Line in the Sand. An AFL Podcast: Recent Episodes
Line in the Sand Podcast
What happens when you get an Essendon Supporter and a Hawthorn Supporter together to talk about the AFL. Listen in as Amos and Hamish talk about all things AFL and give it to each other for their poor respective team choices.
Hamish doesn't want to talk about it (we all know he's plotting a coup.)
Amos is up and about with the Hawks facing off against the Cats in the prelim
Hamish thinks it's time to rebrand the podcast away from AFL. Amos is booking his Grand Final tickets.
Both teams are sitting pretty at the top of the AFLW ladder
To be honest there wasn't much footy talk this week with a focus on:
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EPL's back
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Hamish rebranding the podcast as a Glenn Maxwell podcast
Whilst Amos is making his September plans, Hamish is trying to find positives in what has become a "trying" season.
Hamish calls the Essenon and Richmond game the worst game in VFL/AFL history. Amos thinks that the Hawks can still make the Top 4
Amos is quietly confident but won't back them in just yet, whilst Hamish questions whether any other team has ever lost the bye round as badly as Essendon did.
Amos reviews the Hawks at the halfway point of the season and thinks they finish the regular season in 5th. For the Bombers, Hamish thinks the bye has come at the right time.
In this episode Hamish bemoans Essendon giving up a 5 goal head start the last two weeks, whilst Amos thinks that the Hawks are back on track after a win against the Bulldogs.
Have the wheels fallen off at Essendon and Hawthorn? Or can Scott and Mitchell navigate through the choppy waters?
Both Amos and Hamish also think changes need to be made at AFL HQ
A brilliant last quarter from Gunston makes a pretty boring game interesting against Melbourne, and Goldy's decided he wants to play on in 2026 after a great game against Sydney.
Also, does anyone know why they're playing 2 games in one day at Marvel in Round 17?
We spent way too long discussing Liverpool this episode, but we also did reflect on both our games and what we're looking forward to this week
Amos and Hamish are fresh off the bye, talking up the hopes of their team ahead of Gather Round
Amos tried to manage expectations about a Hawthorn premiership as the train rolls on, whilst Hamish ponders whether Scott has the full support of the Board
The Hawks are looking good at the top end of the ladder with two winning games. But things aren't all doom and gloom for the Bombers
Hamish was more diplomiatc than expected when it comes to the Opening Round saga and Amos things the SCG needs new cuisine choices.
They each make their case for their respective teams in Friday night's game. Who will get bragging rights come Saturday morning?
Ahead of opening round, Hamish and Amos take stock of the season, make some predictions and also get up and about about the chances of their teams.
A quick check in before the start of the season where Hamish and Amos wax lyrical about the chances of their AFL men's teams this season. Hamish is up and about after Essendon found their next Forward superstar in a strong win over the Dogs. Amos found positives in a close loss to the Cats
In this final episode before the Christmas break, Hamish and Amos discuss who has been flying on the track and share their wishlist for Santa of what they'd like to see from their teams in 2025.
Hamish and Amos review their respective club's draft hauls as they do anything they can to avoid talking about the state of Australian cricket
In this week's episode Hamish and Amos talk EPL, the summer of cricket, their AFLW team's Final's chances and their wishlist for the 2025 season - both proposed rule changes and fixture wishlists
In this week's episode Hamish and Amos discuss the trade period for their Clubs and also the fixture for the AFLW after Clubs playing multiple games in a short time period.
Can Hawthorn really go all the way? Hamish is sickened at himself for how much he is enjoying Hokball
In this week's episode Amos waxes lyrical on a wonderful season and makes the case for the Hawks on Friday night.
He also pops the champagne cork in celebration of the 20 year anniversary of Essendon's last Final victory.
Hamish drowns his sorrows and is disappointed that Port Melbourne don't already have memberships on sale.
In this week's episode Hamish has nothing nice to say about the AFL list so doesn't have much to say at all. He'd just like a "system" that makes sense in 2025
Amos makes the case for the Hawks of 2024 being better than the Bombers of 1993.
Hamish flags a change of focus in 2025 with James Hird taking on a role at the Port Melbourne Football Club
Hamish makes the case for Essendon making the finals and Amos outlines his case for how Hawks 24 > Bombers 93.
Hamish declares that the Bombers are back and destined for September glory. Amos has crunched the numbers and expects a Hawks September appearance.
In this week's episode Hamish does everything he can to avoid talking about the Essendon Football Club but when he does he really lets fly on 20 years of medicority.
