Join ESPN Australia's Matt Walsh, Niall Seewang and Jake Michaels, along with Champion Data's Christian Joly, as they discuss the hot topics in the AFL.
This week we look at the Lions, and if it's time to worry about their premiership defence. We also delve into the teams hit hardest by injury by using a little-known Champion Data stat, and wonder if Thursday night footy is overdone. Join Matt Walsh, Jake Michaels, and Champion Data's Christian Joly on the ESPN Footy Podcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
JB and Coxy react to the fallout from Jack Ginnivan's cheeky pre-goal celebration, debating whether it was unnecessary taunting or just a bit of harmless fun, and reflect on the heated exchange between Max Gawn and Steven May. They also deliver Part I of their short mid-season reviews, and dive into the importance of goalkicking accuracy. Plus, the boys feel like a night Grand Final is inevitable, even if it's not happening in 2025. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
This week, we discuss the Steven May-Max Gawn blow-up, debate Tom Stewart's bump on Noah Anderson, and look at the stats behind a truly bizarre round of footy. Plus, should every team tag Nick Daicos? Join Matt Walsh, Jake Michaels, and Champion Data's Christian Joly on the ESPN Footy Podcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
In this week's episode, JB and Coxy unpack the fallout from Wayne Milera's ‘rabble' comments and question why clubs still feel the need to apologise for player honesty. They also debate who the current face of the league is, and ask what Greg Swann's first task should be in his new role at the AFL. Plus, they rank their favourite Big Freeze costumes of all time, ahead of the 11th edition. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
This week, we discuss Sydney's drop off and Adelaide's rise into premiership contention, and deliver an update on 'the 45 kick' and control vs. chaos games. Plus, the biggest 'rabbles' in footy, and who is the 'face of the league'? Join Matt Walsh, Jake Michaels, and Champion Data's Christian Joly on the ESPN Footy Podcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
On this week's episode, Mason Cox and Jarryd Barca debate whether it's time for a mid-season trade period in the AFL, and with the NFL voting to allow its players to compete in Olympic flag football, they dream up which footy players could take them on if Australia formed a team. Plus, Mason passionately questions whether the billion-dollar Tassie stadium will ever get off the ground. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
This week, we look at the Demons' turnaround from their disastrous 0-5 start, how the Pies just keep fronting up, and why the Blues just can't score. Plus, Jake issues some apologies, and the Ben King stat that would have Fraser Gehrig blushing. Join Matt Walsh, Jake Michaels, and Champion Data's Christian Joly on the ESPN Footy Podcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
On this week's episode, Mason Cox and Jarryd Barca ponder what concessions should be handed to Tasmania for their entry into the league, debate which positions on the field are the most valuable in the modern game, ask if the punishment always fits the crime when it comes to 50-metre penalties, and look ahead to a huge weekend of footy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
This week, the team looks at Essendon's horrific effort and their broader struggles, and debate who the best coach in the AFL is. Plus, metres gained records, losing streaks, and 'effective spoils'. Join Matt Walsh, Jake Michaels, and Champion Data's Christian Joly on the ESPN Footy Podcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
On this week's episode, Mason Cox, who was on the field when Lachie Schultz was concussed, gives his take on the umpire audio revelations that have the AFL under pressure. We also ponder whether the AFL should have a draft lottery after the wild results in the NBA, and ask if goal umpires should be allowed to pay free kicks. Plus, we rank our favourite Indigenous guernseys, and look ahead to a big round of footy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
This week, the team unpacks a wild weekend of footy and looks at how close Nick Blakey came to breaking a unique record. Plus, Christian breaks down exactly what makes up a team's pressure rating and which players apply it the most. And what was the 'expected score' from Aaron Francis' miss from point-blank range? Join Jarryd Barca, Rohan Connolly, and Champion Data's Christian Joly on the ESPN Footy Podcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
