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Footy Focus Podcast Ep 31 – 2021 – Club Reviews – Brisbane Lions & Melbourne Demons

Recorded on the 14th January 2021

- What worked, what failed, who deserves a pay rise & who needs a big 2021
- Plus, key list changes, our best 22, grade for 2020 & 2021 projection

FOOTY NEWS FLASH
- The Power extend Hinkley’s contract, Naks gives his take & delisted Roo Mason Wood training with the Saints

Brisbane @ 2.18
- Backed up breakout 2019 season & wins first final since 2009
- Andrews the lynchpin of unheralded, reliable & rejuvenated defence
- High scoring but inaccurate in front of goal. Will it cost them in 2021?
- Bailey continues to develop & the Big O takes over #1 ruck mantle
- Hipwood shows consistency but can improve again & McStay to defence
- Can the Coleman brothers push for senior games, plus can T. Berry + Robertson break into on-ball brigade?

Melbourne @ 20.39
- Finals narrowly missed in an indifferent, but ultimately, disappointing year
- Breakout year from Petracca as he & May lead the usual suspects in BnF count
- Lever & May get on the park & provide perfect partnership in defence
- Shock losses to non-finalists demoralising & midfield mix still a work in progress
- High flying Fritsch & silky Salem improved in 2020, as they enter their prime
- Can the inclusion of ex-Roo Brown improve Weideman & Melksham’s output?
- Young Dees (Baker, Sparrow etc) need to overtake the fringe veterans (Jones, Jetta etc) for Demons to push deep into finals again
 


Footy Focus Podcast Ep 32 – 2021 – Club Reviews – Carlton Blues & Geelong Cats

Recorded on 22nd January 2021
- What worked, what failed, who deserves a pay rise & who needs a big 2021
- Plus, key list changes, our best 22, grade for 2020 & 2021 projection

FOOTY NEWS FLASH
- Pies poach Hawks’ premiership list architect Graham Wright to be new footy GM
- AFLW Crow Marinoff’s 3 game suspension for front-on contact on Giant Stack

Carlton @ 3.27
- Competitive, but lapses within games costly & John Nicholls Medallist TBC
- Pittonet proves to be more than depth & no 2nd year blues for Walsh
- Slow out of the blocks & recycled player merry-go-round continues
- Charlie Curnow fails to get on the park as big Harry McKay picks up slack
- Setterfield shows promise while host of fellow 1st round picks stagnate
- Under 16's star Durdin and draft slider Carroll the only recruits from 2020 National Draft class
- Can Zac Williams be an elite midfielder? And can O’Brien & Dow crack the best 22 for Round 1?

Geelong @ 23.24
- Another outstanding year, however, sense of déjà vu in GF vs Tigers
- Positives & negatives from shortened season with travel as guns honoured in BnF finish & AA squad
- Midfield support for ‘Dangerwood’ arrives in many forms & fresh faces continue to develop
- Steven retires with 9 games as a Cat while speed out of defence one of few weaknesses
- Naks’ impressed by Parfitt’s year while Shez applauds Menagola’s AA quality season
- Familiar whipping boys Stanley & Rohan in the gun, even after better seasons
- Holmes to provide MAXimum dash, Neale needs time to develop as No 1 ruck & is Stevens another Wells gem draft pick?
- High profile recruits certain starters, but can Stephens, De Koning, Ratugolea etc push for best 22 spots
 


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Footy Focus Podcast Ep 33 – 2021 – Club Reviews – Collingwood & Essendon

Recorded on 28 January 2021

- What worked, what failed, who deserves a pay rise & who needs a big 2021
- Plus, key list changes, our best 22, grade for 2020 & 2021 projection

FOOTY NEWS FLASH
- AFL & AFLW introduce mandatory 12-day minimum rest post-concussion
- Shane Tuck's CTE diagnosis follows Polly Farmer & Spud Frawley

Collingwood @ 2.55
- Upset of season vs Eagle in WA final, but Cats show how far they were off flag contention
- Adams holds up midfield and dominates key stats
- Back 6 held up while forward line, conversion of inside 50s & injury list a worry
- Grundy suffers biggest form dip in the comp apart from J. Cameron
- Maynard has a breakout year & Crisp more than just steak knives
- De Goey needs to produce for Pies to win & Sier to eye off an inside mid role
- Can Pies still play finals in 2021 after losing a ton of experience?

