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The Geelong ruck narrative and Zak Butters speaks at the races (26.10.26)

Oct 26, 2026 · 16m

Summary

Sportsday hosts discuss the AFL ruckman position, debating whether teams need dominant big men or athletic specialists, while analyzing Geelong's recent premiership losses and St Kilda's recruitment of Rowan Marshall. The conversation also covers the Gold Coast 500 and features a clip of Zach Butters discussing his ankle recovery and move to the Western Bulldogs. Finally, the panel explores the cultural barriers preventing players from publicly announcing their transfers to other clubs.

Topics discussed

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