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Brisbane Lions coach Chris Fagan is aiming for a three-peat in 2026.  On this edition of Your Coach, the back to back premiership coach discusses the acquisitions of Sam Draper and Oscar Allen to the club, while losing Cal Ah Chee to the Adelaide Crows. Zac Bailey is a free agent this year, he is hopeful of retaining the Lions forward/mid and makes comment about the current lay of the land when it comes to player contracts. Subscribe to Your Coach wherever you get your podcasts. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dean Cox heads into his second season in charge of the Swans. The Swans are well-balanced, and well-placed to attack this year head on after facing unique challenges at this point 12 months ago.  Charlie Curnow has joined the club in a high-publicized trade. Callum Mills and Errol Gulden have themselves primed for a big 2026 plus the addition of premiership winning coach Simon Goodwin to the coaching box is only going to give Cox even more confidence going into the clubs season opener against Carlton.  Subscribe to Your Coach wherever you get your podcasts.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Eagles enter 2025 under the guidance of new coach Andrew McQualter. "Mini" has spent the pre-season implementing his new set of expectations for the side that has struggled in the past few seasons.  The mix of youth coming through the ranks, plus the inclusion of dual Richmond premiership players sees the Eagles head into Round 1 with a nice mix of experience and youth.  Subscribe to Your Coach wherever you get your podcasts.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Collingwood missed out on the finals after winning the premiership by % only in 2024.  Injuries to key players, off-field instability, the season only got going in fits and spurts for the Magpies. They're looking to hit the ground running in 2025.  Hear McRae go one-on-one with Damian Barrett.  Subscribe to Your Coach wherever you get your podcasts.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ken Hinkley will hand over the coaching role to senior assistant Josh Carr at the end of the 2025 bringing to a close his stint at the Power that began in 2013.  Conor Rozee, Jason Horne-Francis, and the forward line is all on the agenda as the Power strive to get back to going deep into September.  Hear Ken Hinkley in his one-on-one chat with AFL.com.au's Cal Twomey.  Subscribe to Your Coach wherever you get your podcasts.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Hawks went from 0-5 to reaching the semi-finals in 2024. The Hollywood Hawks, Hok-ball and the Tik-Tok Hawks all became nicknames synonymous with Sam Mitchell's side. He has used the off-season to further develop the playing list and add in both Tom Barrass and Josh Battle, plus being seated next to Harley Reid at his newest recruits wedding late last week raised a few eyebrows around the league.  Hear the coach in his one-on-one chat with AFL.com.au's Cal Twomey.  Subscribe to Your Coach wherever you get your podcasts.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Matthew Nicks is confident heading into season 2025 that he has the artillery to compete with the best in the competition.  Adding Alex Neal-Bullen, Isaac Cumming and James Peatling to the line up is a significant boost for the Crows who haven't reached September since 2017.  Another pre-season into Riley Thilthorpe presents as a scary prospect in the forward line, and a summer of hard conversations with small forward Josh Rachele has seen him put together his best pre-season to date. Hear the coach in his one-on-one chat with AFL.com.au's Cal Twomey.  Subscribe to Your Coach wherever you get your podcasts.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Last year was a baptism of fire for Adem Yze in his debut season in charge of the Tigers. An injury plagued campaign saw Richmond finish on the bottom of the table. A host of retirees and senior players traded out has seen a complete overhaul of the Tigers list heading into 2025.  The Richmond coach has gone one-on-one with Josh Gabelich ahead of the clubs season opener against Carlton in Round 1.  Subscribe to Your Coach wherever you get your podcasts.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Alastair Clarkson is into year three at the Kangaroos leading into 2025. The Roos have had a tough time of it in recent years but the coach believes they're on the upward trajectory drawing inspiration from his time at Hawthorn, as well as the rise of the Brisbane Lions to the 2024 premiership. Clarkson believes the "indications" are that Luke Davies-Uniacke will stay at the club beyond this season, but has conceded he won't be totally confident "until they sign on the dotted line".  Hear Alastair Clarkson one-on-one with AFL.com.au's Riley Beveridge.  Subscribe to Your Coach wherever you get your podcasts.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Essendon missed the finals after sitting inside the top 4 for most of the 2024 season. Season 2025 will be Brad Scott's third season at the helm and is confident the Dons have continued to go from strength to strength this off-season. The Bombers have got a new look forward line to contend with without Jake Stringer. Cal Twomey went one-on-one with the coach, Brad Scott.  Subscribe to Your Coach wherever you get your podcasts.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

As they head into the 2025 AFL season Carlton are in search of their first premiership in 30 years.  The Blues are expected to have Sam Walsh and Charlie Curnow available for their season opener against the Tigers, with coach Michael Voss expected to name pick #3 Jagga Smith for his AFL debut.  Hear the coach of the Blues in a one-on-one interview with AFL.com.au's Riley Beveridge.  Subscribe to Your Coach wherever you get your podcasts.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Brisbane Lions seemingly came from the clouds to achieve the ultimate in 2024, the 2023 runners up had a dream run during September culminating in the premiership. Replacing Joe Daniher, adding Levi Ashcroft amongst a host of young talent, bringing in the players that suffered season ending injuries, it's hard to see how Chris Fagan's side won't be genuinely contending again in 2025.  Hear his one-on-one interview with AFL.com.au's Michael Whiting.  Subscribe to Your Coach wherever you get your podcasts.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

2024 was Damien Hardwick's first year in charge of the Gold Coast SUNS, while they made People First Stadium a fortress they were unable to breakthrough for their first ever finals campaign. With the additions of Daniel Rioli & John Noble to the mix the SUNS will be pushing for September action in 2025 with Dimma confident he has the arsenal in the toolkit that will see them get there.  Hear his one-on-one interview with AFL.com.au's Michael Whiting.  Subscribe to Your Coach wherever you get your podcasts.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Swans took it all before them during the 2024 home and away season before falling again on Grand Final day. Over the off-season John Longmire made the decision to stand down as senior coach leaving his long-term assistant Dean Cox to step up and take the role.  Hear Cox with Cal Twomey discussing the transition from assistant to senior coach, handling his first full pre-season in charge, as well as the discussion around Chad Warner and his contract status.  Subscribe to Your Coach wherever you get your podcasts.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

GWS stumbled throughout the 2024 finals series and fell at the semi-final hurdle after leading the Lions by 44 points.  During the Trade Period, Jake Stringer has joined the club to add another layer to their forward line working in tandem with 2024 Coleman Medallist, Jesse Hogan. Ahead of opening round against Collingwood, Riley Beveridge has gone one-on-one with Giants coach, Adam Kingsley. Subscribe to Your Coach wherever you get your podcasts.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.