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Before the Footy

Published by SportFM

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An in depth look at Friday night footy, before a view of what's to come in the AFL and WAFL over the weekend.

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  1. Number 68Sports newsAustralia

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Recent episodes

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  1. Before the Footy (12/09/2026) from Before the Footy, opens in a new tab

    Sep 12, 20261 hr 53 min

    Join Matt Grubelich and John Townsend as they discuss the latest footy news and results. The panel analysed Fremantle's exciting finals performance against Geelong, previewed the Brisbane and Adelaide clash, discussed the upcoming WAFL finals and reviewed the power of Wharfie Time. The panel were also joined by Fremantle icon and Claremont team of the century member Dale Kickett. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  2. Before the Footy (05/09/2026) from Before the Footy, opens in a new tab

    Sep 5, 20261 hr 52 min

    Join Matt Grubelich, John Townsend and Jye Bolton as they discuss the latest footy news and results. The panel discussed Fremantle's disappointing finals performance against Hawthorn, Alastair Clarkson’s sacking and previewed the upcoming AFL & WAFL finals games. The panel were also joined by WA Football CEO Brad Wira, who provided insight into Fremantle's finals campaign, infrastructure, development, the WAFL and more. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  3. Before The Footy (29/08/2026) from Before the Footy, opens in a new tab

    Aug 29, 20261 hr 54 min

    Join Matt Grubelich, John Townsend and Jye Bolton as they discuss the latest footy news and results. The panel discussed the first wild card game, Scott Pendlebury's move to the Suns, issues at AFL house and previewed the AFL and WAFL finals ahead. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  4. Before The Footy (22/08/2026) from Before the Footy, opens in a new tab

    Aug 25, 20262 hr 1 min

    Join Matt Grubelich, John Townsend and Steve Malaxos as they discuss the latest news, issues and results in footy. Today the panel was joined by, Hawthorn Assistant Coach, Adrian Hickmott. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  5. Before The Footy - (15/08/2026) from Before the Footy, opens in a new tab

    Aug 15, 20261 hr 46 min

    Join Matt Grubelich, John Townsend and Bill Monaghan as they discuss the latest news, issues and results in footy. Today the panel was joined by, Inaugural Head Coach of Fremantle, Gerard Neesham. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  6. Before the Footy (08/08/2026) from Before the Footy, opens in a new tab

    Aug 8, 20261 hr 54 min

    Join Matt Grubelich and John Townsend as they discuss everything going on in footy. The panel had a comprehensive discussion unpacking Geelong’s handling of the concussion waiver Jake Kolodjashnij signed, and further discussed the general concussion rules in the AFL. The boys also touched on the 22 under 22 team selection and all things WAFL. Matt and John were joined by East Perth’s Director Tom Percy and West Coast Eagles Assistant Coach Marco Bello. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  7. Before the Footy (01/08/2026) from Before the Footy, opens in a new tab

    Aug 1, 20261 hr 50 min

    Join Matt Grubelich, John Townsend and Jye Bolton as they covered everything going on in footy earlier this morning, from unpacking the Fremantle Dockers win last night, they then looked at the laws of the game and discussed everything happening in the WAFL. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  8. Before the Footy (25/07/2026) from Before the Footy, opens in a new tab

    Jul 25, 20261 hr 51 min

    Join Matt Grubelich and John Townsend as they discuss everything going on in footy. They talked about the Friday night Western Derby, contract talks, ladder positions, Fremantle’s dominance and the upcoming games of round 20. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  9. Before the Footy (18/07/2026) from Before the Footy, opens in a new tab

    Jul 18, 20261 hr 53 min

    Join Matt Grubelich, John Townsend and Jye Bolton as they discuss everything going on in footy. They discussed contract talks, the role of the tagger and ball tracking technology. They were also joined by 2x WAFL Premiership Player and Sandover Medallist Aaron Black to talk about his 300th game. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  10. Before The Footy (11/07/2026) from Before the Footy, opens in a new tab

