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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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50:41

'They fumbled the game'

Real Footy ·

2024/08/26

Michael Gleeson, Jake Niall and Caroline Wilson discuss the precarious nature of the competition this season after a dramatic final day of the home-and-away season. Is there enough benefit for the winners of the minor premiership? Did the Blues deserve a finals spot? How crucial is Liam Jones to the Bulldogs' structure? What was the most encouraging sign for the Saints? And do the Bombers need a rebuild?Support the show: https://subscribe.theage.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy

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28:52

'Appetite for destruction'

Real Footy ·

2024/08/22

Friday night specialists Peter Ryan and Marc McGowan discuss an "incredibly mediocre" finalist, retirement conspiracy theories and the story of the year in this week's expert tips episode. Will we see another last-minute wooden spoon switch in season 2024? And can anyone tip the Bulldogs-Giants game with confidence? Support the show: https://subscribe.theage.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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47:38

‘There are clearly cracks inside the club’

Real Footy ·

2024/08/19

Jake Niall, Caroline Wilson and Peter Ryan discuss an extraordinary round of football that had huge implications for finals. How costly will the Lions’ loss to the Pies prove to be? What did the Blues learn from their win over West Coast? And are the Hawks good enough to win the flag this year? Plus, the three minutes that turned Sydney’s season, what the future holds for Christian Petracca and has a lack of unity held the Bombers back this season?Support the show:

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26:12

'No one’s safe'

Real Footy ·

2024/08/15

Andrew Wu and Peter Ryan follow the rules as they tip the penultimate round of the home-and-away season. Which top-eight team is looking shaky? Can the Pies keep their faint finals hopes alive with a win? And can the Blues pull off a miraculous victory in the west?Support the show: https://subscribe.theage.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

en-US

48:11

'We could've won it'

Real Footy ·

2024/08/12

With the 2024 premiership race wide open, the panellists on this week's Real Footy podcast say some teams are going to rue the late-season mistakes that blew their chance at a flag. They also discuss the heroes who stepped up for their teams when they were needed most and the future of several ageing Magpies.Support the show: https://subscribe.theage.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

en-US

38:54

'In his heart he knows'

Real Footy ·

2024/08/08

Are the Dees really still in finals contention? Our tipping experts reckon they're done, and they think Simon Goodwin does too. Plus they discuss the power of a 100-point margin; can the loser rebound and does the winner fall into bad habits?Support the show: https://subscribe.theage.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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45:45

Geez, they capitulate quickly

Real Footy ·

2024/08/05

Peter Ryan, Jake Niall and Marc McGowan ask what's gone wrong at the Sydney Swans, and also discuss the string of last-gasp wins in round 21, the Cats' response to the Tyson Stengle drama and whether Blue Mitch McGovern should've taken his kick after the siren.Support the show: https://subscribe.theage.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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31:22

'First time as the hunted'

Real Footy ·

2024/08/01

Footy tipping tragics Andrew Wu and Peter Ryan cast their discerning eyes over the round 21 games, and wonder how the in-form Bulldogs will cope under the spotlight of Friday-night lights.Support the show: https://subscribe.theage.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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25:56

'A dramatic fall from grace'

Real Footy ·

2024/07/25

Andrew Wu and Marc McGowan discuss why Friday night is a must-win game for the Blues, the team that's hard to trust and whether North Melbourne are a genuine chance to beat the Cats. Plus, will injuries to key defenders hurt the Lions? Are the Pies certainties to beat Richmond? And are the Bulldogs due for a disappointing performance?Support the show: https://subscribe.theage.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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44:55

'I feel for their supporters'

Real Footy ·

2024/07/22

Libby Birch, Peter Ryan and Marc McGowan discuss the major concerns for the Bombers, whether we can trust the Bulldogs and why the biggest test for the Hawks will come next year. Plus, the positives for the Swans despite losing three of their last four games, why the Blues' win on Sunday was unconvincing and we get a player's view on the confusion around tackling.Support the show: https://subscribe.theage.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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25:49

