com/zerohangerTT: https://www.tiktok.com/@zerohangerYT: https://www.youtube.com/c/ZeroHangerAFL
Ep 37The Hitout: Brisbane go back-to-back! + Who is the 2025 Finals MVP?
Phoenix Trinidad and Zero Hanger writers Mitch Keating and Aidan Cellini recap the 2025 Grand Final, our Zero Hanger Finals MVP, wash-up for Melbourne and Port Adelaide, and Draft match-maker for Hawthorn, Gold Coast, and the Western Bulldogs.⬇️ RUNDOWN:00:00 Welcome to the Hitout00:47 Grand Final Day Experiences04:55 2025 Grand Final Recap23:00 Finals MVP26:19 Wash-Up: Melbourne30:30 Wash-Up: Port Adelaide34:35 Draft Match-makerRECORDED: 29/09/2025For all your AFL news go to ZeroHanger.com and make sure to FOLLOW Zero Hanger on social media:NEWS: https://www.zerohanger.comIG: https://www.instagram.com/ZeroHangerFB: https://www.facebook.com/AFLZeroHangerX: https://x.com/zerohangerTT: https://www.tiktok.com/@zerohangerYT: https://www.youtube.com/c/ZeroHangerAFL
Ep 36The Hitout: Dangerfield goes OFF! + unboxing a vintage merch mystery box
Phoenix Trinidad and Zero Hanger writers Mitch Keating and Aidan Cellini break down the prelims, unbox a vintage merch mystery box, make their brownlow predictions, preview the Grand Final and much more!FOLLOW FOOTY FINDS ON INSTAGRAM:https://www.instagram.com/footy.finds/⬇️ RUNDOWN:00:00 Welcome to the Hitout02:04 unboxing vintage merch09:13 Geelong def. Hawthorn18:05 Brisbane def. Collingwood31:01 Wash-up: North Melbourne35:21 Wash-up: Essendon40:35 Brownlow Predictions43:02 Draft Match-maker: St. Kilda45:16 Draft Match-maker: Carlton47:50 Draft Match-maker: Sydney50:29 Pre-Grand Final Entertainment53:14 Grand Final PreviewRECORDED: 15/09/2025For all your AFL news go to ZeroHanger.com and make sure to FOLLOW Zero Hanger on social media:NEWS: https://www.zerohanger.comIG: https://www.instagram.com/ZeroHangerFB: https://www.facebook.com/AFLZeroHangerX: https://x.com/zerohangerTT: https://www.tiktok.com/@zerohangerYT: https://www.youtube.com/c/ZeroHangerAFL
Ep 35Hangin' Out with Nick Davis: 20 Years Since his LEGENDARY Swans Comeback
Phoenix Trinidad sits down with AFL star Nick Davis as he relives one of the most iconic moments in footy history — his unforgettable four-goal final quarter that sent the Sydney Swans into the 2005 Preliminary Final. We also dive into his early days as a father-son recruit, playing in back-to-back Grand Finals against the Brisbane Lions and West Coast Eagles, and what it was like working under legendary coaches Mick Malthouse and Paul Roos. Nick opens up about his decision to leave Collingwood, the culture shift at Sydney, and the inside story behind the Swans’ famous 2005 Premiership.Post-footy, Nick talks about his surprising stint as an NFL punter, his coaching career with the Swans Academy, and his current work with the Sydney Roosters, Waratahs, and Australian Rugby Sevens teams. Plus, he shares behind-the-scenes stories from his Providoor ad, his most awkward sponsor moment, and the differences between AFL and NRL training.⬇️ RUNDOWN:00:00 – Intro03:25 – Collingwood Father-son09:05 – The father-son rule 10:31 – Lions in the early 2000s13:20 – Leaving Collingwood16:36 – The 2005 Semi-Final27:06 – Roos vs. Malthouse31:36 – Inside the Swans’ 2005 defensive game plan33:49 – Losing 2006 Grand Final37:28 – Post-footy39:16 – Cross-code coaching45:19 – Providoor Ad47:21 – AFL sponsor momentsRECORDED: 16/09/2025For all your AFL news go to ZeroHanger.com and make sure to FOLLOW Zero Hanger on social media:NEWS: https://www.zerohanger.comIG: https://www.instagram.com/ZeroHangerFB: https://www.facebook.com/AFLZeroHangerX: https://x.com/zerohangerTT: https://www.tiktok.com/@zerohangerYT: https://www.youtube.com/c/ZeroHangerAFL
Ep 34The Hitout: Adelaide and Zach Merrett's villain arc + Brisbane are BACK!
