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The Local

The Local

Written by: BackChat Studios | Premier Data
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The Local, powered by Premier Data, is the ultimate deep dive into the heart and soul of Australian Rules Football - beyond the big stadiums and bright lights. Hosted by ex-AFL player and revered media pundit Daniel Harford, the podcast champions the unsung heroes of the game: suburban clubs, local legends, passionate volunteers and the communities that make grassroots footy great. Each episode brings real stories, raw passion, and behind-the-goals insights from leagues all over the country - from muddy suburban ovals to thriving community hubs. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.BackChat Studios
Episodes
  • The Best Mits in Local Footy + last of Grand Finals decided! | The Local: Powered by Premier Data

    The Best Mits in Local Footy + last of Grand Finals decided! | The Local: Powered by Premier Data
    Sep 29 2026
    The last of our local footy Grand Finals have been run and won to wrap up what's been another terrific season of community footy! Daniel Harford chats through the fallout from the VAFA Premier A and Geelong Football Netball League deciders, including which individuals stood tall in those victories, plus we see who are the best marks of the footy right around the nation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    33 mins
  • Local Heroes: James Mikhael

    Local Heroes: James Mikhael
    Sep 25 2026
    James Mikhael became a St Kevin's premiership hero over the weekend when his set shot sailed through for a behind after the siren to signal a famous Under 19's Grand Final triumph for SKOB. He joins an old coach of his in Daniel Harford to chat through the premiership winning moment, the bizarre circumstances that saw St Kevin's reach the Grand Final, and his future aspirations in the game. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    17 mins
  • The Bouncelow + Big GF Results! | The Local: Powered by Premier Data

    The Bouncelow + Big GF Results! | The Local: Powered by Premier Data
    Sep 22 2026
    It's a massive Grand Final edition of The Local with deciders right across the country providing some dramatic and fascinating finishes! Daniel Harford runs through all the big talking points from the weekend's conclusion to multiple leagues in Australia, including which games came right down to the wire and which clubs ended huge premiership droughts! Plus, we award the Bouncelow to the local footballer who loved bouncing the pill in Season 2026! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    45 mins
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