Matty Stewart and Aussie Rules Legend Spida Everitt are back for another year to talk all things AFL! Get all the news happening around the league, plus expert tips for every match. Tune In weekly to ‘In The Pocket’ to get all your AFL insights.
The boys unpack all the major talking points from Round 20, including Collingwood’s impressive 34-point win over Adelaide on the road, Geelong’s crucial victory over Melbourne, and Fremantle’s 70-point Western Derby demolition of West Coast. They also dive into Sydney’s emphatic win over GWS, Hawthorn’s 93-point thrashing of Essendon, and Brisbane extending its winning streak with another convincing performance against Port Adelaide.
As always, Spida delivers his trademark no-nonsense take on the competition, breaking down which teams look capable of challenging Fremantle for the flag and which sides still have glaring weaknesses. With the Dockers sitting comfortably on top, Sydney reasserting itself as a premiership contender, and Brisbane and Hawthorn continuing to pile on wins, the boys debate who shapes as the biggest threat when finals arrive.
There’s also plenty of focus on the intense battle around the edge of the eight. Collingwood has surged into a strong finals position after a sixth consecutive win, while Geelong has kept its season alive with back-to-back victories. St Kilda and Carlton remain within striking distance, but time is running out for the Saints, Blues and Giants to make their move. Gold Coast’s late-season slide continues to be a major talking point after another costly defeat.
Looking ahead to Round 21, Matty and Spida preview another huge weekend of footy, with every result carrying significant finals implications. They examine the key matchups that could shape the top four, assess the clubs under the most pressure, and discuss which teams are best placed to build momentum heading into the final month of the home-and-away season. With ladder positions tightening and opportunities becoming increasingly limited, there is no shortage of intrigue across the competition.
To wrap things up, the boys lock in their tips for the round and reveal which clubs they believe are building towards a genuine September campaign. If you’re after all the biggest AFL talking points, ladder analysis, finals projections and plenty of strong opinions, In The Pocket has everything you need heading into another massive round of footy.