Sydney are facing one of the biggest crises of their 2026 season, with several Swans players questioned by Victoria Police following an alleged incident at the team's Melbourne hotel after Sunday's win over Essendon.

What do we actually know, what happens next, and what could this mean for Sydney with finals just around the corner?

Plus, we break down ALL the big talking points from Round 23, including North Melbourne's collapse against Geelong, another wild Collingwood-Hawthorn draw, and Carlton and the Western Bulldogs finishing level.

And Josh Fraser is officially Carlton's man! After an incredible turnaround as interim coach, Fraser has been locked in as the Blues' senior coach. What does his appointment mean for Carlton's future?

Then we look ahead to Round 24, with Collingwood vs Brisbane, Melbourne vs the Bulldogs, Adelaide vs GWS and Carlton vs Fremantle all carrying major finals implications.

00:00 The Sydney Swans Situation

10:51 Round 23 Review

11:06 North fall apart against Cats

16:43 Pies and Hawks DRAW again!

21:05 Dogs and Blues all tied up too

24:56 Rest of Round 23 Wrap

26:31 Blues sign Fraser on: what does this mean for their future?

34:36 Round 24 Preview

34:55 Pies and Lions fight with finals ramifications

37:25 Dees still in the running for top 4 against the Dogs

39:35 Crows and GWS still means something for the wildcard

42:40 Rest of Round 24 Wraparound

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Fremantle once again on the Friday night stage, take down a gutsy competitor and OFFICIALLY CLINCH THE MINOR PREMIERSHIP! Yet another Wharfie Time has seen the Adelaide Crows this time be taken down in the 4th, in what has set up for an interesting weekend of football ahead.How far will Adelaide fall after this loss? Is this the greatest Fremantle side we've ever seen?

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The Geelong Cats are under serious scrutiny after details emerged surrounding the club’s handling of Jake Kolodjashnij’s contract and concussion situation. Did Geelong cross the line — and did the AFL have multiple opportunities to stop it?

In Episode 23 of Zero Access Footy, we break down the entire Geelong situation, including the contract negotiations, the AFL’s response, the alleged failure to lodge the relevant documentation, and the wider questions this raises around concussion management and the AFL’s conflict of interest.

We also ask the big question: Are Melbourne now genuine premiership contenders? After their huge win over Fremantle, have the Demons emerged as a legitimate threat heading into the business end of the season?

Plus, we review Brisbane’s demolition of Hawthorn, Carlton’s dominant win over St Kilda, the rest of Round 22, and preview three massive upcoming clashes.

🗣️ THE BIG QUESTIONS

• What really happened with Jake Kolodjashnij?

• Did Geelong fail to follow the AFL’s concussion and contract procedures?

• Did the AFL have opportunities to identify the issue earlier?

• What does this mean amid the AFL concussion class action?

• Are Melbourne genuine premiership contenders?

• Are Brisbane back in flag contention?

• Who will emerge from the battle for the top spots?

00:00 Explaining the GEELONG Concussion SCANDAL

06:56 AFL Concussion Class Action and Conflict of Interest

11:57 Geelong Have Crossed the Line – Did the AFL Let It Happen or Miss It?

16:43 Lions Clip Hawks’ Wings: Are They Back?

20:33 Demons Upset Dockers

26:37 Saints Fail Against Blues Amid Injury Crisis

31:33 Rest of Round 22 Whip Around Review

33:00 Is Melbourne Now a Genuine Premiership Contender?

38:48 Dockers and Crows Battle in Race for Top Spots

42:36 Hawks Face Pies in Interesting Clash

44:55 Dogs and Blues Push for Finals

47:14 Rest of Round 23 Tips and Ladder