Michael Gleeson, Caroline Wilson and Jake Niall discuss how the Pies have been worked out and the players who have struggled to start the new season. Plus, Essendon's big issue, the worry about Hawthorn and have the Bulldogs answered their critics with the win over Gold Coast? 

Michael Gleeson, Caroline Wilson and Jake Niall discuss how the Pies have been worked out and the players who have struggled to start the new season. Plus, Essendon's big issue, the worry about Hawthorn and have the Bulldogs answered their critics with the win over Gold Coast?

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'Close to the end of the road'

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?

Straight for the jugular

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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