Footy Focus Podcast
By Footy Focus Podcast
Footy Focus PodcastNov 04, 2020
Footy Focus Podcast Episode 2 - 2022 AFL NATIONAL DRAFT RECAP
Recorded on Wednesday 30 November 2022
NORTH MELBOURNE RECAP
- Did Roos select the best 2 players outside of Ashcroft?
- Will Sheezel be the next elite forward-mid?
- Can Wardlaw add to the LDU & Simpkin-led midfield?
- Are the key forward stocks deep enough to bypass Cadman?
PORT ADELAIDE RECAP
- Is McCallum too short to fix the list's biggest weakness?
- Will Scully live up to early promise?
- Can former 1st rounder Williams make most of his 2nd chance?
TALKING POINTS
- Does Ashcroft & Fletcher additions make Lions the flag favourites?
- Swans staying true to form & bidding on father-son prospects
- Dons pick both Davey twins in feel-good story
Footy Focus Podcast Episode 19 - JHF AND THE MEGA TRADE
Recorded on Wednesday 19 October 2022
- Shez's initial reaction as a North supporter
- Naks's thoughts as a Port supporter
- Was JHF always going to request trade back to SA?
- Who's the blame - North Melbourne or JHF?
- Did Roos have to trade him?
- Was the Clarko investigation the tipping point for JHF?
- Should Roos apply for draft concessions again next season?
- How was the Roos player welfare?
- Should draftee contracts be longer than 2 years?
- Who won the mega trade?
- Shez's take on who Roos select with picks 2 & 3?
- Naks's expectations for Port in 2023
Footy Focus Podcast Episode 18 - ROUND 22 REVIEW/AA PREVIEW
Recorded on Wednesday 24 August 2022
TALKING POINTS
- Shez's take on Clarko hire as Roos supporter
- Dons failed Clarko pursuit & board overhaul
- Kingsley finally secures senior coaching gig
GAME REVIEWS
NORTH MELBOURNE VS GOLD COAST
- Team checks out post-Clarko high
- LDU caps off runaway B & F season
- Goater impressive on debut
PORT ADELAIDE VS ADELAIDE
- Fitting farewell for Showdown & clutch specialist Gray
- Rozee & Butters join Wines & Boak as elite mids
- Marshall ready for no.1 key forward mantle
AA TEAM PREVIEW
- Unlucky omissions & lucky inclusions in 44 man squad
- The boys select their 22 before the team is picked
Footy Focus Podcast Episode 17 - ROUND 21 REVIEW/ROUND 22 PREVIEW
Recorded on Wednesday 17 August 2022
TALKING POINTS
- Dons makes late play for Clarko & throw spanner in Roos pursuit
- Would you pick Dons or Roos?
- Koch backflips & guarantees Hinkley's position in 2022
GAME REVIEWS
NORTH MELBOURNE VS ADELAIDE
- Cunnington's return a season highlight
- Injuries telling in end with lack of rotations
- LDU career game in breakout season
- Simpkin presses claims as next skipper
PORT ADELAIDE VS ESSENDON
- Port beats up on 1 way Dons
- Allir's best game since AA on no.1 key forward
- Butters continues elite back end of season
- Finalyson proved doubters wrong
GAME PREVIEWS
NORTH MELBOURNE VS GOLD COAST?
- Can Roos avoid another wooden spoon?
- Will Larkey kick a match winning bag?
- Can McKay limit Chol?
PORT ADELAIDE VS ESSENDON
- Will Showdown specialist Gray get fitting farewell?
- Can Allir stand up vs Tex?
- Should Rozee finally be tagged?
DRAFT REVIEW
- Shez discusses Mattaes Phillipou & Elijah Tsatas
ROUND 22 TIPS
- The boys discuss the games & enter their tips
Footy Focus Podcast Episode 16 - ROUND 20 REVIEW/ROUND 21 PREVIEW
Recorded on Wednesday 10 August 2022
TALKING POINTS
- We discuss the 2018 Adelaide camp fall out
- Should Pyke get another senior coaching gig?
- Is Clarko to Roos a done deal?
GAME REVIEWS
PORT ADELAIDE VS RICHMOND
- Red time goals costly again
- Nank exposes Port's ruck stocks
- Burgoyne shows star potential
- Butters backs up career game
NORTH MELBOURNE VS SYDNEY
- In the game apart from 15 min lapse
- Larkey kicks 3rd bag of season
- Stephenson impressive in new half back role
- Taylor most improved player at club
GAME PREVIEWS
PORT ADELAIDE VS ESSENDON
- Will Fantasia make season debut?
- Should Lord play on Wright?
- Who tags Stringer?
NORTH MELBOURNE VS ADELAIDE
- Will Cunnington's return result in win?
- Should McKay play on Tex or Fogarty?
- Can Comben support Larkey?
DRAFT REVIEW
- Shez discusses Oliver Hollands & Isaac Keeler
ROUND 21 TIPS
- The boys discuss the games & enter their tips
Footy Focus Podcast Episode 15 - ROUND 20 REVIEW/ROUND 21 PREVIEW
Recorded on Wednesday 3 August 2022
TALKING POINTS
- Naks discusses if should Port play Amon with finals out of reach
- Shez pays tribute to Selwood & his 350 game milestone
GAME REVIEWS
PORT ADELAIDE VS COLLINGWOOD
- Last few minutes of 1st quarter give up huge momentum swing
- Butters's best game as midfielder
- Burgoyne a back 6 lock already
- Wines & Jonas in the best in 200th games
NORTH MELBOURNE VS ESSENDON
- Dons a better team by 2 goals per quarter
- Stoppage work the big positive
- Simpkin continues purple patch in last month
- Scott strengthens case as B & F runner up
GAME PREVIEWS
PORT ADELAIDE VS RICHMOND
- Can Port play finals spoiler?
- Who plays on Lynch?
- Should Hayes be given another chance?
NORTH MELBOURNE VS SYDNEY
- Will Swans suffer another slip up?
- Can JHF produce breakout game?
- Who will Roos tag?
DRAFT REVIEW
- Shez discusses Harry Shezeel & Henry Hustwaite
ROUND 20 TIPS
- The boys discuss the games & enter their tips
Footy Focus Podcast Episode 14 - ROUND 18 REVIEW/ROUND 19 PREVIEW
Recorded on Wednesday 27 July 2022
TALKING POINTS
- AFL changes interpretation of high tackles
GAME REVIEWS
NORTH MELBOURNE VS HAWTHORN
- Gunston's 6 goal bag & Larkey's absence telling
- 1st quarter & -30 i50 deficit the most disappointing aspects
NORTH MELBOURNE DRAFT
- Shez outlines case for priority picks
- Should Roos get access to trading 17 year olds?
- Which mature agers should be targeted?
PORT ADELAIDE VS GEELONG
- Don't put 4 quarters together again
- 3rd quarter the best football produced vs Geelong in 2022
- Dixon's 3rd quarter extraordinary
- Amon's best game of season
GAME PREVIEWS
NORTH MELBOURNE VS ESSENDON PREVIEW
- Can McKay shut down Wright?
- Will Larkey kick a bag vs undersized defence?
- Who tags Merrett?
PORT ADELAIDE VS COLLINGWOOD PREVIEW
- Should Fantasia be brought in for 2022 debut?
- Can Marshall/Dixon/Georgiades dominate?
- Will someone finally tag N Daicos?
