Around The WAFL
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The official WAFL podcast, previewing and reviewing, every week of news from the Western Australian Football League (WAFL).
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Sep 26, 2023
Fins Up
After 25 Years, the WAFL Premiership is back in East Freo's hands after a historic Grand Final win on Sunday. Captain, Coach & Simpson Medalist all joining the show today PLUS a verdict on the performance of all 10 WAFL Clubs in the Season Finale Of Around The WAFL For 2023.
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Sep 20, 2023
The Grand Final
This is it WAFL Fans, the Grand Final is here! East Fremantle take on Peel Thunder at Optus Stadium. Both Coaches; Billy Monaghan and Geoff Valentine join the show and Sandover medalist Hamish Brayshaw gives his prediction.
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Sep 12, 2023
Hysteria at the Port
Who's going to join the Sharks in the grand final, a ripping preliminary final is previewed and how Subiaco closed the door on Claremont's season. While Fraser Turner and Stefan Giro join the show.
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Sep 6, 2023
Finals Fever
The WAFL Finals opened with a bang at Leederville Oval, Peel Thunder’s Jack Sears and East Freo’s Matthew Jupp join Paul and Mark talking finals that are done and still to come and how rowdy were the senior Freo boys supporting the Peel last weekend.
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Aug 30, 2023
Time for Finals
The First round of the Finals are previewed by Mark and Paul whilst East Perth Stanley Wright provides insight for the Royals elimination clash this weekend.
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Aug 29, 2023
The Final Five
The regular season is done and the final five has been sealed, the boys review the final round and are joined by Claremont's emerging star Teia Miles PLUS the Player Of The Year is Announced.
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Aug 24, 2023
The Final Fight For The Five
Who makes the finals? Round 20 will answer that very question. Plus, hear from Subiaco's Will Hickmott.
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Aug 21, 2023
Sharks on Top
East Fremantle have almost locked away top spot on the ladder following their win in Round 19 - hear from their coach Bill Monaghan!
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Aug 17, 2023
Three Way Dance
Three teams, one finals spot - Round 19 is a crucial round in the WAFL. Plus, hear from Swan Districts coach Andrew Pruyn.
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Aug 15, 2023
Thunderstruck
Peel Thunder are still in with a shot of the double chance after a strong home win. Hear from Thunder star Brady Grey!
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Aug 10, 2023
Grand Final Preview?
Round 18 involves a potential Grand Final preview. Plus, hear from East Perth's Hamish Brayshaw.
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Aug 7, 2023
Finals Race Heats Up
Round 17 is in the books and it has now set up an intriguing WAFL finals picture,. Plus, hear from Claremont's Joel Western.
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Aug 3, 2023
The Biggest Game of The Season?
Round 17 has huge ramifications for the finals especially the big game between East Freo & Claremont at the WACA, PLUS chat with Perth's spectacular forward Samuel Stubbs.
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Aug 1, 2023
The Streak Is Dead!
Round 16 of the WAFL saw two winning streaks shattered from East Fremantle & Subiaco, Paul & Mark review both Round 16 matches and chat with Subiaco Coach Beau Wardman.
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Jul 26, 2023
WILL THE DERBY STREAK CONTINUE?
A round 16 preview including a big Freo Derby, Paul and Mark are joined by East Freo's Harrison Marsh talking Freo rivalry and a top five forecast.
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Jul 25, 2023
Caged Lions Fight Back
On today's edition of Around The WAFL, Paul & Mark are joined by Subiaco's Taj Schofield after his four goal bag in the win over Perth and a review of a big Round 15 PLUS the Player Of The Year Votes Are Cast
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Jul 20, 2023
The Race For The Final Spot In The 5
As Round 15 approaches, the battle for fifth place is alive, Paul & Mark breakdown the race for fifth place and preview the four big games this weekend, plus - should the WAFL keep using the WACA?
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Jul 17, 2023
The Ladder Is Heating Up
Following some shock results in Round 14, the Final Five has got a little disruption. Paul & Mark Foreman review a huge Round 14 plus we have a chat with East Perth Coach Ross McQueen.
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Jul 12, 2023
Bold Tips & Grand Final
On today's show, the great one Mark Readings returns to preview Round 14 of the WAFL Season and a huge WAFLW Grand Final between Claremont and East Fremantle PLUS should the season go longer in 2024?
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Jul 10, 2023
Wet & Wild Footy
It was wet and wild around the WAFL for Round 13 with close footy aplenty, Paul Persic & Mark Foreman review the and speak with East Perth's Stanley Wright.
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Jul 5, 2023
Falcons Face the Heat
West Perth's premiership defence is on the line this Saturday against East Fremantle, Falcons star Tristan Hobley chats with the boys ahead of this vital clash and a preview of all the Round 13 action.
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Jul 4, 2023
Tigers on Top
Claremont are atop the ladder after a thrilling win over Subiaco, we chat with their young gun Zac Mainwaring on their win and review all the action from Round 12 plus the player of the year votes are cast.
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Jun 29, 2023
A Grand Final Preview?
Will Claremont's clash with Subiaco be a Grand Final preview? Paul & Jacob Landsmeer discuss all the Round 12 action plus are joined by Peel Thunder's captain Benjamin Hancock on their clash with South Fremantle.
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Jun 28, 2023
Swans Stay Alive
Swan Districts are edging towards the five after a shock win over West Perth. Paul and John Townsend review all Round 11 and are joined by defender-mid Jarvis Pina plus the player of the year votes are cast.
