In a round of upsets, Charlie is the most upset over St Kilda's dismal performance, however the prospect of mounting a Frost/Nixon style stage play about the (fictionalised) animosity between Chris Scott and James Hird puts him in a good mood. Wil thinks it's still too early to draw any conclusions about teams, but what is indisputable is how good The Bont is. Things are starting to cool on our AFL Hotties list, but that just gives us more time to focus on the Notties.

00:00 Introduction and Weekend Highlights

02:08 Game Analysis and Fan Reactions

04:46 Team Performances and Expectations

09:34 Star Players and Their Impact

12:58 Controversies and Player Personas

18:01 Fictionalising AFL History

23:43 Round Results and Team Dynamics

24:09 Coaching Challenges in AFL

26:59 The Role of Players vs. Coaches

29:15 Young Talent and Team Development

30:36 The State of West Coast Eagles

32:54 Carlton's Resurgence and Fan Sentiment

34:25 Finding Joy in the Game

36:33 Media Dynamics in AFL Commentary

38:48 Flaky Freo and Team Stereotypes

40:40 Port Adelaide's Potential

45:55 Fan Behaviour and Game Atmosphere

46:16 AFL Hotties and Thunderbirds

48:59 Advertising and Player Personas

52:01 The Dynamics of AFL Player Representation

53:55 Hotties vs Notties in AFL

57:50 Fan Experiences and Grand Final Dreams

01:01:00 The Marsh Family and Sporting Legacy

01:03:59 Whipping Boys in AFL Teams

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UnHerd's Best of 2023

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