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Footy Focus Podcast
Shanaka & Shehan (Sri Lankan-Australian, Accountant & Architect, Port & Roos fans) discuss all things AFL.
Recorded on Wednesday 30 November 2022
NORTH MELBOURNE RECAP
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Did Roos select the best 2 players outside of Ashcroft?
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Will Sheezel be the next elite forward-mid?
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Can Wardlaw add to the LDU & Simpkin-led midfield?
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Are the key forward stocks deep enough to bypass Cadman?
PORT ADELAIDE RECAP
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Is McCallum too short to fix the list's biggest weakness?
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Will Scully live up to early promise?
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Can former 1st rounder Williams make most of his 2nd chance?
TALKING POINTS
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Does Ashcroft & Fletcher additions make Lions the flag favourites?
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Swans staying true to form & bidding on father-son prospects
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Dons pick both Davey twins in feel-good story
Recorded on Wednesday 19 October 2022
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Shez's initial reaction as a North supporter
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Naks's thoughts as a Port supporter
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Was JHF always going to request trade back to SA?
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Who's the blame - North Melbourne or JHF?
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Did Roos have to trade him?
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Was the Clarko investigation the tipping point for JHF?
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Should Roos apply for draft concessions again next season?
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How was the Roos player welfare?
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Should draftee contracts be longer than 2 years?
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Who won the mega trade?
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Shez's take on who Roos select with picks 2 & 3?
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Naks's expectations for Port in 2023
Recorded on Wednesday 24 August 2022
TALKING POINTS
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Shez's take on Clarko hire as Roos supporter
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Dons failed Clarko pursuit & board overhaul
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Kingsley finally secures senior coaching gig
GAME REVIEWS
NORTH MELBOURNE VS GOLD COAST
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Team checks out post-Clarko high
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LDU caps off runaway B & F season
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Goater impressive on debut
PORT ADELAIDE VS ADELAIDE
- Fitting farewell for Showdown & clutch specialist Gray
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Rozee & Butters join Wines & Boak as elite mids
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Marshall ready for no.1 key forward mantle
AA TEAM PREVIEW
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Unlucky omissions & lucky inclusions in 44 man squad
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The boys select their 22 before the team is picked
Recorded on Wednesday 17 August 2022
TALKING POINTS
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Dons makes late play for Clarko & throw spanner in Roos pursuit
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Would you pick Dons or Roos?
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Koch backflips & guarantees Hinkley's position in 2022
GAME REVIEWS
NORTH MELBOURNE VS ADELAIDE
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Cunnington's return a season highlight
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Injuries telling in end with lack of rotations
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LDU career game in breakout season
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Simpkin presses claims as next skipper
PORT ADELAIDE VS ESSENDON
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Port beats up on 1 way Dons
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Allir's best game since AA on no.1 key forward
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Butters continues elite back end of season
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Finalyson proved doubters wrong
GAME PREVIEWS
NORTH MELBOURNE VS GOLD COAST?
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Can Roos avoid another wooden spoon?
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Will Larkey kick a match winning bag?
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Can McKay limit Chol?
PORT ADELAIDE VS ESSENDON
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Will Showdown specialist Gray get fitting farewell?
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Can Allir stand up vs Tex?
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Should Rozee finally be tagged?
DRAFT REVIEW
- Shez discusses Mattaes Phillipou & Elijah Tsatas
ROUND 22 TIPS
- The boys discuss the games & enter their tips
Recorded on Wednesday 10 August 2022
TALKING POINTS
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We discuss the 2018 Adelaide camp fall out
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Should Pyke get another senior coaching gig?
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Is Clarko to Roos a done deal?
GAME REVIEWS
PORT ADELAIDE VS RICHMOND
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Red time goals costly again
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Nank exposes Port's ruck stocks
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Burgoyne shows star potential
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Butters backs up career game
NORTH MELBOURNE VS SYDNEY
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In the game apart from 15 min lapse
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Larkey kicks 3rd bag of season
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Stephenson impressive in new half back role
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Taylor most improved player at club
GAME PREVIEWS
PORT ADELAIDE VS ESSENDON
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Will Fantasia make season debut?
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Should Lord play on Wright?
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Who tags Stringer?
NORTH MELBOURNE VS ADELAIDE
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Will Cunnington's return result in win?
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Should McKay play on Tex or Fogarty?
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Can Comben support Larkey?
DRAFT REVIEW
- Shez discusses Oliver Hollands & Isaac Keeler
ROUND 21 TIPS
- The boys discuss the games & enter their tips
Recorded on Wednesday 3 August 2022
TALKING POINTS
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Naks discusses if should Port play Amon with finals out of reach
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Shez pays tribute to Selwood & his 350 game milestone
GAME REVIEWS
PORT ADELAIDE VS COLLINGWOOD
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Last few minutes of 1st quarter give up huge momentum swing
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Butters's best game as midfielder
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Burgoyne a back 6 lock already
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Wines & Jonas in the best in 200th games
NORTH MELBOURNE VS ESSENDON
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Dons a better team by 2 goals per quarter
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Stoppage work the big positive
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Simpkin continues purple patch in last month
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Scott strengthens case as B & F runner up
GAME PREVIEWS
PORT ADELAIDE VS RICHMOND
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Can Port play finals spoiler?
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Who plays on Lynch?
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Should Hayes be given another chance?
NORTH MELBOURNE VS SYDNEY
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Will Swans suffer another slip up?
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Can JHF produce breakout game?
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Who will Roos tag?
DRAFT REVIEW
- Shez discusses Harry Shezeel & Henry Hustwaite
ROUND 20 TIPS
- The boys discuss the games & enter their tips
Recorded on Wednesday 27 July 2022
TALKING POINTS
- AFL changes interpretation of high tackles
GAME REVIEWS
NORTH MELBOURNE VS HAWTHORN
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Gunston's 6 goal bag & Larkey's absence telling
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1st quarter & -30 i50 deficit the most disappointing aspects
NORTH MELBOURNE DRAFT
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Shez outlines case for priority picks
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Should Roos get access to trading 17 year olds?
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Which mature agers should be targeted?
PORT ADELAIDE VS GEELONG
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Don't put 4 quarters together again
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3rd quarter the best football produced vs Geelong in 2022
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Dixon's 3rd quarter extraordinary
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Amon's best game of season
GAME PREVIEWS
NORTH MELBOURNE VS ESSENDON PREVIEW
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Can McKay shut down Wright?
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Will Larkey kick a bag vs undersized defence?
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Who tags Merrett?
PORT ADELAIDE VS COLLINGWOOD PREVIEW
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Should Fantasia be brought in for 2022 debut?
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Can Marshall/Dixon/Georgiades dominate?
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Will someone finally tag N Daicos?
DRAFT PREVIEW
- Naks discusses skilful CHB Lewis Hayes & versatile KEY FWD Aaron Cadman
ROUND 19 TIPS
- The boys discuss the games & enter their tips
Recorded on Wednesday 20 July 2022
TALKING POINTS
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Shez outlines why Roos deserve priority picks
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Naks reaponds to Hinkley vitriol on social media
GAME REVIEWS
NORTH MELBOURNE VS RICHMOND
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Roos win 1st match in 14 weeks
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Zurhaar star of the show including the game winner
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Simpkin's best game of season & LDU ultra consistent again
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Curtis shows off elite contested marking ability
PORT ADELAIDE VS MELBOURNE
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Unanswered 5+ goal run the difference again in vs top 4 side
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Lack of pressure on game winner Pickett unforgivable
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Dixon & Finalyson may be the answer to ruck problem
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Rozee continues 12 week purple patch
GAME PREVIEWS
NORTH MELBOURNE VS HAWTHORN PREVIEW
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Will Larkey play & how does forward line look without him?
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Can Roos stop Bruest fresh off 6 goal haul?
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Who tags Silicy?
PORT ADELAIDE VS GEELONG PREVIEW
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Will Burgoyne replace Bonner?
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Who will Blicvas tag?
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Can Allir finally stop Cameron?
ROUND 18 TIPS
- The boys discuss the games & enter their tips
Recorded on Wednesday 13 July 2022
TALKING POINTS
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Shez discuss Roos & Noble parting ways
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Was Noble set up to fail? Did his relationships with players cost him the job? Who should be the next coach? Will priority pick/s be part of sell?
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What can be done about ducking free kicks?
GAME REVIEWS
NORTH MELBOURNE VS COLLINGWOOD
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Roos run out of legs in last term
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LDU continues breakout month with dominant performance
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Larkey takes full advantage of Moore absence
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McKay resumes role as pillar of defence
PORT ADELAIDE VS GWS
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Port's relentless pressure the deciding factor
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Rozee presses forward maiden AA claims
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Finalyson's career game in ruck
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Burton limits Greene in AA quality season
NORTH MELBOURNE VS RICHMOND PREVIEW
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Does Stephenson keep his spot?
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Will Goldstein & CCJ take advantage of injuries?
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Who tags Bolton?
PORT ADELAIDE VS MELBOURNE PREVIEW
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Can Dixon & Finalyson limit Gawn & Jackson influence?
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Will key forwards get outmarked by May, Lever & Petty?
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Should Rozee finally get tagged?
ROUND 17 TIPS
- The boys discuss the games & enter their tips
Recorded on Wednesday 6 July 2022
TALKING POINTS
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Shez goes in-depth on Roos predicament
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Are the big losses down to system or talent?
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Should priority pick/s be awarded?
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Which experienced players should be chased?
GAME REVIEWS
NORTH MELBOURNE VS GEELONG
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LDU continues breakout season in dominant display
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Lazzaro shows potential off half back
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McKay forward experiment belatedly ends
PORT ADELAIDE VS FREMANTLE
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Port start on fire & finish full of running
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Dead-eyes Gray & Marshall miss gilt edged opportunities late
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Finally pay price for not playing recognized ruck
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Rozee making strong case for AA squad
NORTH MELBOURNE VS COLLINGWOOD PREVIEW
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Can Larkey take advantage if Moore misses?
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Will McKay remain at full back?
