Episode
The Sydney Swans scandal has “put up a mirror” to the entire AFL
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- ABC AFL Daily
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- Aug 21, 2026
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- 2661
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Summary
"Culture is fluid, it's not a tattoo" is the biggest lesson for Bob Murphy out of the Sydney Swans scandal that has engulfed the footy world this week. Corbin, Ben and Bob reflect on their own learnings, the bigger picture of sexual violence in Australia and the sanctions and future of the five players. Onto the final round of the regular season, the boys wonder how the Demons go without Jacob van Rooyen, whether Carlton are better placed to keep something in reserve against Fremantle and why do Essendon still not have a coach? Plus, it'll be all eyes on the final game as Hawthorn try to make up percentage against West Coast. 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, Marc Murphy and 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