Footy Focus Podcast Ep 2 - 2021 - Round 1 Review/Round 2 Preview

Footy Focus Podcast

Recorded on 23 March 2021

FOOTY NEWS FLASH

- Boys have their say on the new rules. Loophole for set shots & subbing out players questioned

- AFL Tribunal finally bans a star, suspending Danger for 3 after bump & what can be done to stop accidental knees to the head if anything?

TALKING POINTS

- Is Dusty taggable and do Swans have best list from 2020 bottom 8 clubs?

- Free kick to Butler for Ward tackle ump error & Stef Martin ensures Grundy fails English battle this time

PORT ADELAIDE VS NORTH MELBOURNE REVIEW

- Roos start better with fierce pressure, but lacked polish in the end

- Port break game open in 2nd quarter but fail to extend margin with Roos winning 2 quarters

- New year, same Boak, new recruit Fantasia’s fast start, Drew & Aliir impress

- LDU starts on fire, Stephenson maintained the fire & Tom Powell shows sparks in promising debut

NORTH MELBOURNE VS GOLD COAST PREVIEW

- LDU & Simpkin led midfield must take advantage of Rowell-less Suns to be a chance.

- Will senior leaders return this week or Noble blood more youngsters like Phillips?

- Big Ben (McKay) continue solid start and nullify Big Ben (King)?

PORT ADELAIDE VS ESSENDON PREVIEW

- Can Dixon monster Dons key backs & kick a big bag?

- Who is likely to come in for Bonner?

- Nak’s has his say when Ken should recall Rozee

ROUND 2 TIPS

- The boys enter their tips with Shez jumping to a 6-4 lead

- Huge props to Saints & Dees for winning while heavily undermanned