PORT ADELAIDE VS GWS PREVIEW
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Who makes way for Clurey & Butters?
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Can Dixon & Finlayson win clearances?
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Will Jonas stop Greene?
ROUND 16 TIPS
- The boys discuss the games & enter their tips
Recorded on Wednesday 29 June 2022
TALKING POINTS
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Shez discusses Geoff Walsh returning to Roos in advisory role
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Should Roos split pick 1 this season?
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AFL belatedly change protected area rule
GAME REVIEWS
NORTH MELBOURNE VS ADELAIDE
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10th consecutive loss with minimum 47 point margin sets unwanted record
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McKay move forward should've been canned at half time
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Only 2 of Goldstein/Xerri/CCJ can play
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Simpkin desperately needs midfield leader Cunnington back
PORT ADELAIDE VS GOLD COAST
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Pivotal win with season on line in finals race
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Marshall revels as new spearhead with Dixon in ruck
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Rozee's class shines again in late AA squad push
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Rising star nomination Jones cements small forward role
GAME PREVIEWS
NORTH MELBOURNE VS GEELONG
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Does McKay play on Hawkins or Cameron?
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Can Larkey, Zurhaar & CCJ take advantage of Stewart absence?
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Which VFL players return to side?
PORT ADELAIDE VS FREMANTLE PREVIEW
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Will Lycett & Butters be risked?
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Can Dixon & Finlayson negate Darcy?
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Should Drew tag or cool Brayshaw?
ROUND 15 TIPS
- The boys discuss the games & enter their tips
Recorded on Tuesday June 21 2022
TALKING POINTS
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We discuss another De Goey off-field indiscretion
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Plus Ebert made a legend & Harvey inducted into HOF
GAME REVIEWS
PORT ADELAIDE VS SYDNEY
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Tackling pressure & intensity key to win
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6 goal blitz to start 2nd half ends contest
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Marshall dominates no.2 key back again
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Rozee the point of difference in midfield
GAME PREVIEWS
NORTH MELBOURNE VS ADELAIDE
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Will the bye spark a form turnaround like 2021?
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Who supports Larkey up forward?
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Can McKay finally get a injury-free run?
ROUND 15 TIPS
- The boys discuss the games & enter their tips
TALKING POINTS
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We discuss the May Melksham fight
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Plus Shez responds to media conjecture about Horne-Francis
GAME REVIEWS
PORT ADELAIDE VS RICHMOND
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Butchering ball i50 costs any chance of win & finals
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No recognized ruck reaps dividends by winning clearances
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Marshall continues breakout season
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Club doctor Mark Fisher owed apology
NORTH MELBOURNE VS GWS
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Lack of pressure again telling in big loss
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Issues are structural and not personnel
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LDU runaway B & F leader
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Curtis shows more promising signs
GAME PREVIEWS
PORT ADELAIDE VS SYDNEY
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Can Clurey stop Buddy?
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Who will stop Heeney?
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Will mid-season Teakle make debut?
ROUND 14 TIPS
- The boys discuss the games & enter their tips
Recorded on Tuesday 7 June 2022
TALKING POINTS
- We discuss the flag credentials of Fremantle & Brisbane
GAME REVIEW
NORTH MELBOURNE VS GOLD COAST
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Another 60+ point loss highlighted by lack of pressure
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2nd quarter ruins promising start
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JHF goal of the season contender the bright spot
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More big losses could spell early end to Noble's tenure
AFL DRAFT
- Shez discusses Harry Sheezel
GAME PREVIEWS
PORT ADELAIDE VS RICHMOND
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Biggest game of Port's season
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Who does Hinkley send to Dusty & Bolton?
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Can Dixon & Marshall assert themselves?
NORTH MELBOURNE VS GWS
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Is Roos upset on the cards?
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Who tags Greene?
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Can Ziebell support Larkey?
ROUND 13 TIPS
- The boys discuss the games & enter their tips
Recorded on Tuesday 31 May 2022
TALKING POINTS
- We discuss Hinkley's tenure at Port & increasing discontent from supporters
ROUND 11 REVIEW
NORTH MELBOURNE VS ST KILDA
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Another 50 point loss after week of turmoil
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No tagger on Hill & Sinclair proves costly
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Goldstein stands up against Ryder & Marshall duo
PORT ADELAIDE VS ESSENDON
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Missed opportunity for % boosting win
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Houston continues red-hot form
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Dixon makes much anticipated season debut
GAME PREVIEW
NORTH MELBOURNE VS GOLD COAST
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Can Roos cause upset in 1st Darwin match?
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Should Noble restart Turner's tagging role?
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Will Larkey receive more support?
ALL AUSTRALIAN CONTENDERS
- We discuss the contenders for 1st AA selection
ROUND 12 TIPS
- The boys discuss the games & enter their tips
Recorded on Tuesday 25 May 2022
TALKING POINTS
- We discuss the Roos's recruiting team exodus, disenchantment with Noble & players putting off contract talks
ROUND 10 REVIEW
PORT ADELAIDE VS GEELONG
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Huge opportunity blown to square ledger
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Allir comprehensively beaten again by elite forward
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Cats dominate Wines, Drew & SPP in contested ball
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Farrell clinical kicking, Houston career game & Clurey beats Hawkins
NORTH MELBOURNE VS MELBOURNE
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Step forward after beltings in recent weeks
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Backline hold up admirably with -40 inside 50 count
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LDU & Greenwood lead tackling pressure
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Scott the standout across half forward
ROUND 11 PREVIEWS
PORT ADELAIDE VS ESSENDON
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Can Marshall dominate no.2 key backs?
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Will Bergman return after illness?
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Can Clurey & Jonas restrict Wright & Stringer?
NORTH MELBOURNE VS ST KILDA
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Who will play on match winner King in McKay's absence?
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Will Noble tag Hill & Gresham?
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Can Goldstein & Xerri limit much vaunted Marshall & Ryder duo?
ROUND 11 TIPS
- The boys discuss the games & enter their tips
Recorded on Wednesday 14 April 2022
TALKING POINTS
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Our teams occupy bottom 2
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We discuss hands in the back + running past man on the mark
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Plus Ryder's 2 match ban
ROUND 4 REVIEW
PORT ADELAIDE VS MELBOURNE
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Keepings off game plan didn't give us a chance
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Poor kicking at goal again
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Kicking high to May, Lever & Gawn was poor execution
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Drew, Clurey, Jonas & Bergman stand up
NORTH MELBOURNE VS SYDNEY
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Much improved effort after round 3 performance
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Cough off 14 point 4th quarter lead
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Ziebell's move forward works wonders
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JHF's best game yet
ROUND 5 PREVIEWS
PORT ADELAIDE VS CARLTON
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Who replaces Wines?
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Will Allir and Gray return?
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Should Rozee be moved to half back?
NORTH MELBOURNE VS WESTERN BULLDOGS
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Can Roos bounce back from last year's clash?
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Will midfields go head to head?
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What will be the team changes?
ROUND 5 TIPS
- The boys discuss the games & enter their tips
Recorded on Wednesday 14 April 2022
TALKING POINTS
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Our teams occupy bottom 2
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We discuss hands in the back + running past man on the mark
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Plus Ryder's 2 match ban
ROUND 4 REVIEW
PORT ADELAIDE VS MELBOURNE
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Keepings off game plan didn't give us a chance
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Poor kicking at goal again
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Kicking high to May, Lever & Gawn was poor execution
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Drew, Clurey, Jonas & Bergman stand up
NORTH MELBOURNE VS SYDNEY
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Much improved effort after round 3 performance
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Cough off 14 point 4th quarter lead
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Ziebell's move forward works wonders
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JHF's best game yet
ROUND 5 PREVIEWS
PORT ADELAIDE VS CARLTON
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Who replaces Wines?
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Will Allir and Gray return?
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Should Rozee be moved to half back?
NORTH MELBOURNE VS WESTERN BULLDOGS
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Can Roos bounce back from last year's clash?
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Will midfields go head to head?
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What will be the team changes?
ROUND 5 TIPS
- The boys discuss the games & enter their tips
Recorded on Tuesday 30 March 2022
TALKING POINTS
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Buddy the last player to kick 1000 goals?
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Should the Eagles Roos game have been played?
ROUND 2 REVIEW
PORT ADELAIDE VS HAWTHORN
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Port don't show up for 2nd home game in a row
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Concede 4 goals from kick-ins after 6 total in 2022 H & A
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Boak, Wines, Amon & Butters rack up disposals but have no impact
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SPP only player to stand up
NORTH MELBOURNE VS EAGLES
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Roos notch 1st win but unimpressive vs depleted Eagles side
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Midfield depth further tested with LDU & Thomas injuries
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Larkey's class the difference
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Greenwood's recruitment looks a masterstroke early
PORT ADELAIDE VS ADELAIDE
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Will Hinkley finally make a selection statement?
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Can Wines regain Brownlow form?
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Should Dixon be brought straight back?
NORTH MELBOURNE VS BRISBANE
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Can Roos upset Lions at Gabba fortress?
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Will Noble send tag to Neale?
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Can McKay & Corr limit Daniher & Cameron?
ROUND 3 TIPS
- The boys discuss the games & enter their tips
Recorded on Monday 21 March 2022
TALKING POINTS
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Docherty's inspirational return
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Remarkable debuts from mature agers Jack Hayes & Nick Martin
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Our thoughts on Beveridge's tirade on Tom Morris
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Plus Fox Sports sacking Morris for homophobic, sexist & racist comments towards ex-colleague
ROUND 1 REVIEW
PORT ADELAIDE VS BRISBANE
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Concede 6 of last 7 goals to extend Gabba losing streak
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Duursma, Gray, Rozee, Allir & McKenzie all spend > 10 minutes on bench with injuries
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Houston clear BOG as permanent midfielder
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Dixon absence telling with little impact from Georgiades, Marshall & Finlayson
NORTH MELBOURNE VS HAWTHORN
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McKay's early concussion proves costly with Lewis dominating
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Win clearances, but lack of tackles a big area for improvement
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JHF shows glimpses of superstar potential
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LDU continues 2020 back end form
ROUND 2 PREVIEW
PORT ADELAIDE VS HAWTHORN
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Can Skinner replace Allir's intercepting ability?
