Best Old Paths Broadcast Podcasts (2025)

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AFL's discipline consistency and can bad player behaviour be curbed? 19:30

7h ago19:30

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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?…

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Fremantle’s underutilised talent and what legacies can a coach leave? 18:51

1d ago18:51

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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 tale…

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Dogs' 'Last Dance' vibes and Danger's 'player of our generation' claims 34:30

2d ago34:30

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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.By Australian Broadcasting Corporation

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AFL Sunday: A birth certificate is irrelevant if you can still make an impact 55:00

3d ago55:00

55:00

Geelong captain Patrick Dangerfield hoisted his side on his shoulders to spur the Cats to a come from behind win against Collingwood and he joins Matt Clinch and Cameron Ling on AFL Sunday.By Australian Broadcasting Corporation

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AFL Saturday: 'Who's to say in a year or two if we do part ways, that I don't go and coach somewhere else'

4d ago

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AFL Saturday with Corbin Middlemas, Mick Malthouse and Luke Ball, reviewing and previewing the AFL matches in Round 8. Today's guest, Western Bulldogs Coach Luke Beveridge ahead of their clash with Port Adelaide in Ballarat.By Australian Broadcasting Corporation

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Kangas can't silence the critics, Bombers count the cost of victory 27:03

5d ago27:03

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In a week where Kane Cornes' feud with North Melbourne dominated the off-field agenda, it was the Kangaroos players who fell short on-field. We unpack Cornes' influence and what we've learned about the industry. Essendon's win came at a huge injury cost. NSW and Queensland derbies are incoming, who can cause an upset? Plus the team preview the rema…

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Unpacking North Melbourne's stance on Kane Cornes 18:55

6d ago18:55

18:55

Is the Kangaroos' media ban on Kane Cornes a reasonable step? Roosy weighs in on that, along with the 'genuine' bad blood in Sydney and Ross Lyon's frustration with the VFL Tribunal which was labelled a 'broken system'. Plus, he's also ready to crown the Suns a Finals contender.By Australian Broadcasting Corporation

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'Layers of confusion' in tackle decision and when is it ok to step away? 16:26

7d ago16:26

16:26

The tribunal have upheld Paul Curtis' three-week ban for his rundown tackle, is this too harsh? The Western Bulldogs and Jamarra Ugle-Hagan have come to an agreement allowing him to take leave from the club, Roosy discusses when players need to be treated as people not just footballers. Paul Guerra has been named as Melbourne Football Club's new CE…

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Tribunal Tuesday: What could Paul Curtis have done differently?

8d ago

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Paul Curtis has a date with the tribunal today, did he do enough to protect Josh Sinn from concussion or will he be sidelined for the next three weeks? Luke Ball puts us in the boots of players on the receiving end of a Ross Lyon spray and what’s it like to come up against your former club. Plus, the team pay tribute to ‘human highlight reel’ Peter…

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'Maximum effort' from Carlton and are individual players holding back teams? 30:29

9d ago30:29

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Carlton brought its A-game to the MCG, showing fans it still has plenty to give this season. Do coaches expend too much energy on one particular player at the expense of a team? And why haven’t the Bulldogs re-signed head coach Luke Beveridge?By Australian Broadcasting Corporation

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AFL Sunday - "I'd forgotten how hard it was to play forward" 55:00

10d ago55:00

55:00

Western Bulldogs swingman Rory Lobb joins Matt Clinch and Cameron Ling following the Dogs' commanding win against GWS in Canberra. Heat continues to pile on St Kilda while Brisbane finally showed it's ability to start games strongly this season.By Australian Broadcasting Corporation

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AFL Saturday: 'Dan's got a Grade 3 Medial Strain, it's about a 6 to 8 week injury'

11d ago

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AFL Saturday with Corbin Middlemas, Mick Malthouse and Adam Ramanauskas, reviewing and previewing the AFL matches this Anzac Day long weekend. Today's guests, Collingwood Coach Craig McRae and Essendon Captain Zach Merrett, following the Magpies 41 point win over the Bombers at the MCG.By Australian Broadcasting Corporation

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Demons back on Trac and Anzac Day preview 30:29

12d ago30:29

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Melbourne’s third quarter dominance has secured them back-to-back wins to hopefully get their 2025 season rolling, meanwhile Richmond is left on 2-4. Is Nick Daicos untaggable? Are the Swans more or less likely to play finals this year? And the team preview the remaining matches of the Anzac Day round.…

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Nash suspension and do coaches have to answer all of the questions? 20:13

13d ago20:13

20:13

The tribunal has handed Conor Nash a four week suspension for his strike that caused Gryan Miers' concussion, is this consistent with previous decisions? What's expected of coaches when they face the media? And the team look ahead to tonight's clash between Melbourne and Richmond.By Australian Broadcasting Corporation

