The ESPN Footy Podcast

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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 on the ESPN Footy Podcast.

2d ago

AFL: DRAFT SPECIAL! The race to be top pick in the open pool

On a draft special, ESPN draft expert Jasper Chellappah joins the podcast to wrap up the National Championships. Who impressed, and who should be the top pick in the open pool (behind Dougie Cochrane and Cody Walker)? Jasper reveals all in his "Top Pick in the Open Pool Pie". 00:00 Intro and overall depth 01:46 Our first look at Dougie Cochrane in the SANFL 05:40 Cody Walker keeps impressing in the VFL for Carlton 09:34 'The top pick in the open pool pie!' Arki Butler 14:14 Harry Van Hattum 17:40 Gus Teixeira 20:21 Ethan Drever 24:34 Top SA prospects 27:49 Top WA prospects 31:57 Key defence depth 35:10 Could the Dogs lose out? 38:00 Picks on the trade table? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
3d ago

Red Time : Can Carlton sell this game style to out-of-contract stars?

This week on Red Time, JB and Coxy discuss whether Carlton's remarkable turnaround under Josh Fraser could already be changing the way out-of-contract players view the Blues, despite the club yet to appoint its next senior coach. The boys also debate whether Taylor Walker is the greatest Crow of all time, make the case for Fremantle assistant Jaymie Graham as a senior coaching candidate, discuss whether pre-game ceremonies are becoming a concern for players, and unpack Matt Rowell's fascinating barefoot pre-game ritual! 00:00 – Intro 00:37 – Reviewing Melbourne vs. Freo 1:58 – Previewing Freo vs. Adelaide 4:04 – Start, Bench, Drop: Are players being swayed by Fraser’s Blues 9:50– Tex the greatest ever Crow? 12:33 – Does this mean the nickname Tex will be open after this year? 14:17 – Jaymie Graham’s coaching credentials 16:53 – Are pre-game ceremonies a concern for players? 19:13 – Matt Rowell’s pre-game ritual 22:00 – Hot stat Checklist, powered by StatMate… 25:08 – Don’t Be Surprised If… Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
4d ago

AFL: The Dees are great fun BUT there's a caveat...

This week the team looks at the Demons' win over Fremantle, and judges whether Melbourne is not just a finals threat, but a premiership threat. Plus, North finally got reward for effort, the Hawks' midfield has some issues, Matt Rowell and Izak Rankine played wet weather footy, and a lot more! Join Matt Walsh, Jarryd Barca, and Champion Data's Christian Joly on the ESPN Footy Podcast. 00:00 Intro and Something you Noticed 12:10 Melbourne's win over Fremantle 29:30 North Melbourne's much-needed win 36:55 The Hawks' midfield issue 40:15 Swannies under the radar? 43:13 Is the hype justified or is it hyperbole? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Aug 5

Red Time: Player movement, rep footy, and the AFL's overseas future

This week on Red Time, JB and Coxy react to the AFL's warning to clubs about resting players in the final round of the season. The boys also discuss the controversy around players meeting with rival clubs during the season after Lachie Neale's reported visit to Collingwood, whether footy should return to New Zealand and other international markets, and why representative football deserves a bigger place on the calendar. Plus, why it’s crucial for the Dockers to win this week, and plenty more! 0:00 Intro 1:33 Freo’s big game 6:22 The AFL’s controversial warning 8:53 Lachie Neale 13:58 Coxy’s rep footy idea! 19:36 Pre-game warmups are overrated 22:27 Hawthorn’s next move 26:48 Hot Stat Checklist, powered by StatMate 31:46 Don’t Be Surprised If… Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Aug 3

AFL: Lions can't win the flag with this defensive profile; Freo's last big question

This week, the team discusses Brisbane's poor defensive profile, looks at the Blues’ form under Josh Fraser, and weighs up the premiership standards report from the second half of the year. Plus, Fremantle at home vs. on the road ahead of a huge MCG clash, the Rising Star race and more! Join Matt Walsh, Jarryd Barca, and Champion Data's Christian Joly on the ESPN Footy Podcast. 00:00 Intro and Something You Noticed 11:55 Brisbane's bad defensive profile 21:00 The Blues under Josh Fraser 27:45 Fremantle at home vs. away 34:15 Premiership standards since Round 12 42:10 North, Hawks, Eagles 48:05 Rising Star a one horse race 54:00 Is the hype justified or is it hyperbole? (AA chat about wingers) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jul 27

AFL: The crazy stats behind Nas' day out; Ty Gallop's 'stupid' act

On the ESPN Footy Podcast, the team looks at Nasiah Wanganeen-Milera’s massive day out and recosider his standing in the game. Plus, how the Cats are attacking without Jeremy Cameron, North's glaring issue, the race for the top 6, and Ty Gallop’s brain fade, recruit of the year, and more. Join Matt Walsh, Jake Michaels, and Champion Data's Christian Joly on the ESPN Footy Podcast. 00:00 Intro and Something You Noticed 05:10 Dan McStay's 'pick six'! 06:55 The stats behind Nas' miassive day out 19:42 Are the Cats attacking better without Jeremy Cameron? 24:30 North's forward half issue 29:43 The top 10 has fallen flat, but the top 6 is interesting 38:00 Ty Gallop's 'stupid' act 43:10 Is the hype justified or is it hyperbole? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jul 22

Red Time: What it'll take to lure players to Tasmania

This week on Red Time, JB and Coxy unpack the biggest challenge facing the Tasmania Devils after Ken Hinkley's appointment as inaugural coach, debating what it will really take to convince AFL players to make the move south. The boys also discuss Scott Pendlebury's future beyond Collingwood, why it's too early to draw conclusions from the ladder with five rounds still to play, and whether the AFL should bring in two goal umpires at either end instead of relying on technology. Plus, we finally have an official award for defenders! 00:00 - Intro 00:14 - Coxy's 150th 05:14 - Start, Bench, or Drop? 05:20 - Tassie is a hard sell 12:35 - Will Pendles finish his career elsewhere? 15:39 - Two goal umps at each end? 18:55 - New defensive award! 22:14 - Western Derby lookahead 25:14 - Hot Stat Checklist, Powered by StatMate 29:36 - Don't Be Surprised If... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jul 20

AFL: Adem Yze's unwanted stat record -- does he need more pressure?

This week on the podcast, the team looks at Collingwood’s run of five straight wins and another withering 15-minute Fremantle burst. Plus, the Dons get some nourishment, the Tigers find themselves back on the bottom of the ladder, and Ben Keays' case of déjà vu! Join Matt Walsh, Jake Michaels, and Champion Data's Christian Joly on the ESPN Footy Podcast. 00:00 Intro and Something You Noticed 07:45 Collingwood's rapid kick-ins 13:23 Richmond - Yze under pressure, or is there an excuse? 20:45 Essendon have nailed their 2025 draft 29:55 Freo's withering 15-min bursts of dominance 37:45 National Championships - who impressed? 41:10 Ken Hinkley to Tassie, a good fit? 45:55 Day Grand Final again? 47:05 Are the Swans pretenders? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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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 on the ESPN Footy Podcast.