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Footy Focus Podcast
by Footy Focus Podcast
Shanaka & Shehan (Sri Lankan-Australian, Accountant & Architect, Port & Roos fans) discuss all things AFL.
Episodes
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PA Finals Preview & NM Season Review
Port final VS Cats Preview North Melbourne's year in review Trade targets Draftee watch
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Footy Focus Podcast Episode 2 - 2022 AFL NATIONAL DRAFT RECAP
Recorded on Wednesday 30 November 2022 NORTH MELBOURNE RECAP - Did Roos select the best 2 players outside of Ashcroft? - Will Sheezel be the next elite forward-mid? - Can Wardlaw add to the LDU & Simpkin-led midfield? - Are the key forward stocks deep enough to bypass Cadman? PORT ADELAIDE RECAP…
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Footy Focus Podcast Episode 19 - JHF AND THE MEGA TRADE
Recorded on Wednesday 19 October 2022 - Shez's initial reaction as a North supporter - Naks's thoughts as a Port supporter - Was JHF always going to request trade back to SA? - Who's the blame - North Melbourne or JHF? - Did Roos have to trade him? - Was the Clarko investigation the tipping point...
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Footy Focus Podcast Episode 18 - ROUND 22 REVIEW/AA PREVIEW
Recorded on Wednesday 24 August 2022 TALKING POINTS - Shez's take on Clarko hire as Roos supporter - Dons failed Clarko pursuit & board overhaul - Kingsley finally secures senior coaching gig GAME REVIEWS NORTH MELBOURNE VS GOLD COAST - Team checks out post-Clarko high - LDU caps off runaway B &…
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Footy Focus Podcast Episode 17 - ROUND 21 REVIEW/ROUND 22 PREVIEW
Recorded on Wednesday 17 August 2022 TALKING POINTS - Dons makes late play for Clarko & throw spanner in Roos pursuit - Would you pick Dons or Roos? - Koch backflips & guarantees Hinkley's position in 2022 GAME REVIEWS NORTH MELBOURNE VS ADELAIDE - Cunnington's return a season highlight…
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Footy Focus Podcast Episode 16 - ROUND 20 REVIEW/ROUND 21 PREVIEW
Recorded on Wednesday 10 August 2022 TALKING POINTS - We discuss the 2018 Adelaide camp fall out - Should Pyke get another senior coaching gig? - Is Clarko to Roos a done deal? GAME REVIEWS PORT ADELAIDE VS RICHMOND - Red time goals costly again - Nank exposes Port's ruck stocks - Burgoyne shows...
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Footy Focus Podcast Episode 15 - ROUND 20 REVIEW/ROUND 21 PREVIEW
Recorded on Wednesday 3 August 2022 TALKING POINTS - Naks discusses if should Port play Amon with finals out of reach - Shez pays tribute to Selwood & his 350 game milestone GAME REVIEWS PORT ADELAIDE VS COLLINGWOOD - Last few minutes of 1st quarter give up huge momentum swing - Butters's best…
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Footy Focus Podcast Episode 14 - ROUND 18 REVIEW/ROUND 19 PREVIEW
Recorded on Wednesday 27 July 2022 TALKING POINTS - AFL changes interpretation of high tackles GAME REVIEWS NORTH MELBOURNE VS HAWTHORN - Gunston's 6 goal bag & Larkey's absence telling - 1st quarter & -30 i50 deficit the most disappointing aspects NORTH MELBOURNE DRAFT - Shez outlines case for...
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Footy Focus Podcast Episode 13 - ROUND 17 REVIEW/ROUND 18 PREVIEW
Recorded on Wednesday 20 July 2022 TALKING POINTS - Shez outlines why Roos deserve priority picks - Naks reaponds to Hinkley vitriol on social media GAME REVIEWS NORTH MELBOURNE VS RICHMOND - Roos win 1st match in 14 weeks - Zurhaar star of the show including the game winner - Simpkin's best game...
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Footy Focus Podcast Episode 12 - ROUND 16 REVIEW/ROUND 17 PREVIEW
Recorded on Wednesday 13 July 2022 TALKING POINTS - Shez discuss Roos & Noble parting ways - Was Noble set up to fail? Did his relationships with players cost him the job? Who should be the next coach? Will priority pick/s be part of sell? - What can be done about ducking free kicks? GAME REVIEWS...
