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2026 AFL season preview as well as some bold calls...
Season 2, Ep. 2
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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...
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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.
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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