The ESPN Footy Podcast

Red Time: The Ainsworth-Cox exchange; is Pendles’ golden guernsey too much?

Wed, 29 Apr 2026 05:39:00 -0000

This week on Red Time, JB and Coxy chime in on the technology in sport discussion after Round 7 controversies, bemoan the stand rule AGAIN, and ask if its right for Collingwood to manufacture when Scott Pendlebury’s record-breaking game should be, rather than letting it happen naturally. Plus, is Pendles’ golden guernsey too much? Three rucks could be in the AA team, and plenty more!

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AFL: 'The ultimate solution has become a major problem'; how to stop the Swans

Mon, 27 Apr 2026 05:29:00 -0000

This week, the team looks at the ARC's inconsistencies and discuss if it's overreaching. Plus, how to stop Sydney's blitz, Jake updates his definitive 'superstar list', why Champion Data doesn't go retrospectively call stats from the past, some Scott Pendlebury love.

Join Matt Walsh, Jake Michaels, and Champion Data's Christian Joly on the ESPN Footy Podcast.

00:00 Intro and something you noticed

13:40 The ARC - overreaching?

23:10 Swans and Suns, tale of two handball-heavy teams

35:20 Scott Pendlebury stats

42:38 Superstar list update

50:22 Why doesn't Champion Data back call the 80s and 90s?

55:07 Is the hype justified or is it hyperbole?

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Red Time: Mid-season trade period debate; what’s the sport’s ‘biggest’ problem?

Tue, 21 Apr 2026 23:51:00 -0000

This week on Red Time, JB and Coxy discuss the pros and cons of a mid-season trade period and why a team like the Bulldogs would benefit right now. They also unpack one of the ‘biggest’ and most ‘dangerous’ problems in the sport today, discuss Ross Lyon’s press conferences, compare the Western Derby to a big Victorian rivalry clash, and much more!

This episode touches on mental health and a proposed mental health round in the AFL. If any of the discussion impacts you please know there are resources available to you at Beyond Blue (1300 22 4636) and Lifeline (13 11 14).

00:00:00 - Introduction

00:06:14 - START, BENCH, DROP:

00:06:20 - Injuries are a legitimate excuse

00:12:16 - Ross Lyon’s press conferences

00:14:57 - A designated men’s mental health round

00:18:08 - Players ducking heads to win free kicks

00:20:24 - Essendon’s chances on Anzac Day

00:24:34 - HOT STAT CHECKLIST powered by Statmate

00:29:19 - Don't Be Surprised If...

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AFL: Fact-checking Ross Lyon; best milestone games ever (how did Daicos do?)

Mon, 20 Apr 2026 06:02:00 -0000

This week, the team looks at the Premiership Standards report to see which teams are nailing the key stats. Plus, we dissect Ross Lyon's press conference and dive into the Saints' start to the year, and look at the best milestone games ever after Nick Daicos' Thursday night masterclass.

Join Matt Walsh, Jake Michaels, and Champion Data's Christian Joly on the ESPN Footy Podcast.

00:00 - Intro and Something You Noticed

07:45 - Premiership standards report

21:40 - Fact-checking Ross Lyon

29:10 - Who is underperforming/overperforming?

38:55 - Best milestone games, how did Daicos go?

44:55 - Is the hype justified or is it hyperbole

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Red Time: Butters vs. Foot; is the top six already set?

Tue, 14 Apr 2026 09:02:00 -0000

This week on Red Time, JB and Coxy unpack Zak Butters’ report for ‘abusive’ language, question whether the top end of the ladder is already set in stone, dive into Andrew McQualter’s comments about Harley Reid’s disciplinary issues, and bemoan Friday night double headers. Plus, the WILD stat out of Gather Round, Jack Higgins has changed his tune, and much more!

01:48 - Players need to be more careful with what they say to umpires. 08:48 - The top six on the ladder is already set and will not change. 12:02 - Young stars need help managing the attention and pressure. 15:25 - The AFL should not be clashing Friday night games.

19:47 - There is a price for everything. 21:43 - No team should be taken lightly 24:42 - HOT STAT CHECKLIST: Powered by Statmate

29:14 - Don't be surprsied

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Red Time: Coxy SLAMS Wildcard Round; is it time to ban the high mark?

Wed, 08 Apr 2026 08:44:00 -0000

This week on Red Time, JB and Coxy discuss the idea of the AFL banning the high mark due to concussion fears, the potential for contact training limits, Chris Scott’s Wildcard Round criticism, and ponder whether the traditional ‘Big 4’ clubs no longer are. Plus, the state Gather Round should head to next, and more!

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AFL: No more ‘safe’ margins in footy; the fastest team of all time?!

Tue, 07 Apr 2026 03:33:00 -0000

This week, the team dives into what’s changed at Melbourne under Steven King and the staggering numbers behind their start to the season. Plus, the things you may have missed from a wild Easter Monday contest, why teams are coughing up big margins more than we’ve seen before, and was Clarko out of line?

Join Jarryd Barca, Jake Michaels, and Champion Data's Christian Joly on the ESPN Footy Podcast.

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Red Time: The last four premiership teams have THIS in common

Wed, 01 Apr 2026 08:27:00 -0000

This week on Red Time, JB and Coxy discuss Port Adelaide’s refusal to say ‘rebuild’, question whether the traditional rebuild is dead, and ask just how hard it really is to play four full quarters of footy. The boys also dive into player responsibility around head knocks and whether players are too ‘tough’ for their own good, and unpack the AFL’s score review process and how it can be fixed. Plus, the game’s best rivalry, what do they make of St Kilda’s Gather Round guernsey, and plenty more!

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AFL: Why Carlton suck after half time; West Coast's 'worst is behind them'

Mon, 30 Mar 2026 04:56:00 -0000

This week, the team dives into Carlton's issues and try to pinpoint a root cause. Plus, they look at why the Eagles are competitive, why the Crows can't put up big scores, and identify the rucks and teams who get 'sharked' the most.