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Will reigning Brownlow medalist Wines bounce back after down game?
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Who will match up on Wingard, Gunston & Sicily?
NORTH MELBOURNE VS EAGLES
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Can Roos notch 1st W against decimated line up?
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Should Noble persist with 3 tall forward set up?
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Will Stephenson & Thomas step up in midfield?
ROUND 2 TIPS
- The boys discuss the games & enter their tips
Recorded on 6th December 2021
PORT ADELAIDE SEASON REVIEW
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Allir AA CHB after shrewd recruitment
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List depth enables top 2 finish despite 15 surgeries on list
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Prelim final a massive fail & blows another flag opportunity
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Will Butters, Duursma, Rozee & Bergman provide more midfield support?
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Can Powell-Pepper get back to debut season form?
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Plus Naks's best 22, 2021 grade & 2022 projection
28th November 2021
NORTH MELBOURNE SEASON REVIEW
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Was it the best wooden spoon season in recent memory?
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Positional changes for Ziebell, Hall & Turner works wonders
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Is Simpkin ready to captain after maiden B & F win?
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The player that needs a big 2022 after his 2020 career year
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Can Horne-Francis live up to the hype of his SANFL final performance?
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Plus Shez's best 22, 2021 grade & 2022 projection
Recorded on 28 November 2021
FOOTY NEWS FLASH
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Naks pays tribute to PAFC GOAT Russell Ebert
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Shez discusses Roos swooping in to select Greenwood
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Is De Goey on his last chance?
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Plus Jones becomes 1st AFL player to retire from vaccine mandate
DRAFT RECAP
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Low picks compared to prior years
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No. of WA & SA picks increase with less COVID-19 disruptions
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WA teams target local kids
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Was lack of live draft night trading a surprise?
Recorded on 20 October 2021
TRADE PERIOD REVIEW
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Cerra & Dawson biggest names to move in quiet period
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Should clubs be allowed to trade cap space?
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Will contracted players be traded out against their will in future?
NORTH MELBOURNE RECAP
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Where is Coleman-Jones's best position?
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Contracted MacPherson unwilling to move in salary dump
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Are any delisted free agents worth a look?
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Horne-Francis a lock at pick 1
PORT ADELAIDE RECAP
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Was O'Meara worth a 1st rounder?
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Is Finlayson in the best 22?
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Ladhams pushed out to move up 4 picks
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Who Port should target at pick 12?
Recorded on 28 September 2021
GAME REVIEW
MELBOURNE VS WESTERN BULLDOGS
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Dees break 57 year flag drought with 100-7 run-on
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Jackson, Petracca, Oliver & Viney blow game open at centre clearances
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Dees midfield quality overpowers Dogs depth
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Bottom 6 all contribute key roles
TALKING POINTS
- Naks recaps Wines winning Port's 1st Brownlow
TRADE NEWS
NORTH MELBOURNE
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Shez discusses Roos moves
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What should be the trade compo for Tarrant's Tigers move?
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How Coleman-Jones fits into 22?
- Possibility of rookie listing new coach Lynch
PORT ADELAIDE
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Naks discusses Port's potential moves
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Why is Ladhams on trade table?
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Who should be the targets to upgrade FB & midfield depth?
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Plus we discuss Carlton appointing Voss for 2nd head coaching role
Recorded on 14 September 2021
GAME REVIEWS
PORT ADELAIDE VS WESTERN BULLDOGS PREVIEW
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Most insipid performance since 2007 GF
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Port didn't want to compete from 1st bounce
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Thinness of midfield shown up vs Dogs depth
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Small forwards don't fire a shot
MELBOURNE VS GEELONG
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Game effectively over at 1/4 time
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Dees explosive mids too strong for one-paced Cats
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Gawn produces an all-time ruck performance
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Cats need to inject youth to stay in contention
TRADE NEWS
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Who can the Roos target?
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Any delisted or un-contracted players worth a look?
BROWNLOW TIPS
- We enter our Brownlow fancies & smokies?
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Recorded on 6 September 2021
FOOTY NEWS FLASH
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We discuss Toby Greene's 3 week ban
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Shez recaps Roos's delistings
TALKING POINTS
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Who shouldn't be in and should be in AA team
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Shez discusses draft prospects from WA & SA
GAME REVIEWS
PORT ADELAIDE VS GEELONG REVIEW
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Port's most even performance of year
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Allir BOG in Q1 free of manning Cameron
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Last year's other recruit Fantasia shows class
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Duursma returns to form with best game of 2021
WESTERN BULLDOGS VS BRISBANE REVIEW
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Dogs midfield depth wins the match
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Bailey Smith & Zac Bailey the next superstars
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Lions injuries expose list depth
GEELONG VS GWS REVIEW
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Henry stands up in Stewart-like role
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Esava not prolific but structurally important
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Hawkins gets revenge on Taylor
PORT ADELAIDE VS WESTERN BULLDOGS PREVIEW
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Does Georgiades regain his spot?
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Should Martin return to face Lycett?
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Will Beveridge tag Allir?
MELBOURNE VS GEELONG PREVIEW
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Can Hawkins, Cameron, Rohan & Esava beat Lever, May & Petty?
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What are the midfield match ups?
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Will Stanley limit Gawn's influence?
Recorded on 23 August 2021
FOOTY NEWS FLASH
- TAS & SA host finals at expense of VIC, WA & QLD
TALKING POINTS
- Unlucky omissions & lucky inclusions in 40 man AA squad
GAME REVIEWS
PORT ADELAIDE VS WESTERN BULLDOGS REVIEW
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Port finally notches a scalp in last H & A round
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Big guns Wines, Boak & Gray clutch with last 3 goals
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Lycett monsters Dogs makeshift rucks
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Drew's tagging role limits Libba's influence
NORTH MELBOURNE VS ADELAIDE REVIEW
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Roos's form tapered off last 2.5 rounds
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Goldsteins's hitouts don't translate into clearance win
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Team's inexperience forward of centre proves costly
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Thomas, Simpkin, Larkey & Hall stand out again
PORT ADELAIDE VS GEELONG PREVIEW
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Does Marshall make way for Fantasia?
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Can Port's mids slow down entries to Hawkins, Cameron & Rohan?
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Will Dixon return to form with no Stewart help?
WEEK ONE FINALS TIPS
- The boys enter their tips & discuss the 3 remaining finals
Recorded on 16 August 2021
FOOTY NEWS FLASH
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Pre-finals bye scrapped
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Should Melbourne teams play home finals without crowds
GAME REVIEWS
PORT ADELAIDE VS CARLTON REVIEW
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Port kick last 19 goals of match
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Allir intercepts everything down back
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Marshall justifies Hinkley's faith
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Rozee & Butters high in score involvements
NORTH MELBOURNE VS SYDNEY REVIEW
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Roos seal wooden spoon/Jason Horne
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Impressive response in 2nd half to make a game of it
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Simpkin another consistent performance
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Ford & Comben show promise up forward
PORT ADELAIDE VS WESTERN BULLDOGS PREVIEW
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Can Port get a scalp?
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Will Wines match Bont in the middle?
NORTH MELBOURNE VS ADELAIDE PREVIEW
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Can Roos end season on a high?
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Will any youngsters be blooded?
ROUND 23 TIPS
- The boys enter their tips & discuss other teams
Recorded on 9 August 2021
TALKING POINTS
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Was Tex's 6 match ban for racial slur too light?
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Does Greene deserve 2 weeks?
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How did Selwood & Starcevich get off for head high bumps?
GAME REVIEWS
NORTH MELBOURNE VS RICHMOND
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Roos wasteful 1st half proves costly
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Lack of tackle pressure for 1st time post-bye
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Simpkin + McKay lead from front again
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Lesser likes Mahony + Taylor shine
PORT ADELAIDE VS ADELAIDE REVIEW
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Port lucky poor 1st half did not cost 4 points
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Allir saves the day with record 10 intercept marks
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Rozee & Butters electric in low scoring game
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Wines's contested i50 marks adds new element to his game
NORTH MELBOURNE VS SYDNEY PREVIEW
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Should youngsters be rotated in & out?
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Can McKay halt Buddy's race to 1000 goals?
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Will Roos seal Jason Horne pick?
PORT ADELAIDE VS CARLTON
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Should McKay & Walsh be rested for dead rubber?
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Can Dixon bounce back vs Weitering?
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Will Rozee, Butters, Gray & Fantasia run amok vs loose Blues defence?
UNDER-RECOGNIZED PLAYERS
- Future skipper Graham & nuggety Schoenberg earn praise
ROUND 22 TIPS
- The boys enter their tips & discuss other teams
Recorded on 3 August 2021
TALKING POINTS
- Our thoughts on the Clarkson-Mitchell handover debacle
FOOTY NEWS FLASH
- We discuss Viney's 2 week suspension for serious misconduct
NORTH MELBOURNE VS GEELONG REVIEW
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Cats keepings-off style tough to watch
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Ziebell & Hall continue to thrive down back
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Simpkin, JDU & Phillips carry load in midfield
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McKay picks up another scalp in Hawkins
PORT ADELAIDE VS GWS REVIEW
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Port win 3 in a row at 2nd home Marvel
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Amon's BOG continues AA squad quality year
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4 tall forwards kick 10 of 15 goals
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Butters, Rozee & Duursma all critical in 4th
NORTH MELBOURNE VS RICHMOND PREVIEW
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Can Roos finally dash Tigers's finals hopes?
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Will AA worthy McKay match up on Riewoldt & Lynch?
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Who does Noble send to Stack & Bolton?
PORT ADELAIDE VS ADELAIDE REVIEW
- Will there be a crowd allowed?
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Should Showdown specialist Gray be rushed back?
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Can Port maintain hold on double chance?
UNDER-RECOGNIZED PLAYERS
- Lockdown Bews & emerging Cummings earn praise
ROUND 21 TIPS
- The boys enter their tips and discuss other teams
Recorded on 26 July 2021
FOOTY NEWS FLASH
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Was Buddy's errant elbow worthy of 1 match ban?
