9 games down 189 to go in the home and away season. This week James and Brendan try to navigate the round one stories that will resonate and those that will die a fast death in round 2. Should the AFL cut their sunken costs on the Gold Coast? Is Ross Lyon playing with house money? Is Essendon really a feel-good story?

9 games down 189 to go in the home and away season. This week James and Brendan try to navigate the round one stories that will resonate and those that will die a fast death in round 2. Should the AFL cut their sunken costs on the Gold Coast? Is Ross Lyon playing with house money? Is Essendon really a feel-good story?

The boys are back to look at the round 1 matches and the odd pit of crystal balling. Apologies for the lack of pop filters in this week's episode, this problem is being addressed.

The boys are back to look at the round 1 matches and the odd pit of crystal balling. Apologies for the lack of pop filters in this week's episode, this problem is being addressed.

It's been a few weeks but they boys are back with a look at post-season movements and maybe a little of what it means for 2017.

It's been a few weeks but they boys are back with a look at post-season movements and maybe a little of what it means for 2017.

After the grand final fairytale James brings the post game cynicism and Brendan dwells on pre-trade hot air.

After the grand final fairytale James brings the post game cynicism and Brendan dwells on pre-trade hot air.

Alex Lloyd, the Chas, the prelims and more get the post mortem action on this edition of Handy Point.

Alex Lloyd, the Chas, the prelims and more get the post mortem action on this edition of Handy Point.