Damian Barrett and Nathan Schmook bring you the latest footy news on AFL Daily.
Jesse Hogan has started the year the way he finished off 2023, in a blaze of glory. He is relishing his third opportunity with the Giants and has never looked happier and healthier at the top level. 
Damo has taken a deep-dive into Collingwood, at 0-2 the Magpies are looking shaky in their premiership defence, is there more than meets the eye?
Andrew Gaff will head back to the WAFL after a career-low 4 disposals, whilst James Sicily is free to lead the Hawks out against the Demons in Round 2. 
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Third time's a charm for Jesse Hogan, Instability at Collingwood?

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AFL Daily's weekly offering of the AFL Daily Round-Table featuring Damian Barrett, Nat Edwards, Sarah Olle and Josh Gabelich.
Every Tuesday afternoon for your commute home, hear the team unpack the biggest talking points in the world of footy. 

Why Damo believes lying is the "first language" of football
Umpire interpretations, has the game ever been harder to officiate?
Why Sarah is a touch skeptical on the Swans
Damo's mid-season review on the Kangaroos
The mid-season nugget from Josh Gabelich
What are we looking forward to this weekend

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ROUND-TABLE: Lying the first language of football, a mid-season draft Barometer check & Damo's mid-season review on the Roos

Damian Barrett and Nathan Schmook bring you the latest footy news on AFL Daily.
Collingwood's injury troubles in the forward line continue with Brodie Mihocek, Mason Cox and Joe Richards all now ruled out for extended periods on the back of the drawn match with Fremantle. A game in which the Dockers missed a golden opportunity to walk away with 4 points on Friday night against the depleted Magpies. 
Is there an opportunity for Brynn Teakle to find his way to Collingwood tomorrow night via the mid-season draft to offer them some respite?
Damo has the latest from the Human Right's Commission after terminating the Hawthorn hearing claiming this issue is "the biggest mess football has seen". 
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Injuries are close to 'tipping-point' at Collingwood, and arguably the "biggest mess" football has see

Damian Barrett and Josh Gabelich bring you the latest footy news on AFL Daily.
Leek Aleer and Mac Andrew took a strong hold on Round 11 which has led to a discussion about the influx of players into the game with South Sudanese heritage.
A week is a long time in footy for the Hawks who turned the tables on last weeks disastrous loss. Geelong have now lost 4 games in a row.
Jordan Ridley looked like he hasn't missed a game, let alone more than 12 months of the season. Is he the missing link to the Bombers premiership puzzle? 
Michael Voss and Damien Hardwick both want to have discussions with the umpire fraternity on the back of the weekend. 
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Aleer & Andrew lead the way for South Sudan, Ridley completes the Bombers puzzle & Vossy is following up with the umps

Damian Barrett and Nat Edwards bring you all the latest footy news on AFL Daily.
A Chad Warner masterclass helped the Swans to their 10th win of the season to sure up top spot on the ladder. The Bulldogs leave Marvel Stadium licking their wounds on the injury front. 
Lachie Schultz walks into a ring of fire tonight at Optus Stadium, facing his former side in his 100th game. 
Brad Scott believes it's time to overhaul the AFL Tribunal, a call that Damo is right behind. And, Campbell Brown gets his right of reply after being on the receiving end of Nat's rants this week about the Hawks. 
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Marvel at the Chad Warner masterclass & the Brown-dog fires back at Nat

Michael Whiting and Nathan Schmook bring you all the latest footy news on AFL Daily.
Our interstate reporters discuss how realistic the interstate sides disadvantage is, and the areas where a competitive balance could be found. Both Fremantle and Gold Coast have been vocal about this issue in the past 24-48 hours.
Will the Dogs re-emerge as a contender tonight against the Swans? 
Essendon will unveil its high-prized recruit at the MCG on Saturday night against the Tigers, and how will the future of footy look from a coaching perspective
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Third time's a charm for Jesse Hogan, Instability at Collingwood?

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