DRAFT PREVIEW
- Naks discusses skilful CHB Lewis Hayes & versatile KEY FWD Aaron Cadman
ROUND 19 TIPS
- The boys discuss the games & enter their tips
Footy Focus Podcast Episode 13 - ROUND 17 REVIEW/ROUND 18 PREVIEW
Recorded on Wednesday 20 July 2022
TALKING POINTS
- Shez outlines why Roos deserve priority picks
- Naks reaponds to Hinkley vitriol on social media
GAME REVIEWS
NORTH MELBOURNE VS RICHMOND
- Roos win 1st match in 14 weeks
- Zurhaar star of the show including the game winner
- Simpkin's best game of season & LDU ultra consistent again
- Curtis shows off elite contested marking ability
PORT ADELAIDE VS MELBOURNE
- Unanswered 5+ goal run the difference again in vs top 4 side
- Lack of pressure on game winner Pickett unforgivable
- Dixon & Finalyson may be the answer to ruck problem
- Rozee continues 12 week purple patch
GAME PREVIEWS
NORTH MELBOURNE VS HAWTHORN PREVIEW
- Will Larkey play & how does forward line look without him?
- Can Roos stop Bruest fresh off 6 goal haul?
- Who tags Silicy?
PORT ADELAIDE VS GEELONG PREVIEW
- Will Burgoyne replace Bonner?
- Who will Blicvas tag?
- Can Allir finally stop Cameron?
ROUND 18 TIPS
- The boys discuss the games & enter their tips
Footy Focus Podcast Episode 12 - ROUND 16 REVIEW/ROUND 17 PREVIEW
Recorded on Wednesday 13 July 2022
TALKING POINTS
- Shez discuss Roos & Noble parting ways
- Was Noble set up to fail? Did his relationships with players cost him the job? Who should be the next coach? Will priority pick/s be part of sell?
- What can be done about ducking free kicks?
GAME REVIEWS
NORTH MELBOURNE VS COLLINGWOOD
- Roos run out of legs in last term
- LDU continues breakout month with dominant performance
- Larkey takes full advantage of Moore absence
- McKay resumes role as pillar of defence
PORT ADELAIDE VS GWS
- Port's relentless pressure the deciding factor
- Rozee presses forward maiden AA claims
- Finalyson's career game in ruck
- Burton limits Greene in AA quality season
NORTH MELBOURNE VS RICHMOND PREVIEW
- Does Stephenson keep his spot?
- Will Goldstein & CCJ take advantage of injuries?
- Who tags Bolton?
PORT ADELAIDE VS MELBOURNE PREVIEW
- Can Dixon & Finalyson limit Gawn & Jackson influence?
- Will key forwards get outmarked by May, Lever & Petty?
- Should Rozee finally get tagged?
ROUND 17 TIPS
- The boys discuss the games & enter their tips
Footy Focus Podcast Episode 11 - ROUND 15 REVIEW/ROUND 16 PREVIEW
Recorded on Wednesday 6 July 2022
TALKING POINTS
- Shez goes in-depth on Roos predicament
- Are the big losses down to system or talent?
- Should priority pick/s be awarded?
- Which experienced players should be chased?
GAME REVIEWS
NORTH MELBOURNE VS GEELONG
- LDU continues breakout season in dominant display
- Lazzaro shows potential off half back
- McKay forward experiment belatedly ends
PORT ADELAIDE VS FREMANTLE
- Port start on fire & finish full of running
- Dead-eyes Gray & Marshall miss gilt edged opportunities late
- Finally pay price for not playing recognized ruck
- Rozee making strong case for AA squad
NORTH MELBOURNE VS COLLINGWOOD PREVIEW
- Can Larkey take advantage if Moore misses?
- Will McKay remain at full back?
PORT ADELAIDE VS GWS PREVIEW
- Who makes way for Clurey & Butters?
- Can Dixon & Finlayson win clearances?
- Will Jonas stop Greene?
ROUND 16 TIPS
- The boys discuss the games & enter their tips
Footy Focus Podcast Episode 10 - ROUND 14 REVIEW/ROUND 15 PREVIEW
Recorded on Wednesday 29 June 2022
TALKING POINTS
- Shez discusses Geoff Walsh returning to Roos in advisory role
- Should Roos split pick 1 this season?
- AFL belatedly change protected area rule
GAME REVIEWS
NORTH MELBOURNE VS ADELAIDE
- 10th consecutive loss with minimum 47 point margin sets unwanted record
- McKay move forward should've been canned at half time
- Only 2 of Goldstein/Xerri/CCJ can play
- Simpkin desperately needs midfield leader Cunnington back
PORT ADELAIDE VS GOLD COAST
- Pivotal win with season on line in finals race
- Marshall revels as new spearhead with Dixon in ruck
- Rozee's class shines again in late AA squad push
- Rising star nomination Jones cements small forward role
GAME PREVIEWS
NORTH MELBOURNE VS GEELONG
- Does McKay play on Hawkins or Cameron?
- Can Larkey, Zurhaar & CCJ take advantage of Stewart absence?
- Which VFL players return to side?
PORT ADELAIDE VS FREMANTLE PREVIEW
- Will Lycett & Butters be risked?
- Can Dixon & Finlayson negate Darcy?
- Should Drew tag or cool Brayshaw?
ROUND 15 TIPS
- The boys discuss the games & enter their tips
Footy Focus Podcast Episode 9 - ROUND 14 REVIEW/ROUND 15 PREVIEW
Recorded on Tuesday June 21 2022
TALKING POINTS
- We discuss another De Goey off-field indiscretion
- Plus Ebert made a legend & Harvey inducted into HOF
GAME REVIEWS
PORT ADELAIDE VS SYDNEY
- Tackling pressure & intensity key to win
- 6 goal blitz to start 2nd half ends contest
- Marshall dominates no.2 key back again
- Rozee the point of difference in midfield
GAME PREVIEWS
NORTH MELBOURNE VS ADELAIDE
- Will the bye spark a form turnaround like 2021?
- Who supports Larkey up forward?
- Can McKay finally get a injury-free run?
ROUND 15 TIPS
- The boys discuss the games & enter their tips
Footy Focus Podcast Episode 8 - ROUND 13 REVIEW/ROUND 14 PREVIEW
TALKING POINTS
- We discuss the May Melksham fight
- Plus Shez responds to media conjecture about Horne-Francis
GAME REVIEWS
PORT ADELAIDE VS RICHMOND
- Butchering ball i50 costs any chance of win & finals
- No recognized ruck reaps dividends by winning clearances
- Marshall continues breakout season
- Club doctor Mark Fisher owed apology
NORTH MELBOURNE VS GWS
- Lack of pressure again telling in big loss
- Issues are structural and not personnel
- LDU runaway B & F leader
- Curtis shows more promising signs
GAME PREVIEWS
PORT ADELAIDE VS SYDNEY
- Can Clurey stop Buddy?
- Who will stop Heeney?
- Will mid-season Teakle make debut?
ROUND 14 TIPS
- The boys discuss the games & enter their tips
Footy Focus Podcast Episode 7 - ROUND 12 REVIEW/ROUND 13 PREVIEW
Recorded on Tuesday 7 June 2022
TALKING POINTS
- We discuss the flag credentials of Fremantle & Brisbane
GAME REVIEW
NORTH MELBOURNE VS GOLD COAST
- Another 60+ point loss highlighted by lack of pressure
- 2nd quarter ruins promising start
- JHF goal of the season contender the bright spot
- More big losses could spell early end to Noble's tenure
AFL DRAFT
- Shez discusses Harry Sheezel
GAME PREVIEWS
PORT ADELAIDE VS RICHMOND
- Biggest game of Port's season
- Who does Hinkley send to Dusty & Bolton?
