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| Publishes | Twice weekly | Episodes | 101 | Founded | 9 years ago |
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Carlton take on the reigning premiers who are riding a seven-game winning streak, and our tipsters expect the the Blues to come out breathing fire for captain Patrick Cripps' 250th match. But is that emotion enough to tip the Blues? It's moving round... more
Our podcasters are joined by special guest Sam Docherty, with plenty to discuss after a dramatic round 20. He gives a player's insight into the booing of Magpie Isaac Quaynor, the heated on-field exchange between Suns Christian Petracca and Leo Lomba... more
Melbourne make a rare appearance in the Friday night prime-time slot against perennial contenders Geelong, and our tipsters Andrew Wu and Peter Ryan are divided. Plus, the Blues' crucial clash against Gold Coast who are set to lose a key forward at s... more
The Tasmania Devils made the first move in this season’s coaching race, appointing Ken Hinkley as their inaugural coach.
Our podcasters Sam McClure, Caroline Wilson and Jon Pierik delve into what this means for John Longmire and Nathan Buckley and ... more
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Please please have at least one woman on the podcast . Three men discussing football so 1980s move with the times
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
Does anyone care what Wilson has to say?
Good when they don’t spend 10 minutes talking solely about Collingwood. So about every second episode.
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The show centers on AFL analysis from veteran writers, with a strong emphasis on tipping, round-by-round previews, and club governance. Across episodes, listeners hear sharp debates about team form, coaching decisions, injuries, and strategic insights, often anchored by an informal, banter-rich panel dynamic. Notable throughlines include Pendlebury's longevity, controversial AFL governance topics, and the evolving role of technology in decisions, all wrapped in a setup that blends data-driven margins with industry gossip and behind-the-scenes anecdotes. The format tends to mix practical betting tips with in-depth narrative around clubs like Carlton, Geelong, Collingwood, and Melbourne, making it appealing to dedicated AFL fans who enjoy bot... more
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