He could have been anything, but instead, he chose to be a below-average AFL footballer for 7 years. Now, Dan Gorringe looks to give that same effort to listeners, by giving unfiltered and unqualified insights each week into everything AFL and more. This is footy, but not like you know it.
What this show covers
AFLsports comedyAFL finalsCarlton BluesCarltonBrisbane LionsHawthornfooty banterCollingwoodFremantleGrand FinalLive showGeelongSam MitchellWestern Bulldogs
What listeners will find here
Hospital drama, trade fantasies, and a live Premier League recruiting pitch
A hospital trip becomes a running scandal while Joey tries to engineer a dream Hawks outcome and Ash deals with an alleged shoe felony. The episode also folds in more Premier League team-picking advice and invites listeners to make their own case to win Dan over.
AFL trade chaos, Norf energy, and a rumour Joey says could shake the league
AFL Trade Period week one drives this episode, with rumour season heating up and a teased scoop from Joey that could stun the AFL world. It also veers into Dan's Olivia Dean concert recap, Doc's unexpected game-calling turn, and the rise of Xander fever at festival season.
Grand Final irreverence, Best and Fairest chaos, and Dan’s Premier League dilemma
This episode jumps from an "irrelevant" Grand Final to Best and Fairest reviews, with a detour through Dan’s apparently life-changing trip to Aesop. It also brings in Mark Schwarzer as Dan gets closer to choosing a Premier League team.
Windhorst and MacMahon swap NBA chaos before the season tips off
This bonus episode brings in ESPN’s Brian Windhorst and Tim MacMahon ahead of the NBA season. It promises locker-room stories from Dallas, a remarkable tale involving one of the sport’s all-time greats, and plenty of big-picture basketball chaos.
Golden Rats and AFL chaos: Dan Does Footy’s 2026 awards night
The 2026 Dan Does Footy Awards turns the AFL year into a chaotic mock awards show. Dan and Joey, joined by Doc and Xander, hand out limited edition Golden Rats for categories like Unc of The Year, Worst Take of The Year, and Coach of The Year.
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