Dyl & Friends

Content warning: This episode covers topics of mental health & mentions of suicide. If you are not in the headspace for this right now, please look after yourself and feel free give one a miss or come back when you're ready. LifeLine Crisis Support is available 24/7 at 13 11 14. Yes fam this week on Dyl & Friends I'm joined by Fergus Watts. Ferg is a former AFL player, founder of Bastion (one of the largest independent marketing agencies in the country), and now Chairman of Reach. After a high-pressure start in footy (top draft pick, club moves, and big expectations) injury forced Ferg to walk away earlier than expected. What came next was serious personal growth and building one of the biggest independent agencies in the country from scratch. Ferg built Bastion from the ground up into a hugely successful business. Today, he shares his top 3 tips for leadership, culture, and building something that actually lasts. We spoke about failing fast, managing ego, understanding KPIs, and knowing the people around you, but also the importance of knowing yourself. Now as Chairman of Reach, Fergus is focused on the next generation; helping young people build emotional resilience in a world of rising money stress, social media pressure, and uncertainty. He shares a powerful full-circle moment, going from seeing Jim Stynes speak at school to now leading the organisation that once inspired him. This is a ripping chat for anyone interested in business, improving yourself, working on values & understanding parenting. Can't thank Ferg enough for his time today!! Hope you love this one xx Contact the Reach here! Check out Bastion Agency here! If you liked this episode, you'll love episode #240 with Tom Harley.⁠ If you want to support the show, please click follow or subscribe wherever you are listening. Also, if you loved the episode, please share it with your mum, dad, friend or dog. Appreciate you fam. ILY xx Want to chat or have an idea? 👇🏼👇🏼 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠SHOP, CONTACT OR FOLLOW US HERE!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Dyl & Friends is produced by Monica Vantilburg. Video and audio production by Producey. This is a paid advertisement by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/DYL and get on your way to being your best self.

Yessss welcome back Faffers! Another big ep today, and we were lucky enough to be joined by West Coast Eagles premiership player and pick #5 in the 2025 Carlton Draft, Will Schofield! Will fit into the show seamlessly as we previewed all of the round 18 action and even convinced him to make a few phone calls. Brett was back with his power rankings, Mick had a big finals prediction and Dyl had an even bigger coldsore. Enjoy! If you want to support the show, please click follow or subscribe wherever you are listening. Also, if you loved the episode, please share it with your mum, dad, friend or dog. I appreciate you all so much. ILY xx 🌷 FAFFERS PATREON: www.patreon.com/footyandfriends 👕 BUY MERCH HERE: https://clubbysports.com/collections/... 📸 FAF INSTAGRAM: www.instagram.com/footyandfriends_ 🎥 FAF TIKTOK: www.tiktok.com/footyandfriends ✏️ WRITE TO OUR MAILBAG: boris@clubbysports.com Footy & Friends is produced by Lincoln Allan Video and audio production by Producey. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Links from episode! FAFFERS PATREON - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.patreon.com/footyandfriends⁠⁠⁠

Hellllo friends and family back with another mini. Today Mon and I are chatting about my life & new obsessions for 20 mins xx What we cover: Going through my entire day because I'm BUSY Great podcast out Monday I eat so many seeds 32 has hit me like a ton of bricks 3 books I've read & my honest reviews Checking our last 3 ChatGPT questions If you want to support the show, please click follow or subscribe wherever you are listening. Also, if you loved the episode, please share it with your mum, dad, friend or dog. Appreciate you fam. ILY xx Want to chat or have an idea? 👇🏼👇🏼 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠SHOP, CONTACT OR FOLLOW US HERE!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Dyl & Friends is produced by Monica Vantilburg. Video and audio production by Producey. This is a paid advertisement by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/DYL and get on your way to being your best self.