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Should Pickett have been suspended for Richards hit?
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Where will the Grand Final be held?
PORT ADELAIDE VS COLLINGWOOD REVIEW
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Port's quick ball movement & handballs the difference
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Drew BOG & leads midfield in Wines's 1st down game
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Marshall responds to critics with career game
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Amon's consistency stands out again
NORTH MELBOURNE VS CARLTON REVIEW
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Roos take another step forward in rebuild
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Sev-Larkey kicks 7 against 2 quality defenders
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Thomas & Stephenson continue hot form & hit scoreboard
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Scott, Atu & Phillips all have career best games
PORT ADELAIDE VS GWS PREVIEW
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Can Port retain 4th spot?
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Who matches up on Greene, Kelly & Whitfield?
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Will Hinkley send a stopper to Haynes?
NORTH MELBOURNE VS GEELONG PREVIEW
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Can Roos respond to test vs top 4 side?
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Will McKay stop Hawkins?
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Can Larkey kick another bag against Cats stingy back 6?
UNDER-RECOGNIZED PLAYERS
- Dour Roughead & Jones's career revival
ROUND 20 TIPS
- The boys enter their tips and discuss other teams
Recorded on 19 July 2021
FOOTY NEWS FLASH
- Will COVID-19 VIC & NSW outbreaks spell end of season?
PORT ADELAIDE VS ST KILDA REVIEW
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Severely depleted side's best win of season
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Wines yet another BOG in commanding performance
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Georgiades pushes forward Rising Star claims
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McKenzie & Burton dominant down back
NORTH MELBOURNE VS ESSSENDON REVIEW
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Roos push Dons all the way until last 10 minutes
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Long road trips catches up with youngsters
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Thomas, LDU & Jy pick up slack in Cunnington's absence
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Phillips's best game in & under
PORT ADELAIDE VS COLLINGWOOD PREVIEW
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Can Port get a W in Boak's 300th?
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Will Marshall make way with Georgidias & Ladhams impressing?
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Who do Duursma, Hartlett & Rozee replace?
NORTH MELBOURNE VS CARLTON PREVIEW
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Who wins the McKay twin match up?
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Can Larkey beat Weitering?
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Will Turner be sent to Walsh or Betts?
UNDER-RECOGNIZED PLAYERS
- No-name Highmore & bargain basement Hind earn praise
ROUND 19 TIPS
- The boys enter their tips and discuss other teams
Recorded on 13 July 2021
NORTH MELBOURNE VS WEST COAST REVIEW
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Could mark the turning point of the rebuild
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Stephenson's career best game
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Goldstein runs Nic Nat into ground with 2 goals
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Larkey & Zurhaar combine for 5 out of 10 goals
PORT ADELAIDE VS MELBOURNE REVIEW
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Port now 0-4 against top 4, clearly a rung below the best
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Petracca & Oliver a class above Boak & Drew
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Confusing selection pushes AA contender Allir into ruck
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Cursed Butters goes down with injury again
NORTH MELBOURNE VS ESSENDON PREVIEW
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Can Goldstein, Cunnington, Simpkin & LDU win the midfield battle?
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Who does Noble send to Stringer & Parish?
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Will there be any unforced changes to a winning side?
PORT ADELAIDE VS ST KILDA PREVIEW
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Does Ladhams return to face Marshall & Ryder duo?
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Who do Hartlett & Duursma replace?
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Will Allir be played as permanent key back?
UNDER-RECOGNIZED PLAYERS
- Pivotal Petty & rejuvenated Hall earn praise
ROUND 18 TIPS
- The boys enter their tips and discuss other teams
Recorded on 6 July 2021
FOOTY NEWS FLASH
- Mitchell takes over from Clarko in 2023
TALKING POINTS
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Is the Tigers era over?
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Will Giants make the finals?
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Was high scoring a distant memory?
NORTH MELBOURNE VS WESTERN BULLDOGS REVIEW
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100 point improvement from Good Friday fixture
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4th quarter inaccuracy costly
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Cunnington in Brownlow votes again
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Zurhaar continues stellar form turnaround
PORT ADELAIDE VS HAWTHORN REVIEW
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Port kick 9 of 1st 10 goals
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Lack of ruthless streak preventv% boosting win
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Wines strengthens Brownlow case
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Boak 25+ in 15/15 games
NORTH MELBOURNE VS WEST COAST PREVIEW
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Can Roos plunge Eagles into deeper hole?
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Who comes in from VFL side?
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Which key forward will McKay take?
PORT ADELAIDE VS MELBOURNE PREVIEW
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Does Port get 1st scalp above them on ladder?
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Will Butters make immediate impact?
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Can Marshall & Georgiades keep Lever occupied
DRAFT NEWS
- Shez discusses leading candidates for no.1 pick
ROUND 16 TIPS
- The boys enter their tips and discuss other teams
TALKING POINTS
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Did Buddy deserve more than a fine for Leinart hit?
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Can Tigers still win the flag?
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Who are the flag favourites? And who makes & misses the top 8?
NORTH MELBOURNE VS GOLD COAST REVIEW
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North dominant in clearance and contested possessions
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Larkey & Zurhaar produce best games of year up forward
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LDU commanding contested & defensive performance
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McKay-Tarrant partnership starting to click
PORT ADELAIDE VS SYDNEY REVIEW
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Port show resilience to kick last 2 goals
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Boak's 2nd half run & composure telling in result
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Dixon the most influential player in the air
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Drew continues breakout season with super defensive effort
NORTH MELBOURNE VS WESTERN BULLDOGS PREVIEW
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Can North redeem themselves after Good Friday?
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Do Roos have depth to match Dogs deep midfield?
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Will McKay stop red-hot Naughton?
PORT ADELAIDE VS HAWTHORN PREVIEW
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Will Port spoil 2004 flag player Burgoyne's 400th?
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Can Port get much needed % boosting win?
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Does Ladhams play against Hawks ruck duo?
UNDER-RECOGNIZED PLAYERS
- Mature-ager Corbett & dashing Hayward earn praise
ROUND 14 TIPS
- The boys enter their tips and discuss other teams
TALKING POINTS
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Did Selwood deserve suspension for Dale incident?
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The boys discuss the languishing Suns & Blues
PORT ADELAIDE VS GOLD COAST REVIEW
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Training drill for Port with no presssure from Suns
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Motlop best when it mattered most with end-to-end gut running
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Allir bounces back with commanding performance
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But not ruthless enough in 4th to gain % ground on Brisbane
NORTH MELBOURNE VS BRISBANE REVIEW
- North competitive, but Lions's bigger bodies prevail in wet
- Larkey beats Andrews & continues recent form
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Simpkin & Cunnington shoulder heavy load in middle
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Back 6 needs to be bolstered with more youthful mix
PORT ADELAIDE VS SYDNEY PREVIEW
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Does Williams make long awaited debut?
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Should Ladhams or Georgiades play?
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Will Lienart be trusted to take Papley?
NORTH MELBOURNE VS GOLD COAST PREVIEW
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Does VFL dominance earn recall for Phillips?
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Can McKay take another scalp in King?
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Will Goldstein take advantage vs Suns rucks?
UNDER-RECOGNIZED PLAYERS
- Unheralded Powell & electric McCarthy earn praise
ROUND 14 TIPS
- The boys enter their tips and discuss other teams
FOOTY NEWS FLASH
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The boys discuss Bucks's legacy at Pies
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Which coach should replace him?
TALKING POINTS
- Our take on Mackay sent straight to tribunal for hit on Clark
PORT ADELAIDE VS GEELONG REVIEW
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McKenzie, Allir & Jonas no match for Hawkins, Cameron + Rohan
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Henry + Stewart dominate air with Port lacking composure
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Dixon & Rozee back to best
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Port's record vs top 8 will cost them double chance
NORTH MELBOURNE VS GWS REVIEW
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Roos better team for majority, but run out of legs
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Composure with ball, disposal + i50 efficiency the highlights
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Cunnington, Simpkin, LDU & Thomas beat more hardened GWS mids
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Zurhaar & Mahony best games for club
PORT ADELAIDE VS GOLD COAST PREVIEW
- Will Port get a much needed % boosting win?
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Should Lycett/Ladhams dominate?
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Can Dixon beat Collins?
NORTH MELBOURNE VS BRISBANE PREVIEW
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Can Roos back up vs deep Lions midfield?
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Who does Turner tag?
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Should Walker play?
UNDER-RECOGNIZED PLAYERS
- Monster Darcy & nippy Close earn praise
ROUND 14 TIPS
- The boys enter their tips and discuss other teams
Recorded on 8 June 2021
FOOTY NEWS FLASH
-
Mid season draft recap
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Shez reviews Edwards & Ham picks for North
TALKING POINTS
- The boys discuss Goodes rejecting HOF nomination
ROUND 12 REVIEW
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Dees cement themselves as no.1 flag contender
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Blues remain winless against top 8
NORTH MELBOURNE VS GWS PREVIEW
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Will Tarrant make his long awaited injury return?
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Can Roos mids match Kelly, Taranto, Hopper & Ward?
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Will key forwards exploit Davis & Taylor absences?
PORT ADELAIDE VS GEELONG PREVIEW
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Will Ken drop Marshall, Georgiades or Ladhams?
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Are McKenzie/Aliir/Jonas capable of stopping Hawkins/Cameron/Rohan?
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Can Port pass test against top 4 side?
UNDER-RECOGNIZED PLAYERS
- Damaging Seedsman & role player Cunningham earn praise
ROUND 13 TIPS
- The boys enter their tips and discuss other teams
Recorded on 25 May 2021
TALKING POINTS
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The boys have their say on Plowman, Holman & Pickett suspensions
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Tayla Harris departs Carlton's AFLW team after pay dispute
NORTH MELBOURNE VS ESSENDON REVIEW
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Roos lack effort in training drill for Bombers
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Lack of height in defence exposed badly
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Another Thomas breakout game
PORT ADELAIDE VS COLLINGWOOD REVIEW
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Port poor but critical win to keep touch with top 4
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Taking game on in 4th quarter pays dividends
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Farrell career best game & McKenzie brilliant return to AFL
MID SEASON DRAFT
- Jacob Edwards likely to land at Roos with pick 1
PORT ADELAIDE VS FREMANTLE PREVIEW
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Can Wines & Jonas restrict hot Fyfe?
