On this week's episode of The Hitout AFL Podcast, Phoenix, Aidan and Mitch are tasked with drafting all 18 clubs, with key criteria set in place to see who will come out on top at the end of the 2026 AFL season.
Phoenix pays tribute to the retired Steven May, and debate over which nations would contend for gold at the Olympics if Aussie Rules was added ensues.
Plus, the team recall their favourite Dennis Cometti moments following the iconic commentator's passing.
Episode Rundown:
00:00 Welcome to the Hitout
00:55 Vale Dennis Cometti
03:20 AFL in the Olympics
08:11 Steven May Retirement
11:28 Daicos Stat Machine
16:19 AFL Teams Draft
26:19 Explain Yourself
33:05 Blindfold Guessing Game
The Hitout AFL Podcast is Zero Hanger's weekly show covering all of the latest AFL news, views and footy fun, featuring host Phoenix Trinidad and presenters Mitch Keating and Aidan Cellini.
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