Join Matt Walsh, Jake Michaels, and Champion Data's Christian Joly on the ESPN Footy Podcast.

00:00 Intro and Something Yout Noticed

05:15 The Blues' big problems

16:12 West Coast's worst is behind them

22:40 Adelaide's big flaw is holding them back

31:30 Sharking hitouts - who it happens to

38:46 Is the hype justified or is it hyperbole?

44:40 Witch doctors in footy?

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Red Time: The ideal Grand Final start time; Footy’s most unbreakable record

Wed, 25 Mar 2026 06:40:00 -0000

This week on Red Time, JB and Coxy unpack where the taunting line is, the recent rise of player-fan interaction, and coaches calling out their players publicly. The boys also debate the ideal Grand Final start time, discuss footy’s most unbreakable record, and what Tassie’s stadium delay might mean for player acquisition. Plus, do they prefer countdown clocks, or count-up clocks?

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AFL: Worst yet to come for 'diabolical' Dons; the fixture is a mess

Mon, 23 Mar 2026 04:22:00 -0000

This week, the team looks at Essendon's awful start to the year, and heap praise on the young Eagles for their win over North. Plus, TDK's bad day out, the hamstring epidemic, and the Bulldogs keep ticking the boxes.

Join Matt Walsh, Jake Michaels, and Champion Data's Christian Joly on the ESPN Footy Podcast.

00:00 Intro and Something You Noticed

06:15 Fixture is a mess

14:20 Hamstring epidemic

20:55 Bulldogs ticking more boxes

23:50 Bombers have been 'diabolical'

32:41 TDK had a stinker!

37:01 Is the hype justified or is it hyperbole?

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Red Time: AFL's most 'pointless' rule; Pendles call 'dangerous' for the sport

Wed, 18 Mar 2026 09:44:00 -0000

This week on Red Time, JB and Coxy weigh in on Collingwood’s forward line struggles, question the AFL’s “useless” interchange cap, and explain why the Scott Pendlebury Tribunal call is “dangerous for the sport”. Plus, are North back? And why on earth are West Coast playing a game at 9:30am!?

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AFL: League needs to 'fall on its sword' and ditch Opening Round

Mon, 16 Mar 2026 04:19:00 -0000

This week, Christian looks at how footy is as quick as it's ever been, and we look at the 0-2 teams, Brisbane and St Kilda? Plus, Opening Round has to end, did the AFL overreach with 'fully ticketed' games, and is the Bulldogs' attacking diversity sustainable?

00:00 - Intro and Something You Noticed

09:05 - Speed of ball movement update - she's fast!

15:55 - The 0-2 teams, should we worry about the Lions or Saints?

24:20 - Errol Gulden injury for Sydney - what it means?

27:00 - The Western Bulldogs' score sources

31:50 - Justin Longmuir on Opening Round

37:45 - Scott Pendlebury's ban

40:50 - Kangaroos and Demons' good wins

45:00 - Is the hype justified or is it hyperbole?

Join Matt Walsh, Jake Michaels, and Champion Data's Christian Joly on the ESPN Footy Podcast.

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Red Time: Are coaches more important than talent on a playing list?

Wed, 11 Mar 2026 09:32:00 -0000

Red Time is back for 2026! JB and Coxy kick off the season by unpacking the former Pie’s offseason move to Freo and his first impressions of a side most expect to contend. The pair also debate the new ruck rules, Opening Round overreactions, players snapping around the body from easy set shots, 50-metre penalties being too harsh, and plenty more!

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AFL: We're worried about Geelong and Carlton; Rating Points questioned

Mon, 09 Mar 2026 03:56:00 -0000

This week, we dissect each of the Opening Round games, with a reason to be worried for a few teams. Plus, Nick vs. Nas unpacked, crazy stats for Christian Petracca and Ed Richards, and how teams are using the '23rd man'.

Join Matt Walsh, Jarryd Barca, and Champion Data's Christian Joly on the ESPN Footy Podcast.

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AFL: Bold calls, 'bullish and bearish', and what's new at Champion Data 👀

Mon, 02 Mar 2026 04:42:00 -0000

It's our first show of the year, and we're unveiling the new stats Champion Data will be capturing in 2026. Plus, our bold preseason calls, teams we're 'bullish and bearish' on, and Jake counts down his 10 players ahead of the new season.

Join Matt Walsh, Jake Michaels, and Champion Data's Christian Joly on the ESPN Footy Podcast.

00:00 - Intro

02:25 - Something we noticed from preseason

08:30 - What's new at Champion Data

22:15 - 'Bullish and bearish'

39:37 - Bold calls and predictions

53:00 - Jake's 10 best players for 2026

1:05:28 - Justified hype or hyperbole?

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MASSIVE AFL Draft preview: Club-by-club guides, prospects analysed

Tue, 11 Nov 2025 03:38:00 -0000

ESPN's AFL Draft expert Jasper Chellappah joins the team to take a look at the 2025 draft crop. We take a look at each club's draft hand, and preview all the big prospects ahead of the big day. Wanna hear about the top prospects? Listen to the analysis on Richmond, West Coast, Essendon, and Melbourne!

Join Matt Walsh, Jake Michaels, and Jasper Chellappah on the ESPN Footy Podcast.

00:00 Intro

07:19 Adelaide

12:40 Brisbane

16:15 Carlton

20:50 Collingwood

24:12 Essendon

30:10 Fremantle

34:30 Geelong

38:14 Gold Coast

42:16 GWS

45:09 Hawthorn

50:40 Melbourne

54:21 North Melbourne

56:50 Port Adelaide

58:46 Richmond

01:03:30 St Kilda

01:05:45 Sydney

01:08:27 West Coast

01:15:08 Western Bulldogs

01:19:00 Bolters/conclusion

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AFL: Magnificent Lions building a dynasty; Cats were 'un-Geelong-like'

Sun, 28 Sep 2025 03:26:00 -0000

Brisbane have gone back-to-back! We analyse how the Lions ran away with the 2025 Grand Final, discuss the Norm Smith Medal voting, look at what went wrong for Geelong, and give Lachie Neale some very big praise ... PLUS a whole lot more!

