A redemption story

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?

Brutal calls

Caroline Wilson, Peter Ryan and Sam McClure discuss the Western Bulldogs' issues, from whether their list is overrated to what the future holds for Luke Beveridge. Plus, the issue at the root of Hawthorn's woes, how Harley Reid has exceeded already high expectations and the silver lining for Richmo…

Extreme hoodoo

Libby Birch and Peter Ryan reflect on loyalty, angry defenders and the Shinboner spirit in this week's episode of the expert tips podcast. Plus, where the Crows are going wrong, the game that could be closer than everyone expects and is this the week that West Coast get a breakthrough win?

Are the Blues the real deal?

Mathew Stokes joins Caroline Wilson and Michael Gleeson to discuss the three undefeated teams' bona fides, the importance of good player development and why Bombers fans have every right to be frustrated. Plus, the Cat who is one of the most underrated players in the league, reviewing the review sy…

'Some sort of curse'

Libby Birch and Sam McClure take a look ahead to Gather Round in this week's edition of the expert tips podcast. Which two games are exciting our experts the most? Which duo will be giving their opposition nightmares? And why is Sam tipping the Suns against GWS?

'You couldn't make this up'

Michael Gleeson, Jake Niall, Caroline Wilson and Sam McClure discuss what Richmond showed about their future with their win over Sydney, Essendon's gutsy victory over the Saints and whether the Eagles deserve priority picks. Plus, the AFL's illicit drug policy dilemma, unpacking Brisbane's poor sta…

'A bit of rat cunning'

Andrew Wu and Peter Ryan try to predict round three in this week's edition of the expert tips podcast. Is it worth the risk to tip the Pies at the Gabba? Which game is not as straightforward as it might look, and which team might give their more favoured opponents a fright? And will lightning strik…

'Close to the end of the road'

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? 

A hard lesson to learn

Andrew Wu gets on the front foot and Peter Ryan applauds him for it as they tip round two. Can the Pies improve against the Saints after a shaky start to their premiership defence? Plus, which game has split our experts, and which do they think will be tight?

'They had no right to win'

Michael Gleeson, Caroline Wilson and Sam McClure discuss the stumbling 2023 grand finalists, Clayton Oliver's star turn for the Demons and the upside for Carlton. Plus, the issues at the Bulldogs and the challenge ahead for Luke Beveridge, the formidable Swans, how the Saints impressed and much mor…