Top 10 Stories of 2026 - Sportsday on Fox Footy (26.10.26)
Summary
Hosts Julian De Stoop and Liam Pickering discuss the upcoming AFL fixture, including potential Round 1 matchups, and reflect on the 2026 season’s top ten stories. Key topics include the Western Bulldogs’ dramatic grand final loss, the Collingwood concussion scandal, and the sacking of Alistair Clarkson at North Melbourne. The pair also analyze the Western Suns’ collapse and the Essendon coaching saga.
Topics discussed
Sponsorship and show introduction
Weekend racing recap and Cox Plate winner
Gary Ablett's toughest opponents list
AFL draft preparation and player scouting
Upcoming draft and free agency dates
Identifying talent in junior football
2026 Round 1 fixture release analysis
Grand final rematch as season opener
Top 10 Story #10: West Coast Suns collapse
Top 10 Story #9: James Hird and Essendon coaching
Top 10 Story #8: Chris Fagan retirement
Top 10 Story #7: Elijah Holland incident
Top 10 Story #6: Sam Darcy ACL injury
Top 10 Story #5: Prelim final drama
Top 10 Story #4: Carlton's coaching change
Top 10 Story #3: Grand final comeback
Top 10 Story #2: Alistair Clarkson sacking
Top 10 Story #1: Geelong concussion scandal
Geelong's future outlook and closing
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