Mark Duffield is the chief football writer at The West Australian, Bridget Lacy - stepping in for Glen Quartermain - is a respected sports writer for The West Australian. In this episode, Duff and Bridget discuss:

Forget trying to tip - why it pays to back everybody (2.40)

Dockers recruit Jesse Hogan turning into a big loss for Melbourne (6.45)

Should a tall forward or an extra ruckman make way in the West Coast team? (10.55)

Duff on Sam Powell-Pepper and why he was crucial to Port Adelaide's win (13.50)

Is Essendon the real deal or a one-trick pony? (20.00)

Who would be in the All Australian backline after round five? (21.55)

Carlton's win - turning point or a false dawn? (24.45)

Geelong's restructured forward is working much better (29.45)

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