Amos dares to dream as the Hawks go from strength to strength
Hamish is going through an emotional rollercoaster at the moment - never knowing whether good Essendon or bad Essendon will turn up. Hawthorn continue to go from strength to strength - and should thank Essendon for giving them D'Ambrosio before the season started.
Hawthorn win a good game against Freo, Essendon struggle in the wet. Collingwood fans should buy their favourite Hawthorn fan a drink and we should all celebrate the mullet.
Hamish has had a good week this week as he waxes lyrical about Essendon's Premiership Window.
He also looked back on the "career that could have been" for Neale Daniher - a career crueled by knee injuries - ahead of Essendon and Melbourne facing off this weekend.
Amos had a weekend to forget with the Hawks but definitely perked up when talking about Jason Dunstall again in the year of Jason.
Amos makes the case for a Hawthorn win down the road at GMHBA and then proceeds to tip against them. Hamish goes full nuffy and blames the umpires for Essendon's loss last week
Dixon says Essendon is guaranteed to make the Preliminary Final and that Caddy was a steal for the Bombers. Listen in to see how this makes Amos feel
Amos dares to dream as Hawthorn have another win.
With Essendon having a bye, Hamish reminisces about the glory days - a time when Essendon used to win Finals.
Hamish makes the case for Essendon bouncing back in the second half of the season
Amos has cancelled his September plans as the Hawks keep winning
Amos makes the case for a new batch of Small Forwards being the prescription that has caused the Hawks recent form improvements (and receiving D'Ambrosio from Essendon.)
Hamish could blame the umpires for Essendon's result but has chosen not to. He compares the current squad with the 1993 Baby Bombers and proves they're on track for the Premiership.
Both Hamish and Amos have reached out AFL House to find out what they've done wrong on the back of Essendon and Hawthorn missing out on an AFLW fixture this season.
Hamish looks at Essendon's defensive improvement and why it's Defence that is causing the most improvement at Essendon.
Amos praises the Hawks recent efforts and also looks back to one of the great battles of the 90s with Modra and Dunstall both scroing big in R6 1993.
Hamish also rues Essendon trading Massimo and thinks they'll come to regret it.
Hamish is pretty happy after Essendon have an easy win. Amos thinks that the painful loss to Port will really spur on the players.
Wins to both sides as Hamish says the lid is definitely off. Amos is excited about his Club's future stars too.
Special shoutout to George for out-tipping both Hamish and Amos,
Hamish is measuring the trophy cabinet and Amos is making the case that the win over the Bulldogs proves Mitchell is on the right track
Essendon plays out a thrilling draw in the Anzac Day clash. Hamish suggests it was a cracking game and the draw should stay. Amos gives Mitchell the benefit of the doubt as players have a crack despite losing to a much more experienced team.
Positive signs from both teams this week as Hamish (again?) declares Essendon Premiership certainties
In this week's episode Hamish waxes lyrical about the future of Essendon. Amos doesn't really want to talk about the game but he does wax lyrical about his favourite ever player. Congratulations Chief.
In this week's episode Amos has some positive things to say about Hawthorn's progress and a great comeback against Collingwood that only just fell short whilst Hamish laments that Essendon has been the same mediocre club for the last 20 years.
In this week's episode Hamish makes the case for an Essendon Premiership whilst Amos tries to argue that Mitchell is not in trouble.
Hamish claims a win with Essendon only going down by 30 points and Amos wishes the Hawks could have their first quarter over again. He thinks we'll see a different Hawthorn this weekend.
A lot to dissect with last week's game between Essendon and Hawthorn. Hamish gloated a little but not as obnoxious as he could have beenn.
In this week's episode Hamish and Amos agree that "Opening Round" was a failure and that Essendon and Hawthorn should be a permanent fixture for Friday night Round 1.
Both of them make the case for their teams winning this year's Premiership.
Hamish and Amos look at the season ahead - sharing their predictions for Premiership, Top 8 and all the usual awards.
In this week's episode Hamish and Amos discuss where both of there teams are at after their match sims.
In this week's Episode Hamish and Amos discuss the VFLs great love affair between Dermot Brereton and Billy Duckworth, as well as other great kisses. Further they look at the latest news at their respective Clubs.
It's been a quiet week at Essendon and Hawthorn. Amos and Hamish have made big changes to their Supercoach lineups and look back at 2 unsung heroes of their Clubs.
Amos and Hamish share early iterations of their supercoach teams and their strategies for success this season.
In this week's episode Amos and Hamish discuss who has been tearing up the training track and who needs to lift their game.
They also look to the past by looking to past players with our new biography feature. Amos looks back fondly on the career of Max Bailey whilst Hamish spends some time reminiscing about young rich lister Andrew Welsh.