Join Matt Walsh, Jake Michaels, and Champion Data's Christian Joly on the ESPN Footy Podcast.

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Red Time: Debating the Brownlow Medal voting process; Cox vs. Zorko

Wed, 24 Sep 2025 03:39:00 -0000

On this week’s episode, JB and Coxy go head-to-head on whether umpires should keep control of Brownlow Medal voting after a string of controversial results from Monday night. They also look back on Collingwood’s prelim loss, including Mason’s fiery run-in with Dayne Zorko that ended in a $5,000 fine for the Lions veteran. Plus, the boys dive into some key player stats ahead of the Grand Final, debate whether Jaidyn Stephenson deserves another AFL lifeline, and call out why this year’s mark and goal of the year were underwhelming.

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AFL: MASSIVE Grand Final preview! Plus, how good was Dangerfield?!

Mon, 22 Sep 2025 05:49:00 -0000

This week, we review the two preliminary finals and grade the seasons of Hawthorn and Collingwood, plus take an early look at this week's AFL Grand Final -- how can the Cats and the Lions get the job done? Plus, the MRO needs to fix dangerous tackles, Mark of the Year chat, Patrick Dangerfield, Lachie Neale, and more!

Join Matt Walsh, Jarryd Barca, and Champion Data's Christian Joly on the ESPN Footy Podcast.

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Brownlow special! Analysing the favourites, stats to know, best bets, and more

Thu, 18 Sep 2025 05:00:00 -0000

Champion Data's secret formula, Jake's magical spreadsheet, and a whole lot more! It's our Brownlow special, so get out your pen and pads...

Join Matt Walsh, Jake Michaels, and Champion Data's Christian Joly on the ESPN Footy Podcast.

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Red Time: Reliving prelim final moments; Zach Merrett latest

Wed, 17 Sep 2025 08:13:00 -0000

On this week’s episode, JB and Coxy take a trip down memory lane and recall some famous preliminary final moments, while they also look ahead to this weekend’s two HUGE matches. Plus, does the AFL have an equalisation problem? Are the Bombers better off without Zach Merrett? Will Tassie even happen? And the most underrated small forward of the modern era is…

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AFL: Crows' feeble finals exit - season a fail? Plus how the prelims will be won!

Mon, 15 Sep 2025 03:53:00 -0000

This week, we break down what went wrong for the Crows against the Hawks, explore how the Lions dismantled the Suns, and look ahead to two massive preliminary finals. Plus, a Mr. September update, State of Origin, and more!

Join Matt Walsh, Jarryd Barca, and Champion Data's Christian Joly on the ESPN Footy Podcast.

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Red Time: HUGE semifinal previews; Are taggers bad for the game?

Wed, 10 Sep 2025 08:27:00 -0000

On this week’s episode, JB and Coxy break down Collingwood’s qualifying final win and how they’re approaching the week off, as well as the latest on Bobby Hill and Jeremy Howe. The boys also debate whether players should be fined $10,000 for flopping, the AFL’s looming last disposal rule change, and why the cashed-up Saints simply MUST play finals in 2026. Plus, why Coxy thinks tagging is “boring” and a bad look for the game, and the key players and stats you need to watch for in this weekend’s semifinals!

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AFL: Champion Data's 'Mr. September'; making the case for Hawks, Suns

Mon, 08 Sep 2025 05:53:00 -0000

This week, we review all four finals from a hectic week of September action, and look ahead to the two semifinals. Can we make a case for a straights sets exit? Who is Champion Data's new Mr. September? And why are airlines and the broadcasters in the gun?

Join Matt Walsh, Jake Michaels, and Champion Data's Christian Joly on the ESPN Footy Podcast.

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Red Time: AFL finals predictions with Collingwood’s Mason Cox

Wed, 03 Sep 2025 03:22:00 -0000

On this week’s episode, JB and Coxy debate the biggest topics ahead of the first week of finals, including trade speculation bubbling during finals, whether we’ll see another elimination finalist win a premiership, and if non-Victorian dominance in this year’s final eight is good for the game. Plus, why the AFL shouldn’t be concerned about the clear divide in this season’s ladder, some stats to watch for in Week 1, and more!

(NOTE: this was recorded before the David Swallow confirmation - safe to say the boys are stoked he's in!)

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AFL: Each finalist's X-Factor; MASSIVE previews of every game

Mon, 01 Sep 2025 06:12:00 -0000

This week, we revisit the premiership standards for every finalist, and Jake gives each club a percentage chance of winning the flag. Plus we preview all four finals and name the X-factor to watch for each team!

Join Matt Walsh, Jake Michaels, and Champion Data's Christian Joly on the ESPN Footy Podcast.

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Red Time: Biggest All-Australian snubs; is free agency broken?

Wed, 27 Aug 2025 02:22:00 -0000

It’s a bye week, but there’s still plenty to unpack on Red Time. JB and Coxy dive into Harley Reid’s huge decision to stay loyal to West Coast, what Oscar Allen’s looming move says about free agency, and the biggest All-Australian snubs. Plus, they debate which non-finalists will rise or fall in 2026, and the merits and importance of the pre-finals bye.

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AFL: Grading every bottom 10 team's season; the 'phantom behind' explained!

Mon, 25 Aug 2025 06:04:00 -0000

This week, the team breaks down the Western Bulldogs' capitulation to Fremantle, and grades every team that missed finals - who gets an F, and who gets a B? Plus, Izak Rankine, the 'phantom behind' explained, and can the Dons actually win?!

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Red Time: Collingwood’s inside view on the Rankine fallout

Wed, 20 Aug 2025 07:40:00 -0000

This week, the guys dive into the fallout from Izak Rankine’s alleged on-field slur, with Coxy giving a rare player’s perspective on how news like this actually filters through a club, how the Magpies handled it internally, and what impact it has on a playing group. Plus, they debate whether Harry Sheezel’s 54-disposal game is more impressive than Jeremy Cameron’s 11 goals, and give their take on proposed rule changes for 2026.

