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Real Footy SMH & The Age
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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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A redemption story
Andrew Wu and Peter Ryan discuss the surprising streak Essendon are on heading into Friday night's game, the "genuine coin toss" of the round and whether Gold Coast can cause an upset. Plus, do the Giants have enough depth in defence to handle the Blues' twin towers?
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Brutal calls
Caroline Wilson, Peter Ryan and Sam McClure discuss the Western Bulldogs' issues, from whether their list is overrated to what the future holds for Luke Beveridge. Plus, the issue at the root of Hawthorn's woes, how Harley Reid has exceeded already high expectations and the silver lining for Richmond.
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Extreme hoodoo
Libby Birch and Peter Ryan reflect on loyalty, angry defenders and the Shinboner spirit in this week's episode of the expert tips podcast. Plus, where the Crows are going wrong, the game that could be closer than everyone expects and is this the week that West Coast get a breakthrough win?
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Are the Blues the real deal?
Mathew Stokes joins Caroline Wilson and Michael Gleeson to discuss the three undefeated teams' bona fides, the importance of good player development and why Bombers fans have every right to be frustrated. Plus, the Cat who is one of the most underrated players in the league, reviewing the review system and the importance of Melbourne's clash with the Lions this week.
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'Some sort of curse'
Libby Birch and Sam McClure take a look ahead to Gather Round in this week's edition of the expert tips podcast. Which two games are exciting our experts the most? Which duo will be giving their opposition nightmares? And why is Sam tipping the Suns against GWS?
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'You couldn't make this up'
Michael Gleeson, Jake Niall, Caroline Wilson and Sam McClure discuss what Richmond showed about their future with their win over Sydney, Essendon's gutsy victory over the Saints and whether the Eagles deserve priority picks. Plus, the AFL's illicit drug policy dilemma, unpacking Brisbane's poor start to the season, debate over how Jack Ginnivan is being umpired and much more.
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Customer Reviews
Entertaining and informative
I’ve been listening to this pod for years and still love it. The weekly tipping episode is really good too. One guest I’ve enjoyed hearing from is Matthew Stokes, whose views and insights are refreshing and honest, so if there’s more chance to get him on it’d be great
Ditch McClure
Love listening to this podcast during footy season. The usual trio are a great mix who are respectful and enjoy intelligent banter…but why inflict Sam McClure on us?? Nobody wants to listen to his try-hard & cringey interjections that prove he’s not at the same level as standard hosts.
Just give up on this experiment and understand nobody wants to hear him no matter how much he’s pushed onto us.
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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