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Balta's curfew and Nash sent straight to the tribunal 17:24

14d ago17:24

17:24

Richmond will have to work around Noah Balta's sentence which includes a 10pm curfew, preventing him from playing night matches or interstate, how can opposition teams prepare for his absence? Conor Nash has had his strike on Gryan Miers sent straight to the tribunal so he waits to learn his fate. And Roosy explains some of Simon Goodwin's footy ja…

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Smith ‘should be charged’ and how many matches will Nash miss? 20:19

15d ago20:19

20:19

Roosy believes Bailey Smith’s action against Jarman Impey warrants a charge from the MRO, what kind of behaviour are Geelong condoning? Connor Nash could be set to miss more than three weeks due to his clash that concussed Gryan Miers and how quickly can you train kicking accuracy? It’s costing teams the four points.…

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Bulldogs 'fearing the worst' and 'un-Sydney' like play from the Swans 29:59

16d ago29:59

29:59

The Western Bulldogs are waiting to hear the result of Sam Darcy's knee injury, what does this mean for the club? Roosy believes that Sydney are relying on two specific players too heavily. Are North Melbourne doing enough defensively to be a competitive side? And were Richmond vindicated by playing Noah Balta?…

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AFL Sunday: Maybe it's just Dimma that doesn't like Docklands 55:00

17d ago55:00

55:00

Matt Clinch and Cameron Ling wrap up a Saturday of upsets as Richmond won against the previously undefeated Gold Coast and Melbourne tasted victory for the first time this season. Tigers midfielder Thomson Dow joins the team to tell us about how Adem Yze's side manufactured the win.By Australian Broadcasting Corporation

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AFL Saturday: I'm watching a team that has accepted being beaten'

18d ago

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AFL Saturday with Corbin Middlemas, Mick Malthouse and Luke Ball, reviewing and previewing the AFL matches this Easter Long weekend. Today's guest, Melbourne Premiership defender Jake Lever ahead of the Dees clash with Fremantle at the MCG.By Australian Broadcasting Corporation

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Pies defence tames Lions and 'ridiculous' decision to manage Allen 31:06

19d ago31:06

31:06

Collingwood's continued defensive pressure has silenced Brisbane’s scoring opportunities, could this kind of game play earn them the Premiership? Roosy doesn’t agree with West Coast resting Oscar Allen this round. Can Port Adelaide maintain the rage? And the team look ahead to the remaining matches across the Easter Weekend.…

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A family affair at the GABBA and why the Crows are flying 18:19

20d ago18:19

18:19

We’ve got five consecutive days of AFL ahead of us, kicking off with Collingwood making the trip to Brisbane where there will be plenty of brotherly love on display tonight. Should Richmond wait for Noah Balta’s sentencing before deciding whether he will make his on-field return? And what does Roosy see in the Crows this round?…

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‘Get a grip’ stop the abuse and an indictment on the Eagles senior players 19:04

21d ago19:04

19:04

Roosy calls out those who racially vilify players after Willie Rioli deactivated his social media in the wake of his clash with Hawthorn. No one is surprised Patrick Voss has had his three-week suspension upheld. Jake Waterman says younger players don’t know how to train to AFL standards, do senior players need to take responsibility holding young …

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Issues clubs can’t shake and what’s a contract worth anyway? 15:39

22d ago15:39

15:39

Roosy says players are ‘taking the mickey’ when it comes to honouring their contract and clubs should be standing up to them to fulfill their commitments. What do clubs have to achieve to help them move past big issues that still loom over them? And Queensland currently holds a one-two punch at the top of the ladder, how long will it last?…

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Power fluctuations and WA's Gather Round FOMO 28:24

23d ago28:24

28:24

Port Adelaide asserted dominance over the Hawks to continue their topsy-turvy season. WA would like their own showcase event, could it be the State of Origin in 2026? And what does Roosy see in Rory McIlroy's Masters win that could inspire AFL teams this week?By Australian Broadcasting Corporation

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AFL Sunday: 'There's not an obvious clear path out of this'

24d ago

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AFL Sunday with Matt Clinch and Cameron Ling, wrapping up the results so far in Gather Round, with the spotlight on the Demons who remain winless in season 2025.By Australian Broadcasting Corporation

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AFL Saturday - 'Why shouldn't Tasmania aspire to deliver something like that?'

