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Which club has got the best midfield trio heading into 2026?

After another lean season in 2025, is this the year the Roos finally bounce and get themselves out of the bottom 4?

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Which club has got the best midfield trio heading into 2026?
After another lean season in 2025, is this the year the Roos finally bounce and get themselves out of the bottom 4?
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Who has the best midfield trio? Is 2026 the year the Roos bounce? 

Join Riley Beveridge and Damian Barrett as they analyse Essendon's decision to sack Brad Scott and the club's press conference with President Andrew Welsh and CEO Tim Roberts.

You can watch the full press conference here: https://www.afl.com.au/video/1528271/bombers-front-the-media-after-scott-sacking?videoId=1528271&modal=true&type=video&publishFrom=1779766843001&limit=50&tagNames=ProgramCategory%3ANews&references=AFL_COMPSEASON%3A85

Join Riley Beveridge and Damian Barrett as they analyse Essendon's decision to sack Brad Scott and the club's press conference with&nbsp;President Andrew Welsh and CEO Tim Roberts.
You can watch the full press conference here: https://www.afl.com.au/video/1528271/bombers-front-the-media-after-scott-sacking?videoId=1528271&amp;modal=true&amp;type=video&amp;publishFrom=1779766843001&amp;limit=50&amp;tagNames=ProgramCategory%3ANews&amp;references=AFL_COMPSEASON%3A85

Damian Barrett and Riley Beveridge on Scott sacking, Bombers presser

Josh Gabelich and Cal Twomey discuss the departure of Bombers coach Brad Scott.

Josh Gabelich and Cal Twomey discuss the departure of Bombers coach Brad Scott.

Emergency pod: Brad Scott out as Essendon coach

Josh Gabelich and Cal Twomey discuss Monday’s biggest footy stories on the AFL Daily podcast.

Talking points:
We pay tribute to the legendary Neale Daniher, whose legacy transcends football
Cal outlines why the Bombers should ask for special assistance from League HQ
The Kangaroos’ young stars came up clutch on Saturday against the Suns
Chris Fagan’s confusing change of messaging in the space of four days
Josh takes us behind the curtain in Pendles’ record-breaking game on Saturday
Cal’s quick guide to the 2026 Telstra AFL Mid-Season Rookie Draft
Regular segments, Monday Marketplace and Gimme Something

Josh Gabelich and Cal Twomey discuss Monday&rsquo;s biggest footy stories on the AFL Daily podcast.
Talking points:
<ul>
<li>We pay tribute to the legendary Neale Daniher, whose legacy transcends football</li>
<li>Cal outlines why the Bombers should ask for special assistance from League HQ</li>
<li>The Kangaroos&rsquo; young stars came up clutch on Saturday against the Suns</li>
<li>Chris Fagan&rsquo;s confusing change of messaging in the space of four days</li>
<li>Josh takes us behind the curtain in Pendles&rsquo; record-breaking game on Saturday</li>
<li>Cal&rsquo;s quick guide to the 2026 Telstra AFL Mid-Season Rookie Draft</li>
<li>Regular segments, Monday Marketplace and Gimme Something</li>
</ul>

Who has the best midfield trio? Is 2026 the year the Roos bounce?

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