This week, the blowtorch is on Collingwood's underperforming midfield after their upset loss to North Melbourne. Plus, what the future holds for impressive interim coaches Rhyce Shaw and David Teague, Essendon are back in the finals picture, whispers about Jarman Impey's contract and more.

This week, the blowtorch is on Collingwood's underperforming midfield after their upset loss to North Melbourne. Plus, what the future holds for impressive interim coaches Rhyce Shaw and David Teague, Essendon are back in the finals picture, whispers about Jarman Impey's contract and more.

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.