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Jun 21, 2023
Crunch Time
The second half of the season starts now, the boys preview round 11 and are joined by Peel Thunder Coach Geoff Valentine after signing on for two more years.
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Jun 20, 2023
Perth on the Road Back
On Today’s show the boys are joined by Perth’s Charlie Thompson as the Demons settle in for a long term rebuild, a full review of Round 10 and players votes.
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Jun 15, 2023
Halfway Through The Season
It’s the halfway point of the WAFL Season and Round 10 is huge with 4 big games. Paul & Taylor Preview all the action and are joined by Subiaco coach Beau Wardman.
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Jun 13, 2023
The Royal Resurgence
East Perth are back! Two wins on the trot sees them in the top five. Defender Tom North chats with Paul and Taylor on their win over the Sharks plus a review of all the Round 9 action plus the Player Of The Year votes are cast.
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Jun 8, 2023
The Danger Round
Round 9 is here and there is danger games aplenty with the final five still an open race. Paul Persic and Rod Willett Preview all 5 games and are joined by South Fremantle’s Brandon Donaldson to chat on their big game against West Perth.
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Jun 6, 2023
Thunder & Lightning
Paul & Taylor recap an electrifying WA Day Round 8 and Swan Districts forward Thomas Edwards chats with the boys after their win over the Eagles.
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Jun 1, 2023
Bring on WA Day
Paul and Taylor preview this weekend's round 8 including an exciting WA Day and Claremont superstar Jye Bolton jumps on the pod.
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May 30, 2023
Demon Delight
Off the back of Round 7, Paul Persic and Mark Readings are joined by Perth Coach Peter German to chat about their upset win over South Freo plus a review of all the weekend’s action and the player of the year votes are cast.
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May 25, 2023
The WAFL goes north
It's round 7 and the league is headed to Broome for a clash in the sun and the boys are joined by West Perth star on-baller Shane Nelson.
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May 23, 2023
How SA Won The State Game
Paul And Will Schofield Review the state game between SA and WA and are joined by Simpson medalist Angus Schumacher
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May 18, 2023
State Showdown
WA take on SA tomorrow, the boys are joined by John Casey and Paul Hobley to preview this years State Showdown.
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May 16, 2023
State Team Predictions
The boys review round 6 and speak to East Perth Coach Ross McQueen and State Matthew Jupp ahead of this Fridays state game.
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May 11, 2023
Final Chance For State Battle
Round 6 is the last chance for WAFL Players to impress selectors before the state game and there are a few big games to prove it.
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May 9, 2023
The Show Goes On
WAFL Commentator Luke Worthington joins the show as a late in to review a huge round 6 of the 2023 season, plus the casting of the player of the year votes and more.
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May 4, 2023
The Milan Murdock Interview
East Fremantle's Milan Murdock
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May 4, 2023
The Mighty Milan
East Fremantle’s star midfielder Milan Murdock is our special guest today as we preview around 5 of an exciting WAFL Season.
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May 1, 2023
Do The Sharks Need More Bite?
5 teams are locked on 12 points after round 4 but it appears East Fremantle need more convincing, find out why on today's episode!
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Apr 27, 2023
Starting From Zero
Round 4 of the WAFL is here! South Freo’s season starts now, a setback for Claremont and a coup for the League.
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Apr 25, 2023
More Win Wins For The WAFL
The boys review an exciting round 3 of WAFL Footy plus all the big news from the weekend, including Will Schofield's return.
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Apr 20, 2023
It's True, Schoey Is Back On The Field!
Among the big stories leading into Round 3, the big one is out, Will Schofield is back. Hear from the man himself as we look ahead to this weekend’s WAFL action.
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Apr 18, 2023
What's Going On With West Coast?
Round 2 of the WAFL is in the books. So what is going on with the West Coast Eagles WAFL team?
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Apr 13, 2023
Round 2 Preview with Tyson Beattie
Paul Persic and Tyson Beattie preview round 2 of the WAFL, MRP findings, and continue the discussion around the removal of the centre bounce.
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Apr 11, 2023
Round 1 Review with Umpire Dean Margetts
The 2023 WAFL Season is underway and it was a huge opening round of footy. Joining Paul to review it all is umpiring legend Dean Margetts from game breakdowns to the Around The WAFL Player Of The Year votes, plus a revelation on some footy tipping going horribly wrong.
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Apr 6, 2023
Round 1 Preview with Mark Readings
ROUND 1 IS HERE! Channel 7 Leading WAFL Commentator Mark Readings joins the show to preview the opening round of the season and delve into the big stories in the lead-up to round one as well as their tips for a big weekend of footy.
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Apr 4, 2023
The Players Perspective With West Perth's Keegan Knott
Preparations for Round 1 of the WAFL are almost over as Awfully Good Friday is getting closer. Let’s delve into the Players Perspective in today’s episode with West Perth dynamo Keegan Knott from his pre season preps to his premiership celebrations last October.
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Mar 30, 2023
2023 Season Preview
It’s the first bounce for Around The WAFL and on this, the first show. Paul Persic and guest host Andrew “Muppet” Henryon dissect the fortunes of all 10 WAFL clubs from the ins and outs of the teams to where they’ll finish come September PLUS the crew have their season predictions for 2023.
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Mar 27, 2023
NEW SHOW: Around The WAFL
Introducing AROUND THE WAFL, a new podcast from BackChat Studios covering the WAFL with two episodes every week.
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