The bye week

Richmond vs Hawthorn

West Coast vs Collingwood

Just between us

Melbourne vs Geelong

Sydney vs GWS

The best-laid plans can go up in smoke under the pressure of the biggest stage ...This week on The Age Real Footy Podcast, Michael Gleeson, Caroline Wilson, Jake Niall and Bob Murphy preview the first week of finals, discuss ticketing issues, trouble at Adelaide, au pairs, and whether Tom Mitchell should have been awarded MVP. Plus, whispers about career opportunities for Brendon Gale, a new feature coming to Marvel Stadium and much more.

<div dir="ltr">The best-laid plans can go up in smoke under the pressure of the biggest stage ...</div>
<div dir="ltr">This week on The Age Real Footy Podcast, Michael Gleeson, Caroline Wilson, Jake Niall and Bob Murphy preview the first week of finals, discuss ticketing issues, trouble at Adelaide, au pairs, and whether Tom Mitchell should have been awarded MVP. Plus, whispers about career opportunities for Brendon Gale, a new feature coming to Marvel Stadium and much more.</div>

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/).

<p>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/).</p>

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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.

<p>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.</p>

Real Footy Podcast

The best-laid plans can go up in smoke under the pressure of the biggest stage ... This week on The Age Real Footy Podcast, Michael Gleeson, Caroline Wilson, Jake Niall and Bob Murphy preview the first week of finals, discuss ticketing issues, trouble at Adelaide, au pairs, and whether Tom Mitchell should have been awarded MVP. Plus, whispers about career opportunities for Brendon Gale, a new feature coming to Marvel Stadium and much more.