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The most interesting trade that didn't get done from 2023-10-18T12:05:07
Peter Ryan and Marc McGowan dissect the deals that went through on a busy deadline day, from the trade that came down to the last 30 seconds to some of the more interesting choices made by clubs...
Listen'Picks are flying everywhere' from 2023-10-17T07:49:54
Peter Ryan and Jake Niall discuss Hawthorn's interest in Jack Ginnivan, how likely it is that the deal gets done and what it would take to get it over the line. Plus, the four-club deal that wil...
Listen'Collingwood have paid a premium' from 2023-10-16T07:34:01
Peter Ryan and Jake Niall discuss the price the Pies paid for Lachie Schultz and whether Freo's return benefits Justin Longmuir as well as the Dockers. And what does it mean for Jack Ginnivan? P...
ListenGunston to Hawks? 'There'd been some murmurings' from 2023-10-13T08:05:51
Andrew Wu and Marc McGowan discuss how the Jade Gresham to Essendon deal finally happened, the chances of Jack Gunston making a stunning return to Hawthorn and assess Melbourne's decision to sec...
Listen‘No one really wants him to walk to the draft’ from 2023-10-12T07:18:17
Andrew Wu and Peter Ryan discuss why the Cats are playing hardball with Esava Ratugolea and the attempts to prise Ollie Lord from the Power. Also on the agenda, Adelaide’s interest in ...
Listen'Struck on the backside by a rainbow' from 2023-10-11T07:17:45
Michael Gleeson and Jake Niall discuss why Melbourne have done well out of the Brodie Grundy trade, what the latest trades tell us about how clubs view this year's draft and the inside...
Listen'Detached from reality' from 2023-10-10T07:05:37
Michael Gleeson and Peter Ryan wrap the second day of trade period and discuss the done deals, the draft points system, the talk about Tom Hawkins' future, how likely the Eagles are to part with...
Listen'A lot to pay' from 2023-10-09T07:34:06
In the first of our series of daily trade specials, Peter Ryan and Marc McGowan dissect the deal that sent pick four to the Bulldogs and why the Dogs paid so much for it, why it's easier for clu...
Listen'He's killed the Colliwobbles single-handedly' from 2023-10-01T04:12:04
Michael Gleeson, Caroline Wilson and Jake Niall dissect Collingwood's win, from the biggest moments on game day to the cultural change that helped the Pies to success. Who was the most influenti...
Listen'He's going to have to be clever' from 2023-09-28T19:00
Peter Ryan begins his victory lap and Andrew Wu reminds everyone who won in 2022 in the final episode of the expert tips podcast for this season. Oh, and they preview the grand final, too. Where...
Listen'An extraordinary achievement' from 2023-09-25T06:43:14
Michael Gleeson, Caroline Wilson and Jake Niall look ahead to the grand final, discussing potential selection, how the weather might impact the game and more. Plus, why the preliminary final los...
Listen'No confidence' from 2023-09-21T19:00
Andrew Wu and Peter Ryan discuss the best weekend of footy of the year - the preliminary finals. Will we get two classic prelims? Do the Pies or the Giants have the better midfield, and will the...
Listen'Smashed when it counted' from 2023-09-18T06:49:30
Michael Gleeson, Caroline Wilson and Jake Niall discuss an incredible weekend of finals, from Carlton snatching victory from Melbourne to GWS rolling on against Port Adelaide. What chance are th...
ListenMr September from 2023-09-14T19:00
Peter Ryan stays (mostly) humble and Andrew Wu makes the case for stability as they tip the semi-finals, discussing midfield battles, finals records at the MCG, the importance of defence in Sept...
Listen'Born to play finals' from 2023-09-11T06:40:35
Michael Gleeson, Caroline Wilson and Jake Niall discuss the players who stood out in the first week of September, Brayden Maynard's smother and whether it deserves a suspension, whether the Sain...
Listen'It's their time' from 2023-09-06T19:00
Andrew Wu and Peter Ryan make the case for the underdogs and tip with great trepidation in this week's expert tips episode. What do the numbers say about the record of higher-ranked opponents in...
Listen'Will they be ready?' from 2023-09-04T06:34:59
Michael Gleeson, Caroline Wilson and Jake Niall look ahead to a blockbuster first week of finals before being joined by Kane Cornes and Marnie Vinall to discuss our series on the 50 most influen...
ListenA blood sport from 2023-08-31T19:00
Tipping mastermind (and premiership player) Libby Birch joins Andrew Wu and Peter Ryan to talk strategy, bluffing and dodgy play. Plus, tips for round one of AFLW season eight, how clubs are sta...
ListenThe reason Essendon fans are ‘starting to tear their hair out’ from 2023-08-28T07:40:02
This week on the Real Footy podcast, Peter Ryan, Jake Niall and Caroline Wilson discuss the season that was for the Bombers and Bulldogs, assess the finalists best placed to w...
Listen'Always back the horse called self interest' from 2023-08-24T19:00
In this week's Real Footy tipping podcast, Peter Ryan and Andrew Wu dissect which teams have the most to play for in the final round of the AFL season.
Got a q...
Listen'It was a complete fiasco, really. It was a stuff-up." from 2023-08-21T05:40:07
This week on the Real Footy podcast, Peter Ryan, Jake Niall and Caroline Wilson discuss the debacle in Adelaide and the ramifications of Ben Keays' non-goal, West Coast's upset win over the Bull...
Listen"I'm glad you're taking the risk, 'cos I'm not" from 2023-08-17T19:00
In this week's Real Footy tipping podcast, Peter Ryan and Andrew Wu discuss the strategy behind tipping with just two rounds left in the AFL season.
Got a ques...
ListenAFL 'exposed' by World Cup success with video reviews from 2023-08-14T06:53:26
This week on The Age's Real Footy AFL podcast, Caroline Wilson, Jake Niall and Michael Gleeson assess AFL the state of play while Australia's national team the Matildas dominate the la...
Listen'If you need to take a punt, by all means...' from 2023-08-10T19:00
In this week's Real Footy tipping podcast, Peter Ryan and Andrew Wu discuss the strategy behind tipping with just three rounds left in the AFL season.
<... Listen‘Are they the Melbourne of last year?’ from 2023-08-07T06:16:08
This week on the Real Footy podcast, Michael Gleeson, Jake Niall and Caroline Wilson discuss the ramifications of Nick Daicos’ injury for Collingwood’s flag ambitions and for the Brownlow, as we...
Listen'It's a great leveller, isn't it, tipping?' from 2023-08-03T19:00
In this week's Real Footy tipping podcast, Peter Ryan and Andrew Wu discuss the certainties and swing games in round 21 to help tipsters rebound from a weekend of upsets.
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"A revolutionary figure" from 2023-07-31T06:20:52
This week on the Real Footy podcast, we discuss the career of retired great Lance Franklin, what Melbourne's winning form means for Brodie Grundy, and how Port Adelaide handled the conc...
ListenGood Weekend Talks: AFL star Joel Selwood on footy, fame and family from 2023-07-28T19:00
On today’s episode we speak with retired AFL star Joel Selwood, whose glittering resume includes premierships and all-Australian berths. He’s perhaps best known as the consummate captain, having...
Listen'I'm not ruling out an upset' from 2023-07-27T19:00
Peter Ryan and Marc McGowan tip round 20, which will feature a blockbuster, a mockbuster and a couple of swing games. Can we trust the Blues enough to tip them over Collingwood? How strong is th...
Listen'Give me a spell' from 2023-07-24T05:57:37
Michael Gleeson, Caroline Wilson and Peter Ryan discuss the Pies, Charlie Curnow's bag of 10 and the Coleman Medal race, Melbourne's forward line issues, the Richmond coaching job and proposed c...
Listen'Is that within the spirit of tipping?' from 2023-07-20T19:00
Andrew Wu and Peter Ryan reveal the lengths the experts are going to in order to get ahead and preview the game of the round (and the game of Saturday while the sun's still up). Plus, a new team...
ListenThe business end from 2023-07-17T06:38:48
Michael Gleeson, Caroline Wilson and Sam McClure discuss the Blues, how they have turned their season around and whether they can hold on to Jack Silvagni. Plus, examining Brodie Grundy's move t...
Listen'Pull your head in' from 2023-07-12T19:00
Andrew Wu and Peter Ryan look ahead to an "absolute classic", find the game where tipsters could try to make up ground and find out why Pete's mum prompted him to issue an on-air apology.
'Instant impact': How Brad Scott has changed Essendon from 2023-07-10T06:53:54
Caroline Wilson, Jake Niall and Sam McClure discuss the improvement at Essendon, the player who is the clear Brownlow Medal favourite, why Collingwood are flag favourites and much more.
