The ESPN Footy Podcast

Apr 09 2025 297 ep. 46 mins 129

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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: Mason Cox joins the show!

Apr 09 2025 31 mins

Red Time is back for season 2025! On this week’s episode, Mason Cox and Jarryd Barca unpack the rise of Sam Darcy and how defenders can stop him, and debate which rules in the AFL need tweaking. Plus, we chat Bronx cheers, jumper clashes, and which side released the best Gather Round guernsey? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

AFL: 'The players can't win!' Plus, teams nailing 'premiership metrics'

Apr 06 2025 57 mins

This week on the podcast, Christian delves deeper into the premiership metrics now that most teams have a month of footy under their belt, while he also reveals more about the '45 kick' and speed of ball movement. Plus, coaches in the hot seat, and player gamesmanship. Join Matt Walsh, Jake Michaels, and Champion Data's Christian Joly on the ESPN Footy Podcast. Learn more about y

AFL: 'If he's your third best midfielder, you have the best midfield in the league'

Mar 30 2025 46 mins

This week, the team discusses Rhyan Mansell's ban, analyses Gold Coast's hot start and if it's sustainable, and looks at the Saints' turnaround offensively. Plus, wind-affected games, the 'second half Blues', and more. 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

AFL: 'Disgraceful' Dons lacking defensively; clubs who use 'the 45 kick'

Mar 23 2025 50 mins

This week, the team analyses the underwhelming starts of Fremantle and Essendon, looks at some xScores stats and which teams use 'the 45 kick' the most, plus some other interesting nuggets on a number of teams. Join Matt Walsh, Rohan Connolly, and Champion Data's Christian Joly on the ESPN Footy Podcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

AFL: 'There's no deficiency'; Jackson Archer deserves his ban

Mar 16 2025 47 mins

This week, the team looks at the strong performances of a number of debutants, unpacks Carlton's shock loss to Richmond, identifies the Hawks' changing game style, plus heaps more including the latest tribunal drama. Join Matt Walsh, Jarryd Barca, and Champion Data's Christian Joly on the ESPN Footy Podcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

AFL: 'The back six is what will carry them to a premiership'; concerns over Pies mids?

Mar 09 2025 42 mins

This week, the team analyses the two Opening Round matches, and look at where each team stands after the weekend. Plus, is Nick Daicos as fit as he could be, and what mistakes did Dean Cox make in his coaching debut? And the return of 'who is it a bit week for?'" Join Matt Walsh, Jake Michaels, and Champion Data's Christian Joly on the ESPN Footy Podcast. Learn more about your ad c

AFL: 'It's a big year for...'; what's new at Champion Data

Mar 02 2025 64 mins

The ESPN Footy Podcast BACK! This week, the team talks through new stats Champion Data will track this year, Jake reveals his top 10 players in the league, we give our season predictions, and we ask 'who is it a big year for?' Plus, 'Is the hype justified or is it hyperbole?' returns. Join Matt Walsh, Jake Michaels, and Champion Data's Christian Joly on the ESPN Footy Podcast Learn

AFL: ESPN's 25 best players of the last 25 years (Part 2)

Dec 17 2024 92 mins

ESPN's Jake Michaels and Rohan Connolly, along with Champion Data's Christian Joly count down the 25 best players to have pulled on the boots in the last 25 years. With so many superstars having graced the footy field over the past quarter of a century, it's no mean feat! This is Part 2 of a two-part series. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

AFL: ESPN's 25 best players of the last 25 years (Part 1)

Dec 16 2024 84 mins

ESPN's Jake Michaels and Rohan Connolly, along with Champion Data's Christian Joly count down the 25 best players to have pulled on the boots in the last 25 years. With so many superstars having graced the footy field over the past quarter of a century, it's no mean feat! This is Part 1 of a two-part series. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

AFLW: All things W Awards and Grand Final

Nov 27 2024 16 mins

This week Isadora McLeay and Elsa Brown dissect the W Award winners and make their 2024 Grand Final predictions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices