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Better Down Back

Fremantle Football Club
AFL
Fremantle Dockers
Australian Football League
Michael Frederick
Football Culture
Covid-19
Leadership
Andy Brayshaw
Starlight Foundation
Josh Treacy
Injury Management
Myplace
Team Dynamics
Melbourne Demons
Freemantle Dockers
Golf
Josh Draper
DOIG Medal
Community Engagement
Cohuna

Jordan Clark. Emma O’Driscoll. The combo you didn’t know you needed ’til now.

It’s time we celebrate our defenders and gave them some love, and do so with a new guest each and every week of the AFL season.

GET INVOLVED IN THE SHOW: Send us a video or voice memo at @freodockers on Instagram with your question, comment or feedback for the show and we’ll play some back each week on the pod!

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Latest Episodes

In the third episode of The Build: Caleb Serong, Caleb takes us along for the ride in what he describes as the biggest week of the summer so far.

As match play intensifies and the weeks draw closer to round one, we talk about how Caleb prioritises ... more

In the second episode of The Build: Caleb Serong, we give you access to the wedding of Caleb and Chloe along with all the behind the scenes stories that you won't hear anywhere else.

Every emotion and level of exhaustion is on display in this episo... more

In the first episode of The Build: Caleb Serong, Caleb documents the first week of pre-season ahead of the 2026 season.

Nervous butterflies, time trials, adjusting to long days at the Club + painful blisters are all on the agenda.

This is the int... more

Welcome to The Build: Caleb Serong.

An intimate audio diary from one of the best players going around in the AFL competition right now.

Told in real time, Caleb Serong has hit the red button on his voice memos app across the entire summer – detai... more

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Recent Guests

Cooper Connolly
Professional cricketer and rising star in Australian cricket
Perth Scorchers
Episode: Freo Dockers x Perth Scorchers CROSSOVER with STAR Cooper Connolly! [BDB #28]
Patty Voss
Popular Frio player and guest on the episode
Fremantle Dockers
Episode: DOIG MEDAL PODCAST WITH PAT VOSS!! 🏅 [BDB #27]
Michael Frederick
Professional Australian rules footballer, plays for Fremantle Dockers
Fremantle Dockers
Episode: Clarky makes the ALL AUS SQUAD + why Freddy FaceTimes Sonny every day [BDB #25]
Bailey Banfield
AFL player who has recently transitioned to playing as a defender
Fremantle Dockers
Episode: How to lose a WEDDING RING in 9 months + Clarky's hell good at spelling [BDB #24]
Oscar McDonald
Professional Australian rules footballer
Fremantle Dockers
Episode: We dig up OMac's old tweets + reveal two INSANE footy stats about his career [BDB #22]
Murphy Reid
Current player for Freo and recent contract extender
Freo (Fremantle Dockers)
Episode: Murphy Reid tells us about his NEW CONTRACT + his mum stitches him up with wild stories [BDB #19]
Roger Hayden
Former player for Fremantle Dockers
Fremantle Dockers
Episode: Freo LIFE MEMBER Roger Hayden on why it REALLY is 'Better Down Back' [BDB #16]
Jeff Farmer
AFL Legend, known as 'The Wiz'
Fremantle Dockers
Episode: AFL legend Jeff ‘THE WIZ’ Farmer on why he loves Fremantle so much [BDB #15]
Justin Longmuir
Senior coach in the AFL
Fremantle Dockers
Episode: DOIG MEDAL SPECIAL 🥇 | Better Down Back with Justin Longmuir

Hosts

Jordan Clark
Co-host and prominent voice in highlighting the experiences of defenders in the AFL, bringing personal anecdotes and insights from his career.
Emma O'Driscoll
Co-host and engaging personality who connects with the audience and features prominently in discussions about the AFL, women's football, and community relations.

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 337 ratings
  • Purple Passion

    Love the poddy guys, both Emma & Jordy bounce off each other and have fun with the podcast. Love hearing about the behind the scenes staff & what they bring to the team. Jordy so glad we got you back from Geelong you’re a superstar and Em keep up the great work with the AFLW TEAM. Cheers Alex

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Bronzeee
    Australia5 months ago
  • Top Show

    I absolutely love listening to Jords & “Emma”(who has a very infectious voice and launch😂). I also love the variety of guests they have. All in all a very informative podcast and my golly someone needs to step up and sponsor this great show.. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Freogirl1
    Australia8 months ago
  • Missed you both so much

    I missed Jordy and Emma so much. The season wasn’t the same without their weekly updates, chat and fun. Brilliant to have them both back. Love the podcast. Thank you. 💗💗

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Anica456
    Australia9 months ago
  • So good (can’t lie)

    This pod is so good I love listing to it when I go to bed. It is so fun to lossend about what happing in the club and outside the club please keep posting

    (Please can you do michal Walters)

    💜🤍💜🤍💜🤍💜🤍⚓️⚓️

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    boogyman_79
    Australiaa year ago
  • Max

    It is so good so goodly put out and so funny

    I love it🤍💜🤍💜⚓️💪😂

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Max💜🤍💜⚓️
    Australia2 years ago

Listeners Say

Key themes from listener reviews, highlighting what works and what could be improved about the show.

Some listeners express desires for improved audio quality in episodes, though the content remains highly valued.
The interactive segments with audience participation receive positive feedback, fostering a sense of community among fans.
Overall, fans appreciate the insight and behind-the-scenes stories shared by players and the casual atmosphere of the show.
Listeners enjoy the engaging and humorous banter between the hosts, highlighting the show's light-hearted yet educational take on AFL.

Chart Rankings

How this podcast ranks in the Apple Podcasts, Spotify and YouTube charts.

Apple Podcasts
#27
Australia/Sports/Football
Apple Podcasts
#86
Singapore/Sports/Football
Apple Podcasts
#97
Hong Kong/Sports/Football
Apple Podcasts
#228
New Zealand/Sports/Football

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THE BUILD: 'That was a MONSTER week of pre-season'
Q: Is it something you can feel when things are humming and you're in a flow state during a game?
Yes, there can be fleeting moments of it during a game, and while it can be hard to replicate, it's a focus for the team to understand their brand of football.
THE BUILD: Caleb + Chloe get married 💍
Q: How's that transition been back into that training phase mentally for you?
Caleb described initially struggling to process the wedding experience but ultimately feeling rejuvenated after taking time away from training to fully enjoy the moment and recover emotionally and physically.
THE BUILD: Caleb + Chloe get married 💍
Q: I'd love to hear more about that from you and how much you loved having all those people around you on your special day.
Caleb explained that having the Freo family at the wedding was incredibly meaningful, reflecting on how they embraced both him and Chloe and their journey as a couple.
THE PEOPLE’S SEGMENT | Better Down Back voice memos #11
Q: Who are you hoping will win the grand final this year?
Jordan predicted that Brizzy will win it, and Emma agreed.
THE PEOPLE’S SEGMENT | Better Down Back voice memos #11
Q: Would you get premiership tattoos when you win your first premiership?
Both hosts expressed that they absolutely would get tattoos if they won a premiership.

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Focusing on Australian Rules football, this series celebrates the defenders of the game, providing insights into their pivotal roles on and off the field. Listeners can expect a mix of entertaining banter between the hosts and guests, revealing personal stories and professional experiences in the AFL. The conversational and engaging format includes segments where audience participation is encouraged, allowing fans to contribute voice memos and questions. This interactive approach not only highlights football-related topics but also delves into the hosts' personal anecdotes, creating a relatable and enjoyable listening experience for both avid sports fans and casual listeners alike.

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Better Down Back launched 7 years ago and published 78 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.

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2. Patty Voss
3. Michael Frederick
4. Bailey Banfield
5. Oscar McDonald
6. Murphy Reid
7. Roger Hayden
8. Jeff Farmer

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