Podcast
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.
33episodes
Episodes
Newest firstAll episodes
‘I’d love it’: Why coach-player interactions are fair game | Red Time
1w 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?
1w ago01:00:55Tap 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
2w ago00:37:21Tap 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?
2w ago00:25:22Tap 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'
2w ago00:48:52Tap 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
3w ago00:34:45Tap 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
Transcribe →DRAFT: Rule changes explained, plus the names to know with Jasper Chellappah
3w ago00:25:11Tap to summarizeESPN's draft expert Jasper Chellappah joins the team to discuss all the changes to the draft bidding system. Plus, a look at some of the names to know as the junior season kicks into full gear, and a look ahead to the midseason draft. Join Matt Walsh, Jake Michaels, and Jasper Chellappah on the ESPN Footy Podcast. 00:00 Intro and welcome 02:10 Changes to the draft 08:50 Cody Walker run down 10:00 Dougie Cochrane, what to know 12:00 Other key names to know 19:15 Draft depth and top end talent explanation 21:10 Midseason draft FAQs Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Transcribe →AFL: 'The worst umpiring decision of the year'; the most improved player
3w ago00:53:12Tap to summarizeThis week, we look at the teams who score (and give up) the most 'red time' goals. Plus, The Pies' inside 50s problem, the most improved player in 2026, the Blues, 'Whiteboardgate', 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 09:28 'Red time' goals - who leaks the most? 13:08 Collingwood's inside 50 efficiency 19:53 How would 'extra time' instead of draws affect Champion Data? 20:52 Most improved players in the AFL 28:20 Carlton, where are they at? 35:50 Current coaches' records in close games 41:40 Is the hype justified or is it hyperbole? 47:30 Top rated players for every position Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Transcribe →Red Time: The Ainsworth-Cox exchange; is Pendles’ golden guernsey too much?
4w ago00:33:01Tap to summarizeThis week on Red Time, JB and Coxy chime in on the technology in sport discussion after Round 7 controversies, bemoan the stand rule AGAIN, and ask if its right for Collingwood to manufacture when Scott Pendlebury’s record-breaking game should be, rather than letting it happen naturally. Plus, is Pendles’ golden guernsey too much? Three rucks could be in the AA team, and plenty more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Transcribe →AFL: 'The ultimate solution has become a major problem'; how to stop the Swans
Apr 2701:02:31Tap to summarizeThis week, the team looks at the ARC's inconsistencies and discuss if it's overreaching. Plus, how to stop Sydney's blitz, Jake updates his definitive 'superstar list', why Champion Data doesn't go retrospectively call stats from the past, some Scott Pendlebury love. Join Matt Walsh, Jake Michaels, and Champion Data's Christian Joly on the ESPN Footy Podcast. 00:00 Intro and something you noticed 13:40 The ARC - overreaching? 23:10 Swans and Suns, tale of two handball-heavy teams 35:20 Scott Pendlebury stats 42:38 Superstar list update 50:22 Why doesn't Champion Data back call the 80s and 90s? 55:07 Is the hype justified or is it hyperbole? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Transcribe →