- Can Dixon & Marshall assert themselves?
NORTH MELBOURNE VS GWS
- Is Roos upset on the cards?
- Who tags Greene?
- Can Ziebell support Larkey?
ROUND 13 TIPS
- The boys discuss the games & enter their tips
Footy Focus Podcast Episode 6 - ROUND 11 REVIEW/ROUND 12 PREVIEW
Recorded on Tuesday 31 May 2022
TALKING POINTS
- We discuss Hinkley's tenure at Port & increasing discontent from supporters
ROUND 11 REVIEW
NORTH MELBOURNE VS ST KILDA
- Another 50 point loss after week of turmoil
- No tagger on Hill & Sinclair proves costly
- Goldstein stands up against Ryder & Marshall duo
PORT ADELAIDE VS ESSENDON
- Missed opportunity for % boosting win
- Houston continues red-hot form
- Dixon makes much anticipated season debut
GAME PREVIEW
NORTH MELBOURNE VS GOLD COAST
- Can Roos cause upset in 1st Darwin match?
- Should Noble restart Turner's tagging role?
- Will Larkey receive more support?
ALL AUSTRALIAN CONTENDERS
- We discuss the contenders for 1st AA selection
ROUND 12 TIPS
- The boys discuss the games & enter their tips
Footy Focus Podcast Episode 5 - ROUND 10 REVIEW/ROUND 11 PREVIEW
Recorded on Tuesday 25 May 2022
TALKING POINTS
- We discuss the Roos's recruiting team exodus, disenchantment with Noble & players putting off contract talks
ROUND 10 REVIEW
PORT ADELAIDE VS GEELONG
- Huge opportunity blown to square ledger
- Allir comprehensively beaten again by elite forward
- Cats dominate Wines, Drew & SPP in contested ball
- Farrell clinical kicking, Houston career game & Clurey beats Hawkins
NORTH MELBOURNE VS MELBOURNE
- Step forward after beltings in recent weeks
- Backline hold up admirably with -40 inside 50 count
- LDU & Greenwood lead tackling pressure
- Scott the standout across half forward
ROUND 11 PREVIEWS
PORT ADELAIDE VS ESSENDON
- Can Marshall dominate no.2 key backs?
- Will Bergman return after illness?
- Can Clurey & Jonas restrict Wright & Stringer?
NORTH MELBOURNE VS ST KILDA
- Who will play on match winner King in McKay's absence?
- Will Noble tag Hill & Gresham?
- Can Goldstein & Xerri limit much vaunted Marshall & Ryder duo?
ROUND 11 TIPS
- The boys discuss the games & enter their tips
Footy Focus Podcast Episode 4 - ROUND 4 REVIEW/ROUND 5 PREVIEW
Recorded on Wednesday 14 April 2022
TALKING POINTS
- Our teams occupy bottom 2
- We discuss hands in the back + running past man on the mark
- Plus Ryder's 2 match ban
ROUND 4 REVIEW
PORT ADELAIDE VS MELBOURNE
- Keepings off game plan didn't give us a chance
- Poor kicking at goal again
- Kicking high to May, Lever & Gawn was poor execution
- Drew, Clurey, Jonas & Bergman stand up
NORTH MELBOURNE VS SYDNEY
- Much improved effort after round 3 performance
- Cough off 14 point 4th quarter lead
- Ziebell's move forward works wonders
- JHF's best game yet
ROUND 5 PREVIEWS
PORT ADELAIDE VS CARLTON
- Who replaces Wines?
- Will Allir and Gray return?
- Should Rozee be moved to half back?
NORTH MELBOURNE VS WESTERN BULLDOGS
- Can Roos bounce back from last year's clash?
- Will midfields go head to head?
- What will be the team changes?
ROUND 5 TIPS
- The boys discuss the games & enter their tips
Footy Focus Podcast 2022 Episode 3 - ROUND 3 REVIEW/ROUND 4 PREVIEW
Recorded on Wednesday 14 April 2022
TALKING POINTS
- Our teams occupy bottom 2
- We discuss hands in the back + running past man on the mark
- Plus Ryder's 2 match ban
ROUND 4 REVIEW
PORT ADELAIDE VS MELBOURNE
- Keepings off game plan didn't give us a chance
- Poor kicking at goal again
- Kicking high to May, Lever & Gawn was poor execution
- Drew, Clurey, Jonas & Bergman stand up
NORTH MELBOURNE VS SYDNEY
- Much improved effort after round 3 performance
- Cough off 14 point 4th quarter lead
- Ziebell's move forward works wonders
- JHF's best game yet
ROUND 5 PREVIEWS
PORT ADELAIDE VS CARLTON
- Who replaces Wines?
- Will Allir and Gray return?
- Should Rozee be moved to half back?
NORTH MELBOURNE VS WESTERN BULLDOGS
- Can Roos bounce back from last year's clash?
- Will midfields go head to head?
- What will be the team changes?
ROUND 5 TIPS
- The boys discuss the games & enter their tips
Footy Focus Podcast 2022 Episode 3 - ROUND 2 REVIEW/ROUND 3 PREVIEW
Recorded on Tuesday 30 March 2022
TALKING POINTS
- Buddy the last player to kick 1000 goals?
- Should the Eagles Roos game have been played?
ROUND 2 REVIEW
PORT ADELAIDE VS HAWTHORN
- Port don't show up for 2nd home game in a row
- Concede 4 goals from kick-ins after 6 total in 2022 H & A
- Boak, Wines, Amon & Butters rack up disposals but have no impact
- SPP only player to stand up
NORTH MELBOURNE VS EAGLES
- Roos notch 1st win but unimpressive vs depleted Eagles side
- Midfield depth further tested with LDU & Thomas injuries
- Larkey's class the difference
- Greenwood's recruitment looks a masterstroke early
PORT ADELAIDE VS ADELAIDE
- Will Hinkley finally make a selection statement?
- Can Wines regain Brownlow form?
- Should Dixon be brought straight back?
NORTH MELBOURNE VS BRISBANE
- Can Roos upset Lions at Gabba fortress?
- Will Noble send tag to Neale?
- Can McKay & Corr limit Daniher & Cameron?
ROUND 3 TIPS
- The boys discuss the games & enter their tips
Footy Focus Podcast 2022 - Episode 1 - ROUND 1 REVIEW/ROUND 2 PREVIEW
Recorded on Monday 21 March 2022
TALKING POINTS
- Docherty's inspirational return
- Remarkable debuts from mature agers Jack Hayes & Nick Martin
- Our thoughts on Beveridge's tirade on Tom Morris
- Plus Fox Sports sacking Morris for homophobic, sexist & racist comments towards ex-colleague
ROUND 1 REVIEW
PORT ADELAIDE VS BRISBANE
- Concede 6 of last 7 goals to extend Gabba losing streak
- Duursma, Gray, Rozee, Allir & McKenzie all spend > 10 minutes on bench with injuries
- Houston clear BOG as permanent midfielder
- Dixon absence telling with little impact from Georgiades, Marshall & Finlayson
NORTH MELBOURNE VS HAWTHORN
- McKay's early concussion proves costly with Lewis dominating
- Win clearances, but lack of tackles a big area for improvement
- JHF shows glimpses of superstar potential
- LDU continues 2020 back end form
ROUND 2 PREVIEW
PORT ADELAIDE VS HAWTHORN
- Can Skinner replace Allir's intercepting ability?
- Will reigning Brownlow medalist Wines bounce back after down game?
- Who will match up on Wingard, Gunston & Sicily?
