On today's episode:

• The panel discusses the selection dilemma facing the Swans this week
• Heading into their 5th consecutive prelim final, we take a look at another side to achieve the feat - their opponents, Hawthorn from 2011-2015.
• Riley Beveridge on the Swans matchup Josh Treacy has had the better of lately
• Damo and Riley debate on Toby Greene’s impending decision
• Nat shares some Wednesday Wisdom

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On today's episode:

• Damian Barrett’s big Luke Jackson call
• Young gun Logan Morris has extended with the Lions
• We look ahead to both mouth-watering preliminary finals
• Damo believes John Longmire will enter the Kangaroos coaching race
• Regular segments: Get it off your chest and Fact or furphy

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On today's episode:

• Cal takes us behind the curtain on one of the year’s biggest footy stories - Zak Butters nominating the Western Bulldogs as his new home
• After losing to Fremantle, Geelong’s attention turns swiftly to locking in some big-name recruits
• Could Corey Enright be returning to the Cattery?
• In his eighth season at the helm, Matthew Nicks has to deliver
• Regular segment: Gimme Something

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Brisbane are through to a sixth preliminary final in eight years after dismantling the Crows by 53 points.

Fremantle produced Wharfie Time to seal their victory over Geelong.

Zak Butters wants to continue his career at the club he grew up barracking for, the Western Bulldogs, and play alongside childhood hero Marcus Bontempelli. 

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We are looking for a Fremantle response tonight against the Cats at Optus Stadium with a spot in a Preliminary Final on the line.

2024 Coleman Medallist Jesse Hogan wants to continue his career at Collingwood in 2027 and it's hard to see a way how the Adelaide Crows overcome the Lions at the Gabba tomorrow night. 

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Sydney will have to replace Callum Mills in the captaincy role for the Preliminary Final after tearing his ACL.

Make a case for the Dockers, Lions and Crows this weekend in the semi-finals, which of the non-Victorian sides will be advancing to the penultimate weekend of the year?

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Pressure in semi-final weekend sits on the shoulders of both Fremantle and Brisbane who are staring down the barrel of a straight-sets exit, will they be able to work through to a Preliminary Final?

The Bulldogs are expected to be the most active side during this years trade period, what's on their wishlist? 

Nat's got a belter of a top 5 this weekend plus the bird has worked its way into AFLW. 

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On today's episode:

• Bulldogs icon Tom Liberatore has called time on his glittering career
• Zac Bailey has signed a monster deal with the Lions
• Josh Dunkley talked about the scathing club review of Saturday’s loss to the Swans
• Rowan Marshall is eyeing a move to the Cats for the second year in a row
• What lies next for Jack Viney?
• Damian Barrett on why North Melbourne made the right call parting ways with Alistair Clarkson
• Regular segment: Get it off your chest, Fact or furphy, ‘Yes, I said that’

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In today's episode:

• The latest trade round-up, featuring some big names!
• Cal unpacks how Toby Greene’s prospective movement is being treated very differently to Zach Merrett’s last year
• We recap Sydney’s historic finals win on Saturday
• Chris Scott has defended Jeremy Cameron’s lean run of form
• Cooper Hodge has nominated his preferred club
• Regular segment: Gimme Something

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Sydney with the boilover of the weekend advance to a Preliminary Final after demolishing the back-to-back premiers at the SCG. 

Adelaide's season is still alive beating the Bulldogs at the Adelaide Oval, it's the end of the run for Carlton who will now reflect on a season of 2 halves. 

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Hawthorn threw the finals series into chaos last night dominating over Fremantle by 32 points. Headlined by the backline of the Hawks, helped out by the Wizard in the forward line.

Geelong have recalled Max Holmes for tonight against the Blues, while Hugh McCluggage returns for the Lions.

North Melbourne are heading down the untried path for its next senior coach. 

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The Dockers have been waiting for this night for over a month, Wharfie Time is set to ignite the Optus Stadium crowd against the Hawks with a Preliminary Final spot on the line.

