Unofficial Insiders podcast is the top tier spot for Football (AFL) FAN, targeting pre and post match day breakdowns, absurd takes as well as fresh insights into key headlines and news Internal and External. Join Sam and Bailey who provide a passionate, unique and youthful lens into the footy scene.
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Unofficial Insiders podcast is the top tier spot for Football (AFL) FAN, targeting pre and post match day breakdowns, absurd takes as well as fresh insights into key headlines and news Internal and External. Join Sam and Bailey who provide a passionate, unique and youthful lens into the footy scene.
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On this off season edition of the unofficial insiders, Sam and Bailey run back straight to the mics as honestly there has been a big void over the last month that had consumed our life's since March of this year, We already can't wait for next year.
The boys discuss what there is to come from this years draft and with the game moving ever so fast we discuss how the evolution of the draft will look like in the years to come from the unpredictability of picks, compromisations, what clubs are looking for in positioning and attributes and the missing pieces to the puzzle to fast track rebuilds.
We also talk about our respective clubs in Collingwood and Essendon for what they need and talk the missed opportunities across to competition.
In other news the 2026 fixture the AFL want a blockbuster post the Grand prix leading into the Labour day public holiday and the new rules implemented to cut out game time.
Stay tuned for next year... (WE THINK)
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Unofficial Insiders podcast is the top tier spot for Football (AFL) FAN, targeting pre and post match day breakdowns, absurd takes as well as fresh insights into key headlines and news Internal and External. Join Sam and Bailey who provide a passionate, unique and youthful lens into the footy scene.
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On this final episode of 2025 Bailey and Sam recap all the fallout from the trade period shortly after the gates have shut of negotiations, big deals, players left in the dark over their futures and look at some burning questions of the trade period that has gone.
Petracca, Curnow, Steele, all the big names were thrown to the table some of them ended with per elation however there was some fall outs and deals that fell through with failed negotiations and no budges over holding firm, No hold backs and double downs to say the least with Zach Merrett
Sam gives his take on Essendon's handling of Merrett and Bailey goes in on Jack Buller and Collingwood non pursuit of acquisitions.
We end off with the winners and losers, chatting loyalty, why the trade period is long? being aggressive and the game is becoming a business. Is this trade period a sign of things to come where we see big names turn there heads.
Stay tuned on the socials for off season content. See you on the mics for 2026
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Unofficial Insiders podcast is the top tier spot for Football (AFL) FAN, targeting pre and post match day breakdowns, absurd takes as well as fresh insights into key headlines and news Internal and External. Join Sam and Bailey who provide a passionate, unique and youthful lens into the footy scene.
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
On this second last episode of the season Bailey and Sam review the grand final in all its glory and we gloss over the collective performances of Brisbane that got them the crown on Saturday and what it means now that they will only get better from here as they enter a new window. We Also look over what this means for Geelong's chances in 2026 to beat history of poor grand final performances that carry on and what went wrong for them in the game.
We also ask how each player that contributes to a team in a premiership side whether if they should earn a medal for certain games played and contributes to finals, It's an interesting debate? We then wrap up with a brief trade period preview and look at the big names that are available and open to deals as there are multiple factors involves and there could be a mega trade brewing... But we shall wait and see, Join us after the trade period to wrap up the season..
Stay tuned...
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Unofficial Insiders podcast is the top tier spot for Football (AFL) FAN, targeting pre and post match day breakdowns, absurd takes as well as fresh insights into key headlines and news Internal and External. Join Sam and Bailey who provide a passionate, unique and youthful lens into the footy scene.
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On this weeks episode which might be our season finale for season 1 which we will keep you updated on, Not alot didn't go right on a technical front for us but didn't stop us it seemed.
We briefly review the prelims and hand out the reports over Hawthorn and Collingwood and what they can do going into 2026 and moving forward, We believe Hawthorn are entering there window of premiership contention and how they got there drafting and recruitment spot on to be followed by other clubs. (Ok but no copy cats please) Do Collingwood remain in contention with there aging list and there's some unknowns surrounding that too.
