Best ESPN AU/NZ Podcasts (2024)

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Round 16 Preview - The Smokehouse 1:05:03

4h ago1:05:03

1:05:03

The boys are live in the Temple of Boom to preview the U19's Origin before the return of 'What About This Bloke?' (07:33), a full preview of the weekend's action (15:55), and finishing with some sad news (50:25). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy ESPN AU/NZ, Nick Campton, Matt Bungard

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Red Time: The recruit of the year; Swans on upset alert 24:36

10h ago24:36

24:36

On Red Time this week, Matt Walsh and Jarryd Barca discuss who the recruit of the year has been after 14 rounds, analyse what the Demons need to do without Christian Petracca for the rest of the season, chat yet another fixture quirk, and preview a monster weekend of games. Plus, there is one team in addition to Sydney nailing Champion Data's premi…

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Umpiring decisions have 'cost games'; Hall of Fame discussion 1:07:55

1d ago1:07:55

1:07:55

RoCo and Rocket discuss the 'unfortunate' reality that wrong umpiring decisions late in close games that have affected results, break down this year's Hall of Fame class, and preview every game of Round 15. Join Rohan Connolly and Rodney Eade on the Footyology Podcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

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The Short Corner: Power, Protest, and Players Associations with Gaby Garton 1:08:26

2d ago1:08:26

1:08:26

CW: 38th to 44th minute - Abuse, harassment and trauma in sport governance discussed. Our conversation with Gaby Garton continues our series profiling research about women's football. Angela Christian-Wilkes and Gaby discuss the intersections between her ethnographic research on Argentinean women's football, her role with the World Players Associat…

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AFL: Teams with the best 'run of goals'; Bont's Brownlow revenge? 1:02:44

2d ago1:02:44

1:02:44

This week, the team looks piling on goals in quick succession, discusses Bont's season (and why it's second only to Gaz), and dives into taggers again, plus one of the all-time footy journeymen, more bye team analysis, and more! Join Matt Walsh, Jarryd Barca, and Champion Data's Christian Joly on the ESPN Footy Podcast. Learn more about your ad cho…

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Round 15 Review - T.A.O.C.M.B.T.C.J.R 1:32:25

3d ago1:32:25

1:32:25

The boys run the rule over all of the changes for Origin II before a full recap of the weekend's action (29:27), including a huge win for Souths (39:20), The Storm putting on a show (01:00:11) and one of the bravest wins of the year from Manly (01:14:15). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

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Finding solutions for the future of Australian rugby 1:01:00

3d ago1:01:00

1:01:00

Sam Bruce and Christy Doran wrap up the Super Rugby semifinals, discussing where it went wrong for the Brumbies and what their lack of physicality means for the Wallabies; they then turn their attention to Carter Gordon's shock defection to the NRL and debate just how much of a loss he is; before they then talk the looming Wallabies squad announcem…

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Round 15 Preview - Ten Point Bomb 1:35:27

7d ago1:35:27

1:35:27

The boys begin the show with a list of potential changes for Origin 2 before an announcement on the name of the studio (19:34), a recap of Thursday night's game (21:48) and then a full preview of the weekend (38:37) before finishing with some news of the week (01:16:40), as ESPN Scrum Reset's Sam Bruce joins to discuss the code switch of Wallaby Ca…

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Red Time: International Rules should be 'left in the past'; Celebrating Dusty 23:46

7d ago23:46

23:46

On Red Time this week, Matt Walsh and Jarryd Barca go head-to-head debating the potential return of the International Rules Series between Australia and Ireland, discuss why the AFL should stop clarifying contentious umpiring decisions, share their favourite Dustin Martin moment ahead of his 300th game this week, and much more! Learn more about you…

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Rocket on why teams need to employ more taggers; Round 14 previewed 1:06:11

8d ago1:06:11

1:06:11

RoCo and Rocket discuss the role of the tagger in modern footy, with Rocket asking for even more clamps to be put on star players. Plus, a look at Dusty's 300th, and a discussion on the Swans, and the spluttering Demons. Plus, they preview every Round 14 game. Join Rohan Connolly and Rodney Eade on the Footyology podcast. Learn more about your ad c…