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Will Rozee keep his spot?
NORTH MELBOURNE VS ST KLDA PREVIEW
- Will Xerri play after dominant VFL game?
- Can Roos enter the bye with a win?
UNDER-RECOGNIZED PLAYERS
- Mid season draftees Snelling & Noble earn plaudits
ROUND 11 TIPS
- The boys enter their tips and discuss other teams
Recorded on 18 May 2021
PRIORITY PICK DEBATE
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Do Roos deserve & should they ask for one?
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How does the AFL decide who gets a priority rick?
PORT ADELAIDE VS WESTERN BULLDOGS REVIEW
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Port starts poorly & fall 2 games behind Dogs in race for top 2
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When Port lose clearances & contested possessions, they lose
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Wines & Boak mighty, but needed more support to match Dogs 5 elite mids
NORTH MELBOURNE VS HAWTHORN REVIEW
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Roos show steely resolve to win after 32 point deficit
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Cunnington & Simpkin record breaking effort
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Goldstein ruck masterclass, Hall in career best form, Thomas getting better
PORT ADELAIDE VS COLLINGWOOD PREVIEW
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Will Ladhams step up vs Grundy?
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Can Dixon kick an long overdue bag vs Moore?
NORTH MELBOURNE VS ESSENDON PREVIEW
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Will Noble send a tag to red-hot Parish?
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Can Larkey take advantage of Dons keys backs?
ROUND 10 TIPS
- The boys enter their tips and discuss other teams
Recorded on 10 May 2021
0-22.18 SPECIAL GUEST MATTY BONNICI (HOST OF 'TALKING CITY' ON 1116SEN & LIFELONG COLLINGWOOD FAN)
- Matty's role on SEN1116 and how he got into it
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Pies supporter's perspective on Eddie's departure
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2020 trade period PR disaster
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Is Bucks's time up as coach?
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Should Cox & De Goey be used as trade bait?
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Prison bars guernsey debate
22.19-51.23 EPISODE 9
NORTH MELBOURNE VS COLLINGWOOD REVIEW
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Pies dominate contested ball & clearances early
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Hall & McKay continue to shine down back
PORT ADELAIDE VS ADELAIDE REVIEW
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Port bounce back by winning contested possessions
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Clurey BOG in career best game & Lycett suspension
NORTH MELBOURNE VS HAWTHORN PREVIEW
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Can McKay restrict Koschitzke?
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Will LDU & Simpkin expose Hawks mids lack of pace?
PORT ADELAIDE VS WESTERN BULLDOGS PREVIEW
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Should Ladhams or Hayes replace Lycett?
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Can Port negate best midfield brigade in the comp?
ROUND 9 TIPS
- The boys enter their tips and discuss other teams
Recorded on 4 May 2021
FOOTY NEWS FLASH
- Another WA COVID-19 scare results in no crowd for derby
TALKING POINTS
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AFL admits Cameron mark should've been paid
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McCartin cops 5 match ban for jaw punch in VFL
PORT ADELAIDE VS BRISBANE REVIEW
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Ports fails 2nd test on road against flag contender
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Smashed in contested ball & countless missed tackles
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BOG Andews takes advantage of poor i50 entries
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Only Wines, Drew & Allir get pass marks
NORTH MELBOURNE VS MELBOURNE REVIEW
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Roos produce best footy of season in 1st half
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Lack of experience prevents win in the end
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Hall & Turner career resurgences in new roles
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Cunnington dominant in clearances
NORTH MELBOURNE VS COLLINGWOOD PREIVEW
- Can Roos notch 1st win in their best chance yet?
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Will Stephenson prove Pies wrong?
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Can Cunnington & Simpkin outplay below-par Pies midfield?
PORT ADELAIDE VS ADELAIDE PREVIEW
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Can Port bounce back again after a listless loss?
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Will Clurey nullify Tex?
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Should Marshall & Hartlett keep their places?
UNDER-RATED SURPRISE PACKETS
- Miller & McStay earn praise from Shez & Naks
ROUND 8 TIPS
- Naks takes 2 point lead
Recorded on 26 April 2021
FOOTY NEWS FLASH
- Roos forced to isolate for 14 days after WA lockdown
TALKING POINTS
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Players taking set shots exploiting stand rule loophole
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Ladder takes shapes with Dogs & Dees top 4 locks nearly
NORTH MELBOURNE VS FREMANTLE REVIEW
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Inconsistent Roos only play well in 1st and 3rd quarters
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Ziebell putting together strong case for AA spot
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Composure from Powell & Phillips stand out
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North missing 2nd key forward to support Larkey
PORT ADELAIDE VS ST KILDA REVIEW
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Port clinical against down on confidence Saints
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Jonas & Allir mark everything
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Amon sneaky AA contender & Wines AA lock
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Houston to stay in midfield with likes of Frederick emerging
2022 DRAFT PROSPECTS
- No.1 pick contenders Daicos & Horne impress
NORTH MELBOURNE VS MELBOURNE PREVIEW
- Can Goldstein give Roos mids first-use & beat Gawn?
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Will Ben Brown return to face former side?
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Who matches up on Petracca in midfield & down back?
PORT ADELAIDE VS BRISBANE PREVIEW
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Can Port land big scalp away from home?
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Does Drew keep Rockliff out?
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Will Ladhams return as 2nd ruck?
UNDER-RATED SURPRISE PACKETS
- Farrar & Laverde earn praise from Shez & Naks
ROUND 7 TIPS
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Shez maintains 2 point margin
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Will Tigers respond & knock off unbeaten Dogs?
Recorded on 20 April 2021
FOOTY NEWS FLASH
- 3rd time lucky Lions upset Crows in AFLW grand final
TALKING POINTS
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The boys' take on $20,000 fine for Collingwood
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Shez's thoughts on Duncan avoiding ban for knocking out Hall
PORT ADELAIDE VS CARLTON REVIEW
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Mature win after Houston & Hartlett injuries with other sore bodies
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Allir shuts down McKay plus saves countless goals
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Classy Gray the difference to half-time
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Dixon, Georgiades & Marshall forward trio dominates
NORTH MELBOURNE VS GEELONG REVIEW
- Another step forward in rebuild with 4 quarter effort
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Experienced Ziebell, Cunnington & Goldstein lead from the front
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McKay, Bonar, Atu & Young excel down back
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Simpkin, Powell, Stephenson & Larkey all impressive
PORT ADELAIDE VS ST KILDA PREVIEW
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Will Saints respond again to a blowout loss?
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Do Ladhams and Rockliff return to line-up?
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Who comes in if Houston misses?
NORTH MELBOURNE VS FREMANTLE PREVIEW
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Will Roos rest some experienced players?
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Which players match up on Brayshaw, Fyfe and Mundy?
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Who lines up on Walters?
SNEAKY AA CONTENDERS
- Salem & Pickett earn praise from Naks & Shez
ROUND 6 TIPS
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Naks's perfect round reduces lead to 2
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Will Dees knock off Tigers in their biggest test so far?
Recorded on 12 April 2021
FOOTY NEWS FLASH
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The boys's takes on suspensions for Daniel & Cunnington, and Harbrow not cited
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top 2 seeds Crows & Lions reach AFLW grand final
TALKING POINTS
- Man-on-mark rule allows defenders to move around behind the mark
NORTH MELBOURNE VS ADELAIDE REVIEW
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Roos promising for 3/4 quarters, but fall away in 4th
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Injuries, inside 50 efficiency & goal kicking falter again
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Powell's hand balling, Phillips's kicking & Lazzarro's speed the highlights
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Ben McKay takes points vs Tex in another step forward
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Will Walker, Xerri, Tyson, Atu & Menadue press claims in VFL
PORT ADELAIDE VS RICHMOND REVIEW
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Port reverses clearance dominance in prelim final
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Gutsy win with 6 players hobbled by end
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Allir beats Riewoldt, Lachie Jones impressive debut & Drew steps up late
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Gray comes up clutch again with goal & rushed behind
NORTH MELBOURNE VS GEELONG PREVIEW
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Who comes in for McDonald & Zurhaar?
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Will Phillips run with Selwood?
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Who matches up on Hawkins, Cameron & Danger?
PORT ADELAIDE VS CARLTON PREVIEW
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Who takes Cripps in middle & up forward?
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Can Aliir beat Harry McKay 1-on-1?
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Does Marshall come back in?
ROUND 5 TIPS
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The boys enter their tips with Shez still holding 4 point lead
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Will Dogs & Swans stay unbeaten?
Recorded on 5 April 2021
FOOTY NEWS FLASH
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The boys's takes on if new rules are causing more blowouts
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Pies come from behind win vs Roos & Melbourne upset Freo in AFLW finals
TALKING POINTS
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Recent rebuilds by Lions, Melbourne & Carlton track well behind North Melbourne
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Can clubs pry away any of the 8 unsigned 1st rounders from 2019 draft?
NORTH MELBOURNE VS WESTERN BULLDOGS REVIEW
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Dogs midfield run rampant, particularly after half-time
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Bruce & Naughton dominate undermanned defence missing Tarrant & Corr
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Simpkin & LDU too many turnovers in out-of-character performance
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Powell, Phillips & Lazzaro with impressive glimpses
PORT ADELAIDE VS WEST COAST REVIEW
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Port loses games in first 10 minutes in really disappointing effort
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Midfielders only turned up after half-time
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Aliir fails 1st big test conceding 5 contested marks to Allen
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Pass marks to Duursma, Marshall & Georgiades duo
NORTH MELBOURNE VS ADELAIDE PREVIEW
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Will Roos turn in a Shinboner performance?
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Can Ben McKay blanket red-hot Tex?
