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

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.

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.