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ListenDanger game from 2023-07-05T19:00
Andrew Wu takes a few risks and Peter Ryan clings to the clubhouse lead in this week's episode of the expert tips podcast. Have the Blues turned the corner? Which Gold Coast will turn up this we...
Listen'The eight will change' from 2023-07-03T07:37:58
Caroline Wilson, Peter Ryan and Sam McClure discuss Melbourne's woes, Carlton and Richmond's chances of playing finals, Collingwood's good problem to have and what the future might hold for some...
ListenThe devil's number from 2023-06-28T19:00
Andrew Wu and Peter Ryan check in on the clubhouse, which is getting a little crowded, and tip round 16. Which is the trickiest game of the round? Collingwood aren't firing, but can you tip agai...
ListenPolitical shuffling from 2023-06-26T06:46:24
Jake Niall, Peter Ryan and Sam McClure discuss a potential concern for Collingwood fans, troubles at West Coast and whether Darcy Parish or Mason Redman is the more important player for Essendon...
ListenMathematically possible from 2023-06-21T19:00
Michael Gleeson joins Andrew Wu to tip round 15. How strong is Geelong's home ground advantage? What might explain Adelaide's poor record away from home? And which game do our tipsters disagree ...
Listen'Salted the wound' from 2023-06-19T05:56:35
Michael Gleeson, Jake Niall and Sam McClure discuss Carlton, Richmond's coach search, Geelong's run home, the best long-range kicks for goal and much more.
Got a questi...
ListenThe mid-season stumbles from 2023-06-14T06:41:36
Andrew Wu and Peter Ryan get in a bit of sledging before giving their round 14 selections and dropping a new lesson for tipping. Plus, why the experts wish West Coast were playing in round 14 an...
Listen'Seriously good footy' from 2023-06-13T06:39:55
Michael Gleeson, Jake Niall and Andrew Wu discuss the upside for the Bombers, what we learnt from the King's Birthday blockbuster, Hawthorn's rebuild and much more.
Go...
ListenA King's Birthday specialist from 2023-06-07T19:00
In this week's expert tips episode, Andrew Wu and Peter Ryan share a life lesson, dismiss a club's winning streak and decide not to take a leap of faith. Plus, the giants that have gone past sle...
Listen'You can't rule anything out at Carlton' from 2023-06-05T06:21:40
Michael Gleeson, Jake Niall and Sam McClure discuss the likelihood of change at Ikon Park this season, and what that change might look like, ahead of a big clash with Essendon. Plus, the thrilli...
ListenDirestraits from 2023-06-01T19:00
In the round 12 expert tips episode with brothers in arms Andrew Wu and Peter Ryan, the clubhouse leader is feeling the pressure more than ever and has a dip at comedy. Plus, two teams that prov...
Listen'Make the hard call' from 2023-05-29T07:29:24
Michael Gleeson, Peter Ryan and Sam McClure discuss whether Carlton should drop Harry McKay and the off-field turmoil at the club. Plus, the biggest upsets of round 11, why Gold Coast should sti...
Listen'A world of pain' from 2023-05-25T19:00
In this week's expert tips episode, Peter Ryan learns why there's an asterisk on his lead and Andrew Wu completes a week of soul-searching as he attempts to rebuild his brand. Plus, the untippab...
Listen'Emblematic of a change at Essendon' from 2023-05-22T07:18:32
This week on the Real Footy podcast, Caroline Wilson, Jake Niall and Michael Gleeson discuss how Brad Scott has turned things around for the Bombers, the latest on the Hawthorn racism probe and ...
ListenDo something funky from 2023-05-18T19:00
Andrew Wu and Peter Ryan battle with temptation, weigh up the Ballarat factor and discuss the team that doesn't have any weaknesses right now in this week's expert tips episode.
'There's something just not quite right about that footy club' from 2023-05-15T06:32:44
Caroline Wilson and Jake Niall are joined by Sam McClure to discuss the drastically underperforming Blues, if the Tigers are back, premiership favouritism, whether the Crows are the real deal an...
Listen'Some sort of curse' from 2023-05-11T19:00
Andrew Wu and Peter Ryan discuss hoodoos, losing streaks, Friday night blockbusters and admitting when you have a problem.
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'They've fallen to bits' from 2023-05-08T06:31:05
Michael Gleeson, Jake Niall and Caroline Wilson unpack the Blues' issues, discuss how far is too far when it comes to booing, the Hawthorn investigation and much more.
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ListenWe're gonna need a bigger studio from 2023-05-04T19:00
The mind games continue between Andrew Wu and Peter Ryan as they give their tips ahead of round eight. One game proves tough to tip, others look set to provide one-way traffic and which game do ...
Listen'The end of a dynasty' from 2023-05-01T06:33:50
This week, Michael Gleeson, Caroline Wilson and Jake Niall discuss Tiger trouble, the league's new CEO, Collingwood's best player and much more.
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Mindless gamesmanship from 2023-04-27T19:00
This week on the expert tips podcast, Peter Ryan checks in from the top of the leaderboard and shows just how far his influence extends by convincing Andrew Wu to change a tip mid-episode. Can t...
Listen'A genuine finals contender' from 2023-04-26T06:39
Michael Gleeson, Jake Niall and Andrew Wu discuss Collingwood's big comeback, how the Bombers performed before the turnaround, Carlton's issues and off-field goings on at the AFL. Plus, who is t...
Listen'I can tip over into misguided arrogance' from 2023-04-20T19:00
The Age's in-form tipster Peter Ryan encourages Andrew Wu to stop sitting on the fence, as our two footy experts dissect all nine games including the Anzac Day blockbuster.
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'Grudge match of the highest order' from 2023-04-17T05:19:52
Caroline Wilson and Greg Baum join Damien Ractliffe to discuss Gather Round and the decision to keep it in South Australia going forward. Plus, Richmond at the crossroads, Collingwood's injury w...
Listen'Not exactly blowing the lights out' from 2023-04-12T19:00
It's a tough round to tip, but luckily Peter Ryan (eight tips last week, thanks for asking) and Marnie Vinall are on hand to give their advice.
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Listen'A horrible victory' from 2023-04-11T06:46:03
Mathew Stokes joins Michael Gleeson and Jake Niall to discuss whether it's too soon to write off the Tigers, the Cats' win over Hawthorn, concussion, the upcoming Gather Round and much more.
... Listen'I am a genius' from 2023-04-05T19:00
Andrew Wu and Peter Ryan share their round four tips, after Pete celebrates a correct tip against the odds. Are Brisbane certainties to bounce back at home, or will the Magpies maintain their un...
Listen'Critical mass' from 2023-04-03T06:30:25
Michael Gleeson, Caroline Wilson and Jake Niall discuss the slumping Cats, Collingwood's ruck woes and what the Swans should do with Buddy Franklin. Plus, controversy in the Showdown, how dissen...
Listen'The red-hot team of the competition' from 2023-03-29T18:00
Andrew Wu and Peter Ryan are back to give their expert tips for round three. Which teams are facing must-win games? Will injuries cruel the Tigers' chances in Friday night's blockbuster? Will th...
Listen‘They should finish top four’ from 2023-03-27T05:56:30
Michael Gleeson, Jake Niall and Caroline Wilson discuss the Blues and their big win over Geelong. Plus, the Tigers' chance to become the hunters this week, the Saints are rolling, rumblings at G...
Listen'Trust the process' from 2023-03-22T18:00
Andrew Wu and Peter Ryan are back to give their expert tips for round two. How important are ins and outs to making a decision on who to tip? One match-up has a one-sided win streak going back t...
ListenA bump(er) round of footy from 2023-03-20T05:48:21
Michael Gleeson, Jake Niall and Caroline Wilson discuss the most surprising, imposing and exciting wins from round one, whether the match review framework for penalties over bumping need to be c...
Listen'The team to beat this year' from 2023-03-15T18:00
Round one is a tough one to tip, but footy experts Peter Ryan and Andrew Wu are here to help. They go game-by-game through the round, explaining their tips, and giving you advice to help you to ...
Listen'Are they going to be a juggernaut?' from 2023-03-13T06:38:16
Michael Gleeson, Caroline Wilson and Jake Niall discuss what they're most looking forward to seeing in round one, which of the new coaches is best placed to lift their team quickly and answer yo...
ListenThe most inscrutable team of season 2023 from 2023-03-06T05:54:56
Michael Gleeson, Jake Niall and Caroline Wilson discuss whether the Pies will slide or rise, issues with Brisbane’s defence, the “political” Bombers, off-field happenings at AFL HQ and much more...
