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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Draft Special: New No. 1 emerges in expert rank...
In a special episode of the podcast, ESPN's draft expert Jasper Chellappah joins Jake and Jarryd to unwrap his July power rankings of the top prospects from around the country... and a new No. 1 has emerged in what is shaping as one of the most open drafts in years. The team also chats potential changes to NGA bidding, analyse the handy draft positions of some clubs, and much more!
32 min
77
AFL: Each contender's biggest flaw; MRO no long...
This week, we consider each contender's biggest flaw as the run home heats up. Plus, the players who love playing at home but not on the road, and why the MRO is no longer fit for purpose.
59 min
78
Red Time: Brownlow 'fairness' debate; Simon Goo...
On Red Time this week, Jake Michaels and Jarryd Barca debate whether the AFL should remove the 'fairness' element in Brownlow Medal voting, and unwrap Isaac Heeney's appeal and West Coast's decision to part ways with Adam Simpson. Plus, they discuss the Cats without Hawkins, and ask whether the Pies can get themselves back into contention.
27 min
79
AFL: Weird Champion Data stats; Dons' % - does ...
This week, the team discusses 'Northball', looks at the race for the top four (and eight), and delves into some quirky and hard-to-believe stats.
55 min
80
Red Time: Ball tracking is long overdue; Dimma,...
On Red Time this week, Jake Michaels and Jarryd Barca discuss how ball tracking technology will benefit the game, and ask if there needs to be a time cap on the length of AFL tribunal hearings. Plus, they name the two people in football this is a "massive" weekend for, while Jake is adamant Tom Stewart's move into the midfield won't save Geelong.
33 min
81
AFL: How the Dockers (and Tigers!) beat the Swa...
This week, the team looks at the Dockers and how they've shown the footy world the Swans are fallible. Plus we heap praise onto Carlton skipper Patrick Cripps, and look at Collingwood's glaring issue
38 min
82
Red Time: Is Sydney peaking too early?; North's...
On Red Time this week, Matt Walsh and Jarryd Barca ask if Sydney is peaking too early, set North Melbourne's new pass mark for the remainder of 2024, look back at the four-week bye structure we have just endured, and discuss Patrick Dangerfield's AFL Tribunal result and ordinary staging acts.
24 min
83
AFL: How the Lions have turned it around; Dees ...
This week, the team looks at Brisbane's recovery from a poor start. Plus, where it's gone wrong for the Dees, the numbers behind Carlton (and Tom De Koning's) hot form, and more!
50 min
84
Red Time: The recruit of the year; Swans on ups...
On Red Time this week, Matt Walsh and Jarryd Barca discuss who the recruit of the year has been after 14 rounds, analyse what the Demons need to do without Christian Petracca for the rest of the season, chat yet another fixture quirk, and preview a monster weekend of games. Plus, there is one team in addition to Sydney nailing Champion Data's premiership metrics. Can you guess who it is?
22 min
85
AFL: Teams with the best 'run of goals'; Bont's...
This week, the team looks piling on goals in quick succession, discusses Bont's season (and why it's second only to Gaz), and dives into taggers again, plus journeymen and more., all things 'running bounce', and more!
59 min
86
Red Time: International Rules should be 'left i...
On Red Time this week, Matt Walsh and Jarryd Barca go head-to-head debating the potential return of the International Rules Series between Australia and Ireland, discuss why the AFL should stop clarifying contentious umpiring decisions, share their favourite Dustin Martin moment ahead of his 300th game this week, and much more!
22 min
87
AFL: Crows' woes laid bare; analysing the bye t...
This week, we look at the Crows' 'unsustainable' numbers, the Hawks' past six weeks, and look at how positions like 'winger' and 'general forward' are determined. Plus analysis on every bye team.
61 min
88
Red Time: We're still not convinced by these 't...
On Red Time this week, our trusty video guy from the control room Alex Hatzikostas stepped up to the plate (well, the desk) to join Jake Michaels while our regular hosts Matt and Jarryd were unavailable, discussing the top eight teams they still don't trust, the bottom 10 teams they do trust, why Dusty should have played on Thursday night, and long term contracts in the AFL. Plus, they look ahead to the Carlton-Essendon and Melbourne-Collingwood blockbusters.
28 min
89
AFL: Could Daicos end up as GOAT? (hear us out!...
This week, we look at the Demons' inconsistent first half of the year, while Jake makes the case that Nick Daicos might have the highest ceiling of any midfielder in history. Plus 100X updates and more!
58 min
90
AFL Mid-Season Draft special: Who was the steal...
In a special episode of the podcast, ESPN's draft expert Jasper Chellappah joins Jake and Jarryd to unwrap the 2024 Mid-Season Draft, including who your club picked up and which players can have an immediate AFL impact this season. Plus, which team pulled off the biggest 'steal'?
25 min
91
AFL: End of the two ruck era? Biggest 'turnover...
This week, we look at the players whose turnovers get punished the most, analyse whether playing two rucks is a help or hindrance, and examine home vs. away form. Plus Chad Warner and more
64 min
92
Red Time: Are AFL games too long?; A midseason ...
On Red Time this week, Jarryd and Jake assess why we're seeing so many soft tissue injuries this season, debate the idea of a midseason trade period, discuss which teams have the best one-two player combos, and put the spotlight on the teams that are under the most pressure to perform this weekend. Plus, is Harley Reid a top 50 player in the game?
38 min
93
AFL: All things 'running bounce'; just how good...
This week, the team looks at Harley Reid's career so far, which teams are up there with Sydney as flag favourites, all things 'running bounce', and more!
60 min
94
Red Time: Curnow the greatest forward since...?...
On Red Time, Jarryd and Jake debate the pros and cons of Thursday night footy, compare Charlie Curnow to the best modern day key forwards, discuss Chris Scott's umpire comments, whether North should receive more draft assistance, and more.
32 min
95
AFL: We were wrong about the Bombers; 'Darwin S...
This week, the team discusses the legitimacy of Essendon's finals push, plus we talk the 'Darwin Suns', Melbourne's front half woes, and the NBA Draft lottery.
48 min
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Red Time: Powell comments ‘pathetic’; who is th...
On Red Time, Jarryd and Jake react to Wil Powell's five-game suspension and the AFL's 'premiership ring' proposal, reveal this season's most underrated players, analyse this week's games, and much more!
32 min
97
AFL: Top eight changes we'll see; best kicks fr...
The ESPN Footy Podcast team reveal the best shots at goal from beyond 50 metres and debate how many more changes to the top eight we will see, while Luke Beveridge and Matt Owies are both put under the spotlight.
55 min
98
Red Time: Who is the current face of the AFL?
On Red Time, Jarryd and Jake discuss who they think is the face of the AFL today, ask if the Showdown is now the game's best rivalry, heap praise on 'the best coach of the modern era', and heaps more!
32 min
99
AFL: The five best players of the season; It's ...
The ESPN Footy Podcast team reveal the five best players of the season (so far), debate whether draws should still exist for home-and-away fixtures, and discuss where Jamie Elliott's mark ranks among modern day hangers. Plus, ever wondered what the 'pressure gauge' graphic is on footy broadcasts and how it works? Christian helps us break it all down.
59 min
100
Red Time: Harley Reid vs. Nick Daicos debate; w...
On Red Time, Jarryd and Jake discuss Reid vs. Daicos, ask if North will actually win a game this season, revisit Dimma's bullish comments about the Suns' list, and heaps more!
34 min