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There's heated debate in this week's episode of The Age Real Footy podcast as Michael Gleeson, Caroline Wilson and Jake Niall discuss a "shocking" week for the league. Plus, why Melbourne belong in the finals, the game-changer in the race for the flag, Sydney and Collingwood get set for the battle of the bruised and beaten at the SCG, Essendon's finals hopes hang in the balance and whispers about the umpiring department.

There's heated debate in this week's episode of The Age Real Footy podcast as Michael Gleeson, Caroline Wilson and Jake Niall discuss a "shocking" week for the league. Plus, why Melbourne belong in the finals, the game-changer in the race for the flag, Sydney and Collingwood get set for the battle of the bruised and beaten at the SCG, Essendon's finals hopes hang in the balance and whispers about the umpiring department.

We bring you all the stories behind the game - reviewing, previewing and analysing footy in a way only The Age knows how. Join host Michael Gleeson and regular guests Caroline Wilson, Jake Niall, Bob Murphy and Jimmy Bartel. Send us your feedback to realfootypod@fairfaxmedia.com.au or follow us on Twitter (@agerealfooty) and Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/agerealfooty/).

We bring you all the stories behind the game - reviewing, previewing and analysing footy in a way only The Age knows how. Join host Michael Gleeson and regular guests Caroline Wilson, Jake Niall, Bob Murphy and Jimmy Bartel. Send us your feedback to realfootypod@fairfaxmedia.com.au or follow us on Twitter (@agerealfooty) and Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/agerealfooty/).

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Real Footy

We bring you all the stories behind the game - reviewing, previewing and analysing footy in a way only The Age and SMH know how. Join host Michael Gleeson and regular guests Caroline Wilson, Jake Niall and Jimmy Bartel.

We bring you all the stories behind the game - reviewing, previewing and analysing footy in a way only The Age and SMH know how. Join host Michael Gleeson and regular guests Caroline Wilson, Jake Niall and Jimmy Bartel.