Line in the Sand. An AFL Podcast

Hamish looks at Essendon's defensive improvement and why it's Defence that is causing the most improvement at Essendon.

Amos praises the Hawks recent efforts and also looks back to one of the great battles of the 90s with Modra and Dunstall both scroing big in R6 1993.

Hamish also rues Essendon trading Massimo and thinks they'll come to regret it.

Hamish is pretty happy after Essendon have an easy win. Amos thinks that the painful loss to Port will really spur on the players.

Wins to both sides as Hamish says the lid is definitely off. Amos is excited about his Club's future stars too.

Special shoutout to George for out-tipping both Hamish and Amos,

Hamish is measuring the trophy cabinet and Amos is making the case that the win over the Bulldogs proves Mitchell is on the right track

Essendon plays out a thrilling draw in the Anzac Day clash. Hamish suggests it was a cracking game and the draw should stay. Amos gives Mitchell the benefit of the doubt as players have a crack despite losing to a much more experienced team.

Positive signs from both teams this week as Hamish (again?) declares Essendon Premiership certainties

In this week's episode Hamish waxes lyrical about the future of Essendon. Amos doesn't really want to talk about the game but he does wax lyrical about his favourite ever player. Congratulations Chief.

In this week's episode Amos has some positive things to say about Hawthorn's progress and a great comeback against Collingwood that only just fell short whilst Hamish laments that Essendon has been the same mediocre club for the last 20 years.

In this week's episode Hamish makes the case for an Essendon Premiership whilst Amos tries to argue that Mitchell is not in trouble.

Hamish claims a win with Essendon only going down by 30 points and Amos wishes the Hawks could have their first quarter over again. He thinks we'll see a different Hawthorn this weekend.

A lot to dissect with last week's game between Essendon and Hawthorn. Hamish gloated a little but not as obnoxious as he could have beenn.

In this week's episode Hamish and Amos agree that "Opening Round" was a failure and that Essendon and Hawthorn should be a permanent fixture for Friday night Round 1.

Both of them make the case for their teams winning this year's Premiership.

Hamish and Amos look at the season ahead - sharing their predictions for Premiership, Top 8 and all the usual awards.

In this week's episode Hamish and Amos discuss where both of there teams are at after their match sims.

In this week's Episode Hamish and Amos discuss the VFLs great love affair between Dermot Brereton and Billy Duckworth, as well as other great kisses. Further they look at the latest news at their respective Clubs.

It's been a quiet week at Essendon and Hawthorn. Amos and Hamish have made big changes to their Supercoach lineups and look back at 2 unsung heroes of their Clubs.

Amos and Hamish share early iterations of their supercoach teams and their strategies for success this season.

In this week's episode Amos and Hamish discuss who has been tearing up the training track and who needs to lift their game.

They also look to the past by looking to past players with our new biography feature. Amos looks back fondly on the career of Max Bailey whilst Hamish spends some time reminiscing about young rich lister Andrew Welsh.

In the last episode of the year, Hamish and Amos share their prospective Christmas wish lists for their Clubs and what they'd like to see in 2024. They also pay their respects to GOAT Nathan Lyon and the Australian Cricket Team.

After a few weeks off Hamish and Amos are back to assess the fixture and the draft. Both are happy with their Club's haul. Hamish makes the case for a 2024 Essendon Premiership.

An interesting week for Hamish where he finds out he's been signed up to a Hawthorn mailing list. They question whether Ange P can win the EPL at the Spurs and take great mirth in England and NZ's downfall before moving their discussion to Football.

Some off-field drama at Melbourne and Freo before they discuss their retrospective Clubs - great wins in the AFLW and where to for their men's teams.

In this week's episode, Hamish and Amos discuss Trade Week, whether there's a culture problem at Melbourne, how both their Clubs fared during trade week and also both of the Club's respective losses in the AFLW.

A relatively quiet week this week as Amos and Hamish lament the Aussie Mens Cricket Team, and report on what's been happening at their club - from AFLW to trade week shenanigans.

