On The Couch: 5th October 2010

Tonight, are the Magpies on the brink of a premiership dynasty after their easy Grand Final win against the Saints – and what does Ross Lyon have to do to get the Saints over the line. Tonight’s guest is victorious Magpies coach Mick Malthouse.

On The Couch: 27th September 2010

Tonight, James Hird with the latest on the Bombers coaching job, should the Grand Final be decided by extra time and which team has the greater momentum? AFL chief executive Andrew Demetriou and Collingwood’s Leigh Brown in the studio.

On The Couch: 20th September 2010

This week the On The Couch team ask, have the Saints got the game plan to upset Collingwood in the Grand Final and is it the end of an era at Geelong? They also look at the big game’s selection dilemmas and were joined in the studio by Collingwood captain Nick Maxwell and Bulldogs coach Rodney Eade.

On The Couch: 13th September 2010

The On The Couch team discuss whether Friday night’s easy win over the Dockers will be of any help to Geelong this week against Collingwood and Mark Thompson puts the pressure on ruckman Brad Ottens. We’ll talk to Swans coach Paul Roos and special guest is Bulldog midfielder Daniel Cross.

On The Couch: 6th September 2010

Tonight, can Geelong rebound to win the flag after their shock loss to St Kilda and will Sydney put the Bulldogs out of their misery and keep the season alive for Paul Roos and Brett Kirk. Special guest tonight is St Kilda coach Ross Lyon.”

On The Couch: 31st August 2010

This week the team discuss who are the potential contenders for the Essendon coaching job; are the Bulldogs making up the numbers for the finals; and will the goalkicking curse prove costly on the last Saturday of September? Special guest Collingwood Magpies coach Mick Malthouse.

On The Couch: 23rd August 2010

This week James Hird talks about the controversy caused by his comments about the Essendon coaching job, are the Bulldogs in crisis and did the Dockers do football a disservice by naming a depleted team. Special guest Brisbane Lions coach Michael Voss.

On The Couch: 16th August 2010

Tonight, Jason Akermanis takes aim at Brad Johnson and are the Bulldogs and St Kilda capable of challenging the big two in September. And is it time the Cats made some structural changes ... we’ll ask their star forward Steve Johnson who will be in the studio.

On The Couch: 9th August 2010

This week, can Geelong bridge the gap on Collingwood and have the Bulldogs stamped themselves as genuine premiership contenders. James Hird’s not happy with some technical umpiring and our studio guest is Bulldog Brian Lake.

On The Couch: 2nd August 2010

Tonight we ask St Kilda captain Nick Riewoldt what’s going wrong with the Saints and whether they can recover for September ... and how bad are the Blues? Who’s going to win the blockbuster between Collingwood and Geelong and are the Lions headed for the wooden spoon.

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On The Couch: 26th July 2010

This week the panel asks is it time the AFL Players Association took a stand on the sub-standard Etihad Stadium surface and what damage did the draw have on the Hawks’ flag hopes. Can the Demons make the 8 … we’ll ask studio guest Dean Bailey.

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On The Couch: 19th July 2010

This episode the panel will grill Carlton coach Brett Ratten about what’s going wrong at the Blues and can the Crows gate-crash the top 8. James Hird will look critically at his old club Essendon and are the Pies on track to win their first flag for 20 years?

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On The Couch: 12th July 2010

This episode the team question whether the have Bombers improved under Matthew Knights and will the Dogs bring back Aker for Darwin. Can the Blues recover from their hammering and the pressure mounts on Lions coach Michael Voss. And we’ll have the round’s biggest bloopers.

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On The Couch: Featuring special guest Hawk Shaun Burgoyne

This episode the team tackle whether the Hawks can continue their charge towards a top four spot and how do we rate the Bulldogs against top opposition. Jason Akermanis puts his foot in it again and who is the worst club the AFL? Special guest is Hawk Shaun Burgoyne.

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On The Couch: Featuring special guest Brendon Goddard

The Match Review Panel discuss the fall-out from the Steve Johnson-Steven Baker aggro and ask did the Saints expose a weakness in the Cats defence? We look at the psychology of the bye and whether Collingwood can challenge the Cats and Saints. Special guest Brendon Goddard.

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On The Couch: Featuring North Melbourne's captain Brent Harvey

In the latest episode the team discuss are Carlton imposters and can they make the eight without Matthew Kreuzer; Lions coach Michael Voss not happy with Brendan Fevola and Mike Sheahan rates Buddy Franklin’s goal. With guest North Melbourne captain Brent Harvey.

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On The Couch: Featuring Magpies ruckman Darren Jolly

In the latest episode the team discuss whether the Saints are genuine contenders to Geelong and is Luke Hodge the player of the year so far. Why North Melbourne has such a good record over Carlton and are the Eagles headed for the wooden spoon. With guest Magpies ruckman Darren Jolly.

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On The Couch: Featuring Cats cult hero James Podsiadly

In this episode we analyse the first half of the season and look at the greatest challengers to Geelong and were the Bulldogs gallant or simply shocking against the Magpies. Our special guest is Cats cult hero James Podsiadly.

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On The Couch: Featuring Richmond coach Damien Hardwick

This editions debate will focus on the future of Bulldog Jason Akermanis and Buddy Franklin’s head-high hit. We’ll look at whether the Bulldogs are over-rated, the best and worst of Brendan Fevola and our special guest is Richmond coach Damien Hardwick.

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On The Couch: Featuring Cats’ coach Mark Thompson

Was Barry Hall justified in firing up after being niggled by his Kangaroo opponent, is Geelong clearly superior than the rest and are the Saints and Hawks back on track following big wins. This episodes guest is Cats’ coach Mark Thompson.

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On The Couch: Featuring Western Bulldogs Coach Rodney Eade

Hosted by Brownlow Medalist Gerard Healy, this is a must-listen for all the hot issues, the hottest guests and on-field strategies. Gerard is joined by the country's leading AFL scribe Mike Sheahan and Brownlow medalist James Hird.

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On The Couch: Featuring Ben Cousins

How much trouble are the Saints in after being hammered by Carlton and can they recover? And Richmond’s Ben Cousins in the studio to talk about his past, present and future.

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