ListenThe good, the not bad and the could-get-ugly from 2022-10-12T11:32:45
In the final of our trade period special episodes, Michael Gleeson, Jake Niall and Peter Ryan unpack the frantic finish to deadline day. How do the Pies feel about the Ollie Henry deal? Will the...
Listen'I normally just get a souva, they got an inside mid' from 2022-10-11T08:11:34
Peter Ryan and Michael Gleeson discuss the options in front of Jaeger O’Meara, the deals that were done on Tuesday, and what’s ahead on the final day of trade period.
Got a questi...
Listen'The biggest game of chicken in the trade period' from 2022-10-10T08:50:30
Jake Niall and Michael Gleeson discuss the groundbreaking four-way deal that got Jason Horne-Francis to Port Adelaide, the biggest impasse looming in the final two days of trading, whether Josh ...
Listen'There's a lot of grind happening': Eyeing the trade time home stretch from 2022-10-07T08:17:25
Peter Ryan and Scott Spits wrap up day five of the trade period as negotiations slow down ahead of next week's home stretch. One player switched clubs on Friday but there's still a stack of lead...
ListenThe Suns have stolen a march on the rest of the competition from 2022-10-06T08:11:22
Michael Gleeson and Peter Ryan wrap day four of trade period, discuss the state of play in various deals including a three-club negotiation for Jason Horne-Francis, explain why salary dumping is...
Listen‘It’s causing a lot of consternation among a lot of clubs’ from 2022-10-05T08:31:38
Peter Ryan and Marnie Vinall wrap day three of trade period, including Jack Bowes' decision to join the Cats, the pick trade that might unlock the Josh Dunkley deal, whether Paddy Dow is a good ...
Listen‘Ramifications’: Why this Fremantle-North deal is important from 2022-10-04T08:13:26
Michael Gleeson and Peter Ryan discuss a potential linchpin move between North Melbourne and Fremantle, why Brisbane might trade for Jack Gunston rather than picking him up under free agency, St...
ListenThe linked deals that will help shape the rest of trade period from 2022-10-03T08:40:43
In this special episode, Michael Gleeson and Jake Niall wrap the first day of action and discuss two deals that will play a big part in the rest of the trade period. Plus, why Richmond being fas...
Listen'Not going to let this moment slip': Geelong's ageing flag stars like Blues of '95 from 2022-09-25T06:23:42
In this special grand final edition of the Real Footy podcast, wrapping up a memorable 2022 season, chief scribe Jake Niall says he couldn’t help but be reminded of Carlton’s 1995 premi...
Listen‘A spread of players that you can’t stop’ from 2022-09-19T06:38:53
Mathew Stokes joins Michael Gleeson, Jake Niall and Caroline Wilson to preview the grand final, discuss Patrick Cripps’ Brownlow win, look at what’s next for Brisbane and Collingwood and much mo...
Listen'A much harder task' from 2022-09-12T06:55:52
Michael Gleeson, Jake Niall and Caroline Wilson preview a big weekend of preliminary finals, look at Jordan De Goey's contract situation, analyse where the Demons have gone wrong this season and...
ListenHas Collingwood's spell been broken? from 2022-09-05T07:14:12
Mathew Stokes joins Michael Gleeson, Caroline Wilson and Jake Niall to review a cracking first round of finals and preview the upcoming semi-finals. The Pies finally lost a close one; is the mag...
Listen‘Playing with house money’ from 2022-08-29T05:53:04
This week, Michael Gleeson, Caroline Wilson and Jake Niall preview the first week of finals and talk selection, key match-ups and who might go all the way. Plus, All-Australian selection debate,...
Listen'An extraordinary feat’: What’s behind the Collingwood resurgence? from 2022-08-22T06:14:41
Michael Gleeson, Jake Niall and Caroline Wilson discuss the high-flying Magpies and the thrilling end to the home-and-away season, why there is reason for optimism at Carlton, check in on the fi...
Listen'Absolutely extraordinary' from 2022-08-15T05:52:33
Michael Gleeson, Jake Niall and Caroline Wilson on the off-field happenings at Essendon, from the change in presidency to Ben Rutten's tenure as coach. Plus, Carlton, Collingwood and the finals-...
ListenMomentum, belief and ‘the only stat that matters’ from 2022-08-08T05:26:24
This week, Sam McClure, Jake Niall and Greg Baum discuss the Pies, who are confounding statistics and expectations and have now won 11 in a row. Plus, why trading Dustin Martin could be the righ...
Listen‘Monumentally poor slip-up’ from 2022-08-01T06:24:29
Jake Niall, Caroline Wilson and Sam McClure discuss the inefficient Blues, their junk stats and how they should be playing to capitalise on their key forward pair. Plus, the contenders for coach...
Listen'Flirting with their form' from 2022-07-25T08:20:01
Special guest Mathew Stokes joins Jake Niall and Sam McClure to discuss the Pies' game plan and how far they can go in 2022, Jamarra Ugle-Hagan's performance, the signs that the Demons have slip...
Listen'Back in your box' from 2022-07-18T06:39:08
Michael Gleeson, Jake Niall and Sam McClure discuss the imperious Cats, Collingwood young gun Nick Daicos, Richmond's leadership problem, what the future holds for the underrated Luke Breust and...
Listen'A little bit of a 2016 feel' from 2022-07-11T06:21:45
Michael Gleeson, Jake Niall and Sam McClure discuss the open premiership race, Geelong showing their bona fides as contenders and what teams will need to do in the final six rounds to make the e...
ListenShould the AFL look at a fixture overhaul? from 2022-07-04T06:24:39
This week on the Real Footy podcast, we discuss whether the introduction of a 19th team could provide the perfect opportunity for an overhaul of the fixture, such as a 19-game season, an expande...
ListenAre Carlton the real deal? from 2022-06-27T07:09:24
Michael Gleeson, Caroline Wilson and Sam McClure discuss the Blues off the back of their big win over Fremantle, and whether they can go all the way. Plus, the fight for spots in the eight, Jord...
Listen'Have a look in the mirror' from 2022-06-20T06:09:32
This week on the Real Footy Podcast, premiership Geelong forward Mathew Stokes gives us his perspective on Jordan De Goey's latest off-field controversy and how it would have be...
Listen'They're attacking themselves from the inside' from 2022-06-14T05:55
This week on the Real Footy Podcast, we discuss the woes for the Demons - both on and off the field - after their third straight loss, the fall out from Bailey Smith's illicit substance controve...
Listen'Put it on the line' from 2022-06-06T07:45:16
This week, Michael Gleeson, Caroline Wilson and Jake Niall discuss whether it's time to worry about the Demons, Essendon's review, a tale of two recruits, the big stink out of Jake's mid-year Al...
Listen‘The games the season needed’ from 2022-05-30T06:16:21
This week, Jake Niall, Caroline Wilson and Greg Baum discuss three huge games and results from round 11, including a clash between two old powerhouses, the end of Melbourne's win streak and the ...
Listen'He could be the most valuable player in the game' from 2022-05-23T07:22:34
There are five talented key forwards at the top of the Coleman Medal leaderboard at the moment. Michael Gleeson, Jake Niall and Caroline Wilson discuss who they would pick for their team, if the...
Listen'Dead cat bounce' from 2022-05-16T06:16:23
Michael Gleeson, Jake Niall and Caroline Wilson discuss the Bombers' issues, whether the Saints are a top-four team, GWS' coach hunt, Port's revival and much more.
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Listen'Like playing table tennis with a toddler' from 2022-05-09T06:47:21
Michael Gleeson, Caroline Wilson and Peter Ryan dive into the issues at West Coast, Melbourne's swagger, Maurice Rioli jnr's coming-of-age performance, Essendon's big win, the entertaining Blues...
Listen'No pizzazz': Essendon's 'disastrous' season from 2022-05-02T06:45:43
Michael Gleeson, Jake Niall and Caroline Wilson discuss what's going on with the Bombers. List management, their age profile, and changes in the club's culture all come under the microscope. Plu...
ListenDemons then daylight: Which team is the second seed in the AFL? from 2022-04-26T06:33:27
Michael Gleeson, Jake Niall and Peter Ryan discuss which team can take the mantle as the second best in the league. Plus, the player that made the difference on Anzac Day at the MCG, Paddy McCar...
ListenThe problem at Essendon from 2022-04-19T06:32:23
Michael Gleeson, Caroline Wilson and Jake Niall take a look at the Bombers and whether they are living up to Ben Rutten’s ambition for the side to be a “blue-collar” team. Plus, Sam Mitchell's bigg...
