Xavier Ellis and Nick Rynne are back on deck kicking around the round 19 talking points.

This week on the show, they discuss:

Coaching appointments and why the caretakers may not be as good as we think they are.

Richmond hitting their straps at the right time and what that changes.

Fremantle's 'rebuild' era and whether their drafting has actually been any good.

Answering your questions.

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