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The Local

The Local

By: BackChat Studios | Premier Data
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The Local, powered by Premier Data, is the ultimate deep dive into the heart and soul of Australian Rules Football -

beyond the big stadiums and bright lights. Hosted by ex-AFL player and revered media

pundit Daniel Harford, the podcast champions the unsung heroes of the game: suburban

clubs, local legends, passionate volunteers and the communities that make grassroots

footy great.


Each episode brings real stories, raw passion, and behind-the-goals insights from leagues

all over the country - from muddy suburban ovals to thriving community hubs.

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Episodes
  • Local Heroes: Peter Barwick

    Local Heroes: Peter Barwick
    Apr 2 2026

    President of the Glenorchy District Football Club, Peter Barwick is getting the club back on track after a tough few years and has built some terrific momentum so far in Season 2026, with Gary Ablett Jr making a special appearance in their Round 1 clash over the weekend!


    Pete chats to Harf about the impact Gaz has had at the club over the last week, the work the club is doing to get back on track across all its football programs and the state of footy in Tasmania ahead of the introduction of an AFL side to the state in 2028.


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    29 mins
  • Footy's back with a bang | The Local: Powered by Premier Data

    Footy's back with a bang | The Local: Powered by Premier Data
    Mar 31 2026

    Local footy has arrived and with many leagues getting underway this Easter weekend, Harf goes through some of the key clashes to keep an eye out for, to get your local footy fix!


    Plus we chat about Gary Ablett Junior's appearance in Tasmania and some of YOUR responses to last week's Local Heroes episode.

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    24 mins
  • Local Heroes: Scott Houghton

    Local Heroes: Scott Houghton
    Mar 26 2026

    Scott Houghton's local footy journey has taken him around the country and has seen him represent 17 clubs!


    In this episode of Local Heroes, Harf chats to Scotty about his time at grassroots level, the multiple names he would play under, and the best community footballers he ever came across.

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    36 mins
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