Dees powerhouse Kate Hore joins the pod, and dispels the idea that "perfect" Melbourne can't "get down and dirty" when they need to. Plus she tells us how the team reacted to superstar Tayla Harris's recruitment, and what she wants Daisy Pearce to do next. Also Sharns makes her tips for the upcoming finals clashes, and grades all the sides that missed out using what may be the weirdest grading system in sports media history.

Collingwood's All-Australian Brit Bonnici shares with raw honesty what it's been like in the week following her devastating ACL tear. She tells us how she felt in the days before the injury, and what it means for her livelihood. Plus, she talks about the amazing thing her partner did to give her hope. Also, Sharns and Sam dissect that monster Dees win, and assess the race for the finals.

Carlton's young gun Mimi Hill joins the pod this week! She takes us through exactly what it's like to come back from an ACL injury, and how some AFLW players are paying to outsource their rehab. Plus she talks about seeing Darcy Vescio kick their milestone 50th AFLW goal, and what Darcy's like as a teammate. And Sharni explains why she was worried about the Pies' Britt Bonnici before her ACL injury.

The Australian Football Hall of Fame's first female inductee Debbie Lee joins the pod this week to lay it all out on the table! She tells us the AFLW can be full time "anytime we want", and why she likes a summer season. Plus she explains how she's protecting her players from a COVID-crazy fixture list in her role as the Bulldogs' AFLW boss. Also, Sharni and Sam chop up the Pies/Roos fizzer, and Sharni tells us why athletes and extreme sports shouldn't mix.

Bulldogs captain Ellie Blackburn takes us through the highs of beating the "unbeatable" Crows, and the horror of her first game after her bout of COVID. Plus she tells us why she thinks the league's players are "demanding what they deserve" this season, and what it's like to have Sharni Norder slide into your DMs. And, of course, Sharni and Sam dissect the week's results, including what's going wrong at Carlton and GWS.

The Swans' inaugural AFLW coach Scott Gowans tells us the league's assistant coaches are on just $6000 a season and why that needs to change. Plus he reflects on the sudden end to his tenure at North Melbourne and why he isn't bitter. Sharni and Sam break down the weekend's action, and explain why scoring has waned this season.

AFL General Manager of Inclusion and Social Policy Tanya Hosch takes Sharni and Sam behind the scenes of how the AFL assisted GWS Giants player Haneen Zreika's decision to sit out Pride round, and what it means to be a genuinely inclusive league. Plus Freo's Hayley Miller explains the Dockers' hot start, and tells us exactly how much AFLW players are compensated while playing in a hub.

North Melbourne captain Emma Kearney joins Sharni and Sam this week, and she wants to hold the powers that be to account! The AFL's long-term vision for the women's game is in her crosshairs, as is the Eagles' coach's comments on Pride week. Plus she takes on sexism at work, and talks about the rigours of working and playing during a COVID-affected AFLW season.

Sharni and Sam assess the round two action and chat all things footy with Craig Starcevich. The reigning AFLW premiership coach and Collingwood premiership player questions whether male players will be willing to give up some of their pie when it comes time to professionalise the women's game? And delivers some home truths about the state of the current competition.

Sharni and Sam assess the round one action, and get the exclusive scoop with AFL icon Erin Phillips. She calls for an October season start, and tells us about when she was so overwhelmed by the work/footy/life juggle that she "couldn't breathe". And she says what she'd change about the AFLW, and what her playing future looks like. It's a massive episode of The W this week!