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

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.

The Agenda Setters | Melbourne’s Legal Fallout, Essendon’s Coaching Race and St Kilda’s Murphy Reid Call

Tom Morris unpacks Melbourne’s ongoing legal issues, suggesting a well-intentioned club meeting was ultimately mishandled and failed to satisfy Steven May and his partner. He also assesses Essendon’s coaching search, with Dean Solomon and James Hird emerging as frontrunners, before revealing why St Kilda overlooked highly-rated draft prospect Murphy Reid. See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.

The Agenda Setters | Simpkin Warning Sparks Debate, Which Coaches Need Wins?, Jeremy Howe Joins The Panel

Did the AFL get it right with its warning to Jy Simpkin? Xander McGuire weighs in on where the line should be drawn when players speak out on the game's biggest issues. The team identifies the head coaches facing the biggest heat heading into the second half of the season. Plus, Jeremy Howe joins The Agenda Setters for an inside look at Collingwood's season and the race to September. See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.