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Three of the AFL's Best, Tom Mitchell, Patty Cripps & Lachie Neale are joined alongside some of the games most interesting players and personnel.
INSANE PRELIM WEEKEND! Titch & Ginni Show | Prelim Finals Breakdown
AND ONLY TWO STILL STAND! The Grand Final matchup is confirmed as the Lions & Dockers eliminate the Swans and Ginni's Hawks in two classic Preliminary Finals! Ginni has been held up the Mad Monday celebrations (can't blame 'em) so we've called up Brownlow Medalist and friend of the show Shane Crawford to step into the hot seat and give Tommy a quick chop out! There will be a Grand Final Preview Episode to come, so stay tuned! INGLEWOOD COFFEE ROASTERS (DOG IN THEM) GIVEAWAY: â https://inglewoodcoffeeroasters.com.au/pages/dog-in-them?utm_campaign=BM-podcast3 Hosts: Jack Ginnivan: @jackginnivan Tom Mitchell: @to...
TOP 5 GAMES WE'VE SEEN LIVE! | TNG MINI
Two big footy nuffies, Two deece footy players... so lets rank Titch & Ginni's top 5 games they've ever watched LIVE! INGLEWOOD COFFEE ROASTERS (DOG IN THEM) GIVEAWAY: â https://inglewoodcoffeeroasters.com.au/pages/dog-in-them?utm_campaign=BM-podcast3 Hosts: Jack Ginnivan: @jackginnivan Tom Mitchell: @tommitchell6 Check out all the Ball Magnets Content: @ballmagnets Studio: â https://www.pivotalconversations.ai/â Producers: Bailey McCabe: @Milliondollarbailey Steve Kavakos: @stevie_christopher_official
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Inside the Mind of Super Bowl Champion Cliff Avril! | Ft. Jeremy Howe - BM #123
Jeremy Howe and Tom Mitchell sat down with Seahawks NFL Champion Cliff Avril at Imperial Hotel in Melbourne before the Week 1 NFL kickoff at the MCG. Cliff is a Super Bowl champion, a Pro-Bowler, part of the Top 50 Seahawks players and a member of the famous Legion of Boom! He also hold the record for the fastest score in Super Bowl history. Cliff Avril breaks down what makes a team successful, and how to grow a championship team, and draws comparisons to the AFL. We're so thankful for the opportunity to talk to such an elite talent - we...
DOWN TO THE FINAL FOUR... | Titch & Ginni Show | Semifinals Breakdown
IT'S PRELIM WEEK! (Best week in footy btw)
We are down to the final four in 2026 and it's a stacked cast with so much to breakdown from the semifinals, so much so that today is easily our most vision-heavy episode thus far, bar none.
Ginni heads into what will be one of the great preliminary finals in Hawthorn vs. Brisbane at the MCG, and the minor premiers face the Swans in Sydney without their skipper!
Get keen for next weeks episode, its sure to be a ripper!
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What is the best situation to have a beer..? | TNG Mini
Okay well you loved the first time we spoke about beers, so lets do it again! TOP 5 SITUATIONAL BEERS!
Hosts:
Jack Ginnivan: @jackginnivan
Tom Mitchell: @tommitchell6
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Bailey McCabe: @Milliondollarbailey
Steve Kavakos: @stevie_christopher_official
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From St Kilda to the NFL! | Arryn Siposs
Arryn Siposs made it to the NFL as an Australian punter and he's got stories. We get into the jump from AFL to the Philadelphia Eagles, what NFL training camp actually feels like, and what he makes of the game coming to Melbourne. Plus Arryn takes on Frank's RedHot Burning Questions, the rapid-fire fan segment where Ball Magnets fans put him on the hot seat. Brought to you by @franksredhot_aus. For recipe inspiration visit franksredhot.com Follow Ball Magnets: Instagram: instagram.com/ballmagnets TikTok: tiktok.com/@ballmagnets #franksredhot #ballmagnets #nflmelbourne #burningquestions #nfl
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FINALS WEEK 1, CLARKO GONE, MILLS DOWN! | Titch & Ginni Show - 028
If the Wildcard Round doesn't count as finals to you, then here we are finally into proper finals football! Four big games across the weekend with huge storylines circulating all across the AFL landscape.The Clarko sacking, Callum Mills ACL, and some proper good football on display for us to breakdown! INGLEWOOD COFFEE ROASTERS GIVEAWAY: â https://inglewoodcoffeeroasters.com.au/pages/dog-in-them?utm_campaign=BM-podcast3 Hosts: Jack Ginnivan: @jackginnivan Tom Mitchell: @tommitchell6 Check out all the Ball Magnets Content: @ballmagnets Studio: â https://www.pivotalconversations.ai/â Producers: Bailey McCabe: @Milliondollarbailey Steve Kavakos: @stevie_christopher_official
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Carlton's Time is now.
