The AFL had hoped to make an announcement on the season restart as early as Wednesday. Now, the word is that the wait could stretch to the end of the weekend.
This week on the Real Footy podcast, Caroline Wilson, Michael Gleeson and Peter Ryan discuss what is causing the hold-up. Plus: id the penalties handed out to the Crows for their breach of AFL rules go far enough? And we answer your questions.

 

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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.

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