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| Publishes | Twice weekly | Episodes | 101 | Founded | 9 years ago |
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The Swans are in turmoil and North Melbourne are finishing the season strongly. Collingwood’s kids have delivered, but can they take it up to the mighty Brisbane Lions? Fremantle have nothing to play for, and a number of clubs are looking to give the... more
Scott Pendlebury has played more AFL games than anyone, all for Collingwood, but Michael Gleeson, Jake Niall and Caroline Wilson identify the rival club where he might get a swansong and why it would make sense. In a remarkable round of football, we ... more
With two rounds left in the home and away season, there are a number of crunch games this week for Andrew Wu and Peter Ryan to preview. The Cats head to Marvel Stadium for the first time this year, where they take on the in-form Kangas, and the Crows... more
As Geelong and the AFL sift through the messy business of Jake Kolodjashnij’s concussion waiver, Caroline Wilson says it’s time for league chairman Craig Drummond to take a leave of absence. Fellow panellists Jake Niall, Sam McClure and AFLW champion... more
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4 people talking is grating. too much talking over one another. drop “i feel like” libby.
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.
Decent podcast if it didn’t have Sam McClure in it. He really comes across so poorly
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
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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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