In the last episode of the year, Hamish and Amos share their prospective Christmas wish lists for their Clubs and what they'd like to see in 2024. They also pay their respects to GOAT Nathan Lyon and the Australian Cricket Team.
After a few weeks off Hamish and Amos are back to assess the fixture and the draft. Both are happy with their Club's haul. Hamish makes the case for a 2024 Essendon Premiership.
An interesting week for Hamish where he finds out he's been signed up to a Hawthorn mailing list. They question whether Ange P can win the EPL at the Spurs and take great mirth in England and NZ's downfall before moving their discussion to Football.
Some off-field drama at Melbourne and Freo before they discuss their retrospective Clubs - great wins in the AFLW and where to for their men's teams.
In this week's episode, Hamish and Amos discuss Trade Week, whether there's a culture problem at Melbourne, how both their Clubs fared during trade week and also both of the Club's respective losses in the AFLW.
A relatively quiet week this week as Amos and Hamish lament the Aussie Mens Cricket Team, and report on what's been happening at their club - from AFLW to trade week shenanigans.
In Episode 100, Hamish and Amos review the Grand Final and the Grand Final Entertainment. They discuss the Clayton Oliver trade that isn't, a long term deal for Aaron Naughton and whether Callum Mills should be stripped of his saints Captaincy.
Finally they discuss the week that was for their teams, what it will take to get some trades done, and also how their teams did in the AFLW.
Keep an eye out for the #7000 merch soon to be launched with their new Merch store.
In this week's episode both Amos and Hamish bemoan the state of Australian rugby union, Hamish makes the case for an Essendon draft compensation pick as North made the Preliminary Finals in 2015. Both agree that we need to leave the Brownlow alone. The Essendon AFLW team is flying whilst the Hawks had a tough weekend. Go Lions
In this week’s episode, after going off tangent and discussing the Rugby World Cup and the EPL Amos and Hamish discuss whether the AFL Premiership Cup should be named the Barassi Cup. They speculate whether Hinkley and Goodwin have anything to worry about and it also seems to be that Ben McKay is either Essendon or Hawthorn bound. Hawthorn has a new CEO. Essendon is transitioning from the Dodoro era. Hamish also finds that you can’t trust everything you read on Wikipedia.
A short but feature packed episode this week with Hamish hiding in the bathroom of his Auckland hotel, hiding from angry New Zealanders after the All Blacks loss at the Rugby World Cup last weekend.
Amos celebrates a winning week at the Hawks whilst Hamish marvels at how good Maddy Prespakis is as a footballer (whilst complaining about the cost of hamburgers.)
They can’t avoid discussing the Maynard hearing, whilst also looking at the next coach of Richmond, Riewoldt’s new role in Tassie and whether the Roos deserve another compensation package.
Hamish celebrates as Essendon defeats the Hawks in R1 of the AFLW with great games from Toogood, Prespakis and Nanscawen. Hamish is happy about Essendon offering Bryan a 2 year contract extension and expresses some incredulity at reports that Goldstein may come to Essendon. Both Hamish and Amos share their Finals predictions and Hawthorn is guaranteed at least 1 trophy this year with 2 teams battling it out in the Blind Football Grand Final
A rather uncontroversial podcast this week despite Essendon’s loss to Collingwood. Hamish celebrates 3 win Man City’s start to the EPL and pops the champagne cork for DP3 signing a new contract.
They think the selectors broadly got it right with the All Australian and speculate on what the Eagles strong support for Simpson means.
Both will be looking for bragging rights after this week’s AFLW Round 1.
In this week's episode Hamish gets a bit ranty and calls for Adrian Dodoro's head. Amos has a more positive view of the Hawks season (and weekend.)
They also discuss the 22under22, goal umpire reviews, team integrity in the final rounds, Simpson, Hardwick and Goodwin, as well as questioning whether there is still a place for taggers in the game.
In this week's episode, recorded earlier than normal so Hamish and Amos can continue their support of the Matildas, discussion centred on whether Hamish would be linking up for Week 1 Finals tickets and where Sam Mitchell ranked in terms of Coach performance this year.
They also discussed Goal line technology, West Coast retirements and Paddy McCartin.
In this week’s episode Hamish and Amos question whether the punishment for “fan contact” was acceptable, they look at Brownlow Medal chances and Hamish makes the case for Harley Reid ending up at the Bombers. They both wonder whether a trip to Europe could have been a Zoom meeting and Hamish wonders whether the Pies season is done.
Amos waxes lyrical about a great weekend for the Hawks whilst Hamish makes excuses for a lacklustre performance.
