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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, 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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Red Time: Trust, tension, and the run to finals
1w ago00:33:19Tap to summarizeThis week on Red time, JB and Coxy discuss Chris Scott's candid comments on Tyson Stengle and the delicate balance between supporting players and maintaining accountability, before unpacking why trust is everything inside a football club. The boys also debate on-field tensions between teammates, the AFL's willingness to listen to player feedback on this year's rule changes, why effort and attitude often trump tactics and skill, and how much double-up fixtures can shape a season. Plus, they ask whether Fremantle's 14-1 start is a blessing or a curse, and reveal which teams they think are best placed to challenge for the flag. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Transcribe →AFL: Daicos on track to be 'the best ever'? Plus footy's best 'pick 6' players
2w ago01:05:54Tap to summarizeThis week, the team looks at Nick Daicos' standing in the game, more fixturing woes, how Brisbane is timing its run, and Freo's enviable position. Plus, Gold Coast's dramatic drop off, the AFL's best 'pick 6' players, 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 11:10 Jake unloads on Nick Daicos' critics 23:55 Lions perfectly placed (again)? 32:20 Fremantle have to make the GF 37:45 Suns have been more disappointing than Essendon 46:05 The AFL's best 'pick 6' players 53:40 Is the hype justified or is it hyperbole? 57:20 Port have shown us how to beat the Crows Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Transcribe →Red Time: Are AFL players allowed to be honest anymore?
2w ago00:33:01Tap to summarizeThis week on Red Time, JB and Coxy debate whether the AFL is going too far in penalising players and officials for publicly commentary. The boys also discuss the alternative fixture models presented at the CEO's summit, whether the Blues can ignore Josh Fraser after their stunning turnaround, and if Collingwood's list profile is being unfairly scrutinised. Plus, they chat Fremantle's remarkable injury run, the weekly battle for spots at the Dockers, and plenty more. 00:00 – Intro 1:53 – Start, Bench, or Drop? Public criticism crackdown 6:56 – AFL fixture alternatives 12:20 – The Blues can’t ignore Fraser 15:48 – Pies unfairly scrutinised? 20:05 – Freo’s remarkable injury list 23:10 – Hot Stat Checklist, powered by StatMate 26:37 – Don’t Be Surprised If… Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Transcribe →AFL: Blues 'very likely' to make a wildcard? Plus, the Crows are back!
3w ago00:59:21Tap to summarizeThis week, the team chats the Blues’ resurgence and if they’re wildcard contenders. Plus the Crows are also back in form, the league’s most improved players, the forwards who take the hardest set shots at goal, 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 17:05 Carlton's resurgence under Josh Fraser 28:45 Adelaide's defence is back! 36:30 Most improves players this year 42:49 Players who take the hardest set shots 47:48 Is the hype justified or is it hyperbole? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Transcribe →Red Time: Why Fremantle spends $500k on charter flights
3w ago00:41:04Tap to summarizeThis week on Red Time, JB and Coxy discuss Fremantle's use of charter flights, unpack the Tribunal's decision to uphold Paul Curtis' three-match ban, and praise Jy Simpkin for publicly backing his teammate. They also debate AFL rule clarifications, discuss reports of tension at the Suns and why a bit of friction inside a football club isn't always a bad thing, and they tackle trade secrecy and whether the AFL is ready for players to declare their intentions earlier in the season. INTRO 0:00 COXY’S NEW CLUBS 0:56 FREO’S CHARTER FLIGHTS 1:57 SHOULD AFL COPY NRL? 7:52 STOP CLARIFYING RULES! 11:46 SIMPKIN DEFENDS HIS TEAMMATE 18:35 WHAT’S HAPPENING IN GOLD COAST? 24:05 AFL FIXTURING BLUNDER 26:15 HOT STAT CHECKLIST 30:00 DON’T BE SURPRISED IF… 34:35 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Transcribe →AFL: AFL should've avoided clash with Socceroos; does Dimma have a point?
