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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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52:31

'A reputation for being a selfish player'

Real Footy ·

2025/06/10

The fallout from the Big Freeze match, bruising bumps, the future of the Tassie Devils, North Melbourne's narrow escape in Bunbury and Andrew Dillon's fireside coastal catch-up with bailey Smith are among the hot topics on this week's Real Footy podcast, with Michael Gleeson, Jake Niall, Caroline Wilson and Sam McClure. What's more, Donald Trump and Elon Musk even rate a mention.Support the show: https://subscribe.theage.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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29:08

'Both teams need a scalp'

Real Footy ·

2025/06/04

Tipping aficionados Andrew Wu and Calum Jaspan dissect the round 13 games in our mid-week episode of the Real Footy podcast. Will it be the Dogs or Hawks who stamp their credentials in the Thursday-night blockbuster, will Adelaide's form prove irresistible against the reigning premier and can the Swans bounce back from last year's embarrassment? Tune in as we attempt to answer all those questions and many more.Support the show: https://subscribe.theage.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy

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42:51

Bloods haemorrhaging

Real Footy ·

2025/06/02

The Swans sink to a new low, the Hok-ballers cough up ad-hoc effort, Melbourne "kick themselves to death", and we ask which acronym do the Saints need more: NWM or TDK? All that and more must-listen footy chat in this week's Real Footy podcast with Michael Gleeson, Jake Niall and Sam McClure.Support the show: https://subscribe.theage.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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44:20

Real Footy tipping: 'A celebration of mediocrity'

Real Footy ·

2025/05/28

Libby Birch, Andrew Wu and Peter Ryan look back at the players they should have taken and those they regret picking in our pre-season super draft before tipping round 12. Are the Hawks a sneaky chance against the rampaging Pies? How much of an impact is the change of coach having on the Swans? And is the Demons' bounceback the real deal? SEE THE TEAMS AND VOTE HERE:https://www.theage.com.au/sport/afl/we-drafted-three-teams-of-current-afl-players-which-is-the-best-20250219-p5ldi6.htmlSupport the

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46:25

'They should be asking questions'

Real Footy ·

2025/05/26

Michael Gleeson, Caroline Wilson and Jake Niall discuss nepo babies, combative coaches and the Demons' revival. Plus, the issues that were exposed in North Melbourne's loss to the undermanned Pies, the Hawks' midfield problem and are the Blues good enough to turn their season around from here?Support the show: https://subscribe.theage.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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28:01

Real Footy tipping: 'They're in a hole at the moment'

Real Footy ·

2025/05/21

Peter Ryan and Andrew Wu fail the maturity test as they discuss the route to victory for Carlton, the hardest game of the round to tip and why Essendon should be in the eight right now.Support the show: https://subscribe.theage.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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46:05

'An unfathomable tragedy'

Real Footy ·

2025/05/19

Caroline Wilson, Michael Gleeson and Jake Niall pay tribute to Adam Selwood and Robert Walls as the football world mourns their deaths.The panel also looks back at the shock wins of round 10, the Bulldogs' premiership hopes, the leadership issues at AFL House and much more. If you or someone you know is in need of support, contact Lifeline on 13 11 14 or Beyond Blue on 1300 22 4636.Support the show: https://subscribe.theage.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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0:47

Coming soon - the 40/20 NRL podcast

Real Footy ·

2025/05/19

40/20 is a brand new NRL podcast from The Sydney Morning Herald and The Age. During this year's State of Origin and Finals series we'll be breaking down the biggest stories from across the game with the best journalists and NRL insiders from around the country. We'll be giving you press pass access as we breakdown the latest news, controversy and performances from the biggest matches in the Rugby League calendar. To listen to our episodes as soon as they drop follow 40/20 wherever you listen to

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27:28

Real Footy tipping: The Carlton record that’s worse...

