This week on Late Night Footy, Jason Cox takes a closer look at the biggest story in football: Essendon’s search for a new senior coach.

Who should the Bombers appoint to lead the club forward? And who are they actually likely to choose?

Jason examines the case for John Longmire as the ideal candidate to guide Essendon through its next chapter, before turning to the reality of the situation and why the shadow of James Hird continues to hang over the coaching process.

Plus, Big Game or Not Big Game.

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This week on Late Night Footy, Jason Cox reflects on a significant week across the AFL both on and off the field.

The show begins with thoughts on the passing of Neale Daniher, reflecting on his time in football from coaching Melbourne to his later public battle with MND and ongoing presence around the game.

Jason also breaks down the fallout from Brad Scott’s departure as Essendon coach and the immediate discussion surrounding the club’s future, including James Hird publicly expressing interest in a return to the Bombers.

Plus, reaction to another huge week of AFL news and the return of Big Game or Not Big Game ahead of the weekend’s action.

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This week on Late Night Footy, Jason Cox reflects on the significance of Scott Pendlebury’s record-breaking moment — and why the AFL’s scheduling around it has raised more than a few questions.

There are also thoughts on Greater Western Sydney Giants and their offer to Toby Greene, the media noise surrounding Craig McRae and Brodie Grundy, fresh discussion around Zach Merrett and Essendon Football Club, and what comes next for Hawthorn Football Club after their 25 years in Tasmania.

Plus Big Game or Not Big Game, and the debut of a new segment: The Quaddie.

Football, late at night.

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This week on Late Night Footy, Jason Cox looks at the fallout from Michael Voss leaving the Carlton Football Club and what it could mean for the future of Patrick Cripps.

There are also thoughts on the conversation surrounding Scott Pendlebury ahead of his record-breaking game, North Melbourne Football Club returning to prime time, the Sydney Swans moving their pride game, and the very first edition of Big Game or Not Big Game.

Football, late at night.

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This week on Late Night League, Jason Cox shares a few early-season thoughts before going back to 1996.

The Manly Warringah Sea Eagles take on the St. George Dragons in the ARL Grand Final — called back through fresh eyes, one play at a time.

Part reflection, part commentary — a look at how the game felt then, and how it feels now.

Rugby league, late at night.

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Jason runs through the results from this week in rugby league, takes a quick detour into the world of ticket prices, and spends some time watching a classic match from 1984 between the South Sydney Rabbitohs and the St George Dragons.

Part round recap, part late-night nostalgia — just a fan rediscovering the game.

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This week on Late Night League, Jason Cox looks at the early stories of the rugby league season.

Is Jason Ryles the right coach for Parramatta? Why are so many teams running the ball on the last tackle? And what does a 19-year-old debutant like Cooper Clarke remind us about how young the modern game has become?

Along the way Jason reflects on the days when league players held jobs outside football, wonders how many names Shark Park has actually had, and shares thoughts on Fox League’s Red Bull “momentum tracker”.

Plus a look back at a classic match — Parramatta vs Canterbury from 1983.

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After drifting away from rugby league for a few years, Jason Cox returns to the game — one weekend at a time.

In the first episode of Late Night League, Jason explains why he’s starting the podcast, shares memories from games attended and watched over the years, and settles in for a full weekend of football.

A quick wrap of the English Super League, and a look ahead to Sunday where he will be watching league from the couch, including the NRL season opener in Las Vegas. 

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