In Episode 100, Hamish and Amos review the Grand Final and the Grand Final Entertainment. They discuss the Clayton Oliver trade that isn't, a long term deal for Aaron Naughton and whether Callum Mills should be stripped of his saints Captaincy.

Finally they discuss the week that was for their teams, what it will take to get some trades done, and also how their teams did in the AFLW.

Keep an eye out for the #7000 merch soon to be launched with their new Merch store.

In this week's episode both Amos and Hamish bemoan the state of Australian rugby union, Hamish makes the case for an Essendon draft compensation pick as North made the Preliminary Finals in 2015. Both agree that we need to leave the Brownlow alone. The Essendon AFLW team is flying whilst the Hawks had a tough weekend. Go Lions

In this week’s episode, after going off tangent and discussing the Rugby World Cup and the EPL Amos and Hamish discuss whether the AFL Premiership Cup should be named the Barassi Cup. They speculate whether Hinkley and Goodwin have anything to worry about and it also seems to be that Ben McKay is either Essendon or Hawthorn bound. Hawthorn has a new CEO. Essendon is transitioning from the Dodoro era. Hamish also finds that you can’t trust everything you read on Wikipedia. 

A short but feature packed episode this week with Hamish hiding in the bathroom of his Auckland hotel, hiding from angry New Zealanders after the All Blacks loss at the Rugby World Cup last weekend.

Amos celebrates a winning week at the Hawks whilst Hamish marvels at how good Maddy Prespakis is as a footballer (whilst complaining about the cost of hamburgers.)

They can’t avoid discussing the Maynard hearing, whilst also looking at the next coach of Richmond, Riewoldt’s new role in Tassie and whether the Roos deserve another compensation package. 

Hamish celebrates as Essendon defeats the Hawks in R1 of the AFLW with great games from Toogood, Prespakis and Nanscawen. Hamish is happy about Essendon offering Bryan a 2 year contract extension and expresses some incredulity at reports that Goldstein may come to Essendon. Both Hamish and Amos share their Finals predictions and Hawthorn is guaranteed at least 1 trophy this year with 2 teams battling it out in the Blind Football Grand Final

A rather uncontroversial podcast this week despite Essendon’s loss to Collingwood. Hamish celebrates 3 win Man City’s start to the EPL and pops the champagne cork for DP3 signing a new contract. 

They think the selectors broadly got it right with the All Australian and speculate on what the Eagles strong support for Simpson means.

Both will be looking for bragging rights after this week’s AFLW Round 1. 

In this week's episode Hamish gets a bit ranty and calls for Adrian Dodoro's head. Amos has a more positive view of the Hawks season (and weekend.)

They also discuss the 22under22, goal umpire reviews, team integrity in the final rounds, Simpson, Hardwick and Goodwin, as well as questioning whether there is still a place for taggers in the game.

In this week's episode, recorded earlier than normal so Hamish and Amos can continue their support of the Matildas, discussion centred on whether Hamish would be linking up for Week 1 Finals tickets and where Sam Mitchell ranked in terms of Coach performance this year.

They also discussed Goal line technology, West Coast retirements and Paddy McCartin.

In this week’s episode Hamish and Amos question whether the punishment for “fan contact” was acceptable, they look at Brownlow Medal chances and Hamish makes the case for Harley Reid ending up at the Bombers. They both wonder whether a trip to Europe could have been a Zoom meeting and Hamish wonders whether the Pies season is done.

Amos waxes lyrical about a great weekend for the Hawks whilst Hamish makes excuses for a lacklustre performance. 

In this week's episode Hamish and Amos discuss the Port Adelaide head knock, they wonder whether Andrew McQualter will be signed as the next Richmond coach, and they reminisce about the kiss between Billy and Dermie.

Hamish also makes the case for Flagdons 2024.

It's fair to say it was other sports keeping Hamish up and about this week with all Essendon teams going down.

Having said that, there was still a lot to talk about from a Football perspective - the race for the 8 is still wide open, and all eyes will be on Tex against the Eagles to see if he can bridge the gap to Curnow. Hamish asks if Longmuir is under threat as Freo Coach and both Amos and Hamish think Reid could end up at Melbourne. Hamish won't be buying Dylan Shiel's new shoes and Amos waxes lyrical about Luke Breust.

