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: 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
152
AFLW: back-to-back for the Dees?; Sydney coach'...
33 min
153
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
154
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
155
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
156
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
157
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
158
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
159
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
160
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
161
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
162
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
163
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
164
AFL: Who are the league's most effective tacklers?
50 min
165
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
166
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
167
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
168
AFL: Most improved players; Dimma departs; Eagl...
This week the team looks at the AFL's most improved players in 2023, Dimma's departure from Tigerland, the Eagles, and more.
48 min
169
AFL: Best players in 'revenge games'; draft lot...
This week we discuss the merits of a 'draft lottery' in the AFL, while Christian looks at which players nailed the 'revenge game' against their old side.
47 min
170
AFL: Blues in strife, accuracy stats, booing, a...
The team chats the AFL's most disappointing team (Carlton), discuss accuracy, ask if booing still has a place in footy, and Christian tries to explain Ratings Points and Josh Dunkley's 5.4.
53 min
171
AFL: The Grand Final curse is back; chatting Ha...
The boys are joined by draft expert Jasper Chellappah to chat all things Harley Reid and more, while Christian reminds us of a bizarre stat involving teams that get spanked in Grand Finals.
51 min
172
AFL: Boring Blues, dismal Dockers, Ross Lyon, a...
This week, we worry about Fremantle and Carlton's seasons, discuss Collingwood's clutch fourth terms, and heap praise on Ross Lyon.
56 min
173
AFL: The importance of winning the post-clearan...
The team talks pre vs. post-clearance contested possession differentials, Adelaide's bonafides, Gather Round, the Suns, and more.
55 min
174
AFL: Behind St Kilda's steamrolling start, the ...
This week we discuss St Kilda's strong start to the season, Brisbane's statistical differences at home and away, and whether Gather Round is a worthwhile concept.
55 min
175
AFL: Accuracy at near-worst levels; why we're n...
This week we discuss falling accuracy, the Cats' worrisome start to the season, and if the dissent rule is working or not.
55 min