Brisbane won't be taking the Swans lightly in the second Qualifying Final on Saturday while Adelaide head into a knockout final against the Bulldogs with pressure on their side.

Plus, a midfielder Power's his way to the Thursday Great Man

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In this episode we also include the key quotes from President Sonja Hood and General Manager of Football, Todd Viney.

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On today's episode:

• Will Day and Izak Rankine are raring to go for their first finals matches
• Matthew Nicks is under mounting pressure to beat the Bulldogs on Saturday
• Damian Barrett outlines the list priorities for Collingwood ahead of next season
• Chris Scott was cryptic on whether Max Holmes will play against the Blues
• Regular segment, ‘Yes, I said that’

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On today's episode:

• Cal Twomey believes there are two clear frontrunners in the race for Zak Butters
• Is Scott Pendlebury a coach in waiting for the Pies?
• Ben McKay’s future at Essendon is in doubt with the club open to moving him
• Melbourne could be a very active player in the trade period
• Regular segment: Gimme Something

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Carlton's incredible run in 2026 continues while the fairytale story at Melbourne has come to an end.

The Bulldogs season is still alive after having their hearts in their mouths as Tim Membrey's final shot at goal went right.

Heartbreak on field to heartbreak off field for Collingwood with games record holder Scott Pendlebury deciding to continue his career on the Gold Coast.

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Wildcard Weekend is here with the Western Bulldogs coach Luke Beveridge buying into the mind games against the Magpies. Melbourne welcomes back a favourite son for his first game of the year against the Blues.

Geelong's copped a hefty fine and Damo's applying pressure on 5 coaches who go into 2027 out of contract. 

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It's report-card season for four of the eight non-Victorian sides that have missed out on finals action.

West Coast had a year of 2 halves, Port Adelaide under first-year coach Josh Carr fell short in five games by 3 points or less. The Giants were the most unpredictable side of the season, the SUNS the most disappointing. 

Plus, the most worthy recipient of the Thursday Great Man. 

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On today's episode:

• The panel unpacks Mark McVeigh’s first press conference as Essendon coach
• Should we be worried about Collingwood, Melbourne or Fremantle after R24 losses?
• Regular segments: Get it off your chest, Fact or furphy, ‘Yes, I said that’

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We have got our confirmed final 10 for the 2026 AFL finals. Hawthorn will head back to Perth in a fortnight to face the Dockers, Brisbane are going to Sydney. 

Melbourne the biggest losers from the weekend will tackle Carlton in an historic Wildcard final. The Magpies will play the Bulldogs.

And, there's movement in the Essendon coaching process.

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Ben King has most likely played his final game for the SUNS, and Ross isn't sure whether he'll have his trusted coaching lieutenant Corey Enright next year.

Must-win match at the G tonight for the Lions, Sydney has announced its team changes for this weekend against North, and clapping in press conferences? 

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Em has been covering the week at the Swans, five players have been stood down for the rest of the season including the finals. The impact both off and on the field has been felt right across the competition. 

Brisbane heads to the G in a danger game against the Magpies with a top four spot on the line while Fremantle are working on a replacement for Murphy Reid as they head to Marvel to face the in-form Blues. 

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On today's episode: Nat and Damo discuss the latest on the Sydney Swans investigation, and Josh Fraser says he ‘couldn’t be more ready’ to take on senior coaching duties at the Blues.

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A draw was enough at Marvel Stadium today for the Blues to secure an incredible finals berth. They're locked into the top 10 with a round of the home and away season remaining.

Jacob Van Rooyen's finals dreams hangs in the balance after being handed a 3-match suspension by the MRO and for the second time this year, Collingwood and Hawthorn couldn't be split. 

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Fremantle looking to give Adelaide a night of headaches at Optus Stadium tonight. They'll be without Murphy Reid as they look to respond with a win. 

Steele Sidebottom announces his retirement, Dion Prestia is open to another opportunity and the Bulldogs have decided it's time to rest the Bont before the Wildcard weekend. 

