Honourable loss, plus Flying Blind is back!

Solly brings more fight, we chat on 'The Process"

The boys are back after another week on the emotional roller-coaster that is the Essendon Football Club. Following the clash with Carlton, while the result didn't quite materialise, there were signs of something different under interim coach Solly. We unpack whether the defensive game plan has already taken a step forward, what that says about where the club has been, and where it might be heading. We also dive into the growing discussion around "The Process" for appointing Essendon's next coach — what it actually means, whether fans should still believe in it, and how it fits into the club's ongoing football department reset. As always, we hand out our votes and recognise the best performers from the Carlton game before turning our attention to the upcoming clash against Melbourne. Is it a winnable game? We think so — but only if the effort, intensity and energy can be sustained across four quarters. All that and more on another massive episode of Red & Black Unfiltered.

Hird, Hype & Hysteria

The boys are back for a massive week at the Essendon Football Club, and there’s plenty to unpack. Thats an understatement! We start with the disappointing loss to West Coast — a game many hoped would deliver the classic caretaker-coach bounce, but instead produced another frustrating performance from the Bombers. With Brad Scott now gone, we discuss Dean Solomon's first game in charge and provide a light-touch review of where it all went wrong. Then it's time for a special extended edition of Coops with the Scoops, diving headfirst into the coaching saga that has engulfed the club. We break down the three key factions at play: Team Hird, pushing for the return of the club legend; The Middle Ground, backing a robust process to identify the best candidate regardless of name; and The No Voice, the silent majority whose views remain largely unheard amidst the noise. The boys unpack the Messiah factor, club politics, media leaks and the growing circus surrounding the Bombers' coaching search, before Scoops delivers a passionate call for what he believes should be the ultimate outcome for the football club. As always, the administrative votes are handed out from the Eagles game before we turn our attention to another huge challenge — a blockbuster clash against Carlton. Can the Bombers respond, or will the pressure continue to mount? Enjoy Bomber Fans!

SACKED!!!

Just WOW.....the boys unpack one of the biggest shake-ups the club has faced in recent history. Following the shock (or maybe not so shock) departure of Brad Scott, we dive headfirst into the fallout — what led to the decision, the mixed messaging coming out of the club, and whether internal politics and factional influence have once again become part of the Essendon story. Of course, the Messiah Hird discussion was always going to heat up, and we break down whether the dream return has any legs while also running through the leading candidates to become the next coach of the Dons. We quickly dish out our votes from the Richmond clash before turning our attention to the Eagles matchup and whether a group that may finally have some weight lifted from its shoulders can produce the bounce Bombers fans have been waiting for. Enjoy Bomber fans! 🔴⚫

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.