Xavier Ellis and Nick Rynne are back, with the bye rounds FINALLY over.

This week on the show, they discuss:

Stephenson's self report and how the Pies handled it.

A flag contender that is finally waking up.

The best small forwards in the game.

Plenty, plenty more.

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