We then review the brownlow medal as much to Baileys disgust of Nick Daicos missing out once again and we congratulate Matt Rowell our friend on a great season and earned the award convincingly from the start and then the moment we've craved the most previewing the big game on Saturday and looking back at past grand finals.
Stay tuned for off season content...
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Unofficial Insiders podcast is the top tier spot for Football (AFL) FAN, targeting pre and post match day breakdowns, absurd takes as well as fresh insights into key headlines and news Internal and External. Join Sam and Bailey who provide a passionate, unique and youthful lens into the footy scene.
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On this week's episode, Bailey and Sam delve deep into what went wrong at the crows and suns camp in what halted there final run and as we go on we identify the issues there, Watch this space on this investigation how this unfolded for the 2 clubs.
Reviewing the previous matches from the weekend is always the highlight of the podcast and this week was no different with an in depth breakdown of the occurrences and then finish off with the previewing those preliminary finals in a special preview of the 2 games in the 2nd last week of season 2025. We truly believe these remaining 4 are the best 4 teams in it anything is possible!!
We end of with some of the best Preliminary finals we've watched and a sneaky brownlow preview unfortunately this somewhat was boring but still hear us out.
Stay Tuned!!
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Unofficial Insiders podcast is the top tier spot for Football (AFL) FAN, targeting pre and post match day breakdowns, absurd takes as well as fresh insights into key headlines and news Internal and External. Join Sam and Bailey who provide a passionate, unique and youthful lens into the footy scene.
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Welcome back everyone. Sam's favorite person in the whole wide world wants out of the Essendon football club and Sam's not happy for this one small reason which you will know about very soon we hear from him with all these events going on. In other news we ask the big questions and answer the talking points coming out of the first week of finals, The umpiring, the chaos, the drama and the big moments that lead to victory to all sides involved and what needs to be worked on in there next match ups.
As GWS and Fremantles seasons came to an end we review the seasons of the respective clubs and what needs to happen for 2026 to be a better year for them and we have discovered that the AFL listen to our call with changing the rules as soon as possible and making sure they reach the deadline without scrambling for radical changes.
Stay tuned for next week...
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Unofficial Insiders podcast is the top tier spot for Football (AFL) FAN, targeting pre and post match day breakdowns, absurd takes as well as fresh insights into key headlines and news Internal and External. Join Sam and Bailey who provide a passionate, unique and youthful lens into the footy scene.
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It's the first day of September and it can only mean one thing the finals are nearing and what a buildup and week we have ahead of us with 4 big matchups to determine the pathway ahead for all 8 clubs and to set the tone for a big month ahead. We preview the matchups in depth, how the will be won and lost, the key players and so much more...
Sam and Bailey also analyse the awards night including the All Australian debate did they get it right? and Sam's proposal for it all? then we dive into the other awards handed out and then briefly discuss the legends match that clashed with the awards and we review the last 5 remaining clubs that didn't make the finals that are Carlton, St Kilda, Bulldogs, Port Adelaide and Sydney, Find out what grading we gave them? Next week we will discuss the losers of the elimination finals.
Stay Tuned...
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Unofficial Insiders podcast is the top tier spot for Football (AFL) FAN, targeting pre and post match day breakdowns, absurd takes as well as fresh insights into key headlines and news Internal and External. Join Sam and Bailey who provide a passionate, unique and youthful lens into the footy scene.
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On this daily episode we true something new and unpack the exit interview season with those free agents accepting new deals at other clubs, Testing the free agent market on their ambitions for next season for those that apply for a move and going over the All-Australian squad of 44 and breaking down some teams.
Stay tuned for next week...
