General manager of football Dan Richardson joined Rohan Connolly and Megan Hustwaite at the desk for this week's episode of The Essential Listen (below), presented by Colonial Brewing Co. Port Melbourne.

Among the key items on the agenda were:

• The Bombers' disappointing round one loss and the key questions to emerge from it
• An in-depth preview of Saturday's clash against St Kilda
• The returns of youngsters Marty Gleeson and Mason Redman
• The Bombers' encouraging VFL form on the eve of the new season

Check out this week's episode below.