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Footy Focus Podcast Episode 11 - ROUND 15 REVIEW/ROUND 16 PREVIEW
Recorded on Wednesday 6 July 2022 TALKING POINTS - Shez goes in-depth on Roos predicament - Are the big losses down to system or talent? - Should priority pick/s be awarded? - Which experienced players should be chased? GAME REVIEWS NORTH MELBOURNE VS GEELONG - LDU continues breakout season in...
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Footy Focus Podcast Episode 10 - ROUND 14 REVIEW/ROUND 15 PREVIEW
Recorded on Wednesday 29 June 2022 TALKING POINTS - Shez discusses Geoff Walsh returning to Roos in advisory role - Should Roos split pick 1 this season? - AFL belatedly change protected area rule GAME REVIEWS NORTH MELBOURNE VS ADELAIDE - 10th consecutive loss with minimum 47 point margin sets...
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Footy Focus Podcast Episode 9 - ROUND 14 REVIEW/ROUND 15 PREVIEW
Recorded on Tuesday June 21 2022 TALKING POINTS - We discuss another De Goey off-field indiscretion - Plus Ebert made a legend & Harvey inducted into HOF GAME REVIEWS PORT ADELAIDE VS SYDNEY - Tackling pressure & intensity key to win - 6 goal blitz to start 2nd half ends contest - Marshall...
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Footy Focus Podcast Episode 8 - ROUND 13 REVIEW/ROUND 14 PREVIEW
TALKING POINTS - We discuss the May Melksham fight - Plus Shez responds to media conjecture about Horne-Francis GAME REVIEWS PORT ADELAIDE VS RICHMOND - Butchering ball i50 costs any chance of win & finals - No recognized ruck reaps dividends by winning clearances - Marshall continues breakout...
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Footy Focus Podcast Episode 7 - ROUND 12 REVIEW/ROUND 13 PREVIEW
Recorded on Tuesday 7 June 2022 TALKING POINTS - We discuss the flag credentials of Fremantle & Brisbane GAME REVIEW NORTH MELBOURNE VS GOLD COAST - Another 60+ point loss highlighted by lack of pressure - 2nd quarter ruins promising start - JHF goal of the season contender the bright spot - More...
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Footy Focus Podcast Episode 6 - ROUND 11 REVIEW/ROUND 12 PREVIEW
Recorded on Tuesday 31 May 2022 TALKING POINTS - We discuss Hinkley's tenure at Port & increasing discontent from supporters ROUND 11 REVIEW NORTH MELBOURNE VS ST KILDA - Another 50 point loss after week of turmoil - No tagger on Hill & Sinclair proves costly - Goldstein stands up against Ryder &...
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Footy Focus Podcast Episode 5 - ROUND 10 REVIEW/ROUND 11 PREVIEW
Recorded on Tuesday 25 May 2022 TALKING POINTS - We discuss the Roos's recruiting team exodus, disenchantment with Noble & players putting off contract talks ROUND 10 REVIEW PORT ADELAIDE VS GEELONG - Huge opportunity blown to square ledger - Allir comprehensively beaten again by elite forward -...
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Footy Focus Podcast Episode 4 - ROUND 4 REVIEW/ROUND 5 PREVIEW
Recorded on Wednesday 14 April 2022 TALKING POINTS - Our teams occupy bottom 2 - We discuss hands in the back + running past man on the mark - Plus Ryder's 2 match ban ROUND 4 REVIEW PORT ADELAIDE VS MELBOURNE - Keepings off game plan didn't give us a chance - Poor kicking at goal again - Kicking...
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Footy Focus Podcast 2022 Episode 3 - ROUND 3 REVIEW/ROUND 4 PREVIEW
Recorded on Wednesday 14 April 2022 TALKING POINTS - Our teams occupy bottom 2 - We discuss hands in the back + running past man on the mark - Plus Ryder's 2 match ban ROUND 4 REVIEW PORT ADELAIDE VS MELBOURNE - Keepings off game plan didn't give us a chance - Poor kicking at goal again - Kicking...
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Footy Focus Podcast 2022 Episode 3 - ROUND 2 REVIEW/ROUND 3 PREVIEW
Recorded on Tuesday 30 March 2022 TALKING POINTS - Buddy the last player to kick 1000 goals? - Should the Eagles Roos game have been played? ROUND 2 REVIEW PORT ADELAIDE VS HAWTHORN - Port don't show up for 2nd home game in a row - Concede 4 goals from kick-ins after 6 total in 2022 H & A - Boak,...