NORTH MELBOURNE VS EAGLES
- Can Roos notch 1st W against decimated line up?
- Should Noble persist with 3 tall forward set up?
- Will Stephenson & Thomas step up in midfield?
ROUND 2 TIPS
- The boys discuss the games & enter their tips
Footy Focus Podcast Ep 31 - PORT ADELAIDE 2021 SEASON REVIEW
Recorded on 6th December 2021
PORT ADELAIDE SEASON REVIEW
- Allir AA CHB after shrewd recruitment
- List depth enables top 2 finish despite 15 surgeries on list
- Prelim final a massive fail & blows another flag opportunity
- Will Butters, Duursma, Rozee & Bergman provide more midfield support?
- Can Powell-Pepper get back to debut season form?
- Plus Naks's best 22, 2021 grade & 2022 projection
Footy Focus Podcast Ep 30 - NORTH MELBOURNE 2021 SEASON REVIEW
28th November 2021
NORTH MELBOURNE SEASON REVIEW
- Was it the best wooden spoon season in recent memory?
- Positional changes for Ziebell, Hall & Turner works wonders
- Is Simpkin ready to captain after maiden B & F win?
- The player that needs a big 2022 after his 2020 career year
- Can Horne-Francis live up to the hype of his SANFL final performance?
- Plus Shez's best 22, 2021 grade & 2022 projection
Footy Focus Podcast Ep 29 - Footy News & Draft Review
Recorded on 28 November 2021
FOOTY NEWS FLASH
- Naks pays tribute to PAFC GOAT Russell Ebert
- Shez discusses Roos swooping in to select Greenwood
- Is De Goey on his last chance?
- Plus Jones becomes 1st AFL player to retire from vaccine mandate
DRAFT RECAP
- Low picks compared to prior years
- No. of WA & SA picks increase with less COVID-19 disruptions
- WA teams target local kids
- Was lack of live draft night trading a surprise?
Footy Focus Podcast Ep 28 - Trade Period Review/Draft Preview
Recorded on 20 October 2021
TRADE PERIOD REVIEW
- Cerra & Dawson biggest names to move in quiet period
- Should clubs be allowed to trade cap space?
- Will contracted players be traded out against their will in future?
NORTH MELBOURNE RECAP
- Where is Coleman-Jones's best position?
- Contracted MacPherson unwilling to move in salary dump
- Are any delisted free agents worth a look?
- Horne-Francis a lock at pick 1
PORT ADELAIDE RECAP
- Was O'Meara worth a 1st rounder?
- Is Finlayson in the best 22?
- Ladhams pushed out to move up 4 picks
- Who Port should target at pick 12?
Footy Focus Podcast Ep 27 - 2021 Grand Final Review & Trade Period Preview
Recorded on 28 September 2021
GAME REVIEW
MELBOURNE VS WESTERN BULLDOGS
- Dees break 57 year flag drought with 100-7 run-on
- Jackson, Petracca, Oliver & Viney blow game open at centre clearances
- Dees midfield quality overpowers Dogs depth
- Bottom 6 all contribute key roles
TALKING POINTS
- Naks recaps Wines winning Port's 1st Brownlow
TRADE NEWS
NORTH MELBOURNE
- Shez discusses Roos moves
- What should be the trade compo for Tarrant's Tigers move?
- How Coleman-Jones fits into 22?
- Possibility of rookie listing new coach Lynch
PORT ADELAIDE
- Naks discusses Port's potential moves
- Why is Ladhams on trade table?
- Who should be the targets to upgrade FB & midfield depth?
- Plus we discuss Carlton appointing Voss for 2nd head coaching role
Footy Focus Podcast Ep 26 - 2021 - Prelim Finals Previews & Trade Period
Recorded on 14 September 2021
GAME REVIEWS
PORT ADELAIDE VS WESTERN BULLDOGS PREVIEW
- Most insipid performance since 2007 GF
- Port didn't want to compete from 1st bounce
- Thinness of midfield shown up vs Dogs depth
- Small forwards don't fire a shot
MELBOURNE VS GEELONG
- Game effectively over at 1/4 time
- Dees explosive mids too strong for one-paced Cats
- Gawn produces an all-time ruck performance
- Cats need to inject youth to stay in contention
TRADE NEWS
- Who can the Roos target?
- Any delisted or un-contracted players worth a look?
BROWNLOW TIPS
- We enter our Brownlow fancies & smokies?
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Footy Focus Podcast Ep 25 - 2021 - Finals Weeks 1 & 2 Reviews, Prelim Finals Previews
Recorded on 6 September 2021
FOOTY NEWS FLASH
- We discuss Toby Greene's 3 week ban
- Shez recaps Roos's delistings
TALKING POINTS
- Who shouldn't be in and should be in AA team
- Shez discusses draft prospects from WA & SA
GAME REVIEWS
PORT ADELAIDE VS GEELONG REVIEW
- Port's most even performance of year
- Allir BOG in Q1 free of manning Cameron
- Last year's other recruit Fantasia shows class
- Duursma returns to form with best game of 2021
WESTERN BULLDOGS VS BRISBANE REVIEW
- Dogs midfield depth wins the match
- Bailey Smith & Zac Bailey the next superstars
- Lions injuries expose list depth
GEELONG VS GWS REVIEW
- Henry stands up in Stewart-like role
- Esava not prolific but structurally important
- Hawkins gets revenge on Taylor
PORT ADELAIDE VS WESTERN BULLDOGS PREVIEW
- Does Georgiades regain his spot?
- Should Martin return to face Lycett?
- Will Beveridge tag Allir?
MELBOURNE VS GEELONG PREVIEW
- Can Hawkins, Cameron, Rohan & Esava beat Lever, May & Petty?
- What are the midfield match ups?
- Will Stanley limit Gawn's influence?
Footy Focus Podcast Ep 24 - 2021 - Round 23 Review/Finals Week One Preview
Recorded on 23 August 2021
FOOTY NEWS FLASH
- TAS & SA host finals at expense of VIC, WA & QLD
TALKING POINTS
- Unlucky omissions & lucky inclusions in 40 man AA squad
GAME REVIEWS
PORT ADELAIDE VS WESTERN BULLDOGS REVIEW
- Port finally notches a scalp in last H & A round
- Big guns Wines, Boak & Gray clutch with last 3 goals
- Lycett monsters Dogs makeshift rucks
- Drew's tagging role limits Libba's influence
NORTH MELBOURNE VS ADELAIDE REVIEW
- Roos's form tapered off last 2.5 rounds
- Goldsteins's hitouts don't translate into clearance win
- Team's inexperience forward of centre proves costly
- Thomas, Simpkin, Larkey & Hall stand out again
PORT ADELAIDE VS GEELONG PREVIEW
- Does Marshall make way for Fantasia?
- Can Port's mids slow down entries to Hawkins, Cameron & Rohan?
- Will Dixon return to form with no Stewart help?
WEEK ONE FINALS TIPS
- The boys enter their tips & discuss the 3 remaining finals
Footy Focus Podcast Ep 23 - 2021 - Round 22 Review/Round 23 Preview
Recorded on 16 August 2021
FOOTY NEWS FLASH
- Pre-finals bye scrapped
- Should Melbourne teams play home finals without crowds
GAME REVIEWS
PORT ADELAIDE VS CARLTON REVIEW
- Port kick last 19 goals of match
- Allir intercepts everything down back
- Marshall justifies Hinkley's faith
- Rozee & Butters high in score involvements
NORTH MELBOURNE VS SYDNEY REVIEW
- Roos seal wooden spoon/Jason Horne
- Impressive response in 2nd half to make a game of it
- Simpkin another consistent performance
- Ford & Comben show promise up forward
PORT ADELAIDE VS WESTERN BULLDOGS PREVIEW
- Can Port get a scalp?
