# AFL Monday: Finals contenders and trade whispers worth watching

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Podcast: [ABC AFL Daily](https://stenobird.com/podcast/abc-afl-daily-6883802)
Published: 2026-08-31T08:30:00+00:00
Episode link: https://www.abc.net.au/listen/programs/abc-afl-daily/finals-contenders-and-trade-whispers-worth-watching/107099432
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Wildcard round is in the rear-view mirror, are Melbourne fans mad they now won't have fixtures in September? Can Blues fans believe they've made it this far? Are the Bulldogs the underdogs in Adelaide? Who are your team's X-factor players, and who can ignite the Hawks? Plus, all the latest trade whispers.

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