Show Notes
Wharfie Time rang out, but it was the Lions who unleashed hell in a grand final classic as Brisbane went back to back to back. There's so much to unpack: Brisbane back from the death in the face of a Dockers onslaught, Shai Bolton edging Will Ashcroft for the Norm Smith medal, Lachie Neale's farewell flag, Dockers captain Alex Pearce crucial, game ending achilles injury, did Chris Fagan just coach his last game? Relive the commentary with Corbin Middlemas and Clint Wheeldon from the moment the 'Wharfie Time' button was pressed to the siren that sounded for Brisbane's historic third flag in a row. Plus hear all the fallout and analysis from Mick Malthouse, Cameron Ling, Brett Deledio and Ray Chamberlain and go inside both rooms as the emotions spill over. 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 squad of Aussie Rules legends runs deep with champion ex-players like Brett Deledio, Bob Murphy, Marc Murphy, Luke Ball, record-holding coach Mick Malthouse and many more. The team discuss everything from AFL games and fixtures, to the AFL draft and key players' performance, and of course our highlights of the year; AFL Grand Final and AFL State of Origin. For more Australian Rules Football podcast content, catch every episode of ‘The ABC AFL Daily Podcast’, hosted by Corbin Middlemas and Ben Cameron on ABC listen or wherever you get your podcasts, and get in touch with them on social media via @abc_sport
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