In this week's episode Hamish and Amos discuss the Port Adelaide head knock, they wonder whether Andrew McQualter will be signed as the next Richmond coach, and they reminisce about the kiss between Billy and Dermie.
Hamish also makes the case for Flagdons 2024.
It's fair to say it was other sports keeping Hamish up and about this week with all Essendon teams going down.
Having said that, there was still a lot to talk about from a Football perspective - the race for the 8 is still wide open, and all eyes will be on Tex against the Eagles to see if he can bridge the gap to Curnow. Hamish asks if Longmuir is under threat as Freo Coach and both Amos and Hamish think Reid could end up at Melbourne. Hamish won't be buying Dylan Shiel's new shoes and Amos waxes lyrical about Luke Breust.
In this week's episode Amos and Hamish discuss the run home and who'll end up in the 8, they discuss what's happening with the Coaches, they recognise Harley Reid has stamped his No 1 pick credentials. They question whether Brody Grundy is up for trade and look at the AFLW ficture.
Hamish thinks Dimma's a lock at the Suns. Amos names 16 possible candidates. The Hawks have an up and down weekend. Hamish loves the form of the VFLW side and looks forward to a Bombers win down the highway at Geelong.
Whilst both VFLW teams secured their spot in the Finals it was a tough weekend for both AFL teams (especially the Bombers.) Both Amos and Hamish consoled themselves with Alex Carey's dismissal of Jonny Bairstow.
In a week to forget for both teams, Hamish and Amos discuss the debacle happening at West Coast, they speculate where Harley Reid ends up, wonder whether Gary Rohan was lucky not to hit a Dee, and whether the Keays fine was enough. Hamish has started the new #banthebye campiagn
In this week's episode, the guys speculate on where Dimma will be next year, whether WC take Reid at one, and whether Danger is brave or stupid? They discuss the Rich/Gunston PR move at Brisbane. Hamish thinks the James Sicily suspension has ruined the fabric of the game where Amos just asks for some consistency. Hamish shares his thoughts on the Bombers proposed logo change and both share their thoughts on the season to date. Both Amos and Hamish feel their Club's have exceeded expectations and Hamish is looking to secure is Grand Final tickets
In this week's episode Hamish starts planning for Premiership glory whilst Amos gets excited about the future prospects at Hawthorn. Both question whether West Coast should hand back their licence and wonder when the Blues Board will sack the Coach.
This week's episode was a magical one for Hamish. He got to wax lyrical about the 30 year anniversary of the Baby Bombers in '93 and make comparisons to this year's list (Essendon is well and truly in their Premiership window.) After declaring that Hawthorn "may" never lose again Amos needs to reassess the Hawks chances
In this week's episode Hamish declares the Harley Reid Cup over. Amos is not so sure. They both share their disappointment with the handling of the racism for all parties. They question whether Captains should always be picked. Hawthorn will never lose again. Essendon will win the Premiership.
In this week's episode, both Amos and Hamish pay their respects to Dimma then discuss the potential coaching merry go round, Amos talks up his team and Hamish is planning his Premiership party.
In this week's episode, the guys discuss the race for the Harley Reid Cup. Is there a bump in the road as Harley Reid receives a concussion? How much more creative can the teams become in finding ways to lose players?
The guys pay their respects to Sandy Roberts and ponder whether Gil ever thought bringing down a State Government would be his legacy.
Hamish makes excuses for the Essendon AFL side as his focus shifts towards sustained VFLW success. Amos celebrates his Clubs attempts to win the
Hamish makes excuses as Amos can barely contain his excitement after another strong outing for Harley Reid over the weekend. Both agree that Jacob van Rooyen has been hard done by and feel that Melbourne should go all the way to the Supreme Court if they have to. There is also some consensus that the only acceptable time to boo is when MCC members don't participate in a Mexican Wave
This episode was recorded on May 2 so Amos would not let the episode go by without paying homage to Jason Dunstall who on May 2, 1992 kicked 17 goals against Richmond. In this episode, Hamish and Amos also discuss what they would like to see from the new CEO, whether West Coast should be relocated to Tasmania and also the new Tasmanian team.
A short and sharp episode this week. Both Hamish and Amos think Jezza can get 100 goals this year even if his coach wants to stop him, and both talk about the highs and lows from their perspective clubs over the weekend.
In this week's episode, Hamish makes the case for Essendon's Premiership chances whilst reminiscing about the 2009 Anzac Day game. Amos proves his Club is not a rabble but will be focussing on Box Hill this year.
