The 2026 AFL season is here and we’re diving into the biggest questions heading into Round 0.

In this episode of Between The Sticks, we break down the teams that finished 8–16 last season and what they need to do to push back into finals contention. From Gold Coast’s rising potential and Sydney’s bounce-back, to Fremantle’s next step, the Bulldogs’ defence, Sam Darcy’s breakout hopes, and St Kilda’s offseason moves — we unpack the biggest storylines shaping the season ahead.

Plus, we drop our WILD AFL 2026 HOT TAKES 👀 Premiership predictions, Brownlow calls, Coleman medal picks and some very controversial ladder predictions.

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