Four footy bros, one sharehouse, zero emotional intelligence — Australian Rules chaos ensues.
30 minSeason 1 • Episode 8
LatestWhen Scottie is named starting ruckman for the first game of the season he takes extreme measures to heal his knee. But when a random drug test is announced, the boys must come up with a plan to help Scottie pass the test.
The Warriors is set in the world of Australian Rules Football. It explores the elite world of professional sport through the eyes of two new recruits - plucked from obscurity to fame and fortune - and two established players as they are thrown together in a share house in Melbourne.
Acting
Gordan Churchill's Maki — vulnerable beneath the bravado.
Writing
Dialogue that sounds actually overheard, not written.
Production
Authentic AFL locker room access and Melbourne locations.
Creators
Robert Connolly, Tony Briggs
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Creator Tony Briggs drew from his own footy experiences; the show was part of a 2017 ABC push for distinctly Australian drama that wouldn't export cleanly.
The 'bogan mansion' sharehouse aesthetic — cheap furniture, sports memorabilia, no books — became a recognizable Melbourne screen trope after this.
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