With the Hawks 3rd quarter fade Hamish asks Amos whether the Mitchell experiment is over before it started. Hamish also calls for abolishing the Gather Round.
A good week for the Hawks whilst slow starts impact all Essendon Teams. Amos and Hamish also discuss whether the Cats are past it and moving The Showdown to Primetime.
In this week's Episode we discuss the tribunal decisions on sling tackles, Hamish asks Amos whether he regrets his Club not merging with Melbourne and Essendon inches closer to Premiership glory - on track to win 4 trophies in 2023.
In this week's episode, Amos and Hamish discuss the Concussion lawsuit, the MRO and the game that was. A quality win by the Essendon Football Club.
In this week's Episode, Hamish and Amos recap the VFL and VFLW practice matches, Amos takes a look at the 1983 VFL Grand Final and both Hamish and Amos make their predictions for the season ahead.
In this week’s episode, Hamish and Amos discuss tacking, Supercoach and recent news from their respective Clubs. If you want to join the Line in the Sand Supercoach League, make sure you enter using the League Code 635468
In this week's episode Hamish and Amos touch on the impact of the Victorian Premier Cricket GF being played at Windy Hill, they feel that Taryn Thomas has got off lightly, discuss the AFLW Priority Signing Period and changed draft. They also touch on their Club's news, especially out of the Match Sims.
In this week's Episode Hamish and Amos discuss what's been happening at their clubs with Match Sims and Captain announcements. Amos recaps Round 14 2011 and Hamish recaps Round 2, 2015.
In this week's podcast Amos reviews the Hawthorn win from Round 6, 2007 and Hamish waxes lyrical about the return of an Essendon full strength line up post supplements saga with Essendon's win in Round 1, 2017
Did you know that Essendon and Hawthorn played each other in 3 Finals in 1985? (Only 2 of them really counted in Hamish's opinion.) Amos and Hamish take a look at the Night Grand Final and the Second Semi Final of the regular season. They're also starting a campaign to bring back the Night Competition and State of Origin during the season.
In this week's episode, and in a move that will shock no one, Hamish makes a case for Essendon being in their Premiership window. Amos is equally excited about Hawthorn's picks but a little more circumspect about their immediate chances.
In the first episode for 2023 Hamish and Amos chat about what's been happening at their Clubs and also make some bold (and not so bold) predictions for Season 2023.
In this episode, Amos and Hamish discuss both clubs' draft hauls, they discuss what is happening at both of their clubs off-field as well as other preseason happenings at each Club.
In this week's podcast, Amos and Hamish both pick 5 of their favourite "bargain" draft picks for their respective clubs over recent times.
In this week's episode Hamish and Amos cover what's happening at their respective Clubs, and also touch on the recent request from the AFL Coaches Association for more mental health support for Coaches.
In this week's episode, Hamish and Amos discuss Gil and when he might be able to hand over, they look at what's happening off-field at both clubs and they look back on Season 1 in the AFLW for both of their teams.
A short episode this week with not much happening. The Hawks understand the terms of reference for their review and it looks like there will be a Board challenge. Could it be the fairytale return for Ross Lyon and St Kilda? And it's fair to say both AFLW teams will learn a lot from their games this week.
In this week's episode Amos and Hamish give thanks to the St Kilda Football Club for taking the heat of their own club's issues. They analyse trade week and what it means for their respective Clubs. In the AFLW Hawthorn is on the cusp of a Final's appearance whilst Essendon has another honourable loss.
In this week's episode Amos and Hamish share their thoughts on the sagas engulfing their football clubs, and they talk briefly about the trades to happen. Amos celebrates a great win for the Hawks AFLW team and Hamish suggests Essendon's AFLW team may have learned a lot from their game against Brisbane.
Hamish and Amos recap the men's grand final, and speculate on whether Collingwood should take the De Goey contract off the table. They also recap their team's AFLW fortunes
I this week's episode the guys touch on the turmoil coming out of the Hawks, they discuss the Preliminary Finals result and wonder when the Cats will be too old. They talk about some player movements. Hamish mentions that Adam Yze is firming as favourite for Essendon Coach off the back of a second interview. They ponder where Gil's magic round would be, the recap their AFLW games and touch on their thoughts for the Grand Final this weekend. Yes, there is still a game of Football this weekend.
In this week's podcast Amos and Hamish discuss who will end up where after this trade period, they discuss whether Berry will get off and whether Yze will Coach Essendon. Amos tries to find the positives in a Hawks AFLW loss whilst Hamish gets ahead of himself and is already expanding the trophy cabinet.
They also look at this week's men's Finals and speculate what might happen next weekend.