'No excuses' for Essendon

Real Footy ·

2024/07/18

Andrew Wu and Peter Ryan discuss the team that travels like yoghurt, whether Collingwood should be doom and gloom ahead of their clash with the Hawks and who will win when the league's most in-form team comes up against the one that has been the best so far this year.Support the show: https://subscribe.theage.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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39:10

‘A big decision for the finals’

Real Footy ·

2024/07/15

Libby Birch joins Michael Gleeson and Jake Niall to discuss Essendon’s maturity, the Brisbane Lions’ culture and Carlton’s selection issues. Plus, why injuries are still affecting the Pies even as they get players back, why a decision about Taylor Walker’s future might have been made for him and is there a communication issue at St Kilda?Support the show: https://subscribe.theage.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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25:38

'Foul play'

Real Footy ·

2024/07/11

Libby Birch and Peter Ryan discuss premiership hangovers and tipping shenanigans as they predict the results for round 18. How important is Izak Rankine to Adelaide's game? How much of a factor is the Hawks' Tasmania home-ground advantage? And how will the Suns respond to Damien Hardwick's strong post-match comments last weekend?Support the show: https://subscribe.theage.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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43:06

Collingwood are ‘out of the picture’

Real Footy ·

2024/07/08

Jake Niall, Greg Baum and Peter Ryan discuss the finals race, from which teams have cemented their status as contenders to those who can be all but ruled out. Plus, analysing Tom Stewart’s move to the middle, the big call looming for Carlton, what the future holds for Eagles coach Adam Simpson and is it time to change the eligibility rules for the Brownlow?Support the show: https://subscribe.theage.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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26:45

'They're fighting for their season'

Real Footy ·

2024/07/04

Andrew Wu and Peter Ryan take inspiration from Ken Hinkley before looking ahead to round 17 in this week's expert tips podcast. Who will win the critical clash between the Pies and the Bombers? Is this the week the Suns get a win away from home? Plus, the stat that puts a handbrake on some of the excitement for the Hawks and a look at why the Swans struggle with slow starts.Support the show: https://subscribe.theage.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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40:55

‘It’s just clicking for the Blues’

Real Footy ·

2024/07/01

Caroline Wilson, Jake Niall and Michael Gleeson discuss Carlton’s bona fides, Essendon’s top-four credentials and what might be going on with Darcy Moore. Plus, Fremantle reinforce their status as smokies, what the future holds for Dustin Martin, the “emotional cauldron” at Port Adelaide and what’s happened to the Giants?Support the show: https://subscribe.theage.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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29:46

Knocking on the door of a loss

Real Footy ·

2024/06/27

Are the Swans due for a fall, do the Demons have one eye on next year and will Wuey ever settle on his tip in the big match between Geelong and Essendon? For the answers to these questions and more, listen to this week's Real Footy tipping podcast.Support the show: https://subscribe.theage.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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43:42

'You have to time your run'

Real Footy ·

2024/06/24

This week on the Real Footy podcast, we wonder how high the Lions can climb and how low the Cats, Power and Demons might fall. We also look at why Brodie Grundy has been the perfect fit for the Sydney Swans and discuss the latest news on the AFL's drugs policy.Support the show: https://subscribe.theage.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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30:52

'Tom Stewart's been a worry'

Real Footy ·

2024/06/20

Pete Ryan's back to discuss the coming round 15 games with Andrew Wu, including the patchy Cats and their prospects against the Blues. Who'll win a classic 50/50 game in Adelaide? Can the Giants upset the all-conquering Swans, and how low can the Demons go?Support the show: https://subscribe.theage.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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46:10

'He should've been gutted ... they let it happen'

Real Footy ·

2024/06/17

On this week's Real Footy podcast, the panel debate how Alastair Clarkson and his North Melbourne players should assess their one-point loss to Collingwood, whether the Hawks, Bulldogs and Lions can make a late charge into finals contention, ponder the future of the speccy and discuss an issue that has become the AFL's biggest "whingefest".Support the show: https://subscribe.theage.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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