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AFL: Is Freo's season a fail if they miss finals? Plus, Harry Sheezel's day out

Mon, 18 Aug 2025 06:56:00 -0000

This week, we consider whether or not Fremantle has lived up to expectations in 2025, and look at Hawthorn and GWS's recent form. Plus, Harry Sheezel's 54-disposal game, Shannon Neale love, the best dual-position players, Izak Rankine latest, and more!

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Red Time: Mind-blowing Nat Fyfe stat; What St Kilda can learn from Nick Saban!

Wed, 13 Aug 2025 08:11:00 -0000

On this week’s episode, JB and Coxy marvel at Nat Fyfe’s incredible career and the mind-blowing stat from his unstoppable peak. Coxy takes us inside Collingwood amid their current form slump and what’s being done to turn it around, while they also discuss the Saints’ big contract decisions, delve into a huge edition of Start-Bench-Drop, look ahead to a massive weekend of footy, and, of course, have a laugh about Jeremy McGovern’s son’s big moment!

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AFL: 'Perfectly placed' - the 9 contenders ranked in order of trust

Tue, 12 Aug 2025 02:50:00 -0000

This week, we rank each team in the finals race by the level of 'trust' we have in them to win the flag. Plus a look at Essendon's injury crisis, 'the runway', a Ben King update, and Nat Fyfe's legacy.

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Red Time: Coxy defends Jack Ginnivan; Goodwin sacked

Wed, 06 Aug 2025 08:41:00 -0000

On this week’s episode, JB and Coxy dive into the bombshell sacking of Simon Goodwin and what it means for Melbourne’s immediate future. They also weigh in on the awkward airport moment involving Jack Ginnivan and a news reporter, and how “uncomfortable” doorstops can affect player-media relationships. Plus, they talk all things Steele Sidebottom’s 350th, who the biggest finals X-factors will be, and heaps more.

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AFL: Breaking down who's going to finish top four (and eight!)

Mon, 04 Aug 2025 05:44:00 -0000

This week, we look at the machinations of the final few weeks of footy, and break down who is most likely to finish top four and top eight (hint, the Pies might be in strife!). Plus, the Cats' soft draw, Tex Walker's kicking, and some AFLW!

Join Matt Walsh, Jarryd Barca, and Champion Data's Christian Joly on the ESPN Footy Podcast.

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Red Time: Our favourite after-the-siren goals, Toby vs. Papley, and disrespectful bench foods

Wed, 30 Jul 2025 09:26:00 -0000

On this week’s episode, JB and Coxy laugh about Toby Greene and Tom Papley’s cheeky exchange and discuss whether the AFL is becoming too precious when it comes to on-field language.

They also dig into Collingwood’s increased training loads ahead of a tough three-week stretch, and rank their favourite after-the-siren goals after Nasiah Wanganeen-Milera’s wild moment on the weekend.

Plus, after Patrick Dangerfield ate a kebab on the bench, and so the boys imagine the most disrespectful snacks you could possibly eat mid-game.

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AFL: The Nasiah Wanganeen-Milera episode; who's on 'the runway'?!

Mon, 28 Jul 2025 06:38:00 -0000

This week, we analyse the crazy finish to the St Kilda vs. Melbourne match and consider Nasiah Wanganeen-Milera's future. Plus, a look at which flag contenders are nailing Champion Data's 'runway', and we break down a few hard-to-believe stats from this week's spankings.

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Red Time: Footy traditions under threat; Should AFL player salaries be public?

Wed, 23 Jul 2025 09:13:00 -0000

On this week’s episode, JB and Coxy dive into the AFL’s big player movement and contract debates, such as player salaries being public, and is the game ready for stars to announce their offseason moves in the middle of the season? They also weigh in on Greg Swann’s mission to shorten games and whether it’s time to rethink the father-son rule, the centre bounce, and the pre-finals bye. Plus, we could be in for a chaotic, wet-weather weekend of footy.

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AFL: Eagles CANNOT get a priority pick; do we trust the Pies (and Dockers!)?

Mon, 21 Jul 2025 05:44:00 -0000

This week, the team debates whether the Eagles -- now three and a half games behind 17th -- deserve a priority pick. Plus, can we trust the Pies to finish top two, and can we trust the Dockers to keep winning?!

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Red Time: Inside Collingwood’s halftime chat; The No. 11 guernsey mystery

Wed, 16 Jul 2025 08:11:00 -0000

On this week’s episode, JB and Coxy go inside Collingwood’s half time chat against Gold Coast and what’s actually said when you’re goalless at the break. They also discuss where the AFL’s 20th license should go, Tristan Xerri’s three-match ban, and inconsistencies in footy punishments. Plus, they investigate the AFL’s weirdest visual mystery -- why are some No. 11 guernseys practically touching, while others so far apart?

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AFL: The teams nailing the 'premiership standards'; the AFL's scheduling nightmare

Mon, 14 Jul 2025 05:40:00 -0000

This week, we look at which teams have the best premiership profile heading into the home stretch of the season. Plus, why Richmond vs. Essendon wasn't that bad, the scheduling nightmare which faces the AFL, Harley vs. JHF, plus a heap more!

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Red Time: Weighing up the pros and cons of the AFL’s ‘NBA Cup’ idea

Tue, 08 Jul 2025 23:00:00 -0000

On this week’s episode, JB and Coxy break down the AFL’s potential in-season tournament concept -- dubbed the league’s version of the 'NBA Cup' -- and weigh up whether fans, players and clubs would actually take it seriously.

They also discuss the growing frustration with umpires stopping games unnecessarily for minor knocks or boot mishaps, and dive into Damien Hardwick’s ‘compliment’ to the Bombers, asking whether more brutal honesty from coaches is actually good for the game.

Plus, they share their thoughts on the latest score review blunder, and look ahead to a HUGE round of footy.

