INTERVIEW: Jimmy Bartel - 26 August 2026
Summary
Hosts and guest Jimmy Bartel discuss the 2024 All-Australian team, praising the selection while humorously critiquing the lack of blazers for past winners. They analyze the wildcard weekend, predicting Collingwood and Carlton as likely winners, and debate the Geelong Cats' governance issues following their recent controversy. The conversation also covers the AFL's coaching appointment process and the need for better player safety protocols in Australian contact sports.
Topics discussed
Introduction and welcome to Jimmy Bartell
Reflections on the All-Australian Awards night
Proposal to award retroactive blazers to past players
Nostalgia for past All-Australian awards
Discussion on Max Gawn and Jordan Dawson captaincy
Debate over All-Australian team selections
The difficulty of selecting a perfect team
Analysis of the Geelong coaching selection process
Outlook for the Wildcard weekend and VFL history
Geelong governance issues and contact sport safety
Comparing AFL governance to the NHL
Grand Final predictions: Collingwood vs Carlton
Reasoning behind Collingwood and Carlton picks
Geelong injury updates and future prospects
Sign-off and next week's preview
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