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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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45:13

'An extraordinary feat’: What’s behind the...

Real Footy ·

2022/08/22

Michael Gleeson, Jake Niall and Caroline Wilson discuss the high-flying Magpies and the thrilling end to the home-and-away season, why there is reason for optimism at Carlton, check in on the finalists, take a look at Essendon's handling of Ben Rutten's sacking and much more. Got a question about your club? Send it to realfootypod@theage.com.au for our hosts to answer. Follow us on Twitter and Facebook. And if you value independent, quality journalism, please subscribe to The Age today. Thanks

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34:38

'Absolutely extraordinary'

Real Footy ·

2022/08/15

Michael Gleeson, Jake Niall and Caroline Wilson on the off-field happenings at Essendon, from the change in presidency to Ben Rutten's tenure as coach. Plus, Carlton, Collingwood and the finals-shaping blockbusters that loom in round 23, the latest in Tasmania's hunt for the 19th licence, the Saints' position on Max King's goal-kicking and much more. Got a question about your club? Send it to realfootypod@theage.com.au for our hosts to answer. Follow us on Twitter and Facebook. And if you value

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41:11

Momentum, belief and ‘the only stat that matters’

Real Footy ·

2022/08/08

This week, Sam McClure, Jake Niall and Greg Baum discuss the Pies, who are confounding statistics and expectations and have now won 11 in a row. Plus, why trading Dustin Martin could be the right move for Richmond, what the future might hold for Lance Franklin, a watching brief on Ken Hinkley and much more. Got a question about your club? Send it to realfootypod@theage.com.au for our hosts to answer. Follow us on Twitter and Facebook. And if you value independent, quality journalism, please

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43:39

‘Monumentally poor slip-up’

Real Footy ·

2022/08/01

Jake Niall, Caroline Wilson and Sam McClure discuss the inefficient Blues, their junk stats and how they should be playing to capitalise on their key forward pair. Plus, the contenders for coach of the year, the Lions' woes, where things have gone wrong for GWS and much more. Read Zoe Samios' piece on the AFL's broadcast rights: https://www.theage.com.au/business/companies/game-on-bids-roll-in-for-multi-billion-dollar-afl-deal-20220729-p5b5st.html Read Sam McClure's column on Dustin

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43:25

'Flirting with their form'

Real Footy ·

2022/07/25

Special guest Mathew Stokes joins Jake Niall and Sam McClure to discuss the Pies' game plan and how far they can go in 2022, Jamarra Ugle-Hagan's performance, the signs that the Demons have slipped and the importance of Tom Atkins to the Cats. Plus, why the onus should be on the tackler when it comes to high tackling, the looming contract problem for the Blues ... and we get an important Paw Patrol update. Got a question about your club? Send it to realfootypod@theage.com.au for our hosts to

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46:05

'Back in your box'

Real Footy ·

2022/07/18

Michael Gleeson, Jake Niall and Sam McClure discuss the imperious Cats, Collingwood young gun Nick Daicos, Richmond's leadership problem, what the future holds for the underrated Luke Breust and much more. Including ... Albanian poets? Got a question about your club? Send it to realfootypod@theage.com.au for our hosts to answer. Follow us on Twitter and Facebook. And if you value independent, quality journalism, please subscribe to The Age today. Thanks for listening and don't forget to check out

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40:48

'A little bit of a 2016 feel'

Real Footy ·

2022/07/11

Michael Gleeson, Jake Niall and Sam McClure discuss the open premiership race, Geelong showing their bona fides as contenders and what teams will need to do in the final six rounds to make the eight. Plus, Melbourne's concerns, Richmond's injury woes, whether Essendon have done enough to fend off the spectre of a coaching change and much more. Got a question about your club? Send it to realfootypod@theage.com.au for our hosts to answer. Follow us on Twitter and Facebook. And if you value

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45:47

Should the AFL look at a fixture overhaul?

Real Footy ·

2022/07/04

This week on the Real Footy podcast, we discuss whether the introduction of a 19th team could provide the perfect opportunity for an overhaul of the fixture, such as a 19-game season, an expanded finals series or a return to state of origin. Plus, what has helped the Pies thrive this season, the worry over Sydney, why the Cats look different this year and much more. Got a question about your club? Send it to realfootypod@theage.com.au for our hosts to answer. Follow us on Twitter and

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40:48

Are Carlton the real deal?