Sam Walsh wants to see Lygon Street erupt in September! On this episode Walshy sits down and talks through the blues insane run, Fraseball, the young guns down at Carlton, and we hit him with some Burning Questions thanks to Frank's Redhot! How far do you think the Blues can go in September? _________________________________ INGLEWOOD COFFEE ROASTERS GIVEAWAY: â https://inglewoodcoffeeroasters.com.au/pages/dog-in-them?utm_campaign=BM-podcast2 _________________________________ Host: https://www.instagram.com/tommitchell6/?hl=en Follow BM Socials: https://linktr.ee/ballmagnets Studio - Pivotal Conversations: Social@pivotalconversations.io
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Breaking Down the AFL Wildcard Round & Pendles Leaving Collingwood | Ft. Isaac Quaynor
Just days after Collingwood came agonisingly close to advancing through to the first week of finals, Isaac Quaynor joins Titch & Ginni to breakdown the Pies loss to the Bulldogs, the Pendlebury bombshell and Steele Sidebottom's retirement.
The boys also breakdown the Carlton vs Melbourne game, as well as Tommy's return to Marvel Stadium in the AFL Legends Game with Gary Ablett and Dustin Martin!
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The Future of North Melbourne Is Here! | BM POD #120
On this episode of the Ball Magnets podcast we catch up with three rising stars at North Melbourne: Colby McKercher, Finn O'Sullivan & George Wardlaw. The boys discuss their desire to stay together as a unit, their ambition to play finals in 2027, and the future of Head Coach Alistair Clarkson. Stick around to the end to find out which player has ties to the Royal Family.
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Retirement & Evolution of AFL Tactics | Ft. Steele Sidebottom | TNG - 026
What an honour it is to have Steele Sidebottom on the show as his career comes to a close with Collingwood playing in the first Wildcard Round in the history of the AFL.
Steele is an absolute champion of the game and Collingwood football club, a premiership teammate to both of our regular hosts, and one of the known good guys of the industry.
We did an episode with Steele all the way back in 2023, before the Pies won the premiership, so make sure you go and listen to...
RANKING EVERY AFL NUMBER #1 PICK | TNG MINI
On todays mini the boys go over and rank every number 1 pick in the AFL to give their definitive top 5!
(Also a little bit of chat about who the biggest bust of all time is... maybe that's another episode....)
Hosts:
Jack Ginnivan: @jackginnivan
Tom Mitchell: @tommitchell6
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Producers:
Bailey McCabe: @Milliondollarbailey
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PAUL ROOS BREAKS DOWN THE 2005 AFL GRAND FINAL!
Paul Roos joins us in the studio to break down one of the greatest Grand Finals in modern history - the 2005 matchup between the Swans and the Eagles.
Chris Judd, Adam Goodes, Ben Cousins, Barry Hall, David Wirrpanda & Leo Barry are just some of the HUGE names that battled it out in this iconic game, and Paul Roos gives us insight into the tactics and strategy used to beat West Coast's elite talent.
This pod is a must for any enthusiasts of AFL tactics.
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BREAKING DOWN BOTH DRAWS IN ROUND 23 | TNG - 025
Reviewing one of the CRAZIEST ROUNDS in recent memory!
TWO DRAWS! Carlton survive a do or die matchup against the Dockers, the Hawks lock in a top four position and the Bulldogs and Collingwood secure wildcard positions, both fighting in late game scenarios!
Today we break down both of the draws in Round 23, as well as the Dockers midfield who were back at their best against the Crows on Friday night!
Hosts:
Jack Ginnivan: @jackginnivan
Tom Mitchell: @tommitchell6
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FREO WON'T WIN THE FLAG WITH THESE ERRORS | TNG - 024
AFL Season has absolutely flown by, with only two rounds left to go, every piece of analysis is critical for the rest of the year, and what a round to cover. A big piece of this week's episode covers off on how Freo got pipped by the red-hot Dees at the MCG in what was nearly the game of the season. The Pies vs North game and how George Wardlaw might be one of the best teammates you could possibly have, and also back to the whiteboard for some more Pop Cover chat... (because some still arent getting it!) ...
