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