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Chris Fagan goes past Leigh Matthews this weekend as the Lions most-coached games. The football story of Fages is now the stuff of folklore given the journey the club has been on since he began his coaching career a decade ago.

The Dockers are welcoming the Crows to the Optus Stadium cauldron on Friday night with the expectation the ladder leaders respond after their loss to the Demons. 

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Jake Kolodjashnij career hangs in the balance with the Cats announcing he won't be playing AFL or VFL level this weekend. Zak Butters is loyal to a fault according to Damo. He shouldn't be making an attempt to get back for one last game at the Power this year. 

Significant differences between the way Carlton have handled Fraser's interim coaching stint in comparison to the Teague train.

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On today's episode:

• Jack Viney is set to return to the VFL, but will we see him in the senior side anytime soon?
• Nat conducts her own footy version of the census
• The panel discusses what sort of sanction is on the horizon for Geelong
• Regular segments: Get it off your chest, Fact or furphy, Yes I said that

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Carlton's season is well and truly alive, St Kilda's year is in tatters after being thumped and compounded with injuries to key players, none bigger than Nasiah. 

Collingwood have booked themselves a wildcard spot for 2026, have the Demons been the most impressive side of the year so far?

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North Melbourne produced its biggest win since 2019 last night when they fought off the Dogs by 23 points at Marvel Stadium led by LDU, George Wardlaw and Paul Curtis. 

Brisbane have a must-win match tonight against the Hawks at the Gabba, the reigning premiers have proven they always respond to adversity. 

The rest of the teams for an enthralling weekend of footy

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Brisbane face off against the hungry Hawks on Friday night in a must-win encounter for their top four aspirations. Fremantle head to the MCG this weekend with no fears at the ground that they must win at in September. The Giants season is still alive and we open up the prediction vault for the 2026 NAB AFLW Season. 

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On today's episode:

• A top 4 spot is on the line in Brisbane vs Hawthorn
• Tasmania have poached development guru Nigel Lappin from the Cats
• Damian Barrett reflects on great mate Danny Frawley’s legacy ahead of Spud’s game on Sunday
• Nat counts down her top 5 AFLW players to watch this season

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On today's episode:

• Essendon weren’t happy with Leigh Matthews’ scathing assessment of them, but now isn’t the time to be sensitive according to Damian Barrett
• Should Collingwood be going after the likes of Jake Stringer and Lachie Neale?
• Greg Swann has warned clubs against resting players in R24
• We can’t wait for Gawn vs Jackson this Saturday
• Usual segments: Get it off your chest, Fact or furphy, ‘Yes, I said that’

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On today's episode:

• Things could start moving on the Essendon coaching vacancy this week
• The Blues were the big winners of R21
• Could Jagga Smith and Harry Dean go 1-2 in the Telstra AFL Rising Star award?
• Alastair Clarkson, Ross Lyon and Damian Hardwick are all preaching optimism despite disappointing losses
• Usual segments: Monday Marketplace, Gimme Something

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Adelaide have put on their biggest score of the season to put themselves in the top four, the Brisbane Lions have got some questions after being thumped by the Blues. 

Jake Waterman and the Eagles miss out on a golden chance to claim victory. 

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Geelong have put together a winning three week stretch to get their season back on track. Last night the most commanding victory over Collingwood.

On the day Sam Mitchell reveals he will re-sign with the Hawks, Al Clarkson is hopeful of remaining the Roos coach beyond the 2026 season. 

Fremantle are chasing an 18th win for the season, victory would mean the most wins in a single year for the Dockers. 

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Fremantle are in a holding pattern for the next month as they await September action. How do they approach the final home and away rounds of the season?

State of Origin locked in for the next 3 years, Australia v Ireland takes centre stage in the W and we go outside the square for the Thursday Great Man. 

