The Local

Beyond the big stadiums and bright lights

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Daniel Harford

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A former Hawthorn and Carlton midfielder, Daniel built a 200+ game AFL career before moving into football media. He has since coached AFLW and local footy and continues to coach school footy today. He now works at the ABC as an AFL analyst.

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The ultimate deep dive into the heart and soul of Australian Rules Football, beyond the big stadiums and bright lights. Celebrating grassroots footy, suburban clubs, and the communities that make local footy great.

Available on Apple Podcasts and YouTube. New episodes drop weekly.

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