In this week's episode Amos and Hamish discuss the run home and who'll end up in the 8, they discuss what's happening with the Coaches, they recognise Harley Reid has stamped his No 1 pick credentials. They question whether Brody Grundy is up for trade and look at the AFLW ficture.

Hamish thinks Dimma's a lock at the Suns. Amos names 16 possible candidates. The Hawks have an up and down weekend. Hamish loves the form of the VFLW side and looks forward to a Bombers win down the highway at Geelong.

Whilst both VFLW teams secured their spot in the Finals it was a tough weekend for both AFL teams (especially the Bombers.) Both Amos and Hamish consoled themselves with Alex Carey's dismissal of Jonny Bairstow.

In a week to forget for both teams, Hamish and Amos discuss the debacle happening at West Coast, they speculate where Harley Reid ends up, wonder whether Gary Rohan was lucky not to hit a Dee, and whether the Keays fine was enough. Hamish has started the new #banthebye campiagn

In this week's episode, the guys speculate on where Dimma will be next year, whether WC take Reid at one, and whether Danger is brave or stupid? They discuss the Rich/Gunston PR move at Brisbane. Hamish thinks the James Sicily suspension has ruined the fabric of the game where Amos just asks for some consistency. Hamish shares his thoughts on the Bombers proposed logo change and both share their thoughts on the season to date. Both Amos and Hamish feel their Club's have exceeded expectations and Hamish is looking to secure is Grand Final tickets

In this week's episode Hamish starts planning for Premiership glory whilst Amos gets excited about the future prospects at Hawthorn. Both question whether West Coast should hand back their licence and wonder when the Blues Board will sack the Coach.

This week's episode was a magical one for Hamish. He got to wax lyrical about the 30 year anniversary of the Baby Bombers in '93 and make comparisons to this year's list (Essendon is well and truly in their Premiership window.) After declaring that Hawthorn "may" never lose again Amos needs to reassess the Hawks chances

In this week's episode Hamish declares the Harley Reid Cup over. Amos is not so sure. They both share their disappointment with the handling of the racism for all parties. They question whether Captains should always be picked. Hawthorn will never lose again. Essendon will win the Premiership.

In this week's episode, both Amos and Hamish pay their respects to Dimma then discuss the potential coaching merry go round, Amos talks up his team and Hamish is planning his Premiership party.

In this week's episode, the guys discuss the race for the Harley Reid Cup. Is there a bump in the road as Harley Reid receives a concussion? How much more creative can the teams become in finding ways to lose players?

The guys pay their respects to Sandy Roberts and ponder whether Gil ever thought bringing down a State Government would be his legacy.

Hamish makes excuses for the Essendon AFL side as his focus shifts towards sustained VFLW success. Amos celebrates his Clubs attempts to win the

Hamish makes excuses as Amos can barely contain his excitement after another strong outing for Harley Reid over the weekend. Both agree that Jacob van Rooyen has been hard done by and feel that Melbourne should go all the way to the Supreme Court if they have to. There is also some consensus that the only acceptable time to boo is when MCC members don't participate in a Mexican Wave

This episode was recorded on May 2 so Amos would not let the episode go by without paying homage to Jason Dunstall who on May 2, 1992 kicked 17 goals against Richmond. In this episode, Hamish and Amos also discuss what they would like to see from the new CEO, whether West Coast should be relocated to Tasmania and also the new Tasmanian team.

A short and sharp episode this week. Both Hamish and Amos think Jezza can get 100 goals this year even if his coach wants to stop him, and both talk about the highs and lows from their perspective clubs over the weekend.

In this week's episode, Hamish makes the case for Essendon's Premiership chances whilst reminiscing about the 2009 Anzac Day game. Amos proves his Club is not a rabble but will be focussing on Box Hill this year.

With the Hawks 3rd quarter fade Hamish asks Amos whether the Mitchell experiment is over before it started. Hamish also calls for abolishing the Gather Round.

A good week for the Hawks whilst slow starts impact all Essendon Teams. Amos and Hamish also discuss whether the Cats are past it and moving The Showdown to Primetime.