round twenty one

29/07/2025 54 min Temporada 1 Episodio 22

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This week we celebrate 300 games as a player and goal umpire for the icon that is David Rodan! Enjoy the video of him warming up here and an interview with him here. We’re excited for the afl docu-series from the team behind ‘Drive to Survive’. If you can’t wait for the release, we recommend checking out the docu-series ‘Fearless: The Inside Story of the AFLW’ on Disney+ - check out the trail here. We also unpack Steven May’s 3 games suspension following a collision with Carlton’s Francis Evans and Andrew Brayshaw’s tribute to his brother Angus. You watch Angus’ touching speech for the afl retirees of 2024 here. Speaking of emotional speeches, check out Sam Docherty’s retirement speech in full here or a clipped version here. Read Patrick Cripps’ tribute to Doch here. Also from Carlton, catch Flynn Young breaking down his first afl goal here. This week, Monica shares 2 TikToks from Maggie Zhou (make sure you check out the ‘afl teams as pop culture’ highlight). Marielle shares this Instagram reel from the Melbourne Demons. Join our tipping comp and the anyone’s game community by signing up on the AFL Live app or tipping.afl.com.au with comp code A6D75ZFP. We are also excited to launch our AFLW tipping comp - sign up on aflwtipping.afl with comp code 3C6SJ3FN. This week’s sources come from:​AFL ‘Drive to Survive’ style documentary series under production by Sam Edmund for SEN​Melbourne’s Steven May handed three-match ban for clash with Blue: Tribunal hearing as it happened by Hannah Kennelly for The Age ​Melbourne star Steven May banned for three games for high hit on Carlton’s Francis Evans by Cameron Noakes for 7news ​AFL injury news: Updates ahead of Round 20 by Carlton FC ​All smiles ahead of game 300: David Rodan reflects on ‘special’ milestone by Megan Hustwaite for ESPN​Frenzy after AFL star’s classy interview following gruesome injury by Tyson Otto for news.com.au​‘Just a disgrace’: AFL greats up in arms over controversial umpiring on news.com.au​Sam Docherty Wikipedia​Inspirational Blue to finish remarkable career in Hawks clash by Riley Beveridge for afl.com.au ​Sam Docherty’s devastating speech leaves Carlton captain Patrick Cripps in tears by James Dampney for news.com.au​Sam Docherty exits the game with respect that transcends allegiances by Jonathorn Horn for The Guardian Want to support the pod? Clicking ‘follow’ on Apple and Spotify is the best way to do that, and we’re super thankful to anyone who leaves a five-star review while they’re at it. Prefer IRL? An old-fashioned ‘tell a friend’ is equally appreciated.Thanks for listening and see you next round.Disclaimer: The opinions expressed in this podcast are solely our own and do not reflect the views or opinions of our employers, colleagues, or any affiliated organisations. All content is intended for general informational and entertainment purposes only. We are not liable for any actions taken based on this podcast.