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A Yank on the Footy

An American's look at the game of Australian Rules Football,
in my opinion, the greatest game on the planet.

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396 - AFL Rd 14 Tips - Welcome to the Hall of Fame, Erin and Daisy!

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June 11, 2025

396 - AFL Rd 14 Tips - Welcome to the Hall of Fame, Erin and Daisy!

Episode 396 - AFL Rd 14 Tips - Welcome to the Hall of Fame, Erin and Daisy! Podcast Website https://www.ayankonthefooty.com/ 2025 Listener Survey - I’d love for you to take a moment to complete the survey Guest Intake Form - ...

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June 9, 2025

395 - A chat w/ American cricket journalist, Peter Della Penna

Episode 395 - A chat w/ American cricket journalist, Peter Della Penna Podcast Website https://www.ayankonthefooty.com/ 2025 Listener Survey - I’d love for you to take a moment to complete the survey @PeterDellaPenna Peter De...

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June 4, 2025

394 - AFL Rd 13 Tips - A heartfelt thank you!

Episode 394 - AFL Rd 13 Tips - A heartfelt thank you! Podcast Website https://www.ayankonthefooty.com/ 2025 Listener Survey - I’d love for you to take a moment to complete the survey Swann to depart Lions for new AFL role Gre...

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May 27, 2025

393 - AFL Rd 12 Tips Nepo babies and grubs

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May 21, 2025

392 - AFL Rd 11 Tips - The Great Pretenders

Episode 392 - AFL Rd 11 Tips - The Great Pretenders Podcast Website https://www.ayankonthefooty.com/ 2025 Listener Survey - I’d love for you to take a moment to complete the survey Best 80 AFL Australian Football League Podca...

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May 20, 2025

391 - A chat w/ Craig Lees, GM of AFL Cairns

Episode 391 - A chat w/ Craig Lees, GM of AFL Cairns Podcast Website https://www.ayankonthefooty.com/ 2025 Listener Survey - I’d love for you to take a moment to complete the survey https://www.linkedin.com/in/craig-lees-3aa9...

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March 4, 2025

A big thank you......and this recent event, does this mean I've actua…

https://www.youtube.com/shorts/C-ZYniYCE_s Good day everyone, We're on the eve of the remnants of Round 0, and I hope that everyone along eastern coastline holds up well against Alfred. (Where is Batman when you really need him?) Two…

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Feb. 26, 2025

2025 Ladder prediction coming this weekend!

Good day footy fans from Sandusky Ohio, along the North Coast of the U.S. We finally reached double digits yesterday, reaching 11c. .....and yes, that is shorts and t-shirt weather around here. Funny, as just about 2 1/2 weeks ago, it wa…

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Dec. 9, 2024

This sort of thing doesn't happen in the AFL. Baseball in America, pl…

For those of you who've followed the podcast for a while, but don't know how I came to fall in love with Australian Rules Football. In many ways, it became a necessity. Major League Baseball here in the United States did it's level best …

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About the Host

Craig Wessels

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In 2017, I fell in love with Australian Rules Football. I've been a baseball fan here in the US for over a half century, and footy has supplanted my summer (winter) sports viewing. Footy is, in my opinion, the most dynamic, complete and three-dimensional game on the planet. If you're just discovering the game, I invite you to check out my podcast.

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A Yank’s Footy Journey

I love Craig Wessels. I don’t know if footy is his escape from being a long-suffering Cleveland sports fan or he’s just having a mid-life crisis, but this public school teacher by day becomes a Geelong super-barracker in the wee hours of the night. That said, he is a huge supporter of all footy, including AFL, AFLW and USAFL. I don’t know where he finds the time for it all, but I’m glad he does.

AARGHinNC
Sept. 30, 2020

Great AFL podcast

Craig doesn’t just focus on his beloved Cats, he touches on all that’s going on in the AFL and his passion for the sport comes through loud and clear. Great Aussie rules podcast that is informative and a fun listen.

Jk14'
July 16, 2020

Great Listen

In real life I am suspicious of cats so it makes sense I guess that in AFL terms people who barrack for Geelong make me edgy. Craig won me over with the mea culpa episode. I am a 23 year member of the Dogs, no idea what it is like to support a club like Geelong. I do however know the feeling of this is going to be a tough match. No Dog supporter would ever be mad at a fellow supporter for doubting the club. In fact when I first started to support the Dogs an old timer yelled at me for saying w

rkowna
July 10, 2020

Great Footy Pod from a fellow American

I recently became a Roo supporter & was told to listen to this podcast. After a couple episodes of listening to Craig it helps me learn about my new favorite sport! Keep it up mate

ZRy22
June 16, 2020

Awesome!!!

Love hearing from another footy following American!!! Each show is full of not only great footy info but has great insight!!! Keep up the great work!!!

Donnieman40
May 10, 2020

Fun and informative

Craig is knowledgeable, passionate and entertaining in his show. The mix of interviews and his in depth knowledge keep the show really interesting. Keep it up Craig!

BassumRunner
May 9, 2020

AYOTF

Great podcast for an American novice or a seasoned Aussie! Craig has a passion for the sport!

Sportzilla
Feb. 17, 2021

Good stuff

Great podcast, consistent with analysis and content, but above all- extremely listenable. Keep it up from a cats fan in geelong

Heath
May 1, 2021

A refreshingly different and unique perspective on australian rules football by a super fan that's only been following the game for a few years in a country where AFL is barely even been heard of let alone played. Instead of the usual banal unfunny banter you hear on many AFL podcasts, on this podcast you get polite speculation and rhetorical questions inviting listeners to contribute and give feedback as the host raves and marvels at the greatest and most dynamic team sport in the world played

Tarazan074
May 2, 2021

A truely unbiased (sort of) view of AFL

Craig has such a different perspective of the game we all love. Such passion from someone who grew up supporting different sports and fell in love with AFL later in his life. His interviews are well prepared and the guests are not your normal AFL fan podcast guests. Worth a listen even if he supports Geelong.

