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?

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?

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The best footy writers from The Age and SMH bring you the weekly lowdown on all things AFL.
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'In his heart he knows'

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.

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.

'We could've won it'

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.

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.

Geez, they capitulate quickly

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.

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.

'In his heart he knows'

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