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.

The ESPN Footy Podcast is a sports podcast hosted by ESPN AU/NZ, with 406 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80.

ESPN AU/NZ hosts The ESPN Footy Podcast, a sports show with 406 episodes published.

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  Episode #67

  AFL: The 'harrowing' four minutes that'll haunt Freo; Lions threepeat AGAIN!

  Sep 26, 20261 hourS8

  The duality of footy ... the 2026 AFL Grand Final was a harrowing, living nightmare for Fremantle fans and players, but unbridled ecstasy and jubilation for Lions players and fans as they completed the threepeat. We break it ALL down here. Join Matt Walsh, Jake Michaels, and Champion Data's Christian Joly on the ESPN Footy Podcast. 00.00 Intro and Something You Noticed 06.35 Freo's living nightmare 14.35 Wharfie Time - what happened after 23.10 Despite, it was Freo's best performance all finals 26.15 Where to for Fremantle? 31.20 Where to for Brisbane? 35.05 Norm Smith Medal discussion 43:15 Where does Chris Fagan stand in footy circles? 47.05 Is the hype justified or is it hyperbole? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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  Episode #66

  Red Time: Cox vs. Zorko; Fremantle's shot at history

  Sep 22, 202635 minS8

  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. Intro 0:00 The epic prelim win 1:52 The ‘wild’ Grand Final requests 3:35 Airline price-gouging 5:09 Coxy’s invaluable Grand Final experiences 7:14 Is Freo’s form a concern? 8:40 The Dayne Zorko feud 14:00 What a flag would mean to Fremantle 15:32 Start, Bench, Drop 16:44 No Wharfie Time?! 16:55 The wild Hawthorn-Brisbane finish 18:20 The pre-finals bye concept 20:24 Tex Walker’s incredible retirement move 22:33 Hot Stat Checklist, powered by StatMate 25:25 Don’t Be Surprised If… 29:19  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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  Episode #65

  AFL: Prelims reviewed, Neale's ban, and why the Lions win the Grand Final

  Sep 21, 20261h 3mS8

  This week, there's almost too much to talk about! From Friday night's amazing comeback and Hayden Young's clutch effort for the Dockers, to the Jarman Impey decision, Lachie Neale ban, James Sicily's conduct, and Nick Watson ... that's before we even preview the Grand Final! Join Matt Walsh, Jake Michaels, and Champion Data's Christian Joly on the ESPN Footy Podcast. 00:00 Intro and Something You Noticed 07:50 Brisbane's win over Hawthorn 10:45 What is Wizard's ceiling? 15:20 How the game was won 18:55 Lachie Neale suspension 23:35 James Sicily and the Hawthorn fans 27:00 Grading the Hawks' season 29:20 Fremantle's win over Sydney - Hayden Young's goal 31:30 How the Dockers turned the tide 34:20 Freo's key forwards are a concern 37:35 The 'Pullman 5' at Sydney 40:00 Grading Sydney's season 41:30 MASSIVE Grand Final preview 50:15 Tips and margin 52:35 Norm Smith tips 55:15 Brownlow - will Nick Daicos break the record? 58:20 Mason Cox vs. Daynze Zorko! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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  Episode #64

  Red Time: Are prelims harder to win than Grand Finals?

  Sep 16, 202628 minS8

  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.   Intro 00:00 Start, Bench, Drop 00:56  Prelims are harder than GFs 01:06 The toughest matchup in the AFL? 04:36 Time to shorten quarter lengths? 07:07 No more excuses, Bulldogs 10:40 Wharfie Time wasn’t used correctly! 12:49 Patrick Voss’ time-wasting tactics 14:38  Hot Stat Checklist, powered by StatMate 17:13  Don’t Be Surprised If… 21:30  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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  Episode #63

  AFL: Was Chris Scott's post-match press conference disrespectful?

  Sep 14, 20261h 7mS8

  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! Join Matt Walsh, Jake Michaels, and Champion Data's Christian Joly on the ESPN Footy Podcast. 00:00 Intro and Something you noticed 06:36 Fremantle's win over Geelong 13:00 Chris Scott's poor press conference 19:48 Grading the Cats' season 21:56 Brisbane's win over Adelaide 35:45 Grading the Crows' season 37.33 Prelim preview - Sydney vs. Fremantle 46:40 Prelim preview - Hawthorn vs. Brisbane 55:30 Is the hype justified or is it hyperbole? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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