Ash breaks down our loss to Geelong on a wet Thursday night, covering late withdrawals and how their absence shaped the game.

He pushes back on the Kane Cornes “Fagan’s Favourites” media narrative while making his own case for a selection change — backed by a run of stats.

The game review covers Geelong’s tactical adjustment to neutralise Brisbane, a strong second quarter that couldn’t be sustained, and a midfield that struggled defensively across all four quarters.

Milestones are celebrated for three of our goal kickers, before Ash turns his attention to the media — taking aim at the “grand final redemption” narrative, a former Cat’s embarrassing on-air error, and the hyperbolic habit of AFL journalists everywhere.

A former Saints coach lands in the bin, a Fitzroy icon earns a well-deserved spot in the shopping basket, and a listener’s top five request gives Ash the chance to recall the most memorable times he’s been blocked on social media.