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Why the Matildas’ success should have the AFL ‘very worried’
As Australia prepares for a week of extraordinary Women’s World Cup hype, the AFL season edges towards the end of its home-and-away season. But what does the Matildas’ success mean for the AFLW?
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‘Are they the Melbourne of last year?’
On this week’s Real Footy podcast, the panel discuss ramifications of Nick Daicos’ injury on Collingwood’s premiership tilt and the Brownlow Medal.
- by Damien Ractliffe
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Where does Buddy sit among the modern footy greats?
This week on the Real Footy podcast, Michael Gleeson and Jake Niall discuss the sudden retirement of Hawthorn and Sydney great Lance Franklin.
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Will Mini get the big job at Richmond?
This week on the Real Footy podcast, Caroline Wilson, Michael Gleeson and Peter Ryan discuss Richmond’s extraordinary comeback over Hawthorn and Andrew McQualter’s chances of landing the coaching job on a permanent basis.
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‘Might be difficult’: Can the Blues hold on to Jack Silvagni?
This week on the Real Footy podcast, Caroline Wilson, Michael Gleeson and Sam McClure discuss the Blues, how they have turned their season around and whether they can hold on to Jack Silvagni.
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‘Instant impact’: How Brad Scott has changed Essendon
This week on the Real Footy podcast, Caroline Wilson, Jake Niall and Sam McClure discuss the improvement at Essendon, both as a team and as individuals.Â
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Is the glass half empty or half full for Melbourne?
This week on the Real Footy podcast, Peter Ryan, Caroline Wilson and Sam McClure discuss the Demons and how they have fallen from pre-season expectations to the position they’re in now.
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Should Collingwood fans be worried?
This week on the Real Footy podcast, Peter Ryan, Jake Niall and Sam McClure discuss Collingwood’s trend of snatching come-from-behind wins.
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Is the pressure off Michael Voss?
This week on the Real Footy podcast, Michael Gleeson, Jake Niall and Sam McClure discuss the Blues, who finally got a win, and played their best footy in 12 months.
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Essendon are playing ‘seriously good footy’
This week on the Real Footy podcast, Michael Gleeson, Jake Niall and Andrew Wu discuss the Bombers, who are in the eight – where no one expected them to be.
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‘You can’t rule anything out at Carlton’: Is change coming at Ikon Park?
Michael Gleeson, Jake Niall and Sam McClure discuss the Blues and the symbolism of their upcoming crunch clash with Essendon.