Zero Hanger
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Fast AFL talk with a dry edge.
Zero Hanger AFL Podcast moves quickly through the AFL week: big results, lid checks, milestone games, derby talk, media quirks, and player form. It suits fans who already speak footy and want opinion with enough tactical bite to balance the banter.
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Zero Hanger AFL Podcast is a busy AFL feed built for people who already live inside the week-to-week rhythm of the game. It does not linger at the front gate. It assumes the listener knows the clubs, the shorthand, the media cycle, and the difference between a genuine flag read and a lid flying off too early. The show’s strength is its rotation of formats. The Hit Out, with Phoenix Trinidad, works as a loose weekly vibe check, mixing proper football talk with stadium rankings, milestone chat, cliche complaints, and the emotional mess of watching a great game live. It is quick and conversational. Mitch Keating and Aiden Cellini appear in that mode as named voices around the table, helping turn fan arguments into running jokes and back again. Six Points has a firmer post-round shape, with Daniel Harford and Mark Stephens moving through the weekend’s big calls. Their exchanges can jump from Hawthorn lunches to Collingwood pressure, from an MCG classic to the strange theatre of AFL press conferences. The Outer Wing gives the feed a distinct WA lane. Mark Stephens and Digby Beecham spend real time on Fremantle, West Coast, derby stakes, travel rhythms, supporter frustration, and the difference between a promising patch and a side that is actually ready to matter. That local focus gives the podcast texture many national AFL shows only skim. The analysis is grounded in football actions: contested possession, scoring shots, forward craft, set shots, transition, margins, and preparation. Then someone will wonder about a mullet’s wind resistance, and the room keeps moving. Interview episodes, including the David Dunbar conversation, add a different gear. Those chats reach into scouting, club work, Brisbane’s tougher years, Indigenous football stories, and the stranger corners of AFL careers. The overall feel is informed but unvarnished. It is not polished-column football media read aloud; it is a set of footy people arguing, laughing, correcting, and landing verdicts while the season keeps throwing up fresh evidence. For PlayNext users, it is best understood as an AFL discovery feed with personality: part news reaction, part pub-table argument, part WA report, part memory lane, and always fluent in the sport’s own language.
Made for: For AFL fans who already know the clubs, the cliches, and the weekly argument cycle. It especially suits listeners who want national reaction with regular WA focus.
What sets it apart: The feed blends multiple Zero Hanger formats instead of one fixed panel rhythm, so it can shift from loose vibe checks to sharper round review, derby analysis, and long-form AFL storytelling.
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Based on 5 episodes we listened to · September 2026
Sharp AFL debate, relaxed cultural detours and informed interviews turn each round of footy into more than a results recap.
Zero Hanger AFL Podcast treats a round of footy as material for several kinds of conversation. Daniel Harford and Mark Stephens debate match decisions and tribunal questions, while Phoenix Trinidad, Mitch Keating and Aidan Cellini move more freely between player milestones, goal…
Tribunal arguments can become goal-song rankings before you have finished yelling at the bench.
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Milestone talk, footy banter and a loose, easy pace make this a sharp AFL recap.
The episode gives The Hit Out its shape by turning AFL milestones into loose, room-level banter. Nick Dacos' 100th game, Mark Blitzarves' 300, Lachie Neale's 300 and Toby Greene matching the Giants' games record all get their run, with the hosts moving from respect to teasing…
A loose AFL interview built around Darwin, Brisbane, scouting detail, and a few good running jokes.
David Dunbar's chat with Zero Hanger lands best when it stays close to the footy-life details already in play: Darwin, the early Brisbane years, the Shannon Motlop story, pro scouting, and the running jokes about beard removal and tropical mode.
A brisk AFL wrap that leans into blunt reads and clear weekend context.
Zero Hanger's round-two wrap stays close to the actual weekend: a rough start to the season, the unresolved fixture mess, and the soft-tissue injuries already shaping selection talk.
A loose AFL chat that makes the most of goal songs and special-comments rankings.
This episode starts with opening round fatigue and Pendlebury's reprieve, then drifts into a loose footy chat that feels more like a yarn than a planned rundown.
A lively round-one footy argument that turns a Saints bench call into a bigger tribunal fight.
