This week on Red Time, JB and Mason preview the 2026 Grand Final as Freo prepare to take on Brisbane for a shot at the club’s first premiership. Coxy also discusses his unique Grand Final experience, Freo’s finals form, Brisbane’s attacking firepower, and what it takes to handle the biggest game of the season. Plus, the boys debate in-game activations with the AFL preventing ‘Wharfie Time’ from being used, the pre-finals bye, Taylor Walker’s perfect retirement move, and more.

This week the team talks Friday night's amazing comeback and Hayden Young's clutch effort for the Dockers. Plus, the Jarman Impey decision, Lachie Neale's ban, James Sicily's conduct, AND we preview the Grand Final!

This week on Red Time, JB and Coxy dive into the biggest talking points, including whether prelims are actually harder to win than Grand Finals, the AFL’s potential plans to shorten matches, and what Zak Butters’ arrival means for the Bulldogs. Plus, the boys debate Pat Voss’ set-shot time management, the timing of last week’s Wharfie Time activation, and look ahead to this week’s huge finals clashes with the Hot Stat Checklist.

On the ESPN Footy Podcast, the team breaks down Fremantle and Brisbane's wins and grade the seasons of Adelaide and Geelong. Plus Champion Data's preliminary final previews, Chris Scott punching the 'wall', Zak Butters, a day Grand Final and a LOT more!

This week on Red Time, JB and Coxy unpack a huge week in footy, including why the NFL at the MCG is set to be a raging success and what the AFL can do to help the spectacle. Plus, should players who fake head knocks be forced to undergo a mandatory HIA? Why are coaches always the easiest scapegoat? Should finals count towards MOTY and GOTY? And a look-ahead to this week’s contests. 

This week, the team breaks down the weekend’s four finals and see what went right -- or wrong -- for every team. Plus, MASSIVE semifinal previews, the GOTY debate, Taylor Walker vs. Tom Morris, the SCG crowd, and more!

This week on Red Time, JB and Coxy debate whether Scott Pendlebury’s No. 10 should be retired by Collingwood, and what impact he’ll have at the Suns. Plus, is Matthew Nicks is being judged too harshly? The Tassie delay that could deter top-line talent from joining the club, and a look-ahead to this week’s big finals.

This week on Red Time, JB and Coxy discuss what Collingwood will be missing without Scott Pendlebury in the finals. The boys also debate whether new coaches at rebuilding clubs are set up to fail, the ethics of doorstopping players after a delisting, and Max Gawn's record ninth All-Australian selection. Plus, a preview with numbers of this week’s blockbuster matches.  

This week, the team previews the wildcards, and grades every non-finalist's season. Plus, ‘Contract Stringer’, Logan Morris, Mark and Goal of the Year, LOTS of stuff we noticed, and more!

This week on Red Time, JB and Coxy discuss the criticism pointed at Mason’s post-goal celebrations against the Crows and his run-in with former teammate Mark Keane. They also weigh on the importance of upholding team standards when out in public, particularly this late in a season, in the wake of the Sydney Swans saga. Also on the agenda: the term ‘minor premiership’, wildcard round should NOT be considered finals, some praise for Isaiah Dudley’s craftiness, and plenty more!

This week. the team disucsses the wild week that was, with two draws in two days stealing the headlines. Plus, the Pies' on-the-go list regeneration, why the Bulldogs are in flood mode, Freo's underrated strength, and why Brisbane's runway gives them a chance...

This week on Red Time, JB and Coxy discuss whether Carlton's remarkable turnaround under Josh Fraser could already be changing the way out-of-contract players view the Blues, despite the club yet to appoint its next senior coach. The boys also debate whether Taylor Walker is the greatest Crow of all time, make the case for Fremantle assistant Jaymie Graham as a senior coaching candidate, discuss whether pre-game ceremonies are becoming a concern for players, and unpack Matt Rowell's fascinating barefoot pre-game ritual! 

This week the team looks at the Demons' win over Fremantle, and judges whether Melbourne is not just a finals threat, but a premiership threat. Plus, North finally got reward for effort, the Hawks' midfield has some issues, Matt Rowell and Izak Rankine play wet weather footy, and a lot more!

This week on Red Time, JB and Coxy react to the AFL's warning to clubs about resting players in the final round of the season. The boys also discuss the controversy around players meeting with rival clubs during the season after Lachie Neale's reported visit to Collingwood, whether footy should return to New Zealand and other international markets, and why representative football deserves a bigger place on the calendar. Plus, why it’s crucial for the Dockers to win this week, and plenty more!

This week, the team discusses Brisbane's poor defensive profile, looks at the Blues’ form under Josh Fraser, and weighs up the premiership standards report from the second half of the year. Plus, Fremantle at home vs. on the road ahead of a huge MCG clash, the Rising Star race and more!

The team looks at Nasiah’s massive day out and 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.

This 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! 

This 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!

This 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.

This 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?

This week, 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?

This 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.