This week, Xavier Ellis is joined by Ryan Daniels from deep within the Queensland AFL hub and Josh Garlepp is in for The West's sports editor Nick Rynne.

Ryan gives an update from hub land as the boys rapid fire through Tom Hawkins MVP ranking, Essendon's dismal outlook, Richmond's galvanising moment and the Eagles' finals hopes.

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