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AFL: Why Freo could bottle finals; players who receive the most pressure

Mon, 07 Jul 2025 05:44:00 -0000

This week, we look at players with the highest and lowest kick:handball ratios, the players who are under the most pressure when disposing of the ball, and the tackle kings of the competition. Plus, the race for the eight (and why Freo is in trouble), and the latest member of the 1000 metres gained club!

Join Matt Walsh, Jarryd Barca, and Champion Data's Christian Joly on the ESPN Footy Podcast.

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Red Time: Mason Cox reacts to new AFL crackdown; boot studs and turf chat

Wed, 02 Jul 2025 05:15:00 -0000

On this week’s episode, JB and Coxy react to the AFL’s breaking crackdown on umpire contact, with suspensions now on the table for repeat offenders.

Plus, with turf talk dominating the headlines, we get into the nitty gritty of boot studs, surface conditions, and whether the SCG is really that bad compared to some other grounds.

Also on the agenda is AFL conferences, a potential award for defenders, and the out-of-this-world goal that hasn’t received nearly enough attention!

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AFL: 2025 is HOW lopsided? The 'changing of guard' in front of our eyes

Mon, 30 Jun 2025 05:39:00 -0000

This week, we discuss the chasm in quality from the top nine to the bottom nine on the ladder, plus we touch on the Tom Lynch situation, the young stars usurping the 'old guard', and took a look at Melbourne's big conundrum.

Join Matt Walsh, Rohan Connolly, and Champion Data's Christian Joly.

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Red Time: Inside Graham Wright's influence; Dimma joins the bird club

Wed, 25 Jun 2025 09:43:00 -0000

JB and Coxy break down the week’s biggest talking points, including what goes on behind the scenes when clubs know one of their stars is set to cop heavy attention, and the emergence of the next great crop of key forwards (and how long it’ll take them to truly peak). Coxy also sheds light on Graham Wright’s behind-the-scenes impact during a turning point at Collingwood, and what Carlton can expect with him stepping in as CEO. Plus, we try to make sense of why flipping the bird is suddenly in fashion after Dimma joined the trend… and copped a fine for it!

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AFL: Did Windhager cross the line with Daicos? Time to sack Voss?

Mon, 23 Jun 2025 05:53:00 -0000

This week, the team debates whether Marcus Windhager crossed the line with his tag of Nick Daicos. Plus, a look at Carlton's identity under Michael Voss, what the Dockers are doing well, and Joel Amartey's record-breaking outing (for all the wrong reasons).

Join Matt Walsh, Jake Michaels, and Champion Data's Christian Joly on the ESPN Footy Podcast.

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Red Time: Will Geelong’s ‘Kit out the Cattery’ idea pay off?

Wed, 18 Jun 2025 04:42:00 -0000

In this week’s episode, JB and Coxy dive into Geelong’s bold move to ‘white out’ GMHBA Stadium and ask whether it will spark a new trend or fall flat. Plus, they also explore how mid-season draftees are able to make an instant impact at clubs, whether conditions genuinely impact how players feel about playing somewhere, and they throw out a cheeky crowd prediction for this week’s blockbuster between GWS and Gold Coast.

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AFL: The teams hit hardest by injury (it's not who you think!)

Mon, 16 Jun 2025 06:36:00 -0000

This week we look at the Lions, and if it's time to worry about their premiership defence. We also delve into the teams hit hardest by injury by using a little-known Champion Data stat, and wonder if Thursday night footy is overdone.

Join Matt Walsh, Jake Michaels, and Champion Data's Christian Joly on the ESPN Footy Podcast.

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Red Time: Coxy's take on Ginni's taunt; why night Grand finals are inevitable

Wed, 11 Jun 2025 09:22:00 -0000

JB and Coxy react to the fallout from Jack Ginnivan’s cheeky pre-goal celebration, debating whether it was unnecessary taunting or just a bit of harmless fun, and reflect on the heated exchange between Max Gawn and Steven May.

They also deliver Part I of their short mid-season reviews, and dive into the importance of goalkicking accuracy.

Plus, the boys feel like a night Grand Final is inevitable, even if it’s not happening in 2025.

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AFL: The stats behind a bizarre round; Gawn-May and Tom Stewart unpacked

Tue, 10 Jun 2025 03:08:00 -0000

This week, we discuss the Steven May-Max Gawn blow-up, debate Tom Stewart's bump on Noah Anderson, and look at the stats behind a truly bizarre round of footy. Plus, should every team tag Nick Daicos?

Join Matt Walsh, Jake Michaels, and Champion Data's Christian Joly on the ESPN Footy Podcast.

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Red Time: Coxy's 'psyche out' technique; stop apologising for nothing!

Wed, 04 Jun 2025 08:07:00 -0000

In this week’s episode, JB and Coxy unpack the fallout from Wayne Milera’s ‘rabble’ comments and question why clubs still feel the need to apologise for player honesty. They also debate who the current face of the league is, and ask what Greg Swann’s first task should be in his new role at the AFL. Plus, they rank their favourite Big Freeze costumes of all time, ahead of the 11th edition.

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AFL: The Swans' biggest issues revealed; 'rabbles' in footy

Mon, 02 Jun 2025 05:50:00 -0000

This week, we discuss Sydney's drop off and Adelaide's rise into premiership contention, and deliver an update on 'the 45 kick' and control vs. chaos games. Plus, the biggest 'rabbles' in footy, and who is the 'face of the league'?

Join Matt Walsh, Jake Michaels, and Champion Data's Christian Joly on the ESPN Footy Podcast.

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Red Time: Mid-season trade period debate; AFL in the Olympics?!

Wed, 28 May 2025 05:40:00 -0000

On this week’s episode, Mason Cox and Jarryd Barca debate whether it’s time for a mid-season trade period in the AFL, and with the NFL voting to allow its players to compete in Olympic flag football, they dream up which footy players could take them on if Australia formed a team. Plus, Mason passionately questions whether the billion-dollar Tassie stadium will ever get off the ground.

