Is it for the love of the game?

This week, Dane, Samantha and Ralph tackle the age-old question: are the players still driven by pure love of the game, or has it all become about cash, contracts, and side hustles? (We know Dane's reply) Between Ross Lyon’s mysterious holiday timing, Clarko’s ongoing soap opera, and the growing trend of players citing mental health breaks "to avoid scrutiny", there’s no shortage of hot takes. We also get sidetracked (naturally) by NBA finals, horse dramas, and listener questions that spiral faster than a Friday night at the local. It’s raw, honest, and exactly what you’ve come to expect — equal parts footy insights and off-the-rails fun.

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Ralphy: Year Round Carnival

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Is he the horseracing calling GOAT? The great Matt Hill now smashing it in the AFL too was kind enough to join us as this week's Friend.

Guest Friend - Matt Hill

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Tacos, Tackles & the Jack Newton Classic

Benny Dixon drops in for a chat and quickly proves he’s as sharp off-field as he was on it—just maybe not in the kitchen (old tacos, anyone?). From school drop-offs and Wagon Wheels to draft-day dramas and hitchhiking to training, the Hawthorn cult hero gets candid on footy, fatherhood, and the media hustle. He lifts the lid on coaching influences—including some Clarko classics, some Mick Malthouse moments—and shares stories from the rowdy Jack Newton Classic featuring golfers, grub, and grog...and landing his wife despite waking up in a bush. A ripper ep with laughs, legends, and a healthy dose of Dixon charm.

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Guest friend: Ben Dixon @foxfooty

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Internet Woes, Juddy Gigs & Footy From Bumf* Nowhere**

Dane's off-grid and barely online, Ralph's dodging fashion critiques at functions, and Sam’s still defending her weather predictions (badly). From Ross Lyon sightings to footy and finance with Chris Judd, plus a raucous debate about strapping on hoodies over merch tees—this one’s all over the shop. The gang tackles Round 15 with questionable reception, conditional tips, and a classic Collingwood conspiracy from Dane. Oh, and there's a stubby holder up for grabs if you made it to the end. Respect.

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How Do You Live Your Life?

It’s a post-hens haze for Sam, and the question on everyone’s lips is: how does Dane Swan survive this lifestyle weekly? With tequila-fuelled chaos, hair-holding heroes, and karaoke regrets, the gang tackles everything from garters and donut towers to blokes lurking at Electric Lady. Meanwhile, Dane’s breaking footy streaks in Queensland and dodging awkward Hall of Fame invites. Plus, Nick Daicos gets bear-hugged and footy chat veers (barely) into actual analysis.

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Math Science, War Machines & Shaky Lines

It’s Round 14 and the crew is back with a vengeance—swapping multis, mocking lines, and doing their absolute best not to get cancelled (again). Dane’s backing the Blues, Sam’s recovering from a big weekend, and Ralph’s just trying to hold the ship steady through Bailey Smith theories, surprise stats, and some surprisingly sound betting logic. Plus, there’s weather forecasts, sauna strategies, and a cheeky plug for Oakley District’s night of nights.

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It is fairly obvious that Samantha does not share the same feelings about the show title this week.

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