In this special episode, Michael Gleeson and Jake Niall look at the clubs who took the biggest risks this year, and what that might mean for them. We also look back on a hectic final day of trade period. Where would Steven May rather have ended up? Why did the Pies throw their trade strategy out the window? These questions answered, and much more.

In this special episode, Michael Gleeson and Jake Niall look at the clubs who took the biggest risks this year, and what that might mean for them. We also look back on a hectic final day of trade period. Where would Steven May rather have ended up? Why did the Pies throw their trade strategy out the window? These questions answered, and much 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.