Andrew Wu and Peter Ryan try to predict round three in this week's edition of the expert tips podcast. Is it worth the risk to tip the Pies at the Gabba? Which game is not as straightforward as it might look, and which team might give their more favoured opponents a fright? And will lightning strike twice on one of the biggest upsets of 2023?

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Michael Gleeson, Caroline Wilson and Jake Niall discuss how the Pies have been worked out and the players who have struggled to start the new season. Plus, Essendon's big issue, the worry about Hawthorn and have the Bulldogs answered their critics with the win over Gold Coast? 

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Andrew Wu gets on the front foot and Peter Ryan applauds him for it as they tip round two. Can the Pies improve against the Saints after a shaky start to their premiership defence? Plus, which game has split our experts, and which do they think will be tight?

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Michael Gleeson, Caroline Wilson and Sam McClure discuss the stumbling 2023 grand finalists, Clayton Oliver's star turn for the Demons and the upside for Carlton. Plus, the issues at the Bulldogs and the challenge ahead for Luke Beveridge, the formidable Swans, how the Saints impressed and much more. 

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Andrew Wu and Peter Ryan get controversial with their locks of the week as they tip round one. Which game will give us an insight into what will happen in September? Can the Pies get out of pre-season mode? And will the Demons suffer the same old on-field struggles this week? 

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Michael Gleeson, Caroline Wilson and Jake Niall discuss Carlton's comeback win over the Lions, from Brisbane's issues to the most impressive Blues performances. Plus, whether "opening round" was a success, Collingwood's defensive problems and are Richmond caught in the twilight zone?  

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Andrew Wu and Peter Ryan are back to guide you through their tips for opening round - and give a key piece of advice for the year. Have Melbourne fixed what needed repairing? Can the Blues overcome their injuries in their preliminary final rematch? And will lack of star power hurt Richmond against the Suns? 

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Michael Gleeson, Jake Niall and Sam McClure discuss the biggest stories of the off-season and get out the crystal ball ahead of the season proper. The Blues are a talented team. Should they be confident of a top-four finish? What is Essendon's 20-year-long issue? How will Adem Yze go in his first year as senior coach at Richmond? And can Collingwood go back-to-back? 

Watch Jake's chat with Scott Pendlebury: https://www.theage.com.au/sport/afl/the-director-s-cut-watching-collingwood-s-historic-grand-final-win-with-scott-pendlebury-20240214-p5f4yv.html

Read Michael's piece on Damien Hardwick and the Suns: https://www.theage.com.au/sport/afl/hardwick-on-why-he-left-tigers-feeling-reinvigorated-and-the-sun-with-potential-to-be-special-20240220-p5f6ak.html

Read the full set of predictions from our experts: https://www.theage.com.au/sport/afl/hungrier-than-ever-our-experts-preview-the-afl-season-20240226-p5f7vh.html

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Peter Ryan and Marc McGowan dissect the deals that went through on a busy deadline day, from the trade that came down to the last 30 seconds to some of the more interesting choices made by clubs. Which deal that didn't get done will be a big watch for next season? Should there be a loyalty bonus for players who stick with one club? Which team had the best trade period? And if you thought it was a stretch to get Viv Richards mentioned in Tuesday's podcast, you'll love the Judi Dench shoutout today.

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Peter Ryan and Jake Niall discuss Hawthorn's interest in Jack Ginnivan, how likely it is that the deal gets done and what it would take to get it over the line. Plus, the four-club deal that will get Paddy Dow and Nick Coffield to new homes, whether Harrison Petty is any chance of leaving Melbourne and much more, including ... a mention of Viv Richards?

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