Yessss Faffers welcome back to another week! We covered plenty of ground in this ep, with highlights including Dyl's analysis of Collingwood and Carlton's lists, Sam Lalor's singing, Brett's fireplace usage, Mack's slow dancing with Mabior Chol and more! We also uncovered the biggest question in footy from the weekend... who wears #4 at the Eagles next year?! Enjoy! If you want to support the show, please click follow or subscribe wherever you are listening. Also, if you loved the episode, please share it with your mum, dad, friend or dog. I appreciate you all so much. ILY xx 🌷 FAFFERS PATREON: www.patreon.com/footyandfriends 👕 BUY MERCH HERE: https://clubbysports.com/collections/... 📸 FAF INSTAGRAM: www.instagram.com/footyandfriends_ 🎥 FAF TIKTOK: www.tiktok.com/footyandfriends ✏️ WRITE TO OUR MAILBAG: boris@clubbysports.com Footy & Friends is produced by Lincoln Allan Video and audio production by Producey. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- Links from episode! FAFFERS PATREON - ⁠⁠https://www.patreon.com/footyandfriends⁠⁠

Yessss big, big footy fans this week we have two of the most well-known journos in the game; Sam McClure and Mitch Cleary! They're back for our annual catch up and we’re diving deep into everything going on in the AFL right now (there's a LOT). We chat about whether Bont stays, the continuous Carlton dilemma, trade opportunities with Zak Butters, Luke Jackson, Kozzie Pickett and plenty more. We also unpack how clubs are managing list builds, relationships between players and journos, and the sometimes blurry line between facts and favours. To end the chat, Sam and Mitch dig into how they back themselves on stories, how often they’re played by player managers, and what it takes to survive in the AFL media cycle (and of course, Dyl goes full footy nuff). Always a pleasure having the boys on & can't thank them enough for their time. Enjoy xx Get around the Tradies podcast here! & Follow them on Instagram here! If you liked this episode, you'll love episode ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠#232 James Brayshaw. If you want to support the show, please click follow or subscribe wherever you are listening. Also, if you loved the episode, please share it with your mum, dad, friend or dog. Appreciate you fam. ILY xx Want to chat or have an idea? 👇🏼👇🏼 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠SHOP, CONTACT OR FOLLOW US HERE!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Dyl & Friends is produced by Monica Vantilburg. Video and audio production by Producey. This is a paid advertisement by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/DYL and get on your way to being your best self.

Yesssss welcome back Faffers! We were lucky enough to be joined by former Magpie, Dog and all round good bloke Travis Cloke following his game for Heathmere as part of the 2025 Carlton Draft. Brett, Dyl & Mick went along for the ride as we reflected on Travis' career which included the 2010 premiership and a best and fairest award as a 19-year-old back in 2007! In between all of this, we still looked ahead to another big weekend of footy and Dyl still inserted himself in way too many stories. Enjoy! If you want to support the show, please click follow or subscribe wherever you are listening. Also, if you loved the episode, please share it with your mum, dad, friend or dog. I appreciate you all so much. ILY xx 🌷 FAFFERS PATREON: www.patreon.com/footyandfriends 👕 BUY MERCH HERE: https://clubbysports.com/collections/... 📸 FAF INSTAGRAM: www.instagram.com/footyandfriends_ 🎥 FAF TIKTOK: www.tiktok.com/footyandfriends ✏️ WRITE TO OUR MAILBAG: boris@clubbysports.com Footy & Friends is produced by Lincoln Allan Video and audio production by Producey. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Links from episode! FAFFERS PATREON - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.patreon.com/footyandfriends⁠⁠⁠

Yes my beautiful friends it's a long overdue solo mini catch up. What I cover today: Big stats to get you through the middle of the year A DAF update Some very cool content incoming I read fiction now pls send your book recs via dm or to mailbag@dylandfriends.com or dm us on Instagram⁠⁠ @dylandfriends⁠⁠ xx If you want to support the show, please click follow or subscribe wherever you are listening. Also, if you loved the episode, please share it with your mum, dad, friend or dog. Appreciate you fam. ILY xx Want to chat or have an idea? 👇🏼👇🏼 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠SHOP, CONTACT OR FOLLOW US HERE!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Dyl & Friends is produced by Monica Vantilburg. Video and audio production by Producey. This is a paid advertisement by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/DYL and get on your way to being your best self.