On this week's episode, Mason Cox explains to Jarryd Barca the complexities of preparing for a game off a five-day break, while the boys discuss the ‘baffling' score review system and are hellbent on ball-tracking technology being implemented in the game sooner rather than later. Plus, how Ross Lyon's brutal subbing of Hugo Garcia worked, and will the AFL and its fans ever fully embrace bold and brash personalities like they do in the NBA and NFL? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
This week, the team exposes Fremantle's 'Jekyll and Hyde' form after a preseason filled with expectation. Plus, the Bulldogs are hitting premiership metrics, some exclusive '45 kick' numbers, and is Jack Crisp's record unbreakable? Join Matt Walsh, Jake Michaels, and Champion Data's Christian Joly on the ESPN Footy Podcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
On this week's episode, Mason Cox and Jarryd Barca unpack the fallout from Paul Curtis' three-match suspension, and ask whether the AFL should steal a page out of the NFL's playbook and ‘glam up' the draft. Plus, Mason takes us inside the habits and secrets that keep Steele Sidebottom and Scott Pendlebury defying age, and we have some bold takes in Don't Be Surprised If… Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
This week, the team looks at the players who have improved the most in 2025, and those who have slid down the 100X rankings. Plus, more bellwether stats, the 'zero disposal' club, and are the Blues actually back? Join Matt Walsh, Jake Michaels, and Champion Data's Christian Joly on the ESPN Footy Podcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
On this week's episode, Mason Cox and Jarryd Barca dive into the public debate around Anzac guernseys -- are they a respectful gesture or becoming ‘too' commercial? They also share their favourite designs revealed by clubs this year. Plus, they ask the question: should the AFL introduce its own 'play-in' system similar to those used in other sports around the world? And unpack the growing issue of social media trolls in footy -- how it affects players, and what can be done about it. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
This week, and with the election coming up, Christian looks at 'bellwether' stats, and the players feature the most. Plus, success stories of moving from midfield to half back, the fastest goals on record, and heaps more! Join Matt Walsh, Jarryd Barca, and Champion Data's Christian Joly on the ESPN Footy Podcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
On this week's episode, Mason Cox and Jarryd Barca reveal their totally unqualified AFL venue rankings (sorry, ENGIE Stadium), unpack the Dees' struggles and how it could mirror Collingwood's 2021 season, and ask the question: are Gold Coast legit? Plus, they imagine the chaos of a Suns-Giants Grand Final, and each pick the team with the most to prove in Round 6. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
This week, we delve into the AFL's best kicks by looking into retention rates, look at where the Crows need to improve, and what's gone wrong for the Demons. Plus, do the Hawks need to shut up and play footy? Join Matt Walsh, Jake Michaels, and Champion Data's Christian Joly on the ESPN Footy Podcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Red Time is back for season 2025! On this week's episode, Mason Cox and Jarryd Barca unpack the rise of Sam Darcy and how defenders can stop him, and debate which rules in the AFL need tweaking. Plus, we chat Bronx cheers, jumper clashes, and which side released the best Gather Round guernsey? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
This week on the podcast, Christian delves deeper into the premiership metrics now that most teams have a month of footy under their belt, while he also reveals more about the '45 kick' and speed of ball movement. Plus, coaches in the hot seat, and player gamesmanship. Join Matt Walsh, Jake Michaels, and Champion Data's Christian Joly on the ESPN Footy Podcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
This week, the team discusses Rhyan Mansell's ban, analyses Gold Coast's hot start and if it's sustainable, and looks at the Saints' turnaround offensively. Plus, wind-affected games, the 'second half Blues', and more. Join Matt Walsh, Jake Michaels, and Champion Data's Christian Joly on the ESPN Footy Podcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
This week, the team analyses the underwhelming starts of Fremantle and Essendon, looks at some xScores stats and which teams use 'the 45 kick' the most, plus some other interesting nuggets on a number of teams. Join Matt Walsh, Rohan Connolly, and Champion Data's Christian Joly on the ESPN Footy Podcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
This week, the team looks at the strong performances of a number of debutants, unpacks Carlton's shock loss to Richmond, identifies the Hawks' changing game style, plus heaps more including the latest tribunal drama. Join Matt Walsh, Jarryd Barca, and Champion Data's Christian Joly on the ESPN Footy Podcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
