Andrew Wu and Peter Ryan discuss the surprising streak Essendon are on heading into Friday night's game, the "genuine coin toss" of the round and whether Gold Coast can cause an upset. Plus, do the Giants have enough depth in defence to handle the Blues' twin towers?

Andrew Wu and Peter Ryan discuss the surprising streak Essendon are on heading into Friday night's game, the "genuine coin toss" of the round and whether Gold Coast can cause an upset. Plus, do the Giants have enough depth in defence to handle the Blues' twin towers?

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A redemption story

Caroline Wilson, Michael Gleeson and Jake Niall discuss the three teams that are clear contenders and the couple that could join them. Have the Cats all but sealed a top-four finish with their flawless start? And should the Blues be concerned after that round seven result? Plus, the biggest worry for the Saints, the tough questions that need to be asked at Collingwood and the pre-season prediction that's not looking so good. 

Caroline Wilson, Michael Gleeson and Jake Niall discuss the three teams that are clear contenders and the couple that could join them. Have the Cats all but sealed a top-four finish with their flawless start? And should the Blues be concerned after that round seven result? Plus, the biggest worry for the Saints, the tough questions that need to be asked at Collingwood and the pre-season prediction that's not looking so good.

'An extraordinary turnaround'

Andrew Wu and Peter Ryan face the music after a tough weekend of tipping, and look ahead to some blockbusters in round seven. Are the Bombers a chance on Anzac Day? How much of a factor will injury be in the Cats-Blues game? And which contest is a real 50-50 game?

Andrew Wu and Peter Ryan face the music after a tough weekend of tipping, and look ahead to some blockbusters in round seven. Are the Bombers a chance on Anzac Day? How much of a factor will injury be in the Cats-Blues game? And which contest is a real 50-50 game?

'Too bad to be true'

Jake Niall, Caroline Wilson and Michael Gleeson discuss whether the Pies are back, the key factor in Carlton's win over GWS and the change the Bombers have made to improve in recent weeks. Plus, is it time to put a line through the Lions for 2024? And what's gone wrong at Fremantle?

Jake Niall, Caroline Wilson and Michael Gleeson discuss whether the Pies are back, the key factor in Carlton's win over GWS and the change the Bombers have made to improve in recent weeks. Plus, is it time to put a line through the Lions for 2024? And what's gone wrong at Fremantle?

A redemption story

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