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Will Simpkin, LDU & Cunnington beat Sloane, Laird & Keays?
PORT ADELAIDE VS TIGERS PREVIEW
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Can Port re-establish flag credentials?
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Who takes Dusty around stoppages?
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Will Port learn from kicking high to Gov & Barrass?
ROUND 4 TIPS
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Nicks deserves huge credit for Crows rebuild so far
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Goodwin's Dees bank 3 wins early without 2 key forwards
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The boys enter their tips with Shez still holding 4 point lead
Recorded on 30 March 2021
FOOTY NEWS FLASH
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The boys have their say on un-watchable VFL rules & loophole for suspended players
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AFL admits umpire error in Blicavs decision, after Butler call in round 1
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AFLW finals fixture with Lions & Crows enjoying week 1 bye
TALKING POINTS
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Is 2 weeks fair for Sam Reid knocking out Fyfe?
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Should Chris Scott & Neale be sanctioned for ugly 1/4 time incident?
NORTH MELBOURNE VS GOLD COAST REVIEW
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Kids showed promise & fight until the end despite big loss
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Game plan solid, but breaks down with poor inside 50 execution
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Lazzaro & Tom Powell highlight impressive crop of youngsters
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Atley's form belies 200+ game experience
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Will Phillips eye-catching contest work in VFL
PORT ADELAIDE VS ESEENDON REVIEW
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Learnt from slow start in round 1 with 5.1 to nil opening
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Georgiades creates selection dilemma after Marshall's late withdrawal
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Houston elite I50 kicking, Butters career high disposals & improved spread from Wines
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Goals from back 50 increased significantly vs 2020
NORTH MELBOURNE VS WESTERN BULLDOGS
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Who matches up on red-hot Bont?
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Will Xerri be selected to support Larkey?
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How can North be competitive?
PORT ADELAIDE VS WEST COAST PREVIEW
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Will Port replicate 2019 dirty ball tactic vs Gov & Barass?
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Can long-time understudy Lycett nullify Nic Nat dominance?
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Who matches up on Josh Kennedy, Darling, Allen & Liam Ryan?
ROUND 3 TIPS
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The boys enter their tips with Shez jumping to a unassailable 4 point lead
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Huge props to Tex Walker for career resurgence
Recorded on 23 March 2021
FOOTY NEWS FLASH
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Boys have their say on the new rules. Loophole for set shots & subbing out players questioned
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AFL Tribunal finally bans a star, suspending Danger for 3 after bump & what can be done to stop accidental knees to the head if anything?
TALKING POINTS
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Is Dusty taggable and do Swans have best list from 2020 bottom 8 clubs?
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Free kick to Butler for Ward tackle ump error & Stef Martin ensures Grundy fails English battle this time
PORT ADELAIDE VS NORTH MELBOURNE REVIEW
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Roos start better with fierce pressure, but lacked polish in the end
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Port break game open in 2nd quarter but fail to extend margin with Roos winning 2 quarters
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New year, same Boak, new recruit Fantasia’s fast start, Drew & Aliir impress
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LDU starts on fire, Stephenson maintained the fire & Tom Powell shows sparks in promising debut
NORTH MELBOURNE VS GOLD COAST PREVIEW
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LDU & Simpkin led midfield must take advantage of Rowell-less Suns to be a chance.
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Will senior leaders return this week or Noble blood more youngsters like Phillips?
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Big Ben (McKay) continue solid start and nullify Big Ben (King)?
PORT ADELAIDE VS ESSENDON PREVIEW
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Can Dixon monster Dons key backs & kick a big bag?
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Who is likely to come in for Bonner?
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Nak’s has his say when Ken should recall Rozee
ROUND 2 TIPS
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The boys enter their tips with Shez jumping to a 6-4 lead
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Huge props to Saints & Dees for winning while heavily undermanned
Recorded on 15 March 2021
FOOTY NEWS FLASH
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Naks & Shez give their takes on the 23rd man concussion sub idea
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Independent doctor rule on match day concussions & should other injuries included?
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North Melbourne AFLW face up hill battle to seal finals berth
SEASON PREDICTIONS + LADDER
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Naks & Shez predict the premier, runners-up, wooden spooners & clubs set to rise and fall
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The boys give their tips for the Brownlow & Coleman Medals, Rising Star (excluding Rowell), recruit of the year, surprise AA & more
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Both Naks & Shez tip GWS to make the 8 & bottom 4 the same, but order different
ROUND 1 PREVIEW & TIPS
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North host the Power at Marvel on Sunday
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Can Goldstein beat Lycett/Ladhams duo and nullify best clearance differential team?
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Can Port capitalize on turnovers from young & inexperienced team?
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Who misses Round 1 and their replacements
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The boys give their first tips of the year with a handful of 50/50 games
Recorded on 25 February 2021
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What worked, what failed, who deserves a pay rise & who needs a big 2021
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Plus, key list changes, our best 22, grade for 2020 & 2021 projection
FOOTY NEWS FLASH
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Carlton finally holds their 2020 BnF with Weitering winning
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Collingwood surprise contender for AFLW flag after smashing Roos
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Erin Phillips further cements GOAT status in short AFLW history
North Melbourne @ 2.07min
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Avoids spoon, but only 1 win in last 15 games headlines disastrous year
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McDonald wins maiden BnF in breakout year going from whipping boy to fan fav
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Simpkin & Anderson thrive in Cunnington’s absence & old and new faces in top 10 BnF
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Off-field shake up a positive as highly credentialed David Noble leads new coaching team
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Corr, Stephenson & Paul Roos join North as favourites sons Ben Brown & Higgins depart
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CC gives his take on the practice match vs Saints despite big loss, but glass half full
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Game plan found wanting in most areas & most games lost to injuries concerning
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Pay day for McKay & Josh Walker stand up in key back roles
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Whilst the other Walker & Tyson need to produce to remain on list in 2022
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Shez wraps up the draftees & gives his best 22 for Round 1 with Atley missing out & youth prioritised
Port Adelaide @ 24.30min
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Wins minor premiership but agonizingly fall short in home prelim to eventual premiers
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Ultra-consistent DBJ wins maiden BnF in another elite year
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Jonas thrives as sole skipper, with deputy Wines winning best finals player
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Young list embraces hub life and play for newly-extended Hinkley
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Loss of Howard felt in losses vs Brisbane, Geelong & Saints - can Aliir fill this void?
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Clearance differential of -19 in 2nd half of prelim after being 1st all season
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More midfield minutes for Houston, Butters & Rozee to support evergreen Boak & Rockliff in 2021 required
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Burton’s body needs to hold up & can Marshall hold his spot with Georgiades pressing?
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Shez gives a run down on the draft class & Naks presents his best 22 for Round 1 with new faces in defence & deep midfield
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Window is now to win a flag with all bases covered
Recorded on 16 February 2021
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What worked, what failed, who deserves a pay rise & who needs a big 2021
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Plus, key list changes, our best 22, grade for 2020 & 2021 projection
FOOTY NEWS FLASH
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Eddie steps down immediately as Pies president after public backlash
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Injuries to Ben Brown & Sam Weideman keeps the Daw ajar for Majak
Western Bulldogs @ 4.12
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Dogs yet to win a final since 2016 flag after a solid season
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Midfielders dominate B & F top 10 + list profile is still young
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Deepest midfield in comp, but plan B needed to complement run & gun game plan
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Dogs win lottery with NGA prospect Jamarra Ugle-Hagan at Pick 1 & Treloar for cheap
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Inconsistent tall forwards & Martin arrives to be English teacher & backup
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Liberatore the undisputed spiritual leader & will Dunkley get midfield time?
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Naks questions whether Dogs have enough to contend despite question marks over key backs & forwards?
Richmond @ 26.00
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Tigers a dynasty after 3rd flag in 4 years
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Lesser likes step up in big moments & role players are best in comp
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Surge game plan effective as ever while it’s not MCG or bust
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Off-field indiscretions & Soldo ACL two of minimal negatives for ‘20
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Short stands tall by winning the best individual honour in game
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Shez wants clubs to pry out the likes of free agent Vlastuin by offering more money
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Will Rioli & Pickett hold their spots with Aarts, Ross & Collier-Dawkins etc. pressing as Tigers have 3peat in their sights?
Recorded on 4 February 2021
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What worked, what failed, who deserves a pay rise & who needs a big 2021
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Plus, key list changes, our best 22, grade for 2020 & 2021 projection
FOOTY NEWS FLASH
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Collingwood 'Do Better' review finds systemic racism. Naks & Shez have their say.
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Pies forced to front presser after review is leaked & another Eddie howler
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Should Eddie be forced to hand in resignation immediately?
Hawthorn @ 6.50
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Players traded into club dominate B & F top 10 as good start to 2020 turns into nightmare
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T. Mitchell & Impey promising returns from leg injuries
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Huge leadership void post-Hodge, Mitchell, Lewis, Roughead & now Stratton
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Rare trade fail for Hawks as former No.1 picks struggle & retire
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Does new skipper McEvoy return to ruck role?
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Wingard needs consistency to fulfill undeniable talent & Scrimshaw’s time to shine
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Can Hawks avoid the bottom 4 or can Clarko push them into finals contention?
St Kilda @ 23.48
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2019 recruits pay off with Saints ending finals drought
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Marshall-Ryder best ruck duo in game as Ratten's attacking game plan excites the AFL
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Will Hill & Crouch be elite midfielders to support Steele?
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Can new recruit Frawley & fringe Carlisle support Howard in defence?
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H. Clark is Pendlebury-like & midfield move awaits, while Gresham can push for AA
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Geary's injury could mean time is now to hand captaincy over
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Finals not guarantee in 2021, but improved M. King to help Saints reach September
Recorded on 28 January 2021
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What worked, what failed, who deserves a pay rise & who needs a big 2021
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Plus, key list changes, our best 22, grade for 2020 & 2021 projection
FOOTY NEWS FLASH
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AFL & AFLW introduce mandatory 12-day minimum rest post-concussion
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Shane Tuck's CTE diagnosis follows Polly Farmer & Spud Frawley
Collingwood @ 2.55
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Upset of season vs Eagle in WA final, but Cats show how far they were off flag contention
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Adams holds up midfield and dominates key stats
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Back 6 held up while forward line, conversion of inside 50s & injury list a worry
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Grundy suffers biggest form dip in the comp apart from J. Cameron
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Maynard has a breakout year & Crisp more than just steak knives
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De Goey needs to produce for Pies to win & Sier to eye off an inside mid role
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Can Pies still play finals in 2021 after losing a ton of experience?