- Will Wines match Bont in the middle?
NORTH MELBOURNE VS ADELAIDE PREVIEW
- Can Roos end season on a high?
- Will any youngsters be blooded?
ROUND 23 TIPS
- The boys enter their tips & discuss other teams
Footy Focus Podcast Ep 22 - 2021 - Round 21 Review/Round 22 Preview
Recorded on 9 August 2021
TALKING POINTS
- Was Tex's 6 match ban for racial slur too light?
- Does Greene deserve 2 weeks?
- How did Selwood & Starcevich get off for head high bumps?
GAME REVIEWS
NORTH MELBOURNE VS RICHMOND
- Roos wasteful 1st half proves costly
- Lack of tackle pressure for 1st time post-bye
- Simpkin + McKay lead from front again
- Lesser likes Mahony + Taylor shine
PORT ADELAIDE VS ADELAIDE REVIEW
- Port lucky poor 1st half did not cost 4 points
- Allir saves the day with record 10 intercept marks
- Rozee & Butters electric in low scoring game
- Wines's contested i50 marks adds new element to his game
NORTH MELBOURNE VS SYDNEY PREVIEW
- Should youngsters be rotated in & out?
- Can McKay halt Buddy's race to 1000 goals?
- Will Roos seal Jason Horne pick?
PORT ADELAIDE VS CARLTON
- Should McKay & Walsh be rested for dead rubber?
- Can Dixon bounce back vs Weitering?
- Will Rozee, Butters, Gray & Fantasia run amok vs loose Blues defence?
UNDER-RECOGNIZED PLAYERS
- Future skipper Graham & nuggety Schoenberg earn praise
ROUND 22 TIPS
- The boys enter their tips & discuss other teams
Footy Focus Podcast Ep 21 - 2021 - Round 20 Review/Round 21 Preview
Recorded on 3 August 2021
TALKING POINTS
- Our thoughts on the Clarkson-Mitchell handover debacle
FOOTY NEWS FLASH
- We discuss Viney's 2 week suspension for serious misconduct
NORTH MELBOURNE VS GEELONG REVIEW
- Cats keepings-off style tough to watch
- Ziebell & Hall continue to thrive down back
- Simpkin, JDU & Phillips carry load in midfield
- McKay picks up another scalp in Hawkins
PORT ADELAIDE VS GWS REVIEW
- Port win 3 in a row at 2nd home Marvel
- Amon's BOG continues AA squad quality year
- 4 tall forwards kick 10 of 15 goals
- Butters, Rozee & Duursma all critical in 4th
NORTH MELBOURNE VS RICHMOND PREVIEW
- Can Roos finally dash Tigers's finals hopes?
- Will AA worthy McKay match up on Riewoldt & Lynch?
- Who does Noble send to Stack & Bolton?
PORT ADELAIDE VS ADELAIDE REVIEW
- Will there be a crowd allowed?
- Should Showdown specialist Gray be rushed back?
- Can Port maintain hold on double chance?
UNDER-RECOGNIZED PLAYERS
- Lockdown Bews & emerging Cummings earn praise
ROUND 21 TIPS
- The boys enter their tips and discuss other teams
Footy Focus Podcast Ep 20 - 2021 - Round 19 Review/Round 20 Preview
Recorded on 26 July 2021
FOOTY NEWS FLASH
- Was Buddy's errant elbow worthy of 1 match ban?
- Should Pickett have been suspended for Richards hit?
- Where will the Grand Final be held?
PORT ADELAIDE VS COLLINGWOOD REVIEW
- Port's quick ball movement & handballs the difference
- Drew BOG & leads midfield in Wines's 1st down game
- Marshall responds to critics with career game
- Amon's consistency stands out again
NORTH MELBOURNE VS CARLTON REVIEW
- Roos take another step forward in rebuild
- Sev-Larkey kicks 7 against 2 quality defenders
- Thomas & Stephenson continue hot form & hit scoreboard
- Scott, Atu & Phillips all have career best games
PORT ADELAIDE VS GWS PREVIEW
- Can Port retain 4th spot?
- Who matches up on Greene, Kelly & Whitfield?
- Will Hinkley send a stopper to Haynes?
NORTH MELBOURNE VS GEELONG PREVIEW
- Can Roos respond to test vs top 4 side?
- Will McKay stop Hawkins?
- Can Larkey kick another bag against Cats stingy back 6?
UNDER-RECOGNIZED PLAYERS
- Dour Roughead & Jones's career revival
ROUND 20 TIPS
- The boys enter their tips and discuss other teams
Footy Focus Podcast Ep 19 - 2021 - Round 18 Review/Round 19 Preview
Recorded on 19 July 2021
FOOTY NEWS FLASH
- Will COVID-19 VIC & NSW outbreaks spell end of season?
PORT ADELAIDE VS ST KILDA REVIEW
- Severely depleted side's best win of season
- Wines yet another BOG in commanding performance
- Georgiades pushes forward Rising Star claims
- McKenzie & Burton dominant down back
NORTH MELBOURNE VS ESSSENDON REVIEW
- Roos push Dons all the way until last 10 minutes
- Long road trips catches up with youngsters
- Thomas, LDU & Jy pick up slack in Cunnington's absence
- Phillips's best game in & under
PORT ADELAIDE VS COLLINGWOOD PREVIEW
- Can Port get a W in Boak's 300th?
- Will Marshall make way with Georgidias & Ladhams impressing?
- Who do Duursma, Hartlett & Rozee replace?
NORTH MELBOURNE VS CARLTON PREVIEW
- Who wins the McKay twin match up?
- Can Larkey beat Weitering?
- Will Turner be sent to Walsh or Betts?
UNDER-RECOGNIZED PLAYERS
- No-name Highmore & bargain basement Hind earn praise
ROUND 19 TIPS
- The boys enter their tips and discuss other teams
Footy Focus Podcast Ep 18 - 2021 - Round 17 Review/Round 18 Preview
Recorded on 13 July 2021
NORTH MELBOURNE VS WEST COAST REVIEW
- Could mark the turning point of the rebuild
- Stephenson's career best game
- Goldstein runs Nic Nat into ground with 2 goals
- Larkey & Zurhaar combine for 5 out of 10 goals
PORT ADELAIDE VS MELBOURNE REVIEW
- Port now 0-4 against top 4, clearly a rung below the best
- Petracca & Oliver a class above Boak & Drew
- Confusing selection pushes AA contender Allir into ruck
- Cursed Butters goes down with injury again
NORTH MELBOURNE VS ESSENDON PREVIEW
- Can Goldstein, Cunnington, Simpkin & LDU win the midfield battle?
- Who does Noble send to Stringer & Parish?
- Will there be any unforced changes to a winning side?
PORT ADELAIDE VS ST KILDA PREVIEW
- Does Ladhams return to face Marshall & Ryder duo?
- Who do Hartlett & Duursma replace?
- Will Allir be played as permanent key back?
UNDER-RECOGNIZED PLAYERS
- Pivotal Petty & rejuvenated Hall earn praise
ROUND 18 TIPS
- The boys enter their tips and discuss other teams
Footy Focus Podcast Ep 17 - 2021 - Round 15 Review/Round 16 Preview
Recorded on 6 July 2021
FOOTY NEWS FLASH
- Mitchell takes over from Clarko in 2023
TALKING POINTS
- Is the Tigers era over?
