AFL Coaches are often the first domino to fall during the season, and with Brad Scott and Michael Voss already gone this year, what other coaches are sitting in the hot seat? Damien Hardwick has lost 6 straight, Ross Lyon might boil over at any second and Adam Yze is yet to find consistent results or an outstanding system at Richmond, so Rhys and Behm rank the coaches based on the mounting pressure on their shoulders!

Who makes the 2026 AFL All-Australian squad?

Behm and Rhys predict their 2026 team, with interesting selections and many first-timers. Is there potentially 3 ruckmen for the first time ever? Does the Coleman medal leader deserve a spot? How many places do Fremantle and Sydney deserve?

00:00 2026 All-Australian Team

00:40 Backline

05:55 Midfield

08:39 Forward

10:52 Bench

After starting the season incredibly hot, the Swans seem to be nosediving out of the contender list of season 2026. What exactly has gone wrong, and how can they look to improve things in the final 8 games before Finals?

Which AFL teams are actually making finals in 2026?

This week, we go through every finals contender and break down what each club needs to do over the run home to lock in a September spot. We also react to Round 16, ask whether the lid is officially off at Carlton after six straight wins, preview the biggest games of Round 17, and check in on the ZAF tipping competition.

Who do you think makes the top eight? Let us know in the comments!

00:00 What YOUR team needs to make finals!

01:40 Geelong, Brisbane, Adelaide

05:32 Melbourne, Western Bulldogs, North Melbourne

10:55 Collingwood, Gold Coast

14:34 Carlton, St Kilda, GWS

17:21 Port Adelaide, West Coast, Richmond, Essendon

18:08 Round 16 Results

18:15 Lions, Hawks

21:20 Blues, Pies, Port

23:01 Roos, Dockers

24:57 The lid is off: Carlton win 6th straight game!

28:02 Voss cloud cleared the way

29:25 Top Blues leading the way

31:35 Room for Carlton to rebuild and grow

34:39 Round 17 Previews

34:48 Geelong and Brisbane battle for top 4

38:21 Hawthorn battle Melbourne

40:34 Sydney up against Bulldogs

42:42 Rest of Round 17

47:01 ZAF Tipping Update

With 2/3rds of the season completed, the awards races for the 2026 season are finally heating up, so can someone potentially create some distance in the Brownlow, is it Ben King's Coleman to lose, and is it just a 1/2 battle for the Rising Star?

The AFL is reportedly considering fixture changes — but is it actually a good idea? This week on Zero Access Footy, we break down the proposed changes, debate whether the AFL is becoming a little too NBA-inspired, and discuss what it could mean for fans, clubs and the competition.

We also review the biggest games from Round 15, including Fremantle's impressive win over Geelong, Gold Coast's disappointing loss to Hawthorn, and Adelaide continuing its strong season against Melbourne.

Plus, after another frustrating result, we ask the big question: Is it finally time for Gold Coast to get serious?

00:00 The AFL is changing its fixture?

04:30 Is the AFL becoming too NBA-gimmicky?

11:34 Round 15 Review

11:40 Fremantle dust off Geelong

14:23 Suns shocked by Hawks

18:30 Crows get over Dees

22:23 Rest of Round 15 Review

27:38 Is it time for Gold Coast to get serious?

35:33 Round 16 Preview

35:56 Brisbane and Sydney clash to keep hopes alive

39:40 Showdown 60 heats up!

41:23 Dockers and Suns in season-defining matchup

43:22 Rest of Round 16 Preview

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