Real Footy ·

2022/06/27

Michael Gleeson, Caroline Wilson and Sam McClure discuss the Blues off the back of their big win over Fremantle, and whether they can go all the way. Plus, the fight for spots in the eight, Jordan De Goey's contract, Tom Stewart's bump on Dion Prestia and could Alastair Clarkson coach Essendon? Got a question about your club? Send it to realfootypod@theage.com.au for our hosts to answer. Follow us on Twitter and Facebook. And if you value independent, quality journalism, please subscribe to The

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44:38

'Have a look in the mirror'

Real Footy ·

2022/06/20

This week on the Real Footy Podcast, premiership Geelong forward Mathew Stokes gives us his perspective on Jordan De Goey's latest off-field controversy and how it would have been dealt with at the Cats. We also discuss the Bombers' win over the Saints, Steven May's return to the Dees and much more. Got a question about your club? Send it to realfootypod@theage.com.au for our hosts to answer. Follow us on Twitter and Facebook. And if you value independent, quality journalism, please subscribe to

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42:50

'They're attacking themselves from the inside'

Real Footy ·

2022/06/14

This week on the Real Footy Podcast, we discuss the woes for the Demons - both on and off the field - after their third straight loss, the fall out from Bailey Smith's illicit substance controversy, Essendon's performance against Carlton after their 150th year celebrations, whether Ken Hinkley and David Noble will remain coach of their respective clubs beyond this season and much more. Got a question about your club? Send it to realfootypod@theage.com.au for our hosts to answer. Follow us on

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40:23

'Put it on the line'

Real Footy ·

2022/06/06

This week, Michael Gleeson, Caroline Wilson and Jake Niall discuss whether it's time to worry about the Demons, Essendon's review, a tale of two recruits, the big stink out of Jake's mid-year All-Australian team and much more. To read Jake's All-Australian team:https://www.theage.com.au/sport/afl/carlton-s-comeback-kids-demons-fab-five-lead-mid-year-all-australian-charge-20220604-p5ar1w.htmlTo read Caroline's piece on coaches and the soft

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43:09

‘The games the season needed’

Real Footy ·

2022/05/30

This week, Jake Niall, Caroline Wilson and Greg Baum discuss three huge games and results from round 11, including a clash between two old powerhouses, the end of Melbourne's win streak and the controversial end to Friday night's blockbuster. Plus, North's struggles, reading some bodylanguage and much more. Got a question about your club? Send it to realfootypod@theage.com.au for our hosts to answer. Follow us on Twitter and Facebook. And if you value independent, quality journalism, please

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39:53

'He could be the most valuable player in the game'

Real Footy ·

2022/05/23

There are five talented key forwards at the top of the Coleman Medal leaderboard at the moment. Michael Gleeson, Jake Niall and Caroline Wilson discuss who they would pick for their team, if they could only have one. Plus, the upset wins of the round, the Pie that loves to be hated, the test ahead for Richmond, the Blues are coming and much more. Got a question about your club? Send it to realfootypod@theage.com.au for our hosts to answer. Follow us on Twitter and Facebook. And if you value

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44:26

'Dead cat bounce'

Real Footy ·

2022/05/16

Michael Gleeson, Jake Niall and Caroline Wilson discuss the Bombers' issues, whether the Saints are a top-four team, GWS' coach hunt, Port's revival and much more. Got a question about your club? Send it to realfootypod@theage.com.au for our hosts to answer. Follow us on Twitter and Facebook. And if you value independent, quality journalism, please subscribe to The Age today. Thanks for listening and don't forget to check out more great podcasts from The Age & SMH.Support the show:

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46:49

'Like playing table tennis with a toddler'

Real Footy ·

2022/05/09

Michael Gleeson, Caroline Wilson and Peter Ryan dive into the issues at West Coast, Melbourne's swagger, Maurice Rioli jnr's coming-of-age performance, Essendon's big win, the entertaining Blues, Darcy Moore's defence, Heritier Lumumba's fresh allegations about the Pies and much more. Got a question about your club? Send it to realfootypod@theage.com.au for our hosts to answer. Follow us on Twitter and Facebook. And if you value independent, quality journalism, please subscribe to The Age

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46:31

'No pizzazz': Essendon's 'disastrous' season

Real Footy ·

2022/05/02

Michael Gleeson, Jake Niall and Caroline Wilson discuss what's going on with the Bombers. List management, their age profile, and changes in the club's culture all come under the microscope. Plus, Fremantle's big win, the Saints go troppo - with poor results, Collingwood's statement at selection and much more. Got a question about your club? Send it to realfootypod@theage.com.au for our hosts to answer. Follow us on Twitter and Facebook. And if you value independent, quality journalism, please

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43:00

Demons then daylight: Which team is the second seed...

Real Footy ·

2022/04/26

Michael Gleeson, Jake Niall and Peter Ryan discuss which team can take the mantle as the second best in the league. Plus, the player that made the difference on Anzac Day at the MCG, Paddy McCartin'slatestconcussion, we floata change to the stand rule and more.Support the show: https://subscribe.theage.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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