On this week’s episode of the Outer Wing, Mitch Keating and Digby Beacham preview Fremantle’s qualifying final against Hawthorn, dissecting where the game will be won and lost, the key players for both sides, and the latest on the selection front for the Dockers. A week deeper into West Coast’s off-season, the team discuss Andrew McQualter’s tenure, expectations for 2027, and the BIG call that needs to be made on their captaincy.

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In the first episode of the AFL Trade Show, Zero Hanger’s Aidan Cellini and Mitch Keating look at the players set to hit the open market ahead of the 2026 AFL Trade and Free Agency Period, as well as the latest done deals and trade rumours across the competition, with the likes of Zak Butters, Scott Pendlebury, Kieren Briggs, Zane Duursma and Tim English among those in the headlines. The boys also name six potential landing spots for Essendon defender Ben McKay, and assess the potential trade plans for Essendon, Richmond, West Coast, Port Adelaide and North Melbourne.

RECORDED: 01/09/2026

⬇️ RUNDOWN:

00:00 Intro

00:38 Done Deals

03:03 On the move

05:36 Whispers

11:14 Landing Spots: Ben McKay

14:51 Essendon Trade Plans

16:55 Richmond Trade Plans

19:14 West Coast Trade Plans

21:34 Port Adelaide Trade Plans

24:24 North Melbourne Trade Plans

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Phoenix and Mitch react to the AFL Wildcard Finals, and whether the newly-introduced weekend was vindicated by two close contests. Mitch explains why Carlton is winning the flag, and Phoenix opens up on Melbourne’s first season under Steven King. Plus, the main loser from Scott Pendlebury’s switch to the Gold Coast Suns, Finals Fiver update, and why Phoenix would trade places with a pigeon.

ENTER THE CRYPTO.COM COMPETITION:crypto.com/aflfantasyThe 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:1:14 Melbourne vs. Carlton
06:57 Wildcard success?
09:47 Western Bulldogs vs. Collingwood
14:39 Finals Week 2 Preview
23:01 Gippy Boys
24:40 Scott Pendlebury
31:20 Ben McKay to leave Essendon
33:07 Finals Fiver update
35:39 Grand Final ExperienceRECORDED: 31/08/2026For 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

On this week’s episode of the Outer Wing, Mitch Keating and Digby Beacham discuss Fremantle’s road to the premiership and whether two late-season defeats are a cause for concern for Justin Longmuir. They also dive into West Coast’s 2026 campaign to assess whether it was a pass or fail and look at the biggest surprises from the All-Australian team through a WA football lens. Mitch Keating and Digby Beacham tackle the biggest talking points in WA footy on The Outer Wing, brought to you by TABtouch.

The AFL home and away season is in the rear-vision mirror, giving The Hitout plenty to discuss ahead of the first-ever Wildcard Round. Essendon looks to have settled on its next coach, plenty of selection calls loom for finals, and the team also debate where Swans spearhead Charlie Curnow ranks after claiming his third Coleman Medal. The boys draft 10 players each for the ‘Finals Fiver’ competition, and debate which non-VIC rivalry is closest to competing in a grand final. Plus, the crew also test out the newest game on Zero Hanger!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 + Vibe-check02:03 Melbourne04:02 Wilcard and injuries12:41 Charlie Curnow15:16 Mark McVeigh: Essendon coach17:53 Free agency market22:05 State rivalries26:03 Finals Fiver36:52 AFL RecruitrRECORDED: 17/08/2026For 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

On this week’s episode of the Outer Wing, Mitch Keating and Digby Beachman talk about the Fremantle Dockers and their plans on potentially resting a few players on the eve of the 2026 AFL finals series. They look at the West Coast’s’ poor form after the young eagles notched their 10th straight loss heading near the end of the home and away season. Diggers’ list tackles the 3 list priorities for both WA clubs for 2027.

Mitch Keating and Digby Beacham tackle the biggest talking points in WA footy on The Outer Wing, brought to you by TABtouch.

A dramatic round of AFL action has locked in the 10 teams that will compete in this year’s finals series, sparking debate as to whether the Wildcard Round has been an early success or not. The Hitout introduce the Finals Fiver that’s set to shape September, and Aidan discusses his AFL Grand Final Fantasy. Plus, the draw between Collingwood and Hawthorn finished with a broadcasting howler that has left footy fans frustrated, and Aidan and Phoenix go head-to-head in a goalkicker guessing game that ends in stunning fashion.ENTER THE CRYPTO.COM COMPETITION:crypto.com/aflfantasyThe 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 + vibe-check03:03 Double draw04:22 Tom Sparrow, Jack Viney, JVR07:09 Wildcard round12:10 Nick Daicos and Collingwood16:02 Fox broadcast20:30 Finals Fiver28:04 AFL Grand Final Fantasy32:47 100 GoalsRECORDED: 17/08/2026For 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

The Outer Wing looks at Fremantle’s nail-biting loss to the Demons in what was a shootout at the MCG. Mark Stevens and Digby Beacham look at ruckman Sean Darcy’s future and whether he should stay put with the Dockers despite rumours of a move to Victoria. Meanwhile, has the Eagles’ poor kicking cost them a game once again? Diggers also looks at the possibilities of Harley Reid making the All-Australian squad in 2026. Plus, the boys name the top 5 best coaches of the year.

Mark Stevens and Digby Beacham tackle the biggest talking points in WA footy on The Outer Wing, brought to you by TABtouch.