- Will Giants make the finals?
- Was high scoring a distant memory?
NORTH MELBOURNE VS WESTERN BULLDOGS REVIEW
- 100 point improvement from Good Friday fixture
- 4th quarter inaccuracy costly
- Cunnington in Brownlow votes again
- Zurhaar continues stellar form turnaround
PORT ADELAIDE VS HAWTHORN REVIEW
- Port kick 9 of 1st 10 goals
- Lack of ruthless streak preventv% boosting win
- Wines strengthens Brownlow case
- Boak 25+ in 15/15 games
NORTH MELBOURNE VS WEST COAST PREVIEW
- Can Roos plunge Eagles into deeper hole?
- Who comes in from VFL side?
- Which key forward will McKay take?
PORT ADELAIDE VS MELBOURNE PREVIEW
- Does Port get 1st scalp above them on ladder?
- Will Butters make immediate impact?
- Can Marshall & Georgiades keep Lever occupied
DRAFT NEWS
- Shez discusses leading candidates for no.1 pick
ROUND 16 TIPS
- The boys enter their tips and discuss other teams
Footy Focus Podcast Ep 16 - 2021 - Round 14 Review/Round 15 Preview
TALKING POINTS
- Did Buddy deserve more than a fine for Leinart hit?
- Can Tigers still win the flag?
- Who are the flag favourites? And who makes & misses the top 8?
NORTH MELBOURNE VS GOLD COAST REVIEW
- North dominant in clearance and contested possessions
- Larkey & Zurhaar produce best games of year up forward
- LDU commanding contested & defensive performance
- McKay-Tarrant partnership starting to click
PORT ADELAIDE VS SYDNEY REVIEW
- Port show resilience to kick last 2 goals
- Boak's 2nd half run & composure telling in result
- Dixon the most influential player in the air
- Drew continues breakout season with super defensive effort
NORTH MELBOURNE VS WESTERN BULLDOGS PREVIEW
- Can North redeem themselves after Good Friday?
- Do Roos have depth to match Dogs deep midfield?
- Will McKay stop red-hot Naughton?
PORT ADELAIDE VS HAWTHORN PREVIEW
- Will Port spoil 2004 flag player Burgoyne's 400th?
- Can Port get much needed % boosting win?
- Does Ladhams play against Hawks ruck duo?
UNDER-RECOGNIZED PLAYERS
- Mature-ager Corbett & dashing Hayward earn praise
ROUND 14 TIPS
- The boys enter their tips and discuss other teams
Footy Focus Podcast Ep 15 - 2021 - Round 13 Review/Round 14 Preview
TALKING POINTS
- Did Selwood deserve suspension for Dale incident?
- The boys discuss the languishing Suns & Blues
PORT ADELAIDE VS GOLD COAST REVIEW
- Training drill for Port with no presssure from Suns
- Motlop best when it mattered most with end-to-end gut running
- Allir bounces back with commanding performance
- But not ruthless enough in 4th to gain % ground on Brisbane
NORTH MELBOURNE VS BRISBANE REVIEW
- North competitive, but Lions's bigger bodies prevail in wet
- Larkey beats Andrews & continues recent form
- Simpkin & Cunnington shoulder heavy load in middle
- Back 6 needs to be bolstered with more youthful mix
PORT ADELAIDE VS SYDNEY PREVIEW
- Does Williams make long awaited debut?
- Should Ladhams or Georgiades play?
- Will Lienart be trusted to take Papley?
NORTH MELBOURNE VS GOLD COAST PREVIEW
- Does VFL dominance earn recall for Phillips?
- Can McKay take another scalp in King?
- Will Goldstein take advantage vs Suns rucks?
UNDER-RECOGNIZED PLAYERS
- Unheralded Powell & electric McCarthy earn praise
ROUND 14 TIPS
- The boys enter their tips and discuss other teams
Footy Focus Podcast Ep 14 - 2021 - Round 13 Review/Round 14 Preview
FOOTY NEWS FLASH
- The boys discuss Bucks's legacy at Pies
- Which coach should replace him?
TALKING POINTS
- Our take on Mackay sent straight to tribunal for hit on Clark
PORT ADELAIDE VS GEELONG REVIEW
- McKenzie, Allir & Jonas no match for Hawkins, Cameron + Rohan
- Henry + Stewart dominate air with Port lacking composure
- Dixon & Rozee back to best
- Port's record vs top 8 will cost them double chance
NORTH MELBOURNE VS GWS REVIEW
- Roos better team for majority, but run out of legs
- Composure with ball, disposal + i50 efficiency the highlights
- Cunnington, Simpkin, LDU & Thomas beat more hardened GWS mids
- Zurhaar & Mahony best games for club
PORT ADELAIDE VS GOLD COAST PREVIEW
- Will Port get a much needed % boosting win?
- Should Lycett/Ladhams dominate?
- Can Dixon beat Collins?
NORTH MELBOURNE VS BRISBANE PREVIEW
- Can Roos back up vs deep Lions midfield?
- Who does Turner tag?
- Should Walker play?
UNDER-RECOGNIZED PLAYERS
- Monster Darcy & nippy Close earn praise
ROUND 14 TIPS
- The boys enter their tips and discuss other teams
Footy Focus Podcast Ep 13 - 2021 - Round 12 Review/Round 13 Preview
Recorded on 8 June 2021
FOOTY NEWS FLASH
- Mid season draft recap
- Shez reviews Edwards & Ham picks for North
TALKING POINTS
- The boys discuss Goodes rejecting HOF nomination
ROUND 12 REVIEW
- Dees cement themselves as no.1 flag contender
- Blues remain winless against top 8
NORTH MELBOURNE VS GWS PREVIEW
- Will Tarrant make his long awaited injury return?
- Can Roos mids match Kelly, Taranto, Hopper & Ward?
- Will key forwards exploit Davis & Taylor absences?
PORT ADELAIDE VS GEELONG PREVIEW
- Will Ken drop Marshall, Georgiades or Ladhams?
- Are McKenzie/Aliir/Jonas capable of stopping Hawkins/Cameron/Rohan?
- Can Port pass test against top 4 side?
UNDER-RECOGNIZED PLAYERS
- Damaging Seedsman & role player Cunningham earn praise
ROUND 13 TIPS
- The boys enter their tips and discuss other teams
Footy Focus Podcast Ep 11 - 2021 - Round 10 Review/Round 11 Preview
Recorded on 25 May 2021
TALKING POINTS
- The boys have their say on Plowman, Holman & Pickett suspensions
- Tayla Harris departs Carlton's AFLW team after pay dispute
NORTH MELBOURNE VS ESSENDON REVIEW
- Roos lack effort in training drill for Bombers
- Lack of height in defence exposed badly
- Another Thomas breakout game
PORT ADELAIDE VS COLLINGWOOD REVIEW
- Port poor but critical win to keep touch with top 4
- Taking game on in 4th quarter pays dividends
- Farrell career best game & McKenzie brilliant return to AFL
MID SEASON DRAFT
- Jacob Edwards likely to land at Roos with pick 1
PORT ADELAIDE VS FREMANTLE PREVIEW
- Can Wines & Jonas restrict hot Fyfe?
- Will Rozee keep his spot?
NORTH MELBOURNE VS ST KLDA PREVIEW
- Will Xerri play after dominant VFL game?
- Can Roos enter the bye with a win?
