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Andrew Wu and Libby Birch discuss an evenly split round on this week's expert tips episode. How will the weather affect Port Adelaide's clash with Carlton? Can the Hawks play finals in 2024? Can things get worse for the Saints this season? And despite sitting second, are the Bombers only just hanging on right now? Support the show: https://subscribe.theage.com.au/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

'Real trouble'

Michael Gleeson, Jake Niall and Caroline Wilson discuss the Bombers, who are now unbeaten in seven games. Plus, the Blues' move up forward, spotlight on umpiring and is the Lions' season done?  Support the show: https://subscribe.theage.com.au/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Can Essendon go all the way this year?

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Introducing: Trial by Water

Andrew Wu and Peter Ryan get strategic in this week's expert tips episode. Which team is impossible to tip against? Will the Cats lose their fourth game straight? And can the Tigers put in a better performance on the Dreamtime stage? Support the show: https://subscribe.theage.com.au/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Danger game

Cats premiership player Mathew Stokes joins Michael Gleeson and Jake Niall to discuss what this round taught us about how even the competition is, St Kilda’s struggles and the Bombers’ top four bona fides. Plus, whether the AFL should bring in a team in the NT and what Richmond needs from its senior players. Support the show: https://subscribe.theage.com.au/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

‘A spread of players that you can’t stop’

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