The DeeBrief

SPECIAL: Titus O'Reily, Clint Stanaway on The DeeBrief

02 Sep 2020

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Naughtsie takes a trip down memory lane with revered writer and Dees tragic, Titus O'Reily and Nine News' and diehard Melbourne fan Clint Stanaway. Th...

Defensive masterclass sinks Saints

30 Aug 2020

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Naughtsie, Nuggets and Toff revel in the high of winning a nail-biter, as we laud the unbelievable defensive display of Steven May, reserve more speci...

Saints are a scalp?!

27 Aug 2020

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Naughtsie, Marca and Nuggets discuss our miserable third term again against the Dogs, believe that Maxy's return couldn't have come at a better time, ...

Mental fragility remains

23 Aug 2020

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Naughstie and Scotty dissect where it all went wrong for the Dees, especially that horrendous third quarter. We don't come for Goody, rather give the ...

Seize the moment, crush the Doggies!

20 Aug 2020

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Naughtsie chats to Benny Lee about a few of the key matchups against the Doggies, while Benny also gives his take on what he really enjoyed from the P...

Cop that Collingwood!

16 Aug 2020

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Naughtsie, Scotty and Toff dissect our convincing victory against Collingwood. We laud the structural changes of the side, give Clarry and Gus a nice ...

Collingwood Preview - This is big!

13 Aug 2020

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Naughtsie and Benny Lee flesh out all the burning questions ahead of our massive clash against Collingwood. We put a few of senior players under the m...

Get on the Trac train

10 Aug 2020

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Naughtsie, Toff and Scotty chat about our impressive 57-point win against North. We shroud our first year players in praise, laud the efforts of malig...

'Twin Towers', Jacko & Choof very good

06 Aug 2020

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Naughtsie, Marca and Nuggets chat last night's comfortable victory against the Adelaide Crows and all agree that we shouldn't read into the result too...

Our response will be telling

04 Aug 2020

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Naughtsie and Benny Lee discuss the Simon Goodwin predicament, as the media shines the spotlight on Melbourne after that diabolical performance agains...

Nearly our whole team can't kick!

31 Jul 2020

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Naughtsie, Toff and Nuggets jump on together to lick their wounds after last night's debacle against Port. It was pitiful and the boys don't hold back...

The Jonesy 300 conundrum

28 Jul 2020

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Benny Lee provides his take on Nathan Jones and why he believes that he deserves to play 300 games, referencing our horrid treatment of former players...

Gutted! But we're on right track

27 Jul 2020

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Naughtsie, Benny and Scotty jump on to discuss last night's heartbreaking loss, as we look at plenty of positives, but there's certainly still negativ...

Brissy's a bloody big challenge!

23 Jul 2020

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Naughstie, Benny and Nuggets jump on a Zoom call to do a pretty upbeat podcast, as we dissect where we can beat the Lions, how we might curtail the li...

Hawks Review - We're building nicely

20 Jul 2020

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Naughtsie jumps on with Scotty and Toff, as the trio discuss our impressive win yesterday against Hawthorn. We highlight the exceptional form of Trac,...

Is O Mac turning the corner?

17 Jul 2020

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It may have only been one game but Oscar McDonald looked a completely different beast, in what was his best ever game for the club. Composed, clean an...

Hawks Preview - Gotta back it up!

16 Jul 2020

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Naughtsie jumps on with Benny Lee to dissect elements of Goody's coaching that made the difference last week, we hail Trac's progression this season, ...

Better, much better

12 Jul 2020

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What a difference a week makes in footy! Much improved performance from the Dees, as Naughtsie chats to his big brother Scotty about the win, they pra...

Suns Preview - Now or never

09 Jul 2020

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Naughtsie calls in Benny Lee to dissect some of our shortcomings, we touch on Langdon and Tomlinson's roles, analyse some of the Suns' danger men, whi...

Sam Choofta Weideman MUST be played!

07 Jul 2020

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Marca and Naughtsie are baffled that Sam 'Choofta' Weideman is not getting a game at the moment, especially when you consider Melbourne's abysmal forw...

Goody's got 5 weeks...

