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Big names and agenda-setters lock horns on Footy Classified. Sam McClure, Matthew Lloyd, Jimmy Bartel and Damian Barrett bring you footy's most confrontational program.

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The "toxic" culture at Essendon, coaching challenges at Carlton and North Melbourne, and St Kilda's pursuit of Lockie Neale.

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Footy Classified aired Monday 22 June

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In this episode of Footy Classified, host Sam McClure is joined by panellists Damian Barrett, Jimmy Bartel, and Matthew Lloyd to dissect the latest developments at the Essendon Football Club. The team covers:

Coaching Turmoil: A deep dive into the current coaching challenges facing the Bombers.

Trade News: An update on the future of Zach Merrett and the potential for senior teammates to follow him out of the club.

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The panel discuss future developments facing the AFL, with a primary focus on the Tasmanian expansion team. 

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Big names and agenda-setters lock horns on Footy Classified. Join Eddie McGuire, James Hird and Cal Twomey as they bring you footy's most confrontational program.

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The Footy Classified panel discussed Zach Merrett's desire to leave Essendon, the Giants' severe injury crisis, and the controversy of placing Scott Pendlebury's upcoming milestone game behind a paywall.

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The panel discusses the fallout from Michael Voss stepping down as senior coach of the Carlton Football Club.

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Collingwood’s Struggles: The panel discussed Collingwood’s poor performance in the 2026 season and their failed attempt to attract free agents like Gold Coast’s Ben King.

Bobby Hill’s Return: The panel debated when Collingwood should bring back Bobby Hill, who has been out for personal reasons.

Scott Pendlebury’s Milestone: The panel discussed Scott Pendlebury’s upcoming record-breaking game and a special commercial arrangement regarding his jersey.

Carlton’s Future: The panel shared their thoughts on Carlton’s performance and the future of coach Michael Voss.

Grimes’ ACL Injury: The panel discussed the risky medical program Geelong is using for Grimes’ ACL injury.

St Kilda’s Improvement: The panel debated whether St Kilda has shown enough improvement this season.

Port Adelaide’s Season: The panel discussed Port Adelaide’s performance and coach Josh Carr’s comments after their loss to the Western Bulldogs.

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The fallout of a $75,000 fine issued to the Carlton Football Club.

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In this episode of Footy Classified, the panel discusses Carlton and Essendon's disappointing seasons, with both teams finding themselves equal last on the ladder in 2026 after Round 8. The team also covers the mixed fortunes of the teams out West, an interesting showdown, and Collingwood's changing stance on the draft.

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Fresh turmoil at Melbourne, with CEO Paul Guerra sensationally sacked less than 12 months into the role, legal action looming, and veteran administrator Brian Cook stepping in as interim boss.

Footy Classified unpacks what triggered the shock decision, who could take over permanently, and what it means for a club already battling major off-field instability.

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Join the panel for the latest discussion on the AFL, including news and ongoing updates about the Carlton Football Club investigation.

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The anticipated changes to the AFL draft academy bidding rules, the latest updates on the Elijah Hollands situation, and the Tasmanian team's recruitment strategy.

We also look back at the iconic 1995 Anzac Day draw between Collingwood and Essendon.

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Join us as we dissect the biggest stories in the AFL this week. We cover the situation surrounding Carlton's Elijah Hollands and the latest developments in the AFL Tribunal's appeal process regarding Zach Butters. Plus, we discuss the challenges faced by coaching staff in managing player situations on and off the field.

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The fallout from the AFL Tribunal's decision regarding Port Adelaide's Zak Butters. Butters was found guilty of using a slur against umpire Nick Foot.

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This episode of Footy Classified, featuring host Sam McClure and panellists Damian Barrett, Jimmy Bartel, and Matthew Lloyd, covers the major talking points from the AFL's Gather Round including the confrontation between Port Adelaide's Zak Butters and umpire Nick Foot.

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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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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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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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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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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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The panel dives into the crisis unfolding at the Collingwood Football Club after a shaky start to the 2026 season.

With their list aging and questions surrounding their recruitment strategy, the experts debate whether Craig McRae can reinvent the side or if a steep decline is inevitable.

