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. 

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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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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 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. 

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.