The Agenda Setters

The panel examines Collingwood's long-term direction amid interest in Fremantle CEO Simon Garlick and Kane Cornes' call for a rebuild. Ben King's unsigned future at Gold Coast continues to attract attention, while a Queensland couple's remarkable $40 million FightMND donation headlines a day of major AFL off-field developments.
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Tyson Stengle has been cleared by the AFL to resume playing once fit, while Bobby Hill's return may have eased looming contract questions at Collingwood. Meanwhile, GWS coach Adam Kingsley says Toby Greene's actions and leadership around the club suggest the Giants captain is likely to remain long term.
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Essendon’s search for a new coach dominates the agenda, with Caroline Wilson revealing the club has the financial flexibility to target John Longmire and suggesting he remains firmly on the Bombers’ radar. The panel debates the merits of candidates including Nathan Buckley and James Hird as the fallout from Brad Scott’s departure continues. Plus, scrutiny on Melbourne coach Steven King, concern over Brisbane’s body language, discussion around Jase Burgoyne’s racism case, and Luke Hodge’s verdict on Jack Silvagni’s impact at St Kilda.
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Nick Riewoldt assesses St Kilda’s 2026 results and whether the Saints are banking enough wins against sides around them, Kane Cornes weighs in on Collingwood's tricky list position, while Caroline Wilson delivers the latest on Essendon’s coaching search — including why she doesn’t believe James Hird will be the Bombers’ next coach.
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Essendon’s off-field drama shows no signs of slowing down. Mitch Cleary reveals the latest on James Hird’s links to the Bombers coaching vacancy, including claims from Hird’s camp about his previous pursuit. Plus, Tom Morris delivers an update on former captain Zach Merrett’s future, saying he believes the star midfielder’s “eyes, mind and heart” remain firmly fixed on Hawthorn.
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