Essendon @ 22.10
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Well off the pace missing finals by 3 games & 30% after OK start
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Ridley AA quality 3rd season & arguably most improved player in comp
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Build around young core with A.McGrath, Merrett, Ridley, Langford & Parish
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Big wins in FA compo for Daniher & trade for Saad. Is missing J.Dunkley a blessing in disguise?
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Club culture needs improvement & Rutten/Worsfold handover failing thus far
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D. Smith fallen away after B & F win, plus Stringer needs to get fitter
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With lots of players coming in, which draftees and recruits break into the best 22 for R1?
Recorded on 22nd January 2021
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What worked, what failed, who deserves a pay rise & who needs a big 2021
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Plus, key list changes, our best 22, grade for 2020 & 2021 projection
FOOTY NEWS FLASH
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Pies poach Hawks’ premiership list architect Graham Wright to be new footy GM
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AFLW Crow Marinoff’s 3 game suspension for front-on contact on Giant Stack
Carlton @ 3.27
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Competitive, but lapses within games costly & John Nicholls Medallist TBC
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Pittonet proves to be more than depth & no 2nd year blues for Walsh
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Slow out of the blocks & recycled player merry-go-round continues
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Charlie Curnow fails to get on the park as big Harry McKay picks up slack
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Setterfield shows promise while host of fellow 1st round picks stagnate
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Under 16's star Durdin and draft slider Carroll the only recruits from 2020 National Draft class
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Can Zac Williams be an elite midfielder? And can O’Brien & Dow crack the best 22 for Round 1?
Geelong @ 23.24
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Another exceptional year, however, sense of déjà vu in GF vs Tigers
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Positives & negatives from shortened season with travel as guns honoured in BnF finish & AA squad
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Midfield support for Dangerwood arrives in many forms & fresh faces continue to develop
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Steven retires with 9 games as a Cat while speed out of defence one of few weaknesses
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Naks’ impressed by Parfitt’s year while Shez applauds Menagola’s AA quality season
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Familiar whipping boys Stanley & Rohan in the gun, even after better seasons
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Holmes to provide much needed dash, Neale needs time to develop as No 1 ruck & is Stevens another Wells gem draft pick?
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High profile recruits certain starters, but can Stephens, De Koning, Ratugolea etc push for best 22 spots
Recorded on the 14th January 2021
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What worked, what failed, who deserves a pay rise & who needs a big 2021
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Plus, key list changes, our best 22, grade for 2020 & 2021 projection
FOOTY NEWS FLASH
- The Power extend Hinkley’s contract, Naks gives his take & delisted Roo Mason Wood training with the Saints
Brisbane @ 2.18
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Backed up breakout 2019 season & wins first final since 2009
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Andrews the lynchpin of unheralded, reliable & rejuvenated defence
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High scoring but inaccurate in front of goal. Will it cost them in 2021?
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Bailey continues to develop & the Big O takes over #1 ruck mantle
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Hipwood shows consistency but can improve again & McStay to defence
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Can the Coleman brothers push for senior games, plus can T. Berry + Robertson break into on-ball brigade?
Melbourne @ 20.39
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Finals narrowly missed in an indifferent, but ultimately, disappointing year
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Breakout year from Petracca as he & May lead the usual suspects in BnF count
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Lever & May get on the park & provide perfect partnership in defence
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Shock losses to non-finalists demoralising & midfield mix still a work in progress
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High flying Fritsch & silky Salem improved in 2020, as they enter their prime
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Can the inclusion of ex-Roo Brown improve Weideman & Melksham’s output?
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Young Dees (Baker, Sparrow etc) need to overtake the fringe veterans (Jones, Jetta etc) for Demons to push deep into finals again
Recorded on the 6th January 2021
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What worked, what failed, who deserves a pay rise & who needs a big 2021
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Plus, key list changes, our best 22, grade for 2020 & 2021 projection
FOOTY NEWS
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Potential impact on Tigers with Dimma news
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Clubs return to pre-season training
SYDNEY @ 3.04
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Competitive all season, particularly towards back end
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Youth feature in top 10 of B&F & Buddy or bust up forward
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Rowbottom & Mills impress while question marks hang over Reid & Hewett
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Can Sinclair stand up as no.1 ruck?
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Can McCartin & Melican cement key back spots?
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Do all of McDonald, Campbell & Gulden play in Round 1?
WEST COAST @ 20.48
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Win or loss dictated on playing in WA
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Allen & Waterman take big steps forward & NicNat back to his best
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Quality midfield, but lacks depth & grunt
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Duggan, Ryan & Sheppard have career best years
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Kelly & Sheed underperform & interchange hard to pick
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Can Eagle snare Cripps after Josh Kennedy & Hurn retire?
Footy Focus Podcast Ep 29 - 2020 – Club Reviews – Adelaide & GWS
Recorded on the 30th of December 2020
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What worked, what failed, who deserves a pay rise & who needs a big 2021?
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Key list changes, our best 22 for each club, 2020 grade & 2021 projection
ADELAIDE @ 0.50
- 0-13 to start, won 3 of last 4 games but shouldn’t hide list deficiencies
- Laird's move into midfield & O’Brien's maiden BnF win bright spots
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Hub life struggles & the Barossa Valley COVID-19 breach
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Chayce Jones fails to take step forward & Gallucci delisting unfortunate
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Keays turns the corner to reignite career in tagging role
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McHenry & Fogarty important for fast tracking rebuild
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Is Tex in the best 22? Thilthorpe & Elliott Himmelberg the future
GWS @ 20.42
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Another Grand Finalist misses finals the following year
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Are the Giants too reliant on Toby?
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Pass marks to only Haynes, Whitfield, Perryman & Greene as big gap appears in BnF voting
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Still no plan B after Giants wave & face of the club, J Cameron leaving big disappointments
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Coniglio dropped for must win in penultimate round
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Pressure on Preuss to perform & keep Mumford out
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Can Hogan get back to his best?
Recorded on 22nd December 2020
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Release of 2021 AFL fixture highlighted by Port vs Roos in round 1
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What worked, what failed, who deserves a pay rise & who needs a big 2021 for Freo & Suns
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Plus key list changes, our best 22 for each club, grade & 2021 projection
FREMANTLE @ 3.15min
- Longmuir best 1st year coach
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Brayshaw, Cerra & Serong finally lessen load on Fyfe & Walters
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Ryan & Cox stand up down back
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Price paid for Hogan costs chance to draft B. King
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Positional changes for Blakely & S. Hill
GOLD COAST @ 19.45min
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Rowell + Anderson already the best 2 mids at club
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Greenwood + Ellis add leadership
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Competitive & no blow outs, but tailed off after 3-1 start
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Collins cements himself as no.1 back
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Rankine needs a bigger tank to stay more involved
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Brodie + Ainsworth disappoint again
Recorded on the 14thof December 2020
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The 2020 marathon draft criticised for being too long
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North Melbourne select Will Phillips with pick 3
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The newest faces at North discussed including surprised slider, Eddie Ford
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Port pays unders for NGA gun Lachie Jones
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Surprise rookie Goldsack to captain the (Port Adelaide) Magpies according to Naks.
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Archie Perkins controversy, JUH – Buddy comparison unfair?
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Essendon, Melbourne & Fremantle’s recruits, ruckman in demand, the other top end picks
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Is Shez happy with David Noble’s appointment as NMFC coach?
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Rule changes for 2021, minimal lateral movement on the mark slammed
Recorded on the 17th of November 2020
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Respected AFL journalist Marc McGowan joins the boys via Zoom this week
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McGowan’s journey into the AFL industry
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Wasted years post retirements of Boomer Harvey & Co at the end of ‘16
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Marc predicts short-term pain for the Roos, but sees bright future in the youngsters
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The leadership void left by Higgins & Macmillan provides opportunity for new leaders to emerge
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Marc has last laugh as 12 months after controversial article, Fantasia joins Port
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Free agency compo & value of high-end draft picks discussed
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Bonus Bucks trade chat for NBA fans to wrap up the interview.
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Huge thanks to Marc for his time. Check out his articles on inkl.com
Recorded on the 12th of November 2020
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The boys grade each club after the trade period wrapped up
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Is the trade period too long?
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North add 4 young players, but said goodbye to 2 much loved champs
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Port finally secured Fantasia and strengthened their defence
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Flag contenders Lions, Dogs & Cats top-up lists
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Dons scavenge a win whilst the Dees win big with 2 big men
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Naks criticise Pies list management after horror trade period
Recorded on the 4th of November 2020
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Melbourne Cup win
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Shez takes a look at the top 10 of North Melbourne’s Best and Fairest
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Naks does likewise with Port’s top 10 of the John Cahill Medal
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The boys take you through the biggest names for each of the 18 clubs in alphabetical order
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B Crouch compo, Saad, Zac Williams discussed. Naks’ take on the Treloar situation
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Daniher compo, Menegola, J Cameron trade value
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What Shez wants for Brown and Allir Allir to Port not happening?
Recorded on the 26th of October 2020
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Lead up the first bounce & Night Vs Day Grand Final views
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Dusty GOAT in Finals? Best premiership yet for the Tigers in current dynasty?
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Quarter by Quarter review of the Tigers win over the Cats in the 2020 Grand Final
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The teams that can challenge the Tigers in 2021
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What the Cats should do to close the gap
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Shez lists his 5 best candidates with no inside word for the NM senior coaching role
Recorded on the 19th of October 2020
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Tigers into 4th GF in 4 years after nail-biting win against Port
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Where the game was lost for Port, Ebert’s final act, Dusty best finals player ever?
