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May 18, 2026 1 hr

AFL: Have the Demons (unknowingly) cracked the 'rebuild' code?

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This week, the team discusses Melbourne's almost 'accidental' rebuild and how it could work for other teams. Plus, a look at the Bulldogs and North's lean run of form, an update on St Kilda's improvement, and a bit of Pendles chat as well! Join Matt Walsh, Jake Michaels, and Champion Data's Christian Joly on the ESPN Footy Podcast. 00:00 Intro and Something You Noticed 09:30 Demons, why haven't they been worked out? 13:30 Have they cracked the rebuild code 23:10 North Melbourne - underwhelming? 30:00 Western Bulldogs - how bad it's become 36:50 Saints - have they improved yet?! 42:55 Our favourite footy journeyman 45:35 Pendles chat (and his wine?!) 51:10 Is the hype justified or is it hyperbole? 58:10 Hirdy choked on some meat!

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