4w ago00:54:53Tap to summarizeThis week, the team looks at the free kick ladder but delves deeper into the 'noise of affirmation', debates whether you'd rather have North Melbourne's list or West Coast's list, and discusses the Australian Football Hall of Fame. Plus, should the AFL avoided a clash with the Socceroos? Join Matt Walsh, Jake Michaels, and Champion Data's Christian Joly on the ESPN Footy Podcast. 00:00 Intro and Something You Noticed 04:10 Should the AFL have clashed with the Socceroos? 10:00 Does Dimma have a point about umpiring? 20:25 Players who 'wax' the most 29:30 North or West Coast - which list would you prefer? 38:14 Which modern players will be a HOF Legend? 45:45 Is the hype justified or is it hyperbole? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Transcribe →Red Time: Why the AFL won’t shorten games; the Frampton verdict
4w ago00:37:21Tap to summarizeThis week on Red Time, JB and Coxy discuss the AFL's long-term fixture plans as Tasmania edges closer to entering the competition, including whether the league should consider more games, fewer games, or even shorter matches. The boys also unpack the Tribunal's decision to clear Billy Frampton, debate the AFL's growing crackdown on careless umpire contact, revisit wildcard weekend as the race for finals heats up, and ask whether Harry McKay's clever time-wasting tactic was smart footy or a loophole that needs fixing. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Transcribe →AFL: Did Kozzy deserve the trophy? Close the McKay set shot loophole?
Jun 900:55:56Tap to summarizeThis week, the team looks at Freo's record and how being four games inside the top two helps them down the track. Plus, some wild stats from a week of close margins, Harry McKay's shot clock, Kozzy's trophy, and a whole lot more! Join Matt Walsh, Jake Michaels, and Champion Data's on the ESPN Footy Podcast. 00:00 Intro and Something You Noticed 08:36 Close game stats 16:10 One-point win records 18:50 Fremantle - peaking too early? 26:30 Is the top four set? 29:10 North's leaders, and selling home games 38:30 Should Kozzy have won the Neale Daniher Trophy? 41:10 Harry McKay's set shot 46:50 Getting under James Sicily's skin Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Transcribe →Red Time: Peaking too early is a footy myth; Carlton’s strange problem
Jun 300:37:52Tap to summarizeThis week on Red Time, JB and Coxy debate whether ‘peaking too early’ is real as Fremantle continues its dominant start to the season. The boys also discuss Carlton's unusual draft dilemma, why the AFL got spooked into changing the ARC score review process, and whether clubs should stop selling home games. Plus, should Essendon hire the best coach available, or the person best placed to galvanise a struggling club? 00:00:00 - Intro 00:01:17 - Josh Treacy didn’t get the memo 00:02:07 - Start, Bench, Drop: Winning is doing Carlton no favours right now 00:07:55 - The AFL got spooked into changing the ARC process 00:13:15 - There’s no such thing as ‘peaking too early’ 00:18:34 - The right coach isn't always the 'best' coach 00:23:32 - Four premiership points are worth more than a cash injection 00:27:25 - Hot Stat Checklist, powered by StatMate 00:31:30 - Don’t Be Surprised If… Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Transcribe →AFL: Ranking the premiership contenders, why Dons can't 'die wondering'
Jun 100:59:00Tap to summarizeThis week, the team looks at the form of the Swans and Dockers, rank the premiership contenders, and dive into goalless first halves. Plus, James Hird, the 'homebody Dees', and have the Saints improved? (An update!) Join Matt Walsh, Jake Michaels, and Champion Data's Christian Joly on the ESPN Footy Podcast. 00:00 Intro and Something You Noticed 18:06 The Swans and Dockers' dominance, Jake's tiers 31:35 The Suns and Dees' poor travelling records 39:40 Goalless first halves - some fun stats 44:45 An update on the Saints, can they keep Nas? 48:16 Is the hype justified or is it hyperbole? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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