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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AFL: Draft latest, including combine review and...
In a special episode of the podcast, ESPN's draft expert Jasper Chellappah joins Matt and Jake to discuss the latest intel out of this year's draft crop following the combine this past weekend..
50 min
152
AFLW: are the players or the AFL responsible fo...
35 min
153
AFL: Breaking down the Pies' thrilling win; Aus...
In a huge washup episode, we break down Collingwood's thrilling Grand Final win over the Lions. Plus a close look at the Pies' culture, and Jake tees off at snubbing the Auskick kids.
58 min
154
AFL: Prelim reviews; Grand Final preview; Brown...
Massive episode this week, as we break down the two prelims, look back at a tight Brownlow count, and preview the Grand Final with the help of Champion Data.
58 min
155
AFL: Brownlow special! Who wins, 'Brownlow Stan...
On a special edition of the podcast, we look at our Brownlow predictors ahead of a massive count, while we also try and nail down the "Brownlow Standards" and what type of game poll the best.
41 min
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AFLW: Rise of the Gold Coast Suns?
37 min
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AFL: Straight sets dissected; one team is lucky...
This week we break down the two semis, while we also preview the two prelims, while Kane Cornes and Seven's TV coverage cops a whack.
54 min
158
AFLW: Rule changes = higher scores?
43 min
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AFL: Maynard debate boils over; the case for st...
This week, Matt and Jake clash over whether Brayden Maynard should be suspended, but agree that the MRO and tribunal system need overhaul, while Christian looks at where it all went wrong for the qualifying final losers.
63 min
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AFLW: back-to-back for the Dees?; Sydney coach'...
33 min
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AFL: Huge finals previews, X-factors, draft lat...
This week, the team looks at how this week's finals will play out, while we name our X-factors for every team, and Jasper Chellappah joins the pod to chat all things draft!
47 min
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AFL: 'World-first' stats, bottom 10 analysis, A...
This week, the team judges which bottom 10 sides they're bullish on, look at the updated "premiership standards" report, while we chat the AA squad, AFLW, 'world-first' stats, and more.
66 min
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AFL: Score review crisis; is 'finals footy' rea...
This week, the team breaks down the Crows-Swans fiasco, while Christian brings to the table a number of 'finals footy' stats, and if they really matter come September.
61 min
164
AFL: Breaking down Tim English's botched kick-i...
It's a MASSIVE episode this week, with the team looking at the Blues' lesser lights, the kick-in stats Dogs fans don't want to hear about, and more, plus Jake comes with some big takes on retiring stars.
64 min
165
AFL: Why every team in the top 4 is suddenly vu...
This week, we look at the downturn in form of every team in the top four, and wonder if this is another year in which a team ranked 5th to 8th can make a run, plus heaps more!
55 min
166
AFL: Does an NBA-style +/- stat work in footy? ...
This week, the team reflects on Lance Franklin's legendary career, while Christian brings to the table some stats similar to an NBA's 'plus/minus' stat - but does it really work in the AFL?
59 min
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AFL: The teams nailing 'premiership standards';...
This week, we look at the 'middle of the pack' teams nailing the premiership standards, explain how pressure factor is measured, look at the Rising Star race, and a HEAP more.
59 min
168
AFL: The comp's most dangerous kicks, priority ...
It's a massive episode, and Jake's back as the team talks priority assistance, 'wildcard' rounds, the competition's best kicks, and a whole lot more!
56 min
169
AFL: The 'four-quarter performance' myth; Stuar...
This week, the team discusses the dismissal of Stuart Dew, while Christian Joly the old wives' tale of playing a 'four-quarter performance', and heaps more!
52 min
170
AFL: Dees slumping - still contenders? Why woul...
This week, we analyse the Demons' slump and if they're still contenders, look at Sydney's decision not to use their sub, praise Port and the Pies, and more.
54 min
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AFL: 𝘞𝘩𝘺 West Coast is this bad; Jake and Chris...
This week, we look at the reasons behind the Eagles' dire situation, discuss the importance of James Sicily (and Tex), while Jake and Christian get animated about All-Australian eligibility.
55 min
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AFL: Who are the league's most effective tacklers?
50 min
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AFL: The 'worst MRO week ever'; best performanc...
This week, the team looks at the best performances in milestone games, while we also discuss the importance of nailing your shots, and analyse the 'worst MRO week ever'.
53 min
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AFL: De Goey bump; listener Qs; Blues almost as...
This week, the team looks at the Jordan De Goey bump and associated by-play, Christian dissects the Blues' dire scoring stats, and we answer a bunch of listener questions.
53 min
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AFL: All things intercept marks; Freo's revival...
This week the team looks at why we're seeing more intercept marks, Freo's revival over the past month, players who have regressed in 2023, and more.
57 min