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Can Australian rugby survive another meagre broadcast deal? 58:27

9d ago58:27

58:27

Sam Bruce and Christy Doran wrap up a predictable weekend of Super Rugby quarterfinal action, and then look ahead to the semifinals where the Brumbies will look to end Australia's finals drought in New Zealand; they then turn their attention to the competition's immediate and longer-term future, ponder what a national club competition could look li…

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AFL: Crows' woes laid bare; analysing the bye teams 1:03:42

9d ago1:03:42

1:03:42

This week, we look at the Crows' 'unsustainable' numbers, the Hawks' excellent past six weeks, and look at how positions like 'winger' and 'general forward' are determined at Champion Data. Plus mid-season analysis on every bye team. Join Matt Walsh, Jarryd Barca, and Champion Data's Christian Joly on the ESPN Footy Podcast. Learn more about your a…

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Round 14 Review - Who Gets The Ball? 1:25:50

10d ago1:25:50

1:25:50

The boys recap Thursday night's incredible Maroons victory in Newcastle before a full recap of the weekend's NRL action (10:38) including a superb Souths win (22:21), a gutsy showing in Brisbane from the Sharks (43:12) and a Long Weekend thriller for the Bulldogs (01:09:45). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

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Red Time: We're still not convinced by these 'top eight' teams... 30:21

14d ago30:21

30:21

On Red Time this week, our trusty video guy from the control room Alex Hatzikostas stepped up to the plate (well, the desk) to join Jake Michaels while our regular hosts Matt and Jarryd were unavailable, discussing the top eight teams they still don't trust, the bottom 10 teams they do trust, why Dusty should have played on Thursday night, and the …

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State of Origin I Review - Like Nothing Else 1:11:48

14d ago1:11:48

1:11:48

The boys recap a chaotic State of Origin opener and of course dissect the sending off of Joseph Sua'ali'i among everything else that happened and discuss what New South Wales have to change for Game Two, before a preview of tonight's second game in the Women's Origin series (38:20) and a full preview of the weekend's NRL action (44:23). Learn more …

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'Fairest' aspect of awards 'should be looked at'; Round 13 previewed 1:07:24

15d ago1:07:24

1:07:24

RoCo and Rocket discuss whether the AFL should change the criteria of awards to exclude the 'fairest' aspect, look at how holding the ball was umpired after the rule tweak, and preview every game of Round 13. Join Rohan Connolly and Rodney Eade on the Footyology podcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

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Tillies in Paris 53:06

15d ago53:06

53:06

ESPN's The Far Post is here to dissect the Matildas Olympic squad! Join Anna Harrington, Sam Lewis, Angela Christian-Wilkes, and Marissa Lordanic as we discuss who made the cut, who was unlucky to miss out, and the two injury clouds. We also chat about how to get the best out of Mary Fowler, the Matildas' second game against China, what we learned …

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The end of the Rebels ... and Marky Mark? 1:02:09

16d ago1:02:09

1:02:09

Sam Bruce and Christy Doran reflect on a massive week in Australian rugby, breaking down the decision to cut Melbourne Rebels from Super Rugby Pacific, why it is both the right and wrong call, and where the Rebels' best players might wind up in 2025; they then turn their attention to the Super Rugby quarterfinals and whether the Reds can become the…

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AFL: Could Daicos end up as GOAT? (hear us out!); Dees unpacked 1:01:13

16d ago1:01:13

1:01:13

This week, we look at the Demons' inconsistent first half of the year, while Jake makes the case that Nick Daicos might have the highest ceiling of any midfielder in history. Plus 100X updates on the league's best players, and we analyse the teams on the bye. Join Matt Walsh, Jake Michaels, and Champion Data's Christian Joly on the ESPN Footy Podca…

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State of Origin I Preview - The Tedesco Gambit 1:24:10

18d ago1:24:10

1:24:10

The boys preview Origin I including the shock Dylan Edwards news, before a full recap of the weekend's action. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy ESPN AU/NZ, Nick Campton, Matt Bungard

