Footy Focus Podcast

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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? 

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?

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

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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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?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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 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

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

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

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

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

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

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? 

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?

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?

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

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 

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

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