This week on the Real Footy podcast, Michael Gleeson and Jake Niall discuss the AFL's decision to bring the competition to a halt. They discuss the financial implications for the AFL and clubs, the problems around keeping players fit and ready to restart the season, and just how long we might be feeling the impact of shutdowns this year.

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This week on the Real Footy podcast, Michael Gleeson and Jake Niall discuss the AFL's decision to bring the competition to a halt. They discuss the financial&nbsp;implications for the AFL and clubs, the problems around keeping players fit and ready to restart the season, and just how long we might be feeling the impact of shutdowns this year. Footy might be on hold, but this podcast is not. Make sure you subscribe wherever you get your podcasts to get every episode as it drops. 
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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.

Real Footy Podcast

This week on the Real Footy podcast, Michael Gleeson and Jake Niall discuss the AFL's decision to bring the competition to a halt. They discuss the financial implications for the AFL and clubs, the problems around keeping players fit and ready to restart the season, and just how long we might be feeling the impact of shutdowns this year.