05 Jul 2020

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Naughtsie calls in Marca to chat about another disappointing loss; this time against a wounded Richmond. They chat about the regression the club's exp...

Monday Review - We never learn

29 Jun 2020

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Naughtsie gets a bit irate about Melbourne's loss to Geelong yesterday, talking to his brother Scotty about the problems that continue to happen over ...

Thursday Preview - Get dem Cats!

25 Jun 2020

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Naughtsie chats to Benny Lee about the Nathan Jones dropping and where our former skipper's at, we take look at the forward line setup, the Cats playe...

The DeeBrief vs The Sash Preview Special

18 Jun 2020

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Naughtsie jumped on with The Sash lads, Rob and Matt to discuss this weekend’s clash against Essendon. They chat about the key matchups, why they’...

Monday Review - Good, bad and ugly

15 Jun 2020

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We saw the good, bad and ugly from Melbourne in Round 2 against Carlton. Naughtsie chats to Scotty about our indifferent performance, who highlights s...

Footy's back! 2020 re-start preview

11 Jun 2020

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We're back! The DeeBrief podcast is back with a bang, as Naughtsie chats to Benny over in LA about expectations ahead of the 2020 restart, Toff jumps ...

Cale Morton lifts lid on Dees’ nightmare years

09 May 2020

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Melbourne experienced a torrid time between 2008 - 2013 and one player who experienced it first hand was Cale Morton. Drafted with pick 4 in the 2007 ...

Fan favourite Russell Robertson on The Fat Side podcast

27 Apr 2020

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Russell Robertson played 228 games for Melbourne and never took a backward step, playing the game with an infectious enthusiasm. Known for taking hang...

Quarantine Quiz - Ep 1

02 Apr 2020

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Naughtsie, Benny, Toff and Scotty tested their Melbourne knowledge, and they were made to look a little silly! They talk a bit of Dees to, especially ...

Monday Review - Mixed thoughts before hiatus

23 Mar 2020

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Well, one game and that's it. AFL has gone into the great unknown, as the coronavirus sweeps across the world. Naughtsie jumps over the phone to Scott...

Round 1 Preview - Buzzing for Kozzy

19 Mar 2020

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Our great game is back, for now, and so is The DeeBrief podcast. Naughtsie, Nuggets and Adzy get excited to see the boys run out, despite the uncertai...

Random Pre-Season Pod - Quietly confident

12 Feb 2020

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Footy's almost back! Naughtsie chats to Scotty over the phone about all things Dees, as they delves into Luke Jackson's chances for Round 1, get pumpe...

Pre-Christmas Special - Kozzy looks so cosy

18 Dec 2019

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Naughtsie and Mark discuss Melbourne's off-season changes, get excited by the prospects of big Choof, talk about Harley's slow build for a spot on the...

Trade Special - Langdon will be a jet!

16 Oct 2019

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Naughtsie and his big brother Scotty analyse our trade period, read out your social answers and whether you're happy with the Dees' wheeling and deali...

James 'Junior' McDonald on The DeeBrief

27 Aug 2019

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Naughtsie and Marca speak to a former fan favourite, captain, two-time Best & Fairest winner and All-Australian James McDonald about his playing c...

Bye bye 2019 & Special guest: James McDonald

26 Aug 2019

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🎧 PODCAST - Special Guest: James McDonald. Naughtsie and Marca analyse our 2019 horror show, we have a chinwag to former fan favourite James McDona...

📞 #FanPhoneIn - We're basically bottom!

22 Aug 2019

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Naughtsie previews a new Podular Media product, The Missing off the top of the show and then gets stuck into some phone calls with two very loyal Melb...

Monday Review - Deserve an apology

19 Aug 2019

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Naughtsie and his brother Scotty rip the club to shreds after Friday night's totally unacceptable loss against Sydney, we question the coaching staff,...

Thursday Preview - Pass & Fails

15 Aug 2019

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Naughtsie and Nuggets analyse the blockbuster Friday night clash against Sydney, we go through the players to receive pass marks for season 2019, plus...

Monday Review - Positives in darkness

12 Aug 2019

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Naughtsie is joined in the studio by the beautifully bronzed Toff, back from his Italian adventure, to get positive and look to the future with optimi...

