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Ahead of their season opener against the Blues tomorrow night Collingwood AFLW star Chloe Molloy joined Gerard to chat about the men's team's win against Carlton on Sunday, her excitement for the first game of the season, her likelihood of playing more midfield minutes this season off the back of a big pre-season, the footy she expects to be played in season seven, what she's up to outside of playing football, and more.

SEN WA's Adam Gilchrist joined Gerard from the Perth studio to talk through Carlton's loss to Collingwood, how other cricketers feel about David Warner's BBL contract, the BBL draft, South Africa's scary bowling attack, Australia's upcoming ODI against Zimbabwe, and more.

Luke Hodge joined Gerard from the Brisbane studio to discuss Alastair Clarkson's decision to coach North Melbourne, the recent turmoil at Essendon, Dayne Zorko's sledge to Harrison Petty, the pressure on Izak Rankine if he gets to Adelaide, and to outline his selections for the awards and All-Australian positions that will be announced tonight.

SEN Chief Sports reporter Sam Edmund briefly joined Gerard in the studio to discuss Xavier Campbell's resignation as Essendon CEO and to explain why he thinks Campbell won't be the last domino to fall at The Hangar.

"Campbell's resignation is the honourable act, and Essendon needs this purge..."

Newly signed North Melbourne coach Alastair Clarkson on what his intentions are with the North Melbourne list, Chief Executive of the AFL Coaches Association Alistair Nicholson after a bruising week centred on Ben Rutten, the return of the Trade Bell with Sam Edmund as Izak Rankine walked out on the Suns, Melbourne Storm Chief Executive Justin Rodski on the prospect of signing Cameron Munster, and Australia's finest modern day actor Guy Pearce in the studio reflecting on what 'Jack Irish' means to him.

Gerard was joined by Alastair Clarkson and Guy Pearce on Tuesday morning.

On Tuesday morning, Gerard's editorial on the power of the coaching appointment (00:30) was followed by the man who had a transformative impact on North Melbourne when he was announced as coach on Friday, in Alastair Clarkson (6:27). After Clarkson finished with him in the studio, he AFL Coaches Association CEO Alistair Nicholson also entered the studio to answer the burning questions surrounding the coaching fraternity at the moment (32:20). The trade bell returned with Sam Edmund (46:41), and after a quick chat with Justin Rodski (1:00:47), internationally renowned actor Guy Pearce joined Gerard in the studio (1:11:09).

Melbourne Storm CEO Justin Rodski joined Gerard to talk about their two recent wins against premiership contenders, their massive membership numbers, the location of the NRL Grand Final, Cameron Munster's playing future, and more.

Internationally renowned actor Guy Pearce joined Gerard in the studio to talk about his appearance on the 'Neighbours' finale, the new series he's filming, the amount of projects he takes on every year, the filming of Iron Man 3, his love for footy and Geelong, and much more.