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Ash, Mick and Brad return for this weeks’ The Week That Was Pod — a few days removed from the Geelong game and ready to go beyond the raw emotion and into the real talking points.

This week’s episode tackles:

• Reflections on the Geelong performance — was it truly a poor showing or just a tough day at the office?

• Players whose form is raising eyebrows;

• Box Hill’s resounding win and what it means for selection pressure;

• The final word on the Conor Nash suspension;

• A rare bit of injury list optimism;

• Brad’s brand-new podcast venture;

• Some early whispers around the 100th birthday game;

• Why heading back to Marvel might actually be a good thing;

• And whether the Eagles clash will be a percentage booster or a potential banana peel;

As always, we wrap up with your questions, comments and sharp-eyed observations.

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