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On today's episode:

• The full details for rounds 23 and 24 have been released
• Ross Lyon is ‘all in’ when it comes to backing in Max King
• Riley has a creative approach to a potential Butters trade
• Why are the Allies not in the Origin plans?
• The latest edition of The 25

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On today's episode:

• One coaching contender is on both the Essendon and Carlton shortlists: Jaymie Graham
• Aussie soccer legend Kevin Muscat will be involved in the Bombers’ interview process
• Craig McRae has put his hand up to be South Australia’s coach for Origin next year
• Collingwood and Geelong’s warm-ups will look a little different on Thursday night!
• After a tumultuous week, Christian Petracca faces his old side for the first time this Sunday
• Regular segments: Get it off your chest, Fact or furphy, Yes I said that

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On today's episode:

• Josh provides an update on injured Saint Max King
• Murphy Reid is on the verge of signing on with Fremantle until the end of 2032
• Brisbane’s stars are well and truly back
• The Giants have some huge list calls ahead of them
• Dan McStay could well finish top 5 in Collingwood’s B&F
• The battle of the 'cellar quinella' is heating up between Essendon and Richmond

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Almost a year to the day since NAS dismantled the Demons, today he deconstructed the Kangaroos at Marvel Stadium.

Errol Gulden is back to his best at the Swans, Hugh McCluggage is the same at the Lions as both sides cement themselves inside the top four. 

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Collingwood turn a 27 point deficit into a 34 point win at the Adelaide Oval last night. Led by the little master in Nick Daicos.

Max King makes his long-awaited return to AFL level, Mitch Lewis has re-committed to Hawthorn for another 4 seasons and it's crunch time for Melbourne and Geelong tonight. 

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A big night of footy at the Adelaide Oval with the Adelaide Crows welcoming Collingwood into town. 

Which side is going to be the unfortunate loser and miss out on the Wildcard?

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Steven King will coach against the club he made a name for himself at Geelong. Will there be additional spice throughout the evening? 

GWS are impossible to read. They're also dealing with out of contract stars in Stephen Coniglio, Jesse Hogan and Jake Stringer.

Nat's top 5 leaves out a well-known rivalry plus is it derby or darby?

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Essendon are off the bottom of the table after beating the Giants at Marvel Stadium. 

Ken Hinkley is set to be announced as the new coach of Tassie tomorrow morning. The Gold Coast SUNS' season is over while the Magpies have got a pulse after a 5th straight victory. 

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St Kilda continue their run of outs against Geelong at Kardinia Park. A rough win for the home side with a significant injury to midfield star Max Holmes.

Carlton host Collingwood at the MCG tomorrow night in an all-time blockbuster. Tex Walker will miss tonight for the Crows and the rest of the teams that will make up Round 19. 

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The Swans have to find a way to bounce back against the Crows on Friday night or will Adelaide be the first side to upset the Swans at the SCG this year?

Port Adelaide are hanging on by the skin of their teeth when they face the ladder leaders while Brandon Starcevich will face off against his premiership teammates for the first time. 

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Is Logan Morris the next generational key forward in the game? He is tracking beautifully after his first 61 games and is well in contention for the key forward blazer in this years AA team. 

James Hird is all-in on the Essendon coaching job, and Damo is surprisingly right behind him. 

Lachie Neale links to the Pies grow stronger each day and are we back to the "bad old days" of the SUNS?

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On today's episode:

• Chris Scott responds to the reported Zach Merrett approach
• Josh and Damo talk about the constant discussion around player movement
• Which club inside the top six is under the most pressure?
• Damian Barrett has put Damian Hardwick’s defeatist tone in the spotlight
• Collingwood vs Carlton promises to be a Saturday night blockbuster
• Regular segment, ‘Yes, I said that’ thanks to Didi

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On today's episode:

- Josh Gabelich provides an update on injured stars Jeremy Cameron and Zak Butters 
- The Hawks have unveiled seven debutants this year, balancing on-field success with player development
- Jacob van Rooyen is starting to realise his potential
- Despite a star-studded injury list, the Giants continue to win against good teams
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Brisbane demolish the cellar dwellers Essendon leaving the embattled club with more questions than answers. 

Has the cliff come for the Cats in 2026 on the back of the significant injury to Jeremy Cameron?