UNDER-RECOGNIZED PLAYERS
- Mid season draftees Snelling & Noble earn plaudits
ROUND 11 TIPS
- The boys enter their tips and discuss other teams
Footy Focus Podcast Ep 10 - 2021 - Round 9 Review/Round 10 Preview
Recorded on 18 May 2021
PRIORITY PICK DEBATE
- Do Roos deserve & should they ask for one?
- How does the AFL decide who gets a priority rick?
PORT ADELAIDE VS WESTERN BULLDOGS REVIEW
- Port starts poorly & fall 2 games behind Dogs in race for top 2
- When Port lose clearances & contested possessions, they lose
- Wines & Boak mighty, but needed more support to match Dogs 5 elite mids
NORTH MELBOURNE VS HAWTHORN REVIEW
- Roos show steely resolve to win after 32 point deficit
- Cunnington & Simpkin record breaking effort
- Goldstein ruck masterclass, Hall in career best form, Thomas getting better
PORT ADELAIDE VS COLLINGWOOD PREVIEW
- Will Ladhams step up vs Grundy?
- Can Dixon kick an long overdue bag vs Moore?
NORTH MELBOURNE VS ESSENDON PREVIEW
- Will Noble send a tag to red-hot Parish?
- Can Larkey take advantage of Dons keys backs?
ROUND 10 TIPS
- The boys enter their tips and discuss other teams
Footy Focus Podcast Ep 9 - 2021 - Special Guest Matty Bonicci, Round 8 Review/Round 9 Preview
Recorded on 10 May 2021
0-22.18 SPECIAL GUEST MATTY BONNICI (HOST OF 'TALKING CITY' ON 1116SEN & LIFELONG COLLINGWOOD FAN)
- Matty's role on SEN1116 and how he got into it
- Pies supporter's perspective on Eddie's departure
- 2020 trade period PR disaster
- Is Bucks's time up as coach?
- Should Cox & De Goey be used as trade bait?
- Prison bars guernsey debate
22.19-51.23 EPISODE 9
NORTH MELBOURNE VS COLLINGWOOD REVIEW
- Pies dominate contested ball & clearances early
- Hall & McKay continue to shine down back
PORT ADELAIDE VS ADELAIDE REVIEW
- Port bounce back by winning contested possessions
- Clurey BOG in career best game & Lycett suspension
NORTH MELBOURNE VS HAWTHORN PREVIEW
- Can McKay restrict Koschitzke?
- Will LDU & Simpkin expose Hawks mids lack of pace?
PORT ADELAIDE VS WESTERN BULLDOGS PREVIEW
- Should Ladhams or Hayes replace Lycett?
- Can Port negate best midfield brigade in the comp?
ROUND 9 TIPS
- The boys enter their tips and discuss other teams
Footy Focus Podcast Ep 8 - 2021 - Round 7 Review/Round 8 Preview
Recorded on 4 May 2021
FOOTY NEWS FLASH
- Another WA COVID-19 scare results in no crowd for derby
TALKING POINTS
- AFL admits Cameron mark should've been paid
- McCartin cops 5 match ban for jaw punch in VFL
PORT ADELAIDE VS BRISBANE REVIEW
- Ports fails 2nd test on road against flag contender
- Smashed in contested ball & countless missed tackles
- BOG Andews takes advantage of poor i50 entries
- Only Wines, Drew & Allir get pass marks
NORTH MELBOURNE VS MELBOURNE REVIEW
- Roos produce best footy of season in 1st half
- Lack of experience prevents win in the end
- Hall & Turner career resurgences in new roles
- Cunnington dominant in clearances
NORTH MELBOURNE VS COLLINGWOOD PREIVEW
- Can Roos notch 1st win in their best chance yet?
- Will Stephenson prove Pies wrong?
- Can Cunnington & Simpkin outplay below-par Pies midfield?
PORT ADELAIDE VS ADELAIDE PREVIEW
- Can Port bounce back again after a listless loss?
- Will Clurey nullify Tex?
- Should Marshall & Hartlett keep their places?
UNDER-RATED SURPRISE PACKETS
- Miller & McStay earn praise from Shez & Naks
ROUND 8 TIPS
- Naks takes 2 point lead
Footy Focus Podcast Ep 7 - 2021 - Round 6 Review/Round 7 Preview
Recorded on 26 April 2021
FOOTY NEWS FLASH
- Roos forced to isolate for 14 days after WA lockdown
TALKING POINTS
- Players taking set shots exploiting stand rule loophole
- Ladder takes shapes with Dogs & Dees top 4 locks nearly
NORTH MELBOURNE VS FREMANTLE REVIEW
- Inconsistent Roos only play well in 1st and 3rd quarters
- Ziebell putting together strong case for AA spot
- Composure from Powell & Phillips stand out
- North missing 2nd key forward to support Larkey
PORT ADELAIDE VS ST KILDA REVIEW
- Port clinical against down on confidence Saints
- Jonas & Allir mark everything
- Amon sneaky AA contender & Wines AA lock
- Houston to stay in midfield with likes of Frederick emerging
2022 DRAFT PROSPECTS
- No.1 pick contenders Daicos & Horne impress
NORTH MELBOURNE VS MELBOURNE PREVIEW
- Can Goldstein give Roos mids first-use & beat Gawn?
- Will Ben Brown return to face former side?
- Who matches up on Petracca in midfield & down back?
PORT ADELAIDE VS BRISBANE PREVIEW
- Can Port land big scalp away from home?
- Does Drew keep Rockliff out?
- Will Ladhams return as 2nd ruck?
UNDER-RATED SURPRISE PACKETS
- Farrar & Laverde earn praise from Shez & Naks
ROUND 7 TIPS
- Shez maintains 2 point margin
- Will Tigers respond & knock off unbeaten Dogs?
Footy Focus Podcast Ep 6 - 2021 - Round 5 Review/Round 6 Preview
Recorded on 20 April 2021
FOOTY NEWS FLASH
- 3rd time lucky Lions upset Crows in AFLW grand final
TALKING POINTS
- The boys' take on $20,000 fine for Collingwood
- Shez's thoughts on Duncan avoiding ban for knocking out Hall
PORT ADELAIDE VS CARLTON REVIEW
- Mature win after Houston & Hartlett injuries with other sore bodies
- Allir shuts down McKay plus saves countless goals
- Classy Gray the difference to half-time
- Dixon, Georgiades & Marshall forward trio dominates
NORTH MELBOURNE VS GEELONG REVIEW
- Another step forward in rebuild with 4 quarter effort
- Experienced Ziebell, Cunnington & Goldstein lead from the front
- McKay, Bonar, Atu & Young excel down back
- Simpkin, Powell, Stephenson & Larkey all impressive
PORT ADELAIDE VS ST KILDA PREVIEW
- Will Saints respond again to a blowout loss?
- Do Ladhams and Rockliff return to line-up?
- Who comes in if Houston misses?
NORTH MELBOURNE VS FREMANTLE PREVIEW
- Will Roos rest some experienced players?
- Which players match up on Brayshaw, Fyfe and Mundy?
- Who lines up on Walters?
SNEAKY AA CONTENDERS
- Salem & Pickett earn praise from Naks & Shez
ROUND 6 TIPS
- Naks's perfect round reduces lead to 2
- Will Dees knock off Tigers in their biggest test so far?
