THE HITOUT: Drafting the best players for the AFL finals + Where does Curnow rank among the key forward GOATS?

The AFL home and away season is in the rear-vision mirror, giving The Hitout plenty to discuss ahead of the first-ever Wildcard Round. Essendon looks to have settled on its next coach, plenty of selection calls loom for finals, and the team also debate where Swans spearhead Charlie Curnow ranks after claiming his third Coleman Medal. The boys draft 10 players each for the ‘Finals Fiver’ competition, and debate which non-VIC rivalry is closest to competing in a grand final. Plus, the crew also test out the newest game on Zero Hanger!The Hitout AFL Podcast is Zero Hanger’s weekly show covering all of the latest AFL news, views and footy fun, featuring host Phoenix Trinidad and presenters Mitch Keating and Aidan Cellini.⬇️ RUNDOWN:00:00 Intro + Vibe-check02:03 Melbourne04:02 Wilcard and injuries12:41 Charlie Curnow15:16 Mark McVeigh: Essendon coach17:53 Free agency market22:05 State rivalries26:03 Finals Fiver36:52 AFL RecruitrRECORDED: 17/08/2026For all your AFL news go to ZeroHanger.com and make sure to FOLLOW Zero Hanger on social media:NEWS: https://www.zerohanger.comIG: https://www.instagram.com/ZeroHangerFB: https://www.facebook.com/AFLZeroHangerX: https://x.com/zerohangerTT: https://www.tiktok.com/@zerohangerYT: https://www.youtube.com/c/ZeroHangerAFL