Play On: Recent Episodes
Ryan O'Keefe and Simon Smyth
Dual AFL Premiership player, Ryan O'Keefe, joins footy nut, Simon Smyth, to talk all things AFL with a special focus on the game in NSW and the ACT.The pair will dissect everything from grassroots to the elite, chatting with expert guests about all the hot topics each episode. This is a must listen for any who loves footy in NSW and the ACT.
Smythy and Ryan talk to the expert in AFL 9s and AFL X and tell you how you or the kids can get involved.
There's some trade chat, including what our hosts think of Jason Horne-Francis' exit from Arden Street.
Ryan's on a well earned break, so producer Abbey joins Smythy and special guests from AFL Hunter Central Coast and AFL Central West to wrap their leagues as they proceed through finals.
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Get ready for AFLW Season 7! The crew gets the inside scoop from GIANTS Development Coach, Ash Moeller.
It’s a massive time in AFL across NSW and the ACT. We talk to experts in the Riverina, North Coast, North West and the Sapphire Coast to talk about community finals.
It’s a massive time in AFL across NSW and the ACT. We talk to experts in ACT, Sydney and the South Coast to talk about community finals.
We're hurtling to the end of the community footy season, and with finals around the corner, Ryan and Smythy have the f-word on their mind. The team turns up the heat on the pod, and talk with the competition boss of the Independent Boys Schools Championship, which is running its first Grand Final this week!
There’s a lot happening as we reach the pointy end of the season, and the Play On crew is chomping at the bit.
North Melbourne won this week, and Smythy calls it as just another day at the office…but does it mean Liam Adams is the coach to lead the Shinboners forward?
Ryan says he’s not a great fan of Robbie but has been to several of his concerts…bit of a chin scratcher that one!
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It's Women's Coaching Month, so we speak to NAB AFL Academy coach, and AFLW GWS Giants player, Alicia Eva.
Smythy challenges Ryan with his new segment Coach's cornerand of course some hard hitting Quick Handsquestions.
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Volunteer Nominations are open, so get your nomination in now for their chance to with a Toyota Hilux! The Play On pod talks volunteers, school holidays, Southern NSW footy and much, much more.
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Ryan and Smythy are joined this week by Sam Zikman to talk AFL Sydney and who’s in the box seat as we enter the season’s second half. They also talk bye rounds, an innovative return to state of origin and discuss some former Brownlow medalists.
It’s Sir Doug Nicholls Round and the AFL is celebrating from the elite to grass roots. In this special episode, we feature interviews Erin Naden, Mark Leavy and Michael O’Loughlin.
Play On acknowledges the Wiradjuri, Darkinjung, Guringai and Gadigal people whose lands we recorded this Sir Doug Nicholls Round podcast from.
Learn more about Michael O’Loughlin and Adam Goodes’ foundation, the GO Foundation here www.gofoundation.org.au/
This week, Smythy and Ryan get Josh Hollands and Brent Trewin to put away the whistle and join them to chat about Community Umpiring Week. It’s a pretty inspiring discussion that leaves Ryan pondering if he should sign his kids up…
The ACT and NSW each had representation in the Bank Sponsor’s U18 AFLW All Australian Team. We interviewed each of them to see why they were selected and, crucially, what’s next. Hint: It’s playing footy.
Ryan recounts the 2012 Premiership (when he collected two medals…), reflecting on what he calls the toughest physical and mental match of his career. Feels like yesterday.
And, as usual, everyone’s favourite segment Quick Hands sheds some light on former professional players playing in the bush for cash, with Smythy thinking the beer after the game is more important than the result…fair.
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Footy is well and truly in full swing. Easter and Anzac Day are done for 2022 which means we can spend our weekends chasing a Sherrin around.
Auskick begins this week, as does AFL Central West. We unpack both and answer your questions in Quick Hands.
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This week the team previews the AFL Hunter Central Coast competition, talks to the NSW/ACT coach of the NAB AFLW National Championships, and listens to reflections to Alastair Clarkson and Ryan O'Keefe after they visited Lismore.
The winter community football season returns this weekend and we chat with AFL Sydney and AFL Canberra about what to expect after almost 250 days since the final siren blew in 2021. Plus Buddymania, we ask who’s the GOAT and heaps more…
Smythy and Ryan unpack everything you need to know about the AFL’s Round 1, go around the grounds to find out what’s happening across AFL NSW/ACT and launch a new segment: start, bench, delist.
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With less than a month until Round One, Chloe and Ryan talk to Luke Parks of the Carlton Football Club, who was a product of St Ives in AFL Sydney. They also chat with Jess Markut about the strengthening SNSW Women’s league, which has been running since early Feb. Ryan talks about what he considers the worst ground in Australia to play footy on and wonders if Buddy’s 1000th goal is really worth talking about.