Real Footy ·

2025/05/14

Andrew Wu and Peter Ryan discuss footy fortresses, why Collingwood fans have reason to be confident against the Crows and the Bulldogs’ consistency in 2025.Support the show: https://subscribe.theage.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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42:27

'They look foolish and weak'

Real Footy ·

2025/05/12

Caroline Wilson, Michael Gleeson and Jake Niall discuss a super Sunday of thrillers, the Demons’ decision to play Clayton Oliver in a tagging role, Justin Longmuir’s future as Fremantle coach and the AFL’s leadership issues.Support the show: https://subscribe.theage.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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29:23

Real Footy tipping: 'They've got to get better'

Real Footy ·

2025/05/07

Andrew Wu and Peter Ryan discuss teams that struggle on the road, whether Collingwood can make do without a handful of stars and how to work a Bunsen burner in this week's tipping edition of the Real Footy podcast. Plus, the TDK Cup, GWS' record at the Cattery and are the Swans back?Support the show: https://subscribe.theage.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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45:15

'It might have triggered him'

Real Footy ·

2025/05/05

This week on the Real Footy podcast, the panel dig into the feud between North Melbourne and Kane Cornes, discuss the rise of the AFL super-veterans and the scourge of five-day breaks. Plus, they identify the club who looked like they were running around in a "poo emoji" guernsey at the weekend.Support the show: https://subscribe.theage.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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32:08

Real Footy tipping: Pros and cons of 'the early sub'

Real Footy ·

2025/04/30

AFL round eight launches into action with Essendon's danger game against North Melbourne. Andrew Wu and Peter Ryan run the rule over all nine matches, including an in-depth preview of the 28th Brisbane-Gold Coast showdown, otherwise known as the 'Q Clash'. They ask a key question, too: Should clubs execute their substitution earlier in matches?Support the show: https://subscribe.theage.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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45:35

'Got their clock cleaned'

Real Footy ·

2025/04/28

Libby Birch joins Jake Niall and Michael Gleeson to run into the fire and discuss whether the Blues are back, the Pies' flag favouritism and Ross Lyon's sideline spray. Plus, the things that have 'galvanised' the Bulldogs and made them dangerous, why the Swans can't play four quarters of footy and the Eagles' call to move Oscar Allen to the back line against Hawthorn.Support the show: https://subscribe.theage.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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27:44

Real Footy tipping: 'Goldstein's a great warrior, but...

Real Footy ·

2025/04/23

Ahead of a bumper AFL round seven including the feature Anzac Day clash between Collingwood and Essendon, Peter Ryan and Andrew Wu run the rule over the key match-ups. The recall of veteran ruckman Todd Goldstein for the injury-hit Bombers is an element of intrigue.Support the show: https://subscribe.theage.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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43:24

'The AFL are not actually a court': Handling of the...

Real Footy ·

2025/04/22

Amid the sentencing for Noah Balta which included a curfew for the Richmond player for an assault charge, podcasters Sam McClure, Caroline Wilson and Jake Niall put the AFL and the Tigers in the spotlight for their handling of his case, which included a senior game for the club before his penalty was handed down.Support the show: https://subscribe.theage.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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27:12

Real Footy tipping: 'Putting their big-boy pants on'

Real Footy ·

2025/04/16

As we enter an intriguing Easter round, our tipsters discuss two teams who've developed genuine swagger this season. Spoiler alert: the winless Demons are not one of them. We discuss their woes, the weakness in Brisbane's game, North's fight for credibility on Good Friday and Port's bid for the same. Plus, we look ahead to Monday's blockbuster between Geelong and Hawthorn.Support the show: https://subscribe.theage.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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49:20

'His time has come at that footy club'

Real Footy ·

2025/04/14

This week on the Real Footy podcast, Sam McClure, Caroline Wilson and Libby Birch analyse the plummeting prospects of Simon Goodwin and his Demons, the fallout from a "weird and wonderful" match between the Power and Hawks, the disrespect being shown to the Lions and the timeslot that's become the Easter graveyard shift of the AFL.Support the show: https://subscribe.theage.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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28:16

Real Footy tipping: 'Picking off hoodoos'

Real Footy ·

2025/04/09

We welcome a guest expert this week to help us identify the likely winners and losers in a tricky fixture of matches for Gather Round. Have the Suns and Saints earnt the respect of our tipsters and have the Blues and Demons lost it? Listen to find out.Support the show: https://subscribe.theage.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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54:15

'Live by the superstar, die by the superstar'

Real Footy ·

2025/04/07

Michael Gleeson, Caroline Wilson and Jake Niall discuss what's behind St Kilda's three-match win streak, Melbourne's list decisions and the umpiring blunder that denied Izak Rankine a late shot at goal. Plus, whether the Noah Balta ban was sufficient, Port Adelaide's coaching succession plan and Luke Beveridge's future.Support the show: https://subscribe.theage.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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