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Sentient Traffic Cone 44:14

19d ago44:14

44:14

ESPN's The Far Post is here to dissect the Matildas late draw with China in Adelaide. Join Sam Lewis, Angela Christian-Wilkes, and Marissa Lordanic as we discuss Tony Gustavsson's starting lineup, what we gleaned from this match, Caitlin Foord's injury, and whether any Olympic squad questions were answered. Follow The Far Post on Twitter, Facebook,…

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Round 13 Preview - New Beginnings 1:03:00

21d ago1:03:00

1:03:00

For the first time in the new studio, the boys recap Thursday's win for Parra and then another round of 'What About This Bloke?' (14:05) before a preview all of the weekend's games (22:49) and some news of the week (47:56). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy ESPN AU/NZ, Nick Campton, Matt Bungard

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AFL Mid-Season Draft special: Who was the steal of the draft? 27:31

21d ago27:31

27:31

In a special episode of the podcast, ESPN's draft expert Jasper Chellappah joins Jake and Jarryd to unwrap the 2024 Mid-Season Draft, including who your club picked up and which players can have an immediate AFL impact this season. Plus, which team pulled off the biggest 'steal'? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

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We're 'going overboard' on umps; every Round 12 game previewed 1:07:08

22d ago1:07:08

1:07:08

RoCo and Rocket discuss the state of umpiring in the face of widespread criticism, plus are all 'byes' made equal? They also preview every upcoming game in Round 12 of the AFL. Join Rohan Connolly and Rodney Eade on the Footyology Podcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

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NZ Rugby's attempt to be more like Australia 59:51

23d ago59:51

59:51

Sam Bruce is joined by TVNZ's Ollie Ritchie to break down the big issues in New Zealand rugby, including the Crusaders' extraordinary week and Rob Penney's future, whether a "Giteau Law" is needed in the wake of another young departure, the prospect of All Blacks-Springboks tours as early as 2026, and the potential for a "civil war" as the game is …

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AFL: End of the two ruck era? Biggest 'turnover merchants' revealed 1:06:13

23d ago1:06:13

1:06:13

This week, we look at the players whose turnovers get punished the most, analyse whether playing two rucks is a help or hindrance, and examine home vs. away form. Plus, is Chad Warner worth $1.5 million per year? Join Matt Walsh, Jake Michaels, and Champion Data's Christian Joly on the ESPN Footy Podcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit meg…

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A Catch-up Yap 1:17:16

23d ago1:17:16

1:17:16

ESPN's The Far Post is back for a catch-up pod after a couple of weeks off. Join Sam Lewis, Marissa Lordanic, Angela Christian-Wilkes as we discuss the ALW All Stars vs. Arsenal and everything surrounding the game, the Matildas squad for the games against China, Brazil earning the hosting rights for the 2027 World Cup. Plus we chat Sam Kerr officia…

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Round 12 Review - Selection Sunday 1:13:08

24d ago1:13:08

1:13:08

The boys run the rule over both of the State of Origin teams before a recap of the weekend's games (25:40), including a big win for the Roosters (36:33), a rare win for Souths (50:01) and another brave showing from the Warriors (01:03:34). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

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Round 12 Preview - An 8-Xer 1:33:41

27d ago1:33:41

1:33:41

The boys recap a fantastic win for Canterbury before picking their Origin teams (12:41), followed by another round of 'What About This Bloke?' (39:30) and a preview of the weekend's action (46:09) before finishing with some news (01:24:44). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

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Red Time: Are AFL games too long?; A midseason trade period would be 'unfair' 40:33

28d ago40:33

40:33

On Red Time this week, Jarryd and Jake assess why we're seeing so many soft tissue injuries this season, debate the idea of a midseason trade period, discuss which teams have the best one-two player combos, and put the spotlight on the teams that are under the most pressure to perform this weekend. Plus, is Harley Reid a top 50 player in the game? …

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Injuries galore - are games too long? Plus every Round 11 game previewed 1:20:15

