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SEN Chief Sports reporter Sam Edmund joined Gerard in the studio to talk through Jack Graham's potential departure from Punt Road, Essendon's interest in Jack Bytel, Hunter Clark's likely arrival at North Melbourne, the players who look to be leaving the Suns, Jack Gunston's potential pool to Brisbane, Brodie Grundy's likely move to Melbourne, and more.

AFL Record senior writer Ashley Browne joined Gerard in the studio to talk about the Grand Final Record, what he most enjoyed working on for the special edition, the "keepsake" that is the Premier's Record, and also to share his thoughts on the allegations of racism at Hawthorn.

AFLPA president and Geelong superstar Patrick Dangerfield joined Gerard to talk about his reaction to the allegations of racism made at Hawthorn, why he believes the industry hasn't done its job, what it's like to be involved in grand final week, why he feels like footy has it's "soul" back, how he's mentally preparing for the game, his relationship with Michael Gervais, what the grand final means to him, and more.

Veteran umpire Ray Chamberlain joined Gerard in the studio to discuss the contentious umpiring decisions from the weekend's preliminary finals, including Tom Papley's mark against Darcy Moore, the 50-metre penalty against Jack Ginnivan, the holding the ball decision paid against Brandon Starcevich, and more.

Luke Hodge joined Gerard in the studio to discuss the allegations of racism at Hawthorn detailed by the ABC this morning, including his initial reaction to it, what he saw while he was at the club, the role he played as captain, and more. He then talked about Lance Franklin's contract extension, Joel Selwood's leadership at Geelong, the advice he'd give to Patrick Dangerfield, the importance of being relaxed on grand final day, and more.

"If this is how footy operates, then how can we be so devoted and supportive of it?..."

Gil McLachlan joined Gerard in the studio and shared the concept of the AFL's version of 'Magic Round', and Gerard asked Gil about a potential surprise on grand final day, Nathan Buckley told us who he would've voted for as the coach of the year, Sam Edmund rang the Trade Bell on the Gold Coast's pending strategy, and Victorian cricket coach Chris Rogers revealed James Pattinson will be missing this summer.

Gerard was joined in the studio by Nathan Buckley and Gillon McLachlan on Tuesday.

On Tuesday morning, Gerard's editorial on Lance Franklin's contract extension and the coach of the year (00:32) was followed by Gillon McLachlan's arrival in the studio where the AFL CEO shared plenty of interesting news regarding the future of the league (6:01). Gerard was then joined by Nathan Buckley, who talked about the coaches competing against each other in the 2022 grand final (30:16). He went 'Across the Divide' with Andrew Voss (1:05:45) before ringing the Trade Bell with Sam Edmund (1:20:51), and lastly he was joined by Victorian coach Chris Rogers in the studio (1:33:57).

As his tenure as the AFL CEO draws close to its end, Gillon McLachlan joined Gerard in the studio to talk about reading votes at the Brownlow, Lance Franklin's extension with the Swans, why this is the best season this century, the likely introduction of a 'magic round' next year, music after goals at the ground, how he's imagining the grand final parade will look on Friday, why a team in Tasmania is looking promising, the probable introduction of a mid-season trade period, Brad Scott's chances of coaching Essendon, a potential surprise in the half-time entertainment, and more.