RANKING OUR FAVOURITE DEFENDERS IN AFL HISTORY! FT James Sicily | TNG MINI
With Sic on the pod we thought the extra video of the week should surround defenders, and what better way to have a yarn about our favourite backman of all time!? Hosts: Jack Ginnivan: @jackginnivan Tom Mitchell: @tommitchell6 Check out all the Ball Magnets Content: @ballmagnets Studio: â https://www.pivotalconversations.ai/â Producers: Bailey McCabe: @Milliondollarbailey Steve Kavakos: @stevie_christopher_official
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THIS IS HOW JOSH FRASER WINS CARLTON A WILDCARD GAME | TNG - 023
The Sic (or Jimmy as the boys call him) jumps on the pod to chat all things Hawthorn and all the headlines from round 20!
Its a hawthorn trifecta and also a man that has captained both of our hosts, and with the antics of Cristian Petracca throughout the week stiring up the media, this is sure to be a good one!
Hosts:
Jack Ginnivan: @jackginnivan
Tom Mitchell: @tommitchell6
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BREAKING DOWN THE BIGGEST AFL TRADE RUMOURS | MM #57
HOW ABOUT THOSE BLUE BAGGERS!
A big round 18 with some big touch points to go over, but also some thickening plots surrounding some big names in some big trades which we want to go over, and see which would have the most impact!
Ben King, Zak Butters, Zach Merrett, Bailey Humphrey?
Hosts:
Caden MacDonald: https://www.instagram.com/cados38/?hl=en
Will Taylor: https://www.instagram.com/willl.taylor_/?hl=en
Bailey McCabe: https://www.instagram.com/milliondollarbailey...
RANKING OUR FAVOURITE DEFENDERS IN AFL HISTORY! FT James Sicily | TNG MINI
With Sic on the pod we thought the extra video of the week should surround defenders, and what better way to have a yarn about our favourite backman of all time!? Hosts: Jack Ginnivan: @jackginnivan Tom Mitchell: @tommitchell6 Check out all the Ball Magnets Content: @ballmagnets Studio: â https://www.pivotalconversations.ai/â Producers: Bailey McCabe: @Milliondollarbailey Steve Kavakos: @stevie_christopher_official
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SHOULD YOU BE YELLING AT YOUR TEAMMATES? Ft. James Sicily | TNG - 022
The Sic (or Jimmy as the boys call him) jumps on the pod to chat all things Hawthorn and all the headlines from round 20!
Its a hawthorn trifecta and also a man that has captained both of our hosts, and with the antics of Cristian Petracca throughout the week stiring up the media, this is sure to be a good one!
Hosts:
Jack Ginnivan: @jackginnivan
Tom Mitchell: @tommitchell6
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<...AFL FINALS PREDICTIONS WITH 4 ROUNDS TO GO... | MM #56
4 Rounds remain but the tip of the table is still up in the air and particularly those wildcard spots! Today we go over the backend of the season and predict what who we think will make it into finals contention!
Hosts:
Caden MacDonald: https://www.instagram.com/cados38/?hl=en
Will Taylor: https://www.instagram.com/willl.taylor_/?hl=en
Bailey McCabe: https://www.instagram.com/milliondollarbailey__/?hl=en--
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WE PUT KANE CORNES IN THE HOT SEAT! | TNG MINI
Today we put Kane through his paces, asking some tough questions to get some strong takes, some of which from his own shows. HOF OR NOT? And the classic player vs player comparisons. Hosts: Jack Ginnivan: @jackginnivan Tom Mitchell: @tommitchell6 Check out all the Ball Magnets Content: @ballmagnets Studio: â https://www.pivotalconversations.ai/â Producers: Bailey McCabe: @Milliondollarbailey Steve Kavakos: @stevie_christopher_official
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THESE ARE AFL PLAYERS BIGGEST PROBLEMS FT. Kane Cornes | TNG - 021
VOLCANO IS ON THE POD!!!!
The man who has criticised both hosts of this show very harshly over the years is in the studio to analyse some of the best and worst moments of Round 19, whilst also answering for some of his public takes on both Jack Ginnivan and Tom Mitchell!
Hosts:
Jack Ginnivan: @jackginnivan
Tom Mitchell: @tommitchell6
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TOP 3 HARDEST VENUES TO PLAY AT IN THE AFL | TNG MINI
What is the hardest venue to play at and who is it against!?
On todays TNG Mini, the boys go over their 300+ combined AFL Games and decide which it the hardest to play at!
