We take a look at why Brendon Bolton was sacked, the timing of the decision, and the future for the Blues. What kind of coach should they look for going forward? And how will the decision to sack Bolton affect their list? Plus, Collingwood's problem, why Melbourne should "shut down" their season now and much more.  

We take a look at why Brendon Bolton was sacked, the timing of the decision, and the future for the Blues. What kind of coach should they look for going forward? And how will the decision to sack Bolton affect their list? Plus, Collingwood's problem, why Melbourne should "shut down" their season now and much more.&nbsp;&nbsp;

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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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.

Real Footy Podcast

We take a look at why Brendon Bolton was sacked, the timing of the decision, and the future for the Blues. What kind of coach should they look for going forward? And how will the decision to sack Bolton affect their list? Plus, Collingwood's problem, why Melbourne should "shut down" their season now and much more.