Listen'I can see some friction coming' from 2022-04-12T06:32:05
In this bonus episode, Michael Gleeson, Jake Niall and Peter Ryan discuss Gillon McLachlan's impending departure as CEO of the AFL. McLachlan announced on Tuesday that he would finish up at the end...
Listen'Back to earth with a thud' from 2022-04-11T06:21:32
Michael Gleeson, Caroline Wilson and Jake Niall discuss the clearer picture we have of the competition after four rounds – and the questions that remain. Plus, special guest Emma Kearney reviews th...
Listen'An entire AFL problem' from 2022-04-04T06:26
This week, Michael Gleeson, Caroline Wilson and Greg Baum discuss Cyril Rioli’s experiences at Hawthorn and racism in the AFL. Plus, the teams that can take positives from their losses in round thr...
Listen'The most remarkable result of the round' from 2022-03-28T05:52
Michael Gleeson, Caroline Wilson and Greg Baum discuss Sam Mitchell's Hawks, who have a good balance of youth and maturity, and whether the new coaches are providing their clubs with a "sugar hit" ...
ListenThe ‘dramatic’ change at Carlton from 2022-03-21T05:01
Michael Gleeson, Jake Niall and Caroline Wilson look back on a thrilling first round of footy, including the transformed Blues midfield, undisciplined Tigers, midfield woes for the Bombers, list ga...
Listen‘A team that’s a bit cocky’ from 2022-03-14T06:02:21
Michael Gleeson, Jake Niall and Caroline Wilson look ahead to a blockbuster round one, not least Melbourne v Bulldogs to open the new season. Plus: pressure is on for immediate results at Carlton, ...
Listen'The biggest question hanging over the season' from 2022-03-09T04:54
The Real Footy podcast is back for 2022 and this week Michael Gleeson, Caroline Wilson and Jake Niall preview the AFL season. Can Melbourne go back to back and win the premiership in 2022? Will Ric...
ListenThe significance of pick 19 from 2021-10-13T12:26:51
Michael Gleeson, Jake Niall and Peter Ryan wrap trade period, from the most significant deal, to whether any of the moves will have an impact on teams' premiership hopes and why the Pies were lucky...
ListenThe big-ticket item, a potential trade domino and a couple of bites of the Xerri from 2021-10-12T08:16
Peter Ryan and Daniel Cherny discuss the latest trade period news, including where things stand on the trades for Jordan Dawson, Jordan Clark, Bobby Hill and a number of ruckmen. Plus, news about A...
Listen‘The ducks have not all been in a row’ from 2021-10-11T08:10:36
Michael Gleeson and Daniel Cherny discuss where things stand in any potential move for GWS’ Bobby Hill, Patrick Lipinski's move to Collingwood, whether the Swans will blink on Jordan Dawson and muc...
ListenA case of 'Friday-itis' before frenzied trade action from 2021-10-08T08:19
Footy writer Peter Ryan joins Scott Spits to assess the trade landscape on Friday - five days before the trade period officially ends. Got a question about your club? Send it to realfootypod@thea...
ListenThe Cerra deal, contractual purgatory and an attempted cluster-pluck from 2021-10-07T09:15:10
Jake Niall and Peter Ryan discuss the deals that were done on day four, including Adam Cerra to Carlton, and some of the other potential moves that are bubbling away as we reach the midpoint of tra...
Listen‘A formula that works’: The Dees’ trade success from 2021-10-06T08:32:32
Melbourne were the most interesting players on day three of trade period. In this episode, Jake Niall and Daniel Cherny discuss the moves the Demons made and how it builds on their work in previous...
ListenThe pick shaping as 'pivotal' this trade period from 2021-10-05T07:50
In this trade special, Michael Gleeson and Peter Ryan discuss why the Western Bulldogs’ first draft pick could help shape a number of moves, how they might happen, and which clubs could be involved...
ListenThe trade that 'greases the wheels' from 2021-10-04T08:56
In the first of our daily trade episodes, Michael Gleeson and Daniel Cherny wrap the action from day one, including the "mutually beneficial" deal between the Pies and Suns, whether Callum Coleman-...
Listen‘Drought-breaker with a team of destiny’ from 2021-09-27T05:33:42
Michael Gleeson, Jake Niall and Peter Ryan dissect the grand final, including Melbourne’s unbelievable centre clearance turnaround, the tactical adjustment they made to counteract the Bulldogs mid-...
ListenMelbourne’s last premiership captain from 2021-09-24T02:49
In the lead-up to the grand final, we're bringing you stories about some of the characters who have shaped Melbourne and the Western Bulldogs. Today, Greg Baum on his chat with Ron Barassi, the Mel...
ListenThe paradox of Luke Beveridge from 2021-09-23T08:32
In the lead-up to the grand final, we're bringing you stories about some of the characters who have shaped Melbourne and the Western Bulldogs. Today, Martin Flanagan on Bulldogs coach Luke Beveridg...
ListenThe Demons taken too soon from 2021-09-22T03:27
In the lead-up to the grand final, we're bringing you stories about some of the characters who have shaped Melbourne and the Western Bulldogs. Today, Megan Hustwaite on her chats with the families ...
Listen'Why not now? Why not us?' from 2021-09-20T23:51:45
In the lead-up to the grand final, we're bringing you stories about some of the characters who have shaped Melbourne and the Western Bulldogs. Today, Martin Flanagan tells some of his favourite sto...
ListenWill the bye disadvantage the Dees? from 2021-09-20T06:15:19
This week, Michael Gleeson, Jake Niall and Caroline Wilson look ahead to the grand final, take you inside the room on Brownlow night and talk off-field moves at the AFL and Carlton. Got a question...
Listen'I didn't think football suited my personality' from 2021-09-19T05:59
In the lead-up to the grand final, we're bringing you stories about some of the characters who have shaped Melbourne and the Western Bulldogs. Today, Martin Flanagan on former Dogs skipper Easton W...
ListenThe Clayton Oliver story from 2021-09-18T05:59
In the lead-up to the grand final, we're bringing you stories about some of the characters who have shaped Melbourne and the Western Bulldogs. Today, Peter Ryan explains how Clayton Oliver moved to...
ListenThe young prince of Whitten Oval from 2021-09-17T06:54
In the lead-up to the grand final, we're bringing you stories about some of the characters who have shaped Melbourne and the Western Bulldogs. Today, Martin Flanagan on star midfielder Marcus Bonte...
ListenNorm Smith, Melbourne and a 57-year curse from 2021-09-16T05:59
In the lead-up to the grand final, we're bringing you stories about some of the characters who have shaped Melbourne and the Western Bulldogs. Today, Greg Baum on Melbourne and football legend Norm...
Listen‘He gets off on being different’ from 2021-09-15T06:51
In the lead-up to the grand final, we're bringing you stories about some of the characters who have shaped Melbourne and the Western Bulldogs. Today, Martin Flanagan gives an insight into Bulldogs ...
Listen'We've been in the wilderness for such a long time' from 2021-09-14T04:28
In the lead-up to the grand final, we're bringing you stories about some of the characters who have shaped Melbourne and the Western Bulldogs. Today, reporter Daniel Cherny on his chat with former...
Listen‘No one expected them to be there’ from 2021-09-13T07:13
This week, Michael Gleeson, Jake Niall and Caroline Wilson discuss the backs-to-the-wall Bulldogs, the selfless and stable Dees, the Cats at a crossroads and what change might be coming at the Powe...
ListenPrelims, trades and boardroom moves from 2021-09-06T06:16
Michael Gleeson, Jake Niall and Caroline Wilson delve into the latest AFL news, including fallout from the semi-finals, Lachie Neale's consideration of a move back to Freo and off-field happenings ...
ListenThe Cats' September question from 2021-08-30T06:05
Michael Gleeson, Jake Niall and Caroline Wilson discuss the Cats’ finals efforts against high-intensity, high-pressure teams and the other issues on their plate at the moment. Plus, Toby Greene's u...
ListenA free hit, the club in a tailspin and the tough team to beat from 2021-08-23T07:25
This week, Caroline Wilson, Jake Niall and Sam McClure look ahead to a mouthwatering first week of finals. Who goes into the finals as premiership favourites? Can the Bulldogs turn their form aroun...
Listen'They belong in the eight' from 2021-08-16T07:32
There's everything to play for in round 23, with the top eight - including top four positions - not yet decided. This week on the Real Footy podcast, Michael Gleeson, Jake Niall and Sam McClure loo...
