Real Footy

The Age and Sydney Morning Herald

The best footy writers from The Age and SMH bring you the weekly lowdown on all things AFL. If you like the pod, please take the time to rate & review us on Ap...

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'Panic, panic, panic'
Libby Birch joins Caroline Wilson and Michael Gleeson to discuss the psychology behind Carlton's shock loss to the Tigers, whether there's an advantage to playing opening round and the two standout teams in the competition. Plus, why Melbourne should be happy even though they lost, Bailey Smith's brilliant Geelong debut and were the Bombers right to re-sign Brad Scott so early in the year?Support the show: https://subscribe.theage.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Real Footy tipping: 'Absolute contempt'
Andrew Wu and Peter Ryan discuss where the Bombers will be vulnerable against the Hawks, what position Tom McCartin should play and the team that will be an early season mover.Support the show: https://subscribe.theage.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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'Are you concerned about Collingwood?'
Michael Gleeson, Caroline Wilson and Jake Niall debate the merits of opening round and discuss the "puddlingly slow and old" Pies, the troubling exodus at Richmond and the people who are helping the Hawks rise.Support the show: https://subscribe.theage.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Real Footy tipping: Big outs
Andrew Wu and Peter Ryan discuss how much of an impact the Swans' grand final loss will have on their 2025 campaign, the most impactful absences of the round and why there are concerns around the Giants. Plus, top eight predictions and who will win the flag?Support the show: https://subscribe.theage.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Why Carlton are one of the biggest mysteries of the season
Libby Birch, Jake Niall and Michael Gleeson discuss the teams and coaches under the most pressure in 2025, whether the Hawks can back up their 2024 efforts, how injuries have hit some clubs particularly hard and much more.Support the show: https://subscribe.theage.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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