WHO IS the star midfielder who narrowly escaped contract turmoil?

Tune in to this week's AFL Exchange to hear about the high-profile player who has had a fortunate break with his contract after a big decision.

As clubs return to training around the competition, Mitch Cleary, Callum Twomey and Riley Beveridge bring you all the latest news with the resumption of games on the horizon.

Plus, we take a look at the Queensland hub, why the AFL could have considered a different finals system, our favourite era of coaches' attire and the Zoom call that surprised.

Join Callum Twomey, Riley Beveridge and Mitch Cleary as AFL Exchange covers all of the big issues in the football world – and some of the not so big.

In this week's episode...

1:30 – What will be the first priority for clubs as they return to training?

5:35 – We name the pros and cons of the Queensland hub for interstate teams

10:20 – The latest news around Geelong's Jack Steven and what it means for his first season with the Cats

15:15 – We induct our latest players into The Other 22Under22 side

19:45 – Should the AFL have considered a different finals structure?

23:35 – The surprise premiership captain who showed up on a Zoom call

30:30 – Which players would give the best pump up speech in the competition?

33:00 – The guys go through their banners for another week

36:10 – How players breaking protocols will be assessed under the Match Review guidelines

39:00 – What is the best era of coach wear?