Season Review Part One

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Campbell Chesser chooses Carlton over West Coast, leaving the Eagles questioning their investment in his injury-plagued career.

The episode begins with Drew Jones sharing personal news about his newborn son Max and how it coincided with the footy season. The hosts then shift to the AFLW, highlighting the Eagles' consecutive comeback wins led by Ella Roberts under coach Daisy Pearce. They explore coaching staff changes, with Andrew McQualter overhauling assistants and potential recruits like Simon Goodwin. Player trades are a focus, including Campbell Chesser's move to Carlton and the hosts' frustration over lost development investment. Draft discussions center on whether to pick ruckman Cooper Durdin with the second overall pick or prioritize midfielders, weighing long-term potential against immediate needs. Harley Reid's contract extension is analyzed in depth, noting its significance for the club's rebuild and comparisons to Chris Judd. The John Worsfold Medal results are briefly mentioned, with Liam Baker winning. The episode concludes with a rapid pass-fail analysis of players like Liam Ryan, Jake Waterman, and Elliot Yeo, covering injuries, performances, and future prospects before time runs out.

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A season review that pairs a family update with the club's unfinished list work.

It opens on Drew Jones and the arrival of little Max before moving into the harder list calls that have hung around after a long season. That family update gives the discussion some room, but the focus soon tightens on Oscar Allen, Starsevich, Liam Ryan, and pick two, so the…

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For when you want a West Coast season-review chat with a newborn detour and list pressure.

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