Real Footy
Episodes
The quarter hour of power
16 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
After 10 days, the AFL trade period culminated in a final, frantic, 15-minute stretch, and the man in the eye of the storm was Western Bulldogs recrui...
Did the Magpies sell the farm?
15 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Dan Houston was headed to Collingwood, then he wasn't, then he was. Michael Gleeson and Jake Niall discuss how the mega deal was resurrected and who w...
'It seems a very high price to pay'
14 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Although it was another quiet day for player movement, a mega trade is taking shape involving four clubs. Peter Ryan wonders if it will be a good deal...
The Bombshell pick swap
11 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Finally, we got some action. Scott Spits and Andrew Wu discuss the rationale behind the pick swaps executed by Carlton, Brisbane, Richmond and Hawthor...
'Carlton will be ready to swoop'
10 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Andrew Wu and Marc McGowan discuss the negotiations that are holding up other deals and the clubs waiting in the wings if any trades fall over. Plus, ...
'Today's biggest trade was off field'
09 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Although no players or picks were swapped, Michael Gleeson and Peter Ryan analyse a number of the big off-field manoeuvres that were executed on day t...
'The folly of Collingwood'
08 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Michael Gleeson and Peter Ryan discuss whether the Pies are wise to chase Dan Houston (and what a deal might look like), the chances of Clayton Oliver...
'On a hiding to nothing'
07 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Peter Ryan and Marc McGowan discuss the state of play after day one of trade period, from the fascinating press conference with Melbourne list boss Ti...
'Changed the course of footy history'
29 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Caroline Wilson, Jake Niall and Michael Gleeson discuss the Lions' thumping grand final win over the Swans, from the questions the Swans have to answ...
'A tough decision'
26 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Andrew Wu and Peter Ryan take a look at the stats that could decide the grand final in the final expert tips podcast of the season. Who will be the mo...
'Different rules for grand finals'
23 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Jake Niall, Libby Birch and Michael Gleeson discuss the best game of the finals so far, why the AFL will be happy with a Sydney-Brisbane grand final a...
'This could be a blowout'
19 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Andrew Wu and Peter Ryan concede defeat in this week's expert tips episode. Have Port Adelaide already played their grand final? Will the Swans' eight...
'That cost them the game'
16 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Caroline Wilson, Jake Niall and Michael Gleeson discuss brain fades, sledges and fines as they dissect a big weekend of semi-final action. What does t...
'A disappointing revelation'
12 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Andrew Wu and Peter Ryan tip the semi-finals and issue a reminder about the stat to keep in mind this weekend. Are Hawthorn morals against Port Adelai...
'Coaching for his career'
09 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Caroline Wilson, Jake Niall and Michael Gleeson discuss botched selection, the fearless Hawks and whether the Swans will be glass half empty or half f...
'They'll be lifting the cup on grand final day'
04 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Peter Ryan and Andrew Wu look ahead to the first weekend of finals in this week's expert tips edition. Will the Cats have learnt from their most recen...
'An uneasy truce'
02 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Caroline Wilson, Jake Niall and Libby Birch discuss the way the Christian Petracca and Demons situation has played out and what we can read into the a...
'They fumbled the game'
26 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Michael Gleeson, Jake Niall and Caroline Wilson discuss the precarious nature of the competition this season after a dramatic final day of the home-an...
'Appetite for destruction'
22 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Friday night specialists Peter Ryan and Marc McGowan discuss an "incredibly mediocre" finalist, retirement conspiracy theories and the story of the ye...
‘There are clearly cracks inside the club’
19 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Jake Niall, Caroline Wilson and Peter Ryan discuss an extraordinary round of football that had huge implications for finals. How costly will the Lions...
'No one’s safe'
15 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Andrew Wu and Peter Ryan follow the rules as they tip the penultimate round of the home-and-away season. Which top-eight team is looking shaky? Can th...
'We could've won it'
12 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
With the 2024 premiership race wide open, the panellists on this week's Real Footy podcast say some teams are going to rue the late-season mistakes th...
'In his heart he knows'
08 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Are the Dees really still in finals contention? Our tipping experts reckon they're done, and they think Simon Goodwin does too. Plus they discuss the ...
Geez, they capitulate quickly
05 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Peter Ryan, Jake Niall and Marc McGowan ask what's gone wrong at the Sydney Swans, and also discuss the string of last-gasp wins in round 21, the Cat...
'First time as the hunted'
01 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Footy tipping tragics Andrew Wu and Peter Ryan cast their discerning eyes over the round 21 games, and wonder how the in-form Bulldogs will cope under...
'A dramatic fall from grace'
25 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Andrew Wu and Marc McGowan discuss why Friday night is a must-win game for the Blues, the team that's hard to trust and whether North Melbourne are a ...
'I feel for their supporters'
22 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Libby Birch, Peter Ryan and Marc McGowan discuss the major concerns for the Bombers, whether we can trust the Bulldogs and why the biggest test for th...
'No excuses' for Essendon
18 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Andrew Wu and Peter Ryan discuss the team that travels like yoghurt, whether Collingwood should be doom and gloom ahead of their clash with the Hawks ...
‘A big decision for the finals’
15 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Libby Birch joins Michael Gleeson and Jake Niall to discuss Essendon’s maturity, the Brisbane Lions’ culture and Carlton’s selection issues. Plu...