Who will deal with the straight set scaries?

Who will deal with the straight set scaries?

September 9, 2026 · 39 min

About this episode

The episode discusses the upcoming AFL finals, focusing on team performances and strategies under pressure.

Brisbane and Fremantle are in the crosshairs this weekend with their top four advantage on the line. Corbin, Ben and Brett Deledio take you through both finals and discuss which team could wilt under pressure. Should the Dockers do away with ‘Wharfie Time’ or press it early in the game to get it over and done with? Plus, did Geelong keep some aces up their sleeve in their last meeting in Perth and use their September experience to bundle our Fremantle? Adelaide have received a blueprint from the Swans on how to beat Brisbane, the big question is can they implement it. And will the Lions defensive frailties of 2026 come back to bite them against a Crows team with a red hot Rankine and inspirational captain in Jordan Dawson? It's Grand Final live show time too, click here to get tickets to our show at The Railway Hotel in Fitzroy North on Thursday Sept 24 with Corbin, Ben, Bob Murphy and Brett Deledio. 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…

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Hosts: Corbin Middlemas, Ben Cameron

Guest: Brett Deledio

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Organizations: Geelong, Adelaide, Swans, Brisbane, Fremantle

Places: Perth, Fitzroy North

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