Listen'It's likely that these will be his last two games as Carlton coach' from 2021-08-09T08:24
This week, Sam McClure, Caroline Wilson and Jake Niall discuss the coaching situation at Ikon Park and how it might impact Alastair Clarkson's future. Plus, the Bombers are pushing for finals and w...
ListenHawthorn's 'sad' and 'unprofessional' handling of Clarkson's departure from 2021-08-02T06:54
This week on the Real Footy podcast, Caroline Wilson, Jake Niall and Sam McClure reflect on one of the stories of the year and one in which they exclusively broke the news - the imminent departure ...
ListenCarlton's ‘gigantic risk’ on Teague with coaching talent available from 2021-07-26T06:05:31
This week on the Real Footy podcast, Caroline Wilson, Jake Niall and Sam McClure put the coaching landscape under the microscope and examine Carlton’s next most likely move. Plus, the latest AFL fi...
Listen‘Not a team that I feel you can trust’ from 2021-07-19T06:27:48
The Demons have beaten top teams but struggled against some weaker opposition. Is this a problem or nothing to worry about, given the competition Melbourne are likely to come up against in Septembe...
Listen'They just looked shot' from 2021-07-12T06:24:32
Michael Gleeson, Jake Niall and Caroline Wilson discuss whether this it for Richmond’s finals hopes in 2021, Trent Cotchin's future, how far the Swans can go, Melbourne's return to form, the succes...
ListenShould Melbourne’s dip in form be a big concern? from 2021-07-05T07:02:11
Michael Gleeson, Caroline Wilson and Peter Ryan discuss the Demons ahead of a big test against Port Adelaide. Plus: why Patrick Dangerfield can be the difference for Geelong, what might be causing ...
Listen‘Do we put a fork in Richmond this year?’ from 2021-06-28T05:57:10
This week on the Real Footy podcast, Michael Gleeson, Jake Niall and Caroline Wilson discuss the race for the eight and which teams should be premiership favourites. Is it time to finally pull the ...
Listen‘The numbers are damning’ at Carlton from 2021-06-21T06:22
Michael Gleeson, Caroline Wilson and Jake Niall discuss the issues at Ikon Park. Can David Teague keep his job? Patrick Cripps is yet to re-sign; how should that be viewed in the context of the clu...
Listen‘A few more twists and turns to go yet’ from 2021-06-15T07:28:46
This week on the Real Footy podcast, Michael Gleeson, Caroline Wilson and Jake Niall discuss the Pies’ search for a new coach, questions over the Dees' flag favouritism, how West Coast's win over R...
Listen'A towering figure': Buckley leaves the Pies from 2021-06-09T05:55
On this bonus episode of the Real Footy podcast, Michael Gleeson, Jake Niall and Peter Ryan discuss Nathan Buckley's exit from Collingwood, including board implications, possible contenders for his...
Listen‘Issues with their coaching and issues with their list’ from 2021-06-07T07:09
This week, Michael Gleeson, Jake Niall and Caroline Wilson discuss the problems at Carlton and the likely fallout after they lost to a seriously depleted West Coast side. Plus, praise for Shai Bolt...
Listen'A fight for a spot in the eight' from 2021-05-31T06:59:51
This week on the Real Footy podcast, Michael Gleeson, Caroline Wilson and Jake Niall discuss the turnaround at the Bombers, from a “lost year” in 2020 to Saturday night’s phenomenal win. Dreamtime ...
Listen‘A serious premiership threat’ from 2021-05-24T06:30:36
This week, Michael Gleeson, Caroline Wilson and Jake Niall discuss which teams are favourites to win the flag at this stage of the season. Plus, a look ahead to Friday night's blockbuster, the team...
ListenDavid Teague 'had a shocker' with Cripps messaging from 2021-05-17T06:20:19
This week on the Real Footy podcast, Michael Gleeson, Jake Niall and Caroline Wilson examine the significance of Richmond's win over GWS, the way Carlton coach David Teague explained Patrick Cripps...
Listen'The Cameron effect' from 2021-05-10T06:08:06
This week on the Real Footy podcast, Michael Gleeson, Jake Niall and Greg Baum discuss how Jeremy Cameron’s arrival from GWS has changed the Cats – and how the Cats have helped Cameron. Plus, what ...
Listen'A massive Brownlow chance' from 2021-05-03T06:51:31
Sam Walsh is just a third-year player but he's a contender to equal a Chris Judd feat. This week, Michael Gleeson, Jake Niall and Greg Baum discuss the Blues, the good signs in their win over Essen...
ListenThe 'butterfly effect' at Melbourne from 2021-04-26T06:12
Michael Gleeson, Jake Niall and Jimmy Bartel discuss the Demons, who are not only talking about being selfless, they're living it. With arguably the best list in the AFL, can they go all the way th...
Listen‘Teague is coaching for his Carlton career in the next four weeks’ from 2021-04-19T06:29
Michael Gleeson, Jake Niall and Sam McClure discuss the Blues and where they sit in season 2021. Have they made progress since sacking Brendon Bolton as coach? Plus, the second-half stats that damn...
Listen‘Collingwood supporters are angry’: The Pies have been caught in transition from 2021-04-12T06:22
This season is being shaped by the new rules and the teams that have adapted best are thriving, but Collingwood don’t seem to have made that leap. This week, Michael Gleeson, Jake Niall and Greg Ba...
Listen'Guilty until proven innocent' from 2021-04-06T05:45:57
Michael Gleeson, Jake Niall and Caroline Wilson discuss Melbourne and whether it’s too soon to say they’re back to their 2018 form. Plus, the young, exciting Swans, what's wrong with the Saints and...
Listen‘Pretty dreadful’: Where to now for Carlton? from 2021-03-29T05:19
Michael Gleeson, Caroline Wilson and Jake Niall discuss Carlton after their disappointing performance against the Pies. Some of their biggest names are under pressure at the moment. Plus, how the C...
Listen‘Collingwood have got big issues’ from 2021-03-22T05:06
Their forward line isn’t firing, they’ve got personnel problems in the forward line and the midfield and they looked off the pace against the Bulldogs. This week on the Real Footy podcast, Michael ...
Listen'He’ll probably go at some point over the next 12 months' from 2021-03-15T09:07:12
The Real Footy podcast is back for 2021 and Michael Gleeson, Caroline Wilson and Jake Niall are previewing the AFL season and discussing all the big off-season issues. Will this be the year Gillon ...
Listen‘Inevitable’: The end of Eddie’s reign at Collingwood from 2021-02-10T01:53
On Tuesday afternoon, Eddie McGuire stepped down as Collingwood president after more than 20 years in the role. In this special episode of the Real Footy podcast, Michael Gleeson, Caroline Wilson a...
Listen'It's going to require an upset' from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
There's a difference between being beaten and bruised, and being beaten but hungry for another shot. Can the Pies knock the reigning premiers out of the finals this Friday night? And how far can th...
Listen'What they're doing, it's not working' from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Geelong have been a disappointment this season and need a review, according to club great Jimmy Bartel, who joins Michael Gleeson, Jake Niall and Caroline Wilson on the latest episode of The Age Re...
Listen'Everyone has a plan until they get punched in the face' from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
The best-laid plans can go up in smoke under the pressure of the biggest stage ...This week on The Age Real Footy Podcast, Michael Gleeson, Caroline Wilson, Jake Niall and Bob Murphy preview the fi...
ListenBonus episode: How Richmond can show the way for Australia's politicians from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
In this bonus episode of The Age Real Footy Podcast, Jake Niall talks to author, political writer and Richmond tragic George Megalogenis about footy, politics, and how the two combine. See omnystu...
ListenThe AFL might have to intervene at Carlton from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Michael Gleeson, Jake Niall, Caroline Wilson and Jimmy Bartel put the blowtorch on the strugglers of season 2018, including the unmitigated disaster that has been the Blues' season, the lamentable...
ListenThe Demons still have boxes to tick from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Michael Gleeson, Jake Niall, Caroline Wilson and Bob Murphy celebrate Melbourne, who are set to play finals for the first time in more than a decade - but there are still some challenges ahead for ...
ListenBulldogs pounce on a 'rare window' in footy from 2020-12-11T04:56:07
In our 2020 AFL draft special, Jake Niall, Michael Gleeson and Daniel Cherny analyse how the Dogs were easily able secure the stand-out player - one of their academy prospects. It's described as a ...
Listen'One of the greatest fire sales in the history of the AFL' from 2020-11-12T11:59
In the deadline day wrap episode of the Real Footy podcast, Michael Gleeson, Peter Ryan and Jake Niall look at the fire sale at Collingwood, in particular Adam Treloar's trade to the Bulldogs and J...
