Damian Barrett - AFL.com.au

Opinion

Opinion

BARRETT: No shortage of 2026 options for Hinkley, a serial winner

Ken Hinkley's relationships across the League, and his achievements at Port Adelaide, mean he'll be a man in demand for next year, writes Damian Barrett

AFL
opinion
Opinion

Opinion

IF Luke Jackson changed the course of a GF at the age of 19 ... THEN

Sliding Doors is in full swing for 2025 .. and Damo's got plenty on his mind

AFL
opinion
Opinion

Opinion

BARRETT: De Goey's new-found maturity could define Pies' season

Collingwood's dominance has provided the luxury of time to fix Jordan De Goey's 'broken' body in time for another flag tilt, writes Damian Barrett

AFL
Opinion

Opinion

IF the toughest task in footy is stopping Sam Darcy ... THEN

Sliding Doors is in full swing for 2025 .. and Damo's got plenty on his mind

AFL
opinion
Opinion

Opinion

BARRETT: The six key Bulldogs who met with Jamarra before his return

Actions, not words, will define the young Bulldog's future but he has taken significant steps to earn a final chance with his club, writes Damian Barrett

AFL
Opinion

Opinion

IF the Pies have reached their bye with an 11-2 scoreline ... THEN

Sliding Doors is in full swing for 2025 .. and Damo's got plenty on his mind

AFL
opinion
Opinion

Opinion

IF the Saints haven't got their offer to NWM into the $1.2m zone ... THEN

Sliding Doors is in full swing for 2025 .. and Damo's got plenty on his mind

AFL
opinion
Opinion

Opinion

BARRETT: Common sense is key as 'old-school' Swann answers AFL's call

Rebuilding the relationship between AFL House and the 18 clubs is high on new AFL football performance boss Greg Swann's agenda, writes Damian Barrett

AFL

22:40

AAA: 'Sloppy' Cats a shadow of '22, 'scary' contender, box-office Crows

Damian Barrett, Matthew Lloyd and Nat Edwards discuss a big weekend of storylines in Access All Areas

AFL
02:13

Why a 'good old fashioned spray' is needed at Geelong

Matthew Lloyd shows where the Cats are 'not working hard enough', thanks to Crypto.com

AFL
00:42

Big man stands tall and 'saves' the Blues

Nat Edwards, Matthew Lloyd and Damian Barrett focus on a key Blue who was crucial in the closing moments against the Cats, thanks to Crypto.com

AFL
01:06

The six seconds which cost Freo

Did the Dockers shoot themselves in the foot? Access All Areas show the moment that Freo would perhaps like back, thanks to Crypto.com

AFL
19:37

AAA: 'Major' Buddy issue for Swans, dull Dogs are 'spooked', Cats exposed

Damian Barrett, Matthew Lloyd and Nat Edwards discuss a big weekend of storylines in Access All Areas

AFL
02:07

What's Ben McKay worth, will Tigers or Blues finish higher, pass mark for Eagles

Nat Edwards, Matthew Lloyd and Damian Barrett give us their 'Quick Gives', thanks to Crypto.com

AFL
01:39

Bombers are finally a happy team

Nat Edwards, Matthew Lloyd and Damian Barrett discuss whether we are about to see a revitalised Essendon, thanks to Crypto.com

AFL
00:30

Blues debutant tames two Tigers

This impressive effort by Oliver Hollands catches the attention of Nat Edwards, Matthew Lloyd and Damian Barrett, thanks to Crypto.com

AFL
01:23

Bold calls: An old champ and a season debutant to be All-Aus

Nat Edwards, Matthew Lloyd and Damian Barrett make some bold predictions ahead of the season, thanks to Crypto.com

AFL
Captain courageous shines on and off the field

Matthew Lloyd and Damian Barrett discuss Joel Selwood's incredible Grand Final day, thanks to Crypto.com

AFL
01:40

Scott's eerie preseason prediction comes to fruition

Matthew Lloyd and Damian Barrett look back at a Chris Scott interview from February that illustrates how everything went to plan for Geelong

AFL
17:17

The unheralded Cat nobody can stop, 'shell-shocked' Swans' anthem nerves

Matthew Lloyd and Damian Barrett discuss all the big talking points from Geelong's Grand Final victory

AFL

AFL Daily

For all your latest footy news and views, listen to AFL Daily every morning, Monday to Friday

View All Episodes

For all your latest footy news and views, listen to AFL Daily every morning, Monday to Friday

