It took three rounds for a Covid-19 case to rock the footy world. To find out what it all means, we cross to the boundary to speak to Dr Norman Swan. Plus: The unpredictability of season 2020 and the latest on AFLW.

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If you ever needed a reminder that sport is political, footy's second round was it. And what's the point of a pathway if the door isn't open? Plus: Three votes for Matt Rowell, Fumbly McGee and the St Kilda Drive-in.

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Footy's back and the Sanctum is excited. There are philosophical preparations from one club, lessons from 1915 and a treat for Hamilton fans. Guest: Tim Livingstone, General Manager of Football Performance at the Richmond Football Club.

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After a volatile week in the world, people are finding their voices but how can we change the systems to make sure they get heard? Plus: The AFL's focus on mental health and well being.

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We're training in socially distant groups, cleaning the microphones between each use and jigsaw puzzling at high altitude. Footy will be back in a jiffy and so will we.

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Season 2020 part two is ready for lift off. As we await the fixture, questions are asked about privilege, other competitions and comparisons with other industries. Plus: A special fifth quarter to mark what would have been the 2020 Sir Doug Nicholls Round

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Issues such as Dean Laidley, the Adelaide sanctions and that TikTok mop video require nuance, context and balance - but is our footy media able to give that to us? Plus: Natasha Stott Despoja on sport diplomacy and family violence and GWS Giant Haneen Zri

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Everything old is new again - from Billie Jean King's ideas to movie classics. Plus: The legal minefield of Covid-19 and how are AFLW players spending iso?

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A plan for AFL quarantine hubs faces backlash and we line the digital red carpet to catch up with three of the AFLW's best and brightest.

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As we await save the date cards from Gillon McLachlan about a return of footy, we discuss the lessons men's sport might learn from women's sport, player discretions and talk ALFPA AFLW awards. Plus: North Melbourne Football Operations Manager Laura Kane o

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