Special Podcast - #FanPhoneIn

08 Aug 2019

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Naughtsie gives his two bobs worth on the team news against Collingwood and speaks to three loyal fans about the dark season of 2019, what we have to ...

Monday Review - Fritta forward

05 Aug 2019

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Naughtsie speaks to big Scotty over the phone about Saturday night's loss to Richmond, we ask why Goody has only just figured out Fritta should always...

Thursday Preview - Checking out

01 Aug 2019

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Naughtsie is joined by the return of Nuggets, who was at Buller for a couple of weeks! No shit. The two get a little dark about the Dees, dissect the ...

Monday Review - End this season

29 Jul 2019

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Naughtsie and his brother 'Big Boy' Houghton dissect the frustrating yet predictable loss to St Kilda, we read out some ripping answers about Goody's ...

Thursday Preview - 2020 Vision

25 Jul 2019

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Naughtsie and Davo aka 'Pickles' talk a whole heap of crap about Melbourne's poor season, give a positive take on why next season should start on Satu...

Monday Review - Staying positive

22 Jul 2019

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Naughtsie gets Rob from The Sash to give an opposition perspective on Melbourne's extremely frustrating loss and season, Scott 'Big Boy' Houghton ring...

Thursday Preview - Find our ticker

18 Jul 2019

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Naughtsie is joined in the studio by two Demons tragics, Mark Jenkins co-founder of the Demon Alternative who opposed the merger in '96 and former che...

Monday Review - Goody no good?

15 Jul 2019

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Naughtsie reviews the game in the studio with Scott 'Big Boy' Houghton, as we question the putrid umpiring against Gawny, put the heat on a couple of ...

Monday Review - Digging deep

08 Jul 2019

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Naughtsie reviews the game with Marca over the phone, gets his brother Scott back on the line for round 2, we discuss the umpiring and how it's ruinin...

Thursday Preview - Laughing stock

04 Jul 2019

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Naughtsie, Marca, Nuggets and special guest Adzy doing a big group therapy session about Melbourne's woes in 2019, we touch on the bottom of the table...

Monday Review - Maysie is boss

01 Jul 2019

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Naughtsie gets over the phone with Marca to dissect the Brisbane loss, has a chat to his brother Scott, who's feeling dark and pessimistic about the f...

Thursday Preview - It's Gabba time

27 Jun 2019

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Naughtsie and Davo preview our big Sunday clash at the Gabba, put the heat on Choofta and T Mac to push on, read out your first ever jumper numbers, p...

Monday Review - 'Frost-ball'

24 Jun 2019

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Naughtsie and Marca have a spring in their step after our win against Freo, we analyse what went right, shroud big Frosty in praise for his performanc...

Thursday Preview - Fresh start

20 Jun 2019

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Naughtsie and Nuggets analyse our clash against Fremantle, we speak about the engrossing May vs Hogan matchup, laud the Dees for making key coaching c...

Mid-season Review - Utterly confusing

12 Jun 2019

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Naughtsie and Marca dissect our loss against Collingwood, we jump on the phone to Toff and discuss our second half of the season prospects, we demand ...

Neale Daniher's impact with FightMND is astonishing

07 Jun 2019

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Naughtsie and Nuggets have some kind words to say about Neale Daniher's remarkable exploits with the FightMND initiative and how he's an inspiration t...

Thursday Preview - Special guest: Bayley Fritsch

06 Jun 2019

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Naughtsie and Nuggets preview our big clash against Collingwood on Queen's Birthday, chat to our classy left footer Bayley Fritsch, speak about Neale ...

Monday Review - Geez that hurt

03 Jun 2019

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Naughtsie and Marca analyse our heartbreaking loss to Adelaide, tell people to lay off Choofta, get positive with some educated social answers from th...

Thursday Preview - 'Space Jam theory'

30 May 2019

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Naughtsie and Nuggets preview our tricky clash in the NT against the Crows, dissect your answers around what needs to improve drastically, align our p...

Naughtsie: Make Max full skip!

28 May 2019

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Max Gawn is a leader. Full stop. Naughtsie provides logical and passionate reasons why he believes Gawny should be instated as the captain of the Melb...

