The Flight Plan

Todd and Jasper look ahead to round 9 with the Dons sitting at 4-3!

Todd and Jasper recap a brutal Anzac Day and preview the lowly Roos.

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Todd and Jasper review a Dee-molition and preview a Weagles matchup out West.

Todd & Jasper celebrate the first win of 2025, talk about Ben McKay's treatment and offer insight into the next batch of NGA kids.

Todd & Jasper dissect the horror show in perfect conditions on Saturday afternoon at the MCG against Adelaide.

Todd and Jasper look over a rough start to the year, picking out the upsides in a defeat to the Hawks before turning their attention to big game the MCG against Adelaide.

Todd and Jasper discuss the postponed Opening Round fixture on the Gold Coast and where it could land in the schedule, plus deliver their predictions for an exciting season 2025.

Todd and Jasper deliver their verdict in a win down in Geelong, with young guns delivering on promise and gameplan tweaks exciting.

To open up 2025 the Flight Plan brings you along for an in-depth chat with Jye Caldwell and Archie Perkins from the Hangar, with a special cameo featuring great mates at the Lunchtime Catch-Up Podcast. 0:00 Lunchtime Catch-Up 11:36 Archie Perkins 27:15 Jye Caldwell

Todd and Jasper go through every Essendon pick from the 2024 AFL Draft! Including Isaac Kako, Kayle Gerreyn, Angus Clarke, Rhys Unwin, Zak Johnson, Archer Day-Wicks and Jayden Nguyen.

Todd and Jasper dive into the AFL Draft from a Bombers perspective, including where a Kako bid will land, how Essendon gets back into the first round, the potential live trades and grabbing Jayden Nguyen.

Todd and Jasper go through some Crichton Medal surprises and the Essendon trade targets, plus some draft combine observations about Isaac Kako and the Dons' targets.

Todd and Jasper went back to the eve of the season when they made their bold predictions for 2024. From Jye Menzie to Jye Caldwell, these were the best and worst plus a discussion on what went right and wrong!

Essendon NGA prospects Isaac Kako and Jayden Nguyen are discussed, plus the options at Pick 8 of the draft and all your questions answered!

Todd and Jasper sum up the season of two halves. They go through gameplan vs personnel, the positional moves of Brad Scott, frustrations and reasons for optimism and look ahead to Isaac Kako and the AFL Draft options. Go Dons ✈️

Beating Freo has never felt so good.

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Todd & Jasper bring some emotion to the unravelling Bombers season.

Todd and Jasper review a disasterclass in the wet against Melbourne before talking about the future of a pair of young Dons and looking ahead to a must-win Friday night clash.

Todd and Jasper chat after a dominant performance against the Pies, with the Essendon physicality and pressure the highlight. The boys praise the moves that have made the Bombers a top four side and look ahead to a Gawn-less Demons.

Todd and Jasper reflect on a horrible game of footy against the Cats, including the umpiring howlers, a lack of effort and the changes that must be made to the team.

Todd and Jasper are basking in the glow of a top four team, all thanks to midfield maestros Sam Durham and Jye Caldwell. They chat the much-needed positional moves from Brad Scott, Nate Caddy's sparkling goals and being favourites vs Geelong for the first time in 12 years. Todd's Twitter: https://x.com/ToddJDavey Jasper's Twitter: https://x.com/Jasperc53

Todd & Jasper reflect on another frustrating loss, this time to the Blues on King's Birthday Eve. They touch on Brad Scott's biggest flaws to date, an inability to convert in the forward 50 and look ahead to an Essendon NGA prospect in the AFL Draft.

Todd and Jasper return after losing for the first time in 58 days. They discuss the frustrations from a narrow loss on the Gold Coast, look ahead to the first time Ben and Harry McKay go head to head, and highlight the players elevating themselves and letting the team down.

Todd and Jasper return after a Dreamtime win which has the Dons in the top 2, but things are far from perfect. Jordan Ridley's sparkling return, Nate Caddy's debut, the huge selection calls to be made and a massive Gold Coast fixture are all on the agenda.

Todd & Jasper fire up over Harry Jones' ridiculous MRO suspension, but then debate who deserves his spot - Nick Bryan or Nate Caddy. They review the North win and look ahead to Dreamtime at the 'G with a huge selection crunch coming.

Todd & Jasper recap one of the best Dons performances in years, dismantling the Giants under the lid. They discuss Matt Guelfi's incredible role, Jordan Ridley's imminent return and reassess their season expectations.

Todd and Jasper took centre stage in front of over 200 Dons fans before the Bombers took care of the Giants to launch themselves into the top 4!

Todd and Jasper are running on top of the ground as the Dons sit pretty in 5th after a third of the season. On the agenda is the expected scores media narrative, Merrett's perfect month and a massive live show ahead of the GWS match.