This week, the team analyses the two Opening Round matches, and look at where each team stands after the weekend. Plus, is Nick Daicos as fit as he could be, and what mistakes did Dean Cox make in his coaching debut? And the return of 'who is it a bit week for?'" Join Matt Walsh, Jake Michaels, and Champion Data's Christian Joly on the ESPN Footy Podcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
The ESPN Footy Podcast BACK! This week, the team talks through new stats Champion Data will track this year, Jake reveals his top 10 players in the league, we give our season predictions, and we ask 'who is it a big year for?' Plus, 'Is the hype justified or is it hyperbole?' returns. Join Matt Walsh, Jake Michaels, and Champion Data's Christian Joly on the ESPN Footy Podcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
ESPN's Jake Michaels and Rohan Connolly, along with Champion Data's Christian Joly count down the 25 best players to have pulled on the boots in the last 25 years. With so many superstars having graced the footy field over the past quarter of a century, it's no mean feat! This is Part 2 of a two-part series. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
ESPN's Jake Michaels and Rohan Connolly, along with Champion Data's Christian Joly count down the 25 best players to have pulled on the boots in the last 25 years. With so many superstars having graced the footy field over the past quarter of a century, it's no mean feat! This is Part 1 of a two-part series. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
This week Isadora McLeay and Elsa Brown dissect the W Award winners and make their 2024 Grand Final predictions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
This week Isadora McLeay and Eleanor Brown talk about a big week ahead, including the W Awards, preliminary final weekend and how the weather will play a apart. As usual last week's games will be dissected, plus a new start date to the season, what difference will this make? Tune in to find out all the AFLW latest! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
The team is back to talk all things 2024 AFL Draft, with ESPN expert Jasper Chellappah joining Matt Walsh and Jake Michaels to run through every club's picks and who they should be looking to select. Join Matt Walsh, Jake Michaels, and Jasper Chellappah on the ESPN Footy Podcast. ADEL: 05:45 BRIS: 11:00 CARL: 15:21 COLL: 20:32 ESS: 24:45 FREM: 28:39 GEEL: 31:35 GC: 35:18 GWS: 37:55 HAW: 40:40 MEL: 44:18 NM: 48:23 PA: 51:20 RICH: 55:00 STK: 1.02:15 SYD: 1.05:05 WCE: 1.07:25 WB: 1.11:10 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
This week Isadora McLeay and Elsa Brown look at week 1 of what could be the greatest finals series ever. Are the Hawks contenders or pretenders? Do Richmond need to address their finals record? Plus, the team dissect the 2024 All-Australian squad. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Can Adelaide fix their goal kicking? Is a Night Grand Final the way to go? Plus whose taking out the rising star? AFLW Finals have arrived, Isadora McLeay and Elsa Brown are here to preview the games! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
This week Isadora McLeay and Elsa Brown are joined by GWS Stars; Izzy Huntington and Madi Brazendale. In a very fun podcast, the group look at round 10 highlights and answer the big questions for Round 11. Important topics are covered from the dream start time for the season to what you would do with $50,000. It is a must listen to finish off the final AFLW regular season game. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
This week Isadora McLeay and Elsa Brown celebrate the ending to the condensed fixturing, discuss some impending question left in the season such as; will the Suns win a game? Who is winning the Grand Final right now? Plus, the best Round 8 games dissected. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
This week Isadora McLeay and Elsa Brown look back at Round 6, including standout performances, must-watch games and more, plus look forward to Round 7. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
This week Isadora McLeay and Elsa Brown are joined by their first special guest in Ellie Blackburn. They discuss why the Suns have gone backwards, and ask if the AFLW should do a Melbourne Gather Round during the Men's Grand Final week. Ellie also takes us through her premiership fancy and how the Bulldogs have turned it around. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
The ESPN Footy Podcast team looks at how Brisbane controlled the Grand Final to smash the Swans, discuss Sydney's capitulation, and give praise to the Lion Cubs for an outstanding decider. Join Matt Walsh, Jake Michaels, and Champion Data's Christian Joly on the ESPN Footy Podcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