25d ago

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AFL Saturday with Corbin Middlemas, Luke Ball and Adam Ramanauskas, live from Adelaide Oval celebrating Gather Round. Today's guest, Tasmania Devils CEO Brendon Gale.By Australian Broadcasting Corporation

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Smith arrives, Danger thrives and other Gather Round storylines 27:42

26d ago27:42

27:42

Geelong have won the opening match of Gather Round, silencing the home crowd at the Adelaide Oval. Will the Nick Daicos vs James Jordon match-up decide the outcome of Collingwood’s clash against Sydney? Is the Saints’ playing style sexy? Plus, the team preview the remaining matches of Gather Round.By Australian Broadcasting Corporation

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It's time to Gather Round 20:57

27d ago20:57

20:57

It’s the weekend South Australia has been waiting for and with all but two teams playing away from home, who can capitalise from this relatively even playing field? The Crows will be hoping Izak Rankine will be fit to take on Geelong tonight. Harry McKay is set to bolster Carlton's forward line for their clash against the also winless Eagles, meanw…

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Eagles offer Harley a nest egg and injury woes ahead of Gather Round 19:06

28d ago19:06

19:06

West Coast have tabled two massive offers for star-midfielder Harley Reid to stay at the club, Paul Roos isn’t convinced he’s worth it. Will Day won’t be heading to Adelaide, instead he’s off to hospital to have surgery on his foot that will keep him out for a big chunk of the season. Izak Rankine needs to prove his fitness ahead of Adelaide’s home…

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Magpies face double injury blow and is Adelaide owed a seat on the karma bus? 18:32

29d ago18:32

18:32

Collingwood will be heading to Gather Round without Jordan De Goey and Lachie Schultz, are they easily replaced? With so much riding on teams winning the four points, is Adelaide owed a bit of karma after a several umpiring decisions haven’t gone their way? And what's a healthy balance of responsibility between players and coaches when a team isn’t…

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‘Ballistic offensively and ballistic defensively’ 30:28

1M ago30:28

30:28

Paul Roos explains why the Gold Coast versus Adelaide game was so explosive, as well as which type of incorrect umpiring decisions are coach-killers. Where does Carlton fail in its inability to back up its first halves? Do Melbourne players look like they want to still be at the club? And the team wrap up all the round four action.…

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AFL Sunday- "Someone as skillful as Rankine probably puts that through" 54:00

1M ago54:00

54:00

The AFL admits umpires made a mistake in not paying Izak Rankine a free kick or mark as the Crows lost by one point against Gold Coast. Aside from the controversy, Matt Clinch and Cameron Ling discuss whether it was the game of the season so far.By Australian Broadcasting Corporation

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AFL Saturday: 'I try to keep the player as far away from it as possible, for as long as I possibly can'

1M ago

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AFL Saturday with Corbin Middlemas, Mick Malthouse and Adam Ramanauskas, joined by Geelong Premiership defender Tom Stewart. The team look back on the results so far in Round 4, and discuss the big issues making news this week in the AFL.By Australian Broadcasting Corporation

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Another loss for Voss and 'frustrated' Cripps 32:50

1M ago32:50

32:50

Carlton are still winless after capitulating to Collingwood at the MCG. Losing half-time leads is costing the Blues, what do they need to do to turn their form around? The team look ahead to the remaining matches of Round 4 and you can hear Ben Cameron's full post match interview with Carlton's captain Patrick Cripps.…

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These rivals are ready to rumble 19:13

1M ago19:13

19:13

It doesn’t get much bigger than Collingwood v Carlton at the MCG, will Carlton get redemption for last year’s loss and their first win of the season? Collingwood have backed in maturity, fielding the oldest team in the AFL, while 20-year-old Will White is set to debut for the Blues. Does the AFL need another General Manager? Because they’re getting…

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‘Ludicrous’ Mansell gets three weeks, but no Saints free kick paid 20:11

1M ago20:11

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In another week of confusing AFL rule book interpretations, the tribunal have upheld Rhyan Mansell’s three-week suspension. Should West Coast’s co-captain Oscar Allen be meeting with another team’s coach? Paul Roos thinks Tasmania needs to get a wriggle on with their stadium if it’s a condition of their team licence and can the State of Origin’s gl…

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Can the Crows replace Rachele and Carlton's 'deplorable' second halves 19:20

1M ago19:20

19:20

Adelaide will need to find a replacement for injured forward Josh Rachele, is it as simple as next man up? How can Carlton adjust their game plan to resolve their ‘deplorable’ second halves? The challenge of changing game plans with the weather and Paul Roos pays tribute to Andrew Krakouer.By Australian Broadcasting Corporation

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Carlton 'alarm bells' and a ‘bonehead' move 29:48

1M ago29:48

29:48

Paul Roos is disappointed that the Eagles didn’t try to shut down Caleb Serong in their 38 point loss to Fremantle. Which of the three teams without a win should be most concerned for their season? Is Carlton sending ‘alarm bells’ to their fans by allowing their incoming CEO to sit in the coaching box? And is Rhyan Mansell’s three-week suspension f…