Yessssss, welcome back to another weekend review, Faffers! Big ep today as we unpack all the action from Round 16. There was a noticeable shift in dynamics this week, with Mick and Brett teaming up to take the piss out of Dyl for most of the episode. Elsewhere, we finally got Mitch Georgiades to answer a phone call—and, somehow, we managed to get in touch with Footy & Friends favourite Ashton Hams. Enjoy! If you want to support the show, please click follow or subscribe wherever you are listening. Also, if you loved the episode, please share it with your mum, dad, friend or dog. I appreciate you all so much. ILY xx 🌷 FAFFERS PATREON: www.patreon.com/footyandfriends 👕 BUY MERCH HERE: https://clubbysports.com/collections/... 📸 FAF INSTAGRAM: www.instagram.com/footyandfriends_ 🎥 FAF TIKTOK: www.tiktok.com/footyandfriends ✏️ WRITE TO OUR MAILBAG: boris@clubbysports.com Footy & Friends is produced by Lincoln Allan Video and audio production by Producey. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- Links from episode! FAFFERS PATREON - ⁠⁠https://www.patreon.com/footyandfriends⁠⁠

This week on Dyl & Friends, we’re joined by an absolute icon of the game. Mark ‘Choco’ Williams is a premiership coach, footy innovator, mentor and one of the most passionate characters in AFL history. From captaining Collingwood in the '80s to launching the Brisbane Bears, coaching Port Adelaide to their historic 2004 flag, and helping shape the next generation at Richmond, GWS and now Melbourne, his footy resume is stacked. We chat about the infamous "choking" tag, honest truths he’s told players, his time coaching Dusty, dancing with Princess Diana and why the best players never stop learning. Plus, we dive into his legendary draft camp questions, his coaching philosophy, and what really separates the good from the great. This was a genuinely good chat. Can't thank Choco enough for taking the time. Make sure you support Choco by checking out the links below ily xx Buy the precision footy's HERE! GET 20% OFF SHERRIN PRECISION FOOTY'S WITH CODE DYL&FRIENDS Check out Choco's YouTube kicking resources HERE! Buy the model MCG HERE! or at the MCG store - GET 20% OFF YOUR PURCHASE WITH CODE DAF20 If you liked this episode, you'll love episode ⁠⁠⁠#262 with Chris Fagan. If you want to support the show, please click follow or subscribe wherever you are listening. Also, if you loved the episode, please share it with your mum, dad, friend or dog. Appreciate you fam. ILY xx Want to chat or have an idea? 👇🏼👇🏼 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠SHOP, CONTACT OR FOLLOW US HERE!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Dyl & Friends is produced by Monica Vantilburg. Video and audio production by Producey. This is a paid advertisement by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/DYL and get on your way to being your best self.

Yesssss, welcome back, Faffers! Another big ep for you today as we look ahead to all the Round 16 matches — but not before Brett gives us an updated Power Rankings and we rank the top 5 'Hams' in the AFL. We also got in touch with Mack & Linc's footy coach ahead of their trip to Tassie. Mick returned serve to one of our favourite listeners, and Dyl copied Mack by reading a stat with. A. Full. Stop. In. Between. Each. Word. Enjoy! If you want to support the show, please click follow or subscribe wherever you are listening. Also, if you loved the episode, please share it with your mum, dad, friend or dog. I appreciate you all so much. ILY xx 🌷 FAFFERS PATREON: www.patreon.com/footyandfriends 👕 BUY MERCH HERE: https://clubbysports.com/collections/... 📸 FAF INSTAGRAM: www.instagram.com/footyandfriends_ 🎥 FAF TIKTOK: www.tiktok.com/footyandfriends ✏️ WRITE TO OUR MAILBAG: boris@clubbysports.com Footy & Friends is produced by Lincoln Allan Video and audio production by Producey. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Links from episode! FAFFERS PATREON - ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.patreon.com/footyandfriends⁠⁠⁠