Phoenix Trinidad and Zero Hanger writers Mitch Keating and Aidan Cellini break down every game from the second week of the 2025 AFL Finals, wash up West Coast and Richmond's season, discuss the Steven King appointment, Zach Merrett's trade saga, play draft match-maker with Essendon, Melbourne, and Port Adelaide, and preview the prelims.⬇️ RUNDOWN:00:00 Welcome to the Hitout03:49 Hawthorn vs. Adelaide10:32 Brisbane vs. Gold Coast15:03 Wash-up: West Coast18:45 Wash-up: Richmond21:42 Steven King27:23 Zach Merrett35:52 Draft Match-maker: Essendon37:28 Draft Match-maker: Melbourne40:03 Draft Match-maker: Port Adelaide42:13 Geelong vs. Hawthorn49:32 Footy at a wedding53:19 Collingwood vs. BrisbaneRECORDED: 15/09/2025For all your AFL news go to ZeroHanger.com and make sure to FOLLOW Zero Hanger on social media:NEWS: https://www.zerohanger.comIG: https://www.instagram.com/ZeroHangerFB: https://www.facebook.com/AFLZeroHangerX: https://x.com/zerohangerTT: https://www.tiktok.com/@zerohangerYT: https://www.youtube.com/c/ZeroHangerAFL
Ep 33The Hitout: Collingwood and Geelong stamp finals AUTHORITY! + Draft Match-Maker
Phoenix Trinidad and Zero Hanger writers Mitch Keating and Aidan Cellini break down every game from the first week of the 2025 AFL Finals series, preview the semi-finals, and play Draft Match-maker for West Coast, North Melbourne, and Richmond.⬇️ RUNDOWN:00:00 Intro01:02 What's in the Box?!05:18 COLL def. ADEL16:24 GEEL def. BRIS24:31 HAW def. GWS31:52 SUNS def. FREO37:59 Wildcard Round?42:00 Finals MVP44:08 Draft Match-Maker53:15 ADEL vs. HAW57:35 BRIS vs. SUNSRECORDED: 08/09/2025For all your AFL news go to ZeroHanger.com and make sure to FOLLOW Zero Hanger on social media:NEWS: https://www.zerohanger.comIG: https://www.instagram.com/ZeroHangerFB: https://www.facebook.com/AFLZeroHangerX: https://x.com/zerohangerTT: https://www.tiktok.com/@zerohangerYT: https://www.youtube.com/c/ZeroHangerAFL
Ep 32Hangin' Out with Guy McKenna: The Gold Coast SUNS are playing finals!
Mitch Keating and Aidan Cellini sit down with inaugural Gold Coast SUNS senior coach, Guy McKenna, on the eve of the Suns' first AFL Finals appearance, to chat about all things Gold Coast. The Ablett vs Judd debate, Harley Reid and the West Coast Eagles, and the difficulties faced by the new Tasmanian AFL team.RECORDED: 01/09/2025For all your AFL news go to ZeroHanger.com and make sure to FOLLOW Zero Hanger on social media:NEWS: https://www.zerohanger.comIG: https://www.instagram.com/ZeroHangerFB: https://www.facebook.com/AFLZeroHangerX: https://x.com/zerohangerTT: https://www.tiktok.com/@zerohangerYT: https://www.youtube.com/c/ZeroHangerAFL
Ep 31The Hitout: Naming 2025s Best Rookie, Recruit and MVP + OUR FINALS BRACKET PREDICTIONS
Phoenix Trinidad, Zero Hanger writer Aidan Cellini are joined by the returning Mitch Keating to discuss the Zero Hanger Rookie of the year, Recruit of the year, and MVP. They also preview every finals game and give their predictions for the final bracket.⬇️ RUNDOWN:00:00 Intro03:55 Christmas in July12:40 Rookie of the Year17:16 Recruit of the Year20:04 MVP23:51 ADEL v COLL26:16 GEEL v BRIS27:39 GWS v HAW29:54 FREO v GCS33:18 Finals BracketsRECORDED: 01/09/2025For all your AFL news go to ZeroHanger.com and make sure to FOLLOW Zero Hanger on social media:NEWS: https://www.zerohanger.comIG: https://www.instagram.com/ZeroHangerFB: https://www.facebook.com/AFLZeroHangerX: https://x.com/zerohangerTT: https://www.tiktok.com/@zerohangerYT: https://www.youtube.com/c/ZeroHangerAFL
Ep 30The Hitout: Finals Forecast + All-Australian locks and one-word summaries for every bottom 9 team
Phoenix Trinidad and Zero Hanger Writer Aidan Cellini talk all the action from round 24, how the finals will play out, who is a lock for the All-Australian team, Oscar Allen, and we give our one-word summaries for the bottom 9.⬇️ RUNDOWN:00:00 Intro01:36 Sunday Chaos10:05 Finals Outlook16:55 Gold Coast19:48 All-Australian Locks25:22 Bottom 9 Summaries32:41 Oscar Allen38:44 Weekly AwardsRECORDED: 25/08/2025For all your AFL news go to ZeroHanger.com and make sure to FOLLOW Zero Hanger on social media:NEWS: https://www.zerohanger.comIG: https://www.instagram.com/ZeroHangerFB: https://www.facebook.com/AFLZeroHangerX: https://x.com/zerohangerTT: https://www.tiktok.com/@zerohangerYT: https://www.youtube.com/c/ZeroHangerAFL
Ep 29The Hitout: Did ADELAIDE pass the test? + Harry Sheezel racks up 54!
