Kane had a message for Carlton regarding Charlie Curnow off the top of this afternoon's show, and after chatting to Richmond veteran Jayden Short, he answered a few calls and texts. Lastly, he was joined by AFL.com.au's Riley Beveridge, who previewed this weekend's action.

AFL.com.au's Riley Beveridge joined Kane to speak about whether the Blues will be "nice" to Charlie Curnow on Thursday night, how impressed he's been by Harry Dean, the young guns he thinks can take the next step in 2026, the changes to the father-son and academy bidding system, whether Zak Butters will be able to nominate a preferred destination, and more.

Kane responds to Ken Hinkley after his coach had a crack at him on Sportsday last night.

Richmond veteran defender Jayden Short joined Kane to speak about the room for "nastiness" still in the game, having success early in his career compared to now, the disappointing injuries to their young brigade, Josh Gibcus' pre-season, his role in the side, and more.

What is Kane telling Carlton to do ahead of their encounter with Charlie Curnow and the Sydney Swans on Thursday night?

Kane and Sammy discussed Jake Soligo's health, Sam Darcy's injury and Sam Walsh's contract extension off the top of this afternoon's show, and after taking some calls, it was time to talk all things 'Sport and the Media' with AFL Record editor Ash Browne.

AFL Record editor Ash Browne joined Kane and Sammy in the studio to speak about Channel 7's season promo video, Jason Bennett being removed from their broadcast team, 'The Roar' being shut down, Kane being allowed in North Melbourne's rooms this year, the coverage of AFL match-sims, and more.

Kane and Sam go head-to-head on the Blues' big call to give Sam Walsh an eight-year contract extension.

Sam provides an update on Sam Darcy's "soreness" and he and Kane discuss the impact State of Origin is having on the game's stars.

Sam gives an update on Jake Soligo's health and speaks to Kane about the false rumours circling around him.

Kane kicked off this afternoon's show with an editorial on Sam Walsh and why Carlton are making a "monumental" mistake by signing him to an eight-year deal. He then took calls on the contract extension, and after working through the day's news, he was joined by player agent John Meesen, who spoke about the recent trip to Tasmania.

Player manager John Meesen joined Kane to speak about the recent agents' trip to Tasmania, how impressed he was with the state, why the club might appeal more to country boys, how "messy" player movement will get when Tassie starts signing players, how competitive things can get with other agents, whether there should be maximim lengths on contracts, Zak Butters' future with Port Adelaide, and more.

Kane goes through each club and says which supporter bases think they can win the flag in 2026, and which ones think they can't.

Kane opened the lines to hear your thoughts on Sam Walsh's eight-year contract extension with the Blues.

Kane shares his thoughts on Carlton's decision to give Sam Walsh an eight-year contract extension.

South Australian Premier Peter Malinauskas was Kane's first guest on 'Locked In' this evening, and after he spoke about securing the MotoGP and the potential of hosting State of Origin next year, Kane explained why he was interested to see what North Melbourne might do with George Wardlaw's contract. To finish off, he was joined by AFL.com.au's Michael Whiting who spoke about Ross Lyon's comments today and Brisbane's match-sim against Carlton last night.

Kane explains why he's fascinated to see what North Melbourne offer George Wardlaw after his repeated concussion and injury problems.

South Australian Premier Peter Malinauskas joined Kane to speak about the state securing the Australian MotoGP until 2032, how long the deal has been in the works, the dangers of a street circuit, the comments from Victoria Tourism Minister Steve Dimopoulos today, his desire to host State of Origin next year, and more.

Kane started this evening's show by chatting to Hawthorn star Josh Weddle with the ink still fresh on his four-year contract extension. AFL Record editor Ash Browne joined him in the studio to speak all things 'Sport and the Media', and he finished by going through the first 'Kane's Countdown' of 2026.

It's the first edition of 'Kane's Countdown' for 2026 - who does he think needs to have a big one this year?

AFL Record editor Ash Browne joined Kane in the studio to speak about the footy documentaries we've got coming in 2026, Channel 7's footy launch yesterday, Fox Footy's offering this year, the ABC covering the VFL, the coverage of the Winter Olympics, Sam McClure's piece that piqued his interest recently, and more.

Hawthorn star Josh Weddle joined Kane to speak about his four-year extension with the club, the interest he had from rival clubs including Essendon, his expectations for the season, the wind at the Kennedy Community Centre, the players turning heads this pre-season, and more.

Kane was joined by Channel 7 director of sport Chris Jones in the studio off the top of tthe first edition of 'Locked In' tonight, and after some discussion on Max Gawn's comments on Melbourne's culture and the speed of footy games, he opened the lines for calls. Lastly, he went through the biggest footy news items of the day.

Why is Kane questioning the AFL's introduction of measures to quicken the "down time" in games of footy?