The Game: AFL Podcast with Quarters & Barra

Mark Duffield is the chief football writer at The West Australian, Glen Quartermain is the sports editor of The Sunday Times. In this episode, Duff and Quarters discuss: Why Buddy Franklin isn't going anywhere (3:28) The Magpies' challenge up at the Gabba (8:35) Will Scott Lycett hear the boos? (13:14) The one area where the Eagles must make a statement (14:25) Which way will the Dockers go with their talls? (16:02) The rest of Duff and Quarters' Round 5 tips (20:01) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Glen Quartermain is the sports editor of The Sunday Times, Mark Duffield is the chief football writers for The West Australian. In this episode, Quarters and Duff discuss: Was there a Western Derby? Not according to Fox Footy (0.53) Fremantle's skill level is a recurring theme (4.52) The Derby was a tale of two captains (8.40) Quarters: I think it's time for a concussion sub (11.50) Who has the better list - Gold Coast or Carlton? (15.45) If you don't have a soft spot for Callan Ward, check yourself for a pulse (22.02) Why doesn't Bryce Gibbs influence games at AFL level? (23.45) Why we're officially off the Swans (28.18) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mark Duffield is the chief football writer at The West Australian, Glen Quartermain is the sports editor of The Sunday Times. In this episode, Duff and Quarters discuss: Nat Fyfe's concussion and his race to be fit for the Giants (2.24) Western Derby 49 preview: Where the game will be won and what the Dockers must do to have any chance of winning (4.24) What should Jesse Hogan's forward-midfield time split be? (9.31) The Demons' moment of truth after the Circle of Truth (13.02) GWS have never won in Geelong, is this the Giants' time? (18.55) The rest of the nation discovers Lachie Neale (20.29) Quarters: We'll find out more about Richmond in the next four weeks that we did in the previous two years (25.25)

Mark Duffield is the chief football writer at The West Australian, Glen Quartermain is the sports editor of The Sunday Times. In this episode, Duff and Quarters discuss: Will Nat Fyfe play this week? (2:10) Why Quarters has no problem with below the knees free kick (6.11) The implosion of Dusty and a frustrated coach (8.33) What Duff liked best about Brandon Matera's game (14.03) The Jeremy Cameron we expect to see more of (16.50) Queensland footy is fantastic (18.51) Does Port Adelaide have the rising star in its ranks? (20.55)

Mark Duffield is the chief football writer at The West Australian, Glen Quartermain is the sports editor of The Sunday Times. In this episode, Duff and Quarters discuss: Why the upcoming round looms as a tipster's nightmare (1:57) The tribunal got it right by letting Mason Cox off (4:12) The Docker who was overlooked in AFLW awards voting (8:48) Round 3 preview (10:47) WA's Sydney Stack earns his debut at Richmond (23:53) What can we expect from Eagles debutant Josh Rotham? (29:56) What Freo needs to improve on this week against St Kilda (40:42)

Glen Quartermain is the sports editor of The Sunday Times, Bridget Lacy - stepping in for Mark Duffield - is a respected sports writer for The West Australian. In this episode, Quarters and Bridget discuss: The AFLW deserves to stand centre stage (1:15) With Woosha under the pump, could James Hird return to the Bombers? (5:35) West Coast's kicking sets them apart from their opposition (6:46) Sam Collins' mark the height of irony in Freo's shock loss (9:48) Dockers' tall forward line simply didn't function (11:30) Does Nat Fyfe deserve to cop criticism over his defensive work? (12:24) Poor umpiring soured Bulldogs' stunning comeback (14:20) Are the Lions everybody's second team? (18:32) There's something wrong with the Dees (20:20) Why Scott Lycett is flourishing at Port Adelaide (22:32) Worrying signs at Essendon, who seem devoid of spirit (24:20) It's time to throw Mills and Heeney in the midfield (26:47) On what we've seen so far, Collingwood are the team to beat (27:55)

Mark Duffield is the chief football writer at The West Australian, Glen Quartermain is the sports editor of The Sunday Times. In this episode, Duff and Quarters discuss: Should the AFLW grand final be a stand-alone fixture? (1:33) Which teams will flip their form in round two. (6.26) Quarters on where Sydney should play young stars Mills and Heeney. (14.23) Mark Duffield is increasingly concerned about Willie Rioli's injury. (24.37) Who came out on top in the Judd trade. (28.07) The assistant coaches most likely to step up for a senior job. (29.40) Freo's trip to Gold Coast won't be a walk in the park. (38.25)

Mark Duffield is the chief football writer at The West Australian, Glen Quartermain is the sports editor of The Sunday Times. In this episode, Duff and Quarters discuss: Why Fremantle was the best-performed team of the round (2:10) Essendon failed to live up to the hype; Giants suited to new rules (6:30) The AFL has decided it's OK to punch opponents (9:46) Marvel Stadium bug bears: You've got a roof, now use it (11:27) How Richmond will adapt to life without Alex Rance (14:54) The fallout from West Coast's loss to Brisbane (16.13) Likely bottom two sides produce match of the round (21:11) Powerful Port, and will the Dees live to rue letting Jesse Hogan go? (24:27) Adelaide's lack of pace is a major concern (28:13) We need to name and shame racist social media trolls (31:08)

