Libby Birch joins Michael Gleeson and Jake Niall to discuss Essendon’s maturity, the Brisbane Lions’ culture and Carlton’s selection issues. Plus, why injuries are still affecting the Pies even as they get players back, why a decision about Taylor Walker’s future might have been made for him and is there a communication issue at St Kilda?

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Libby Birch and Peter Ryan discuss premiership hangovers and tipping shenanigans as they predict the results for round 18. How important is Izak Rankine to Adelaide's game? How much of a factor is the Hawks' Tasmania home-ground advantage? And how will the Suns respond to Damien Hardwick's strong post-match comments last weekend?

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Jake Niall, Greg Baum and Peter Ryan discuss the finals race, from which teams have cemented their status as contenders to those who can be all but ruled out. Plus, analysing Tom Stewart’s move to the middle, the big call looming for Carlton, what the future holds for Eagles coach Adam Simpson and is it time to change the eligibility rules for the Brownlow?

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Andrew Wu and Peter Ryan take inspiration from Ken Hinkley before looking ahead to round 17 in this week's expert tips podcast. Who will win the critical clash between the Pies and the Bombers? Is this the week the Suns get a win away from home? Plus, the stat that puts a handbrake on some of the excitement for the Hawks and a look at why the Swans struggle with slow starts.

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Caroline Wilson, Jake Niall and Michael Gleeson discuss Carlton’s bona fides, Essendon’s top-four credentials and what might be going on with Darcy Moore. Plus, Fremantle reinforce their status as smokies, what the future holds for Dustin Martin, the “emotional cauldron” at Port Adelaide and what’s happened to the Giants?

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Are the Swans due for a fall, do the Demons have one eye on next year and will Wuey ever settle on his tip in the big match between Geelong and Essendon? For the answers to these questions and more, listen to this week's Real Footy tipping podcast.

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This week on the Real Footy podcast, we wonder how high the Lions can climb and how low the Cats, Power and Demons might fall. We also look at why Brodie Grundy has been the perfect fit for the Sydney Swans and discuss the latest news on the AFL's drugs policy.

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Pete Ryan's back to discuss the coming round 15 games with Andrew Wu, including the patchy Cats and their prospects against the Blues. Who'll win a classic 50/50 game in Adelaide? Can the Giants upset the all-conquering Swans, and how low can the Demons go?

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