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Cometh The Man, Cometh The Fridge: Round 16 Review

·1 hr 23 min·5 clips
How did 19-year-old Joe Frazier kick four goals, including a snap from the boundary, to lead the Bulldogs over Sydney?
The episode begins with the hosts welcoming listeners back and acknowledging positive feedback from a listener named Big Unit Dog. They kick off the round review with Friday night's match between the Western Bulldogs and Sydney, praising it as one of the great games of the season. The discussion focuses on the Bulldogs' young stars, particularly 19-year-old Joe Frazier, who kicked four goals, and the team's defensive improvements under coach Luke Beveridge. The hosts then shift to Adelaide, highlighting their surprising strength in contested marking, with six players in double figures for the season, and analyzing their defensive unit's underrated performance. West Coast's competitive loss to Collingwood is reviewed, with praise for coach Manny McWalter's use of young players like Tom McCarthy and Clay Hall. The 'Man of the Round' segment features Daniel Curtin's standout game for Adelaide, Myles Bergman's performance for Port Adelaide, and Alex Tauru's record-breaking spoils for St Kilda. In 'Bringing the Heat,' the hosts criticize the AFL for the poor SCG surface, question the value of fan surveys, and express disappointment in North Melbourne's heavy loss. The 'What Do You Reckon?' Q&A segment covers topics like underperforming players, contract concerns for Mac Andrew, and trade scenarios for Sam Walsh. The episode concludes with Supercoach tips and predictions for the upcoming round, including matches like North Melbourne vs. Bulldogs and Carlton vs. Collingwood.

As heard by us

A lively full-round debrief built around Alex Tauru's aerial work and a midfield role worth testing.

A3 Footy Podcast is back with a full slate after the bye rounds, settling into nine games and a fair bit of frustration. The panel works through Saturday's slower football, fresh concern around North Melbourne, and a more pointed look at a young midfielder who may have a case to…

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You get bye-round relief, Alex Tauru flying across packs, and a midfield role debate with plenty of footy shorthand.

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