Stevo and Diggers discuss why the first derby of 2026 was not the most “aesthetically pleasing” game, Fremantle’s only weakness, and possible solutions to West Coast’s dire defensive problems. Plus, can Carlton’s midfield match it with Fremantle and what the Eagles can expect this week from Ross Lyon’s Saints side.

Mark Stevens and Digby Beacham tackle the biggest talking points in WA footy on the first episode of The Outer Wing, brought to you by TABtouch.

With several clubs struggling for form, the boys ponder what relegation and promotion would be like in AFL, and how it would work in the future. A potential new grand final date also earns some discussion, and the team look at the ‘straight to DVD’ type AFL players. Plus, the boys have a crack at Zero Hanger’s new AFL Player Ratings.

The Hitout AFL Podcast is Zero Hanger’s weekly show covering all of the latest AFL news, views and footy fun, featuring host Phoenix Trinidad and presenters Mitch Keating and Aidan Cellini.

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⬇️ RUNDOWN:

00:00 Intro and Vibe-check

02:53 October Grand Final

08:24 Struggling Tigers

10:51 Relegation and promotion

20:05 Box office players

25:20 Zero Hanger AFL Player Ratings

RECORDED: 21/04/2026

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Harf and Stevo dive into the ongoing situation at Carlton involving Elijah Hollands’s mental health episode, and the next steps for the Blues. Ross Lyon’s latest media conference has also caught the eye, while the Western Bulldogs’s injury run could spell an end to their premiership prospects. Richmond’s winless start to 2026 is another cause for concern, with the boys debating whether the Tigers may fail to win a game this year.

Six Points is streamed live at 9:00am (AEDT) weekly, with former AFL midfielder, AFLW senior coach and broadcaster Daniel Harford and senior sports reporter Mark Stevens tackling all the major AFL talking points and issues.

EDITOR'S NOTE: Audio issues fixed after the 1:30 mark

THE AGENDA:

00:00 Intro

01:11 Blame Game

08:49 Sunday Funday

13:04 Rules Chaos

16:54 Dog's Breakfast

22:24 Ross V the Media

24:35 Tigers Pain

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