AFL Record editor Ash Browne joined Kane and Sammy in the studio to speak about the different approaches the media has taken with Essendon this week, the way the Herald Sun are "re-badging" stories, the way the Dan Gorringe ad in the AFL Record was leaked, and more.

After speaking to Matthew Nicks ahead of their clash with the Cats tomorrow night, Kane thought his Countdown should look at the players who are "on the cusp of breaking out" for the Crows.

Kane and Sammy chat about Zac Bailey's next contract, how St Kilda have inflated the market and whether the Lions have handled the situation the right way.

Kane and Sammy discuss the class action lawsuit against the AFL for concussion, and how "complex" the situation is.

Kane asks Sammy what the biggest AFL story of the week has been and which club might've been lucky to escape scrutiny.

Kane and Tom discussed Nick Daicos' future and Zach Merrett's reintroduction to Essendon's leadership group at the top of this afternoon's show, and after some more chat surrounding Angus Brayshaw's insurance battles and Essendon's 'Wheel of Blame', it was time for 'Story Time with Tom'. Lastly, they spoke about Tony Cochrane's jab at St Kilda today and went through the day's injury and contract news.

Tom tells the story of an international billionaire who was desperate to purchase the GWS Giants some years ago.

Tom quizzes Kane on Essendon's 'Wheel of Blame' from The Agenda Setters last night.

Tom adds to his story around Angus Brayshaw and his ongoing battles with insurance companies.

Kane explains why he'd be keeping the former Essendon captain far away from the leadership group after Kyle Langford's comments today.

Tom Morris explains what he thinks the Magpies need to do if they want to hold onto superstar Nick Daicos.

Kane and Hodgey previewed tonight's clash at the MCG off the top of tonight's show, and after Kane's old team was the subject of 'Hodgey's Hawk-Eye', it was time for 'The Hot Seat'. They also discussed 'Who Needs A Win Most' in Round 2, and finished off with the 'Locked In Letterbox'.

Kane and Hodgey discuss which clubs need a win most this weekend.

Kane and Hodgey throw some difficult questions at each other in 'The Hot Seat'.

Hodgey responds to Brendon Gale's comments about wanting clubs like Hawthorn not to play in Tasmania once the Devils are in the AFL.

Hodgey is looking at Kane's old team for his 'Hawk-Eye' this week!

Hodgey adds more context to his comments regarding Carlton vice captain Jacob Weitering on The Agenda Setters.

Kane and Hodgey share their thoughts on tonight's clash between the Hawks and the Swans at the MCG.

Sammy had some breaking news from the Hawks at the top of this afternoon's show, and after Kane's passionate Port Adelaide plea, they discussed how successful Adelaide's rebuild has actually been. Fremantle CEO Simon Garlick also joined the show, and they finished by chatting 'Sport and the Media' with AFL Record editor Ash Browne.

AFL Record editor Ash Browne joined Kane and Sammy in the studio to speak about the Herald Sun's AFL Power List, the big upgrade to Kayo, Tom Decent's story on Cam Green, the AFL's stoush with Jess Wilson, what's in the record this week, and more.

Fremantle CEO Simon Garlick joined Kane and Sammy to speak about Justin Longmuir's comments regarding the advantages of Opening Round, how they talk publicly about contracted players at other clubs, the chance of playing a game in London next year, and more.

Kane and Sammy react to Cal Twomey's report on the AFL commission meeting with Adelaide to discuss their rebuild last year.

Kane asks when his former club will "get nasty" when it comes to Zak Butters' future.

Sam Mitchell had some interesting comments about a player who didn't get to Hawthorn on 'The Agenda Setters' last night, and Sammy has some more information on who he was referring to.

Tom had some news on "options" in player contracts at the start of this afternoon's show, and after discussing Hawthorn's leadership group and Kane's latest Twitter beef, it was time for 'Story Time with Tom'. Lastly, they spoke to Melbourne forward Jacob van Rooyen after his career best performance on Sunday.