WHO IS the best team outside the eight?

With Adelaide's season hanging by a thread, the Western Bulldogs are leading the charge to take the Crows' spot in September.

But which side is most likely to dislodge the Crows for a finals berth?

With Port Adelaide, Hawthorn, Fremantle and St Kilda all next in line, the AFL Exchange crew debate who will make the cut.

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Join AFL.com.au reporters Callum Twomey, Mitch Cleary and Riley Beveridge for the latest whispers as the guys take you inside the AFL and delve into the big questions surrounding the game – and some of the not so big.

As well as the key issues to emerge out of round 19, AFL Exchange will also delve into cultural elements of the games. 

In this week's episode…

The guys discuss some of the etiquette rules in the press box and discuss whether you're still allowed to have an opinion in 2019.

Episode guide

1:12 – Who is the best team outside the top eight? 

3:59 – Who would you prefer? Greater Western Sydney or West Coast's tall forward line? 

6:08 – Who is Essendon's most important player? 

8:53 – What are rules around press box etiquette?

17:22 – Why do clubs sign players to long-term deals?

22:38 – Who is the best footballer not currently on an AFL list?

27:10 – Who are the players referred to in commentary by their full name?

29:15 – Who are some sports stars/celebrities who have been spotted checking out the AFL?

36:07 – Who is the most likely first-round draftee from last year to leave their club?

37.25 – A premiership fitness guru weighs in on the ideal time to train