The Trade Off

Eddie McGuire and Jimmy Bartel reveal where they think the game is going to protect players health and wellbeing, they debate the upcoming 'Gather Round and praise Damian Hardwick's genius.

Discussion: Why are AFL players treated as guilty as soon as a story about them is in the media?

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Eddie McGuire and Jimmy Bartel discuss whether clubs like Port Adelaide and Richmond have been able to make the tough decisions, what is wrong with Geelong and Jimmy gives his thoughts on THAT Carlton free kick.

The boys also debate whether or not there is space in the AFL for players to be 'activists'. 

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Eddie McGuire and Jimmy Bartel debate the AFL's non-decision on the Grand Final timeslot and Jimmy goes into bat for the Melbourne captain.

Eddie also sheds some light on the latest 'chip' technology being put into footballs that will change the game.

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Eddie McGuire and Jimmy Bartel celebrate a great first round of football, and the buzz it created, particularly in Melbourne.

They also discuss the biggest issue in the game, concussion, with Jimmy sharing his thoughts on another former Geelong star coming forward with a complaint.

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Eddie McGuire and Jimmy Bartel waste no time in delivering big news about the AFL's plans to compensate past players and debate the relevance of themed rounds.

Jimmy gives his thoughts on what a 'pass mark' is for new GWS coach Adam Kingsley and on who will make regular appearances in his weekly votes, The Bartel.

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Every Monday, Eddie McGuire and Jimmy Bartel set the footy agenda for the week ahead and discuss the issues of the games just played.

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