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 | Daily | Episodes | 101 | Founded | 9 years ago |
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Round one of the AFL season promises some spite, with the Bombers and Hawks renewing their rivalry, Roos fans reacquainting with Jason Horne-Francis, Jack Steele facing the Saints and the Pies and Crows meeting for the first time since last year's ho... more
Nick Daicos and Scott Pendlebury run amok for Collingwood, prompting our panel to ask if St Kilda's Ross Lyon was out-coached and how his playmaker Nasiah Wanganeen-Milera will cope with being a marked man. Michael Gleeson, Jake Niall and Caroline Wi... more
Charlie Curnow won't know what's hit him when he and his new Swans teammates open the 2026 AFL season against his former club, Carlton. Andrew Wu and Peter Ryan are back in 2026 to take you through the games and share their wisdom on all things AFL. ... more
After a lengthy AFL trading period, the biggest news surrounds a player who didn't get his wish - Essendon captain Zach Merrett, who couldn't get to Hawthorn. Michael Gleeson, Jake Niall and Peter Ryan also examine Charlie Curnow's monster move to th... more
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Apple Podcasts5twil93
United States22 days ago - Great analysis
Go to AFL podcast
Apple Podcasts5Mighty-AFC
Australia5 months ago - Great show
A staple in my podcast collection keep up the great work
Apple Podcasts5JNdownunderAustralia7 months ago - Three betas all trying to alpha
Old school journos with old journo egos talk at each other for an hour. Love the smell of their own inside scoops. More a footy industry podcast than a footy podcast. You can tell the compere grew up losing arguments around the dinner table; always wants to have the last word.
Apple Podcasts2dexterthefoxAustralia7 months ago - Time to join Sam Newman Caro
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.
Apple Podcasts1Mavrick1979Australia7 months ago
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A weekly discussion featuring top AFL writers and analysts, focusing on the latest news, trades, grand finals, and season-long storylines across the AFL world. The show frequently analyzes trade periods, team strategies, coaching decisions, player movements, and game preparations, often blending sharp analysis with candid banter. Notable strengths include in-depth breakdowns of complex negotiations, high-level tactical insights, and long-running debates among seasoned journalists. Listeners can expect thorough coverage of AFL dynamics, thoughtful opinions from established writers, and a mix of high-level analysis with approachable, entertaining commentary—plus occasional tipping segments and guest insights. This blend makes it a solid pick ... more
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Recent guests on Real Footy include:
1. Wayne Campbell
2. Danny Russell
3. Hannah Cannelli
4. Michael Gleeson
5. Calum Jaspan
6. Libby Birch
7. Callum Jaspen
8. Marc McGowan
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