29d ago1:20:15

1:20:15

RoCo discuss whether games need to be shortened to combat injuries in our game, plus ask why Indigenous representation at the top level is dropping, and preview every game of Round 11. Join Rohan Connolly and Rodney Eade on the Footyology Podcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

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How are the Waratahs back here -- AGAIN? 55:19

1M ago55:19

55:19

Sam Bruce and Christy Doran pick apart Round 13 of Super Rugby Pacific, breaking down the controversial finish to the Brumbies-Crusaders thriller and the sparkling performances from Rob Valetini and Tom Wright; they then dig into the Waratahs' mess, pondering who deserves the blame and how they might navigate their way forward; they also share thei…

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Magic Round Review - Do The Worm 1:46:38

1M ago1:46:38

1:46:38

The boys are back, albeit a day late, to recap all the action at Magic Round including a crazy Knights win (24:51), the Warriors taking over Brisbane (51:20) and some news of the week (01:23:17). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy ESPN AU/NZ, Nick Campton, Matt Bungard

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AFL: All things 'running bounce'; just how good is Harley Reid? 1:03:43

1M ago1:03:43

1:03:43

This week, the team discusses Sydney's flag favouritism and how far the gap is between them and the 'next best' team is. Plus, we talk Harley Reid's start to his career, all things 'running bounce' after the Izak Rankine decision, Port's fast finish over Hawthorn, and more! Join Matt Walsh, Jake Michaels, and Champion Data's Christian Joly on the E…

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Magic Round Preview - Can You Feel It? 1:24:21

1M ago1:24:21

1:24:21

The boys recap a big win for New South Wales in front of a record crowd, before another round of 'What About This Bloke?' (15:17), the team announcements for City vs Country (25:04) and a full preview of Magic Round (34:15). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy ESPN AU/NZ, Nick Campton, Matt Bungard

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Red Time: Curnow the greatest forward since...?; Thursday night footy debate 33:57

1M ago33:57

33:57

On Red Time this week, Jarryd and Jake debate Thursday night footy, ask where Charlie Curnow belongs when ranking the best modern day key forwards, discuss Todd Viney's comments about draft assistance, Chris Scott's umpiring criticism, and heaps more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

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Major concussion changes coming? Plus every Round 10 game previewed 1:14:11

1M ago1:14:11

1:14:11

This week, RoCo and Rocket discuss the hot topics of the week, including the fixture release for the rest of the season, the threat concussion poses to the game (and players' careers), and Ross Lyon's 'neutered dogs' comments. Join Rohan Connolly and Rodney Eade on the Footyology Podcast. PREVIEWS: Gold Coast vs. Geelong - 23:00 Sydney vs. Carlton …

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AFL: We were wrong about the Bombers; 'Darwin Suns' analysed 50:42

1M ago50:42

50:42

This week, the team discusses the legitimacy of Essendon's finals push amid a hot run, plus we talk the 'Darwin Suns', Melbourne's front half woes, and even touch on the NBA Draft lottery. Join Matt Walsh, Jake Michaels, and Champion Data's Christian Joly on the ESPN Footy Podcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

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At last! The Law reform world rugby needs 1:11:38

1M ago1:11:38

1:11:38

Sam Bruce and Christy Doran break down Round 12 of Super Rugby Pacific, praising the Reds' fightback against the Rebels; they lament the loss of Harry Wilson to injury and ponder the Wallabies back-row implications; they delve into the Waratahs' unprecedented run with injury in the front-row and wonder what the issue is; they spruik the merits of a…

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Round 10 Review - What Are Midichlorians? 1:45:59

1M ago1:45:59

1:45:59

The boys recap all of the weekend's action including another strong win for Brisbane (17:22), a pathetic loss for Souths (36:22), a superb win for Cronulla (50:54) and the Roosters looking rampant (01:04:21) before some discussion about NRL expansion (01:25:15) and a preview of Thursday night's State of Origin (01:33:26). Learn more about your ad c…

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Round 10 Preview - The White Dragon 1:33:47