In this week's episode we again dissect the Essendon rabble, we ponder Dangerfield's word regarding Jack G, we look at the new TV deal, ponder the ACL injuries in the AFLW. We look at our own team's performances this week and make our tips for this week's Men's Finals games.
Essendon outguns the Hawks in their AFLW game at Marvel, and there's the first round of the Men's AFL finals on this weekend but you wouldn't know that given all the continued coverage about the Essendon FC.
Hamish missed most of the week's drama as he was hiking through outback Northern Territory but it's fair to say he had a bit to say about the Essendon Football Club. They also discussed Dayne Zorko, Alistair Clarkson, Adam Kingsley, the Blues Choke, the bye before the finals, and how both are looking forward to R1 of the AFLW.
An early edition this week as Hamish is off on holiday for a week. Some exciting football happened over the weekend in the AFL, but not from the Hawks or the Bombers. But there were positive signs for both VFL sides and the #moveittomarvel campaign has been a success with the AFLW opener between the Dons and the Hawks now being played at Marvel on the 27th of Augus
In this week's episode, Hamish and Amos discuss Collingwood and Geelong - speculating who will continue their 11-game winning streak. They both congratulate Ben Cunnington on his return and think that the Roos should get Larkey under a long-term contract. Both think Cripps was hard done by and expect Buddy to either be at the Swans or retire. They discuss their own teams and tips for next week.
In this week's episode, Hamish and Amos question whether Dan Hannebery is the difference between success and failure for the Saints come September. They query whether the wheels have fallen off for the Saints, Freo and the Blues. They discuss whether Melbourne has it in the bag and whether Collingwood has a chance. Hamish wonders whether Clarko will take another year off given how cooked GWS are. Both Amos and Hamish also look to the future and where their teams are headed.
A lot of questions were answered in this week's podcast. Amos and Hamish wonder whether Joel Selwood will get to raise another Premiership Cup and whether this will be his last season. They discuss Jack Ginnivan again, as well as the Medisub rule. They wonder how many players will retire at Richmond and whether Clarko is going to GWS with revelations he's already met with them 3 times. The Premiership Race is wide open and they also talk about Fox Footy's desire to change their coverage next season.
In this week's Episode Hamish and Amos again discuss what Buddy's going to do next season, they look a whether Clarkson will go full cricle and end up back at the Roos. They celebrate the Roos win over Richmond and agree to disagree over the "ducking" rule interpretation.
Hamish also makes the case for Essendon winning the 2022 Premiership.
In this week's episode, Hamish asks Amos where Buddy ends up next year. They both speculate about the coaching merry-go-round and where players will end up next year. They also discuss the "Ginnivan" tackle drama and whether holding the ball needs to be adjudicated like it was in the good old days. Hamish also gets excited about Essendon's Premiership chances.
In this week's episode, Hamish and Amos pay their respects to the Gunston family, they again wonder what's gone wrong and North Melbourne and speculate about whether Clarkson will end up at GWS. They also throw their weight behind the #moveittomarvel campaign to get the first AFLW game between the Hawks and Bombers moved to Marvel Stadium. Hamish celebrates the Bombers beating the Swans and also a VFLW Premiership.
In this week's Episode Amos and Hamish rue what might have been in their respective team's Friday night games, they question whether there should be a send-off rule in the AFL, pay tribute to those inducted into the Hawthorn Hall of fame and also question whether Alistair Clarkson will be at St Kilda or Essendon next year.
In this episode, Hamish and Amos honour the recent inductees into the AFL Hall of Fame and the elevation of Russell Ebert to Legend status.
They also induct their own inaugural members into the Line in the Sand Hall of Fame, honouring those from the Essendon and Hawthorn Football Clubs that made this podcast possible.
As they say, a week is a long time in Football. Hamish and Amos discuss Jordan De Goey, the Sportsbet Ad, Alex Davies Grandpa and the proposed out-of-bounds rule.
Hamish is up and about as the VFLW team romps into a Grand Final and all Essendon teams have a win this week. Amos gives his midseason review of where his team is at.
In this week's episode Hamish and Amos cover who should be the next AFL CEO, differing treatment for Bailey Smith and Jason Horne Francis. They cover whether Melbourne are a rabble and whether David Noble will be coaching North Melbourne next year. Hamish gets up and about at the thought of an Essendon VFLW premiership.
In this week's Episode, Amos and Hamish discuss Kevin Sheedy's rant about the drug saga, whether Jack Ginnivan is hard done by or gets what he deserved, Hamish asks Amos whether there is any animosity between Leigh Matthews and the Hawthorn footy club nad they speculate about whether the umpires now have the dissent rule right.