Dimma concedes 2026 is over for the SUNS who've now lost 7 games in a row. 

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Fremantle further stamp their premiership favouritism on the competition with a barnstorming second half over the Swans. 

Richmond is in need of a new high-performance manager. North Melbourne is back on the Friday night prime time and Damo is still positive about the Cats.

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The top of the table clash is centre stage tonight at Optus Stadium. Will the Dockers over power the Swans? Or can Charlie Curnow get hold of the Dockers defence? 

Last chance saloon for the SUNS this weekend against the Crows. And the Giants late season charge is on the agenda. 

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On today's episode:

• Chris Fagan has changed his tune on Lachie Neale exploring a move
• Damian Barrett discusses his latest column on Jeremy Cameron and his lingering injury issues
• Jezza was scathing in his self-assessment of last week’s performance
• The Suns have made an audacious Daicos play
• The panel previews the Thursday night blockbuster between Fremantle and Sydney
• Nat counts down the five best club songs in the league
• The focus of Wednesday Wisdom is Dwayne Russell's pre commentary nutrition

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On today's episode:

• We run through three very different coaching vacancies
• Kevin Sheedy has thrown his support behind James Hird…again
• Yze and the Tigers need to start delivering
• Josh talks about his feature with injured Dogs star Sam Darcy
• The panel offers up some Wildcard predictions
• Regular segments: Get it off your chest, Fact or Furphy, Yes I said that

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On today's episode:

• Dean Solomon’s coaching candidacy stocks continues to tumble
• Cal and Josh debate the MRO findings from the weekend
• Who is Collingwood’s next captain?
• The Dees continue to prove the doubters wrong
• Has Jake Stringer played his way into a new contract?
• Regular segments: Monday Marketplace, Gimme Something

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On tonight's episode:

• The Bombers are somehow getting worse
• The MRO findings are in and Damian Barrett doesn't agree with the findings
• Fremantle's unbeaten streak has ended!
• North Melbourne fall short in a crucial clash against Port Adelaide
• Damo hands out his MVP votes

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Gabbo takes us behind the story of the Saint on the rise, and what he does away from the footy field to reset each week. 

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On today's episode:

• Another statement win for the Lions 
• We preview a huge Friday double-header
• Darcy Moore's season is over
• Bailey Humphrey's form is emblematic of the Suns

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The Brisbane Lions face off against the Cats tonight at GMHBA Stadium in a must-win contest with a top four spot on the line. 

Adelaide and Port Adelaide are coming down from the Showdown in 2 very different ways, and can the Giants cause the upset of the season ending the Dockers 14-game winning streak? 

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Talking points:

• James Hird confirmed he has spoken to Andrew Welsh about the vacant senior coach role
• We preview the mouth-watering GF rematch between the Cats and Lions
• According to reports, Lachie Neale will be dining with old coach Ross Lyon on Friday night
• Luke Beveridge is worried about losing the essence of the game if contact is too restricted
• Nat provides some Wednesday Wisdom

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Talking points:

• Carlton have already started compiling a list of candidates to interview - we run through the contenders
• The Hawks will be without Nick Watson for the R17 match against the Dees
• AFL.com.au’s Brownlow Predictor has one name a mile ahead
• Nat pays tribute to retiring AFL star Chelsea Randall
• Regular segments, Get it off your chest and Yes, I said that

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On today's episode:

• Josh Fraser’s heaped praise on rising young defender Harry Dean
• Dean Solomon is adamant he will perform whatever role is required at the Bombers in 2027, even ‘filling water bottles’
• GWS had a horror night on Fri vs the Hawks and face an uphill battle to secure a wildcard spot
• If Zak Butters departs Alberton at the end of the season, it will be a ‘farewell’ season in the vein of Dangerfield’s in 2015
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Fremantle continue their winning ways but the spotlight is on the Gold Coast SUNS who've now lost five games in a row after their back to back victories in the top end.

Port Adelaide is humming, and Zak Butters is the ultimate professional helping them to a memorable Showdown victory. The Magpies are back to middle of the road after accounting for Richmond.

