This week, the blowtorch is on Collingwood's underperforming midfield after their upset loss to North Melbourne. Plus, what the future holds for impressive interim coaches Rhyce Shaw and David Teague, Essendon are back in the finals picture, whispers about Jarman Impey's contract and more.

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Jimmy Bartel, Jake Niall and Michael Gleeson debate whether Alan Richardson has done enough to keep his job as Saints coach, and what parameters he should be judged by. Plus, Collingwood's tall forward experiment, Geelong's track record after the bye, what could happen with the Hawks' list this off-season and much more.

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Michael Gleeson, Jake Niall and Greg Baum talk fan behaviour and the AFL's response, whether the Cats can break a long-running curse this weekend, the structure of the bye rounds and Hawthorn's woes. Plus, Jesse Hogan v the Dees, whispers about Dustin Martin and his housemate and much more.

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Jake Niall, Michael Gleeson and Peter Ryan talk the turnaround at Carlton, whether the Demons will have to make a trade in order to improve, and what the Pies have to change to become a premiership team. Plus, whispers about a veteran and his ultimatum, whether Geelong are truly unstoppable and more.

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We take a look at why Brendon Bolton was sacked, the timing of the decision, and the future for the Blues. What kind of coach should they look for going forward? And how will the decision to sack Bolton affect their list? Plus, Collingwood's problem, why Melbourne should "shut down" their season now and much more.  

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Bob Murphy, Caroline Wilson, Jake Niall and Michael Gleeson look at the coaching landscape in the AFL now that the first domino has fallen. Which club will be the first to make a move? Where should Brad Scott end up? We talk Carlton, Essendon, St Kilda and more. Plus, the Bombers' growing injury list, whispers about Geelong's facilities, disappointment for Melbourne, the 'insult to the people of Tasmania'.

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Catch up on the remarkable events at Arden Street in this special episode of the Real Footy podcast. Jake Niall and Michael Gleeson discuss what Brad Scott's departure could mean for North Melbourne, and other clubs.

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Caroline Wilson, Michael Gleeson and Jake Niall think the problems at Carlton come down to more than just the coach - and the winds of change are set to sweep through Princes Park in the next few months. Plus whispers about Isaac Smith's injury, the impact the federal election will have on the AFL, Richmond's selection dilemma, the Lions' finals chances and much more.

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This week on The Age Real Footy Podcast, Jimmy Bartel, Michael Gleeson and Jake Niall discuss whether it's better to have black-and-white, indisputable rules, or allow umpires to adjudicate with a bit of wiggle room depending on the situation. Plus, Bartel slams the Giants' performance against the Hawks, Richmond's brilliant win, Essendon's structure problem and the panel decides: if you could only pick one, would you choose Cripps or Grundy?

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Michael Gleeson, Jake Niall, Caroline Wilson and Greg Baum take a look at the Blues and ask - was this a blip on the radar of a rising team, or something more worrying - particularly for their coach? Plus, Essendon's goal-scoring problem, Geelong's "moneyball" players, why Carlton v Collingwood isn't a big rivalry these days, whispers about a television faux pas and more.

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