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Unofficial Insiders podcast is the top tier spot for Football (AFL) FAN, targeting pre and post match day breakdowns, absurd takes as well as fresh insights into key headlines and news Internal and External. Join Sam and Bailey who provide a passionate, unique and youthful lens into the footy scene.
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On this week's episode Sam and Bailey are back in person after numerous technical issues over online calls but this time it's sweet and as good as that. We begin with talking about the round that was for the final time in the Home and Away season looking at the fallout from the dogs just about missing finals why is this the case with this list? The dockers fairytale that is making the finals through such adversity mentioned by some and recapping the finale on Sunday. Are Gold coast limping into finals for the first time and are Collingwood finally back and ready to time there run what does Bailey think?
We also talking about Sam's footy experience on Thursday in what was not a great spectacle at all and it just reminds him the importance of other things in life a different perspective.
We also do something different reviewing the seasons of the bottom 5 clubs on what went well and horribly wrong for them and what can be done in the off season the be better in 2026, It's time to mark those reports and grade them post investigation?
So much to be excited for in the next few weeks, Stay tuned...
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Unofficial Insiders podcast is the top tier spot for Football (AFL) FAN, targeting pre and post match day breakdowns, absurd takes as well as fresh insights into key headlines and news Internal and External. Join Sam and Bailey who provide a passionate, unique and youthful lens into the footy scene.
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On this episode of the Jamison Shea series as this is part 2 and the final episode. Bailey speaks to Jamison about his journey not making it at AFL level while playing good footy for St Marys.
Reliving some of his memories debuting in the VFL for Footscray as an 18 year old coming up from the northern knights in the TAC cup and all the ups and downs that involved to help him get to where he is today. On a more non series note Bailey also discusses what doors might open to Jamison when he finishes from playing footy and what skills he is teaching to himself now to translate into a career path post footy whether its coaching or learning and developing others to be the best players that can be.
Bailey also talks superstitions, pre game meals, routines, footy smarts, footy idols as a kid and sledgers
So much to unpack in this one your going to have to hear it all....
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Unofficial Insiders podcast is the top tier spot for Football (AFL) FAN, targeting pre and post match day breakdowns, absurd takes as well as fresh insights into key headlines and news Internal and External. Join Sam and Bailey who provide a passionate, unique and youthful lens into the footy scene.
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On this week's episode we recorded a full episode prior to this only for a shutdown to erase our previous recording we briefly touch on Round 23 that was we discuss what this loss for Fremantle means for Justin Longmuir how will it do them psychologically ahead of a do or die Round 24 clash with the Bulldogs, Could the Collingwood hoodoo that Adelaide have cracked be a good thing for Collingwood that the distraction is gone for them if they were to meet again however what happens to Izak Rankine following his slur we shall find out? The big news of Yesterday is Nasiah staying we briefly talk about that when we all were saying his gone but here he is Saints fans.
Big Congratulations to Harry Sheezel on 54 Disposals equaling the record and we reveal our All Australian continuing the awards season
Stay tuned... plenty to come....
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On this episode we are doing something different and aiming to take our platform even furthur, Bailey catches up with Gold Coast VFL Superstar Jamison Shea talking all things behind the scenes at the Gold Coast camp, How players are expected to adjust and evolve as the game changes week by week as the years go by, Whether if the umpiring in the game is going to a more safer level to avoid long term effects of players including concussion and injuries.
On a more current level, He also touched on why is was so hard to attract players to play for the club and why players left to chase success and speaking of success as Gold coast are approaching there maiden finals series what it would mean for the Gold Coast community and supporters to see them playing finals and going far in September Could it be history making who knows...
He also gave away which footy player he has in his contacts and the live call that he received while speaking he was playing golf with some of his teammates at the time, What was it also like for him to be training with one of the current superstars of the game...
Stay tuned for lots of insights in this..
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Unofficial Insiders podcast is the top tier spot for Football (AFL) FAN, targeting pre and post match day breakdowns, absurd takes as well as fresh insights into key headlines and news Internal and External. Join Sam and Bailey who provide a passionate, unique and youthful lens into the footy scene.