View All Episodes

Opinion

Opinion

IF Luke Jackson changed the course of a GF at the age of 19 ... THEN

Sliding Doors is in full swing for 2025 .. and Damo's got plenty on his mind

AFL
opinion
Opinion

Opinion

IF the toughest task in footy is stopping Sam Darcy ... THEN

Sliding Doors is in full swing for 2025 .. and Damo's got plenty on his mind

AFL
opinion
Opinion

Opinion

IF the Pies have reached their bye with an 11-2 scoreline ... THEN

Sliding Doors is in full swing for 2025 .. and Damo's got plenty on his mind

AFL
opinion
Opinion

Opinion

IF the Saints haven't got their offer to NWM into the $1.2m zone ... THEN

Sliding Doors is in full swing for 2025 .. and Damo's got plenty on his mind

AFL
opinion
Opinion

Opinion

IF no one at Carlton is confident that TDK will stay … THEN

Sliding Doors is in full swing for 2025 .. and Damo's got plenty on his mind

AFL
opinion
Opinion

Opinion

IF Callum Mills’ career has been a mess since Mad Monday 2023 … THEN

Sliding Doors is in full swing for 2025 .. and Damo's got plenty on his mind

AFL
opinion
Opinion

Opinion

IF Sicily has rightly had a heap of praise thrown his way ... THEN

Sliding Doors is in full swing for 2025 .. and Damo's got plenty on his mind

AFL
opinion
Opinion

Opinion

IF there's nothing left for Bont to master on the field ... THEN

Sliding Doors is in full swing for 2025 .. and Damo's got plenty on his mind

AFL
opinion
Opinion

Opinion

IF you watch the six finals the Pies played in 2022 and 2023 ... THEN

Sliding Doors is in full swing for 2025 .. and Damo's got plenty on his mind

AFL
opinion
Opinion

Opinion

IF most clubs panic and offer ridiculously long deals … THEN

Sliding Doors is in full swing for 2025 .. and Damo's got plenty on his mind

AFL
opinion
Opinion

Opinion

IF Damo has read some bizarre club statements ... THEN

Sliding Doors is in full swing for 2025 .. and Damo's got plenty on his mind

AFL
opinion
Opinion

Opinion

IF Zak Butters has racked up almost $50k in fines ... THEN

Sliding Doors is in full swing for 2025 .. and Damo's got plenty on his mind

AFL
opinion

BARRETT: No shortage of 2026 options for Hinkley, a serial winner

BARRETT: No shortage of 2026 options for Hinkley, a serial winner

IF Luke Jackson changed the course of a GF at the age of 19 ... THEN

BARRETT: De Goey's new-found maturity could define Pies' season

IF the toughest task in footy is stopping Sam Darcy ... THEN

BARRETT: The six key Bulldogs who met with Jamarra before his return

IF the Pies have reached their bye with an 11-2 scoreline ... THEN

IF the Saints haven't got their offer to NWM into the $1.2m zone ... THEN

BARRETT: Common sense is key as 'old-school' Swann answers AFL's call

AAA: 'Sloppy' Cats a shadow of '22, 'scary' contender, box-office Crows

Why a 'good old fashioned spray' is needed at Geelong

Big man stands tall and 'saves' the Blues

The six seconds which cost Freo

AAA: 'Major' Buddy issue for Swans, dull Dogs are 'spooked', Cats exposed

What's Ben McKay worth, will Tigers or Blues finish higher, pass mark for Eagles

Bombers are finally a happy team

Blues debutant tames two Tigers

Bold calls: An old champ and a season debutant to be All-Aus

Captain courageous shines on and off the field

Scott's eerie preseason prediction comes to fruition

The unheralded Cat nobody can stop, 'shell-shocked' Swans' anthem nerves

AFL Daily

IF Luke Jackson changed the course of a GF at the age of 19 ... THEN

IF the toughest task in footy is stopping Sam Darcy ... THEN

IF the Pies have reached their bye with an 11-2 scoreline ... THEN

IF the Saints haven't got their offer to NWM into the $1.2m zone ... THEN

IF no one at Carlton is confident that TDK will stay … THEN

IF Callum Mills’ career has been a mess since Mad Monday 2023 … THEN

IF Sicily has rightly had a heap of praise thrown his way ... THEN

IF there's nothing left for Bont to master on the field ... THEN

IF you watch the six finals the Pies played in 2022 and 2023 ... THEN

IF most clubs panic and offer ridiculously long deals … THEN

IF Damo has read some bizarre club statements ... THEN

IF Zak Butters has racked up almost $50k in fines ... THEN

Naming Rights Partner

Major Partners

Download the Official AFL App

Acknowledgement of Country