Break Out Footy

Short and sharp Thursday Think Tank ahead of Round 18. Finals hopes, false dawns, and a few sides that are either in sync (Crows) or completely cooked (bottom 9 sides really). From Carlton’s concerning fade-outs to the Dogs’ do-or-die clash, we sift through some press conference gold and someone asked why the Pies never lose... good question. Let’s get into it.

This week’s insight episode features Hawthorn premiership player and West Coast all-round great bloke Xavier Ellis.We dive into his current media roles, the key lessons from his AFL career, and the advice he’d give to anyone chasing their passion, whether it’s getting drafted or breaking into the industry.From the behind-the-scenes keys to Hawthorn’s 2008 premiership, to battling injury setbacks and why his time at West Coast meant so much. Plus a fascinating breakdown of AFL game plans and tactics you might not expect.As always, enjoy the episode!

Are the Hawks and Dogs legit? What makes Geelong so successful and what needs to be changed in the fixture?On the Round 17 Breakdown I’m joined by former Hawthorn and West Coast champion Xavier Ellis. We discuss each game and what it means for the of the AFL season.Plus, tomorrow is the full insight episode with Xav where we discuss his media career in Perth on Triple M and the lessons he learnt along his footy journey. This is a must listen for anyone around setbacks, keys to success and about being yourself. As always, enjoy the episode!

Round 17 throws up a lot of questions around the fixturing of games. We discuss if each game suits it's time slot to potential thrashings, unexpected value, and one tip that might raise eyebrows (100+ point win? lol) This week’s Thursday Think Tank preview dives into what makes sense, what doesn’t, and everything in between. As always, enjoy the episode!

On the Round 16 Breakdown episode of the AFL, we talk what the Swans need to contend again, why the Hawks should be bullish going forward and why Saints fans will have a wry smile even after a close loss (yes the Pies won too).Things are heating up!

Thursday Think Tank, we talk all the big matchups heading into Round 16, Starting with Port vs. Carlton, everything is on the line (including seasons and coaching roles). It's a massive week for the Gold Coast and why they have to show up, and whether North can spring another surprise win. Enjoy the ep #AFL

When you turn on the TV before a game… does the commentary actually make a difference for you?The voice. The rhythm. And most importantly the passion.On today’s insight episode with FOX Footy commentator Adam Papalia, we dove into what really separates great commentators from good ones. The meticulous preparation he undertakes as well as advice for anyone wanting to pursue something further. We talk about behind the scenes of a production for both tv and radio and a lot of learnings about the nuances and extreme detail of a broadcast.As always, enjoy the episode!

Can Fremantle make a run in the second half of the season?Is Sam Darcy the best player in the competition? And will the Gold Coast Suns still make finals in 2025?On the Round 15 Breakdown episode I’m joined by Fox Footy commentator Adam Papalia as we answer these questions and more…Tomorrow, you guessed it… our insight episode where we get a look behind the curtain (well microphone) into the layers of becoming a commentator, how preparation and production actually works and advice for anyone out there wanting to strive to do something new!If you’ve got a second to give a 5 star review that would be so good to keep us on the football charts and if you enjoy the episode, share it to a mate! It makes a huge difference to helping Break Out Footy #AFL

Thursday Think Tank ahead of Round 15. A few games feel done before they start… but a couple of them you won’t want to miss. One’s giving at minimum prelim vibes, another might decide who plays in September, and there’s a presser that tells you everything about where one club’s at.