The ESPN Footy Podcast

Oct 31 2024 283 ep. 45 mins 120

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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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AFLW: Izzy Huntington and Madi Brazendale join the Pod!

Oct 31 2024 33 mins

This week Isadora McLeay and Elsa Brown are joined by GWS Stars; Izzy Huntington and Madi Brazendale. In a very fun podcast, the group look at round 10 highlights and answer the big questions for Round 11. Important topics are covered from the dream start time for the season to what you would do with $50,000. It is a must listen to finish off the final AFLW regular season game. Lea

AFLW: Who's winning the Grand Final right now?

Oct 17 2024 19 mins

This week Isadora McLeay and Elsa Brown celebrate the ending to the condensed fixturing, discuss some impending question left in the season such as; will the Suns win a game? Who is winning the Grand Final right now? Plus, the best Round 8 games dissected. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

AFLW: We look back at the week that was

Oct 08 2024 14 mins

This week Isadora McLeay and Elsa Brown look back at Round 6, including standout performances, must-watch games and more, plus look forward to Round 7. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

AFLW: Ellie Blackburn joins the Pod! Plus, what's up with the Suns?

Oct 01 2024 28 mins

This week Isadora McLeay and Elsa Brown are joined by their first special guest in Ellie Blackburn. They discuss why the Suns have gone backwards, and ask if the AFLW should do a Melbourne Gather Round during the Men's Grand Final week. Ellie also takes us through her premiership fancy and how the Bulldogs have turned it around. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoice

AFLGF: How the Lions dominated 'dire' Swans; Auskick snubs!

Sep 28 2024 54 mins

The ESPN Footy Podcast team looks at how Brisbane controlled the Grand Final to smash the Swans, discuss Sydney's capitulation, and give praise to the Lion Cubs for an outstanding decider. Join Matt Walsh, Jake Michaels, and Champion Data's Christian Joly on the ESPN Footy Podcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

AFLW: Does the league need a floating fixture?

Sep 24 2024 17 mins

This week hosts Isadora McLeay and Elsa Brown look at the first week of a jampacked footy schedule, discuss some past games as well as put in their tips for the week. Plus some coaches got vocal this week as the team talk about whether it is time for the AFLW to think about a floating fixture off the back of Craig Starcevich's comments. Join Isadora McLeay and Elsa Brown on the ESP

AFL: HUGE Grand Final preview - how the Swans and Lions can win

Sep 23 2024 66 mins

This week, the team wraps up an historic Brownlow count, dissect the prelims and rate Geelong and Port Adelaide's seasons, and jump into a massive Grand Final preview. Join Matt Walsh, Jake Michaels, and Champion Data's Christian Joly on the ESPN Footy Podcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

ESPN’s huge Brownlow special: Top 10, team-by-team, best bets

Sep 18 2024 45 mins

In a special edition of the pod, Jake Michaels takes us through his Brownlow Medal predictor ahead of what is going to be an epic count, while he also breaks down team-by-team votes, explains what 'Brownlow Standards' are, and provides some surprises we might see on the night. Join Jarryd Barca and Jake Michaels on the ESPN Footy Podcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit po

AFLW: Is it time to increase list sizes with the prevalence of injuries?

Sep 17 2024 21 mins

This week Isadora McLeay and Elsa Brown look back at the round that was and ahead to the beginning of condensed fixturing in AFLW. The team also looks at the significant injuries to star players after just three rounds, discuss whether list sizes should be increased, and much more! Join Isadora McLeay and Elsa Brown on the ESPN Footy Podcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit

AFL: Split opinions on prelims; Hinkley-Hawks drama 'so overblown'

Sep 16 2024 65 mins

This week, the team discusses Ken Hinkley's $20,000 fine and the Hawthorn drama, break down the two semifinal thrillers, and look ahead to the prelims (with some surprise tips!). Join Matt Walsh, Jake Michaels, and Champion Data's Christian Joly on the ESPN Footy Podcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices