Round 15 - Crunch Time - Full Show (20.06.26)
episodePreviously titled “Round 16 - Crunch Time - Full Show (20.06.26)” — renamed by the publisher on Aug 8, 2026
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What insights did the panel share about Hawthorne's recent performance?
The award-winning Crunch Time.
Joel shovels it to Connor McDonald. On the left, 20 out. Yeah! Driving 40.
Joel!
Plays on around the body, kicks the goal. Dean Lewis, can't mark, it's loose at the front. Connor McDonald, snappy, going again. Inboard goes the kick, they bring it to ground again. Moore, kicks another one. Hawthorne had exploded and blown this game to smithereens. Hawthorne, fresh off the break. come up to Gold Coast and surge back into the top four with an outstanding win.
You know, we had some trouble with some of their players.
How did injuries impact the Gold Coast Suns in their recent game?
You know, you pick three, Jed Walter, and then Mac Andrews, who's picked five, and Noah Anderson, who's picked two. It's like, man, the amount of talent that these guys have got really curtailing them was important for us. And they just, they've got so much talent on every line that making the most of those chances I thought was really important.
The Hawks enhance their standing with their first win on the Gold Coast in more than a decade, condemning the Suns to a fourth straight loss ahead of the toughest task in footy. He wanders on and pushes the kick across the face of goal where Jackson marks in front of the behind posts. Please, man. That's what I want to know. Hand pass to Holmes. Oh, that's a wild and loose hand pass. Swietkowski onto it. Works it around to Erasmus. He'll kick the goal and the Dockers lead. It's out across the face of goal. Amos somehow or another has taken the mark. The Dockers are sneaking up on it.
What strategies are being discussed for improving centre bounce performance?
Amos snaps truly. He's got three and it's the settler the Dockers were looking for. The Dockers win their 13th straight And they take their revenge on Geelong, the only team that had taken their number. The streak continues for Fremantle, fuelled by their unique weapon in the ruck. How far can the Dockers take this rare winning sequence?
Here's an idea. Either focus on the game and get that sorted, or sit there and open up trade period right now. Because at the end of the day, we're talking about it like as if it's happening all the time. It does mind. End of rant, Gerard. We'll worry about that as the season sort of gets a bit closer to the end. I prefer him to sign today. Um... But the reality is that's not going to happen.
How is Will Day's return influencing the Hawks' game plan?
He's a big boy. He can make big boy decisions.
Will Tim English be there next year? It would surprise me if he's there next year. I'll scoop Lewis. It's like he's gone up and he's given us, he's come back with a half a scoop of vanilla. Is Lockie someone you'd like to... Absolutely. I think all the free agents we've targeted, you go, OK, they'd fit a need.
Definitely, he'd be a great fit. So, Lockie, you're still listening, mate. Come on, get on down. And a volatile week on the futures markets. Heightened speculation about player movement causes plenty of angst as the ripple effect of October proves unsettling in June. This is the Round 15 edition of Crunch Time.
How are we all feeling about the offside rule this morning?
What are the implications of player movement speculation in the AFL?
Yeah, well, it wasn't a great day, was it?
Or selection? Yeah, it wasn't a coaching masterclass this week.
Crunch time for the all-new Ford Ranger Wolf Track V6 and Azzito brushless power tools. Built to work, Azzito, do you. Gerard Whateley with you. Cain Corns is with us from Adelaide Oval. Hello to you, Cain.
Oh, magnificent here, Gerard. Perfect football conditions, quite overcast, and the sort of day you wake up, Saturday, traditional slot, and love playing in these games. So we've got a ripper on our hands a little bit later on, but last night was interesting, wasn't it? I thought it was such a strong performance from Hawthorne. I'm still trying to rack my brain over how Gold Coast could not score from a centre bounce when you've got the likes of those players in there. They were pretty good, but Hawthorne were better, and How much of a difference does Will Day make to that line-up?
How does the panel view the coaching landscape in the AFL?
So looking forward to getting stuck into that with you guys this morning.
Adam Simpson, hello. Good morning, Gerard. Good morning, everyone out there. Bunnings, mowing the lawns, school sports, team sports. Good to be here.
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Chapters
8 chapters
1
What insights did the panel share about Hawthorne's recent performance?
0:02–0:55
2
How did injuries impact the Gold Coast Suns in their recent game?
0:55–1:50
3
What strategies are being discussed for improving centre bounce performance?
1:50–2:39
4
How is Will Day's return influencing the Hawks' game plan?
2:39–3:28
5
What are the implications of player movement speculation in the AFL?
3:28–4:16
6
How does the panel view the coaching landscape in the AFL?
4:16–4:49
7
What are the challenges facing the Gold Coast Suns this season?
4:49–5:20
8
How do the panelists predict the outcome of upcoming matches?
5:20–1:31:36
Speakers
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