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AFL: Jake issues TWO apologies! Plus the 'unbelievable' Ben King stat

Mon, 26 May 2025 05:29:00 -0000

This week, we look at the Demons' turnaround from their disastrous 0-5 start, how the Pies just keep fronting up, and why the Blues just can't score. Plus, Jake issues some apologies, and the Ben King stat that would have Fraser Gehrig blushing.

Join Matt Walsh, Jake Michaels, and Champion Data's Christian Joly on the ESPN Footy Podcast.

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Red Time: Should AFL, Tassie have an NHL-style expansion draft?

Wed, 21 May 2025 04:49:00 -0000

On this week’s episode, Mason Cox and Jarryd Barca ponder what concessions should be handed to Tasmania for their entry into the league, debate which positions on the field are the most valuable in the modern game, ask if the punishment always fits the crime when it comes to 50-metre penalties, and look ahead to a huge weekend of footy.

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AFL: Blowtorch on Bombers ... again; who is the league's best coach?

Mon, 19 May 2025 05:38:00 -0000

This week, the team looks at Essendon's horrific effort and their broader struggles, and debate who the best coach in the AFL is. Plus, metres gained records, losing streaks, and 'effective spoils'.

Join Matt Walsh, Jake Michaels, and Champion Data's Christian Joly on the ESPN Footy Podcast.

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Red Time: Coxy’s take on the umpire audio saga; AFL draft lottery, anyone?

Wed, 14 May 2025 23:43:00 -0000

On this week’s episode, Mason Cox, who was on the field when Lachie Schultz was concussed, gives his take on the umpire audio revelations that have the AFL under pressure. We also ponder whether the AFL should have a draft lottery after the wild results in the NBA, and ask if goal umpires should be allowed to pay free kicks. Plus, we rank our favourite Indigenous guernseys, and look ahead to a big round of footy.

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AFL: The game's most effective pressure player? It’s not who you think…

Mon, 12 May 2025 06:43:00 -0000

This week, the team unpacks a wild weekend of footy and looks at how close Nick Blakey came to breaking a unique record. Plus, Christian breaks down exactly what makes up a team's pressure rating and which players apply it the most. And what was the 'expected score' from Aaron Francis' miss from point-blank range?

Join Jarryd Barca, Rohan Connolly, and Champion Data's Christian Joly on the ESPN Footy Podcast.

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Red Time: AFL’s ‘baffling’ score reviews slammed; We need more trash talk

Wed, 07 May 2025 04:21:00 -0000

On this week’s episode, Mason Cox explains to Jarryd Barca the complexities of preparing for a game off a five-day break, while the boys discuss the ‘baffling’ score review system and are hellbent on ball-tracking technology being implemented in the game sooner rather than later.

Plus, how Ross Lyon’s brutal subbing of Hugo Garcia worked, and will the AFL and its fans ever fully embrace bold and brash personalities like they do in the NBA and NFL?

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AFL: Our 'fraud of the week'; unbreakable records; are the Dogs flag fancies?

Mon, 05 May 2025 05:46:00 -0000

This week, the team exposes Fremantle's 'Jekyll and Hyde' form after a preseason filled with expectation. Plus, the Bulldogs are hitting premiership metrics, some exclusive '45 kick' numbers, and is Jack Crisp's record unbreakable?

Join Matt Walsh, Jake Michaels, and Champion Data's Christian Joly on the ESPN Footy Podcast

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Red Time: Collingwood's ageless wonders & the AFL draft we'll never have...

Wed, 30 Apr 2025 08:52:00 -0000

On this week’s episode, Mason Cox and Jarryd Barca unpack the fallout from Paul Curtis’ three-match suspension, and ask whether the AFL should steal a page out of the NFL’s playbook and ‘glam up’ the draft. Plus, Mason takes us inside the habits and secrets that keep Steele Sidebottom and Scott Pendlebury defying age, and we have some bold takes in Don’t Be Surprised If…

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AFL: 2025's most improved players; 'zero disposal' club; Blues are back?!

Mon, 28 Apr 2025 05:33:00 -0000

This week, the team looks at the players who have improved the most in 2025, and those who have slid down the 100X rankings. Plus, more bellwether stats, the 'zero disposal' club, and are the Blues actually back?

Join Matt Walsh, Jake Michaels, and Champion Data's Christian Joly on the ESPN Footy Podcast.

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Red Time: Why Anzac guernseys matter; AFL finals shake up?

Wed, 23 Apr 2025 08:57:00 -0000

On this week’s episode, Mason Cox and Jarryd Barca dive into the public debate around Anzac guernseys -- are they a respectful gesture or becoming ‘too’ commercial? They also share their favourite designs revealed by clubs this year. Plus, they ask the question: should the AFL introduce its own 'play-in' system similar to those used in other sports around the world? And unpack the growing issue of social media trolls in footy -- how it affects players, and what can be done about it.

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AFL: Footy's 'bellwether' stats, Bontempelli's unreal return

Tue, 22 Apr 2025 02:48:00 -0000

This week, and with the election coming up, Christian looks at 'bellwether' stats, and the players feature the most. Plus, success stories of moving from midfield to half back, the fastest goals on record, and heaps more!

Join Matt Walsh, Jarryd Barca, and Champion Data's Christian Joly on the ESPN Footy Podcast.

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Red Time: AFL venue rankings; Fixing Melbourne

Wed, 16 Apr 2025 08:00:00 -0000

On this week's episode, Mason Cox and Jarryd Barca reveal their totally unqualified AFL venue rankings (sorry, ENGIE Stadium), unpack the Dees' struggles and how it could mirror Collingwood's 2021 season, and ask the question: are Gold Coast legit? Plus, they imagine the chaos of a Suns-Giants Grand Final, and each pick the team with the most to prove in Round 6.

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AFL: Best kicks in the league revealed; Hawks need to 'just shut up'?!

Mon, 14 Apr 2025 05:55:00 -0000

This week, we delve into the AFL's best kicks by looking into retention rates, look at where the Crows need to improve, and what's gone wrong for the Demons. Plus, do the Hawks need to shut up and play footy?