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Unfortunately not all the episode made the cut but Sam and Bailey went over there round 22 recap and of course what went wrong with the pies and how good did the hawks play, Sam thoughts after a 10th lose in a row in a tough year for Essendon and why this currant finals prospect has a shade of Baileys club.
Stay tuned for it all or well at least what you hear...
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Unofficial Insiders podcast is the top tier spot for Football (AFL) FAN, targeting pre and post match day breakdowns, absurd takes as well as fresh insights into key headlines and news Internal and External. Join Sam and Bailey who provide a passionate, unique and youthful lens into the footy scene.
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On this weeks episode on what was a 2nd take for the episode this week after a Sam Blunder with the recording. We dissect all the fallout from Round 21 and what it means for Collingwoods push this season after 3 out of 4 loses. We also look at Adelaide and declaring them as the premiership favorites potentially but they need to get over some hurdles first before anything. We then look at some things were not so pleased about with the umpires and some of there decision making in games and off course the inconsistencies and then the main topic everyone is talking about right now is Jeremy Cameron as he is pursuing the triple figures, Will it be in a Grand final Who knows...
We then wrap up with previewing Round 22 including the big game between Hawthorn and Collingwood with big ramifications on the line for both teams..
Stay Tuned...
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Unofficial Insiders podcast is the top tier spot for Football (AFL) FAN, targeting pre and post match day breakdowns, absurd takes as well as fresh insights into key headlines and news Internal and External. Join Sam and Bailey who provide a passionate, unique and youthful lens into the footy scene.
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On this weeks Episode Sam and Bailey break down what happened in the last quarter for Melbourne that lead to Nasiah winning it all from the saints in the greatest comeback from 3QT ever! We also discuss once again whether if we want more characters in the game referencing Bailey Smith taunting some innocent North Melbourne Fans and the Toby Greene, Jake Stringer and Tom Papley antics, Thanks Toby your now missing a big game for this Cheers mate. More words about Nick Daicos from Bailey in a Brownlow race and can Jezza crack that Ton!?
We preview the good and not so good games for Round 21, Your just gonna have to find out the rest of it all, Stay Tuned...
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Unofficial Insiders podcast is the top tier spot for Football (AFL) FAN, targeting pre and post match day breakdowns, absurd takes as well as fresh insights into key headlines and news Internal and External. Join Sam and Bailey who provide a passionate, unique and youthful lens into the footy scene.
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On this week's episode. Sam and Bailey both dial in virtually to review the fallout of Round 19 including the controversies, good and bad performances and the reality checks that were given to some clubs including Baileys in his pies on Sunday.
We also go through the big moments that happened throughout the round and what would've pleased coaches, what was laughed at in the round and who is entering the spotlight ahead of the weekend and into the near end of the season leading up to finals. It's an interesting but awkward time of the season where teams have got it all to play for, the ladder has opened up for the September prospects and the ones looking for holidays while the action is on
Stay tuned...
Unofficial Insiders podcast is the top tier spot for Football (AFL) FAN, targeting pre- and post-match day breakdowns, absurd takes as well as fresh insights into key headlines and news Internal and External. Join Sam and Bailey who provide a passionate, unique and youthful lens into the footy scene.
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Unofficial Insiders podcast is the top tier spot for Football (AFL) FAN, targeting pre and post match day breakdowns, absurd takes as well as fresh insights into key headlines and news Internal and External. Join Sam and Bailey who provide a passionate, unique and youthful lens into the footy scene.
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On this weeks episode which for the first time being virtual. Sam and Bailey go through all the big talking points that was out of Round 18 as we need to go through coaching moves that happened through the weekend that may shape a teams season especially those in a race for the 8 and a potential premiership.
