Unofficial Insiders

On this week's episode, Bailey and Sam celebrate 50 episodes of the podcast together as we celebrate the good times so far and looking forward to what's coming ahead, This is just the beginning of something very special occuring.

Round 9 is in the books as Bailey and Sam look at the finals like tussle between Fremantle and Hawthorn as "Wharfie time" ignites the dockers in the end. but Michael Voss's second half leaves him going out with his head held high (Filmed before Michael Voss resignation announcement) but where to from here for Carlton it feels as if they've been here many times. How do we judge Essendon now after a competitive showing over GWS and Bailey gives his take over Craig Macraes team and whether this is the beginning of a downhill slide and Scott Pendlebury's pending record breaking game in a fortnights time.

Why Psychologists should be implemented full time within all 18 clubs?, Why are players losing there heads in game and who is the best out of this great debate?

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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 Bailey and Sam dissect all things coming out of Round 8 as we get to the stage where we start to see the top teams break away as well as review the draw played out between Collingwood and Hawthorn, The best Showdown we've ever seen and where to from here for Carlton and Essendon? We also talk why the auskicker was behind the scenes in the first place and wanted to be the smart one posting on the socials and what we think draws people to the footy now in 2026 compared to the last 10, 15 and even 20 years as well as the whiteboard (Not Brisbane's) But Bailey's whiteboard as well as a brief preview for Round 9.

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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 Bailey and Sam dissect everything that had come out of this weekend from the feelings each of us have following a win on one side and the lose on the other and what a win is was by Collingwood over Essendon on the big stage in front of a big crowd at the MCG on a special day of the year. This also lead to how should Collingwood manage Scott Pendlebury ahead of him breaking the games record. We also talk about when can the AFL come out and admit there mistakes to prevent them from happening again following the controversy with the ARC in the GWS v North Melbourne game and the St Kilda v West Coast. We also review the rest of round 7 and preview round 8.

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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 cover all the fallout out of Round 6 dating back to the rivalry of Carlton and Collingwood and is the rivalry fading away? We talk whether if the dogs can still contend with the lose of Sam Darcy for the rest of 2026 meanwhile Sydney and GWS played way past there bedtimes due to lightning delays. It was a thrilling round of close games and entertaining football with another honourable defeat for Sam's Bombers and Bailey brings out his whiteboard again as well as a kick up to Transport Victoria. With all this going on we talk about the Elijah Hollands situation and the position Carlton are now in and talking about topics beyond footy and what needs to be accounted for going forward and to end off condolences on the Dawson family and the impacts of the 4 walls around clubs supporting there people through hardship.

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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 weeks episode Bailey and Sam go through a review of Gather round and unpacking the games we have witnessed across the weekend and coming up with ways to make Gather Round better going forward. We also go through the big talking points with Zak Butters comments to an umpire on the field, Who can emerge as Brisbane's challenger as well as a debut segment Sam is introducing and a large edition of Bailey's whiteboard dissecting Collingwood's challenge this year and a past mistake that is backfiring.

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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 Bailey and Sam decide to shake things up and do an episode with the round underway. We discuss hypoticals with the controversial Merrett failed trade last year but stay tuned for ones next week. We talk the round so far how Bailey copped with Nick Daicos not in the side, How Carlton continue to crumble putting Michael Voss in jeopardy again as well as the rise of Clarkos North Melbourne side. What's up with Harley Reids behaviour does he need more help to stop this...

(FILMED SUNDAY MORNING WITH 3 GAMES LEFT TO PLAY OUT)

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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 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.

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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. 

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

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.

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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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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.

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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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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?

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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. 

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