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In a bumper week for footy in NSW and the ACT, the crew puts women’s community footy front and centre. We also talk to Jarrod Witts – the Sydney-born and raised Gold Coast captain – about his journey in the AFL. And, with elite footy back in Albury, Ryan ruminates over the benefits of bringing back a pre-season competition
The summer’s been a bit wet and wild, but there’s still plenty of footy to talk about. This episode, we review the holiday period, chat to rising GIANTS players Ally Dallaway and Ally Morphett, and answer your questions on Quick Hands.
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Play On threatened to have a December hiatus, but it's back just for you…call it an early Christmas present.
This ep the team recaps 2021, looks forward to 2022, talks elite highlights and answer our listeners' burning questions in everyone's favourite segment: quick hands.
If you want to know what headline Smythy is most hanging out for next year, or how Ryan intends to take over the AFL universe through coaching, tune in, chill out and Play On.
It’s never too late to realise your dream and be drafted to play alongside the BITB. In this edition of the Play On pod, Smythy and Ryan interview Simon Dalrymple, National Recruiting Manager for the Swans.
His insights about list build are well worth a listen, and his advice for youngsters (and not so youngsters) aspiring to the elite, is to never stop working hard on your weaknesses. Seems simple, no? So get cracking.
Our hosts also stir up some controversy this week by telling us what is the best regional venue in NSW and the ACT. They also discuss which league is the strongest in our region…we can’t wait to watch the emails roll through about that one (playonpod@afl.com.au if you’re interested).
The guys talk cricket and the draft, which begins next Wednesday!
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It’s all about talent this time of year, and Smythy and Ryan have a chat with one of NSW’s best, Alyce Parker. They also hear from two draft hopefuls and dissect who are the best recent draft picks from NSW and the ACT.
The AFL season may have finished but there’s always something to talk about in the best game on earth. Ryan and Smythy unpack trade season, chat socials with Abbey, and talk to former GIANTS star and up and coming coach, Britt Tully.
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It’s Grand Final week and Ryan and Smythy are pumped to be counting down to that one day in September. Ryan offers a player’s insight into the week leading into the big dance and Smythy gives his pick for the 2022 Brownlow medal.
The team also interviews Michael Barlow, a boundary umpire from Canberra living in Sydney who’s spent nearly 100 days on the road chasing his dream of umpiring a grand final...
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Ryan O'Keefe is back with a brand new co-host, Simon Smyth! This week on the show Ryan and Smythy dissect AFL finals, have a look at what's trending on socials relating to footy and chat about what COVID's community footy cancellation means for local and young players.
They also introduce their new segment "Quick Hands"
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With Jacob unavailable this week Ryan goes solo for another episode of AFL NSW/ACT's Play On Podcast!
This week on the show, Ryan discusses the Allies Under 19's Squad, Fight MND and Antisocial Behaviour in the AFL.
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Ryan O'Keefe and Jacob Gaynor are back for another episode of AFL NSW/ACT's Play On Podcast!
This week on the show Ryan and Jacob discuss Sydney's latest lockdown, the AFL's female coaching month and why the Bulldogs will win the 2021 Grand Final.
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Ryan O'Keefe and Jacob Gaynor are back for another episode of AFL NSW/ACT's Play On Podcast!
This week on the show, Ryan and Jacob discuss the AFL's National Volunteer Awards, the Tackle Your Feelings program and if the AFL should reintroduce State of Origin!
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Ryan O'Keefe and Jacob Gaynor are back for Season 2 of AFL NSW/ACT's Play On Podcast!
This week on the show, Ryan and Jacob discuss Community Umpiring Week, AFLW expansion, concussion issues in community football and why they took a short break from recording!
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This week on the Play On Podcast, Ryan O’Keefe and Jacob Gaynor preview the upcoming AFL Sydney season with Community Football and Competition Manager Sam Zikman.
Plus, Ryan and Jacob discuss the recent criticism towards the QBE Sydney Swans Academy and if Damien Hardwick's proposed AFL loan system would work.
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This week on the Play On Podcast, Ryan O’Keefe and Jacob Gaynor are joined by Sydney Swans VFL recruit Paddy McCartin.
Eight concussions in five seasons with St Kilda had left Paddy's career hanging by a thread, with the 24-year-old preparing for the news that he would never be able play football again.
Fast forward to now and Paddy is on the verge of completing his remarkable comeback story via the Sydney Swans in the new look VFL competition.
An amazing story of sheer perseverance, Paddy is using his own journey to inspire and help those struggling with concussion injuries, type one diabetes and mental health challenges, all of which he’s grappled with himself.
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In Episode 2 of AFL NSW/ACT’s ‘Play On’ podcast, Ryan O’Keefe and Jacob Gaynor are joined by GWS GIANTS Senior Coach Leon Cameron and Tackle Your Feelings Program Manager Nick Walsh.
Got a question for Ryan or Jacob? Contact the show through email at jacob.gaynor@afl.com.au now!
In Episode 1 of AFL NSW/ACT’s 'Play On’ podcast, Ryan O'Keefe and Jacob Gaynor are joined by Katika Adams from the Coffs Harbour Breakers on the AFL's North Coast in celebration of International Women's Day.
Plus, Ryan O'Keefe opens up on his illustrious playing career and his return to the AFL.
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