Real Footy

The best footy writers from The Age and Sydney Morning Herald bring you the weekly lowdown on all things AFL.If you like the pod, please take the time to rate & review us on Apple, Spotify or wherever you get your pods. We love to hear from you and it makes it easier for the rest of the podcast world to find us.And, why not become a subscriber? Our supporters power our newsrooms and are critical for the sustainability of news coverage. Becoming a subscriber also gets you exclusive behind-the-scenes content and invitations to special events. Click on the links to subscribe https://subscribe.theage.com.au/ or https://subscribe.smh.com.au/

Real Footy is a sports podcast hosted by Unknown Host, with 100 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80.

Unknown Host hosts Real Footy, a sports show with 100 episodes published.

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  Episode #61

  RIP Wharfie Time: The history and heartbreak of the 2026 grand final

  Sep 27, 202644 minS10

  A four-minute frenzy flipped the 2026 grand final on its head when the Brisbane Lions surged late to destroy Fremantle’s dreams of a maiden AFL premiership. Michael Gleeson, Jake Niall and Peter Ryan were among the 100,023 awestruck footy fans who witnessed it. Hours later, they gather in our studio to analyse the pivotal moments, discuss the future of Lions coach Chris Fagan, rate Kylie Minogue’s pre-match show and tell us who really was the best player on the ground. And we ask what’s next; can the Lions make it four flags in a row and how will the Dockers respond to their traumatic loss? Support the show: https://subscribe.theage.com.au/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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  Episode #60

  Why forgotten Lion could replace Neale

  Sep 23, 202625 minS10

  Lachie Neale’s future hangs in the balance, creating selection quandaries for Brisbane Lions coach Chris Fagan ahead of the grand final against Fremantle. Andrew Wu and Peter Ryan ruminate over the options facing both teams, the vital statistics and match-ups that will shape the game. Will the Lions go back-to-back-to-back or will Fremantle’s purple reign at the MCG? Our tipsters have opposing views on how the game will unfold. Support the show: https://subscribe.theage.com.au/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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  Episode #59

  The Hawks bottled it, now for the grand final

  Sep 21, 202643 minS10

  Free kicks cost Hawthorn in the closing stages of Saturday night’s pulsating preliminary final against the Brisbane Lions. Michael Gleeson, Jake Niall and Caroline Wilson rank the game among the best they’ve seen, but say the Hawks only have themselves to blame for the heartbreaking loss. They also discuss the heated scenes post-match before turning their eye to the Lions and their bid for a slice of history against Fremantle - who are chasing their own landmark victory - in the grand final. Plus, our panellists give their predictions for the AFL's night of nights - the Brownlow Medal. Support the show: https://subscribe.theage.com.au/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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  Episode #58

  Preliminary final predictions and Brownlow forecasts

  Sep 16, 202620 minS10

  Sydney and Hawthorn are well rested and sitting pretty for the AFL preliminary finals, but Andrew Wu and Peter Ryan question whether the week off and hosting rights are the advantage they’re made out to be. Could Fremantle and the Brisbane Lions both pull off an interstate raid, and who will be the main challengers to Nick Daicos for the Brownlow Medal on Monday night? Our tipsters give you all their best predictions. Support the show: https://subscribe.theage.com.au/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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  Episode #57

  How Butters blindsided the Cats and thrilled the Dogs

  Sep 14, 202639 minS10

  Geelong lost their semi-final to Fremantle then had the biggest fish of the trade period jump off their hook when Zak Butters declared he wanted to join the Western Bulldogs. Michael Gleeson, Jake Niall and Caroline Wilson discuss how the Dogs won Butters’ affections, how they’ll now get the deal done and what he’ll mean for their future. Plus, they assess the weekend’s semi-finals and look ahead to this week’s preliminary finals - Sydney vs Fremantle and Hawthorn vs the Brisbane Lions. Support the show: https://subscribe.theage.com.au/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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