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Brisbane have sounded an ominous warning to the rest of the competition thumping the Swans to the tune of 43 points.

No definitive return to play timelines for Darcy Moore and Jesse Hogan. 

Is it season over for the Giants if they lose tonight?  

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It's another must-win match for the Lions this weekend as they continue to chase the three-peat. Sydney stand in their way with Errol Gulden returning. 

The best rivalry in the game is on display at the Adelaide Oval, can the Power overcome their losing streak against the arch-rivals? And, it's been opposite ends of the road for Freo and the SUNS since the 2025 Elimination Final. 

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On today's agenda:

• Zach Merrett had some strong words, particularly for sections of the media
• Could Showdown 60 be the last for Taylor Walker?
• Damo is tipping a statement game from Brisbane against Sydney tomorrow night
• Nat counts down her top 5 animal appearances at footy games, before offering up some Wednesday Wisdom

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On today's agenda:

• After the prospect of a mid-season tournament was raised at the CEO conference, the panel discusses whether it’s a good idea
• Bevo has asked for the draft age to be raised
• We preview a huge Thursday night clash between the Lions and the Swans
• Who could be the movers and sliders in The 25, released tomorrow?
• Regular segments: Get it off your chest, Yes I said that, Fact or Furphy

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The Western Bulldogs move to 9-6 going into their mid-season bye, a result they'll be happy with considering the injuries they've sustained this year.

Collingwood's list is over-examined according to the coach, while North Melbourne have posted 7 wins already their season. 

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Fremantle continue their winning ways after overcoming a 28 point deficit in the second term to beat the Cats. 

There's Bobby Hill the player, and Bobby Hill the person. The Magpies are solely focused on the person. While Lachie Neale remains a player of interest.

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Fremantle v Geelong tonight could be a potential GF match up later this year. Josh Rachele's gone to another level this year for the Crows. Adam Kingsley admits he got selection wrong last weekend with Jesse Hogan and the "rift" at the SUNS is a mountain out of a molehill.

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On today's episode:

• The panel dissects Paul Curtis’ suspension, and Jy Simpkin’s passionate Instagram response
• Damian Barrett talks about the Swans’ obsession with the win/loss column
• The prospect of capping the length of player contracts is debated
• Logan Morris is a wanted man!
• Nat offers up some Wednesday Wisdom

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Talking points:

• Damian Barrett gives the latest on Essendon
• If you could add an agenda item to the AFL CEO conference, what would it be? The panel has their say.
• Sarah Olle brings back an old favourite segment, Go with your gut
• Regular segments: Get it off your chest, Fact or furphy, ‘Yes, I said that’

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On today's episode:

• Cal outlines the big month ahead of Andrew Welsh and the Bombers
• Dean Solomon is adamant he ‘hasn’t thought’ about the Bombers’ coaching role
• On the back of three straight losses, the Suns have slipped to 9th. We take a look at why.
• West Coast have been ultra competitive in the past 8 weeks
• The Crows’ unheralded ruckman, Lachlan ‘Moneyball’ McAndrew is getting it done!
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Liam Ryan has proved to be more than a handy recruit for the Saints in the past fortnight with 11 goals next to his name.

Paul Curtis has been suspended for 3 matches, will he be heading to the tribunal to challenge? 

Melbourne are playing an exciting brand of footy that is must-watch, while the Swans are winning ugly at the top of the table. 

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Adelaide put in their best performance of the season walking all over the Western Bulldogs with a 9 goal first quarter. 

Eric Hipwood returns for the Lions, Toby Nankervis remains a "test" at the Tigers. 

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Tonight we're at Marvel Stadium with the close-finishing Crows facing off against the Dogs who've been the kings of the close contest in 2026. 

What has Fish made of the SUNS to date? How far ahead are the Dockers from the rest? 

