The ESPN Footy Podcast

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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'It p----s me off!': Cox lashes Pendlebury crit...
35 min
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AFL BONUS: Michael Voss out at Carlton -- where...
24 min
3
AFL: The most accurate players from set shots; ...
This 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!
47 min
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Red Time: Why non-Victorian teams are disadvant...
33 min
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DRAFT: Rule changes explained, plus the names t...
ESPN's draft expert Jasper Chellappah joins the team to disucss 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.
24 min
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AFL: 'The worst umpiring decision of the year';...
This 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!
51 min
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Red Time: The Ainsworth-Cox exchange; is Pendle...
This 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!
31 min
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AFL: 'The ultimate solution has become a major ...
This week, the team looks at the ARC, 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, and we show Scott Pendlebury some love.
60 min
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Red Time: Mid-season trade period debate; what’...
This week on Red Time, JB and Coxy discuss the pros and cons of a mid-season trade period and why a team like the Bulldogs would benefit right now. They also unpack one of the ‘biggest’ and most ‘dangerous’ problems in the sport today, discuss Ross Lyon’s press conferences, compare the Western Derby to a big Victorian rivalry clash, and much more!
33 min
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AFL: Fact-checking Ross Lyon; best milestone g...
This week, the team looks at the Premiership Standards report to see which teams are nailing the key stats. Plus, we dissect Ross Lyon's press conference, look at the best milestone games ever, and a heap more.
55 min
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Red Time: Butters vs. Foot; is the top six alre...
This week on Red Time, JB and Coxy unpack Zak Butters’ report for ‘abusive’ language towards an umpire, question whether the top end of the ladder is already set in stone, dive into Andrew McQualter’s comments about Harley Reid’s disciplinary issues, and bemoan Friday night double headers. Plus, the WILD stat out of Gather Round, Jack Higgins has changed his tune, and much more!
31 min
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Red Time: Coxy SLAMS Wildcard Round; is it time...
This week on Red Time, JB and Coxy discuss the idea of the AFL banning the high mark due to concussion fears, the potential for contact training limits, Chris Scott’s Wildcard Round criticism, and ponder whether the traditional ‘Big 4’ clubs no longer are. Plus, the state Gather Round should head to next, and more!
30 min
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AFL: No more ‘safe’ margins in footy; the faste...
This week, the team dives into what’s changed at Melbourne under Steven King and the staggering numbers behind their start to the season. Plus, the things you may have missed from a wild Easter Monday contest, why teams are coughing up big margins more than we’ve seen before, and was Clarko out of line?
55 min
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Red Time: The last four premiership teams have ...
This week on Red Time, JB and Coxy discuss Port Adelaide’s refusal to say ‘rebuild’, question whether the traditional rebuild is dead, and ask just how hard it really is to play four full quarters of footy. The boys also dive into player responsibility around head knocks and whether players are too ‘tough’ for their own good, and unpack the AFL’s score review process and how it can be fixed. Plus, the game’s best rivalry, what do they make of St Kilda’s Gather Round guernsey, and plenty more!
33 min
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AFL: Why Carlton suck after half time; West Coa...
This week, the team dives into Carlton's issues and try to pinpoint a root cause. Plus, they look at why the Eagles are competitive, why the Crows can't put up big scores, and identify the rucks and teams who get 'sharked' the most.
48 min
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Red Time: The ideal Grand Final start time; Foo...
This week on Red Time, JB and Coxy unpack where the taunting line is, the recent rise of player-fan interaction, and coaches calling out their players publicly. The boys also debate the ideal Grand Final start time, discuss footy’s most unbreakable record, and what Tassie’s stadium delay might mean for player acquisition. Plus, do they prefer countdown clocks, or count-up clocks?
35 min
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AFL: Worst yet to come for 'diabolical' Dons; t...
This week, the team looks at Essendon's awful start to the year, and heap praise on the young Eagles for their win over North. Plus, TDK's bad day out, the hamstring epidemic, and the Bulldogs keep ticking the boxes.
47 min
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Red Time: AFL's most 'pointless' rule; Pendles ...
This week on Red Time, JB and Coxy weigh in on Collingwood’s forward line struggles, question the AFL’s “useless” interchange cap, and explain why the Scott Pendlebury Tribunal call is “dangerous for the sport”. Plus, are North back? And why on earth are West Coast playing a game at 9:30am!?
33 min
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AFL: League needs to 'fall on its sword' and di...
This week, Christian looks at how footy is as quick as it's ever been, and we look at the 0-2 teams, Brisbane and St Kilda? Plus, Opening Round has to end, did the AFL overreach with 'fully ticketed' games, and is the Bulldogs' attacking diversity sustainable?
54 min
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Red Time: Are coaches more important than talen...
Red Time is back for 2026! JB and Coxy kick off the season by unpacking the former Pie’s offseason move to Freo and his first impressions of a side most expect to contend. The pair also debate the new ruck rules, Opening Round overreactions, players snapping around the body from easy set shots, 50-metre penalties being too harsh, and plenty more!
33 min
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AFL: We're worried about Geelong and Carlton; R...
This week, we dissect each of the Opening Round games, with a reason to be worried for a few teams. Plus, Nick vs. Nas unpacked, crazy stats for Christian Petracca and Ed Richards, and how teams are using the '23rd man'.
47 min
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AFL: Bold calls, 'bullish and bearish', and wha...
We're unveiling the new things Champion Data will be capturing in 2026, plus, our bold preseason calls, the teams we're 'bullish and bearish' on, and more!
68 min
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MASSIVE AFL Draft preview: Club-by-club guides,...
ESPN's draft expert Jasper Chellappah joins the team to take a look at the 2025 draft crop. We take a look at each club's draft hand, and preview all the big prospects ahead of the big day.
82 min
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AFL: Magnificent Lions building a dynasty; Cats...
Brisbane have gone back-to-back! We analyse how the Lions ran away with the 2025 Grand Final, discuss the Norm Smith Medal voting, look at what went wrong for Geelong, and give Lachie Neale some very big praise ... PLUS a whole lot more!
60 min
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Red Time: Debating the Brownlow Medal voting pr...
On this week’s episode, JB and Coxy go head-to-head on whether umpires should keep control of Brownlow Medal voting after a string of controversial results from Monday night. They also look back on Collingwood’s prelim loss, including Mason’s fiery run-in with Dayne Zorko that ended in a $5,000 fine for the Lions veteran. Plus, the boys dive into some key player stats ahead of the Grand Final, debate whether Jaidyn Stephenson deserves another AFL lifeline, and call out why this year’s mark and goal of the year were underwhelming.
27 min