Listen'A wrinkle in the negotiations' from 2020-11-11T08:20:58
Michael Gleeson and Peter Ryan look ahead to deadline day of the 2020 trade period and where clubs stand on various trades going into the final day, including Geelong's offer for Jeremy Cameron, th...
Listen'From a hypothetical to a very real prospect' from 2020-11-10T07:40:21
Jake Niall and Peter Ryan discuss the latest in trade news, including Adam Treloar's medical with the Bulldogs and how it might affect their dealings with Josh Dunkley. Plus, updates on other ongoi...
Listen'Difficult to see how that gets done' from 2020-11-09T07:31:32
How will the Saints get Jack Higgins from the Tigers? How could a Swan impact on Orazio Fantasia's chance of getting to Port? What's the deal with the Jeremy Cameron trade? Michael Gleeson and Dani...
ListenSaints maintain role as AFL trade period's 'new darlings' from 2020-11-06T07:32:51
As potential deals involving Adam Treloar and Josh Dunkley dominate discussion, Jake Niall and Peter Ryan dissect the latest developments. Is Magpie Tom Phillips a 'good fit' for a Hawthorn team wi...
ListenWhy Essendon should get moving on the Saad deal from 2020-11-05T08:09:12
Michael Gleeson and Peter Ryan discuss the latest developments in trade period, including confirmation that Josh Dunkley wants a move to Essendon. Can they come up with an offer to satisfy the Dogs...
Listen'The first time a club has used reverse leverage' from 2020-11-04T07:57:12
Michael Gleeson and Jake Niall wrap the action from day one of trade period and look ahead to what we might see in the coming days, from Adelaide's decision not to match St Kilda's offer for Brad C...
Listen'A fascinating deal to watch' from 2020-11-02T05:30:35
Michael Gleeson and Jake Niall preview the 2020 trade period in this week's episode of the Real Footy podcast. We talk free agency, potential moves at Collingwood, what the trade for Adam Saad coul...
Listen'The best-coached team that I've seen' from 2020-10-25T06:38:57
One of the best finals players ever, the unsung heroes for Richmond and the critical six minutes of the game: this week on the Real Footy podcast, Michael Gleeson, Caroline Wilson and Jake Niall re...
Listen'A great subplot for the grand final' from 2020-10-19T05:05
Dusty v Danger, Ablett's last hurrah, a Cats defender's resurgence and more: this week, Michael Gleeson, Jake Niall and Caroline Wilson preview the grand final. Plus, the situation at North Melbour...
Listen'I think it will be fiery' from 2020-10-12T05:00:56
This week on the Real Footy podcast, Michael Gleeson, Caroline Wilson and Jake Niall preview this weekend's huge preliminary finals between Richmond and Port Adelaide and Brisbane and Geelong. We a...
Listen'An exodus at Essendon' from 2020-10-07T04:21
Sam McClure joins Michael Gleeson after breaking the news on Wednesday that Joe Daniher has nominated Brisbane as his club of choice for 2021. Read More What could the Bombers ask for in a trade wi...
Listen'Well and truly still in this premiership race' from 2020-10-05T05:40:50
This week on the Real Footy podcast, we dissect a big weekend of action and look ahead to the huge semi-finals. Who will be key for the Tigers? How will forced changes affect the Saints? Can the Ca...
Listen'It's going to be very, very close' from 2020-09-28T07:11
Michael Gleeson, Caroline Wilson and Jake Niall take a look at which teams are likely to win this weekend, and why. We also discuss what is behind North Melbourne's decision to trade Ben Brown, and...
Listen'More games being played off the field than on it' from 2020-09-21T06:36
Player unrest, list changes, how retirements have been handled and whether the Dons tried too hard to manage their senior coaching changeover are all up for discussion on this week's episode of the...
ListenThe 'lack of clarity' at Essendon this season from 2020-09-14T06:22:12
This week on the Real Footy podcast, we discuss the Bombers, the expectations of their fans, and Coach John Worsfold's post-match comments last Saturday. Who was Worsfold targeting? What are the si...
Listen'Richmond exceptionalism' in the spotlight from 2020-09-07T05:48:50
This week on the Real Footy podcast, Michael Gleeson, Jake Niall and Caroline Wilson examine how two Tigers breached the AFL's COVID-19 protocols in Queensland and what that means for the Richmond ...
ListenCarlton's 'abject failure' against Collingwood from 2020-08-31T06:16
This week on the Real Footy podcast, Michael Gleeson, Caroline Wilson and Greg Baum scrutinise Carlton's shortcomings on a big stage. Without a goal in the second half, Carlton's ability to step fo...
Listen'A suitcase full of footy stories': the Danihers' big day from 2020-08-28T01:00
In this bonus episode of the Real Footy podcast, Greg Baum speaks to Terry, Anthony and Chris Daniher ahead of the 30th anniversary of a very special game - when all four brothers played for Essend...
Listen'You can't trust them' from 2020-08-24T06:12:27
This week on the Real Footy podcast, Michael Gleeson, Jake Niall and Caroline Wilson discuss the disappointing Demons. When they're good, they look great. But they seem to have failed to fix issues...
Listen'The whole thing unravelled' from 2020-08-17T06:30
This week on the Real Footy podcast, Michael Gleeson, Jake Niall and Caroline Wilson discuss the teams that have done well during the AFL's festival of football, and the ones that have struggled. H...
ListenIs there a pattern emerging at Richmond? from 2020-08-10T07:22:35
This week on the Real Footy podcast, Michael Gleeson, Jake Niall and Caroline Wilson discuss how the Tigers have handled off-field issues, where the AFL has gone wrong with penalties for staging an...
Listen'It leaves them teetering' from 2020-08-03T08:02:30
This week on the Real Footy podcast, Michael Gleeson, Jake Niall and Caroline Wilson ask whether off-field issues affected the Pies in their loss to Fremantle, or if they were simply outcoached. Wh...
Listen'That isn't an outlier ... that's a common thread' from 2020-07-27T06:21:35
This week on the Real Footy podcast, Michael Gleeson, Jake Niall and Caroline Wilson discuss the issues that the Magpies are facing. Do teams now have a template to beat them? Do they have a proble...
ListenDid round seven reveal this season's true contenders? from 2020-07-20T06:06:24
This week on the Real Footy podcast, Michael Gleeson, Jake Niall and Caroline Wilson discuss the way the top eight is shaping up and which teams are best placed for success. Plus, a look at North M...
Listen'I think they're in no man's land' from 2020-07-13T07:12:13
This week on the Real Footy podcast, Michael Gleeson, Caroline Wilson and Jake Niall discuss the Hawks and whether they need to rebuild or not – and whether the decision has to be so binary. Is Ala...
Listen'You wonder if there's a discipline problem at Collingwood' from 2020-07-06T06:37:57
This week on the Real Footy podcast, Michael Gleeson, Caroline Wilson and Greg Baum discuss the issues that have cropped up for the Pies and whether president Eddie McGuire's comments in his role i...
Listen'I reckon he was s--tcanning his own brand' from 2020-06-29T06:32
This week on the Real Footy podcast, Caroline Wilson, Michael Gleeson and Jake Niall engage in fiery debate about ugly footy, whether Alastair Clarkson's comments on the state of the game were corr...
Listen'It seems Victoria has become the scourge of the nation' from 2020-06-22T06:42
Jimmy Bartel joins Michael Gleeson, Jake Niall and Caroline Wilson to discuss the fallout from Conor McKenna's positive COVID test, how the AFL is going to deal with the fixture going forward and w...
Listen'The worst performance of the weekend' from 2020-06-15T06:22:41
This week on the Real Footy podcast, Michael Gleeson, Jake Niall and Caroline Wilson discuss the Bulldogs' disappointing return to football. How did the club end up with such a young team, four yea...
ListenWhich club will be most affected by the new season structure? from 2020-06-09T06:31
This week on the Real Footy podcast, Michael Gleeson, Caroline Wilson and Jake Niall discuss which team might be most affected by changes to the coronavirus-hit season – and whether it will have an...
ListenHow long will footy be able to hold onto its unique traits? from 2020-06-02T06:46:52
This week, Jake Niall, Caroline Wilson and Sam McClure talk about the state of the game today and how it compares to footy from decades past. Plus: discussion of the looming pay war between the AFL...
Listen'Sometimes when there's smoke, there's fire' from 2020-05-26T08:17:14
Josh Jenkins joins the podcast to talk about joining the Cats, how the AFLPA handled the Crows' infamous pre-season camp and the only part of footy that's normal at the moment. Support the show: h...
