Inside Magic Round

Inside Magic Round

Author: Fox Sports Australia May 20, 2024 Duration: 19:30

This week Darcie McDonald is joined by fellow Fox Sports journalist Tom Sargeant fresh off his trip to Brisbane to cover Magic Round. Tom shares some stories from the sheds — including his interaction with Des Hasler — and dissects some of the biggest talking points to come out of the round. 

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