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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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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'

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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.

en-US

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.

en-US

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...

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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.

en-US

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.

en-US

27:12

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

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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'

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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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24:47

Real Footy tipping: The unlikely match of the round

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2025/04/02

Andrew Wu and Peter Ryan look ahead to round four and discuss whether this is the week the Blues break through for a win, the team that's painful to watch and the match that has "danger game" written all over it.Support the show: https://subscribe.theage.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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49:22

‘Bereft of answers’

Real Footy ·

2025/03/31

Michael Gleeson, Jake Niall and Caroline Wilson discuss the big change in the way the best teams play footy and why it’s killing some teams who had finals aspirations. Plus, the AFL’s first crackdown on players being pushed into danger in a contest, Hawthorn’s point of difference over the competition and the encouraging signs from Essendon.Support the show: https://subscribe.theage.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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28:05

Real Footy tipping: 'Could well be a grand final...

Real Footy ·

2025/03/26

Andrew Wu and Peter Ryan discuss one of the most impressive teams of the season so far, the importance of exciting footy and the small margins that turn a talented team into a winning team.Support the show: https://subscribe.theage.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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42:00

'A very ordinary footy team'

Real Footy ·

2025/03/24

Michael Gleeson, Jake Niall and Peter Ryan discuss Essendon's woes, St Kilda's big win, Sam Darcy's star turn against the Pies and the most enviable forward line in the competition. Plus, what the future holds for Sydney's Chad Warner and Collingwood's Brayden Maynard.Support the show: https://subscribe.theage.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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23:31

Real Footy tipping: 'This has the potential to get...

Real Footy ·

2025/03/19

Andrew Wu and Peter Ryan discuss potential blowouts, tipping certainties and the team that was pathetic in round one. Plus, how injuries are hitting the Swans hard, assessing Port's coaching succession plan and much more.Support the show: https://subscribe.theage.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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38:22

'Panic, panic, panic'

Real Footy ·

2025/03/17

Libby Birch joins Caroline Wilson and Michael Gleeson to discuss the psychology behind Carlton's shock loss to the Tigers, whether there's an advantage to playing opening round and the two standout teams in the competition. Plus, why Melbourne should be happy even though they lost, Bailey Smith's brilliant Geelong debut and were the Bombers right to re-sign Brad Scott so early in the year?Support the show: https://subscribe.theage.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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28:15

Real Footy tipping: 'Absolute contempt'

Real Footy ·

2025/03/12

Andrew Wu and Peter Ryan discuss where the Bombers will be vulnerable against the Hawks, what position Tom McCartin should playand the team that will be an early season mover.Support the show: https://subscribe.theage.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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41:14

'Are you concerned about Collingwood?'

Real Footy ·

2025/03/10

Michael Gleeson, Caroline Wilson and Jake Niall debate the merits of opening round and discuss the "puddlingly slow and old" Pies, the troubling exodus at Richmond and the people who are helping the Hawks rise.Support the show: https://subscribe.theage.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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