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'Showed a lot of cracks'
Cats premiership player Mathew Stokes joins Michael Gleeson and Jake Niall to discuss what this round taught us about how even the competition is, St Kilda’s struggles and the Bombers’ top four bona fides. Plus, whether the AFL should bring in a team in the NT and what Richmond needs from its senior players.
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Crazy brave
In this week's expert tips episode, Andrew Wu and Peter Ryan discuss where the Swans might be vulnerable, an MCG losing streak that stretches back to 2017 and a grudge match that is losing its bite.
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'There's some new level of humility within the club'
This week, we discuss why this Essendon revival is legitimate, how the death of Cam McCarthy affected the Giants and Dockers and the Cats concussion controversy. Plus, the toothless Tigers and how the Magpies are thriving despite their injury woes.
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'Full-scale panic'
Andrew Wu and Peter Ryan discuss injuries, big ins for round nine and the fact that Tom Hawkins hasn't received a free kick all season. Who will win the battle of the midfields when the Blues take on the Demons? Is there hope for a Hawks upset against the Saints? And what's going on with Toby Greene?
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'He'll be fighting for his job'
Caroline Wilson, Michael Gleeson and Jake Niall discuss the pressure on Luke Beveridge and the Bulldogs after their loss to the Hawks, what Collingwood need if they are to contend for this year's flag and the teams that lowered their colours on the weekend. Plus, a discussion about the AFL's tributes to victims of gender-based violence and what might come from it.
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The miraculous six-day hammy
Peter Ryan and Andrew Wu tip a round of rivalries - and not much travel - in this week's expert tips episode. What aspect of the game will decide the Carlton-Collingwood result? Will wet weather suit the Swans or the Giants? And do the Saints have anything to be nervous about against the Roos?
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