What should we answer on the next TNG Mini ep?
Hosts: Jack Ginnivan: @jackginnivan Tom Mitchell: @tommitchell6 Check out all the Ball Magnets Content: @ballmagnets Studio: â https://www.pivotalconversations.ai/â Producers: Bailey McCabe: @Milliondollarbailey Steve Kavakos: @stevie_christopher_official
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THIS IS WHY FREO WILL WIN THE FLAG | The Titch & Ginni Show - 020
Jeez, we go vision heavy today!
We're changing up the flow of the show today, focusing heavily on the top of the table clash between Fremantle and the Swans. A serious deepdive!
Tommy debuts his new segment with a clip to a young roo, and Ginni analyses his nice 25 & 3 performance across the weekend!
Hosts: Jack Ginnivan: @jackginnivan Tom Mitchell: @tommitchell6 Caden Macdonald:  @CadenMacDonald Check out all the Ball Magnets Content: @ballmagnets Studio: â https://www.pivotalconversations.ai/â Producers: Bailey McCabe: @Milliondollarbailey Steve Kavakos: @stevie_christopher_offici...
HARSHLY REVIEWING MODERN DAY UMPIRING | MM #55 Ft. Tom Mitchell
It's been far too long between drinks but the BM godfather is back in the studio for an episode of Monday Magnets!
A huge week of results including a top of the table clash and a deep dive into the premiership favourites, Freo.
As well as diving into the Taunting free kicks, as well as the standing on the mark which has come back into light over a few decisions made across the past few weekends!
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Jack Ginnivan's Top 5 TOUGHEST AFL Players | TNG MINI CLIPS
On this week's Mini, Jack Ginnivan lists his top 5 toughest footballers that he's seen, joined by Caden Macdonald! We've been off brand with our recent lists/rankings, so we think it's about time we get back to one about football! Hosts: Jack Ginnivan: @jackginnivan Tom Mitchell: @tommitchell6 Caden Macdonald: @CadenMacDonald Check out all the Ball Magnets Content: @ballmagnets Studio: â https://www.pivotalconversations.ai/â Producers: Bailey McCabe: @Milliondollarbailey Steve Kavakos: @stevie_christopher_official
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Breaking Down The 2023 AFL Grand Final Ft. Mitch Robinson | BM #119
Former lion, Mitch Robinson is in the studio to break down the tactics used in the 2023 Grand Final between Collingwood & Brisbane. Access and knowledge like you've never seen before! This pod is a must for any enthusiasts of AFL tactics. Mitch gives insight into the way Brisbane like to play, as well as strategies around tagging, and we hear about the bold tactic Collingwood deployed to free Nick Daicos up. __________________________________ Host: https://www.instagram.com/tommitchell6/?hl=en Follow BM Socials: https://linktr.ee/ballmagnets Studio - Pivotal Conversations: Social@pivotalconversations.io
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The Brisbane Blueprint that will see them go deep in finals |
With Tommy cycling his way through the French Pyrenees, Ginni needed a fill in for the episode and he's brought in the man who he did his first ever podcast with, Caden Macdonald to steer the ship!
Round 17 saw the Pies leader stepping up with the head of the biff, Bruzzy Maynard steaming from ears.
The Lions are back into fine form and look like they'll be a real threat come September, and the Hawks fall out from the misery game at the hands of Caden's Demons!
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LISTING THE WORST THINGS ABOUT GOING TO THE FOOTY | MM #54
How in the world we are at round 17, were not sure... but that was jam packed!
A brawl at the 'G, Blues continue the win streak, Goldy lose a sixth on the trot and Dossy has a f**** finger!
But we wanted to get the bottom of a burning questions in todays ep. What's your biggest problem with going to the footy? We asked, you responded, and we've compiled your answers!
Hosts:
Caden MacDonald: https://www.instagram.com/cados38...
INFURIATING AFL PET PEEVES | FT. Jack Ginnivan & Tom Mitchell
Everyone has something that really grind their gears in the modern game, but what about the blokes that play at the highest level?
Titch & Ginni list the things in the AFL that really get under their skin!
Hosts:
Jack Ginnivan: @jackginnivan
Tom Mitchell: @tommitchell6
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Producers:
Bailey McCabe: @Milliondollarbailey
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ANALYSING HIGH & LOW IQ PLAYS | The Titch & Ginni Show | AFL Round 16 - 018
We've never broken down THIS MUCH VISION!
Things are starting to shape up here in round 16 with Carlton going six on the trot and the Lions looking back to their best.
