The Wildcard games have been one of the most controversial additions to the game in recent memory. With over 50% of the season completed and more games feeling competitive, especially compared to last year, Behm and Rhys discuss whether it has already been a positive, or if it was simply just a cash-grab all along?Join our 2026 Tipping Competition - cash prizes up for grabs: https://www.footytips.com.au/comps/ZeroAccessFootyTips

This week, we debate who has been the best off-season recruit of 2026 so far. Has it been Christian Petracca, Clayton Oliver, Mitch Mihocek, Jack Silvagni, or someone else entirely? We also break down three of the biggest games from Round 14, including Adelaide's stunning demolition of the Bulldogs, North Melbourne's thrilling comeback win over West Coast, and St Kilda's hard-fought victory over GWS.

Plus, has the AFL's Wildcard Round actually made the competition more competitive, or is it rewarding teams that shouldn't be in finals contention? To finish, we preview the biggest matchups of Round 15, including Fremantle vs Geelong, Gold Coast vs Hawthorn, and Adelaide vs Melbourne.

00:00 Who has been the best off-season pick-up?

08:35 Round 14

08:44 Crows demolish Bulldogs in stunner (Adelaide def Western)

15:39 Roos stage comeback to beat Eagles (North def West Coast)

20:54 Saints hold off Giants (St Kilda def GWS)

26:05 Rest of Round 14

27:31 Is the Wildcard Round making the season more competitive?

36:26 Round 15

36:32 If the Cats beat the Dockers, are they a top-4 lock? (Fremantle v Geelong)

39:23 How long can the Suns stay good? (Gold Coast v Hawthorn)

42:38 Do Crows have the tools to slay Demons? (Adelaide v Melbourne)

44:44 Round 15 Previewed

After a 124-point drubbbing by Fremantle, North's season is officially hanging by a thread. With their wins coming against the bottom teams, aside from Gold Coast a couple weeks ago, questions are now being raised as to how they have gone about their rebuild process, and whether Alastair Clarkson should keep his job beyond this season. Has North failed him? Or has his gamestyle simply been outdated? Join Behm and Rhys as they discuss where North have gone wrong.

Clarko out.

The biggest question in the AFL right now: we ask if the premiership race is already down to just two teams? We break down all the major talking points from Round 13, including Adelaide's statement win over Geelong, the Bulldogs' resurgence, Sydney's dominance, and Melbourne's upset of Collingwood.

We also dive into the latest tribunal controversies involving Tex Walker, Kozzie Pickett and Billy Frampton before previewing the biggest clashes of Round 14.

00:00 Is the Premiership Cup already a two-horse race?

08:29 Round 13 Review: Crows snuck past Cats (Adelaide def Geelong)

14:41 Dogs fight back and eat the Hawks alive (Western Bulldogs def Hawthorn)

18:34 Swans neuter Saints (Sydney def St Kilda)

24:31 Dees freeze out Pies for Neale (Melbourne def Collingwood)

28:18 Rest of Round 13 Review

31:06 Behmmy's Tribunal Tasks Update

31:24 Tex Walker

32:31 Kozzie Pickett trips Brayden Maynard

34:05 Was Billy Frampton's tackle on Brody Mihocek bad technique or lack of care?

37:22 Round 14 Preview

38:08 Can Bulldogs keep winning ways against Crows?

42:18 Cats and Suns look to bounce back

45:56 Saints and Giants lock horns

48:46 Rest of Round 14 Preview

We’ve hit the half way mark for the 2026 AFL season, and it’s time to rank each team based off their form over recent weeks. Behm and Rhys discuss where Brisbane sit after there huge drop off in form, why Carlton might not be that bad and if GWS are back.

00:00 MID-SEASON AFL POWER RANKINGS!

00:37 18th

01:05 17th

01:27 16th

02:12 15th

03:17 14th

04:56 13th

06:19 12th

07:35 11th

09:00 10th

11:02 9th

11:15 8th

13:55 7th

15:16 6th

15:58 5th

16:31 4th

17:22 Top 3

17:39 Full 18 Power Rankings Ladder

This week on Zero Access Footy, we tackle the biggest coaching question in the AFL right now: Is James Hird really the best option for Essendon? We break down the pros, the risks, and the alternatives as the Bombers search for answers.

We also review the biggest games from Round 12, hand out Macca's Man and Donkey of the Week, and preview a huge Big Freeze 12 weekend including Adelaide vs Geelong, Hawthorn vs the Bulldogs, and the King's Birthday clash between Collingwood and Melbourne.

Don't forget to drop your tips and predictions in the comments.

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00:00 Is James Hird REALLY the best option for the Bombers?

01:44 Who other than Hird could coach the Bombers?

04:21 Is Hird nostalgia clouding judgement?

06:04 Our picks for Bombers' replacement

09:54 Round 12 Breakdown

10:06 Blues continue bounce over Cats (Carlton def Geelong)

15:00 Docker delight over Lions hangover (Fremantle def Brisbane)

21:01 Dogs just outlast the Pies and De Goey (Western def Collingwood)

25:46 Hawks' comfy win over Saints (Hawthorn def St Kilda)

27:55 Rest of Round 12 Results - Flat Dees, Terrible Bombers

28:53 Macca's Man of the Week: Patrick Cripps

32:11 Macca's Donkey of the Week: Score review whingers rant

33:41 Why do score reviews take so long?

37:32 Round 13 Preview - Big Freeze Round

38:44 Can Crows get up over Cats? (Adelaide v Geelong)

41:33 Could we see the Dogs upset the Hawks? (Hawthorn v Western)

44:11 Big Freeze 12: Dees and vintage Pies showdown for Neale (Collingwood v Melbourne)

46:24 Round 13 Whiparound Predictions: 100 point drubbings?

50:26 Your Tips

After an embarrassing loss to the Giants, the question everyone's been thinking is loud and clear: is the Brisbane Lions' premiership window closed and their season - and dynasty - done? Chris Fagan's men are a shell of their premiership selves: do they still have what it takes to make it in season 2026?

Brad Scott is OUT at Essendon — but did the Bombers pull the trigger too late?

On Episode 14 of Zero Access Footy, we break down the shock coaching sacking, pay tribute to the legendary Neale Daniher, review the biggest games from Round 11, and ask the massive question: is Brisbane’s dynasty finally over?

PLUS:

🏉 North’s insane comeback after the siren

🏉 Cats dominate the Swans

🏉 Bulldogs edge Melbourne in a thriller

🏉 Macca’s Man & Donkey of the Week

🏉 Round 12 preview + FootyTips update

00:00 Brad Scott SACKED!

07:11 Vale Neale Daniher Passing

09:09 Comeback Roos beat Suns after the siren!

14:38 Cats too good for Swans

19:27 Dogs edge past Dees in heavyweight clash

24:40 Round 11: Crows fumble win, Dreamtime stinker sacks Scott, Pendles 433 win by 10?!?, Blues stun Port, Giants record over premiers

27:26 Man of the Week: LDU on top

29:00 Donkey of the Week: Caroline Wilson’s silly Nathan Broad comments

32:55 Is Brisbane’s Dynasty Over?

40:47 Can primetime Saints beat Hawks?

44:45 Can Freo take Brisbane’s crown?

47:14 Bulldogs and Pies in wildcard matchup

48:52 Round 12 Preview: Blues over Cats? Swans to ton up, Dees scrap past GWS

51:00 FootyTips Update