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Eddie McGuire and Jimmy Bartel react to the biggest issues from Round 1. Eddie declares that the Scott Pendlebury suspension represents “everything that is wrong with the AFL”.

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Cal Twomey has exclusive details on a contract move that's cleared up space at Collingwood.

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Sam McClure, Matthew Lloyd, Jimmy Bartel and Damian Barrett analyse everything out of Opening Round in the first edition of Footy Classified for 2026.

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Eddie McGuire and Jimmy Bartel look ahead to Round 1 Footy. What can the Bombers offer? Richmond to do it again and the Saints are just fine.

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Eddie McGuire and Jimmy Bartel answer your questions. Should the AFL head to the ASHES? Punish players who go limp and is it time to punish time wasters?

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Eddie McGuire and Jimmy Bartel react to the AFL’s “half assed” Opening Round and their massive missed opportunity. They both go in to bat for Sam Docherty AND Dan Gorringe and Eddie gives an empowering speech to the Blues!

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Eddie McGuire and Jimmy Bartel look ahead to Opening Round. The team Eddie thinks are travelling alright, an open market on when the AFL will announce the Grand Final start time, Clarko's future and how the Top 10 is really going to work.

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Eddie McGuire and Jimmy Bartel answer your questions. Why the Freo hype? Why don't clubs know about the drug takers in their team? And is there anything the AFL can do for bad clubs?

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Eddie McGuire and Jimmy Bartel debate the biggest issues and changes heading into the 2026 AFL Season, the MRO, the Brownlow, improving Opening Round and can someone from the AFL stand up to Peter V'Landys?

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Eddie McGuire and Jimmy Bartel return with a full preview of the 2026 AFL Season.

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Matthew Lloyd and Laura Spurway wrap all the moves of the AFL's 2025 Trade Period and discuss all the winners and losers and what happens now with Hawthorn, and the fractured relationship with Essendon and their captain.

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Jimmy Bartel and Matthew Lloyd go through the news of Day 7 of the AFL's Trade Period and discuss how much the Hawks need to pay, Curnow and the Swans, advice for De Goey and what is happening on the final day of a wild trade period!

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Jimmy Bartel and Matthew Lloyd go through the news of Day 6 of the AFL's Trade Period and discuss every name left on the board and where they go, Lloydy reveals his mail on is going on with Merrett and the writing is on the wall for a Hawthorn star.

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Jimmy Bartel and Laura Spurway go through the news of Day 5 of the AFL's Trade Period and discuss why exactly North Melbourne are not active, when they have 1 VERY big problem, Collingwood needs to do the right thing by some veterans and the lates on Elijah Hollands.

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Jimmy Bartel and Matthew Lloyd go through the news of Day 4 of the AFL's Trade Period and discuss what needs to happen for Rowan Marshall to get out of the Saints, the concerns the Suns should have by bringing in a certain player and Lloydy gets tough on Charlie Curnow.

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Jimmy Bartel and Matthew Lloyd go through the news of Day 3 of the AFL's Trade Period and discuss how many mids Hawthorn can fit in, the latest on Clayton Oliver and Charlie Curnow, and Jimmy has his say on Craig McRae.

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Jimmy Bartel and Matthew Lloyd go through the news of Day 2 of the AFL's Trade Period and discuss exactly what the Pies need, how Melbourne move on from losing their stars, and how lucky Jamarra is that anyone is interested in him.

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Jimmy Bartel and Matthew Lloyd go through the news of Day 1 of the AFL's Trade Period and try to decipher the noise coming out of a lot of the clubs. And will Essendon REALLY not take Hawthorn's call?

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Eddie McGuire and Jimmy Bartel recap the 2025 AFL Grand Final, how Brisbane did it, Chris Scott's "sour grapes", the death of the bounce & 2026 Predictions.

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Eddie McGuire and Jimmy Bartel preview the 2025 AFL Grand Final. What will Snoop have to offer? What cheeky tricks will Baz get up to? And who wins?

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Ken Hinkley & Andrew Welsh join Eddie McGuire, Tom Morris, James Hird, & Rory Sloane to preview the Grand Final 

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Eddie McGuire and Jimmy Bartel answer your questions. Including why isn't GOTY and MOTY for the whole year? Changing the ruck rules and Eddie's new career.