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Mature and professional Cats overcome the Lions as Ablett turns back the clock
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Lions smalls failed to deliver, Cats mids get on top, Hawkins dominant
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Pre-finals bye to come under the microscope
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Grand Final Preview: 2 different game styles and key match ups discussed
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Rhyce Shaw takes leave from NMFC as the club looks likely to have a new coach in 2021
Recorded on the 12th of October 2020
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Tigers into 4th straight prelim final after overpowering respectable Saints
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Cats produce crashing win against tired Pies and respond to criticism
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Port Vs Tigers preview, we discuss key match ups and the X factors
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Brisbane Vs Cats, Danger the key and Lion smalls dangerous at the other end
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Big week for Trade News
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Essendon players nominate teams, we discuss their value & pressure on the Blues
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Cameron, Brown, Higgins, Preuss and Crouch on the trade agenda
Recorded on the 5th of October 2020
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Port into first prelim since 2014 with win over Geelong
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Brisbane’s upset win over flag favourites Richmond
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Another classic finals game between the Pies and Eagles. Pies come out on top
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Saints’ first finals win since 2011 against the same opponent, the Dogs
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Shez looks to see how Saints can upset the Tigers at Metricon
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Cats host Pies at the GABBA previewed by Naks
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Roos coaching cull & John Blakey comes back home
Recorded on the 28th of September 2020
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Finals Week 1 Previews
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Naks’ previews his Port Power’s game Vs Cats & the Eagles Vs Pies in Perth
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Shez previews Brisbane’s battle against Richmond & Saints Vs the Doggies
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The boys give their take on the most controversial AA team in recently times
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Brad Crouch and Tyson Stengle caught with illicit substance
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Ben Brown, Higgins and Polec on the trade table
Recorded on the 22nd of September 2020
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Game Review: 15mins enough to get WC over the line against a more spirited Roos. Port secure top spot 4 days later with win over Pies.
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North Melbourne delist 11 players including Majak Daw & Jamie Macmillan
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Zac Williams’ worth for the Blues
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Harley Bennell’s career in doubt again after Covid breach
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Ben Brown and the untouchables at North
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Final FFP AA team and those unlucky to miss out
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Rising Star Award & 22 under 22 controversy
Recorded on the 14th of September 2020
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Game Review: Déjà vu as Roos get belted by Fremantle again. Port secure home qualifying final by smashing disappointing Dons
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Coniglio dropped for Giants must be game again Dees
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Annual pre-finals bye debate
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Carlton good and bad in 2020. Would need to make finals in 2021
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Gerard Whateley & Andy Maher think North isn’t an attractive destination club
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Quick previews: Roos take on WC in a ‘blockbuster’ Thursday night clash. Port take on a Pies team with some key players back.
Recorded on the 7th of August 2020
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Game Review: Port 3rd quarter enough to get the 4 points against North Melbourne
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Should umpires pay more free kicks for throws?
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Stack and Coleman-Jones bans fair?
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Can Lions win the flag without Harris Andews
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WAFL watch – Shez’s take on under 18 guns battle (DGB vs Logan McDonaly)
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Port’s academy and Father-Son selections update
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Quick previews: Port take on Bombers hoping to bounce back while North look to get win number 4 against the fast improving Dockers
Recorded on the 31st of August 2020
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Game Review: Port strengthens top 4 claims with win over Swans & Roos favourite for pick 2 with insipid loss to Suns
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Joe Daniher’s importance
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Can Eagles win flag without making top 4 or playing in Perth
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Anderson to challenge Serong for Rising Star
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FFP AA team as of Round 14
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Quick previews: Second annual FFP Cup. North 1-0 up. Can North cause an upset and go 2-0? Port would be out to prevent the biggest upset of the season at Metricon
Recorded on the 25th of August 2020
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Game Review: Port survive Hawks scare & undermanned Pies too good for undermanned Roos
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Dangerous tackles and the diving Tigers
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Annual TIO Dreamtime game?
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Holding the Ball confusion continues
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Free the Flay & Robbie Muir’s horrific story
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Mark Ricciuto the new Eddie
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Quick previews: Can Port find form against the Swans & can the Suns finally get another win against the Roos?
Recorded on the 17th of August 2020
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Game Review: Port smashed by Cats, Lions hold of spirited North
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GWS coach’s last chance?
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Sydney Swans best young crop in the comp?
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Free Kick controversy – Newnes goal
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Essendon list worse than the Kangaroos
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Quick previews of Port vs Hawks, North Vs Pies
Recorded on the 10th of August 2020.
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Game Review: Port beat up on Dogs, North disappointing against Cats
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Game Review: Port genuine contenders after beating the Tigers, North disappointing again against Dees this time..
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Clutch Daicos goal compared to Well’s Jackie Chan kick
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Should staging players to be fine more
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Sam Wicks boots-gate, any punishment required?
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Sling tackles on the agenda again
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Very quick previews of Port vs Cats, North Vs Lions
Recorded on the 3rd of August 2020.
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Game Review: Port impressive against a poor Demons, North beat losing streak against the winless Crows
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Dusty back to best
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Trade talk – Brad Crouch and the Crows draft hand
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Mitch Cleary stood down
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Pies lack of a forward line, impressive Freo
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Very quick preview of Port vs Dogs, Cats Vs North
The ladder starts to take shape after the conclusion of round 8 (especially at the bottom end) and West Coast are this week’s new flag favourites. Small forwards continue to shine in 2020 and injuries take a toll on Richmond & Collingwood as St Kilda becomes the top Victorian team.
Recorded on the 27th of July 2020.
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Game Review: North fall short against the Blues & final quarter blitz sees Port go down to the Saints
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Toby Greene MVP in the competition
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Clarko a sore loser
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Tom Papley best small in the competition
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Déjà vu Shaun Burgoyne
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Eagles on-ball brigade the best in the comp?
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Young Crows show some promise
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Melbourne vs Port, Crows Vs Roos match previews
With the Festival of Footy announced this week, we decided not to talk about it too much but rather look our club’s performances over last weekend and some hot topics. Apologies for the sound quality.
Recorded on the 22nd of July 2020.
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Game Review: Richmond smashed North, Gray wins it for Port after the siren against the fast improving Blues
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Dusty escapes with a fine
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North not terrible, but not good
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GWS not living up to hype…again
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Huge Greenwood recruit of the year
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Port Vs Saints game preview
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Can North break a 5 game losing streak this week?
First podcast from the secondary lockdown in Melbourne. We recorded this on Skype so apologies for the sound quality and delayed upload.
Recorded on the 14th of July 2020.
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Game Review: Fremantle def Saints, Melbourne def Gold Coast
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Coaches criticising each other
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Busy week at the tribunal
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Blues the real deal?
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Menegolaunderrated
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Lions poor record on the road
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Heat on Hawks fair?
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Game Preview: Top of the ladder Ports Vs the in-form Blue
With all the Victorian clubs relocated to NSW and QLD, the football landscape in Melbourne is looking as different as ever. This week we look at Essendon & the Saints big wins. Pies & Eddie make more headlines, Port’s undefeated run comes to an end and North is stringing together a defeated run with a smashing at the hands of the ominous Western Bulldogs.
Recorded on the 8th of July 2020.
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Game Review: Essendon def Pies & Lions def Port
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Hub Update
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The HTB rule leaves its mark & Crozier’s sling tackle
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Eddie and the Dees bad run continues
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Saints starting to show something
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North Melbourne’s list dissected
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Game Previews: Freo Vs Saints
While parts of Melbourne lock down again, throwing the fixture into disarray, Naks and Shez have a special guest join the pod. Adelaide sports journalist, Jack Hudson was kind enough to talk to the boys in the latest podcast.
Recorded on the 30th of June 2020.
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Hub talk
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State of the game. Clarko and Scott critical of the game
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Tribunal news & Howe injury
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Last term fight back from North, but Hawks too strong.
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Cats Vs Suns preview
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Jack Hudson interview
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Crows Port rivalry, Ken Hinkley, evolution of the Port list
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Underrated Port players, who should host the Grand Final
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Port Vs Brisbane preview, prison bars jumper
One and a half rounds was all it took for the game to be disrupted again. We review round 3 and do a quick preview of a couple of round 3 games.
Recorded on the 22nd of June 2020.
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North once again fall to the Swans at Docklands
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Port maintain their perfect start to the year against Freo on the GC
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Blues upset the Cats in Geelong
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Connor catches Covid 19
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Westhoff & McEvoy discussion
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Preview of GWS Vs Pies & Dees Vs Cats
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Young Suns on the rise
We review the first round after the 3 month break and do a quick preview of round 3.
Recorded on the 15th of June 2020.
- Port smashing of the Crows
- North’s upset win over GWS
- GC even bigger upset win over WC
- Dees crawl over the line against the Blues
- Shaun Burgoyne’s sling tackle and rule amendment
- The bounce and push in the back rule
- Jack Higgin’s mark on the line against the pies
- Previews: Pies Vs Saints & Brisbane Vs WC
Footy is just around the corner! Naks and Shez preview round 2.
Recorded on the 10th of June 2020.
In this episode we discuss:
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Injuries for each club in a ladder format
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A not so in-depth preview of this week’s games
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Heritier Lumumba’s open letter, Harley Bennell come back
With social distancing restrictions eased, we recorded our first episode for 2020 in the studio!
Recorded on the 4th of June 2020.
In this episode we discuss:
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Hubs and interstate travel for teams
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Stadium deals
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Port’s prison bars
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Under 17s Team Brown Vs Team Dal Santo 2019 player focus
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Hall of Fame inductees
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Preview of Pies Vs Tigers, Lions Vs Freo
We are back for 2020!
In what has been an UNPRECEDENTED start to the AFL season, we have finally recorded our first podcast.
Apologies for the sound quality. We did it over Skype and the laptop mic were not very good.
Recorded on the 7th of May.
Topics covered include:
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Covid 19 & the season halt
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How will/should season 2020 proceed?
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Media during the time off
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Dean Laidley
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Impact on the Draft
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Ollie Wines & Ben Cunnington discussion