Toddy and Jasper return after a heartstopping Anzac Day and are full of praise for the Bombers and Brad Scott. They talk about the best Essendon midfield in years, Andy McGrath's incredible year and preview a huge game over in the West against the Eagles. GIANT ESSENDON MEETUP: https://www.intix.com.au/event/essendon-fan-podcast-live-event

Toddy & Jasper are pumped to preview the biggest Anzac Day clash in years as a red hot Bombers side takes it to the reigning premiers. GIANT ESSENDON MEETUP: https://www.intix.com.au/event/essendon-fan-podcast-live-event

Round 9 Giant Essendon Meet-Up Tickets: https://www.intix.com.au/event/essendon-fan-podcast-live-event Toddy and Jasper are up and about after a scintillating Friday night beatdown of the Dogs, and have a huge Flight Plan announcement off the top!

Jasper and Toddy are back following a bitterly disappointing Gather Round loss to Port Adelaide on Friday night. The boys discuss what went wrong and what needs to be rectified before a 'season-defining' match against the Bulldogs, before Jasper makes a spirited plea to help Todd understand the appeal of Gather Round. LISTEN NOW

Toddy & Jasper are back and PUMPED after one of the best Dons wins in recent years. They chat about the frenetic pressure against the Saints, Nic Martin's performance & a huge Friday night against Port Adelaide.

Todd and Jasper are fired up after Saturday night's game against the Swans. Not one to listen to with the kids in the car!

Toddy and Jasper are back to unpack a vital Round 1 win, gush about Archie Perkins in the midfield and look ahead to Sydney at the SCG!

Toddy and Jasper are back for the last time before footy returns in 2024, with our season predictions show plus a look at how we beat the Hawks.

The boys talk about Matt Guelfi's checkside from directly out in front for 40 minutes.

Todd and Jasper return for episode 2 of 2024, going in depth on the match simulation against the Saints, the players that need to step up and what to look for against the Cats.

Surprise! We're Back! Toddy and Jasper are back for season two of the Flight Plan with a new intro, renewed enthusiasm for all things Essendon and a best team in mind ahead of Round 1 against Hawthorn. LISTEN NOW

Toddy and Jasper are back to talk about all things Essendon across this off-season. The boys catch up to chat about the free agency and draft period before settling in to talk in detail about the upcoming 2023 AFL Draft. The lads chat the players Essendon will look to bring in with their first overall selection, as well as the prospects you might not have heard of that we could target as part of a trade up. LISTEN NOW

Toddy and Jasper are back to dissect what could be remembered as one of the most disheartening losses in modern Essendon history. In this episode, the duo delves into the aftermath of the team's defeat against GWS, exploring the profound implications of this defeat and its ripple effects. Is this single game a true reflection of Essendon's current standing, or is it more indicative of the toll taken by a gruelling season? Steering the conversation, Toddy and Jasper scrutinise the role of Adrian Dodoro moving forward. With Dodoro's position potentially under scrutiny, the hosts engage in a thoughtful analysis of the impact his decisions have had on the team's composition and performance. This discussion opens the door to evaluating the club's strategic direction and potential adjustments. Moreover, the hosts turn their attention to the pivotal topic of Darcy Parish's hypothetical departure. Contemplating the possibility of Parish leaving, they explore the potential ramifications for Essendon. From the intricacies of his on-field contributions to the broader team synergy, the hosts paint a vivid picture of how his absence might reverberate across the club.

Toddy and Jasper are back to review the worst two week winning run in AFL history. Thankfully the Essendon season is still alive, so the boys are optimistic about a potential tilt at the finals, but they have a bone to pick with the Darcy Parish haters, recommend a change of scenery for a struggling defender before putting the spotlight one of Brad Scott's more perplexing coaching moves.

The boys are back following a heart-breaking loss to Sydney. Toddy and Jasper discuss why the finals aren't off the cards despite our slide down the ladder. The boys also chat about the draft and who could be available by our pick, and why Essendon could be well-placed to secure Harley Reid. LISTEN NOW

The boys are back in town to deliver another fresh episode of the Flight Plan. Toddy and Jasper chat about Mason Redman resigning at Essendon and what it means for both club and player before turning their attention to Saturday night. Will we see the debuts of Elijah Tsatas and Patrick Voss? And is Kaine Baldwin the answer for the injured Ridley? The boys are here to answer all of your questions. LISTEN NOW

Strap yourselves in, because the boys aren't messing about on today's pod. Jasper and Toddy briefly touch on the terrible Geelong loss before moving on to the game against the Dogs and the importance of winning. The boys talk about Nik Cox and what he'll bring to the team before Jasper puts Mark Robinson on blast and Toddy goes into bat for Jake Stringer. LISTEN NOW

The boys are back after a huge win against Adelaide to talk all things Bombers. They talk about the big win over the Crows and what that means for our finals prospects, potential big contracts for Darcy Parish and Mason Redman, the effect Brad Scott has had on Essendon as a whole before turning their attention to Geelong. LISTEN NOW

The Flight Plan returns after a heart-breaking loss to Port Adelaide on Saturday night. The boys discuss the positives out of the two narrow losses to Port Adelaide and why Dons should be optimistic, the evolution of Kyle Langford and Ben Hobbs before breaking down how we beat Adelaide. LISTEN NOW