This week hosts Isadora McLeay and Elsa Brown look at the first week of a jampacked footy schedule, discuss some past games as well as put in their tips for the week. Plus some coaches got vocal this week as the team talk about whether it is time for the AFLW to think about a floating fixture off the back of Craig Starcevich's comments. Join Isadora McLeay and Elsa Brown on the ESPN Footy Podcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
This week, the team wraps up an historic Brownlow count, dissect the prelims and rate Geelong and Port Adelaide's seasons, and jump into a massive Grand Final preview. Join Matt Walsh, Jake Michaels, and Champion Data's Christian Joly on the ESPN Footy Podcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
In a special edition of the pod, Jake Michaels takes us through his Brownlow Medal predictor ahead of what is going to be an epic count, while he also breaks down team-by-team votes, explains what 'Brownlow Standards' are, and provides some surprises we might see on the night. Join Jarryd Barca and Jake Michaels on the ESPN Footy Podcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
This week Isadora McLeay and Elsa Brown look back at the round that was and ahead to the beginning of condensed fixturing in AFLW. The team also looks at the significant injuries to star players after just three rounds, discuss whether list sizes should be increased, and much more! Join Isadora McLeay and Elsa Brown on the ESPN Footy Podcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
This week, the team discusses Ken Hinkley's $20,000 fine and the Hawthorn drama, break down the two semifinal thrillers, and look ahead to the prelims (with some surprise tips!). Join Matt Walsh, Jake Michaels, and Champion Data's Christian Joly on the ESPN Footy Podcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
This week on the ESPN AFLW Footy Pod Isadora McLeay and Eleanor Brown look at round 2 and some big talking points around the AFLW score review system as well as the saga surrounding Chloe Molloy's season-ending ACL injury. The team also take a peek at some much watch games for Round 3 as season 2024 heats up. Join Isadora McLeay and Elsa Brown on the ESPN Footy Podcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
This week, the team breaks down the four finals from Week 1, and throw ahead to the semis. Plus, chaos vs. control, Isaac Heeney's insane game, the 'intoxicating' Hawks, and listener questions! Join Matt Walsh, Jake Michaels, and Champion Data's Christian Joly on the ESPN Footy Podcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Isadora and Elsa look back at what was a big Round 1 of AFLW season. Covering blow-out games, rising stars, and stand out performers, as well as a big talking point - the fairness of suspension to AFLW players in the wake of Pie Tarni White's three-match ban. Plus, a peek at the week to come including the big Friday MCG game. Join Isadora McLeay and Elsa Brown on the ESPN Footy Podcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
This week, the team previews this week's four massive finals, and debate the liklihood of a premier from outside the top four. Plus, the player under the most pressure this finals series. Join Matt Walsh, Jake Michaels, and Champion Data's Christian Joly on the ESPN Footy Podcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
In the first AFLW episode of the year, the pod gets a bit of a shake-up with ESPN's Isadora McLeay and Western Bulldogs player Eleanor Brown in the hot seats. They discuss Season 9, and bring to the table some big preseason predictions, look at what's changed, and preview some Round 1 games to look forward to. Join Isadora McLeay and Eleanor Brown on the ESPN Footy Podcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
This week, the team looks at the final eight teams but struggle to settle on a flag favourite, while the non-finalists are graded, and the AFL's fixturing is in the firing line. Join Matt Walsh, Jake Michaels, and Champion Data's Christian Joly on the ESPN Footy Podcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
On Red Time this week, Jake Michaels and Jarryd Barca react to Dan Houston's suspension, and ask whether clubs should have more power in the player movement space. Plus, they discuss the most under-pressure coaches heading into finals, the latest incident involving Matt Crouch and a spectator, and much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
This week, we look at 'the curse of winning the flag', and who should be in the All-Australian side, plus Sam Darcy and Patrick Cripps love, Matt Rowell has FINALLY taken a contested mark, and Richmond's conundrum. Join Matt Walsh, Jake Michaels, and Champion Data's Christian Joly on the ESPN Footy Podcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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