Monday Review - Gawn for skipper

27 May 2019

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Naughtsie and Toff analyse Melbourne’s dreadful display against GWS yesterday, draw on some positives to come out of the game, provide valid reasons...

Thursday Preview - Make 'G hell for Giants

23 May 2019

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Naughtsie and Davo (back after his fine debut) preview our difficult assignment on Sunday against the Giants, we flesh out the potential matchups, ass...

Monday Review - Season ain't over yet

20 May 2019

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Naughtsie's flying solo tonight, as he dissects our spirited performance against West Coast with Toff over the phone, we wax lyrical about Martin Hore...

Thursday Preview - Need another miracle

16 May 2019

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Naughtsie and Nuggets dissect our tough assignment in Perth, get irate about Preuss not being selected, analyse how we can potentially win the game [c...

Toff's passionate rant: "People need to lay off Trac"

14 May 2019

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It's safe to say DeeBrief panelist, Lloyd Tofflon is fed up with the crap that Christian Petracca's been coping and provides some thorough analysis an...

Monday Review - Miracle at Metricon

13 May 2019

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Naughtsie, Benny and Toff analyse our crazy 1-point win against Gold Coast, bemoan our terrible ball use, laud the great form of Christian Salem, read...

Is it time to reassess our Petracca expectations?

10 May 2019

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There have been comparisons to Dustin Martin, but without any consistency in his game yet, are we exaggerating his potential? There are attributes, no...

Thursday Preview - Danger game

09 May 2019

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Naughtsie, Marca and Nuggets dissect a potential banana skin game for the Dees against Suns, delve into the Steven May incident, read out your social ...

DEBATE: Are you convinced about Sam Weideman?

07 May 2019

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Naughtsie, Benny and Toff have a passionate and constructive debate about the prospects of Sam Weideman. There was a clear differing of opinions. How ...

Monday Review - Finally some structure

06 May 2019

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Naughstie, Benny and Toff breathe a collective sigh of relief after our thrilling 5-point win against Hawthorn, we read out your answers and analyse t...

Thursday Preview - Hawk no fear

02 May 2019

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Naughstie’s back in the host chair, as he speaks to Marca and Nuggets over the phone to preview a must-win clash against Hawthorn, chats to two loya...

Monday Review - Only way is up

29 Apr 2019

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Benny and Marca dissect our horror 1-5 start to the season, look at what went right and what went wrong against Richmond, read out some educated comme...

Saints Review, Tigers Preview - We got any ticker?

23 Apr 2019

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Naughtsie and Benny dissect our deplorable loss against St Kilda, question whether the players have the fight required to turn things around, preview ...

Thursday Preview vs Saints with Andrew Leoncelli

18 Apr 2019

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Naughtsie and Nuggets preview the upcoming clash against the Saints with former Melbourne midfielder Andrew Leoncelli, put the heat on regarding our p...

Brent Moloney's exclusive and engrossing with The DeeBrief

16 Apr 2019

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The man known as 'Beamer' grew up supporting the Dees, came across from Geelong at the end of 2004, was living a dream and then had to leave an organi...

Monday Review - Special guest Brent Moloney in the studio!

15 Apr 2019

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Naughtsie, Marca, Benny and Toff review our precious first victory against Sydney, we do an extensive interview with former best and fairest winner an...

Monday Review - Complacent and lazy

08 Apr 2019

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Naughtsie, Benny and Toff analyse our nightmare start to 2019, provide valid reasons for our struggles, dissect who should be on the chopping block, d...

Thursday Preview - Dons or die?

04 Apr 2019

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Naughtsie and Nuggets are joined by a debutant in the studio, Davo, who preview the 'must win' clash against Essendon, they give their two bobs worth ...

Monday Review - 'Dump Kick' Footy

01 Apr 2019

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Naughstie and Benny dissect yet another flogging down at the Cattery, speak about the few positives to come out of the game, read out your thoughts on...

Thursday Preview - Bring the mongrel bastard!

28 Mar 2019

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Naughtsie and Nuggets are pumped for our massive clash under lights down at Geelong, we analyse the teams, validate why it's key Gawn and the mids imp...

