Unofficial Insiders

On this weeks episode once again coming at you straight after the conclusion of Round 3 we go to the MCG and discuss why Carlton collapse after half time as the pressure is not only set to build on Brad Scott but also Michael Voss early in the season. Sam vents some frustration once again as breaking point is looming and the reality of a full year not winning sets in. we discuss some other highlights from the round that was, take a look at the easter weekend with 5 days worth of footy coming up as well as VAR in footy and what that looks like and who is getting involved in the rituals over this festive period.Stay tuned... Instagram: unofficial_insidersUnofficial Insiders podcast is the top tier spot for Football (AFL FANS, targeting pre and post match day breakdowns, absurd takes as well as fresh insights into key headline and news Internal and External. Join Sam and Bailey who provide and passionate, unique and youthful lens into the footy scene.

On this week's episode, Bailey and Sam make history by there first recording while a footy game is happening in the background in front of them between West Coast and North Melbourne. We begin by Sam's rant over Essendon ruin his Sunday and overall weekend once again and what does need to be done at Essendon to turn this around, it seems as if nothing will. We go over the state of the currant pace of the game and what it's doing for injuries occurring and not much can be done about it when the season is already underway and there isn't time to fix it in training. Finally after spending the dosh St Kilda pick up there first win of the year but lightning did strick first before any action could be underway. Stay Tuned... Unofficial Insiders podcast is the top tier spot for Football (AFL FANS, targeting pre and post match day breakdowns, absurd takes as well as fresh insights into key headline and news Internal and External. Join Sam and Bailey who provide and passionate, unique and youthful lens into the footy scene.

On this week's episode in the unofficial insiders podcast, Bailey and Sam go over the results that occured over the weekend, How the cats found a way, did the dockers blow it when they had the chance? The dogs are the team to beat this season and we go over the loses that occurred from both of our teams. We talk about more of the dynamics of the game with the new rule implemented and has it released the hand break of the way the game is being played now or has it given them more incentive to attack more if it wasn't already. Bailey talks Scott Pendlebury's first suspension looming next weekend and will he be able go get off and use the "good bloke" card. Stay Tuned...IG: unofficial_insiders Unofficial Insiders podcast is the top tier spot for Football (AFL FANS, targeting pre and post match day breakdowns, absurd takes as well as fresh insights into key headline and news Internal and External. Join Sam and Bailey who provide and passionate, unique and youthful lens into the footy scene.

On this weeks episode Bailey and Sam discuss the events occurred throughout the last week with opening round fallout and how we can rethink it, the injuries and suspensions to impact the start of the season for clubs as well as implementing forfeits to undertaking upon the failure of certain results, Yes taking it up a notch. Other then all of that we are moving forward to Round 1. How will Carlton respond to their impending downfall against the rejuvenated Richmond side that beat them in this fixture 12 months ago or will Carlton rise up again. The spotlight is indeed on the rivals with the Bombers and the Hawks taking shape, How will Essendon former captain now villian Zach Merrett respond we shall wait and see the welcome. Lets just say Sam said it's been a horrible off season and he even needed to switch off from footy news as well as hearing his thoughts on the season ahead for the bombers In other rivalries the Dogs and the Giants meet again when it was revealed that the skippers in Bontempelli and Greene don't get along how will they approach one another?Bailey gives his take on Collingwood's match up with the crows in what should be a good matchup for both teams, Adelaide have a point to prove after a straight sets exit. Can the Pies go 2-0 or will the crows cause a boilover? Stay tuned for the forfeits... IG: unofficial_insiders Unofficial Insiders podcast is the top tier spot for Football (AFL FANS, targeting pre and post match day breakdowns, absurd takes as well as fresh insights into key headline and news Internal and External. Join Sam and Bailey who provide and passionate, unique and youthful lens into the footy scene.

On this week's episode on the eve of the 2026 AFL Season we mourn the lose of a great Dennis Cometti who played a role in childhood memories from his commentary and presence and will be sorely missed. Sam and Bailey pay tribute then talk the recent news, rule changes will there be tweaks, practice matches is there much to take from them and then preview opening round as well as team selection.Stay tuned...IG: unofficial_insidersUnofficial Insiders podcast is the top tier spot for Football (AFL FANS, targeting pre and post match day breakdowns, absurd takes as well as fresh insights into key headline and news Internal and External. Join Sam and Bailey who provide and passionate, unique and youthful lens into the footy scene

On this week's episode, Bailey and Sam share their predictions for the 2026 season ranging from our premiers, wooden spoon and the wildcard spots as well as other accolades individually from the coleman medal, rising star and the brownlow and then as well as a huge prediction that may truly backfire however stay tuned for that...We also talk pre season length and the odd short turnaround between this off season leading up to now.. .Were putting it all on the line here and now... IG unofficial_insiders Unofficial Insiders podcast is the top tier spot for Football (AFL FANS, targeting pre and post match day breakdowns, absurd takes as well as fresh insights into key headline and news Internal and External. Join Sam and Bailey who provide and passionate, unique and youthful lens into the footy scene.

WERE BACK EVERYONE!!! Welcome back for the 2026 season (well not just yet) but Sam and Bailey are still here to cover it all from now until it comes. The boys catch up on there off season and what they did while being away on the mics transitioning from 2025 to 2026 thinking about making the podcast better then ever. We caught up with some takeaways from State of Origan as well as some news coming from the game leading into the Practice matches. We also cover some unfortunate injury news and who becomes important going into the season Stay tuned for our season preview... Unofficial Insiders podcast is the top tier spot for Football (AFL FANS, targeting pre and post match day breakdowns, absurd takes as well as fresh insights into key headline and news Internal and External. Join Sam and Bailey who provide and passionate, unique and youthful lens into the footy scene. (Ensure this gets onto the description each episode on acast)Instagram: unofficial_insiders

On this special episode bit of an emergency podcast vibe. Bailey and Sam react to the fixture being released last week. We go over some of the games we are already looking forward to, who has the hardest draw and why isn't it fair for the bottom half teams and going over our respective teams matchups. Debunk some of the table headers and improvise ways to make the fixture even better and mention some of the weird games at the unusual times. Stay tuned for 2026... Unofficial Insiders podcast is the top tier spot for Football (AFL FANS, targeting pre and post match day breakdowns, absurd takes as well as fresh insights into key headline and news Internal and External. Join Sam and Bailey who provide and passionate, unique and youthful lens into the footy scene. Instagram: unofficial_insiders

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) Instagram: unofficial_insiders