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Eddie McGuire and Jimmy Bartel react to the Prelim finals, the LATEST on Essendon's implosion, and go head to head over the Zorko and Cox incident.

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Eddie McGuire and Jimmy Bartel preview one of the BIGGEST Prelim weekends in recent history! Who is disadvantaged? Who is primed? Who takes Newcombe? Who stops Nick? Who wins....

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Eddie McGuire, James Hird, Rory Sloane and  Tom Morris preview the Prelims.

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Eddie McGuire and Jimmy Bartel answer your questions, including Eddie's update on growing the game in the USA, why teams get compensation picks & how 16 a side helps the game.

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Sam McClure, Damian Barrett, Matthew Lloyd & Jimmy Bartel review the Semi Finals.

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Eddie McGuire and Jimmy Bartel react to the Semi Finals, discuss the 'Circus in Adelaide', the Bombers disaster, the mess that is the Commission & get pumped for State of Origin.

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Eddie McGuire and Jimmy Bartel look to this weekend's Semi Finals, including Zach Merrett's movements, Bobby Hill, fan interactions and Eddie's warning to 7 about Ginnivan.

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Eddie McGuire and Jimmy Bartel answer your questions, including draft order, moving Essendon, grassroots round and more.

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Toul Miller joins Eddie McGuire, Tom Morris, James Hird, & Rory Sloane to preview Semi Finals

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Sam McClure, Damian Barrett, Matthew Lloyd & Jimmy Bartel review the first week of Finals.

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Eddie McGuire and Jimmy Bartel react to Finals week 1, and Eddie is out to clear the air about THAT article, his relationships and serious concerns with the commission.

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Eddie McGuire and Jimmy Bartel are LIVE at the Sporting Globe Richmond, with Sam Docherty and 100 punters! Carlton's exodus, overcoming adversity and his pride.

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Eddie McGuire and Jimmy Bartel are LIVE at the Sporting Globe Richmond, with Andrew Dillon and 100 punters! Fixture, finals, wildcards, concussion it is ALL up for discussion.

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Nasiah Wanganeen-Milera joins Eddie McGuire, Tom Morris, James Hird, & Rory Sloane to preview Finals

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Sam McClure, Damian Barrett, Matthew Lloyd & Jimmy Bartel preview Qualifying and Elimination Finals.

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Heading into the finals bye week Eddie McGuire and Jimmy Bartel discuss the teams that missed the 8, and the things likely or not to happen over finals and the preseason.

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Eddie McGuire and Jimmy Bartel answer your questions, including conspiracy theories on the AFL drug policy delay and the Cats investigation. Plus Eddie's Sophie's choice moment.

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Tom Morris, James Hird, Cal Twomey & Rory Sloane preview Finals

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Sam McClure, Damian Barrett Matthew Lloyd & Jimmy Bartel review Round 24

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Eddie McGuire and Jimmy Bartel react to RD24, including how the 8 was shaped, the latest on Izak Rankine and Eddie points out the stupidity of the AFL's own making.

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Eddie McGuire and Jimmy Bartel look to Round 24, including the finals shaper, the MCG filler, a proper send off for Ken Hinkley and maybe some AFL bias?

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Eddie McGuire and Jimmy Bartel answer your questions, including ditching the advantage rule, chips and gloves, short players and the reasonable player.

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Eddie McGuire, James Hird, Tom Morris & Rory Sloane preview Round 24

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Sam McClure, Damian Barrett Matthew Lloyd & Jimmy Bartel review Round 23

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Eddie McGuire and Jimmy Bartel react to RD23, including the howlers that ruined a game of the season, Hinkley, Scott and Lyon, an EXCLUSIVE on the Tigers and what's going to happen with Rankine?

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Eddie McGuire and Jimmy Bartel look to Round 23, including the Crows Pies, the AFL's missed promotional opportunity and who they're mad at for ruining the Snoop Dogg surprise.

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Eddie McGuire and Jimmy Bartel answer your questions, including Footy in NZ, loaning players, a MASSIVE merger and renaming the Giants.

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Eddie McGuire, Ross Lyon, Tom Morris & Rory Sloane preview Round 23

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Sam McClure, Damian Barrett Matthew Lloyd & Jimmy Bartel review Round 22

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