Essendon @ 22.10
- Well off the pace missing finals by 3 games & 30% after OK start
- Ridley AA quality 3rd season & arguably most improved player in comp
- Build around young core with A.McGrath, Merrett, Ridley, Langford & Parish
- Big wins in FA compo for Daniher & trade for Saad. Is missing J.Dunkley a blessing in disguise?
- Club culture needs improvement & Rutten/Worsfold handover failing thus far
- D. Smith fallen away after B & F win, plus Stringer needs to get fitter
- With lots of players coming in, which draftees and recruits break into the best 22 for R1?
 
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Footy Focus Podcast Ep 34 – 2021 – Club Reviews – Hawthorn & St Kilda
Recorded on 28 January 2021

- What worked, what failed, who deserves a pay rise & who needs a big 2021
- Plus, key list changes, our best 22, grade for 2020 & 2021 projection

Recorded on 4 February 2021

- What worked, what failed, who deserves a pay rise & who needs a big 2021
- Plus, key list changes, our best 22, grade for 2020 & 2021 projection

FOOTY NEWS FLASH
- Collingwood 'Do Better' review finds systemic racism. Naks & Shez have their say.
- Pies forced to front presser after review is leaked & another Eddie howler
- Should Eddie be forced to hand in resignation immediately?

Hawthorn @ 6.50
- Players traded into club dominate B & F top 10 as good start to 2020 turns into nightmare
- T. Mitchell & Impey promising returns from leg injuries
- Huge leadership void post-Hodge, Mitchell, Lewis, Roughead & now Stratton
- Rare trade fail for Hawks as former No.1 picks struggle & retire
- Does new skipper McEvoy return to ruck role?
- Wingard needs consistency to fulfill undeniable talent & Scrimshaw’s time to shine
- Can Hawks avoid the bottom 4 or can Clarko push them into finals contention?

St Kilda @ 23.48
- 2019 recruits pay off with Saints ending finals drought
- Marshall-Ryder best ruck duo in game as Ratten's attacking game plan excites the AFL
- Will Hill & Crouch be elite midfielders to support Steele?
- Can new recruit Frawley & fringe Carlisle support Howard in defence?
- H. Clark Pendlebury-like & midfield move awaits while Gresham can push for AA
- Geary's injury could mean time is now to hand captaincy over
- Finals not guarantee in 2021, but improved M. King to help Saints reach September
 
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Footy Focus Podcast Ep 35 – 2021 – Club Reviews – Western Bulldogs & Richmond

Recorded on 16 February 2021

- What worked, what failed, who deserves a pay rise & who needs a big 2021
- Plus, key list changes, our best 22, grade for 2020 & 2021 projection

FOOTY NEWS FLASH

- Eddie steps down immediately as Pies president after public backlash
- Injuries to Ben Brown & Sam Weideman keeps the Daw ajar for Majak

Western Bulldogs @ 4.12
- Dogs yet to win a final since 2016 flag after a solid season
- Midfielders dominate B & F top 10 + list profile is still young
- Deepest midfield in comp, but plan B needed to complement run & gun game plan
- Dogs win lottery with NGA prospect Jamarra Ugle-Hagan at Pick 1 & Treloar for cheap
- Inconsistent tall forwards & Martin arrives to be English teacher & backup
- Liberatore the undisputed spiritual leader & will Dunkley get midfield time?
- Naks questions whether Dogs have enough to contend despite question marks over key backs & forwards?

