Margin Call

Sorry to keep you waiting this week but we're back for a look at Round 10 and a HUGE amount of topics to touch on! We're talking Ruby Schleicher leaving Collingwood, the proposed shift in season start time, record crowd figures and plenty more!!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

How on earth are we through Round 9 already?? We're back for another deep-dive into the round that was, with a particular focus being put on a Suns squad that is rapidly stamping their credentials as the real deal...See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

An interview so good that we couldn't resist dropping it early!! This week we were joined by Sarah Giles, director of Suzie Miller's latest masterpiece Strong Is The New Pretty! Fresh off taking Brisbane & Canberra by storm, Sarah and her cast are taking the production to Geelong before an extended run in Sydney! Sit back, listen to the genius of Sarah & Suzie, then rush to get your tickets... GET TICKETS: https://strongisthenewprettyplay.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today we sat down with Darcy Vescio, one of Carlton's biggest stars, an incredibly talented artist and, most importantly, Meg's former housemate!! She talks us through the work that went into her amazing new House of W exhibition, her journey as both a player and an artist, and the infamous party that torched an entire football club... Check out Darcy's House of W exhibition: https://www.darcyvescio.com/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We're joined today by coach of the Eagles and all around football icon Daisy Pearce to take a look at how AFLW can take advantage of the football buzz during men's Grand Final week, plus get some insight on West Coast's up-and-down season so far and Daisy's future at the club👀See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Here we go, it's the big one... Today we're joined by the AFL's Executive General Manager of AFLW, Health and Football Operations Laura Kane.  It's not every day that you get to sit down with the head of the entire W, so we're making the most of the opportunity and holding nothing back 👀See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome to another episode of AFLW Inside Out! This week Laura Spurway & Meg McDonald are joined by recently retired Crow, Chelsea Randall. Chelsea chats about her love of footy, being forced to medically retire, winning the AFLW's Most Courageous Player award a record six times, and how she's enjoying life away from the game she loves.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

With Father's Day coming up this weekend, we decided to speak to Professor Philip Morgan, developer of the Daughters & Dads program, potentially one of the most influential developments on the grassroots level of women's sport!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

To celebrate AFLW's Indigenous Round, we're joined by Lawson & Meeza Humphries, the artists behind Geelong's stunning First Nation's guernsey that they'll don for the next two weeks.  An unbelievably talented duo, Lawson has been a revelation for the Cats since debuting in 2024, performing on the field and being a key figure in both Geelong's Indigenous & women's programs off the field. While Meeza saves her footballing talents for the local level, her design and marketing talents have led to creating one of the competition's most eye-catching jumpers. Read the full story of Geelong's 2026 First Nation's guernsey here 👈See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today we're recruiting award-winning creative & regular Gruen panelist Dee Madigan to help us solve the most unpredictable mystery in sports: marketing. Additionally, we touch on the impact the Sydney Swans allegations have had on their AFLW team and the wider league as a whole.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome to another episode of AFLW Inside Out! This week Laura Spurway & Meg McDonald are joined by outgoing Executive General Manager of AFLW at the Sydney Swans, Kate Mahony. Kate chats to Meg and Laura about challenges she faced when building the Swans AFLW program, the culture of ‘the bloods’, and being snapped up by a powerhouse football club in Chelsea FC.  Follow AFLW Inside Out on Instagram See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome to the second episode of AFLW Inside Out! Laura Spurway & Meg McDonald are joined by their inaugural guest on the podcast, none other than the former CEO of the AFL, Gil McLachlan. Gil chats about the challenge of launching the AFLW competition, the business side of football, and how he thinks women’s footy is perceived in Australia. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dropping twice weekly very soon, AFLW Inside Out is hosted by recent retiree and former Geelong captain, Meghan McDonald alongside veteran sports journalist Laura Spurway, they deliver the ultimate perspective on the game. Merging elite on-field experience with sharp broadcast reporting, Meg and Laura tackle the tactics, culture, and at the heart of it all- the real-world issues shaping the league alongside expert guests. It’s your definitive breakdown of women's footy- from inside the boundary line to the big picture.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.