About this episode

The hosts review the Brisbane Lions' first half of the 2026 season and discuss various topics including trade talk and the AFL World Cup.

It’s been a bit bumpy, it’s been a bit tough, and it’s had one or two existential crises in it - in other words, a pretty customary first half of the season by the Brisbane Lions. And now, as we get the long-awaited reprieve from the weekly rollercoaster of footy with this weekend’s bye, we’re taking stock of season 2026 following our eighth win for the year against the Tigers, leaving us sitting in seventh spot as we turn for home. At some stages this season, 8-6 at the bye would’ve seemed a disaster - at other times, it might’ve seemed like a miracle - what we’re hoping, though, is that it might end up being the platform we need for a tilt at the threepeat dream. Also this week: -Should the AFL change its timings for the World Cup? -Twenty minutes of trade talk -The crystal ball’s greatest ever prediction And much more! We are here thanks to Kartable - Planning for later or needing now? Streamlined pricing and procurement for all of your trade materials, supporting services & site deliveries.

People in this episode

Hosts: Dom Fay, Michael Whiting

Topics covered

• Brisbane Lions season review
• AFL World Cup timing
• trade talk
• season predictions
• sports analysis

Keywords

• Brisbane Lions
• AFL
• World Cup
• trade talk
• season review
• sports podcast
• threepeat

Sponsors

Kartable

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Brisbane Lions, AFL

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