Real Footy
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The open secret about the Sydney Swans
A minefield for tipsters
Pendlebury might play on in 2027, and why it might not be with Collingwood
September comes early, Cats face ‘banana-peel’ game
AFL chair 'needs to stand aside’ over concussion contract saga
Hawthorn’s chance to prove their premiership credentials
Essendon to announce their new coach next week
The milestone that will lift the Blues
Former Carlton star Sam Docherty on when fans boo, teammates clash and Josh Fraser
The clash that could shape the season
The inside story on Hinkley's appointment as Tassie Devils coach
Courage required: It's time tipsters made their move
Richmond on the watch list, and Hardwick has 'lost it'
‘Less reliable than V/Line' - the Roos are a tipster’s nightmare
AFL bends rules but still botches Maynard, Miller penalties
Bonus episode: The life and, sometimes, perilous times of an AFL runner
Hallelujah! We’re back to nine games
The Tigers could be the stalking horse for Zak Butters
A tense watch for Collingwood
Music to Carlton’s ears
Sam Mitchell was spewing but will the Hawks over-correct?
AFL footy boss Greg Swann on umpiring, wild-card finals and the Tasmania Devils
Demons seek vengeance, Roos must rebound
Neale said play on, Kozzie did just that
‘I’ve written off Brisbane’
How John Longmire can puncture the James Hird balloon
Brad Scott ‘didn’t have a chance’
SPECIAL EPISODE: Inside the Brad Scott departure
Is Brad Scott on borrowed time at Essendon?
How the Pendlebury party insults the Eagles
Upset wins for Blues, Dees, and the young star who terrifies Caroline Wilson
Cats seek vengeance, Pies to be outpaced
Pies minced, Dockers convince and a shake-up at City Hall
The uproar and the ‘brutal reality’: Inside the Lance Collard case and the AFL tribunal
One team's streak is about to end
It's Groundhog Day for Voss and his Blues
Friends become foes in Blues' grudge match
AFL fumbles tech, Pendles fumbles nothing
The case for a Bombers’ boilover
How did the Blues fail Elijah Hollands?
Rivalries, royals and rev-ups
To ruck or not to ruck?: The Dogs' Darcy dilemma
Injuries stack up against Bulldogs
Hawks, Cats deliver again; Blues smell of panic
S10 Ep 9A question of trust for Blues v Roos
The Easter round throws up a variety of intriguing AFL games, with Andrew Wu and Peter Ryan disagreeing on where to put their faith on Good Friday. They also debate the merits of speculative "expected-score" statistics, ponder how much damage the Western Bulldogs could do to the Bombers and get excited for the rematch of last year's preliminary final between Hawthorn and Geelong.Support the show: https://subscribe.theage.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
S10 Ep 8How low can the Blues and Bombers go?
One-time AFL behemoths Carlton and Essendon delivered more disappointment to their long-suffering supporters at the weekend, prompting Michael Gleeson, Jake Niall and Caroline Wilson to ask if either club has reached its lowest ebb. The league also comes in for scrutiny after a boundary-line blunder, inexplicable jumper clash and faulty fixture, but wins praise for locking in the grand final timing and entertainment.Support the show: https://subscribe.theage.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
S10 Ep 7No excuses for Collingwood, mutual hatred at Marvel
The Magpies have an unhealthy reliance on Nick Daicos, but our tipsters, Andrew Wu and Peter Ryan, reckon they'll get the job done against the Giants. They also preview two Marvel Stadium matches between sworn enemies - St Kilda v Brisbane Lions and Essendon v North Melbourne - and analyse why Melbourne are going to be a difficult team to tip all season long.Support the show: https://subscribe.theage.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
S10 Ep 6'A world of pain' for Brad Scott's Bombers
Essendon's disastrous start to the season puts more heat on coach Brad Scott and their lacklustre leaders. Michael Gleeson, Jake Niall and Caroline Wilson also discuss Docker Patrick Voss' fine for taunting Melbourne's Harrison Petty, and whether the AFL bears any blame for the spate of hamstring injuries that have sidelined star players across the competition. Plus, they analyse the rise of the brilliant Western Bulldogs and the Tasmanian turf war between the Devils and the Hawks.Support the show: https://subscribe.theage.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
S10 Ep 5Rankine returns, Bevo's faith pays off
The Crows get their firestarter back after a long suspension, but the in-form Bulldogs should have them covered in one key area in Friday night's blockbuster in Adelaide. Andrew Wu and Peter Ryan lay down their round two tips, asking will Sydney's injuries hobble them against the Hawks and who will win the statement game between GWS and St Kilda.Support the show: https://subscribe.theage.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
S10 Ep 4What happens if the big four flop?
Collingwood, Carlton, Essendon and Richmond are Victoria’s big four clubs with the power to fill the MCG weekly, but what will happen if they all struggle in the same season? Michael Gleeson, Jake Niall and Sam McClure ponder that question while also asking what the Saints really got for their $4m splurge, whether the Bombers regret hanging onto Zach Merrett and why the Magpies left themselves so bereft in attack. Plus they talk through impending changes to the AFL drugs policy and pre-season predictions they’d like to take back.Support the show: https://subscribe.theage.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.