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Damien Hardwick has hit back at Ross Lyon's calling Gold Coast the AFL’s 'nepo baby' so is the academy system fair for all AFL teams? Roosy says Carlton should focus on their defence and says all teams are just 'dumping' it into the square which is becoming problematic. Does the AFL need a mid-season trade? And the team unpack the key results of round 11.

AFL Sunday with Matt Clinch and Cameron Ling. Today's guest, Collingwood star Nick Daicos, after leading the Magpies to a 45 point victory over the Kangaroos at Docklands.

AFL Saturday with Corbin Middlemas, Luke Ball and Adam Ramanauskas, reviewing and previewing the AFL matches in Round 11. Today's guest, Geelong Coach Chris Scott.

Scores were level in the final quarter but Geelong we able to keep the Dogs at bay in an exciting Thursday night clash. Who needs the win more between Brisbane and Hawthorn? Is Max Gawn still the best ruckman in the league? And the team preview the remainder of Sir Doug Nicholls Round including the Dreamtime game at the 'G.

How the Bulldogs treat former teammate Bailey Smith will speak volumes about his personality and what it takes for him to perform at his best (or worst). Who out of Carlton and GWS can snap their form slump to get their season back on track? And Richmond will be heading into their second five day turn around this season, what impact does this have on a team?

After 197 games for the Eagles, Jeremy McGovern’s playing future is set to be determined by a concussion panel. With Bailey Smith set to face the Bulldogs tomorrow, Roosy explains what it’s like to come up against your old club for the first time. How important is it for teams to study a winning blueprint against in-form clubs? And what more can the AFL do to offer opportunities to indigenous play...

There has been a lot of catch ups around town lately, Nathan Buckley with the Tasmania Devils, the AFL with senior coaches and Port Adelaide's coaches in crisis, or is just business as usual? What can coaches gain from time away from the game? And after a weekend that saw injuries aplenty, should teams just be allowed five on the bench?

After a beyond tragic weekend for the football world with the death of Adam Selwood, Roosy applauds McRae’s handing of the news and his decision to protect the Collingwood team pre-match. How much does the Eagles’ first win of the season mean to coach Andrew McQualter? Who were the biggest failures of round 10? And would the AFL benefit from an Indigenous advisory committee?

AFL Sunday with Matt Clinch and Cameron Ling. Today's guest, Buku Khamis from the Western Bulldogs, following their 91 point thumping of Essendon on a record breaking night for Bailey Dale, racking up 49 possessions.

AFL Saturday with Corbin Middlemas, Mick Malthouse and Luke Ball, reviewing and previewing the AFL matches in Round 10. Today's guest, Adelaide Coach Matthew Nicks ahead of the Crows clash with the Magpies at the MCG.

Gold Coast extended their streak in Darwin to 8-0 thanks in no small part to Matt Rowell and Noah Anderson, forcing Brett Deledio to admit he was wrong about Rowell. How might Freo and Melbourne facilitate a trade involving Luke Jackson and Kysaiah Pickett? Should the Eagles shelve Oscar Allen to try and increase his potential trade value? 

Hall of Famer Robert Walls has passed away after a two year battle with cancer, aged 74. Walls played 259 games across his career including three premierships before going on to coach, leading Carlton to the 1987 flag. He also led Fitzroy where he was the first coach of our very own Paul Roos. Roosy reflects on his former coach and friend with Patrick Stack from ABC Sport Daily. 

The AFL have issued a third statement addressing the umpiring saga that has arisen from the incident that saw Lachie Schultz concussed and play continue on-field. Paul Roos believes that someone hasn't done their job and it's embarrassed the AFL. Plus which milestone player does Roosy wish he could have coached?

Sir Doug Nicholls Round begins this weekend and Roosy and Poppy discuss how the AFL could go about getting more indigenous players into the competition, could a Northern Territory team be the answer? The rumours about Luke Jackson wanting to leave Fremantle and head back to the Demons have started up again, what impact does that have on a team whose season is in the balance? Roosy weighs in on whe...

Luke McDonald has avoided suspension for his incident with Jarrod Berry that left the Lion concussed, Paul Roos hopes this sends a message to the AFL. How should fans interpret the Gold Coast's Darwin form? After North Melbourne and the Lions drew on the weekend, Roosy has a novel ideal to find a winner. 

Round 9 was the closest in the AFL era with nail biting finishes almost everywhere, including the first draw of the season. The Giants pulled off another win in Geelong thanks to an impressive seven-goal haul from Jesse Hogan, Paul Roos breaks down his recent success. In Adelaide the Showdown made a strong case for why it deserves a standalone fixture, but Roosy disagrees with Connor Rozee being a...

AFL Sunday with Matt Clinch and Cameron Ling. Today's guest, Adelaide's James Peatling, following the Crows thrilling 5 point victory over the Power in The Showdown Saturday night.

AFL Saturday with Corbin Middlemas, Mick Malthouse and Luke Ball. Today, it's Coaches Corner. The team is joined by Carlton Coach Michael Voss following the Blues 15 point win over the Saints, and Gold Coast Coach Damien Hardwick ahead of the Suns clash with the Western Bulldogs in Darwin.

An undermanned Collingwood went West and downed a Dockers side trying to fight its way back into form. So how did Craig McRae's side get the job done? Amid speculation surrounding his future, Carlton's Tom de Koning will take on a St Kilda side he's been strongly linked to, adding serious spice to Friday Night Footy. And there's plenty to look forward to across the weekend in Round 9, as Corbin Mi...

Collingwood have left four key players behind for their trip west against the Dockers, can Freo capitalise on this? South Australia will host their Showdown, at 28 wins each and emotions running high who will gain the upper hand? For how many teams is Round 9 a ‘must win’? And who would Roosy and Poppy like to see as captains of WA and Victorian State of Origin teams?

How can the AFL iron out consistency for disciplining players for incidents both on and off the field. Is player behaviour getting worse, why do they need to flip the bird? Do father-son rules need to be adapted to make the competition fairer? And why can't teams just announce their side at the toss?

After being subbed off and given a spray in the second quarter in Round 7, Hugo Garcia excelled and was nominated for the Rising Star in Round 8. Is this a reflection on Ross Lyon’s coaching and what kind of mark coaches can leave on player? Roosy attributes the Swans’ 2005 Premiership win to one of his former coaches. If Fremantle have enough talent in their team, why aren’t they winning? And ruc...

Is Patrick Dangerfield the player of the generation? Who is Roosy’s most underrated player in the competition? The team with the game plan ‘as good as anyone’ in the competition at the moment and the coach that would have walked away from the weekend wondering if he can coach.