Join Matt Walsh, Jake Michaels, and Champion Data's Christian Joly on the ESPN Footy Podcast.

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Red Time: Mason Cox joins the show!

Wed, 09 Apr 2025 11:04:00 -0000

Red Time is back for season 2025! On this week’s episode, Mason Cox and Jarryd Barca unpack the rise of Sam Darcy and how defenders can stop him, and debate which rules in the AFL need tweaking.

Plus, we chat Bronx cheers, jumper clashes, and which side released the best Gather Round guernsey?

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AFL: 'The players can't win!' Plus, teams nailing 'premiership metrics'

Mon, 07 Apr 2025 05:39:00 -0000

This week on the podcast, Christian delves deeper into the premiership metrics now that most teams have a month of footy under their belt, while he also reveals more about the '45 kick' and speed of ball movement. Plus, coaches in the hot seat, and player gamesmanship.

Join Matt Walsh, Jake Michaels, and Champion Data's Christian Joly on the ESPN Footy Podcast.

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AFL: 'If he's your third best midfielder, you have the best midfield in the league'

Mon, 31 Mar 2025 04:45:00 -0000

This week, the team discusses Rhyan Mansell's ban, analyses Gold Coast's hot start and if it's sustainable, and looks at the Saints' turnaround offensively. Plus, wind-affected games, the 'second half Blues', and more.

Join Matt Walsh, Jake Michaels, and Champion Data's Christian Joly on the ESPN Footy Podcast.

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AFL: 'Disgraceful' Dons lacking defensively; clubs who use 'the 45 kick'

Mon, 24 Mar 2025 04:50:00 -0000

This week, the team analyses the underwhelming starts of Fremantle and Essendon, looks at some xScores stats and which teams use 'the 45 kick' the most, plus some other interesting nuggets on a number of teams.

Join Matt Walsh, Rohan Connolly, and Champion Data's Christian Joly on the ESPN Footy Podcast.

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AFL: 'There's no deficiency'; Jackson Archer deserves his ban

Mon, 17 Mar 2025 04:57:00 -0000

This week, the team looks at the strong performances of a number of debutants, unpacks Carlton's shock loss to Richmond, identifies the Hawks' changing game style, plus heaps more including the latest tribunal drama.

Join Matt Walsh, Jarryd Barca, and Champion Data's Christian Joly on the ESPN Footy Podcast.

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AFL: 'The back six is what will carry them to a premiership'; concerns over Pies mids?

Mon, 10 Mar 2025 06:20:00 -0000

This week, the team analyses the two Opening Round matches, and look at where each team stands after the weekend. Plus, is Nick Daicos as fit as he could be, and what mistakes did Dean Cox make in his coaching debut? And the return of 'who is it a bit week for?'"

Join Matt Walsh, Jake Michaels, and Champion Data's Christian Joly on the ESPN Footy Podcast.

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AFL: 'It's a big year for...'; what's new at Champion Data

Mon, 03 Mar 2025 06:09:11 -0000

The ESPN Footy Podcast BACK! This week, the team talks through new stats Champion Data will track this year, Jake reveals his top 10 players in the league, we give our season predictions, and we ask 'who is it a big year for?'

Plus, 'Is the hype justified or is it hyperbole?' returns.

Join Matt Walsh, Jake Michaels, and Champion Data's Christian Joly on the ESPN Footy Podcast

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AFL: ESPN's 25 best players of the last 25 years (Part 2)

Tue, 17 Dec 2024 20:00:00 -0000

ESPN's Jake Michaels and Rohan Connolly, along with Champion Data's Christian Joly count down the 25 best players to have pulled on the boots in the last 25 years. With so many superstars having graced the footy field over the past quarter of a century, it's no mean feat!

This is Part 2 of a two-part series.

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AFL: ESPN's 25 best players of the last 25 years (Part 1)

Mon, 16 Dec 2024 20:00:00 -0000

This is Part 1 of a two-part series.

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AFLW: It's Prelim Week! Plus a new start date

Thu, 21 Nov 2024 01:22:00 -0000

This week Isadora McLeay and Eleanor Brown talk about a big week ahead, including the W Awards, preliminary final weekend and how the weather will play a apart. As usual last week's games will be dissected, plus a new start date to the season, what difference will this make?

Tune in to find out all the AFLW latest!

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AFL: DRAFT SPECIAL! Club-by-club guide, who your club should pick

Mon, 18 Nov 2024 01:36:22 -0000

The team is back to talk all things 2024 AFL Draft, with ESPN expert Jasper Chellappah joining Matt Walsh and Jake Michaels to run through every club's picks and who they should be looking to select.

Join Matt Walsh, Jake Michaels, and Jasper Chellappah on the ESPN Footy Podcast.

ADEL: 05:45

BRIS: 11:00

CARL: 15:21

COLL: 20:32

ESS: 24:45

FREM: 28:39

GEEL: 31:35

GC: 35:18

GWS: 37:55

HAW: 40:40

MEL: 44:18

NM: 48:23

PA: 51:20

RICH: 55:00

STK: 1.02:15

SYD: 1.05:05

WCE: 1.07:25

WB: 1.11:10

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AFLW: Do the Tigers need to address their finals record?

Fri, 15 Nov 2024 04:21:00 -0000

This week Isadora McLeay and Elsa Brown look at week 1 of what could be the greatest finals series ever. Are the Hawks contenders or pretenders? Do Richmond need to address their finals record? Plus, the team dissect the 2024 All-Australian squad.

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AFLW: Finals Week 1 Preview

Fri, 08 Nov 2024 05:04:00 -0000

Can Adelaide fix their goal kicking? Is a Night Grand Final the way to go? Plus whose taking out the rising star? AFLW Finals have arrived, Isadora McLeay and Elsa Brown are here to preview the games!

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AFLW: Izzy Huntington and Madi Brazendale join the Pod!