Today we break down the good, bad and ugly plays from the round, to try and understand the great decisions and how the poor ones should've played out.
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HOW DID THE SUNS STUFF UP THIS BADLY? | Monday Magnets #53
Back from the trip of a lifetime at the FIFA World Cup and following two great replacement hosts, Willy Taylor is BACK in the studio! We racep his time in the US but the last bye round of the season is here and the country can rejoice. It seems the Suns have completely lost the plot, The Lions should never be counted out in the lead in to finals, and the Dees & Roos both look in a place to shock the league with a place in the 10. Hosts: Caden MacDonald: https://www.instagram.com/cados38/?hl=en Will Taylor...
LISTING OUR BIGGEST PET HATES | Titch & Ginni - MINI
Getting weirder and weirder these clips...
Today we list our biggest Pet Peeves! (We know you'll relate to some of these!)
If there's any ideas for these mini episodes you want to see us do, please let us know in the comments!
Hosts:
Jack Ginnivan: @jackginnivan
Tom Mitchell: @tommitchell6
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<...The trade that NEARLY fell apart | Brandon Starcevich
Two-time premiership Lion, Brandon Starcevich joins the Ball Magnets podcast to unpack his move from the Brisbane Lions to the West Coast Eaglesâa trade that nearly fell through due to concerns surrounding his concussion history. Starcevich opens up about his battles with concussion, the challenges of starting a new chapter in Perth, his outlook on the future, and why he's excited about the young talent emerging at West Coast. __________________________________ Host: https://www.instagram.com/tommitchell6/?hl=en Follow BM Socials: https://linktr.ee/ballmagnets Studio - Pivotal Conversations: Social@pivotalconversations.io
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THE JORDY DE GOEY RESURGENCE! | Titch & Ginni - 017
The season is starting to take shape as the boys join together again to review the big week that was round 15!
Jordan De Goey is back to his best whilst Ginni got into some trouble over on the Gold Coast!
Fremantle took down the Cats in a huge game in Perth and the boys are worried about the Saints following another loss to the Dogs!
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WERE THE DEES ROBBED? | Monday Magnets #52 Ft. Srey
Another great replacement for our World Cup hero over in the USA, Sreytorade (MarmaladeAUS) joins the couch for some expert analysis and special comments!
Dossy feels like the Dees were robbed vs the Crows so he got on twitter to voice his opinions.
The Hawks took down the Suns but on come the Suns players posting images of Jack Ginnivan following their on-field altercations. And the Dogs have the Saints number in a big way, with another convincing win at Marvel!
Prayers go out...
JACK GINNIVAN RANKS HIS TOP 10 FAVOURITE FRUITS!?
Ginni has brought another ranking idea to the table, but this time, it has nothing to do with footy! Today Ginni brings his top 10 favourite fruits of all time! (If you know your Ball Magnets history, Ginni's fruits have always been on the agenda) - Watch the full Titch & Ginni Episode from this is available here: Hosts: Jack Ginnivan: @jackginnivan Tom Mitchell: @tommitchell6 Check out all the Ball Magnets Content: @ballmagnets Studio: https://www.pivotalconversations.ai/ Producers: Bailey McCabe: @Milliondollarbailey Steve Kavakos: @stevie_christopher_official
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WHAT TEAMS ARE IN CRUNCH TIME? | Titch & Ginni - 016
Ginni is back and ready to take on the Suns at home this weekend, but still has to rock up on Monday and get TNG DONE! The boys analyse Jordan Dawson's unfathomable game against the Dogs, where the Saints & Giants sit in the middle of the ladder as well as how the Swans defeated Port Adelaide in a red hot finish. Hosts: Jack Ginnivan: @jackginnivan Tom Mitchell: @tommitchell6 Check out all the Ball Magnets Content: @ballmagnets Studio: https://www.pivotalconversations.ai/ Producers: Bailey McCabe: @Milliondollarbailey Steve Kavakos: @stevie_christopher_official
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After ASADA BANNED him from Football, Rhys Mathieson went ALL IN on Body-Building | BM #117
In this episode of Ball Magnets, Rhys Mathieson dives deep into his new found passion for body-building, his experiences with performance enhancers, and details the moments when ASADA came knocking at his door. Rhys is refreshingly honest and open in this episode of Ball Magnets, so Tune in, and as always, please give us your feedback in the comments!
(Apologies for the quality issues that arose this ep. Could be a audio job. Or just cop it and look at the blokes.)
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