This week on the Real Footy podcast, Michael Gleeson, Jake Niall, Caroline Wilson and Jimmy Bartel are examining the problems with Essendon, from their game style, to Joe Daniher's form issues, to John Worsfold's contract. Plus, the Tigers are premiership favourites, the impressive Swans, bad news for Carlton and the AFL club trying to get in touch - unsuccessfully - with The Killers.

This week on the Real Footy podcast, Michael Gleeson, Jake Niall, Caroline Wilson and Jimmy Bartel are examining the problems with Essendon, from their game style, to Joe Daniher's form issues, to John Worsfold's contract. Plus, the Tigers are premiership favourites, the impressive Swans, bad news for Carlton and the AFL club trying to get in touch - unsuccessfully - with The Killers.

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.