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Footy Focus Podcast 2022 - Episode 1 - ROUND 1 REVIEW/ROUND 2 PREVIEW
Recorded on Monday 21 March 2022 TALKING POINTS - Docherty's inspirational return - Remarkable debuts from mature agers Jack Hayes & Nick Martin - Our thoughts on Beveridge's tirade on Tom Morris - Plus Fox Sports sacking Morris for homophobic, sexist & racist comments towards ex-colleague ROUND…
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Footy Focus Podcast Ep 31 - PORT ADELAIDE 2021 SEASON REVIEW
Recorded on 6th December 2021 PORT ADELAIDE SEASON REVIEW - Allir AA CHB after shrewd recruitment - List depth enables top 2 finish despite 15 surgeries on list - Prelim final a massive fail & blows another flag opportunity - Will Butters, Duursma, Rozee & Bergman provide more midfield support? -...
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Footy Focus Podcast Ep 30 - NORTH MELBOURNE 2021 SEASON REVIEW
28th November 2021 NORTH MELBOURNE SEASON REVIEW - Was it the best wooden spoon season in recent memory? - Positional changes for Ziebell, Hall & Turner works wonders - Is Simpkin ready to captain after maiden B & F win? - The player that needs a big 2022 after his 2020 career year - Can...
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Footy Focus Podcast Ep 29 - Footy News & Draft Review
Recorded on 28 November 2021 FOOTY NEWS FLASH - Naks pays tribute to PAFC GOAT Russell Ebert - Shez discusses Roos swooping in to select Greenwood - Is De Goey on his last chance? - Plus Jones becomes 1st AFL player to retire from vaccine mandate DRAFT RECAP - Low picks compared to prior years -...
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Footy Focus Podcast Ep 28 - Trade Period Review/Draft Preview
Recorded on 20 October 2021 TRADE PERIOD REVIEW - Cerra & Dawson biggest names to move in quiet period - Should clubs be allowed to trade cap space? - Will contracted players be traded out against their will in future? NORTH MELBOURNE RECAP - Where is Coleman-Jones's best position? - Contracted...
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Footy Focus Podcast Ep 27 - 2021 Grand Final Review & Trade Period Preview
Recorded on 28 September 2021 GAME REVIEW MELBOURNE VS WESTERN BULLDOGS - Dees break 57 year flag drought with 100-7 run-on - Jackson, Petracca, Oliver & Viney blow game open at centre clearances - Dees midfield quality overpowers Dogs depth - Bottom 6 all contribute key roles TALKING POINTS…
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Footy Focus Podcast Ep 26 - 2021 - Prelim Finals Previews & Trade Period
Recorded on 14 September 2021 GAME REVIEWS PORT ADELAIDE VS WESTERN BULLDOGS PREVIEW - Most insipid performance since 2007 GF - Port didn't want to compete from 1st bounce - Thinness of midfield shown up vs Dogs depth - Small forwards don't fire a shot MELBOURNE VS GEELONG - Game effectively over...
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Footy Focus Podcast Ep 25 - 2021 - Finals Weeks 1 & 2 Reviews, Prelim Finals Previews
Recorded on 6 September 2021 FOOTY NEWS FLASH - We discuss Toby Greene's 3 week ban - Shez recaps Roos's delistings TALKING POINTS - Who shouldn't be in and should be in AA team - Shez discusses draft prospects from WA & SA GAME REVIEWS PORT ADELAIDE VS GEELONG REVIEW - Port's most even…
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Footy Focus Podcast Ep 24 - 2021 - Round 23 Review/Finals Week One Preview
Recorded on 23 August 2021 FOOTY NEWS FLASH - TAS & SA host finals at expense of VIC, WA & QLD TALKING POINTS - Unlucky omissions & lucky inclusions in 40 man AA squad GAME REVIEWS PORT ADELAIDE VS WESTERN BULLDOGS REVIEW - Port finally notches a scalp in last H & A round - Big guns Wines, Boak &...
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Footy Focus Podcast Ep 23 - 2021 - Round 22 Review/Round 23 Preview
Recorded on 16 August 2021 FOOTY NEWS FLASH - Pre-finals bye scrapped - Should Melbourne teams play home finals without crowds GAME REVIEWS PORT ADELAIDE VS CARLTON REVIEW - Port kick last 19 goals of match - Allir intercepts everything down back - Marshall justifies Hinkley's faith - Rozee &...