In this week's Episode, Amos and Hamish cover the mid-season draft, question whether the 50m penalty should have been paid to Prestia, and celebrate the success of their respective VFLW teams. Neither of them had much to celebrate from their AFL teams.
Hamish announced his own review into the Essendon Football Club.
In this week's episode, Hamish cheers on his new second favourite team GWS. Both Amos and Hamish talk about their AFLW team's new signings, both speculate on the midseason draft and wonder what's going on at the Roos. Hamish asks Amos how the Hawks could beat Brisbane after a loss to the Bombers and laments his own team being applauded for doing what they should be doing anyway.
In this week's episode, Hamish and Amos talk about Essendon's "sister" Club GWS and the Essendon influence there whilst speculating about their next coach. They recap a great VFLW draw between the Hawks and Dons. Amos finds the positives at Hawthorn and Hamish speculates about whether Truck will soon have the full support of the Board
Hamish gets excited about Premiership glory and Amos rues what might have been as both gentlemen discuss the Essendon v Hawthorn game and the fallout from a dominant Essendon win.
It's a big week in Football as Hamish and Amos discuss the Round's games, Max Gawn, Joe Daniher, the insipid performances from West Coast and North Melbourne and how Kane Cornes was wrong. They speculate on what a new Coverage deal might look like and Hamish gets excited about James Hird coaching Essendon to a Premiership.
In this week's episode Hamish and Amos discuss all the big issues including whether broadcasters should be screening from the rooms during the game (they shouldn't). Erin Phillips going home to Port Adelaide, how many goals with Melbourne win by, despite half their team being in isolation and whether the centre bounce will be replaced with a basketball-style tip-off in a knee jerk reaction to injuries to two ruckmen.
They also discuss the new AFL Broadcast deal and a mixed bag of results for the Hawks and the Bombers.
In this week's episode, Hamish rues what has happened to the Bomber's season whilst Amos rides high on the back of Hawthorn winning Easter Monday. They also discuss inconsistencies in penalties for umpire dissent and whether or not Sloane will make it back from a serious knee injury.
Hamish and Amos discuss all the news from the previous weekend. A big week for the Bombers with win's to the AFL and VFLW and Wheelchair sides. Essendon also sign 2 new players to their AFLW team. Hawthorn struggled against the Saints in the AFL with better results in their other games
Amos and Hamish discuss the week's news in football, question whether it is time for Jeff to step down, and make the case for a team in Tasmania. They discuss how their teams have gone over the previous week and make excuses for their poor Supercoach showing.
Have a listen as Amos reminisces about his favourite goals from Buddy's first 580 whilst he was at Hawthorn as Amos and Hamish both reminisce on a brilliant career to date.
In this week's episode Amos & Hamish look at the events around the 1000th goal, ponder whether West Coast's game impacted the integrity of the league, look at the week's results and comment on their respective team's rounds.
In this Week's episode, Hamish makes the case for a Nic Martin Brownlow, Essendon Premiership double, whilst Amos enjoys the win and the return to form of some of Hawthorn's favourite sons.
After recapping how their VFL and VFLW teams went last weekend, Hamish and Amos discuss how they think their teams will fare Round 1, and how they will o this season. They both made their predictions for Brownlow, Coleman, Rising Star, Premiership and Wooden Spoon.
Amos and Hamish talk about the weekend's games for their respective teams, and what the AFL men's games mean leading into round 1. They both also discuss the new top-up player protocol.
In this week's Episode, Hamish asks what's going on at Hawthorn off the field as Jeff has the Board in disarray. Hamish touches on the Essendon elevating 4 Legends of the Club at their Hall of Fame Function. Both Hamish and Amos take a look at the other Club's Practice Matches in the Men's comps before focussing on each of their Club's performances in Men's Practice Matches and the VFLW Competition. It's fair to say that Hamish is pretty excited and expecting Essendon to have to expand the trophy cabinet significantly this year.
In this week's episode, Hamish shares his outrage with the changed food venues at the MCG and outlines his plan to run for the MCC Board. Hawthorn have their first AFLW player, and Essendon continues to dominate the VFLW. Both Hamish and Amos outline their thoughts on Supercoach and how they see their teams lining up come Round 1 this year.
In this week's Episode, Hamish and Amos take a look at the week that was in Football, chat about their team's dominating R1 of the VFLW and look back 2 of their favourite Finals victories of all time.
In this week's episode, Amos and Hamish discuss the 2 greatest comebacks of all time in VFL/AFL - games that happened to feature both Hawthorn and Essendon - the 1999 Game where Hawthorn overcame the fast-starting Saints and the 2001 game where Essendon overran the Kangaroos after being 69 points down early in the second term.
