The ESPN Footy Podcast

ESPN Australia/NZ
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Join ESPN Australia's Matt Walsh and Jake Michaels, along with Champion Data's Christian Joly, as they discuss the hot topics in the AFL, and join Isadora McLeay and AFLW players Eleanor Brown and Imogen Evans talking all things women's footy -- all on the ESPN Footy Podcast.

  1. 11/11/2025

    MASSIVE AFL Draft preview: Club-by-club guides, prospects analysed

    ESPN's AFL Draft expert Jasper Chellappah joins the team to take a look at the 2025 draft crop. We take a look at each club's draft hand, and preview all the big prospects ahead of the big day. Wanna hear about the top prospects? Listen to the analysis on Richmond, West Coast, Essendon, and Melbourne! Join Matt Walsh, Jake Michaels, and Jasper Chellappah on the ESPN Footy Podcast. 00:00 Intro 07:19 Adelaide 12:40 Brisbane 16:15 Carlton 20:50 Collingwood 24:12 Essendon 30:10 Fremantle 34:30 Geelong 38:14 Gold Coast 42:16 GWS 45:09 Hawthorn 50:40 Melbourne 54:21 North Melbourne 56:50 Port Adelaide 58:46 Richmond 01:03:30 St Kilda 01:05:45 Sydney 01:08:27 West Coast 01:15:08 Western Bulldogs 01:19:00 Bolters/conclusion Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    1h 25m

  2. 09/28/2025

    AFL: Magnificent Lions building a dynasty; Cats were 'un-Geelong-like'

    Brisbane have gone back-to-back! We analyse how the Lions ran away with the 2025 Grand Final, discuss the Norm Smith Medal voting, look at what went wrong for Geelong, and give Lachie Neale some very big praise ... PLUS a whole lot 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

    1h 2m

  3. 09/24/2025

    Red Time: Debating the Brownlow Medal voting process; Cox vs. Zorko

    On this week’s episode, JB and Coxy go head-to-head on whether umpires should keep control of Brownlow Medal voting after a string of controversial results from Monday night. They also look back on Collingwood’s prelim loss, including Mason’s fiery run-in with Dayne Zorko that ended in a $5,000 fine for the Lions veteran. Plus, the boys dive into some key player stats ahead of the Grand Final, debate whether Jaidyn Stephenson deserves another AFL lifeline, and call out why this year’s mark and goal of the year were underwhelming. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    29 min

  4. 09/22/2025

    AFL: MASSIVE Grand Final preview! Plus, how good was Dangerfield?!

    This week, we review the two preliminary finals and grade the seasons of Hawthorn and Collingwood, plus take an early look at this week's AFL Grand Final -- how can the Cats and the Lions get the job done? Plus, the MRO needs to fix dangerous tackles, Mark of the Year chat, Patrick Dangerfield, Lachie Neale, and 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

    54 min

  5. 09/18/2025

    Brownlow special! Analysing the favourites, stats to know, best bets, and more

    Champion Data's secret formula, Jake's magical spreadsheet, and a whole lot more! It's our Brownlow special, so get out your pen and pads... 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

    46 min

  6. 09/17/2025

    Red Time: Reliving prelim final moments; Zach Merrett latest

    On this week’s episode, JB and Coxy take a trip down memory lane and recall some famous preliminary final moments, while they also look ahead to this weekend’s two HUGE matches. Plus, does the AFL have an equalisation problem? Are the Bombers better off without Zach Merrett? Will Tassie even happen? And the most underrated small forward of the modern era is… Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    42 min

  7. 09/15/2025

    AFL: Crows' feeble finals exit - season a fail? Plus how the prelims will be won!

    This week, we break down what went wrong for the Crows against the Hawks, explore how the Lions dismantled the Suns, and look ahead to two massive preliminary finals. Plus, a Mr. September update, State of Origin, and 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

    49 min

  8. 09/10/2025

    Red Time: HUGE semifinal previews; Are taggers bad for the game?

    On this week’s episode, JB and Coxy break down Collingwood’s qualifying final win and how they’re approaching the week off, as well as the latest on Bobby Hill and Jeremy Howe. The boys also debate whether players should be fined $10,000 for flopping, the AFL’s looming last disposal rule change, and why the cashed-up Saints simply MUST play finals in 2026. Plus, why Coxy thinks tagging is “boring” and a bad look for the game, and the key players and stats you need to watch for in this weekend’s semifinals! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    37 min
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Join ESPN Australia's Matt Walsh and Jake Michaels, along with Champion Data's Christian Joly, as they discuss the hot topics in the AFL, and join Isadora McLeay and AFLW players Eleanor Brown and Imogen Evans talking all things women's footy -- all on the ESPN Footy Podcast.

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