Eddie McGuire and Jimmy Bartel look ahead to Round 5, with a full preview and predictions ahead of Gather Round. And the boys are praying that a scenario will unfold over the next month for one of the greatest matchups we could hope for!

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Eddie McGuire and Jimmy Bartel answer your questions and debate the age old question, why does Geelong always seem to get the rub of the green? And it has only taken until Round 5 for us to get THE question of the year!

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the panel dives deep into the proposed changes to the AFL’s father-son and academy rules, which could see clubs like Carlton, Essendon, and Port Adelaide paying a much steeper price for their legacy talent.

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Eddie McGuire and Jimmy Bartel react to the biggest issues from Round 4. Thank god for the Easter Monday blockbuster, it has reminded us why we love footy! And Eddie delivers a few insights into what will be discussed as many "dinners" at Gather Round.

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Sam McClure and the panel analyse the mounting pressure on Michael Voss as Carlton continues a disastrous run of second-half fade-outs.

The team debates whether aiming for a top-ten finish is "embracing mediocrity" while investigating the irony of Adam Simpson mentoring Voss while being a potential replacement.

The episode also critiques Essendon’s defensive disconnect under Brad Scott and reviews the AFL’s decision to maintain the traditional 2:30 PM Grand Final start time.

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• Inside the Bombers' Crisis:

  • Andrew McGrath cleared the rooms for a players-only meeting to address frustrations with defensive efforts and leadership.

  • The panel debates a potential "disconnect" between coach Brad Scott and the playing group.

  • Zack Merritt’s contract status remains a talking point as the club looks toward 2027.

• Saints vs. Lions Turf War:

  • A public spat erupts between Chris Fagan and Ross Lyon over player payments and Northern Academies.

  • Details surface of a behind-the-scenes clash between club presidents Andrew Bassett and Andrew Wellington.

• Round 2 Tactical Review:

  • North Melbourne’s disappointing loss to West Coast after a strong start.

  • Harley Reid’s standout performance and growing maturity.

  • The Adelaide Crows’ struggle under pressure and "safe" play style.

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• Essendon in Turmoil: Insights into the "tough" post-match player meetings and the confusion surrounding their defensive structures.

• The Coaching Vacuum: A look at the Bombers' inexperienced coaching panel and the recent loss of veteran assistant Daniel Giansiracusa to the Hawks.

• Draft Shake-up: Exclusive details on a radical AFL proposal to award extra end-of-first-round picks to bottom-five clubs to combat the difficulty of rebuilding.

• The Tasmania Problem: Eddie McGuire warns of a "panic button" scenario as stadium delays and global economic shifts threaten the 19th team's timeline.

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Host Eddie McGuire leads a powerhouse Tuesday night panel featuring James Hird and Cal Twomey to dissect the biggest stories in the game. The team analyses the fallout from the Scott Pendlebury tribunal case and Cal Twomey breaks exclusive news on a massive contract extension for Zach Merrett at Essendon.

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