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Despite our esteemed leader, Ash Browne believing that he could keep the Safe Space to 45 minutes this week, the conversation was hot and the opinions were flying.

The Insiders (minus a couple of heavyweights) and some friends ensuring a 45 minute podcast lasted at least an hour and ten. We discussed:

* The good and the good of the win over the Pies;

* The excitement that our midfield provides and the impact the three pronged key forward set up had on our forward structure;

* The media love in on the Hawks post match;

* A brief look ahead to the match against the Dogs;

* Contract status for James Worpel, Tyler Brockman and those who could be in trouble;

* and plenty more…

It seems like a weekly comment, but it is always great to have so much listener involvement, with regulars jumping on to talk and plenty of questions and comments in the chat.

Thank you as always, for your involvement and support.

HI Safe Spaces will be remaining on a Wednesday night through until the end of the season.

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