Listen'I could give Jack some grief from the other end of the field' from 2020-05-19T07:50:12
Richmond defender Dylan Grimes joins the podcast to talk about football in the time of coronavirus, from the unexpected benefits of a very different set-up to how he's spent his time during isolati...
Listen'It's taken a bit longer than Gillon McLachlan had hoped' from 2020-05-13T08:39:40
The AFL had hoped to make an announcement on the season restart as early as Wednesday. Now, the word is that the wait could stretch to the end of the weekend. This week on the Real Footy podcast, C...
ListenNext episode coming soon from 2020-05-12T04:09:54
Just a note to let you know there won't be an episode Tuesday as we await the news of when the season will restart - but there will be one this week! Make sure you're subscribed to get the episode ...
ListenHow a Carlton premiership flag went missing for seven years from 2020-05-05T07:35
Award-winning crime writer John Silvester joins Michael Gleeson and Jake Niall to talk about the colourful characters who have been involved in football over the years, from the time Carlton lost p...
Listen'I sort of blank it out the best I can' from 2020-04-28T05:47
This week on the Real Footy podcast, former St Kilda coach Ross Lyon joins Michael Gleeson, Jake Niall and Caroline Wilson to discuss the drawn grand final between St Kilda and Collingwood as we ap...
Listen'You've got to fight fire with fire' from 2020-04-21T06:08:53
Collingwood star Darcy Moore tells the Real Footy podcast what it's like to play on Joe Daniher in an Anzac Day game, why he defies instructions to spoil, what he's enjoying about the AFL shutdown ...
Listen'I knew from that point on, we wouldn't be stopped' from 2020-04-14T05:26
A talk from Kevin Bartlett, a team dinner after watching the grand final from the stands in 1999 and a tough pre-season camp. Matthew Lloyd tells the Real Footy podcast what made 2000 such a specia...
Listen'What did Gary Ablett snr do to offend you?' from 2020-04-06T06:53
This week Wayne Carey is grilled by Michael Gleeson, Jake Niall and Caroline Wilson on his list of the 20 best players he has seen. Why did Ablett snr slip so far down the list? Why is Dunstall pic...
Listen'I think we left a couple on the table' from 2020-03-30T05:03
Jimmy Bartel tells Michael Gleeson, Jake Niall and Caroline Wilson about the three premierships he thinks the Cats "left on the table", the hardest game he ever played and Bomber Thompson's quarter...
Listen'Mergers will come back onto the table' from 2020-03-25T04:28:39
Caroline Wilson, Jake Niall and Michael Gleeson discuss the long-term impacts of the shutdown on the game, the AFL's dispute with players over pay cuts and why both the league executive and the pla...
ListenWill we see footy played again this year? from 2020-03-23T03:59
This week on the Real Footy podcast, Michael Gleeson and Jake Niall discuss the AFL's decision to bring the competition to a halt. They discuss the financial implications for the AFL and clubs, the...
ListenIs this bread and circuses? from 2020-03-19T02:05:49
Michael Gleeson and Jake Niall bring you the latest on the AFL's decision to go ahead with the season. What advice did the league act on? Was it the right choice, or should the league have shut dow...
ListenWhy Essendon will struggle this year (plus the latest on coronavirus) from 2020-03-16T03:17
Michael Gleeson and Peter Ryan bring you the latest on how the coronavirus pandemic is affecting the AFL, before Gleeson, Caroline Wilson, Jake Niall and special guest Emma Kearney get stuck in to ...
ListenWe're back for season four! from 2020-03-09T03:46
Michael Gleeson, Jake Niall and Caroline Wilson are back with The Real Footy podcast in 2020. Join them each week as they take a look at the biggest issues in footy. Regular guest Jimmy Bartel wil...
ListenSteals, drifters and surprises: Wrapping up the AFL draft from 2019-11-29T04:18:55
The league's 18 clubs have looked into their crystal balls at the AFL draft and taken a punt on which young guns might become future stars. Michael Gleeson, Peter Ryan and Daniel Cherny review thi...
ListenHow the first round of the draft is likely to unfold from 2019-11-25T04:44:03
In this special episode of the Real Footy podcast, Michael Gleeson and Daniel Cherny preview this year's national draft. Who will be the pseudo first pick taken at No.3? How will father-son picks s...
ListenDeadline day: 'They might get him anyway' from 2019-10-16T11:30:52
Michael Gleeson, Peter Ryan, Sam McClure and Daniel Cherny take you through a hectic deadline day of trade period. Can the Blues pick up Jack Martin, after failing to trade for him in the last week...
ListenTrade period, day seven: 'It's a risk' from 2019-10-15T07:08:27
Sam McClure and Peter Ryan discuss all the happenings from a big penultimate day of the AFL's silly season, from St Kilda's trade for Dougal Howard and Paddy Ryder, to Melbourne's pick trade with N...
ListenTrade period, day six: 'They took their time with the money' from 2019-10-14T07:01:03
Jake Niall and Daniel Cherny take you through Monday's trade action, with the Eddie Betts deal finally getting done, Fremantle emerging as a suitor for Collingwood's James Aish and Ben King re-sign...
ListenTrade period, day five: 'A relatively short-term fix' from 2019-10-11T06:58:22
Peter Ryan and Jake Niall wrap day five of trade period, including the reasoning behind the trades of Sam Frost and Ed Langdon, an update on the state of play in the Tom Papley trade and more.
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Trade period, day four: 'A little messy' from 2019-10-10T07:00:08
Sam McClure and Peter Ryan take you through all the action on day four, from the reason behind Orazio Fantasia's decision to stay put at Essendon to the ramifications around St Kilda's pick trade w...
ListenTrade period, day three: Could we see a surprise player on the trade table? from 2019-10-09T06:56:26
Sam McClure and Peter Ryan wrap day three of trade period, giving you all the details of the Tim Kelly deal.
They look at Essendon's involvement, how the Cats might trade up in the draft, ...
Trade period, day two: 'I think Collingwood's open to it' from 2019-10-08T07:05:11
Michael Gleeson and Peter Ryan take you through the details and potential ramifications of Essendon's interest in Collingwood's Mason Cox.
Plus, Orazio Fantasia has a new manager and it's ...
Trade period, day one: 'Just a minor little inconvenience' from 2019-10-07T07:22:27
Michael Gleeson and Sam McClure go through all the news from day one of the AFL's silly season.
On the agenda: what the Cats are asking for Tim Kelly - and what he's worth, Jamie Elliott's...
Who will be the domino in this year's trade period? from 2019-09-30T20:30
The AFL's silly season is almost upon us. In this special episode, Jimmy Bartel joins Michael Gleeson and Jake Niall to preview all the player movement and club deals, taking a look at Tim Kelly, J...
Listen'Is it sufficient?' from 2019-09-30T05:25:21
Jimmy Bartel joins Michael Gleeson and Jake Niall to dissect the AFL's assistance package for Gold Coast. Is it fair? How will other clubs react? And with no salary cap allowances as part of the de...
Listen'The win that franked a dynasty' from 2019-09-29T04:35:06
Bob Murphy joins Michael Gleeson, Caroline Wilson and Jake Niall to review a romping grand final win for the Tigers. We look back at the key moments from the game, the groundwork that was laid long...
ListenReal Footy Live: Grand Final preview from 2019-09-26T01:11:53
In this special recording of The Age's subscriber event, Michael Gleeson is joined by Caroline Wilson and Jake Niall to preview the big game, look back on a big season and answer audience questions...
Listen'They won't let it slip again' from 2019-09-23T06:51:57
Jimmy Bartel joins Michael Gleeson, Caroline Wilson and Jake Niall to preview the Richmond-GWS grand final. They talk key battles, injuries, in and outs, fallout from the preliminary finals and mor...
Listen'The AFL has totally botched this' from 2019-09-16T06:30:51
Michael Gleeson, Jake Niall and Caroline Wilson talk bans, fines and the tribunal, look back the semi-finals and the "golden opportunity" the Lions blew, preview the big prelim finals this weekend,...
Listen'That's what finals football is' from 2019-09-09T07:07:22
Jimmy Bartel joins Michael Gleeson, Jake Niall and Caroline Wilson to discuss the fallout from the first week of finals. We talk Chris Scott's coaching calls and how he explained them after the mat...
Listen'There'll be some niggle' from 2019-09-02T07:34:02
Jimmy Bartel joins Michael Gleeson, Jake Niall and Caroline Wilson to preview the first week of finals. Plus, we go inside the coaches' box with Hawthorn assistant Scott Burns, get the word on why ...
