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. Which deal that didn't get done will be a big watch for next season? Should there be a loyalty bonus for players who stick with one club? Which team had the best trade period? And if you thought it was a stretch to get Viv Richards mentioned in Tuesday's podcast, you'll love the Judi Dench shoutout today. Follow us on Twitter and Facebook. And if you value independent, quality journalism, please subscribe to The Age today. Thanks for listening and don't forget to check out more great podcasts from The Age & SMH. Support the show: https://subscribe.theage.com.au/ Support the show: https://subscribe.theage.com.au/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 will get Paddy Dow and Nick Coffield to new homes, whether Harrison Petty is any chance of leaving Melbourne and much more, including ... a mention of Viv Richards? Got a question about your club? Send it to realfootypod@theage.com.au for our hosts to answer. Follow us on Twitter and Facebook. And if you value independent, quality journalism, please subscribe to The Age today. Thanks for listening and don't forget to check out more great podcasts from The Age & SMH. Support the show: https://subscribe.theage.com.au/ Support the show: https://subscribe.theage.com.au/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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? Plus, the good bit of business the Blues are set to get done, the likelihood of the Duursma brothers playing together in 2024 and more. Got a question about your club? Send it to realfootypod@theage.com.au for our hosts to answer. Follow us on Twitter and Facebook. And if you value independent, quality journalism, please subscribe to The Age today. Thanks for listening and don't forget to check out more great podcasts from The Age & SMH. Support the show: https://subscribe.theage.com.au/ Support the show: https://subscribe.theage.com.au/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 secure Tom Fullarton, who could be described as 'Brodie Grundy's replacement'. Also on the agenda, Tom Hawkins staying with the Cats and how recruiting managers will spend the weekend. Got a question about your club? Send it to realfootypod@theage.com.au for our hosts to answer. Follow us on Twitter and Facebook. And if you value independent, quality journalism, please subscribe to The Age today. Thanks for listening and don't forget to check out more great podcasts from The Age & SMH. Support the show: https://subscribe.theage.com.au/ Support the show: https://subscribe.theage.com.au/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 Harrison Petty, why Tyler Brockman is being sought after by both West Australian clubs, and whether Jade Gresham’s move from St Kilda to Essendon is holding up a number of other trades. Got a question about your club? Send it to realfootypod@theage.com.au for our hosts to answer. Follow us on Twitter and Facebook. And if you value independent, quality journalism, please subscribe to The Age today. Thanks for listening and don't forget to check out more great podcasts from The Age & SMH. Support the show: https://subscribe.theage.com.au/ Support the show: https://subscribe.theage.com.au/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 word on the potential Lachie Schultz trade. Got a question about your club? Send it to realfootypod@theage.com.au for our hosts to answer. Follow us on Twitter and Facebook. And if you value independent, quality journalism, please subscribe to The Age today. Thanks for listening and don't forget to check out more great podcasts from The Age & SMH. Support the show: https://subscribe.theage.com.au/ Support the show: https://subscribe.theage.com.au/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 pick one and whether it's a good idea for the Dogs to try to trade Rory Lobb. And is it time to add an undo button to trade period...? Got a question about your club? Send it to realfootypod@theage.com.au for our hosts to answer. Follow us on Twitter and Facebook. And if you value independent, quality journalism, please subscribe to The Age today. Thanks for listening and don't forget to check out more great podcasts from The Age & SMH. Support the show: https://subscribe.theage.com.au/ Support the show: https://subscribe.theage.com.au/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 clubs to get higher compensation for free agents this year and the free agency quirk around Lachie Schultz, who wants to become a Magpie. Plus, the case for wiping out compensation in free agency, how likely it is that North will trade up for pick one and will Port and Essendon go old school with a trade this year? Got a question about your club? Send it to realfootypod@theage.com.au for our hosts to answer. Follow us on Twitter and Facebook. And if you value independent, quality journalism, please subscribe to The Age today. Thanks for listening and don't forget to check out more great podcasts from The Age & SMH. Support the show: https://subscribe.theage.com.au/ Support the show: https://subscribe.theage.com.au/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 influential Magpie on the field? Where did the Lions go wrong? And is this the start of a Collingwood dynasty? Plus, is the premiership dream over or is there plenty for the Lions to be positive about? Got a question about your club? Send it to realfootypod@theage.com.au for our hosts to answer. Follow us on Twitter and Facebook. And if you value independent, quality journalism, please subscribe to The Age today. Thanks for listening and don't forget to check out more great podcasts from The Age & SMH. Support the show: https://subscribe.theage.com.au/ Support the show: https://subscribe.theage.com.au/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 do the Lions have a pronounced advantage? How will the Pies want the game played? Will Billy Frampton play forward or back? Plus, the inside word on the stats that matter. Got a question about your club? Send it to realfootypod@theage.com.au for our hosts to answer. Follow us on Twitter and Facebook. And if you value independent, quality journalism, please subscribe to The Age today. Thanks for listening and don't forget to check out