Michael Gleeson, Jake Niall, Caroline Wilson and Greg Baum take a look at the Blues and ask - was this a blip on the radar of a rising team, or something more worrying - particularly for their coach? Plus, Essendon's goal-scoring problem, Geelong's "moneyball" players, why Carlton v Collingwood isn't a big rivalry these days, whispers about a television faux pas and more.

Michael Gleeson, Jake Niall, Caroline Wilson and Greg Baum take a look at the Blues and ask - was this a blip on the radar of a rising team, or something more worrying - particularly for their coach? Plus, Essendon's goal-scoring problem, Geelong's "moneyball" players, why Carlton v Collingwood isn't a big rivalry these days, whispers about a television faux pas 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/).

News, analysis and insight on the AFL from The Age sports team.

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.