INTERVIEW: Eddie McGuire- 22 September 2026
Summary
Eddie Maguire and Tim discuss the Brownlow Medal voting trends, praising the umpires for their accurate preliminary final decisions and highlighting Nick Daicos' deserved win. The hosts analyze the tribunal case against Rocky Neil, arguing that his extensive career and clean record warrant a downgraded suspension to allow him to play in the grand final. They also critique recent rule changes that have slowed the game, suggesting that reducing artificial stoppages would improve flow without cutting actual play time.
Topics discussed
Show intro and sponsor reads
Nick Day's Brownlow Medal win and umpire stats
Trends in Brownlow voting numbers over the years
Personal stories with Nick Day and top players
Rocky Neil tribunal case and suspension debate
Proposed tribunal changes and game importance scales
Simplifying AFL rules and boundary line disputes
Praise for preliminary final spectacle and week off
Debate on shortening quarters vs reducing game time
Reducing artificial stoppages to speed up play
Farewell to Eddie McGuire and sponsor acknowledgments
Closing banter and final sponsor plugs
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