EPISODE · Mar 12, 2026 · 46 MIN
Forfeits, Round 1 Preview and the Spotlight is bright
from Unofficial Insiders
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? Stay tuned for the forfeits... IG: unofficial_insiders 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.
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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? Stay tuned for the forfeits... IG: unofficial_insiders 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.
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