SuperFooty podcast: Michael Warner, Sam Landsberger and Nick Smart discuss the big issues from Round 7

EXPECT the blowtorch to be turned on Essendon coach John Worsfold this week as The SuperFooty Podcast panel discuss the big issues from Round 7.

Essendon coach John Worsfold. Picture: AAP

EXPECT the blowtorch to be turned on Essendon coach John Worsfold this week.

That’s the view of The SuperFooty Podcast panel, which dissected the problems at the Bombers after another lacklustre performance against Hawthorn.

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After an elimination final appearance last season, several players have regressed this season.

“To take a big step back is a concern,” Sam Landsberger said.

Landsberger also said coach John Worsfold’s excuses for the Bombers’ slow start were a “cop out”

While the Bombers are down in the dumps, North Melbourne is on a high after surging into the top eight and the panel debate whether Brad Scott’s team will be playing finals.

And the goal review comes under first after a couple of dubious decisions over the weekend.

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