THERE is another premiership race to start keeping your eye on.

In this week's episode of AFL Exchange, the crew debates a potential impending rivalry and asks the question of who will win a premiership next: Alastair Clarkson or Hawthorn?

The team also discusses whether Essendon holds its place in the top eight, the football skills that could be converted into Olympic events and looks at what the future holds for a gun Adelaide midfielder.

Co-hosts Riley Beveridge, Cal Twomey and Mitch Cleary look at all of the big footy issues in this week's episode of AFL Exchange – and some of the lighter ones as well – delving into the most significant talking points ahead of round 19.

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Episode guide

2:10 – Do the Bombers hold their place in the top-eight?

7:00 – Who finishes last on the ladder and gets pick No.1?

10:30 – We unveil the round 18 NAB AFL Rising Star nominee.

13:30 – Will Matt Crouch play for Adelaide in 2022?

18:20 – Who wins a premiership next: Hawthorn or Alastair Clarkson?

21:20 – What football skill would make for the best Olympic event?

30:25 – What are some surprise career revivals this year?

37:25 – Can Charlie Curnow still return to his best form?