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 more. 

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 more.

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'They had no right to win'

Andrew Wu and Peter Ryan discuss injuries, big ins for round nine and the fact that Tom Hawkins hasn't received a free kick all season. Who will win the battle of the midfields when the Blues take on the Demons? Is there hope for a Hawks upset against the Saints? And what's going on with Toby Greene? 

Andrew Wu and Peter Ryan discuss injuries, big ins for round nine and the fact that Tom Hawkins hasn't received a free kick all season. Who will win the battle of the midfields when the Blues take on the Demons? Is there hope for a Hawks upset against the Saints? And what's going on with Toby Greene?

'Full-scale panic'

Caroline Wilson, Michael Gleeson and Jake Niall discuss the pressure on Luke Beveridge and the Bulldogs after their loss to the Hawks, what Collingwood need if they are to contend for this year's flag and the teams that lowered their colours on the weekend. Plus, a discussion about the AFL's tributes to victims of gender-based violence and what might come from it. 

Caroline Wilson, Michael Gleeson and Jake Niall discuss the pressure on Luke Beveridge and the Bulldogs after their loss to the Hawks, what Collingwood need if they are to contend for this year's flag and the teams that lowered their colours on the weekend. Plus, a discussion about the AFL's tributes to victims of gender-based violence and what might come from it.

'He'll be fighting for his job'

Peter Ryan and Andrew Wu tip a round of rivalries - and not much travel - in this week's expert tips episode. What aspect of the game will decide the Carlton-Collingwood result? Will wet weather suit the Swans or the Giants? And do the Saints have anything to be nervous about against the Roos?

Peter Ryan and Andrew Wu tip a round of rivalries - and not much travel - in this week's expert tips episode. What aspect of the game will decide the Carlton-Collingwood result? Will wet weather suit the Swans or the Giants? And do the Saints have anything to be nervous about against the Roos?

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