We also talk about the Ton De Koning debate and further proof that Carlton have a life without him beyond this year, Western bulldogs and Adelaide played in a season shaping match up that we believe has separated the goals for each club as we race towards the end of the home and away season and why we need to keep an eye on the Collingwood midfielders despite a first lose since round 8.
We finish off with some predictions for Round 19...
Stay Tuned...
Unofficial Insiders podcast is the top tier spot for Football (AFL) FAN, targeting pre and post match day breakdowns, absurd takes as well as fresh insights into key headlines and news Internal and External. Join Sam and Bailey who provide a passionate, unique and youthful lens into the footy scene.
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Unofficial Insiders podcast is the top tier spot for Football (AFL) FAN, targeting pre and post match day breakdowns, absurd takes as well as fresh insights into key headlines and news Internal and External. Join Sam and Bailey who provide a passionate, unique and youthful lens into the footy scene.
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On this weeks episode it's very bitter sweet as it will likely be Bailey's last in person podcast with Sam before Bailey makes goes overseas for a few weeks and then moves to Queensland indefinitely, Very sad indeed.
Onto the footy talk we Recap Round 17 in alot of depth going through game by game as always. We also explore the possibilities of the in season tournament being presented as Andrew Dillion was going to bed one night and having this crazy thought of copying international sports HOW CRAZY. Let focus on the currant problems at hand before having these radical ideas.
We then talked about what some of those problems are and how they can be fixed and what rules need to happen and when they should happen you will find that all out... and of course the umpires are in the way of everyone once again
We then end of with Previewing Round 18 which is shaping up to be season defining for alot of clubs with games that mean something to them.
Stay Tuned.. .
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Unofficial Insiders podcast is the top tier spot for Football (AFL) FAN, targeting pre and post match day breakdowns, absurd takes as well as fresh insights into key headlines and news Internal and External. Join Sam and Bailey who provide a passionate, unique and youthful lens into the footy scene.
Unofficial Insiders podcast is the top tier spot for Football (AFL) FAN, targeting pre and post match day breakdowns, absurd takes as well as fresh insights into key headlines and news Internal and External. Join Sam and Bailey who provide a passionate, unique and youthful lens into the footy scene.
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On this weeks episode we celebrate the ending of the bye rounds for 2025. With that in mind we review Round 16 in all its glory and highlight the key moments, highlights and standouts of players as well as some absurd calls if you hear them.
We talk MRO over the Tom Lynch impending suspension at the time and Why this season is suddenly dead from the ladder and then we preview Round 17 and why is this round so weird in a way you'll have to hear why.
Stay Tuned...
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Unofficial Insiders podcast is the top tier spot for Football (AFL) FAN, targeting pre and post match day breakdowns, absurd takes as well as fresh insights into key headlines and news Internal and External. Join Sam and Bailey who provide a passionate, unique and youthful lens into the footy scene.
Unofficial Insiders podcast is the top tier spot for Football (AFL) FAN, targeting pre and post match day breakdowns, absurd takes as well as fresh insights into key headlines and news Internal and External. Join Sam and Bailey who provide a passionate, unique and youthful lens into the footy scene.
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On this weeks episode Sam and Bailey talk about once again what can be done differently with these bye rounds going forward beyond this year as it is really dragging and stopping any momentum of the season and that shows with the games this weekend.
We recap everything that occurred out of round 15:
And the most important one is the theater of the tag back in the game and once again what's in the spotlight and why are we whining again...
Stay Tuned...
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Unofficial Insiders podcast is the top tier spot for Football (AFL) FAN, targeting pre and post match day breakdowns, absurd takes as well as fresh insights into key headlines and news Internal and External. Join Sam and Bailey who provide a passionate, unique and youthful lens into the footy scene.
Unofficial Insiders podcast is the top tier spot for Football (AFL) FAN, targeting pre and post match day breakdowns, absurd takes as well as fresh insights into key headlines and news Internal and External. Join Sam and Bailey who provide a passionate, unique and youthful lens into the footy scene.
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