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Highway to Hell, Ladder predictors and the Awards season is near!
Season 1, Ep. 23
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On this weeks episode on what was a 2nd take for the episode this week after a Sam Blunder with the recording. We dissect all the fallout from Round 21 and what it means for Collingwoods push this season after 3 out of 4 loses. We also look at Adelaide and declaring them as the premiership favorites potentially but they need to get over some hurdles first before anything. We then look at some things were not so pleased about with the umpires and some of there decision making in games and off course the inconsistencies and then the main topic everyone is talking about right now is Jeremy Cameron as he is pursuing the triple figures, Will it be in a Grand final Who knows...
We then wrap up with previewing Round 22 including the big game between Hawthorn and Collingwood with big ramifications on the line for both teams..
Stay Tuned...
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Unofficial Insiders podcast is the top tier spot for Football (AFL) FAN, targeting pre and post match day breakdowns, absurd takes as well as fresh insights into key headlines and news Internal and External. Join Sam and Bailey who provide a passionate, unique and youthful lens into the footy scene.
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