Listen'I think they can win it' from 2019-08-26T07:28:12
Bob Murphy joins Michael Gleeson, Caroline Wilson and Jake Niall to look ahead to September and the teams that could do the most damage in finals. Plus, whether the Hawks' recent run of form will h...
Listen'Fifth spot is such a poisoned chalice' from 2019-08-19T06:56:53
Michael Gleeson, Caroline Wilson and Jake Niall talk the make-up of finals and the teams nobody wants to face, the battle for spots in the top four and which teams are truly the best in the league....
ListenIt's finals or bust for Essendon from 2019-08-12T07:03:43
In the wake of Essendon's embarrassing loss to the Bulldogs, Bob Murphy, Michael Gleeson, Jake Niall and Caroline Wilson ask what the future holds for the Bombers. Will they make finals? And what w...
ListenThe meeting that has trade talk starting early from 2019-08-05T06:40:33
This week, Michael Gleeson, Caroline Wilson and Jake Niall are joined by Sam McClure, who has some interesting news about a meeting between Joe Daniher and Swans CEO Tom Harley. Plus: what's behind...
ListenAre Gold Coast primed to beat Collingwood? from 2019-07-29T06:32:35
Michael Gleeson, Jake Niall, Caroline Wilson and Greg Baum examine Collingwood's growing injury crisis and ponder the unthinkable: will Gold Coast upset the Magpies? Plus Patrick Cripps' Brownlow c...
Listen'They've not beaten one team in the top four' from 2019-07-22T06:17:09
Michael Gleeson, Jake Niall, Caroline Wilson and Jimmy Bartel examine the big question surrounding Richmond: are they the real deal? Plus the draft implications of Carlton v Adelaide. And whispers ...
ListenHeart-in-your-mouth Bombers dream of finals from 2019-07-15T06:00:07
Michael Gleeson, Jake Niall and Caroline Wilson reflect on another thrilling last-minute Essendon victory, examine the coaching merry-go-round that gathers pace in the AFL and look at how Port Adel...
Listen'Every year there's something at Collingwood' from 2019-07-08T06:24:43
Michael Gleeson, Caroline Wilson and Jimmy Bartel probe the impact of off-field drama at Collingwood, the stunning influence of a returning Nic Naitanui and ponder whether Majak Daw could play seni...
Listen'The most overrated midfield in the competition' from 2019-07-01T07:54:01
This week, the blowtorch is on Collingwood's underperforming midfield after their upset loss to North Melbourne. Plus, what the future holds for impressive interim coaches Rhyce Shaw and David Teag...
ListenShould Alan Richardson keep his job? from 2019-06-24T07:24:15
Jimmy Bartel, Jake Niall and Michael Gleeson debate whether Alan Richardson has done enough to keep his job as Saints coach, and what parameters he should be judged by. Plus, Collingwood's tall for...
Listen'It's not a Wiggles concert' from 2019-06-17T05:28:58
Michael Gleeson, Jake Niall and Greg Baum talk fan behaviour and the AFL's response, whether the Cats can break a long-running curse this weekend, the structure of the bye rounds and Hawthorn's woe...
Listen'I don't think Carlton will finish last' from 2019-06-11T07:09:30
Jake Niall, Michael Gleeson and Peter Ryan talk the turnaround at Carlton, whether the Demons will have to make a trade in order to improve, and what the Pies have to change to become a premiership...
ListenWhere to now for the Blues? from 2019-06-03T07:15:37
We take a look at why Brendon Bolton was sacked, the timing of the decision, and the future for the Blues. What kind of coach should they look for going forward? And how will the decision to sack B...
Listen'It's got cock-up written all over it' from 2019-05-27T06:02:53
Bob Murphy, Caroline Wilson, Jake Niall and Michael Gleeson look at the coaching landscape in the AFL now that the first domino has fallen. Which club will be the first to make a move? Where should...
ListenBONUS: What Scott's departure means for North - and other clubs from 2019-05-26T06:07:53
Catch up on the remarkable events at Arden Street in this special episode of the Real Footy podcast. Jake Niall and Michael Gleeson discuss what Brad Scott's departure could mean for North Melbourn...
Listen'I think it's not just the coach that's going to pay the price' from 2019-05-20T06:11:06
Caroline Wilson, Michael Gleeson and Jake Niall think the problems at Carlton come down to more than just the coach - and the winds of change are set to sweep through Princes Park in the next few m...
ListenIs it better to umpire with discretion, or to the letter of the law? from 2019-05-13T07:12:36
This week on The Age Real Footy Podcast, Jimmy Bartel, Michael Gleeson and Jake Niall discuss whether it's better to have black-and-white, indisputable rules, or allow umpires to adjudicate with a ...
ListenThe numbers go against Brendon Bolton from 2019-05-06T06:57:47
Michael Gleeson, Jake Niall, Caroline Wilson and Greg Baum take a look at the Blues and ask - was this a blip on the radar of a rising team, or something more worrying - particularly for their coac...
ListenTo boo or not to boo, that is the question from 2019-04-29T06:34:55
Bob Murphy, Caroline Wilson, Michael Gleeson and Jake Niall are back after a marathon round six to talk the upsides for Carlton, the Bulldogs' forward line problems, the schism between the AFL and ...
ListenA placebo effect from 2019-04-23T05:53:34
The footy festivus rolls on this week as Jimmy Bartel joins Caroline Wilson, Jake Niall and Michael Gleeson to discuss the table-topping Cats and Saints, put the blowtorch on the Dees and North Mel...
Listen'The implications are going to be enormous' from 2019-04-15T05:49:16
The Blues are the last winless team in the competition and the pressure is on. This week on The Age Real Footy Podcast, Caroline Wilson, Jake Niall and Greg Baum think that Brendon Bolton is safe f...
Listen'Stupid and selfish and undisciplined' from 2019-04-08T07:09:24
As Dustin Martin adds to the Tigers' woes, Jimmy Bartel, Jake Niall, Caroline Wilson and Sam McClure ask whether Richmond can still finish top four and whether Martin can truly be considered a cham...
Listen'It's not the losing ... it's how you lose' from 2019-04-01T07:02:20
Bob Murphy, Michael Gleeson, Caroline Wilson and Jake Niall talk the Bombers and why John Worsfold must be backed by the Essendon board this season. Plus, the panellists have their say on Eddie McG...
ListenThe misery of Essendon from 2019-03-25T07:38:45
This week, Michael Gleeson, Jake Niall and Caroline Wilson dissect a troubling performance from the Bombers and ask: can their game plan hold up? How much pressure is John Worsfold going to come un...
ListenRichmond are the team to beat from 2019-03-18T07:24:40
That's the verdict from Michael Gleeson, Jake Niall, Caroline Wilson and Jimmy Bartel as they preview the season. Also on the agenda in our first episode of 2019: rule changes, how they'll work and...
ListenThe Real Footy podcast is back! from 2019-03-11T04:47:34
Join host Michael Gleeson and regular panellists Jake Niall and Caroline Wilson (and all your favourite guests) for the third season of The Age Real Footy podcast. The first episode drops on Monday...
ListenRecruiting and the draft: What goes into picking an AFL player? from 2018-11-15T01:21:38
Clubs make their decisions before the night, but it's not just a matter of who has the most talent. In this bonus episode of The Age Real Footy Podcast, Giants recruiter and former Age journalist E...
ListenThe teams with the most on the line after trade period from 2018-10-18T02:47:10
In this special episode, Michael Gleeson and Jake Niall look at the clubs who took the biggest risks this year, and what that might mean for them. We also look back on a hectic final day of trade p...
ListenTrade period preview: Unpacking the layers of truth from 2018-10-03T22:00
What will it take for Carlton to get the Mitch McGovern deal over the line? Which club is in the best position to land Dylan Shiel - and how will the salary cap affect player movement at GWS? What'...
ListenDeath by a thousand cuts from 2018-10-01T08:12:46
The Eagles were deserved grand final winners, but Pies players and fans will be left with plenty of what-ifs from the final quarter on Saturday.
This week Michael Gleeson, Jake Niall and J...
Why the Pies will win the grand final from 2018-09-24T09:02:10
The Collingwood juggernaut is up and running. This week, Jimmy Bartel, Michael Gleeson, Jake Niall and Caroline Wilson preview the big game and take a look at where the Eagles are likely to find su...
ListenBonus episode: Is this the best Melbourne side we've seen? from 2018-09-19T22:00
It's a Demon takeover as Michael Gleeson and Jake Niall are joined by MCC president and former Demon Steven Smith, and musician and Melbourne fan David Bridie.
We talk about the keys to Me...