Richmond @ 26.00
- Tigers a dynasty after 3rd flag in 4 years
- Lesser likes step up in big moments & role players are best in comp
- Surge game plan effective as ever while it’s not MCG or bust
- Off-field indiscretions & Soldo ACL two of minimal negatives for ‘20
- Short stands tall by winning the best individual honour in game
- Shez wants clubs to pry out the likes of free agent Vlastuin by offering more money
- Will Rioli & Pickett hold their spots with Aarts, Ross & Collier-Dawkins etc. pressing as Tigers have 3peat in their sights?
 



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Recorded on 25 February 2021

- What worked, what failed, who deserves a pay rise & who needs a big 2021
- Plus, key list changes, our best 22, grade for 2020 & 2021 projection

FOOTY NEWS FLASH

- Carlton finally holds their 2020 BnF with Weitering winning
- Collingwood surprise contender for AFLW flag after smashing Roos
- Erin Phillips further cements GOAT status in short AFLW history

North Melbourne @ 2.07min
- Avoids spoon, but only 1 win in last 15 games headlines disastrous year
- McDonald wins maiden BnF in breakout year going from whipping boy to fan fav
- Simpkin & Anderson thrive in Cunnington’s absence & old and new faces in top 10 BnF
- Off-field shake up a positive as highly credentialed David Noble leads new coaching team
- Corr, Stephenson & Paul Roos join North as favourites sons Ben Brown & Higgins depart
- CC gives his take on the practice match vs Saints despite big loss, but glass half full
- Game plan found wanting in most areas & most games lost to injuries concerning
- Pay day for McKay & Josh Walker stand up in key back roles
- Whilst the other Walker & Tyson need to produce to remain on list in 2022
- Shez wraps up the draftees & gives his best 22 for Round 1 with Atley missing out & youth prioritised

Port Adelaide @ 24.30min
- Wins minor premiership but agonizingly fall short in home prelim to eventual premiers
- Ultra-consistent DBJ wins maiden BnF in another elite year
- Jonas thrives as sole skipper, with deputy Wines winning best finals player
- Young list embraces hub life and play for newly-extended Hinkley
- Loss of Howard felt in losses vs Brisbane, Geelong & Saints - can Aliir fill this void?
- Clearance differential of -19 in 2nd half of prelim after being 1st all season
- More midfield minutes for Houston, Butters & Rozee to support evergreen Boak & Rockliff in 2021 required
- Burton’s body needs to hold up & can Marshall hold his spot with Georgiades pressing?
- Shez gives a run down on the draft class & Naks presents his best 22 for Round 1 with new faces in defence & deep midfield
- Window is now to win a flag with all bases covered
 


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Footy Focus Podcast Ep 1 – 2021 – Round 1 Preview

Recorded on 15 March 2021

FOOTY NEWS FLASH
- Naks & Shez give their takes on the 23rd man concussion sub idea
- Independent doctor rule on match day concussions & should other injuries included?
- North Melbourne AFLW face up hill battle to seal finals berth

SEASON PREDICTIONS + LADDER
- Naks & Shez predict the premier, runners-up, wooden spooners & clubs set to rise and fall
- The boys give their tips for the Brownlow & Coleman Medals, Rising Star (excluding Rowell), recruit of the year, surprise AA & more
- Both Naks & Shez tip GWS to make the 8 & bottom 4 the same, but order different

ROUND 1 PREVIEW & TIPS
- North host the Power at Marvel on Sunday
- Can Goldstein beat Lycett/Ladhams duo and nullify best clearance differential team?
- Can Port capitalize on turnovers from young & inexperienced team?
- Who misses Round 1 and their replacements
- The boys give their first tips of the year with a handful of 50/50 games
 


Footy Focus Podcast Ep 2 - 2021 - Round 1 Review / Round 2 Preview

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Recorded on 24 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
- Is Dusty taggable and do Swans have best list from 2020 bottom 8 clubs?
- Free kick to Butler for Ward tackle ump error & Stef Martin ensures Grundy fails English battle this time

