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 395 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

ESPN AU/NZ hosts The ESPN Footy Podcast, a sports show with 395 episodes published.

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  Episode #56

  Red Time: Coxy responds to post-goal celebration criticism

  Aug 19, 202636 minS8

  This week on Red Time, JB and Coxy discuss the criticism pointed at Mason’s post-goal celebrations against the Crows and his run-in with former teammate Mark Keane. They also weigh on the importance of upholding team standards when out in public, particularly this late in a season, in the wake of the Sydney Swans saga. Also on the agenda: the term ‘minor premiership’, wildcard round should NOT be considered finals, some praise for Isaiah Dudley’s craftiness, and plenty more! 0:00 Intro 1:00 Push and shove with Mark Keane 6:13 Swans, and player responsibility in public 10:30 The term ‘minor premiership’ 14:52 Wildcard round should NOT be considered finals 18:55 Carlton’s coach hiring process 22:22 Dudley’s goal of the year 25:50 Hot Stat Checklist, powered by StatMate 30:40 Don’t Be Surprised If… Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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  Episode #55

  AFL: We've been blessed! TWO draws in one round of footy?!

  Aug 17, 202652 minS8

  This week. the team disucsses the wild week that was, with two draws in two days stealing the headlines. Plus, the Pies' on-the-go list regeneration, why the Bulldogs are in flood mode, Freo's underrated strength, crowd watch (x2!), and why Brisbane's runway gives them a chance... Join Matt Walsh, Jarryd Barca, and Champion Data's Christian Joly on the ESPN Footy Podcast. 00.00 Intro and Something You Noticed 07:20 TWO draws - Hawks vs. Pies 10:45 Collingwood playing the kids 15:35 The forgotten goalline rule 20:08 Blues' draw with the Dogs 23:06 Dogs' defensive style 29:15 Christian Petracca's drop off 32:00 Biggest dropoffs and improvers since halfway mark of the year 36:15 Freo's underrated weapon 43:10 Have the Lions shored up the defence yet? 44:10 Is the hype justified or is it hyperbole? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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  Episode #53

  AFL: DRAFT SPECIAL! The race to be top pick in the open pool

  Aug 12, 202645 minS8

  On a draft special, ESPN draft expert Jasper Chellappah joins the podcast to wrap up the National Championships. Who impressed, and who should be the top pick in the open pool (behind Dougie Cochrane and Cody Walker)? Jasper reveals all in his "Top Pick in the Open Pool Pie". 00:00 Intro and overall depth 01:46 Our first look at Dougie Cochrane in the SANFL 05:40 Cody Walker keeps impressing in the VFL for Carlton 09:34 'The top pick in the open pool pie!' Arki Butler 14:14 Harry Van Hattum 17:40 Gus Teixeira 20:21 Ethan Drever 24:34 Top SA prospects 27:49 Top WA prospects 31:57 Key defence depth 35:10 Could the Dogs lose out? 38:00 Picks on the trade table? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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  Episode #53

  Red Time : Can Carlton sell this game style to out-of-contract stars?

  Aug 11, 202632 minS8

  This week on Red Time, JB and Coxy discuss whether Carlton's remarkable turnaround under Josh Fraser could already be changing the way out-of-contract players view the Blues, despite the club yet to appoint its next senior coach. The boys also debate whether Taylor Walker is the greatest Crow of all time, make the case for Fremantle assistant Jaymie Graham as a senior coaching candidate, discuss whether pre-game ceremonies are becoming a concern for players, and unpack Matt Rowell's fascinating barefoot pre-game ritual!  00:00 – Intro 00:37 – Reviewing Melbourne vs. Freo 1:58 – Previewing Freo vs. Adelaide 4:04 – Start, Bench, Drop: Are players being swayed by Fraser’s Blues 9:50– Tex the greatest ever Crow? 12:33 – Does this mean the nickname Tex will be open after this year? 14:17 – Jaymie Graham’s coaching credentials 16:53 – Are pre-game ceremonies a concern for players? 19:13 – Matt Rowell’s pre-game ritual 22:00 – Hot stat Checklist, powered by StatMate… 25:08 – Don’t Be Surprised If…  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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  Episode #52

  AFL: The Dees are great fun BUT there's a caveat...

  Aug 10, 202652 minS8

  This week the team looks at the Demons' win over Fremantle, and judges whether Melbourne is not just a finals threat, but a premiership threat. Plus, North finally got reward for effort, the Hawks' midfield has some issues, Matt Rowell and Izak Rankine played wet weather footy, and a lot more! Join Matt Walsh, Jarryd Barca, and Champion Data's Christian Joly on the ESPN Footy Podcast. 00:00 Intro and Something you Noticed 12:10 Melbourne's win over Fremantle 29:30 North Melbourne's much-needed win 36:55 The Hawks' midfield issue 40:15 Swannies under the radar? 43:13 Is the hype justified or is it hyperbole? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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