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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 Age today. Thanks for listening and don't forget to check out more great podcasts from The Age & SMH. Support the show: https://subscribe.theage.com.au/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week on the Real Footy Podcast, premiership Geelong forward MathewStokes 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 The Age today. Thanks for listening and don't forget to check out more great podcasts from The Age & SMH. Support the show: https://subscribe.theage.com.au/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 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: https://subscribe.theage.com.au/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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.html To read Caroline's piece on coaches and the soft cap: https://www.theage.com.au/sport/afl/why-afl-coaches-are-at-loggerheads-with-league-chiefs-20220602-p5aqk4.html To read Michael's wrap of the round: https://www.theage.com.au/sport/afl/four-points-dees-missing-ingredients-and-ginnivan-s-trouble-20220604-p5ar43.html   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: https://subscribe.theage.com.au/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 body language 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: https://subscribe.theage.com.au/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 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: https://subscribe.theage.com.au/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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: https://subscribe.theage.com.au/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 today. Thanks for listening and don't forget to check out more great podcasts from The Age & SMH. Support the show: https://subscribe.theage.com.au/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 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: https://subscribe.theage.com.au/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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's latest concussion, we float a change to the stand rule and more. Support the show: https://subscribe.theage.com.au/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Michael Gleeson, Caroline Wilson and Jake Niall take a look at the Bombers and whether they are living up to Ben Rutten’s ambition for the side to be a “blue-collar” team. Plus, Sam Mitchell's biggest win as Hawthorn coach, dissent towards umpires, the politics around choosing Gillon McLachlan's successor 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: https://subscribe.theage.com.au/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this bonus episode, Michael Gleeson, Jake Niall and Peter Ryan discuss Gillon McLachlan's impending departure as CEO of the AFL. McLachlan announced on Tuesday that he would finish up at the end of the season, but has a very full agenda to tick off before he goes, including a club funding agreement that could cause some friction. We discuss his legacy at the league, particularly launching AFLW; his strengths and how they helped him lead the competition through COVID-19; and how his handling of Adam Goodes' situation highlighted his weaknesses. Plus, who might succeed him in the role and what the future might hold for McLachlan himself. Read about Gillon McLachlan's departure. Read about the contenders to replace him. Read about the reaction to the CEO's departure. 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: https://subscribe.theage.com.au/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Michael Gleeson, Caroline Wilson and Jake Niall discuss the clearer picture we have of the competition after four rounds – and the questions that remain. Plus, special guest Emma Kearney reviews the AFLW grand final and discusses the futures of Erin Phillips and Daisy Pearce, when to expect the next rounds of the fixture to drop, your questions answered 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: https://subscribe.theage.com.au/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week, Michael Gleeson, Caroline Wilson and Greg Baum discuss Cyril Rioli’s experiences at Hawthorn and racism in the AFL. Plus, the teams that can take positives from their losses in round three, the pressure on Port Adelaide coach Ken Hinkley, worrying signs for the Tigers and much more.   Got a question about your club? Send it to realfootypod@theage.com.au for our hosts to answer.   To read Caroline Wilson's initial report on Cyril Rioli, click here. https://www.theage.com.au/sport/afl/the-only-club-i-wouldn-t-put-my-hand-up-for-right-now-why-hawks-legend-cyril-rioli-has-stayed-away-20220331-p5a9n9.html To read the Hawks' apology to the Riolis, click here. https://www.theage.com.au/sport/afl/racism-is-unacceptable-hawks-issue-apology-to-cyril-and-shannyn-ah-sam-rioli-20220402-p5aa90.html To read Jack Latimore's column about the trope at the heart of Rioli’s retirement, click here.https://www.theage.com.au/sport/afl/can-t-you-afford-thread-the-trope-at-the-heart-of-cyril-rioli-s-retirement-20220401-p5aa44.html To read Jake Niall's piece on what the Rioli story says about Jeff Kennett and Sam Mitchell, click here.https://www.theage.com.au/sport/afl/the-upshot-for-kennett-sam-mitchell-and-hawthorn-from-rioli-story-20220402-p5aaaz.html To read Michael Gleeson's column wrapping the round of footy, click here.https://www.theage.com.au/sport/afl/four-points-a-weekend-of-reckoning-at-hawthorn-20220403-p5aafw.html Support the show: https://subscribe.theage.com.au/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Michael Gleeson, Caroline Wilson and Greg Baum discuss Sam Mitchell's Hawks, who have a good balance of youth and maturity, and whether the new coaches are providing their clubs with a "sugar hit" or true resurgence. Plus, Buddy's big moment, West Coast's mighty effort despite being forced into 14 changes, Max King's 132 seconds of brilliance 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: https://subscribe.theage.com.au/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Michael Gleeson, Jake Niall and Caroline Wilson look back on a thrilling first round of footy, including the transformed Blues midfield, undisciplined Tigers, midfield woes for the Bombers, list gaps at St Kilda 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: https://subscribe.theage.com.au/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Michael Gleeson, Jake Niall and Caroline Wilson look ahead to a blockbuster round one, not least Melbourne v Bulldogs to open the new season. Plus: pressure is on for immediate results at Carlton, the young gun set to debut for the Pies, what to expect from new Hawks coach Sam Mitchell 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: https://subscribe.theage.com.au/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Real Footy podcast is back for 2022 and this week Michael Gleeson, Caroline Wilson and Jake Niall preview the AFL season. Can Melbourne go back to back and win the premiership in 2022? Will Richmond have one last crack at a flag? Will the Blues be the biggest bolters of the season? Are Essendon a top-four team? We answer all these questions and 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: https://subscribe.theage.com.au/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Michael Gleeson, Jake Niall and Peter Ryan wrap trade period, from the most significant deal, to whether any of the moves will have an impact on teams' premiership hopes and why the Pies were lucky their fire sale came last year, not in 2021.   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: https://subscribe.theage.com.au/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Peter Ryan and Daniel Cherny discuss the latest trade period news, including where things stand on the trades for Jordan Dawson, Jordan Clark, Bobby Hill and a number of ruckmen. Plus, news about Alastair Clarkson's trip to the US and your questions answered. 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: https://subscribe.theage.com.au/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.