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Footy Focus Podcast Ep 22 - 2021 - Round 21 Review/Round 22 Preview
Recorded on 9 August 2021 TALKING POINTS - Was Tex's 6 match ban for racial slur too light? - Does Greene deserve 2 weeks? - How did Selwood & Starcevich get off for head high bumps? GAME REVIEWS NORTH MELBOURNE VS RICHMOND - Roos wasteful 1st half proves costly - Lack of tackle pressure for 1st...
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Footy Focus Podcast Ep 21 - 2021 - Round 20 Review/Round 21 Preview
Recorded on 3 August 2021 TALKING POINTS - Our thoughts on the Clarkson-Mitchell handover debacle FOOTY NEWS FLASH - We discuss Viney's 2 week suspension for serious misconduct NORTH MELBOURNE VS GEELONG REVIEW - Cats keepings-off style tough to watch - Ziebell & Hall continue to thrive down back…
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Footy Focus Podcast Ep 20 - 2021 - Round 19 Review/Round 20 Preview
Recorded on 26 July 2021 FOOTY NEWS FLASH - Was Buddy's errant elbow worthy of 1 match ban? - Should Pickett have been suspended for Richards hit? - Where will the Grand Final be held? PORT ADELAIDE VS COLLINGWOOD REVIEW - Port's quick ball movement & handballs the difference - Drew BOG & leads...
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Footy Focus Podcast Ep 19 - 2021 - Round 18 Review/Round 19 Preview
Recorded on 19 July 2021 FOOTY NEWS FLASH - Will COVID-19 VIC & NSW outbreaks spell end of season? PORT ADELAIDE VS ST KILDA REVIEW - Severely depleted side's best win of season - Wines yet another BOG in commanding performance - Georgiades pushes forward Rising Star claims - McKenzie & Burton...
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Footy Focus Podcast Ep 18 - 2021 - Round 17 Review/Round 18 Preview
Recorded on 13 July 2021 NORTH MELBOURNE VS WEST COAST REVIEW - Could mark the turning point of the rebuild - Stephenson's career best game - Goldstein runs Nic Nat into ground with 2 goals - Larkey & Zurhaar combine for 5 out of 10 goals PORT ADELAIDE VS MELBOURNE REVIEW - Port now 0-4 against…
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Footy Focus Podcast Ep 17 - 2021 - Round 15 Review/Round 16 Preview
Recorded on 6 July 2021 FOOTY NEWS FLASH - Mitchell takes over from Clarko in 2023 TALKING POINTS - Is the Tigers era over? - Will Giants make the finals? - Was high scoring a distant memory? NORTH MELBOURNE VS WESTERN BULLDOGS REVIEW - 100 point improvement from Good Friday fixture - 4th quarter...
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Footy Focus Podcast Ep 16 - 2021 - Round 14 Review/Round 15 Preview
TALKING POINTS - Did Buddy deserve more than a fine for Leinart hit? - Can Tigers still win the flag? - Who are the flag favourites? And who makes & misses the top 8? NORTH MELBOURNE VS GOLD COAST REVIEW - North dominant in clearance and contested possessions - Larkey & Zurhaar produce best games...
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Footy Focus Podcast Ep 15 - 2021 - Round 13 Review/Round 14 Preview
TALKING POINTS - Did Selwood deserve suspension for Dale incident? - The boys discuss the languishing Suns & Blues PORT ADELAIDE VS GOLD COAST REVIEW - Training drill for Port with no presssure from Suns - Motlop best when it mattered most with end-to-end gut running - Allir bounces back with...
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Footy Focus Podcast Ep 14 - 2021 - Round 13 Review/Round 14 Preview
FOOTY NEWS FLASH - The boys discuss Bucks's legacy at Pies - Which coach should replace him? TALKING POINTS - Our take on Mackay sent straight to tribunal for hit on Clark PORT ADELAIDE VS GEELONG REVIEW - McKenzie, Allir & Jonas no match for Hawkins, Cameron + Rohan - Henry + Stewart dominate…
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Footy Focus Podcast Ep 13 - 2021 - Round 12 Review/Round 13 Preview
Recorded on 8 June 2021 FOOTY NEWS FLASH - Mid season draft recap - Shez reviews Edwards & Ham picks for North TALKING POINTS - The boys discuss Goodes rejecting HOF nomination ROUND 12 REVIEW - Dees cement themselves as no.1 flag contender - Blues remain winless against top 8 NORTH MELBOURNE VS...
