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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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AFL: The crazy stats behind Nas' day out; Ty Gallop's 'stupid' act
1w ago00:55:40Tap to summarizeOn 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
Transcribe →Red Time: The pitch Tasmania needs to make to AFL stars
2w ago00:38:03Tap to summarizeThis 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
Transcribe →AFL: Adem Yze's unwanted stat record -- does he need more pressure?
2w ago00:55:05Tap to summarizeThis 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
Transcribe →Red Time: Mason Cox reflects on the road to 150
3w ago00:37:10Tap to summarizeThis week on Red Time, JB and Coxy reflect on the incredible journey to a 150-game AFL milestone, before diving into whether players actually pay attention to their coach's press conferences in the wake of Damien Hardwick's eyebrow-raising comments. The boys also unpack the latest dangerous tackle debates, ask why no lead feels safe in modern footy, debate whether struggling clubs deserve AFL assistance packages, and discuss if it's finally time to scrap ruck nominations. 00:00 Intro 00:37 BBQ controversy 03:00 The road to 150 AFL games 09:40 Do players watch their coach's press conferences? 14:47 What's a dangerous tackle? 19:16 No lead is safe in modern footy 23:19 Should the AFL help struggling clubs? 26:00 Time to scrap ruck nominations? 29:51 Hot Stat Checklist, powered by StatMate 33:44 Don't Be Surprised If... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Transcribe →AFL: Dons can't get draft help; 'that's shit, Dimma!'
3w ago01:01:27Tap to summarizeThis week, the team looks at Thursday night’s remarkable turnaround by Fremantle, and discusses the Dons after another dismal showing. Plus, the race for the wildcard, Damien Hardwick’s press conference, and why Champion Data doesn't track wet weather. Join Matt Walsh, Jake Michaels, and Champion Data's Christian Joly on the ESPN Footy Podcast. 00:00 Intro and Something You Noticed 11:15 Fremantle's insane response 16:41 Does Essendon need an assistant package? 25:03 The wildcard race - who is best placed? 31:27 Why Champion Data doesn't track weather 42: 30 The Suns' decline and Dimma's presser 51:25 Is the hype justified or is it hyperbole? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Transcribe →Red Time: Mason Cox's bold rushed behind rule change idea!
4w ago00:35:04Tap to summarizeThis week on Red Time, JB and Coxy discuss whether AFL players need to be more careful about what they say on podcasts following Brayden Maynard's comments after his umpire contact fine. The boys also debate whether the deliberate rushed behind rule has run its course, react to reports linking Gold Coast with a move for Nick Daicos, unpack the myths around one-week hamstring injuries, and ask whether co-coaches could ever work in the AFL? INTRO 00:00 - 03:11 DO FINES DETER PLAYERS? 03:11 - 09:55 RUSHED BEHIND RULE 09:55 - 15:00 WOULD CO-COACHES WORK? 15:00 - 19:10 THE MOST DISAPPOINTING IS... 19:10 - 21:46 DAICOS TO SUNS?! 21:46 - 25:00 ONE-WEEK HAMMIE MYTHS 25:00 - 28:15 DON’T BE SURPRISED IF... 28:15 - 33:19 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Transcribe →AFL: The weirdest weekend of footy ever?! Plus we found a Champion Data error
4w ago01:02:00Tap to summarizeThis week on the podcast, the team looks at some of the bizarre results and stats that came out of Round 17. Plus, the longest goal in Champion Data history might be a mistake, do the Cats need to make a tough call on Jeremy Cameron, and there were HOW MANY free kicks on Sunday? Join Matt Walsh, Jake Michaels, and Champion Data's Christian Joly on the ESPN Footy Podcast. 00:00 Intro and Something You Noticed 12:25 Weird weeked - Cats vs. Lions 17:45 Do the Cats need to drop Jeremy Cameron? 24:35 Weird weekend - Hawks vs. Dees 31:55 Weird weekend - Tigers vs. Blues 37:55 Weird weekend - Power vs. Kangaroos 45:00 Maynard and Miller should have been suspended 50:40 Is the hype justified or is it hyperbole? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Transcribe →Red Time: Trust, tension, and the run to finals
Jun 3000:33:19Tap 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
Jun 2901:05:54Tap 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?
Jun 2400:33:01Tap 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
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