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The Flight Plan episodes

February 03, 2024 Essendon 2024 Season Preview, Pre-season expectations, Best Round 1 Team & Much More!
Surprise! We're Back!

Toddy and Jasper are back for season two of the Flight Plan with a new intro, renewed enthusiasm for all things Essendon and a best team in mind ahead of Round 1 against Hawthorn.

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40 min
November 17, 2023 Essendon’s 2023 AFL Draft, the Bombers’ off Season, Who the Dons Will Take in the AFL Draft in 2023
Toddy and Jasper are back to talk about all things Essendon across this off-season.
The boys catch up to chat about the free agency and draft period before settling in to talk in detail about the upcoming 2023 AFL Draft.
The lads chat the players Essendon will look to bring in with their first overall selection, as well as the prospects you might not have heard of that we could target as part of a trade up.
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37 min
August 22, 2023 The Worst Loss in Modern Essendon History? Can Adrian Dodoro Survive? Why Losing Parish Sets the Bombers Back Four Years & Why We Need To Let Go Of The Past
Toddy and Jasper are back to dissect what could be remembered as one of the most disheartening losses in modern Essendon history.
In this episode, the duo delves into the aftermath of the team's defeat against GWS, exploring the profound implications of this defeat and its ripple effects. Is this single game a true reflection of Essendon's current standing, or is it more indicative of the toll taken by a gruelling season?
Steering the conversation, Toddy and Jasper scrutinise the role of Adrian Dodoro moving forward. With Dodoro's position potentially under scrutiny, the hosts engage in a thoughtful analysis of the impact his decisions have had on the team's composition and performance. This discussion opens the door to evaluating the club's strategic direction and potential adjustments.
Moreover, the hosts turn their attention to the pivotal topic of Darcy Parish's hypothetical departure. Contemplating the possibility of Parish leaving, they explore the potential ramifications for Essendon. From the intricacies of his on-field contributions to the broader team synergy, the hosts paint a vivid picture of how his absence might reverberate across the club.
24 min
August 15, 2023 Will Essendon Make the Finals? Why Darcy Parish Haters Are off the Mark, End the Jake Kelly Experiment & How to Rejuvenate Jayden Laverde
Toddy and Jasper are back to review the worst two week winning run in AFL history.

Thankfully the Essendon season is still alive, so the boys are optimistic about a potential tilt at the finals, but they have a bone to pick with the Darcy Parish haters, recommend a change of scenery for a struggling defender before putting the spotlight one of Brad Scott's more perplexing coaching moves.
37 min
August 01, 2023 Harley Reid to Essendon? The Best Players Available at Pick 6 Plus Why Essendon Can Still Make the Finals
The boys are back following a heart-breaking loss to Sydney.
Toddy and Jasper discuss why the finals aren't off the cards despite our slide down the ladder. The boys also chat about the draft and who could be available by our pick, and why Essendon could be well-placed to secure Harley Reid.
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47 min
July 25, 2023 National Reddog Day, Why It’s Tsatas Time, Baldwin’s the Defensive Answer & Should Voss Debut?
The boys are back in town to deliver another fresh episode of the Flight Plan.

Toddy and Jasper chat about Mason Redman resigning at Essendon and what it means for both club and player before turning their attention to Saturday night. Will we see the debuts of Elijah Tsatas and Patrick Voss? And is Kaine Baldwin the answer for the injured Ridley? The boys are here to answer all of your questions.

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39 min
July 21, 2023 The Classic 8 Point Game Against the Dogs, a Brief Word on the ‘Diabolical’ Geelong Game, Nik Cox's Return, Jasper Puts Robbo on Notice & Toddy Defends Jake Stringer
Strap yourselves in, because the boys aren't messing about on today's pod.
Jasper and Toddy briefly touch on the terrible Geelong loss before moving on to the game against the Dogs and the importance of winning. The boys talk about Nik Cox and what he'll bring to the team before Jasper puts Mark Robinson on blast and Toddy goes into bat for Jake Stringer.
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24 min
July 14, 2023 The Brad Scott Effect, How Many Years for Mason Redman and Darcy Parish, What’s up With Sam Weideman & Atoning Against Geelong
The boys are back after a huge win against Adelaide to talk all things Bombers.

They talk about the big win over the Crows and what that means for our finals prospects, potential big contracts for Darcy Parish and Mason Redman, the effect Brad Scott has had on Essendon as a whole before turning their attention to Geelong.

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28 min
July 07, 2023 Langford Is the League’s Best Medium Forward, Hobbs Coming Out Party, Caldwell’s Progression Plus How We Beat Adelaide
The Flight Plan returns after a heart-breaking loss to Port Adelaide on Saturday night.

The boys discuss the positives out of the two narrow losses to Port Adelaide and why Dons should be optimistic, the evolution of Kyle Langford and Ben Hobbs before breaking down how we beat Adelaide.

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33 min
June 27, 2023 Essendon's AFL Draft Watch, The MCG Advantage, Small Forward Conundrum & Special Guest Alex Catalano
Alex Catalano has answered the call filling in for Todd this week! We got into the disappointment in the West and the challenge against Port, while Jasper has a draft update for the Dons and Alex goes in depth on the AFLW upcoming season.
Please keep Todd in your thoughts and hopefully he's back next week!

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37 min