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The ESPN Footy Podcast
Hosted by ESPN AU/NZ · EN
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 : Peaking too early is a footy myth; Carlton’s strange problem
2w ago00:37:52Tap 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'
2w ago00:59:00Tap 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
Transcribe →Red Time: Why footy needs more honesty like Scott’s Merrett bombshell
3w ago00:41:52Tap to summarizeThis week on Red Time, JB and Coxy praise Brad Scott’s openness about wanting to let Zach Merrett leave the Bombers in the offseason, and pay tribute to Neale Daniher. They also discuss the ‘weak’ look of staging, the advantage rule, and whether it’s time to stop celebrating acts of courage in the wake of the AFL’s concussion crackdown. 0:00 Intro 1:45 Freo on a roll 4:40 Coxy’s Neale Daniher memories 8:40 Start, Bench, Drop 8:50 Brad Scott’s honesty 13:00 Staging is a ‘weak’ look 17:00 Courage in footy 24:00 More mature-age talent, please 29:00 The Advantage rule 33:00 Hot Stat Checklist, powered by StatMate 37:00 Don’t Be Surprised If… Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Transcribe →AFL: Pendlebury's worst game ... ever?! Plus, the Giants' crazy third quarter
3w ago00:50:45Tap to summarizeThis week, the team looks at the Giants' third quarter blitz, what the Blues have changes under Josh Fraser, and delve into who the game's most impactful players are. Plus, was Pendles' milestone game his worst game, ever?! Join Matt Walsh, Jake Michaels, and Champion Data's Christian Joly on the ESPN Footy Podcast. 00:00 Intro and Something You Noticed (including Pendles!) 11:00 The Giants' crazy third quarter 16:05 The most 'impactful' players in the AFL 25:40 The injury ladder - Tigers have been stiff! 33:50 Blues under Josh Fraser - what has changed? 39:35 Quick queries with Christian! 45:00 Is the hype justified or is it hyperbole? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Transcribe →Red Time : ‘I’d love it’: Why coach-player interactions are fair game
4w ago00:36:12Tap to summarizeThis week on Red Time, JB and Coxy ask if Craig McRae went too far with his boundary line interaction with Brodie Grundy, and if it’s fair the Hawks have been forced out of Tassie. Plus, should the AFL have a ‘clutch player of the year’ award like the NBA? Nick Daicos has a ridiculous record against the Eagles, and plenty more! 00:00:00 - Introduction 00:05:19 - Coxy x Boogie 00:06:40 - Who's the one player you'd trust to kick for your life? 00:08:13 - SEGMENT 1 Start, Bench or Drop 00:08:17 - Coaches talking to opposition players from the bench 00:11:58 - The Hawks leaving Tassie is a massive win for the clubs that visit most 00:15:57 - The AFL should have a clutch player award 00:18:00 - Essendon fans have run out of patience. 00:20:58 - It’s time to take Melbourne seriously again 00:22:54 - The Suns should reconsider taking games to Darwin 00:24:56 - SEGMENT 2 - Hot Stat Checklist 00:30:30 - SEGMENT 3 - Don't Be Surprised if... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Transcribe →AFL: Have the Demons (unknowingly) cracked the 'rebuild' code?
May 1801:00:55Tap to summarizeThis week, the team discusses Melbourne's almost 'accidental' rebuild and how it could work for other teams. Plus, a look at the Bulldogs and North's lean run of form, an update on St Kilda's improvement, and a bit of Pendles chat as well! Join Matt Walsh, Jake Michaels, and Champion Data's Christian Joly on the ESPN Footy Podcast. 00:00 Intro and Something You Noticed 09:30 Demons, why haven't they been worked out? 13:30 Have they cracked the rebuild code 23:10 North Melbourne - underwhelming? 30:00 Western Bulldogs - how bad it's become 36:50 Saints - have they improved yet?! 42:55 Our favourite footy journeyman 45:35 Pendles chat (and his wine?!) 51:10 Is the hype justified or is it hyperbole? 58:10 Hirdy choked on some meat! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Transcribe →'It p----s me off!': Cox lashes Pendlebury criticism | Red Time
May 1300:37:21Tap to summarizeThis week on Red Time, JB and Coxy weigh in on the news at Carlton and ask if coaches wear too much of the blame in modern footy. They also discuss online abuse directed at Josh Rachele, the criticism of Scott Pendlebury’s celebration, the rare -- and limited -- MCG opportunities given to interstate contenders, and what the Giants do better than anyone! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Transcribe →AFL BONUS: Michael Voss out at Carlton -- where to for the Blues?
May 1200:25:22Tap to summarizeIn a special emergency podcast, Matt Walsh and Jake Michaels discuss the news that Michael Voss has stepped down as Blues coach just nine games into the 2026. So, where do the Blues go from here, is the list good enough, what cultural impacts does this have, and who are the candidates? 00:00 Intro and reaction to the news 04:20 Why Voss didn't work 08:52 Where the list is at 13:30 Who are the coaches available? 19:55 What we want to see from Carlton in the next month Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Transcribe →AFL: The most accurate players from set shots; Geelong's MCG 'Plan B'
May 1100:48:52Tap to summarizeThis week, the team looks at 'Wharfie Time', Geelong's fascinating venue-dependent 'Plan B', and Port's close losses. Plus, the best (and worst) set shots in the AFL, Josh Rachele's celebration, Conor McKenna's Irish 'solo', 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 09:40 'Wharfie Time' - is it real? 13:40 Geelong's handball metres gained game 23:50 Port's close losses - keep an eye on a record! 28:32 Set shot kings - drop punts and snaps 41:55 Is the hyper justified or is it hyperbole? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Transcribe →Red Time: Why non-Victorian teams are disadvantaged in the AFL
May 600:34:45Tap to summarizeThis week on Red Time, JB and Coxy debate whether non-Victorian AFL teams are truly disadvantaged, and chime in on the draws vs. extra time discussion. Plus, they delve into the dwindling Indigenous numbers across the competition, what the Giants should change their name to, and plenty more! 00:00:00 Introduction SEGMENT 1 - START, BENCH, DROP 00:03:27 - Non Victorian clubs are disadvantaged 00:06:57 - Extra time during the regular season 00:10:06 - Rebranding the GWS Giants 00:17:40 - The reaction to ‘Whiteboardgate’00:19:40 - Bronx cheers from fans 00:22:25 - Victoria not being involved in State of Origin 00:24:23 - Extra list spots dedicated for Indigenous players SEGMENT 2 - HOT STAT CHECKLIST 00:27:20 - HOT STAT CHECKLIST: Powered by StatMate SEGMENT 3 - DON'T BE SURPRISED IF 00:30:33 - Don't be surprised if.... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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