Real Footy
The Age and Sydney Morning HeraldThe best footy writers from The Age and Sydney Morning Herald bring you the weekly lowdown on all things AFL.
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| Publishes | Twice weekly | Episodes | 101 | Founded | 10 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | SportsNewsSports News | |||
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A four-minute frenzy flipped the 2026 grand final on its head when the Brisbane Lions surged late to destroy Fremantle’s dreams of a maiden AFL premiership. Michael Gleeson, Jake Niall and Peter Ryan were among the 100,023 awestruck footy fans who wi... more
Lachie Neale’s future hangs in the balance, creating selection quandaries for Brisbane Lions coach Chris Fagan ahead of the grand final against Fremantle. Andrew Wu and Peter Ryan ruminate over the options facing both teams, the vital statistics and ... more
Free kicks cost Hawthorn in the closing stages of Saturday night’s pulsating preliminary final against the Brisbane Lions. Michael Gleeson, Jake Niall and Caroline Wilson rank the game among the best they’ve seen, but say the Hawks only have themselv... more
Sydney and Hawthorn are well rested and sitting pretty for the AFL preliminary finals, but Andrew Wu and Peter Ryan question whether the week off and hosting rights are the advantage they’re made out to be. Could Fremantle and the Brisbane Lions both... more
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4 people talking is grating. too much talking over one another. drop “i feel like” libby.
Apple Podcasts3digglerdave59
Australia2 months ago - Essential listening
Enjoy this podcast every Monday. Jake, Caro, Sam and Michael are all excellent journos and the quality of this pod is the substance of the discussion.
Apple Podcasts4Kat_e2000Australia2 months ago - Meh
Decent podcast if it didn’t have Sam McClure in it. He really comes across so poorly
Apple Podcasts1James woods87559Australia3 months ago - Women included
Please please have at least one woman on the podcast . Three men discussing football so 1980s move with the times
Apple Podcasts3birch'smumAustralia5 months ago - Time to join Sam Newman Caro
Why isn’t Caro under scrutiny?
She is not a psychologist. She is not trained to talk about mental health.
Below is my response to the last time she tried.
Caro is seriously on the decline. She has gone senile with such Trump like statements made and the obvious lack of the understanding of the geography of Australia.
No WA doesn’t have a mental health issue
No not everything needs out of west coast owns a hungry jacks.
I will unsubscribe again.
I will stop
Listening again.
She needs ... more
Apple Podcasts1Mavrick1979Australia5 months ago
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Apple Podcasts | #88 | Australia/Sports |
Apple Podcasts | #228 |  Chile/Sports |
Apple Podcasts | #240 |  Indonesia/Sports |
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Frequently Asked Questions About Real Footy
What is Real Footy about and what kind of topics does it cover?
The show centers on Australian football analysis from seasoned writers and commentators, mixing insider journalism with lively debate on current AFL topics. Episodes frequently tackle governance, coaching futures, and off-field storylines (from league-wide reforms to team-specific leadership changes), interspersed with practical game previews, tipping, and player-focused discussions. Notable strengths include a strong panel dynamic among top AFL writers, deep industry knowledge, and timely reactions to breaking news, making it a go-to for listeners who want informed, opinionated coverage with a journalist's perspective. Potential listeners who enjoy smart banter, up-to-date AFL insights, and a mix of round-by-round previews and broader gove... more
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Recent guests on Real Footy include:
1. Andrew Wu
2. Peter Ryan
3. James Hurd
4. Sam Docherty
5. Brendan Riseley
6. Dwayne Bolton
7. Greg Swann
8. Adam Kingsley
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