    Jul 11, 20261 hr 50 min

    Join Matt Grubelich, John Townsend and Jye Bolton as they discuss everything going on in footy. The Fremantle Dockers were first on the agenda today after their outstanding win against Sydney on Thursday night. The boys also discussed taunting, what it takes to be considered the best player in the competition, their favourite live games and more. Claremont gun, Zac Mainwaring, also joined the show ahead of his team's clash against South Fremantle. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  11. Before the Footy (04/07/2026) from Before the Footy, opens in a new tab

    Jul 4, 20261 hr 52 min

    Join Matt Grubelich, John Townsend and Jye Bolton as they discuss everything going on in footy from the AFL to the WAFL. They discussed the future of Peel Thunder, crowd attendances at WAFL games, umpiring standards and development and all things coming up in the weekend of footy. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  12. Before the Footy 27/06/2026 from Before the Footy, opens in a new tab

    Jun 27, 20261 hr 54 min

    Join Matt Grubelich, John Townsend and Jye Bolton as they discuss everything going on in footy from the AFL to the WAFL. They were joined by special guest Chairman of the Brisbane Lions Andrew Wellington. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  13. Before the Footy 20/06/2026 from Before the Footy, opens in a new tab

    Jun 20, 20261 hr 51 min

    Join Matt Grubelich and John Townsend as they discuss everything going on in footy. They were joined by special guest EGM of Football at the Fremantle Dockers Joseph Brierty. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  14. Before the Footy 13/06/2026 from Before the Footy, opens in a new tab

    Jun 13, 20261 hr 54 min

    Join Matt Grubelich, John Townsend and Jye Bolton as they discuss everything going on in footy. They were joined by special guests Australian Football Hall of Fame Legend and 4x Sandover Medallist Bill Walker and West Coast Assistant Coach Sam Radford. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  15. Before the Footy (06/06/2026) from Before the Footy, opens in a new tab

    Jun 6, 20261 hr 53 min

    Join Matt Grubelich, John Townsend and Jye Bolton as they discuss everything going on in footy. Deputy Chair of WA Football, Dixie Marshall, was today's special guest. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  16. Before the Footy 30/05/2026 from Before the Footy, opens in a new tab

    May 30, 20261 hr 59 min

    Join Matt Grubelich, John Townsend and special guest Michael Broadbridge as they discuss the biggest stories in footy today. On today’s agenda was Carlton’s winning streak, Brad Scott’s departure from Essendon, they also reviewed the mid-season draft and put forward ideas to improve the WAFL system. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  17. Before the Footy 23/05/2026 from Before the Footy, opens in a new tab

    May 23, 20261 hr 50 min

    Join Matt Grubelich, John Townsend and Jye Bolton as they discuss the biggest stories in footy today. They discussed the Friday night double header, the feasibility of a hypothetical WAFL expansion and the turnout at the state game last weekend. The boys were also joined by the President of the Claremont Football Club Brian Beresford to talk about the club’s 100-Year Commemorative Celebration. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  18. Before the Footy (16/05/2026) from Before the Footy, opens in a new tab

    May 16, 20261 hr 54 min

    Join Matt Grubelich and John Townsend as they discuss the biggest stories in footy today. They discussed the upcoming state game between WA and SA and the favorites for the Simpson Medal. The boys were joined by 2x Simpson Medallist Brent LeCras, 2x Sandover Medallist and 4x Simpson Medallist Jye Bolton and West Coast Eagles Assistant Coach Sam Radford. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  19. Before the Footy (09/05/2026) from Before the Footy, opens in a new tab

    May 9, 20261 hr 51 min

    Join Matt Grubelich, John Townsend and Jye Bolton as they discuss the biggest stories in footy today. They were joined by Claremont co-captain Callan England and Brisbane young gun Cody Curtin. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  20. Before the Footy (02/05/2026) from Before the Footy, opens in a new tab

    May 2, 20261 hr 56 min

    Join Matt Grubelich, John Townsend and Jye Bolton as they discuss the biggest issues in footy today. They were joined by special guests Brett Jones (West Coast Premiership Player) and Aaron Black (Sandover Medallist and 2x Premiership Player for West Perth). The boys discussed the wild round of AFL so far, the WAFL State squad selection and more… See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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