Phoenix Trinidad and Zero Hanger Writer Aidan Cellini talk all the action from round 23, the Izak Rankine situation, Justin Longmuir's contract, Ash Centra, Harry Sheezel and more!⬇️ RUNDOWN:00:00 Intro02:19 Crows def. Pies06:36 Rankine11:08 Brisbane def. Fremantle13:32 Wildcard round?15:12 Justin Longmuir19:36 GWS def. Suns24:46 Geelong30:12 Weekly awards35:51 Round 24 PreviewRECORDED: 18/08/2025For all your AFL news go to ZeroHanger.com and make sure to FOLLOW Zero Hanger on social media:NEWS: https://www.zerohanger.comIG: https://www.instagram.com/ZeroHangerFB: https://www.facebook.com/AFLZeroHangerX: https://x.com/zerohangerTT: https://www.tiktok.com/@zerohangerYT: https://www.youtube.com/c/ZeroHangerAFL
Ep 28The Hitout: NASIAH Re-signs! FULL REACTION
Phoenix Trinidad and Zero Hanger writer Aidan Cellini react to Nasiah Wanganeen-Milera re-signing for St. Kilda.RECORDED: 18/08/2025For all your AFL news go to ZeroHanger.com and make sure to FOLLOW Zero Hanger on social media:NEWS: https://www.zerohanger.comIG: https://www.instagram.com/ZeroHangerFB: https://www.facebook.com/AFLZeroHangerX: https://x.com/zerohangerTT: https://www.tiktok.com/@zerohangerYT: https://www.youtube.com/c/ZeroHangerAFL
Ep 27Hangin' Out with CHEETS aka TYPEMEDIA : Footscray, Simpsons, and creating responsible memes
Phoenix Trinidad sits down with Cheets from TypeMedia for an in-depth chat about the responsibility of making AFL footy memes, mental health, growing up in Sri Lanka and moving to Footscray, changing the way we consume AFL media, and more.RECORDED: 14/08/2025For all your AFL news go to ZeroHanger.com and make sure to FOLLOW Zero Hanger on social media:NEWS: https://www.zerohanger.comIG: https://www.instagram.com/ZeroHangerFB: https://www.facebook.com/AFLZeroHangerX: https://x.com/zerohangerTT: https://www.tiktok.com/@zerohangerYT: https://www.youtube.com/c/ZeroHangerAFL
Ep 26The Hitout: FLAGMANTLE back on the menu?! feat. @TYPEMediaau
Phoenix Trinidad and Zero Hanger writer Aidan Cellini are joined by @TYPEMediaau to discuss the all the action from round 22, Nathan Buckley to the Demons, Canberra taking the 20th license, plus heaps more!Stay tuned for a longer chat with Cheets later in the week!RECORDED: 11/08/2025For all your AFL news go to ZeroHanger.com and make sure to FOLLOW Zero Hanger on social media:NEWS: https://www.zerohanger.comIG: https://www.instagram.com/ZeroHangerFB: https://www.facebook.com/AFLZeroHangerX: https://x.com/zerohangerTT: https://www.tiktok.com/@zerohangerYT: https://www.youtube.com/c/ZeroHangerAFL▶️