The team looks at Essendon's horrific effort, and debates who the best coach in the AFL is. Plus, 'metres gained' records, losing streaks, and 'effective spoils'.

On this week’s episode, Mason Cox, who was on the field when Lachie Schultz was concussed, gives his take on the umpire audio revelations that have the AFL under pressure. We also ponder whether the AFL should have a draft lottery after the wild results in the NBA, and ask if goal umpires should be allowed to pay free kicks. Plus, we rank our favourite Indigenous guernseys, and look ahead to a big round of footy.

This week, the team unpacks a wild weekend of footy and looks at how close Nick Blakey came to breaking a unique record. Plus, Christian breaks down exactly what makes up a team's pressure rating and which players apply it the most. And is the Showdown now the best rivalry in the AFL? It's hard to argue against it.

The team exposes Fremantle's 'Jekyll and Hyde' form after a preseason filled with expectation. Plus, the Bulldogs are hitting premiership metrics, some exclusive '45 kick' numbers, and is Jack Crisp's record unbreakable?

On this week’s episode, Mason Cox and Jarryd Barca unpack the fallout from Paul Curtis’ three-match suspension, and ask whether the AFL should steal a page out of the NFL’s playbook and ‘glam up’ the draft. Plus, Mason takes us inside the habits and secrets that keep Steele Sidebottom and Scott Pendlebury defying age, and we have some bold takes in Don’t Be Surprised If…

the team looks at the players who have improved the most in 2025, and those who have slid down the rankings. Plus, more bellwether stats, the 'zero disposal' club, and are the Blues actually back?

On this week’s episode, Mason Cox and Jarryd Barca dive into the public debate around Anzac guernseys -- are they a respectful gesture or becoming ‘too’ commercial? They also share their favourite designs revealed by clubs this year. Plus, they ask the question: should the AFL introduce its own 'play-in' system similar to those used in other sports around the world? And unpack the growing issue of social media trolls in footy -- how it affects players, and what can be done about it.

Christian looks at 'bellwether' stats in footy ahead of the election. Plus, success stories of moving from midfield to half back, the fastest goals on record, and more!

On this week's episode, Mason Cox and Jarryd Barca reveal their totally unqualified AFL venue rankings (sorry, ENGIE Stadium), unpack the Dees' struggles and how it could mirror Collingwood's 2021 season, and ask the question: are Gold Coast legit? Plus, they imagine the chaos of a Suns-Giants Grand Final, and each pick the team with the most to prove in Round 6.

This week, we delve into the AFL's best kicks by looking into retention rates, plus look at where the Crows need to improve, and what's gone wrong for the Demons.

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?

This week, the team looks at the premiership metrics, plus more on the '45 kick' and speed of ball movement. Also, coaches in the hot seat...

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 heaps more

This week, the team analyses the underwhelming starts of Fremantle and Essendon, plus looks at xScores and 'the 45 kick'.

This week, the team looks at the strong performances of a number of debutants, unpacks Carlton's shock loss to Richmond, identify the Hawks' changing game style, plus heaps more.

This week, the team analyses the two Opening Round matches, and look at where each team stands after the weekend. Plus, some rare footy-cricket crossover material, and

The ESPN Footy Podcast returns, and the team talks through new stats Champion Data will track this year, Jake reveals his top 10 players in the league, and we ask 'who is it a big year for?'

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 footy boots in the last 25 years. (Part 2)

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 footy boots in the last 25 years. (Part 1)

AFLW: This week Isadora McLeay and Eleanor Brown talk about Prelim week, a new start date to the fixture, plus more.

The team is back to talk all things 2024 AFL Draft, with ESPN expert Jasper Chellappah joining Matt Walsh and Jake Michaels to run through every club's picks and who they should be looking to select.

This week Isadora McLeay and Elsa Brown talk about the first week of finals and whether some teams are contenders or pretenders.

AFLW Finals have arrived and Isadora McLeay and Elsa Brown are here to preview the games!

AFLW: This week Isadora McLeay and Elsa Brown are joined by GWS Stars; Izzy Huntington and Madi Brazendale