Late Night Footy

John Longmire Makes Sense. James Hird Feels Inevitable.

This week on Late Night Footy, Jason Cox takes a closer look at the biggest story in football: Essendon’s search for a new senior coach. Who should the Bombers appoint to lead the club forward? And who are they actually likely to choose? Jason examines the case for John Longmire as the ideal candidate to guide Essendon through its next chapter, before turning to the reality of the situation and why the shadow of James Hird continues to hang over the coaching process. Plus, Big Game or Not Big Game. Follow Jason on X https://x.com/SerJasonCox [https://x.com/SerJasonCox] Follow Jason on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/serjasoncox/ [https://www.instagram.com/serjasoncox/]

Essendon Begins Again as James Hird Looms Large

This week on Late Night Footy, Jason Cox reflects on a significant week across the AFL both on and off the field. The show begins with thoughts on the passing of Neale Daniher, reflecting on his time in football from coaching Melbourne to his later public battle with MND and ongoing presence around the game. Jason also breaks down the fallout from Brad Scott’s departure as Essendon coach and the immediate discussion surrounding the club’s future, including James Hird publicly expressing interest in a return to the Bombers. Plus, reaction to another huge week of AFL news and the return of Big Game or Not Big Game ahead of the weekend’s action. Follow Jason on X https://x.com/SerJasonCox [https://x.com/SerJasonCox] Follow Jason on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/serjasoncox/ [https://www.instagram.com/serjasoncox/]

Pendlebury, Prime Time and The Quaddie

This week on Late Night Footy, Jason Cox reflects on the significance of Scott Pendlebury’s record-breaking moment — and why the AFL’s scheduling around it has raised more than a few questions. There are also thoughts on Greater Western Sydney Giants and their offer to Toby Greene, the media noise surrounding Craig McRae and Brodie Grundy, fresh discussion around Zach Merrett and Essendon Football Club, and what comes next for Hawthorn Football Club after their 25 years in Tasmania. Plus Big Game or Not Big Game, and the debut of a new segment: The Quaddie. Football, late at night. Follow Jason on X https://x.com/SerJasonCox [https://x.com/SerJasonCox] Follow Jason on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/serjasoncox/ [https://www.instagram.com/serjasoncox/]

Big Game or Not Big Game

This week on Late Night Footy, Jason Cox looks at the fallout from Michael Voss leaving the Carlton Football Club and what it could mean for the future of Patrick Cripps. There are also thoughts on the conversation surrounding Scott Pendlebury ahead of his record-breaking game, North Melbourne Football Club returning to prime time, the Sydney Swans moving their pride game, and the very first edition of Big Game or Not Big Game. Football, late at night. Follow Jason on X https://x.com/SerJasonCox [https://x.com/SerJasonCox] Follow Jason on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/serjasoncox/ [https://www.instagram.com/serjasoncox/]