Up the Burgers in multiple ways! Benjamin and Ethan both have lots to celebrate, thanks to their AFL and VFL clubs of choice all winning. More ticks for the Bulldogs (whether or not it's because of their coach) and the depleted Blues, but the crosses and question marks pile up for Dimma and Longmuir.

Sections

0:00:00 Intro

0:02:31 STK v WB

0:11:39 ADE v ESS

0:23:37 COL v PA

0:28:13 CAR v GWS

0:36:02 BRI v GEE

0:45:37 WCE v FRE

0:59:31 SYD v GC

1:07:48 NM v HAW

1:13:44 Awards / Conclusion

Round 5 was a round of surprises — but which was the biggest? Conventional wisdom would suggest 0–4 beating 4–0 out of state, but Ethan begs to differ. (And amazingly, the spooners getting off the mark was not considered by either brother.)

Sections

0:00:00 Intro

0:02:57 MEL v BRI

0:11:41 WB v ESS

0:20:49 GWS v STK

0:31:02 CAR v ADE

0:41:52 GC v HAW

0:50:49 PA v FRE

0:59:47 GEE v NM

1:09:50 WCE v RIC

1:23:02 Main Character / Conclusion

We're back to multi-state rounds, back to byes, and back to a likely underwhelming Sunday slate… but at least the round starts off hot! We also hope Victorian audiences are as keen about the Saturday night twin fixtures as we are.

Sections

0:00:00 Intro

0:04:07 MEL v BRI

0:12:11 WB v ESS

0:18:08 GWS v STK

0:29:02 CAR v ADE

0:36:50 GC v HAW

0:43:56 PA v FRE

0:54:11 GEE v NM

1:00:45 WCE v RIC

1:11:12 Main Characters / Conclusion

Gather Round has come and gone again. The week in SA brought with it a strange batch of drama and seriousness, with umpiring and player conduct both under heavy scrutiny for multiple reasons. Thankfully, the quality of play and the overall experience did carry the day — particularly on a fantastic three-venue Sunday.

Sections

0:00:00 Intro

0:03:59 ADE v MEL

0:13:55 BRI v NM

0:20:17 PA v ESS

0:26:51 WCE v SYD

0:34:28 FRE v CAR

0:41:45 Post-Break Banter

0:46:48 WB v GEE

0:55:16 GC v GWS

1:07:22 RIC v STK

1:17:24 COL v GAW

1:26:50 Awards / Conclusion

Gather Round brings out that SpongeBob clip over and over again — as well as some of our deepest list analysis yet! We reverse roles for Thursday Team Mad Libs, try to predict who makes way for three Gold Coast debutants, and end with a big build-up to the Sunday twilight finale. Plus: an aside on our growing love for the IPL.

0:00:00 Intro

0:07:48 ADE v MEL

0:17:39 BRI v NM

0:23:24 PA v ESS

0:31:27 WCE v SYD

0:39:27 Aside — IPL

0:41:42 FRE v CAR

0:49:06 WB v GEE

0:56:14 GC v GWS

1:03:06 RIC v STK

1:08:46 HAW v COL

1:16:47 Main Characters / Conclusion

Amazing how much of a toll a five-day round takes on even the most ardent footy fans' memories… Even with the winless Holy Thursday clash, we've got more to say about the actual weekend's fixtures. Which game would we show to virgin footy viewers? What did Ethan think when he actually had to watch the Eagles? And who should've gotten more praise on Easter Monday? Listen and find out!

Sections

0:01:58 BRI v COL

0:09:16 NM v CAR

0:14:42 FRE v ADE

0:22:20 ESS v STK

0:32:59 Non-Footy Sports Talk

0:38:28 PA v MEL

0:52:21 WB v WCE

1:01:36 RIC v SYD

1:27:42 Awards / Conclusion

Another preview means another slate of sound bites, terrible puns — and, because of when we record this, Thursday Team Mad Libs! The spread-out nature of Round 3 also means we can really focus on each games as it happens. Benjamin is most excited for Port and Melbourne, but Ethan has another game on his radar aside from Easter Monday…

Sections

0:00:00 Intro

0:05:21 BRI v COL

0:19:01 NM v CAR

0:23:26 ESS v STK

0:39:39 PA v MEL

0:48:13 WB v WCE

0:53:09 RIC v SYD

0:59:54 HAW v GEE

1:09:11 Main Characters / Conclusion

Our title was the joyous reason why multiple players missed action this past weekend — and their clubs still won! In terms of those who did play: a milestone man stole the show in multiple ways on Friday; the expected names came to play on Saturday at the 'G and in Sydney; on Sunday, an eclectic cast (finally) rose up in the Central Highlands.

Sections

0:00:00 Intro

0:02:12 STK v COL

0:12:36 ADE v GEE

0:24:58 NM v FRE

0:33:33 HAW v MEL

0:41:39 SYD v ESS

0:53:45 WB v GC

1:03:28 RIC v PA

1:11:54 WCE v GWS

1:17:00 Awards / Conclusion

This preview takes a dramatic turn when the Thursday night teams drop in the middle of the recording session! Ethan tests Benjamin on just how the Saints and Pies changed their lineups. Along with further game previews, we discuss the Tasmania announcement and jumpers, as well as Australians in the NCAA Tournament.

Sections

0:00:00 Intro / Devils

0:09:00 STK v COL

0:20:34 ADE v GEE

0:26:26 NM v FRE

0:36:18 HAW v MEL

0:42:02 SYD v ESS

0:49:24 WB v GC

0:58:20 RIC v PA

1:03:46 WCE v GWS

1:08:46 Awards / Extras