Red and Black Unfiltered

Blind Freddy could see we suck right now

Pete is back with pod favourite Josh and pulling no punches. This week the boys dissect the latest Essendon performance against Freo — who stood up, who didn't, and what it means for a club in the middle of a serious rebuild. They get into the coaching style debate, whether the current setup is actually getting the best out of the list, and what a future appointment could look like. The crowd numbers come under the spotlight too — what does dwindling attendance say about fan confidence right now? Plus, the guys break down the tactical side of things, where the game plan needs to evolve, and which players are stepping up in a tough season. It's unfiltered, it's honest, and if you bleed red and black — this one's for you. Enjoy Bomber fans! 🔴⚫

Honourable loss, plus Flying Blind is back!

The Giants game dissected — and it was close but not close enough. We tear apart the game plan, expose what went wrong at GWS Stadium (that record is cooked), and give our unfiltered take on where this team is headed. Then we hand out our R&B Unfiltered player of year votes for the standout performers, run the stocks — who's rising, who's falling. Flying blind is back! Rising Star nominations and a James Hird throwback moment. Plus a a no-nonsense preview the game against Fremantle. No filter. No filler. Just footy.

Six changes...SIX!!

The boys are back with a late pod this week, breaking down another rollercoaster ride for the Essendon Football Club. We kick things off with a quick Good, Bad & Ugly from the Brissie game — from the exciting signs and growth shown by the young Bombers to the frustratingly flat start and overall limp performance that left plenty of fans frustrated. There’s also a strong spotlight on Ben McKay and the drawn-out decision to omit him, plus the return of the Brad Scott Belief Index, which leads into an interesting discussion around the coaching metrics, where the club is trending, and what the future may hold under Scott. As always, we hand out votes, assess player performances across the ground, and dive into the moments that shaped the game. To finish, the boys take a deeper look into the selection table ahead of the clash with the Greater Western Sydney Giants, with some buoyancy around the inclusions and what they could bring to the side heading into a big matchup. Enjoy Bomber fans.

Anzac Day belting: turning point feels more like a false dawn

In this episode of Red & Black Unfiltered, we break down the Dons loss to the Pies brutal detail—dissecting a game plan that looked disconnected, selection calls that raised eyebrows, and player performances that simply didn’t stack up. We dive into the key moments that shaped the result, question the coaching approach, and assess what this means for the Bombers as the the expected turning point was perhaps false hope. There’s nowhere to hide as we unpack leadership, effort, and belief inside the group. We move on to preview the match vs the Lions in which again effort, energy and united team is simply what we ask and expect. Enjoy Bomber Fans!

Turning Point Confirmed… Pies Next

In this episode of Red & Black Unfiltered, Coops & Pete break down a very solid performance against the Suns. The turning point speculated feels to be now confirmed. The boys unpack key player contributions, midfield battles, and the tactical shifts starting to emerge under Brad Scott. From pressure acts and contested ball to structural changes and evolving player roles, we look at what actually worked and what still feels fragile. Plus, we bring in for the first time the Brad Scott Belief Index! With Collingwood looming on Anzac Day, this episode sets the stage for the ultimate test. If this really is a turning point, the Pies game will tell us. Enjoy Bomber Fans!