Everyone wants to be the underdog | The Eye of the Coach with Adam Simpson (07.05.26)

Tune in to Gerard Whateley on this Wednesday edition of Whateley! On today's show: The Eye of the Coach with Adam Simpson Carlton defender Jacob Weitering SEN Chief Sports Reporter Sam Edmund Brenton Sanderson with Strategy 2026 Know Your History with Shannon Gill Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Featured in the Thursday Snapshot of Whateley: Jacob Weitering Adam Simpson Brenton Sanderson Shannon Gill Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We're taking you back to 1996! It was the centenary year of the VFL/AFL and events were held throughout the year in celebration. Shannon Gill uncovers and relives some of these celebrations - some are fantastic and others have aged poorly! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Brenton Sanderson gives us his insights and analysis of three critical games this week in Round 9. Thursday night, Friday night and Saturday night are all in the spotlight. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Brenton Sanderson previews a massive Saturday night marquee clash between the Cats and the Pies in which Scott Pendlebury equals the AFL all-time games record. Geelong's quick transitions, Collingwood's high pressure defence, who comes out on top? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Brenton Sanderson previews a crucial game for both the Power and Bulldogs. There's star power across both teams, the Power come in off the back of the Showdown loss, and the Dogs are on a four-game losing streak. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Brenton Sanderson previews the match of the round tonight between Fremantle and Hawthorn. The strengths and weaknesses of each team: Fremantle's defence, Hawthorn's speed in attack, and where the key battles will be. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

SEN Chief Sports Reporter Sam Edmund joins Gerard to discuss the breaking news that Jacinta Allan has overturned Fed Square's decision to not show World Cup matches. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Carlton leader and star defender Jacob Weitering joins Gerard to discuss the team's current situation: one win from eight games, the second-half fadeouts, and the position of Michael Voss. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Adam Simpson talks about how to go from "okay" to "good" ahead of tonight's clash in the West, tracking the rise of both Fremantle and Hawthorn in recent years. He also goes into how to sustain success, and explains the 20-40-60 defensive structure. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices