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It's been a massive week in sport, and Hamish and Amos have plenty to get off their chests. Zach Merrett has traded the red and black for brown and gold, Jordan Ridley is heading to Geelong, and the AFL trade machine has produced another bewildering collection of picks, players and deals. We attempt to make sense of it all before heading overseas to discuss Manchester City's legal troubles, the Premier League and what's happening in the cricket. Plenty of opinions, a few disagreements and absolutely no guarantees we'll stay on topic.

Amos and Hamish unpack a massive week in footy, from Hawthorn’s heartbreaking preliminary final loss and the ugly scenes that followed to controversial tribunal decisions, delistings and the latest trade whispers. There’s also plenty happening beyond the AFL, with a quick check-in on the EPL and cricket before attention turns to the big one: Grand Final predictions. Who wins, who kicks the first goal, who takes home the Norm Smith - and, just as importantly, what will Kylie Minogue sing?

Amos and Hamish unpack Hawthorn and Collingwood's extraordinary 92-all draw and what it means for the Hawks' top-four hopes, before turning to Australia's shock Test loss to Bangladesh and the changes needed for the second Test. Plus, the latest twist in Essendon's seemingly never-ending coaching saga, AFL milestone games, Round 24 tips and a look ahead to the opening weekend of the Premier League.

It’s grand final week - at least for Hamish and Amos. The boys preview their head-to-head fantasy showdown (with Hamish at a distinct advantage as Amos spends the weekend on the beers, tip the weekend’s AFL action and assess Hawthorn’s top-four chances. Plus: Essendon’s coaching search, Scotty Boland’s Test snub, trade-period rumours, and Amos unveils a plan to use AI to find out which AFL journalists actually know what they’re talking about.

Hamish and Amos agree that Geelong gets away with too much. Hamish makes the case for the young guys being future premiership players under James Hird, and Amos says that everything's okay after they limp across the line against North.

Amos and Hamish debate Kako v Watson. Hamish wonders whether Tsatas will be at Essendon next year. Hamish still thinks Hird should be coach.

Essendon snapped a 12-game losing streak with a nervy 3-point win over GWS — and now, less than a week later, they're walking straight into the MCG to face a Hawthorn side sitting third and in career-best form. Hamish and Amos catch up on three rounds they missed, argue about what "back" actually means when you're 17th, and preview the direct clash live before it happens. Plus: Spain are world champions, Argentina somehow found a way to implode in the final, England win a bronze medal nobody asked for, and the Commonwealth Games lawn bowls gets its moment in the sun.

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We're back after a week off — blame a power outage — and we've got plenty to catch up on. Two rounds of football, two losses for very different reasons, a legend in the Hall of Fame, and a farewell to one of the greatest figures the game has ever produced. Hamish breaks down the Carlton heartbreak — a 23-point lead somehow not enough — and Amos has some explaining to do about 17 behinds. Plus, we take a moment to honour Neale Daniher and celebrate Dustin Fletcher's long-overdue induction into the AFL Hall of Fame.

Farewell Neale - a legend taken by a beast of a disease. Brad's gone. Is Hirdy the saviour? Hamish things so.

Big turnaround after a loss to Melbourne as Hardwick kicks 4 up forward. Hamish tips the Bombers against Richmond but not with any confidence.

Hamish finds "some" positives out of last weekend. Hamish and Amos debate whether or not Pendelbury's pending games record is the greatest achievement of VFL/AFL football

Hamish reflects on how bad things are at Essendon. Amos thinks there's still plenty of upside.

Essendon’s 77-point Anzac Day loss has sparked calls from Amos for the Bombers to be stripped of the fixture. Meanwhile, Hawthorn’s draw with the Pies gives Amos plenty to work with as he questions whether Gunston is past it and whether Watson is too small.

Hamish thinks Essendon is back on track and Amos says there's nothing to worry about despite Hawthorn just falling across the line.