This week on Between The Sticks, we unpack a massive Round 21 as Carlton stun reigning premiers Brisbane, Geelong re-emerge as genuine premiership contenders, and the race for September heats up.

We also discuss player pay during personal or mental health leave, whether the AFL is doing enough to support Indigenous players and players from disadvantaged backgrounds, and finish with our annual Ladder Predictor—forecasting the final top eight and finals match-ups.