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Talking points:

• 0:36 - 7:55: Luke Beveridge and the Dogs' pursuit of Zak Butters
• 7:55 - 13:00: We recap a huge night at the AFL Hall of Fame
• 13:30 - 14:50: The Pies are set to challenge Billy Frampton’s 3 match ban
• 16:15 - 18:25: The Saints don’t leave Victoria once in their final 10 games of the season
• 18:25 - 19:35: Nat offers up some Wednesday Wisdom

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Talking points:

• We recap a huge day yesterday, on and off the field
• Damian Barrett hands out his MVP votes for R13
• Is Jordan Dawson on track to be the All-Aus captain?
• ‘Yes, I said that’ thanks to Didi
• Nat counts down the top 5 game breakers
• Regular segments: Get it off your chest, Fact or furphy

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It was a butchering in Bunbury as the Dockers made it 12 straight wins, Sydney had to toil and produce a miracle comeback against the Saints.

Dimma's frustrations are showing at the SUNS while the Blues have made it four in a row under Josh Fraser. 

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The cardiac Crows in 2026 have put up another 1-point performance to the good, led by their heart and soul captain Jordan Dawson.

Dimma Hardwick is standing staunch about his contracted players, Dean Solomon's focus remains on the Essendon playing group while Cody Weightman makes his long-awaited return tonight. 

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Adelaide open the round tonight against the Cats. Can the return of the Texan help the Crows to a memorable victory and a springboard towards September?

West Coast are ahead of schedule when they face off against Port Adelaide this weekend, while the Lions and the SUNS do battle for the first time since the 2025 semi final. 

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Talking points:

• James Hird is readying himself for the ‘process’, but should Essendon have one? Damian Barrett doesn’t think so.
• The Bombers have put forward a request for assistance from the AFL at season’s end. Are they deserving?
• Bec and Jan Daniher have spoken ahead of The Big Freeze on Monday
• Zac Bailey seems to be bound for Adelaide!
• The Cats have a truly brutal six weeks ahead, starting with Adelaide on Thursday night
• Nat offers some Wednesday Wisdom

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Talking points:

• The panel runs through the mid-season All Australian side as voted by AFL.com.au reporters 
• A mid-season review of the contenders, the teams we haven’t given up on, the teams who are languishing and… the 'basket case' teams
• New segment, ‘Yes, I said that’ thanks to Didi
• Nat counts down 5 sliders she’d like to see at future Big Freeze at the ‘G events
• Regular segments, Get it off your chest and Fact or Furphy

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Talking points:

• 0:30 - 8:00: Cal outlines why the Bombers should speak to James Hird sooner rather than later
• 8:00 - 13:25: We run through five changes Josh Fraser has implemented in his short tenure as interim coach
• 13:25 - 17:25: Are the Saints all spend, no substance?
• 18:00 - 20:35: The Giants are starting to click, can they make a charge toward finals?
• 20:35 - End: Joel and Cal’s mid-season awards

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West Coast has recorded its fourth win for the season over Essendon. Interim coach Dean Solomon taking the reins after the club sacked Brad Scott last week.

Fremantle are rightly the current premiership favourites with their 11th win in a row, overcoming the Lions at the Gabba. GWS accounted for the Demons in Alice Springs.

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Harley Reid has run with the #1 pick tag next to his name across the first 50 games of his career.

Cal Twomey is AFL.com.au draft guru, he tracked Harley well before his draft year and had the opportunity to spend an hour with the Eagles gun last week in Melbourne.

>>> Read Cal Twomey's piece with Harley Reid. 

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Hawthorn toyed with the Saints last night at Marvel Stadium, and a box ticked with the return of their best player - Will Day.

Carlton has announced his coaching selection committee headed up by Graham Wright. It's time to get Hird back to Essendon and the Lions aren't hitting the panic button despite sitting 8th on the ladder.

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GWS are backing in their cavalry to head to Alice Springs and prove to the footy world their thumping victory over the reigning premiers isn't a false dawn or a one-off. 

Brisbane have got a season-shaping contest against the Dockers this weekend. Plus, it's mid-season report time for Adelaide and Port who have a bye this weekend. 

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