HeavyCarts
Dec. 13, 2021

This needs to be one of your go-to pods

Craig has a great passion for footy. You can tell how much research Craig has done for every episode, and it results in a great show. Whether you want unique takes on the game or insights into some of footy's most interesting characters, this is the podcast for you. Well done, Craig!

Callum O'Neill
April 28, 2021

M from Sydney.

Obviously a Swans supporter here. Love your work. Love that you, an American loves our game. Keep up the great work.

Marijana NOT Marijuana
Feb. 5, 2021

Matt from Oz

Great well researched interview with his guests about Australian Rules. For someone that has followed the game from the US for just over 4 years . He knows more about the history and what’s happening with the game than most Australians. Highly recommend

MDAFL
April 26, 2020

Kicking Goals

A great listen for anyone who shares a passion for Aussie rules football. As a long time player/fan it’s fascinating to hear from someone who is relatively new to the sport and their take on things. Would also be excellent for anyone else who’s always been curious and would like to get into the great game

WMuirden
Jan. 4, 2020

Great Podcast !

This already seems like a great podcast and i cant wait to see the guests and future epsiodes that are in store. This is not only great for the growth of the leauge outside of Australia but also continuing to build the connection between AUS and USA. Keep up the good work

Liam from Aus
Jan. 1, 2020

One of the best AFL/ Australian rules podcasts, period!

What can I say in addition to all the other great words expressed in the other 5 stars reviews? The host Craig Wessels is a super fan of Australian rules football who is able to channel his passion and skill into to creating a truly great and unique AFL/ footy podcast. Apart from the insights provided from his unique american perspective on Australia's premier sport he has fantastic listener appreciation and engagement and as it turns out is a skilled interviewer. For anyone wanting to check out

Tim
March 14, 2022

An American perspective of Australian rules football from a true fan!

If you give this podcast a chance you won’t regret it. Looking for something different in afl related podcasts, not the same old stuff that gets churned out by ex players, comedians, commentators and so called pundits? This is the afl podcast for you, an afl podcast made by a superfan of Australian rules football in order to share with other fans. The podcast has evolved and improved over its 200 plus episodes due to consistent great listener engagement and dedication to get bigger and better. W

CazzieTheRavenclaw
Sept. 19, 2022

Great podcast!!!

I think it is a wonderful series and I am a super fan of the content and agree 100% with the point of view with this yank!

Will Sandman
Dec. 11, 2022

Awesome work Craig. Your passion for Aussie Rules Footy can't be questioned. Fantastic podcast and hopefully the game grows more and more in the US both at men's and women's level. Hopefully more Aussie teach you even more about other leagues in Australia and leagues that may no longer exist in original form

Lauschie
Dec. 25, 2022

Great A+

I love listening to the podcast and love how u r passionate about the game

Gaye
Jan. 6, 2023

Congrats

From humble beginnings, still going strong!

Dave James
Jan. 13, 2023

222

Enjoyed it and love your passion for our great game. About playing at Kadinia Park, not going to happen. There’ll be over 90,000 at the G round 1 , Geelongs home ground is too small even when it’s finished. By the way, I’m 56. I can’t remember us ever playing a final at Victoria Park back in the day. It’s a non argument !

Paul Dinan
Jan. 27, 2023

First time listener

Follow #Kangaroos and he mentioned and shared this podcast episode ,,so I thought I would give it a go. Found it very informative and also interesting,to hear an Americans view on the game of Aussie rules as i myself live in Wales so appreciateit can be hard to be a long distance oversees supporter with not many other people wanting to chat or listen to talk about the game.. Will be listening to more episodes.

Paul Burns
March 2, 2023

Aussie Perspective

Great podcast. Craig is quite knowledgeable about AFL for a yank. I’m a Crows fan since they started, but also have a big interest in American sports particularly NFL and MLB. I like that Craig refers to AFL as the greatest game on earth. It most certainly is

jhtthgcf
April 27, 2023

Episode 259

Back and forth between Craig and Myk as well as Craig’s enthusiasm for the game

Jim White
May 8, 2023

From a Dockers Fan!

Gobsmacked how good this podcast is! And guess what? Fremantle - Walyalup this round - beat Geelong! 😂 Seriously, love your yankee view, thank you! Shaz from Fremantle Western Australia

Freo chick
May 20, 2023

Love the show

I listen to every episode of Craig’s podcast while doing menial tasks around the house, and it’s honestly become part of my weekly routine. I find his voice soothing, almost meditative, which creates the perfect background for getting things done. But beyond that, his level of footy knowledge and insight is genuinely impressive - especially coming from an American. It’s clear he has a deep love for the game, and his perspective is thoughtful, balanced, and he sometimes brings up things I hadn’t

James (Go the Mighty Cats!)
April 16, 2025

Great love of the game

I love AFL action and Craig’s passion for the game is infectious !

Home Info
Sept. 12, 2023

Latest episode

Excellent and very professional constructed.

Matt Watts
Nov. 6, 2023

An honorary Aussie

This guy is more Aussie and knows more about our native game than most Aussies! I look forward to hopefully meeting Craig when he comes out to Australia this year. Do yourself a favour and subscribe!

Padge
March 2, 2024

A great way to spread the game into the U.S.

Great podcast and a refreshing take from a non-Australian perspective. Keep up the great work. Up the Giants 🧡 🖤

Alex Kaczkowski
May 26, 2024

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