This week on the Real Footy podcast, Michael Gleeson, Jake Niall and Caroline Wilson discuss the Bulldogs' disappointing return to football. How did the club end up with such a young team, four years on from a premiership? Have they over-committed to coach Luke Beveridge? Or is it a problem with the players on the field? Also this week, why Gillon McLachlan was wrong to call the review of the Jack Higgins mark a brave decision, the "poor call" on Shaun Burgoyne's sling tackle, praise for the Suns and their young guns and much more.

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This week on the Real Footy podcast, Michael Gleeson, Jake Niall and Caroline Wilson discuss the Bulldogs' disappointing return to football. How did the club end up with such a young team, four years on from a premiership? Have they over-committed to coach Luke Beveridge? Or is it a problem with the players on the field? Also this week, why Gillon McLachlan was wrong to call the review of the Jack Higgins mark a brave decision, the "poor call" on Shaun Burgoyne's sling tackle, praise for the Suns and their young guns and much more.
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'The worst performance of the weekend'

This week on the Real Footy podcast, Michael Gleeson, Caroline Wilson and Jake Niall discuss which team might be most affected by changes to the coronavirus-hit season – and whether it will have an impact on who wins the flag. Plus: has the game lost supporters during the shutdown? Did the AFL make the wrong call in starting the season with Collingwood v Richmond? And is a new broadcast deal close?

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This week on the Real Footy podcast, Michael Gleeson, Caroline Wilson and Jake Niall discuss which team might be most affected by changes to the coronavirus-hit season &ndash; and whether it will have an impact on who wins the flag. Plus: has the game lost supporters during the shutdown? Did the AFL make the wrong call in starting the season with Collingwood v Richmond? And is a new broadcast deal close?
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Which club will be most affected by the new season structure?

This week, Jake Niall, Caroline Wilson and Sam McClure talk about the state of the game today and how it compares to footy from decades past. Plus: discussion of the looming pay war between the AFL and its players, including the letter that has left the AFL unhappy and why there could be pressure on the league to allow third-party deals going forward.

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This week, Jake Niall, Caroline Wilson and Sam McClure talk about the state of the game today and how it compares to footy from decades past. Plus: discussion of the looming pay war between the AFL and its players, including the letter that has left the AFL unhappy and why there could be pressure on the league to allow third-party deals going forward.
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How long will footy be able to hold onto its unique traits?

Josh Jenkins joins the podcast to talk about joining the Cats, how the AFLPA handled the Crows' infamous pre-season camp and the only part of footy that's normal at the moment.

Josh Jenkins joins the podcast to talk about joining the Cats, how the AFLPA handled the Crows' infamous pre-season camp and the only part of footy that's normal at the moment.

'Sometimes when there's smoke, there's fire'

Richmond defender Dylan Grimes joins the podcast to talk about football in the time of coronavirus, from the unexpected benefits of a very different set-up to how he's spent his time during isolation, and what it's like being a footballer in a very different season. Plus Michael Gleeson, Jake Niall and Caroline Wilson on all the latest AFL news, including the likelihood of a night grand final, the fixtures they'd like to see open the season, and Peter V'landys' impact on the AFL.

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Richmond defender Dylan Grimes joins the podcast to talk about football in the time of coronavirus, from the unexpected benefits of a very different set-up to how he's spent his time during isolation, and what it's like being a footballer in a very different season. Plus Michael Gleeson, Jake Niall and Caroline Wilson on all the latest AFL news, including the likelihood of a night grand final, the fixtures they'd like to see open the season, and Peter V'landys' impact on the AFL.
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'I could give Jack some grief from the other end of the field'

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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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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'It's taken a bit longer than Gillon McLachlan had hoped'

Just a note to let you know there won't be an episode Tuesday as we await the news of when the season will restart - but there will be one this week! Make sure you're subscribed to get the episode as it drops.

 

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Just a note to let you know there won't be an episode Tuesday as we await the news of when the season will restart - but there will be one this week! Make sure you're subscribed to get the episode as it drops.
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Next episode coming soon

Award-winning crime writer John Silvester joins Michael Gleeson and Jake Niall to talk about the colourful characters who have been involved in football over the years, from the time Carlton lost possession of one of their flags (and how it involves the Moran family) to a Fremantle scout's run-in with Carl Williams, and plenty in between. Plus, North star Emma Kearney gives her take on the latest AFL news, we hear when footy is likely to start up again, discuss the news around Dean Laidley and more.

 

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Award-winning crime writer John Silvester joins Michael Gleeson and Jake Niall to talk about the colourful characters who have been involved in football over the years, from the time Carlton lost possession of one of their flags (and how it involves the Moran family) to a Fremantle scout's run-in with Carl Williams, and plenty in between. Plus, North star Emma Kearney gives her take on the latest AFL news, we hear when footy is likely to start up again, discuss the news around Dean Laidley and more.
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How a Carlton premiership flag went missing for seven years

This week on the Real Footy podcast, former St Kilda coach Ross Lyon joins Michael Gleeson, Jake Niall and Caroline Wilson to discuss the drawn grand final between St Kilda and Collingwood as we approach the 10-year anniversary of the game. Lyon recounts his strongest memories from that day, the rematch and the finals series as a whole and details what he might have done differently, with the benefit of hindsight.

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This week on the Real Footy podcast, former St Kilda coach Ross Lyon joins Michael Gleeson, Jake Niall and Caroline Wilson to discuss the drawn grand final between St Kilda and Collingwood as we approach the 10-year anniversary of the game. Lyon recounts his strongest memories from that day, the rematch and the finals series as a whole and details what he might have done differently, with the benefit of hindsight.
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'I sort of blank it out the best I can'

Collingwood star Darcy Moore tells the Real Footy podcast what it's like to play on Joe Daniher in an Anzac Day game, why he defies instructions to spoil, what he's enjoying about the AFL shutdown and more. Plus, the modelling the MCG is doing around socially distanced crowds, how the Bulldogs have handled the Lachie Hunter situation and the latest on when the AFL could resume.

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Collingwood star Darcy Moore tells the Real Footy podcast what it's like to play on Joe Daniher in an Anzac Day game, why he defies instructions to spoil, what he's enjoying about the AFL shutdown and more. Plus, the modelling the MCG is doing around socially distanced crowds, how the Bulldogs have handled the Lachie Hunter situation and the latest on when the AFL could resume.
WHICH ANZAC DAY GAME WAS THE BEST? We're calling on footy fans to vote on which of these five modern-day classics was the best. Click <a href="https://www.theage.com.au/sport/afl/anzac-day-poll-which-of-these-classic-matches-was-the-best-20200420-p54law.html">here</a> to see the selections and have your say in our poll.
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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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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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