The Wildcard games have been one of the most controversial additions to the game in recent memory. With over 50% of the season completed and more games feeling competitive, especially compared to last year, Behm and Rhys discuss whether it has already been a positive, or if it was simply just a cash-grab all along?Join our 2026 Tipping Competition - cash prizes up for grabs: https://www.footytips.com.au/comps/ZeroAccessFootyTips

This week, we debate who has been the best off-season recruit of 2026 so far. Has it been Christian Petracca, Clayton Oliver, Mitch Mihocek, Jack Silvagni, or someone else entirely? We also break down three of the biggest games from Round 14, including Adelaide's stunning demolition of the Bulldogs, North Melbourne's thrilling comeback win over West Coast, and St Kilda's hard-fought victory over GWS.

Plus, has the AFL's Wildcard Round actually made the competition more competitive, or is it rewarding teams that shouldn't be in finals contention? To finish, we preview the biggest matchups of Round 15, including Fremantle vs Geelong, Gold Coast vs Hawthorn, and Adelaide vs Melbourne.

00:00 Who has been the best off-season pick-up?

08:35 Round 14

08:44 Crows demolish Bulldogs in stunner (Adelaide def Western)

15:39 Roos stage comeback to beat Eagles (North def West Coast)

20:54 Saints hold off Giants (St Kilda def GWS)

26:05 Rest of Round 14

27:31 Is the Wildcard Round making the season more competitive?

36:26 Round 15

36:32 If the Cats beat the Dockers, are they a top-4 lock? (Fremantle v Geelong)

39:23 How long can the Suns stay good? (Gold Coast v Hawthorn)

42:38 Do Crows have the tools to slay Demons? (Adelaide v Melbourne)

44:44 Round 15 Previewed

After a 124-point drubbbing by Fremantle, North's season is officially hanging by a thread. With their wins coming against the bottom teams, aside from Gold Coast a couple weeks ago, questions are now being raised as to how they have gone about their rebuild process, and whether Alastair Clarkson should keep his job beyond this season. Has North failed him? Or has his gamestyle simply been outdated? Join Behm and Rhys as they discuss where North have gone wrong.

Clarko out.