Mark Duffield is the chief football writer at The West Australian, Glen Quartermain is the sports editor of The Sunday Times. In this episode, Duff and Quarters discuss: Round 1 gets underway on a sad note (3:35) Tonight's season opener between Carlton and Richmond (7:33) The team that can take the most home-ground advantage from the new rules (13:17) Has West Coast earned the right to host a home opener after winning the flag? (25:11) Eagles v Lions match preview (26:22) Freo v North Melbourne match preview (37:40) Why Cam McCarthy is worth the punt for the Dockers (39:13)

Mark Duffield is the chief football writer at The West Australian, Glen Quartermain is the sports editor of The Sunday Times. In this episode, Duff and Quarters discuss: The latest on the Jesse Hogan setback (1:00) The Fremantle trade Duff rates as 'arguably the worst in football history' (3:20) Freo's high-risk, high-reward trade decisions that haven't yet come off (5:56) Does Hogan's absence change the tip on Freo v North Melbourne? (9:34) Alastair Clarkson's 'repeat efforts' in trying to change the runner's rules (13:41) Have the AFLW's Dockers been dudded? (17:11) Should Josh Kennedy be picked for Saturday's season opener? (25:06) Will Quarters' boys Hawthorn play finals? (32:32)

Mark Duffield is the chief football writer at The West Australian, Braden Quartermaine is the senior sports writer of The Sunday Times. In this episode, Duff and Quarters discuss: Intra-club test for Eagles duo (2.00) West Coast well placed to cover Kennedy (2.30) Two rucks 'the way to go' with new rules (5.30) How will Tom Hickey go in 2019? (7.30) Fremantle's favourable draw (8.30) Mundy one of the most underrated players in the AFL (11.00) Dockers' new forward setup (11.45) Big year ahead for Sean Darcy (14.00) Why Cerra should play midfield more often (15.00) Looking back at the Eagles' flags (16.00) Duff's top 50 (22.50) Duff and Braden's season predictions (28.00)

Mark Duffield is the chief football writer at The West Australian, Glen Quartermain is the sports editor of The Sunday Times. In this episode, Duff and Quarters discuss: Is the new 50m penalty rule good? (3:54) Luke Beveridge's bold bid to get runners back in business (7:19) Some of Freo's issues to address from their final JLT hit-out (9:28) Skill execution the Dockers' 'biggest blind spot' (12:07) The positives from Freo's pre-season (13:02) Willie Rioli looks to have taken another step (18:41) Duff and Quarters wrap up the final JLT games (20:04) Where to now for Paddy McCartin? (30:46)

Mark Duffield is the chief football writer at The West Australian, Glen Quartermain is the sports editor of The Sunday Times. In this episode, Duff and Quarters discuss: Mick Malthouse's influence on WA football (1.00) Comparing West Coast's premiership sides (2.40) The best Mick Malthouse quotes (6.00) JLT1 wash-up (8.30) Should the pre-season be shortened (9.30) Pre-season derby preview (10.50) Brayshaw 'a future AFL captain' (12.40) Gary Ablett to return for Geelong (18.00) How many goals will Buddy kick in 2019? (30.00) Grim prediction for North Melbourne's season (33.30) Should Eagles, Docker play an annual regional JLT match? (34.30) AFL reserves debate (34.40)

Mark Duffield is the chief football writer at The West Australian, Glen Quartermain is the sports editor of The Sunday Times. In this episode, Duff and Quarters discuss: Will there be a twilight grand final? (1.00) JLT1 review and how the new rules went (5.40) Fremantle's loss to Collingwood (12.25) Do the Dockers have too many talls? (14.45) Will Hayden Ballantyne be squeezed out? (16.45) What to do with Adam Cerra (18.20) Dockers AFLW wrap (19.45) West Coast's win over Geelong (22.45) Can a third tall fit in the Eagles' forward-line? (23.20) South Fremantle product Parker's round one hopes (25.45) Lachie Neale comments (27.50) How much will Beams departure hurt Lions (29.00) Why Sam Walsh will win rising star (29.40) The Dean Kemp-like WA Suns player (33.00)

Mark Duffield is the chief football writer at The West Australian, Glen Quartermain is the sports editor of The Sunday Times. In this episode, Duff and Quarters discuss: Hawthorn announcing WA's Ben Stratton as their new skipper (2:00) Did West Coast make the right call with their leadership group? (3:58) What will a national reserves comp mean for the WAFL? (8:10) What to expect from the opening JLT Community Series clashes (17:45) What will the Eagles look like in their pre-season match-up with Geelong? (19:44) Quarters' tip for the flag (33:20)