This episode stays centered on two threads: a Saints bench call that sits awkwardly in the moment, and a Pendlebury tribunal argument shaped by the new "exemplary record" wording.
The Hit Out opens on milestone watch.
This episode analyzes the upcoming Western Derby in AFL, focusing on Fremantle's winning streak, Harley Reid's performance under coach Adam Simpson, and statistical insights from Tab Touch.
This episode discusses AFL news and media coverage, comparing it to the Masters golf broadcast while analyzing press conference access and sports journalism.
This episode analyzes Fremantle's recent AFL performance, discussing their three-game win streak and resilience against Adelaide, while also touching on West Coast Eagles' struggles.
This episode discusses the best AFL stadiums, analyzes which teams have their 'lids off' or 'on' based on recent performances, and reviews exciting games like Easter Monday footy.
Harp and Stevo discuss the weekend's AFL action, including a thrilling game at the MCG and a president's lunch at Hawthorn.
Mark Stephens and Digby Beecham discuss Fremantle Dockers' recent form and their premiership credentials after a big win over Richmond.
The hosts discuss the scariest AFL players of all time and propose a fix for Carlton, with a weekly vibe check.
David Dunbar sits down with Zero Hanger for a Hanging Out interview that starts with a few loose, amused lines before settling into footy stories.
Hosts Daniel Harford and Mark Stevens discuss the biggest talking points from the weekend's AFL round, including a humorous segment about Kylie Minogue and grand final entertainment.
Mark Stephens and Digby Beecham discuss recent AFL games, focusing on Fremantle Dockers' strong start to the season and Shai Bolton's performance.
The hosts discuss AFL news, including an injury crisis, supercoach strategies, and a weekly vibe check.
Harf and Stevo kick off the round-two edition from Zero Hanger HQ.
The Hit Out opens on the week's footy vibe check.
Harf and Stevo kick off with the Saints’ weird bench timing.
A weekly AFL podcast discussing footy news, including the passing of legendary commentator Dennis Kometi and other league updates.
AFL journalists discuss the art of footy journalism and interview new Zero Hanger staff member Mark Stephens.
Dwayne Russell discusses his new fiction book and various topics with the hosts of Zero Hanger.
This episode features an interview with former AFL player Nick Davis, discussing his career, growing up in Sydney, playing for Collingwood, and his legendary four-goal performance in the 2005 semi-final.
This episode features an interview with Guy McKenna, the inaugural coach of the Gold Coast Suns, discussing the team's journey to their first AFL final, his coaching experiences, and stories about players like Gary Ablett Jr.
This episode features an interview with CHEETS from TYPEMEDIA, discussing his AFL and Simpsons/Seinfeld meme content, his background growing up in Footscray and Sri Lanka, and the origins of his channel.
Emergency episode reacting to the sacking of Melbourne Demons coach Simon Goodwin, with analysis and emotional processing.
A weekly AFL podcast discussing weekend games, finals prospects, and player performances with guest Cardman.
Hosts Phoenix Trinidad and Nick Splitter analyze the St Kilda Saints' historic three-quarter comeback against the Melbourne Demons in the AFL.
This episode features an interview with former Sydney Swan Brandon Jack about his book 'Piss Ants', Bloods culture, transitioning from football to writing, and his structured morning routine involving journaling and stoic philosophy.
AFL news, analysis, and discussion including premiership contenders, MVP race, out-of-contract players, and impact of a 19th team.
This episode discusses the AFL ladder logjam, footy conspiracy theories, and hot takes, while also promoting related content like a mock draft and an interview with an ex-AFL player.
Host Phoenix Trinidad and panelists discuss the latest AFL round, including boring games, team performances, and league changes.
The hosts discuss West Coast's performance, ladder predictions, and quirky on-field scenarios in this AFL podcast episode.
Hosts discuss the weekend's AFL action, focusing on the Suns vs Giants game and other league topics.
Hosts discuss AFL news, flag contenders for 2025, and personal experiences attending footy games.
A weekly AFL podcast covering King's Birthday recap, a FightMND fundraiser, and debates on best player over 30 and whether ruckmen are midfielders.
The hosts discuss the mid-year All-Australian team and review the GWS vs Richmond game.