AFL Monday: Who is premiership favourite?

AFL Monday: Who is premiership favourite?

September 7, 2026 · 47 min

About this episode

The episode discusses the current premiership favorites in the AFL and features analysis from hosts and guests on various teams and player performances.

Hawthorn soared, Sydney shocked, Adelaide silenced the critics, Geelong are prowling. Freo and Brisbane still have the pedigree, but who is flag favourite? Corbin ranks the likelihood of the potential Grand Final matchups. Marc Murphy grades Carlton’s 2026 season and likes the look of their future, even after they bowed out of the finals race. Plus, we asked you what sporting memorabilia you’ve found in the op shop, after Alastair Clarkson made a large blue-and-white donation to Vinnies. ABC AFL commentators Corbin Middlemas and Ben Cameron are joined by a rolling squad of former AFL players and legends of the game to analyse matches, deep dive the stories dominating the footy landscape, recap game highlights and talk through the latest AFL ladder standings. Our squad of Aussie Rules legends runs deep with champion ex-players like Brett Deledio, Marc Murphy and Luke Ball, record-holding coach Mick Malthouse and many more. The team discuss everything from AFL games and fixtures, to the AFL draft and key players' performance, and of course our highlights of the year; AFL Grand Final and AFL State of Origin. For more Australian Rules Football podcast content, catch every episode of…

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Hosts: Corbin Middlemas, Ben Cameron

Guest: Marc Murphy

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Organizations: Hawthorn, Sydney, Adelaide, Geelong, Freo, Brisbane, Vinnies, ABC Australia

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