After heaping praise on Ash Barty and Raffa Nadal, and Hamish talking about GOAT James Hird, Amos and Hamish have a look at each club and how they are travelling so far this preseason.
In this episode, Hamish and Amos discuss Mason Cox's designer glasses, Jordan De Goey's AFL return and, more importantly, speculate who might be filling spots on AFL lists after training over the preseason.
In tonight's Episode, Hamish and Amos look over the last 100 years and chat about players who have been elite in both cricket and football, and what choices this led them to make. They also discuss James Hird's return and the rule tweaks, including the one they dub the Joel Selwood rule.
In the first episode of 2022. Amos and Hamish speculate about what might happen with COVID this year after much of the Essendon list is in isolation. They also reminisce about 4 games that were impacted by weather or electrical faults - A massive hailstorm at Artic Park, the day the lights went out at Waverley, the day the scoreboard caught fire at the MCG and the day it snowed at Canberra.
In this week's Episode, Amos shares how happy he is with the results of the Hawthorn AGM and Hamish predicts 10 Essendon Premierships across all Essendon Teams over the next 5 years. Also, both Hamish and Amos cast their eye over the 2022 fixture. Hamish thinks Essendon is being targeted. Amos is having none of it.
In this Episode Amos and Hamish take a look at the careers of AFL Players that either announced their retirement or weren't offered contracts for Season 2022. This week's episode covers the second half of the list. Hamish also touches upon how AFL HQ has it in for the Essendon Football Club.
In this Episode Amos and Hamish take a look at the careers of AFL Players that either announced their retirement or weren't offered contracts for Season 2022. This week's episode covers the first half of this list.
Episode 13 - Amos and Hamish digest the draft television coverage, the hits, the misses and how they feel their teams fared.
In this Episode Amos waxes lyrical about 2 drafts in the early 2000s that set up a Hawthorn dynasty, including the super draft of 2001 and Hawthorn's strong hand in 2004. Hamish looks at drafts from 2006 and 2009 and rewrites the draft order, making the case for one player to be picked above Dusty Martin
In this episode, Hamish and Amos discuss how the Bombers dominate the Hawks in the VWFL and VBFL, The Windy Hill Redevelopment, Liam Jones, Hugh Greenwood & The Greatest Documentary Series of all time
In this Episode, Hamish and Amos discuss those delisted free agents that have already found new homes, and go on to discuss the trade period from 2011-2020. They discuss how the new point system works and what it may mean for future trade and draft periods.
Amos and Hamish discuss the animosity between the Hawthorn and Essendon Football Clubs, and how it all boiled over in Round 11, 2004.
In this week's episode Amos & Hamish discuss the decade from 2001-2010, looking at the winners and losers from the period. They discuss how Hawthorn fleeced the Dockers, how Wayne Carey went to Adelaide, the Judd Kennedy trade and more.
Amos & Hamish recap what was essentially a quiet trade week in many respects, analysing team by team what happened and whether they thought it was a win for each team.
In this week's episode, Amos and Hamish look at trades from the 1990s, covering the winners and losers of key trades that happened throughout the decade. Covering everything from Denham to Williams, Buckley to Wanganeed and in-depth discussion on the merits of Simon Minton-Connell, they look at the key moves of that era.
In this Episode Amos and Hamish dissect the 4 big trades involving Essendon and Hawthorn - spanning the period from 1995 to 2009 - looking at the trade wins and trade losses over this time. Whilst Hamish went to great lengths to remind everyone that Paul Barnard kicked 4 goals in the 2000 Grand Final he reluctantly admits that Hawthorn were the big winner from all these trades, picking up Shaun Burgoyne in 2009.
In Episode 3, Amos and Hamish discuss an afternoon of sport in Melbourne, the Perth Grand Final's pregame entertainment and then dissect the grand final itself. They question whether this is the start of a Demons Dynasty and whether a nighttime grand final is here to stay.
In this week's episode, we cover Ollie Wines win, talk about who was hard done by and our thoughts on the Coverage. We also talk about our favourite Brownlow counts from years gone by and how Jobe Watson will always be the 2012 Brownlow winner. We also speculate on the happenings at Carlton and what will happen in the upcoming Grand Final.
Who starts a podcast at the end of the season? Well we do. Have a listen as we discuss each of the Preliminary Final matches, where to from here for the losing teams and who we think will win the Brownlow. We also discuss the season that was for Essendon and Hawthorn and look back on past favourite Preliminary Finals.