Bob Murphy, Michael Gleeson, Caroline Wilson and Jake Niall talk the Bombers and why John Worsfold must be backed by the Essendon board this season. Plus, the panellists have their say on Eddie McGuire's on-air comments, the Bulldogs "swarm" is back, Erin Phillips is an undisputed star, Collingwood have a "frightening" player and the whispers about Sam Weideman's contract.

Bob Murphy, Michael Gleeson, Caroline Wilson and Jake Niall talk the Bombers and why John Worsfold must be backed by the Essendon board this season. Plus, the panellists have their say on Eddie McGuire's on-air comments, the Bulldogs "swarm" is back, Erin Phillips is an undisputed star, Collingwood have a "frightening" player and the whispers about Sam Weideman's contract.

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.