That's the verdict from Michael Gleeson, Jake Niall, Caroline Wilson and Jimmy Bartel as they preview the season. Also on the agenda in our first episode of 2019: rule changes, how they'll work and why players and coaches should have no problems with them. Plus: he hasn't played in a while, but Gary Ablett snr's official goal tally has changed; we chat to AFLW players about the conference system, finals and the league best and fairest; and how many goals will it take to win the Coleman Medal this year?

That's the verdict from Michael Gleeson, Jake Niall, Caroline Wilson and Jimmy Bartel as they preview the season. Also on the agenda in our first episode of 2019: rule changes, how they'll work and why players and coaches should have no problems with them. Plus: he hasn't played in a while, but Gary Ablett snr's official goal tally has changed; we chat to AFLW players about the conference system, finals and the league best and fairest; and how many goals will it take to win the Coleman Medal this year?

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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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.