IF YOU were a prospective AFL coach, which list is more appealing: North Melbourne or Carlton?

We pose that question on this week's episode of AFL Exchange, with both clubs now searching for new coaches after the respective departures of Brad Scott and Brendon Bolton.

Also on this week's show, get the lowdown on how Bolton's sacking came about on Monday and how the Blues can make the second half of 2019 a winner.

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In this week's episode…

We look at the fallout from the Blues' decision to terminate their coach's contract, wonder if the AFL is too obsessed with American sports, chat about Geelong's biggest test of the year and give our mid-year votes on the NAB AFL Rising Star award. 

Episode guide

1:35 – What should be interim Carlton coach David Teague's priorities?

5:00 – Which club would be a more attractive proposition for a coach – North Melbourne or Carlton?

10:20 – The guys name the best takeaway meal to eat while watching the footy on the couch.

15:50 – With half the season gone, we give our mid-year votes on the NAB AFL Rising Star.

21:30 – An update on out-of-contract Giants star Stephen Coniglio. What are the odds of him staying at the club?

23:15 –Australian fast bowler Pat Cummins or Greater Western Sydney ruckman Shane Mumford – who is the scarier sporting proposition?

24:35 – Why is St Kilda the most justified club to use injuries as an excuse in 2019?

26:25 – Which current players could vie for Legend status in the future at the Australian Football Hall of Fame?

28:30 – We touch base with Riley Beveridge in Europe following Liverpool's Champions League victory.