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The Local

The Local

By: BackChat Studios | Premier Data
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Summary

The Local, powered by Premier Data, is the ultimate deep dive into the heart and soul of Australian Rules Football -

beyond the big stadiums and bright lights. Hosted by ex-AFL player and revered media

pundit Daniel Harford, the podcast champions the unsung heroes of the game: suburban

clubs, local legends, passionate volunteers and the communities that make grassroots

footy great.


Each episode brings real stories, raw passion, and behind-the-goals insights from leagues

all over the country - from muddy suburban ovals to thriving community hubs.

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Episodes
  • Local Heroes: Matt Manning

    Local Heroes: Matt Manning
    May 14 2026

    The Campbells Creek Magpies ended the longest losing streak in Victorian footy on the weekend, defeating Avoca by six points in the Maryborough Castlemaine District Football Netball League to break a 55-game drought!


    Harf speaks to the coach Matthew Manning on our latest edition of Local Heroes and we hear about the club's revival from two periods of recess and why he's confident there are more wins on the way for the club.

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    16 mins
  • 236 ranking points in a loss! | The Local: Powered by Premier Data

    236 ranking points in a loss! | The Local: Powered by Premier Data
    May 12 2026
    Join Harf as we go through some of the fascinating local footy moments from the weekend, including Campbells Creek's 55-game winless drought being over, Callum Moore's day out at Diggers Rest and find out which player had 236 ranking points in a 20-goal loss! Plus, we get some of your responses to last week's call out for best club nicknames.

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    35 mins
  • Local Heroes: Oleg Markov

    Local Heroes: Oleg Markov
    May 7 2026

    Whilst only initially into his local footy journey, Collingwood premiership player Oleg Markov is already enjoying the impact of playing a role in the community as he suits up for Diggers Rest in Season 2026!


    Leggy sits down with Harf to go through the role that local footy played in his upbringing and why he's back playing with his mates!

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    36 mins
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