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Footy Focus Podcast Ep 11 - 2021 - Round 10 Review/Round 11 Preview
Recorded on 25 May 2021 TALKING POINTS - The boys have their say on Plowman, Holman & Pickett suspensions - Tayla Harris departs Carlton's AFLW team after pay dispute NORTH MELBOURNE VS ESSENDON REVIEW - Roos lack effort in training drill for Bombers - Lack of height in defence exposed badly -...
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Footy Focus Podcast Ep 10 - 2021 - Round 9 Review/Round 10 Preview
Recorded on 18 May 2021 PRIORITY PICK DEBATE - Do Roos deserve & should they ask for one? - How does the AFL decide who gets a priority rick? PORT ADELAIDE VS WESTERN BULLDOGS REVIEW - Port starts poorly & fall 2 games behind Dogs in race for top 2 - When Port lose clearances & contested...
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Footy Focus Podcast Ep 9 - 2021 - Special Guest Matty Bonicci, Round 8 Review/Round 9 Preview
Recorded on 10 May 2021 0-22.18 SPECIAL GUEST MATTY BONNICI (HOST OF 'TALKING CITY' ON 1116SEN & LIFELONG COLLINGWOOD FAN) - Matty's role on SEN1116 and how he got into it - Pies supporter's perspective on Eddie's departure - 2020 trade period PR disaster - Is Bucks's time up as coach? - Should…
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Footy Focus Podcast Ep 8 - 2021 - Round 7 Review/Round 8 Preview
Recorded on 4 May 2021 FOOTY NEWS FLASH - Another WA COVID-19 scare results in no crowd for derby TALKING POINTS - AFL admits Cameron mark should've been paid - McCartin cops 5 match ban for jaw punch in VFL PORT ADELAIDE VS BRISBANE REVIEW - Ports fails 2nd test on road against flag contender -...
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Footy Focus Podcast Ep 7 - 2021 - Round 6 Review/Round 7 Preview
Recorded on 26 April 2021 FOOTY NEWS FLASH - Roos forced to isolate for 14 days after WA lockdown TALKING POINTS - Players taking set shots exploiting stand rule loophole - Ladder takes shapes with Dogs & Dees top 4 locks nearly NORTH MELBOURNE VS FREMANTLE REVIEW - Inconsistent Roos only play…
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Footy Focus Podcast Ep 6 - 2021 - Round 5 Review/Round 6 Preview
Recorded on 20 April 2021 FOOTY NEWS FLASH - 3rd time lucky Lions upset Crows in AFLW grand final TALKING POINTS - The boys' take on $20,000 fine for Collingwood - Shez's thoughts on Duncan avoiding ban for knocking out Hall PORT ADELAIDE VS CARLTON REVIEW - Mature win after Houston & Hartlett...
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Footy Focus Podcast Ep 5 - 2021 - Round 4 Review/Round 5 Preview
Recorded on 12 April 2021 FOOTY NEWS FLASH - The boys's takes on suspensions for Daniel & Cunnington, and Harbrow not cited - top 2 seeds Crows & Lions reach AFLW grand final TALKING POINTS - Man-on-mark rule allows defenders to move around behind the mark NORTH MELBOURNE VS ADELAIDE REVIEW…
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Footy Focus Podcast Ep 4 - 2021 - Round 3 Review/Round 4 Preview
Recorded on 5 April 2021 FOOTY NEWS FLASH - The boys's takes on if new rules are causing more blowouts - Pies come from behind win vs Roos & Melbourne upset Freo in AFLW finals TALKING POINTS - Recent rebuilds by Lions, Melbourne & Carlton track well behind North Melbourne - Can clubs pry away…
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Footy Focus Podcast Ep 3 - 2021 - Round 2 Review/Round 3 Preview
Recorded on 30 March 2021 FOOTY NEWS FLASH - The boys have their say on un-watchable VFL rules & loophole for suspended players - AFL admits umpire error in Blicavs decision, after Butler call in round 1 - AFLW finals fixture with Lions & Crows enjoying week 1 bye TALKING POINTS - Is 2 weeks fair...
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Footy Focus Podcast Ep 2 - 2021 - Round 1 Review/Round 2 Preview
Recorded on 23 March 2021 FOOTY NEWS FLASH - Boys have their say on the new rules. Loophole for set shots & subbing out players questioned - AFL Tribunal finally bans a star, suspending Danger for 3 after bump & what can be done to stop accidental knees to the head if anything? TALKING POINTS…
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Shanaka & Shehan (Sri Lankan-Australian, Accountant & Architect, Port & Roos fans) discuss all things AFL.
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