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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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24:47

Real Footy tipping: The unlikely match of the round

Real Footy ·

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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19:55

Real Footy tipping: Big outs

Real Footy ·

2025/03/05

Andrew Wu and Peter Ryan discuss how much of an impact the Swans' grand final loss will have on their 2025 campaign, the most impactful absences of the round and why there are concerns around the Giants. Plus, top eight predictions and who will win the flag?Support the show: https://subscribe.theage.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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42:39

Why Carlton are one of the biggest mysteries of the...

Real Footy ·

2025/03/03

Libby Birch, Jake Niall and Michael Gleeson discuss the teams and coaches under the most pressure in 2025, whether the Hawks can back up their 2024 efforts, how injuries have hit some clubs particularly hard and much more.Support the show: https://subscribe.theage.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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47:42

Whose team will reign supreme?

Real Footy ·

2025/02/23

To kick off the 2025 season, Libby Birch, Peter Ryan and Andrew Wu get together to draft three teams of current AFL players and put them to a vote to decide whose is best.Head totheage.com.au/aflto cast your vote and have your say in the comments.Support the show: https://subscribe.theage.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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30:00

The quarter hour of power

Real Footy ·

2024/10/16

After 10 days, the AFL trade period culminated in a final, frantic, 15-minute stretch, and the man in the eye of the storm was Western Bulldogs recruiter Sam Power. MIchael Gleeson, Jake Niall and Peter Ryan break down all the big moves and explain what the clubs were thinking.Support the show: https://subscribe.theage.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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25:12

Did the Magpies sell the farm?

Real Footy ·

2024/10/15

Dan Houston was headed to Collingwood, then he wasn't, then he was. Michael Gleeson and Jake Niall discuss how the mega deal was resurrected and who were the winners and losers as we wrap day nine of the 2024 trade period. Support the show: https://subscribe.theage.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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21:15

'It seems a very high price to pay'

Real Footy ·

2024/10/14

Although it was another quiet day for player movement, a mega trade is taking shape involving four clubs. Peter Ryan wonders if it will be a good deal for Collingwood, but Marc McGowan says they stand to land the blue-chip asset.Support the show: https://subscribe.theage.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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14:40

The Bombshell pick swap

Real Footy ·

2024/10/11

Finally, we got some action. Scott Spits and Andrew Wu discuss the rationale behind the pick swaps executed by Carlton, Brisbane, Richmond and Hawthorn on day five of the AFL trade period, and answer the question many Melbourne fans are now asking; 'who is Harry Sharp?'Support the show: https://subscribe.theage.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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18:28

'Carlton will be ready to swoop'

Real Footy ·

2024/10/10

Andrew Wu and Marc McGowan discuss the negotiations that are holding up other deals and the clubs waiting in the wings if any trades fall over. Plus, the Tiger re-signed on a mega deal, and will pick 56 be enough to get Jake Stringer from Essendon to GWS?Support the show: https://subscribe.theage.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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21:51

'Today's biggest trade was off field'

Real Footy ·

2024/10/09

Although no players or picks were swapped, Michael Gleeson and Peter Ryan analyse a number of the big off-field manoeuvres that were executed on day three of the AFL trade period.Support the show: https://subscribe.theage.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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22:11

'The folly of Collingwood'

Real Footy ·

2024/10/08

Michael Gleeson and Peter Ryan discuss whether the Pies are wise to chase Dan Houston (and what a deal might look like), the chances of Clayton Oliver getting to Geelong and what it will take to get Liam Baker to the Eagles. Plus, free agency compensation explained and where the Cats stand on ruckmen.Support the show: https://subscribe.theage.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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24:01

'On a hiding to nothing'

Real Footy ·

2024/10/07

Peter Ryan and Marc McGowan discuss the state of play after day one of trade period, from the fascinating press conference with Melbourne list boss Tim Lamb to Monday's done deals to the state of the free agency compensation system. What's happening at the Bombers? And what's the best result the Roos could expect from splitting the No.2 pick?Support the show: https://subscribe.theage.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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36:53

'Changed the course of footy history'

Real Footy ·

2024/09/29

Caroline Wilson, Jake Niall and Michael Gleeson discuss the Lions' thumping grand final win over the Swans, from the questions the Swans have to answer to the word on Joe Daniher's future. What was '"horrific" about John Longmire's press conference? Will the competition follow the new premiers' lead when it comes to game style? Plus, the highlights of the season, what the first round of games will look like in 2025 and a look ahead to trade period.Support the show:

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