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

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    • 4.2 • 440 Ratings

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

If you like the pod, please take the time to rate & review us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your pods. We love to hear from you and it makes it easier for the rest of the podcast world to find us.

And, why not become a subscriber? Our supporters power our newsrooms and are critical for the sustainability of news coverage. Becoming a subscriber also gets you exclusive behind-the-scenes content and invitations to special events. Click on the links to subscribe https://subscribe.theage.com.au/ or https://subscribe.smh.com.au/

    'A dramatic fall from grace'

    'A dramatic fall from grace'

    Andrew Wu and Marc McGowan discuss why Friday night is a must-win game for the Blues, the team that's hard to trust and whether North Melbourne are a genuine chance to beat the Cats. Plus, will injuries to key defenders hurt the Lions? Are the Pies certainties to beat Richmond? And are the Bulldogs due for a disappointing performance?
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    • 25 min
    'I feel for their supporters'

    'I feel for their supporters'

    Libby Birch, Peter Ryan and Marc McGowan discuss the major concerns for the Bombers, whether we can trust the Bulldogs and why the biggest test for the Hawks will come next year. Plus, the positives for the Swans despite losing three of their last four games, why the Blues' win on Sunday was unconvincing and we get a player's view on the confusion around tackling.
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    • 44 min
    'No excuses' for Essendon

    'No excuses' for Essendon

    Andrew Wu and Peter Ryan discuss the team that travels like yoghurt, whether Collingwood should be doom and gloom ahead of their clash with the Hawks and who will win when the league's most in-form team comes up against the one that has been the best so far this year.
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    • 25 min
    ‘A big decision for the finals’

    ‘A big decision for the finals’

    Libby Birch joins Michael Gleeson and Jake Niall to discuss Essendon’s maturity, the Brisbane Lions’ culture and Carlton’s selection issues. Plus, why injuries are still affecting the Pies even as they get players back, why a decision about Taylor Walker’s future might have been made for him and is there a communication issue at St Kilda?
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    • 39 min
    'Foul play'

    'Foul play'

    Libby Birch and Peter Ryan discuss premiership hangovers and tipping shenanigans as they predict the results for round 18. How important is Izak Rankine to Adelaide's game? How much of a factor is the Hawks' Tasmania home-ground advantage? And how will the Suns respond to Damien Hardwick's strong post-match comments last weekend?
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    • 25 min
    Collingwood are ‘out of the picture’

    Collingwood are ‘out of the picture’

    Jake Niall, Greg Baum and Peter Ryan discuss the finals race, from which teams have cemented their status as contenders to those who can be all but ruled out. Plus, analysing Tom Stewart’s move to the middle, the big call looming for Carlton, what the future holds for Eagles coach Adam Simpson and is it time to change the eligibility rules for the Brownlow?
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    • 43 min

Customer Reviews

4.2 out of 5
440 Ratings

440 Ratings

Justin Crosby ,

Libby Birch is a star

I really enjoy listening to the weekly round up and the ribbing between Peter Ryan and Andrew Wu. Having Libby Birch on the pod is amazing - great insight!

VaughanJW ,

Great

Love this podcast particularly the tips from Peter and Andrew but Libby is more often than not very, very negative.

Barbthebiker ,

The best footy podcast for sure

I love listening to Caroline, Michael and Jake and wait impatiently for each episode to drop. Their 3 way conversation is informative and entertaining and gives an incisive summary of the weekly games.
There are respectful debates as well as good humour, and as the listener I almost feel included.

Bravo to these three intelligent footy buffs and please keep on with these podcasts for as long as you can.

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