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Real Footy

The Age and Sydney Morning Herald

The best footy writers from The Age and SMH bring you the weekly lowdown on all things AFL. If you like the pod, please take the time to rate & review us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your pods. We love to hear from you and it makes it easier for the rest of the podcast world to find us. And, why not become a subscriber? Our supporters power our newsrooms and are critical for the sustainability of news coverage. Becoming a subscriber also gets you exclusive behind-the-scenes content and

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29:35

Real Footy tipping: 'A round of opportunities'

Real Footy ·

2025/08/14

If you need to make up some ground with your tipping, this is the round to make your move. Andrew Wu and Peter Ryan don't agree on much in this week's Real Footytipping podcast, but they are united about the potential for round 23 to shape tipping contests all over the country. Listen in to find out who they're tipping and why.Support the show: https://subscribe.theage.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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30:24

‘Connecting your identity to sport is a dangerous...

Real Footy ·

2025/08/12

We're dropping an episode of our sister podcast, Good Weekend Talks, into your feed today as it features an interview with Real Footy star panellist - Libby Birch - ahead of the 2025 AFWL season opener on Thursday.Libby has done done something no other female or male player has done – she's won three premierships at three different clubs: the Western Bulldogs, the Melbourne Demons and the North Melbourne Kangaroos. Since joining the league in its inaugural season, Birch has also played 91

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43:58

'The Pies have fallen off the cliff, and I don't...

Real Footy ·

2025/08/11

Collingwood are wobbling. Can they resurrect their season? The Demons are looking for a coach. Is Nathan Buckley the man for the job? And the Dogs are still outside the eight. Do they attack too much? These questions and more - including our preview of the AFL season - are up for discussion on this week's edition of the Real Footypodcast with Michael Gleeson, Caroline Wilson and Libby Birch.Support the show: https://subscribe.theage.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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27:03

'I think the players were right behind Goodwin'

Real Footy ·

2025/08/06

Will the "sacked-coach bounce" work in reverse for the Demons when they take on the Western Bulldogs following Simon Goodwin's axing? Andrew Wu and Peter Ryan expect so in this week's edition of the Real Footytipping podcast. Plus, they discuss what Will Day's foot injury means for Hawthorn, both in terms of this week's game against Collingwood and their finals prospects. And you can catch up on all their tips for in round 22 of the 2025 AFL season as tipping contests go down to the wire with just

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42:30

‘I think they need more hysteria’

Real Footy ·

2025/08/04

Should North Melbourne’s long-suffering supporters expect more from their team? Why is it the Lions can always summon a victory when they need it, and have Collingwood disrespected their arch rival Carlton, or is it just a case of Craig McRae being cheeky or smug? All those issues, plus injuries worries for two key finals contenders, are up for discussion in this week’s edition of the Real Footy podcast with Michael Gleeson, Caroline Wilson and Jake Niall.Support the show:

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25:42

'A good team is going to miss out'

Real Footy ·

2025/07/30

Gazing into the crystal ball that is the AFL ladder predictor, Andrew Wu and Peter Ryan deliver some final-eight forecasts that surprise even themselves on this week's tipping edition of the Real Footypodcast. Turning their attention to round 21, they pontificate over the prospects of the Western Bulldogs against GWS, weigh-up a fascinating clash between Adelaide and Hawthorn and disagree vehemently over who will triumph in Saturday night's MCG match between Collingwood and the Brisbane

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42:10

St Kilda had a plan

Real Footy ·

2025/07/28

Nasiah the messiah pulled off a comeback of the ages for the Saints. This week on the Real Footy podcast, Michael Gleeson, Caroline Wilson and Jake Niall ask how did he do it, what does it mean for his future and how did the rudderless Demons let it happen? They also discuss Alastair Clarkson's future after the Cats feasted on souvalakis and his Larkey-less Roos, Gold Coast's statement win against the Lions, the jam-packed field for this year's Brownlow Medal and the contrasting shades of Toby

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20:03

'They beat them up every time'

Real Footy ·

2025/07/23

In a round of intrastate rivalries, we turn to the Age's two best tipsters of 2025 for the Real Footy podcast. Peter Ryan and Michael Gleeson debate if the Suns can turn the tables on the Lions in the match of the round, who'll win an intriguing "Battle of the Bridge" in the Harbour City and a tricky match-up between St Kilda and Melbourne. Plus, they identify the No.1 benefit of Carlton and Essendon getting more prime-time games Support the show: https://subscribe.theage.com.au/See

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44:18

'It should be demystified'

Real Footy ·

2025/07/21

As Greg Swann clocks on as the AFL head of football, Michael Gleeson, Caroline Wilson and Jake Niall have a laundry list of issues for him and the game to tackle. Plus, our panel discusses Steve May's prospects at the tribunal, Fremantle turning the tables on Collingwood in a close game, the Suns' on-brand capitulation against Adelaide and the floating fixture "disaster".Support the show: https://subscribe.theage.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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17:04

Real Footy tipping: 'The time of year is when a team...