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AFL Sunday - Does Hawthorn have the best midfield in the AFL? 55:00

1M ago55:00

55:00

The Hawks head into their bye off the back of four wins while Geelong has lost two consecutive games by close margins.By Australian Broadcasting Corporation

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AFL Saturday: 'We've got to start winning back our members'

1M ago

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AFL Saturday with Corbin Middlemas, Mick Malthouse and Luke Ball. On today's show, we look back on the results so far in Round 3, and preview the matches to come. Melbourne President Brad Green joins the team in the box ahead of the Demons clash with the Gold Coast at the MCG.By Australian Broadcasting Corporation

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See the Bombers fly up 27:12

1M ago27:12

27:12

The Essendon Football Club can breathe a sigh of relief as they chalk up their first win for the season, meanwhile Port Adelaide's rollercoaster ride continues. Harry McKay has stepped away from the game for personal reasons, did Carlton handle the messaging well? and the team preview the rest of Round 3 ahead of another exciting weekend of footy.…

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Who can go from zero to hero? 19:34

1M ago19:34

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With Round 3 about to kick off, Poppy and Paul debate which winless team needs to break their losing streak the most (and why it’s Carlton). The battle of the cellar-dwellers in the west means at least one team will get their first win of the season and what is the best path for players returning from long injury breaks?…

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Do umpires have 'whistle fatigue'? 18:58

1M ago18:58

18:58

With constant rule changes and pressure from clubs and fans, how difficult is it to be an AFL umpire? Paul Roos says the push in the backs are at 'epidemic levels' as well as a crack down on the 15m kick, insufficient intent and protected area rules has lead the umpires to potential 'whistle fatigue'. Also, the Lions have a new den in Brisbane, Roo…

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Critical messaging from Brad Scott and the Bombers. 21:19

1M ago21:19

21:19

Brad Scott has fronted the media three times since Essendon’s loss on the weekend, but is he giving fans enough of what they want to hear? How do teams like Richmond and Port Adelaide remain level-headed with their see-sawing season start? And Paul Roos knows exactly how Dean Cox would have felt, getting his first win as coach of the Swans.…

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Have the Blues betrayed their own players and Reid's big bad bird 29:48

1M ago29:48

29:48

Unlike Carlton, Paul Roos would never release his post-team address and feels 'that's betraying the players'. Is it helpful for Simon Goodwin to reveal there may have been personal reasons affecting Max Gawn's on-field performance? Andrew McQualter defends Harley Reid's gesture as 'theatre' and how difficult is it to just have 18 players on the fie…

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AFL Sunday - "I felt like an 18 year-old again." 55:00

2M ago55:00

55:00

Matt Clinch and Cameron Ling work their way through round two as Collingwood spoiled Footscray's celebrations and there were some major blowouts. New Saint Jack Macrae is having a wonderful start to his time at Moorabbin and he joins the show to work through St Kilda's upset win against Geelong.By Australian Broadcasting Corporation

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AFL Saturday: 'Opening Round has certainly worked in NSW and Queensland in terms of getting the conversation going earlier''

2M ago

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AFL Saturday with Corbin Middlemas, Mick Malthouse and Luke Ball, joined by AFL CEO Andrew Dillon in the box at the MCG. The team look back on the results so far in Round 2, Collingwood upsetting Footscray's 100 year celebrations winning by 6 points, and Carlton remain winless after their 20 point loss to the undefeated Hawks.…

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Hawks inflict more blues 26:45

2M ago26:45

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It's only round two and Hawthorn have three wins on the board. Carlton weren't able to hold off the Hollywood Hawks at the MCG in another tough week for Michael Voss. The team look ahead to the rest of this week's matches including the Bulldog's 100 year celebration.By Australian Broadcasting Corporation

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Dyson Heppell on Essendon's identity and Carlton's callout 16:36

2M ago16:36

16:36

Having played under Brad Scott for two seasons, Dyson Heppell weighs in on whether Bombers fans should feel confident he's the man to take them back to finals footy. He hits back at Paul Roos' notion that players aren't working hard enough in the off season, and prepares himself for his first season in almost a decade watching from the sidelines.…

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Tribunal upholds bans and Tasmania's devilish mascot 19:35

2M ago19:35

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Archer, Lynch and Scrimshaw were all unable to have their suspensions overturned by the Tribunal, what precedents does this set for the rest of season 2025? Ken Hinkley says the Power aren’t panicking so should everyone just back off? Why a bye in round two could be Damien Hardwick’s worst nightmare, and we are introduced the AFL’s newest mascot - …

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