more great podcasts from The Age & SMH. Support the show: https://subscribe.theage.com.au/ Support the show: https://subscribe.theage.com.au/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 loss should overshadow Carlton's fantastic turnaround, why the Giants will be better in 2024 and a solution (in part) to the annual grand final ticket fiasco. Got a question about your club? Send it to realfootypod@theage.com.au for our hosts to answer. Follow us on Twitter and Facebook. And if you value independent, quality journalism, please subscribe to The Age today. Thanks for listening and don't forget to check out more great podcasts from The Age & SMH. Support the show: https://subscribe.theage.com.au/ Support the show: https://subscribe.theage.com.au/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 pro-Magpies crowd be a factor? Up at the Gabba, will the Lions' lack of high-intensity footy be a problem? Or will reality finally bite for the Blues as their finals run comes to an end? Got a question about your club? Send it to realfootypod@theage.com.au for our hosts to answer. Follow us on Twitter and Facebook. And if you value independent, quality journalism, please subscribe to The Age today. Thanks for listening and don't forget to check out more great podcasts from The Age & SMH. Support the show: https://subscribe.theage.com.au/ Support the show: https://subscribe.theage.com.au/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 the Blues to get the win in Brisbane? Can the Giants go all the way? And where to from here for Melbourne? Plus, remembering Ron Barassi and much more. Got a question about your club? Send it to realfootypod@theage.com.au for our hosts to answer. Follow us on Twitter and Facebook. And if you value independent, quality journalism, please subscribe to The Age today. Thanks for listening and don't forget to check out more great podcasts from The Age & SMH. Support the show: https://subscribe.theage.com.au/ Support the show: https://subscribe.theage.com.au/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 September, which of the teams playing this weekend are in top-four form and much more. Got a question about your club? Send it to realfootypod@theage.com.au for our hosts to answer. Follow us on Twitter and Facebook. And if you value independent, quality journalism, please subscribe to The Age today. Thanks for listening and don't forget to check out more great podcasts from The Age & SMH. Support the show: https://subscribe.theage.com.au/ Support the show: https://subscribe.theage.com.au/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 Saints get a pass mark for 2023 and look ahead to some key selection calls for the semi-finals. Got a question about your club? Send it to realfootypod@theage.com.au for our hosts to answer. Follow us on Twitter and Facebook. And if you value independent, quality journalism, please subscribe to The Age today. Thanks for listening and don't forget to check out more great podcasts from The Age & SMH. Support the show: https://subscribe.theage.com.au/ Support the show: https://subscribe.theage.com.au/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 finals? And how important is round 24's dead rubber syndrome when looking at this week's match-ups? Got a question about your club? Send it to realfootypod@theage.com.au for our hosts to answer. Follow us on Twitter and Facebook. And if you value independent, quality journalism, please subscribe to The Age today. Thanks for listening and don't forget to check out more great podcasts from The Age & SMH. Support the show: https://subscribe.theage.com.au/ Support the show: https://subscribe.theage.com.au/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 influential people in the AFL industry. Plus, the finals ticketing system and why it must change, Will Ashcroft’s Rising Star snub, why the AFL should shift the pre-season bye and more. Got a question about your club? Send it to realfootypod@theage.com.au for our hosts to answer. Follow us on Twitter and Facebook. And if you value independent, quality journalism, please subscribe to The Age today. Thanks for listening and don't forget to check out more great podcasts from The Age & SMH. Support the show: https://subscribe.theage.com.au/ Check out our series on the top 50 most influential people in the AFL industry: https://www.theage.com.au/sport/afl/top-50-afl-influencers-20230903-p5e1m2.html Read Michael Gleeson's Four Points column: https://www.theage.com.au/sport/afl/four-points-the-moment-for-de-goey-in-magpies-showdown-with-demons-voss-and-princes-park-wave-20230903-p5e1m3.html Support the show: https://subscribe.theage.com.au/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 starting to share game style between their men's and women's teams and much more. Got a question about your club? Send it to realfootypod@theage.com.au for our hosts to answer. Follow us on Twitter and Facebook. And if you value independent, quality journalism, please subscribe to The Age today. Thanks for listening and don't forget to check out more great podcasts from The Age & SMH. Support the show: https://subscribe.theage.com.au/ Support the show: https://subscribe.theage.com.au/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 win the flag, and reflect on their best and worst pre-season predictions. Got a question about your club? Send it to realfootypod@theage.com.au for our hosts to answer. Follow us on Twitter and Facebook. And if you value independent, quality journalism, please subscribe to The Age today. Thanks for listening and don't forget to check out more great podcasts from The Age & SMH. Support the show: https://subscribe.theage.com.au/ Support the show: https://subscribe.theage.com.au/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 question about your club? Send it to realfootypod@theage.com.au for our hosts to answer. Follow us on Twitter and Facebook. And if you value independent, quality journalism, please subscribe to The Age today. Thanks for listening and don't forget to check out more great podcasts from The Age & SMH. Support the show: https://subscribe.theage.com.au/ Support the show: https://subscribe.theage.com.au/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.