Real Footy ·

2025/07/16

Crunch time is approaching in the AFL season, for clubs and tipsters alike. On the Real Footy podcast, Peter Ryan and Danny Russell give us their tips for round 19, including the must-watch clash between the Dogs and Lions, "danger games" for the Cats and Pies and a sneaky contender for match of the round between the Crows and Suns. As The Age's resident racing writer, Danny provides listeners with an added bonus. Stay tuned all the way to end to catch his 10th tip of the week.Support the show:

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39:02

'So bad it was watchable'

Real Footy ·

2025/07/14

While the Bombers and Tigers played out a stinker at the MCG, the non-Victorian clubs made their charge in round 18. This week on the Real Footy podcast Michael Gleeson Jake Niall and Peter Ryan discuss all the important news in the AFL, including questions hanging over the Bulldogs, Collingwood's conundrums and ask whether Fremantle has been ruthless enough with their veterans.Support the show: https://subscribe.theage.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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32:17

Real Footy tipping: 'You could see the defeat in his...

Real Footy ·

2025/07/09

Andrew Wu and Peter Ryan debate whether tipping nine can be more or less meaningful depending on the round, whether the Suns will announce themselves as the real deal this Friday night and discuss why North Melbourne's clash with the Demons is of particular interest.Support the show: https://subscribe.theage.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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46:21

'AFLX wheelhouse': Radical AFL fixture idea sends...

Real Footy ·

2025/07/07

In a bumper edition of this week's podcast, the pros, cons and implications of a radical AFL fixture revamp idea are put under the spotlight, our podcasters Michael Gleeson, Jake Niall and Peter Ryan get animated when discussing what 'success' in the AFL should look like and they tackle a key question for Carlton fans\: would the club be better off if Jacob Weitering replaced Patrick Cripps as captain?Support the show: https://subscribe.theage.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy

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26:54

Real Footy tipping: Priority picks

Real Footy ·

2025/07/02

Andrew Wu and Peter Ryan hit rock bottom and the nervous nineties, respectively, on the tipping edition of the podcast this week. Will the Blues-Pies clash be tighter than people think? Can the Bombers cause an upset against the Suns? Will the Cats be lethargic coming off the bye? And is this the week the Demons get taught a lesson?Support the show: https://subscribe.theage.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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39:48

How spending time at Carlton can be a 'career-killer'

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2025/06/30

While the footy world bids farewell to a five-week bye period and normal programming resumes this weekend, Carlton's poor showing against Port Adelaide last Thursday night remains high on the agenda. Our podcasters assess the sorry state of affairs at the Blues as injuries mount up and their finals hopes in smithereens. The SCG turf, Gold Coast 'grows up' as fans boo former players and the Tom Lynch case are all in the spotlight.Support the show: https://subscribe.theage.com.au/See

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23:49

Real Footy tipping: 'I didn't have the courage'

Real Footy ·

2025/06/25

On paper it seems like a straightforward AFL round. But on this week's Real Footy tipping podcast, Andrew Wu and Peter Ryan have sage advice for tipsters searching for a sneaky upset. They ponder if Sydney are the league's sleeping giant, whether the Bulldogs will salute in Bont's 250th and whether the under-siege Blues can resurrect their season against Port Adelaide.Support the show: https://subscribe.theage.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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40:56

Is carnage on the cards at Carlton?

Real Footy ·

2025/06/23

The Blues are once again in turmoil following a disappointing loss to North Melbourne. This week on the Real Footy podcast, Michael Gleeson, Jake Niall and Caroline Wilson discuss the winds of change blowing through the Blues. They also debate tagging tactics, Jamarra Ugle-Hagan's mending of relationships at the Western Bulldogs and the mooted return of State of Origin footy. Plus, they identify the one team that might be the sleeping giant in this year's race for the finals.Support the show:

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25:17

Real Footy tipping: 'That's the desperation you reach'

Real Footy ·

2025/06/18

After climbing to the shared lead of The Age tipping contest, Peter Ryan joins Andrew Wu on the Real Footy tipping podcast to discuss the risks worth taking in round 15, St Kilda's selection strategy and how the Lions need to lift to topple the in-form Cats. Amid the expert advice, there's a healthy dose of banter, a few laughs and we even learn how the House of Wu will be watching the must-see clash between the Giants and Suns.Support the show: https://subscribe.theage.com.au/See

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41:46

'Big forwards, big impact'

Real Footy ·

2025/06/16

Key forwards cashing in, the Bulldogs lurk menacingly outside the eight and conspiracy theories about the AFL fixture. All these matters are on the table in this week's episode of the Real Footypodcast. Plus, Michael Gleeson, Jake Niall and Caroline Wilson ask, was the Hawthorn v Adelaide match in Launceston engrossing or a snoozefest, and what has Melbourne learned from their past experience with long-term contracts?Support the show: https://subscribe.theage.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for

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28:16

'I'm prepared to take a risk'

Real Footy ·

2025/06/11

Can the Hawks continue their winning ways in Launceston against the Crows, and does Patrick Dangerfield's return to Geelong's forward line stifle Jeremy Cameron's influence? Peter Ryan is back to join Andrew Wu behind the mic for this week's Real Footy tipping podcast to answer these curly questions while also sharing a few laughs and their tipping wisdom. Plus, we find out why Wuey got home so late from last week's trip down the highway to GMHBA Stadium. Tune in to find out more.Support the show:

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