Monday Review - Pitiful start but keep the faith

25 Mar 2019

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Naughstie and Toff dissect our dismal day against Port, question the fitness of co-captains Viney and Jones, we read out your proposed changes for Gee...

Thursday Preview - #HereComeTheDees

21 Mar 2019

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Naughtsie and Nuggets preview the highly-anticipated Round 1 clash against Port Adelaide, we read your social answers and laud big Maxy ahead of game ...

Special 2019 Season Preview

18 Mar 2019

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Naughtsie, Marca and Benny get amped, as they dissect the season ahead for the mighty Dees. We discuss the potential Round 1 team against Port, debate...

Off-season Special - Preussy's an absolute BEAST!

22 Feb 2019

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Naughtsie, Marca and loyal listener Zac dissect the practice match win against Collingwood, discuss the impact big man Preussy could have, laud the ef...

Is Jack Viney an A-grade midfielder?

19 Oct 2018

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Naughtsie, Benny and Toff had a great debate about whether Jack Viney is an elite midfielder or not. What'd you reckon? For information regarding your...

Trade Review Special - Thanks Hulk, welcome May

18 Oct 2018

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Naughtsie and Benny run through a comprehensive overview of Melbourne's 2018 trade period, as we discuss Hogan's departure, the introduction of a defe...

Monday review - We believe again

24 Sep 2018

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Our preliminary final loss may have been a nightmare, but it shouldn't dampen our spirits, as Naughtsie, Marca and Benny dissect the Eagles horror sho...

Thursday Prelim Preview - Believe Dees

20 Sep 2018

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Naughtsie, Nuggets and Benny are all absolutely buzzing for Melbourne's first preliminary final in 18 years, as the Dees head west to take on West Coa...

Monday review - Why not us?

17 Sep 2018

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Geelong, Hawthorn and now the Eagles away, we're all soaking up this extraordinary journey, as Naughtsie and Toff analyse our resilience against Hawth...

Thursday preview - The Wiz

13 Sep 2018

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Naughtsie, Nuggets and Marca couldn't control their excitement tonight when they spoke to Jeff 'The Wiz' Farmer about his incredible career in the red...

Monday review - Worth the wait

10 Sep 2018

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Twelve long years of misery were put to bed, as a new dawn began on Friday night for the Melbourne Football Club. Naughtsie and Benny relive a famous ...

Thursday preview - Here come the Dees!

06 Sep 2018

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It's a very upbeat podcast tonight, as Naughtsie, Nuggets, Marca and debutant Adzy preview the do-or-die clash against Geelong, we chat to special gue...

The DeeBrief - That was easy

27 Aug 2018

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Marca and Moorey reflect on our win over GWS, how pumped we are for finals and plenty more! For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.c...

Thursday preview - Make 'G fortress again

23 Aug 2018

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Houghto, Nuggets and Toff are in all in an extremely jovial mood, as we still ride the wave of emotion after making the finals, we give our thoughts a...

Monday review - Relief, ecstasy, finals

20 Aug 2018

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Finally, finally we're back in finals after our inspirational 17-point win against the Eagles, as Houghto and Marca get emotional about yesterday, lau...

Thursday preview - Actions, not words

16 Aug 2018

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Houghto and Nuggets convey their contrasting emotions about the massive clash against West Coast, as they speak to two loyal fans Jez and Sam, while H...

Monday review - Pea hearts

13 Aug 2018

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It's another dark instalment, as the Dees continue to let their loyal fans down, we analyse what went wrong against Sydney, read out some stinging but...

Thursday preview - End 12 years of pain

09 Aug 2018

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Houghto and Nuggets are buzzing for the clash against Sydney, but are nervous as all hell too, they speak to Tommy from True Bloods to get a gauge on ...

Houghto chats to True Bloods ahead of Sydney clash

08 Aug 2018

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Houghto jumped on the official unofficial podcast of the Sydney Swans, True Bloods, to preview the hugely significant clash on Sunday. For information...

Monday review - Dare to dream

06 Aug 2018

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Houghto and Toff analyse our big win against Gold Coast, get Benny over the line who reckons anything's possible in the coming weeks, we read out your...