The Swans sink to a new low, the Hok-ballers cough up ad-hoc effort, Melbourne "kick themselves to death", and we ask which acronym do the Saints need more: NWM or TDK? All that and more must-listen footy chat in this week's Real Footy podcast with Michael Gleeson, Jake Niall and Sam McClure.Support the show: https://subscribe.theage.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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42:51
Real Footy tipping: 'A celebration of mediocrity'
Libby Birch, Andrew Wu and Peter Ryan look back at the players they should have taken and those they regret picking in our pre-season super draft before tipping round 12. Are the Hawks a sneaky chance against the rampaging Pies? How much of an impact is the change of coach having on the Swans? And is the Demons' bounceback the real deal? SEE THE TEAMS AND VOTE HERE: https://www.theage.com.au/sport/afl/we-drafted-three-teams-of-current-afl-players-which-is-the-best-20250219-p5ldi6.htmlSupport the show: https://subscribe.theage.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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44:20
'They should be asking questions'
Michael Gleeson, Caroline Wilson and Jake Niall discuss nepo babies, combative coaches and the Demons' revival. Plus, the issues that were exposed in North Melbourne's loss to the undermanned Pies, the Hawks' midfield problem and are the Blues good enough to turn their season around from here?Support the show: https://subscribe.theage.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Real Footy tipping: 'They're in a hole at the moment'
Peter Ryan and Andrew Wu fail the maturity test as they discuss the route to victory for Carlton, the hardest game of the round to tip and why Essendon should be in the eight right now.Support the show: https://subscribe.theage.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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28:01
'An unfathomable tragedy'
Caroline Wilson, Michael Gleeson and Jake Niall pay tribute to Adam Selwood and Robert Walls as the football world mourns their deaths.The panel also looks back at the shock wins of round 10, the Bulldogs' premiership hopes, the leadership issues at AFL House and much more. If you or someone you know is in need of support, contact Lifeline on 13 11 14 or Beyond Blue on 1300 22 4636.Support the show: https://subscribe.theage.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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