The Agenda Setters | James Hird and Essendon hold coaching talks as Sam Mitchell closes in on new Hawks deal

The Agenda Setters | Neale's Bombers link revealed as Hodge blasts kick-in stat chasing and McCarthy questions AFL coaching blind spot

Mitch Cleary revealed Lachie Neale once discussed a future at Essendon, Luke Hodge criticised players chasing easy kick-in statistics, and Kate McCarthy questioned why successful AFLW coaches continue to be overlooked for AFL senior coaching roles. Three of the biggest talking points from The Agenda Setters. See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.

The Agenda Setters | Lachie Neale’s Saints Meeting, Essendon’s Assistance Push, Kane Questions The Crows

Caroline Wilson reveals Lachie Neale’s management reached out to Ross Lyon, with the Saints coach and Lenny Hayes set to meet the Brisbane champion for dinner. Plus, Caro unpacks Essendon’s confidence around receiving AFL assistance, Daisy Thomas tees off on behind-the-goals vision of the Bombers’ defence, and Kane Cornes questions whether Adelaide has been getting ahead of itself for a decade. See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.

The Agenda Setters | James Hird and Essendon hold coaching talks as Sam Mitchell closes in on new Hawks deal

Caroline Wilson delivers major AFL updates, revealing James Hird has spoken with Essendon president Andrew Welsh about the Bombers' coaching vacancy, Hawthorn has tabled Sam Mitchell a lucrative three-year extension, Melbourne has resolved its legal matter, and GWS faces crucial decisions over its leadership future. See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.

The Agenda Setters | Chris Scott’s Golf Trip, Rooey’s Ben King Take & Merrett’s Trade Twist

Mitch Cleary, Tom Morris and Nick Riewoldt unpack Chris Scott’s mid-season USA golf trip, Rooey’s strong take on Ben King’s game, and the AFL’s incoming limits on contact drills at training. Plus, the latest on Essendon’s trade stance around Zach Merrett, West Coast and Essendon circling an emerging Bulldog, North Melbourne asking the question on Jacob Weitering, Pendles’ 2027 call, Joel Amartey’s Swans future, and another edition of 'I Can See Cleary Now'. See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.

The Agenda Setters | Stengle Scrutiny, Mitchell Speculation & Hill's Future

Questions continue to surround Tyson Stengle after reports he was at a nightclub just 36 hours before ultimately missing a VFL match, with Xander McGuire suggesting Geelong would be running out of patience. Tom Morris also reveals why Hawthorn coach Sam Mitchell could be open to hearing from rival clubs, despite expectations he'll remain at the Hawks long-term. Plus, fresh intrigue around Bobby Hill's future, with people connected to the Collingwood forward reportedly already sounding out rival clubs. See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.