1M ago1:33:47

1:33:47

Campo returns as Scott Bailey of AAP joins the show to dissect the fall of his beloved Sea Eagles before another round of 'What About This Bloke?' (21:11) and a full preview of the weekend including a bounceback opportunity for Brisbane (37:50), another week of horror for Souths (51:44) and a must-win for the Titans in the XXXX Derby (01:12:40) bef…

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Red Time: Powell comments ‘pathetic’; who is the most underrated player? 34:11

1M ago34:11

34:11

On Red Time this week, Jarryd and Jake react to the breaking news that Wil Powell was handed a five-game ban for using an anti-gay slur, as well as reports the AFL is considering a proposal which would see non-playing players of a Grand Final-winning team be awarded a 'premiership ring'. Meanwhile, they also reveal this year's most underrated playe…

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Richmond's wild free kick disparity; Should we have a send-off rule? 1:21:07

2M ago1:21:07

1:21:07

RoCo and Rocket discuss the big news items of the week including the 'massive difference' in Richmond's free kick tally, unpack all things Luke Beveridge and the Bulldogs, and ask whether it's time for a send-off rule after it was put back on the agenda by John Longmire following Callum Brown's bump on Tom McCartin. Plus, they preview every upcomin…

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AFL: Top eight changes we'll see; best kicks from outside 50 revealed 57:54

2M ago57:54

57:54

This week on the ESPN Footy Podcast, Christian explains why Bayley Fritsch's goal was NOT the best of the weekend, analyses which players (current and past) are the best shots at goal from beyond the arc, and gives us an update on Scott Pendlebury's 10,000 possession record. The team also debate how many changes we will see to the top eight from he…

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Is Carter Gordon Australia's best 10? 1:06:52

2M ago1:06:52

1:06:52

Brittany Mitchell and Christy Doran go around the grounds reflecting on important Round 11 Super Rugby Pacific results, praising the efforts from the Reds and look at the Brumbies forward pack issues, before questioning whether Carter Gordon is Australia's form flyhalf, then turn to Australia's latest Sevens results. Learn more about your ad choice…

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Wouldn't Buy The DVD 1:10:03

2M ago1:10:03

1:10:03

Sydney FC won an record-breaking, history-making fifth A-League Women's title and ESPN's The Far Post dissect all the on field and off field talking points from the Grand Final. Join Sam Lewis, Anna Harrington, Marissa Lordanic, Angela Christian-Wilkes as we discuss the average game, Indi Dos Santos and Shea Connors' moment of brilliance, and what …

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Round 9 Review - Up The Dargons 1:36:13

2M ago1:36:13

1:36:13

Nick Campton is away so News Corp's Martin Gabor joins the show to recap the weekend, including another impressive Roosters win (14:22), the Storm sneaking home (34:42) and a gritty Knights showing (55:01) before finishing with some news (01:20:50). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

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Round 9 Preview - Desperate Times 1:09:32

2M ago1:09:32

1:09:32

The boys recap Thursday's training run for Penrith before another round of 'What About This Bloke?' (16:30) and then a full preview of the weekend, including a full-strength Broncos for the first time in forever (34:33) and another chapter in the XXXX Derby (46:04) before finishing with some news of the week (01:00:26). Learn more about your ad cho…

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Red Time: Who is the current face of the AFL? 34:00

2M ago34:00

34:00

On Red Time this week, Jarryd and Jake discuss who they think is the face of the AFL today, ask if the Showdown is now the game's best rivalry, heap praise on 'the best coach of the modern era', and heaps more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy ESPN AU/NZ

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Are the Pies about to ‘fall off a cliff’? Higgins decision unpacked 1:14:37

2M ago1:14:37

1:14:37

RoCo and Rocket discuss the big news items of the week, including the Tribunal’s decision to uphold Jack Higgins’ three-match suspension, dissect Collingwood’s ageing list, and praise the Cats and Swans for their perennial finals success. Plus, they preview every upcoming game in Round 8 of the 2024 AFL season. Join Rohan Connolly and Rodney Eade o…

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