Footy Focus Podcast Ep 5 - 2021 - Round 4 Review/Round 5 Preview
Recorded on 12 April 2021
FOOTY NEWS FLASH
- The boys's takes on suspensions for Daniel & Cunnington, and Harbrow not cited
- top 2 seeds Crows & Lions reach AFLW grand final
TALKING POINTS
- Man-on-mark rule allows defenders to move around behind the mark
NORTH MELBOURNE VS ADELAIDE REVIEW
- Roos promising for 3/4 quarters, but fall away in 4th
- Injuries, inside 50 efficiency & goal kicking falter again
- Powell's hand balling, Phillips's kicking & Lazzarro's speed the highlights
- Ben McKay takes points vs Tex in another step forward
- Will Walker, Xerri, Tyson, Atu & Menadue press claims in VFL
PORT ADELAIDE VS RICHMOND REVIEW
- Port reverses clearance dominance in prelim final
- Gutsy win with 6 players hobbled by end
- Allir beats Riewoldt, Lachie Jones impressive debut & Drew steps up late
- Gray comes up clutch again with goal & rushed behind
NORTH MELBOURNE VS GEELONG PREVIEW
- Who comes in for McDonald & Zurhaar?
- Will Phillips run with Selwood?
- Who matches up on Hawkins, Cameron & Danger?
PORT ADELAIDE VS CARLTON PREVIEW
- Who takes Cripps in middle & up forward?
- Can Aliir beat Harry McKay 1-on-1?
- Does Marshall come back in?
ROUND 5 TIPS
- The boys enter their tips with Shez still holding 4 point lead
- Will Dogs & Swans stay unbeaten?
Footy Focus Podcast Ep 4 - 2021 - Round 3 Review/Round 4 Preview
Recorded on 5 April 2021
FOOTY NEWS FLASH
- The boys's takes on if new rules are causing more blowouts
- Pies come from behind win vs Roos & Melbourne upset Freo in AFLW finals
TALKING POINTS
- Recent rebuilds by Lions, Melbourne & Carlton track well behind North Melbourne
- Can clubs pry away any of the 8 unsigned 1st rounders from 2019 draft?
NORTH MELBOURNE VS WESTERN BULLDOGS REVIEW
- Dogs midfield run rampant, particularly after half-time
- Bruce & Naughton dominate undermanned defence missing Tarrant & Corr
- Simpkin & LDU too many turnovers in out-of-character performance
- Powell, Phillips & Lazzaro with impressive glimpses
PORT ADELAIDE VS WEST COAST REVIEW
- Port loses games in first 10 minutes in really disappointing effort
- Midfielders only turned up after half-time
- Aliir fails 1st big test conceding 5 contested marks to Allen
- Pass marks to Duursma, Marshall & Georgiades duo
NORTH MELBOURNE VS ADELAIDE PREVIEW
- Will Roos turn in a Shinboner performance?
- Can Ben McKay blanket red-hot Tex?
- Will Simpkin, LDU & Cunnington beat Sloane, Laird & Keays?
PORT ADELAIDE VS TIGERS PREVIEW
- Can Port re-establish flag credentials?
- Who takes Dusty around stoppages?
- Will Port learn from kicking high to Gov & Barrass?
ROUND 4 TIPS
- Nicks deserves huge credit for Crows rebuild so far
- Goodwin's Dees bank 3 wins early without 2 key forwards
- The boys enter their tips with Shez still holding 4 point lead
Footy Focus Podcast Ep 3 - 2021 - Round 2 Review/Round 3 Preview
Recorded on 30 March 2021
FOOTY NEWS FLASH
- The boys have their say on un-watchable VFL rules & loophole for suspended players
- AFL admits umpire error in Blicavs decision, after Butler call in round 1
- AFLW finals fixture with Lions & Crows enjoying week 1 bye
TALKING POINTS
- Is 2 weeks fair for Sam Reid knocking out Fyfe?
- Should Chris Scott & Neale be sanctioned for ugly 1/4 time incident?
NORTH MELBOURNE VS GOLD COAST REVIEW
- Kids showed promise & fight until the end despite big loss
- Game plan solid, but breaks down with poor inside 50 execution
- Lazzaro & Tom Powell highlight impressive crop of youngsters
- Atley's form belies 200+ game experience
- Will Phillips eye-catching contest work in VFL
PORT ADELAIDE VS ESEENDON REVIEW
- Learnt from slow start in round 1 with 5.1 to nil opening
- Georgiades creates selection dilemma after Marshall's late withdrawal
- Houston elite I50 kicking, Butters career high disposals & improved spread from Wines
- Goals from back 50 increased significantly vs 2020
NORTH MELBOURNE VS WESTERN BULLDOGS
- Who matches up on red-hot Bont?
- Will Xerri be selected to support Larkey?
- How can North be competitive?
PORT ADELAIDE VS WEST COAST PREVIEW
- Will Port replicate 2019 dirty ball tactic vs Gov & Barass?
- Can long-time understudy Lycett nullify Nic Nat dominance?
- Who matches up on Josh Kennedy, Darling, Allen & Liam Ryan?
ROUND 3 TIPS
- The boys enter their tips with Shez jumping to a unassailable 4 point lead
- Huge props to Tex Walker for career resurgence
Footy Focus Podcast Ep 2 - 2021 - Round 1 Review/Round 2 Preview
Recorded on 23 March 2021
FOOTY NEWS FLASH
- Boys have their say on the new rules. Loophole for set shots & subbing out players questioned
- AFL Tribunal finally bans a star, suspending Danger for 3 after bump & what can be done to stop accidental knees to the head if anything?
TALKING POINTS
- Is Dusty taggable and do Swans have best list from 2020 bottom 8 clubs?
- Free kick to Butler for Ward tackle ump error & Stef Martin ensures Grundy fails English battle this time
PORT ADELAIDE VS NORTH MELBOURNE REVIEW
- Roos start better with fierce pressure, but lacked polish in the end
- Port break game open in 2nd quarter but fail to extend margin with Roos winning 2 quarters
- New year, same Boak, new recruit Fantasia’s fast start, Drew & Aliir impress
- LDU starts on fire, Stephenson maintained the fire & Tom Powell shows sparks in promising debut
NORTH MELBOURNE VS GOLD COAST PREVIEW
- LDU & Simpkin led midfield must take advantage of Rowell-less Suns to be a chance.
- Will senior leaders return this week or Noble blood more youngsters like Phillips?
- Big Ben (McKay) continue solid start and nullify Big Ben (King)?
PORT ADELAIDE VS ESSENDON PREVIEW
- Can Dixon monster Dons key backs & kick a big bag?
- Who is likely to come in for Bonner?
- Nak’s has his say when Ken should recall Rozee
ROUND 2 TIPS
- The boys enter their tips with Shez jumping to a 6-4 lead
- Huge props to Saints & Dees for winning while heavily undermanned
Footy Focus Podcast Ep 1 - 2021 - Season Predictions & Roos & Port Preview
Recorded on 15 March 2021
FOOTY NEWS FLASH
- Naks & Shez give their takes on the 23rd man concussion sub idea
- Independent doctor rule on match day concussions & should other injuries included?
- North Melbourne AFLW face up hill battle to seal finals berth
SEASON PREDICTIONS + LADDER
- Naks & Shez predict the premier, runners-up, wooden spooners & clubs set to rise and fall
- The boys give their tips for the Brownlow & Coleman Medals, Rising Star (excluding Rowell), recruit of the year, surprise AA & more
- Both Naks & Shez tip GWS to make the 8 & bottom 4 the same, but order different
ROUND 1 PREVIEW & TIPS
- North host the Power at Marvel on Sunday
- Can Goldstein beat Lycett/Ladhams duo and nullify best clearance differential team?
- Can Port capitalize on turnovers from young & inexperienced team?
- Who misses Round 1 and their replacements
- The boys give their first tips of the year with a handful of 50/50 games