The banter is high and the analysis even higher as Jacob Hopper joins this week’s episode of The Footy Phil live from Melbourne. 0:00: Welcome to the Footy Phil

Jacob Hopper’s back to join The Footy Phil A bit’s happened in the past week … Fun Facts of the Week 7:48: From the West of the town

The feeling after the loss to the Hawks How it played out at the MCG How do you find consistency? Young players being dropped to VFL - Lachie Ash and Tom Green 18:10: Around the Grounds

The weekend of footy The top eight STILL isn’t set The MRO decision on head-high contact gets a tick of approval 24:48: Phil Me In - COVID uncertainty

The move to Melbourne The impact on those left behind Thinking of those in the Sydney lockdown How the uncertainty plays on your mind Why the speculation makes things harder 32:55: The Final Countdown

Tip of the Week: Book and TV recommendations and the importance of routine Teammate(s) of the Week

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