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The best footy writers from The Age and Sydney Morning Herald bring you the weekly lowdown on all things AFL.

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In this bonus episode, Peter Ryan and Danny Russell take an in-depth look at the AFL tribunal after string of controversial cases so far in 2026 have thrust the judiciary back into the spotlight.

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Recent Guests

Wayne Campbell
Former Richmond champion
Himself (guest contributor)
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Danny Russell
Racing tipster
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Episode: Opening round grudge matches and golden rules for tipping
Hannah Cannelli
Tipping roster recruit
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Episode: Opening round grudge matches and golden rules for tipping
Michael Gleeson
Leader and Clubhouse leader known for his expertise in AFL.
The Age
Episode: 'They beat them up every time'
Calum Jaspan
The Age's meteor rider and reigning office tipping champion
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Episode: 'Both teams need a scalp'
Libby Birch
AFLW player, discussing insights from her career and footy training
AFLW
Episode: Real Footy tipping: 'A celebration of mediocrity'
Callum Jaspen
Media writer for The Age and reigning Office Tipping Champion
The Age
Episode: Real Footy tipping: 'Picking off hoodoos'
Marc McGowan
The Age's draft expert and occasional tipping leader
The Age
Episode: 'A dramatic fall from grace'
Jake Niall
Footy journalist and commentator
The Age
Episode: 'You couldn't make this up'

Hosts

Michael Gleeson
Host/Co-host of the Real Footy Podcast
Andrew Wu
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Sam McClure
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Reviews

4.2 out of 5 stars from 646 ratings
  • Women included

    Please please have at least one woman on the podcast . Three men discussing football so 1980s move with the times

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    birch'smum
    Australia8 days 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

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    1
    Mavrick1979
    Australia22 days ago
  • Caro’s opinion

    Does anyone care what Wilson has to say?

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    Cutter Man Mountain
    Australia2 months ago
  • There are 17 other clubs

    Good when they don’t spend 10 minutes talking solely about Collingwood. So about every second episode.

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    .,!’dl
    Australia2 months ago
  • No new episodes

    Is the show done?

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    twil93
    United States3 months ago

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Some listeners praise the tipping segments and guest dynamics, while a portion of feedback criticizes certain hosts for being biased or overly opinionated.
Listeners praise the deep, professional analysis and consistent depth of AFL coverage.
Many describe it as a staple for footy fans who want intelligent banter and credible insights from seasoned writers.

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#121
Saudi Arabia/Sports
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#135
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#195
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AFL fumbles tech, Pendles fumbles nothing
Q: What is the understanding of Carlton's investigation findings and the AFL's response going forward?
They expect the AFL to seek further questions and possibly release more information publicly; there is uncertainty about fines or further sanctions and whether leadership will speak publicly.
AFL fumbles tech, Pendles fumbles nothing
Q: Where does Cozzie Pickett rank among AFL players after his Friday night performance?
The hosts suggest he is among the top five players in the league currently, though there is debate about whether he should be considered all-Australian due to his position and form this year.
'A real salary cap pinch': Swans' Curnow hitch
Q: Is it possible that some of the higher profile deals, Oliver Petracca and Curnow, have all been agreed to in principle?
While it's a good theory, these deals really need to be perceived positively and often won't be agreed in principle until they are finalized.
'Melbourne have thrown him out'
Q: Is it time to call this what it is, a rebuild?
Yes, it's a rebuild but not from scratch; it's a proactive renovation on the run.
'You couldn't make this up'
Q: Can you explain just a little bit, Sam, of how this got into the public domain?
Sam details how a group of Brisbane players were implicated through captured social media that revealed personal matters affecting team dynamics.

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What is Real Footy about and what kind of topics does it cover?

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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