PORT ADELAIDE VS NORTH MELBOURNE REVIEW
- Roos start better with fierce pressure, but lacked polish in the end
- Port break game open in 2nd quarter but fail to extend margin with Roos winning 2 quarters
- New year, same Boak, new recruit Fantasia’s fast start, Drew & Aliir impress
- LDU starts on fire, Stephenson maintained the fire & Tom Powell shows sparks in promising debut

NORTH MELBOURNE VS GOLD COAST PREVIEW
- LDU & Simpkin led midfield must take advantage of Rowell-less Suns to be a chance.
- Will senior leaders return this week or Noble blood more youngsters like Phillips?
- Big Ben (McKay) continue solid start and nullify Big Ben (King)?

PORT ADELAIDE VS ESSENDON PREVIEW
- Can Dixon monster Dons key backs & kick a big bag?
- Who is likely to come in for Bonner?
- Nak’s has his say when Ken should recall Rozee

ROUND 2 TIPS
- The boys enter their tips with Shez jumping to a 6-4 lead
- Huge props to Saints & Dees for winning while heavily undermanned
 


Footy Focus Podcast Ep 4 - 2021 - Round 3 Review / Round 4 Preview
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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 any of the 8 unsigned 1st rounders from 2019 draft?

NORTH MELBOURNE VS WESTERN BULLDOGS REVIEW

- Dogs midfield run rampant, particularly after half-time
- Bruce & Naughton dominate undermanned defence missing Tarrant & Corr
- Simpkin & LDU too many turnovers in out-of-character performance
- Powell, Phillips & Lazzaro with impressive glimpses

PORT ADELAIDE VS WEST COAST REVIEW

- Port loses games in first 10 minutes in really disappointing effort
- Midfielders only turned up after half-time
- Aliir fails 1st big test conceding 5 contested marks to Allen
- Pass marks to Duursma, Marshall & Georgiades duo

NORTH MELBOURNE VS ADELAIDE PREVIEW

- Will Roos turn in a Shinboner performance?
- Can Ben McKay blanket red-hot Tex?
- Will Simpkin, LDU & Cunnington beat Sloane, Laird & Keays?

PORT ADELAIDE VS TIGERS PREVIEW

- Can Port re-establish flag credentials?
- Who takes Dusty around stoppages?
- Will Port learn from kicking high to Gov & Barrass?

ROUND 4 TIPS

- Nicks deserves huge credit for Crows rebuild so far
- Goodwin's Dees bank 3 wins early without 2 key forwards
- The boys enter their tips with Shez still holding 4 point lead
 
Footy Focus Podcast Ep 6 - 2021 - Round 5 Review / Round 6 Preview



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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 injuries with other sore bodies
- Allir shuts down McKay plus saves countless goals
- Classy Gray the difference to half-time
- Dixon, Georgiades & Marshall forward trio dominates

NORTH MELBOURNE VS GEELONG REVIEW
- Another step forward in rebuild with 4 quarter effort
- Experienced Ziebell, Cunnington & Goldstein lead from the front
- McKay, Bonar, Atu & Young excel down back
- Simpkin, Powell, Stephenson & Larkey all impressive

PORT ADELAIDE VS ST KILDA PREVIEW
- Will Saints respond again to a blowout loss?
- Do Ladhams and Rockliff return to line-up?
- Who comes in if Houston misses?

NORTH MELBOURNE VS FREMANTLE PREVIEW
- Will Roos rest some experienced players?
- Which players match up on Brayshaw, Fyfe and Mundy?
- Who lines up on Walters?

SNEAKY AA CONTENDERS
- Salem & Pickett earn praise from Naks & Shez

ROUND 6 TIPS
- Naks's perfect round reduces lead to 2
- Will Dees knock off Tigers in their biggest test so far?
 
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