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

The Brisbane Lions bounce back with an impressive 67-point win over Hawthorn, as they stake their claim as the 2nd best side in the competition. With weapons spread across the field, can this side make history in claiming 3 premierships running?The Kangas finally get a scalp, as they beat the whimpering Dogs, keeping their Wildcard hopes alive. What does this mean for the Bulldogs, as they continue their weird 2026 season.

Carlton have a new coach... but have they already found the right long-term answer?

This week on Zero Access Footy, we break down Carlton's statement win over Brisbane and ask whether Josh Fraser has done enough to earn the job permanently. We also unpack Gold Coast's latest collapse, St Kilda's disappointing loss to Sydney, debate whether Behm is better than Hipwood, nominate the AFL's worst player, and preview the biggest clashes of Round 22.

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00:00 Carlton's Coaching Problem Solved: Is Fraser Their Man?

08:17 Carlton Stun Brisbane, Pull a Big Scalp

14:10 Suns Slump Again, Dees Take the Win

19:38 Saints Choke Against Swans

26:01 Rest of Round 21 Wrap

28:04 Is Behm Better Than Hipwood?

31:29 Who Is the Worst Player in the AFL?

34:34 Can the Lions Bounce Back Against the Hawks?

40:37 Dees Face a Tough Task Against the No. 1 Dockers

43:36 Spluttering Saints Face Hot Blues: Who Takes the Win?

46:31 Rest of Round 22 Preview

Fremantle tonight just clocked their club-record 18TH WIN OF THE SEASON with their hard-fought performance against the Western Bulldogs look just a little sketchy, but yet again run home strong to take the game by 37 points.Are the Fremantle Dockers ready to take the crown? If not, who can possibly stop them from doing so?

The finals race is heating up! With just a handful of rounds remaining, we debate who claims the crucial 10th spot, review all the biggest stories from Round 20, and ask the big question: Are Brisbane inevitable in 2026?

We break down Collingwood's statement win over Adelaide, Geelong's impressive victory over Melbourne, St Kilda ending North Melbourne's finals hopes, and preview a blockbuster Round 21 featuring Collingwood v Geelong, Fremantle v Western Bulldogs, and St Kilda v Sydney.

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00:00 The Race for Finals: Who Takes Spot 10?

11:00 Magpies Serve It Up Against the Crows

16:50 Cats Show Their Class, Slay the Dees

21:36 Saints End Roos' Season in Injury Disaster

27:17 Rest of the Round 20 Wrap

28:40 Is Brisbane Inevitable This Year?

36:40 Pies and Cats Set to Trial New Start

56:00 Dockers Fight Dogs for First Place

59:40 Saints Plot Upset Over the Swans

1:03:45 Rest of the Round 21 Preview & Tipping

Has Adelaide staked its claim as a premiership contender with an impressive win over Sydney? Are the Giants the most confusing team ever as they handed Essendon their second win of the season? Behm and Rhys disect an interesting Round 19, as the Wildcard round has started to take shape.

Join them as they preview a massive Round 20, discuss the Crows good form and if the Saints simply aren't good enough.

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00:00 Is ADELAIDE A Premiership Contender!?00:41 Adelaide cause an upset09:11 Sydney lose to Adelaide13:03 Collingwood beat Carlton18:02 Essendon beat GWS21:37 Rest of Round 19 Review24:03 Are St Kilda Just Not Good Enough?29:33 Adelaide vs Collingwood33:16 Melbourne vs Geelong36:22 GWS vs Sydney39:01 Rest of Round 20 Preview