Fri, 01 Nov 2024 06:40:00 -0000

This week Isadora McLeay and Elsa Brown are joined by GWS Stars; Izzy Huntington and Madi Brazendale. In a very fun podcast, the group look at round 10 highlights and answer the big questions for Round 11. Important topics are covered from the dream start time for the season to what you would do with $50,000. It is a must listen to finish off the final AFLW regular season game.

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AFLW: Who's winning the Grand Final right now?

Fri, 18 Oct 2024 06:01:00 -0000

This week Isadora McLeay and Elsa Brown celebrate the ending to the condensed fixturing, discuss some impending question left in the season such as; will the Suns win a game? Who is winning the Grand Final right now? Plus, the best Round 8 games dissected.

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AFLW: We look back at the week that was

Wed, 09 Oct 2024 06:47:00 -0000

This week Isadora McLeay and Elsa Brown look back at Round 6, including standout performances, must-watch games and more, plus look forward to Round 7.

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AFLW: Ellie Blackburn joins the Pod! Plus, what's up with the Suns?

Wed, 02 Oct 2024 02:04:37 -0000

This week Isadora McLeay and Elsa Brown are joined by their first special guest in Ellie Blackburn. They discuss why the Suns have gone backwards, and ask if the AFLW should do a Melbourne Gather Round during the Men's Grand Final week. Ellie also takes us through her premiership fancy and how the Bulldogs have turned it around.

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AFLGF: How the Lions dominated 'dire' Swans; Auskick snubs!

Sun, 29 Sep 2024 03:11:00 -0000

The ESPN Footy Podcast team looks at how Brisbane controlled the Grand Final to smash the Swans, discuss Sydney's capitulation, and give praise to the Lion Cubs for an outstanding decider.

Join Matt Walsh, Jake Michaels, and Champion Data's Christian Joly on the ESPN Footy Podcast.

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AFLW: Does the league need a floating fixture?

Wed, 25 Sep 2024 06:30:00 -0000

This week hosts Isadora McLeay and Elsa Brown look at the first week of a jampacked footy schedule, discuss some past games as well as put in their tips for the week. Plus some coaches got vocal this week as the team talk about whether it is time for the AFLW to think about a floating fixture off the back of Craig Starcevich's comments.

Join Isadora McLeay and Elsa Brown on the ESPN Footy Podcast.

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AFL: HUGE Grand Final preview - how the Swans and Lions can win

Tue, 24 Sep 2024 04:10:30 -0000

This week, the team wraps up an historic Brownlow count, dissect the prelims and rate Geelong and Port Adelaide's seasons, and jump into a massive Grand Final preview.

Join Matt Walsh, Jake Michaels, and Champion Data's Christian Joly on the ESPN Footy Podcast.

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ESPN’s huge Brownlow special: Top 10, team-by-team, best bets

Thu, 19 Sep 2024 01:59:19 -0000

In a special edition of the pod, Jake Michaels takes us through his Brownlow Medal predictor ahead of what is going to be an epic count, while he also breaks down team-by-team votes, explains what 'Brownlow Standards' are, and provides some surprises we might see on the night.

Join Jarryd Barca and Jake Michaels on the ESPN Footy Podcast.

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AFLW: Is it time to increase list sizes with the prevalence of injuries?

Wed, 18 Sep 2024 03:26:00 -0000

This week Isadora McLeay and Elsa Brown look back at the round that was and ahead to the beginning of condensed fixturing in AFLW. The team also looks at the significant injuries to star players after just three rounds, discuss whether list sizes should be increased, and much more!

Join Isadora McLeay and Elsa Brown on the ESPN Footy Podcast.

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AFL: Split opinions on prelims; Hinkley-Hawks drama 'so overblown'

Tue, 17 Sep 2024 03:34:00 -0000

This week, the team discusses Ken Hinkley's $20,000 fine and the Hawthorn drama, break down the two semifinal thrillers, and look ahead to the prelims (with some surprise tips!).

Join Matt Walsh, Jake Michaels, and Champion Data's Christian Joly on the ESPN Footy Podcast.

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AFLW: Does the new review system need to be altered for entertainment purposes?

Wed, 11 Sep 2024 06:39:00 -0000

This week on the ESPN AFLW Footy Pod Isadora McLeay and Eleanor Brown look at round 2 and some big talking points around the AFLW score review system as well as the saga surrounding Chloe Molloy’s season-ending ACL injury. The team also take a peek at some much watch games for Round 3 as season 2024 heats up.

Join Isadora McLeay and Elsa Brown on the ESPN Footy Podcast.

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'Isaac Heeney has been robbed!'; Port on straight sets watch

Tue, 10 Sep 2024 03:52:16 -0000

This week, the team breaks down the four finals from Week 1, and throw ahead to the semis. Plus, chaos vs. control, Isaac Heeney's insane game, the 'intoxicating' Hawks, and listener questions!

Join Matt Walsh, Jake Michaels, and Champion Data's Christian Joly on the ESPN Footy Podcast.

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AFLW: 'It's a third of the season!' Tribunal overhaul needed?

Wed, 04 Sep 2024 07:11:23 -0000

Isadora and Elsa look back at what was a big Round 1 of AFLW season. Covering blow-out games, rising stars, and stand out performers, as well as a big talking point - the fairness of suspension to AFLW players in the wake of Pie Tarni White's three-match ban. Plus, a peek at the week to come including the big Friday MCG game.

Join Isadora McLeay and Elsa Brown on the ESPN Footy Podcast.

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AFL: The case for a premier from outside top 4; the most under-pressure player for finals

Tue, 03 Sep 2024 03:13:00 -0000

This week, the team previews this week's four massive finals, and debate the liklihood of a premier from outside the top four. Plus, the player under the most pressure this finals series.

Join Matt Walsh, Jake Michaels, and Champion Data's Christian Joly on the ESPN Footy Podcast.

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AFLW: Big calls, and what to expect in Season 9

Wed, 28 Aug 2024 20:10:00 -0000

In the first AFLW episode of the year, the pod gets a bit of a shake-up with ESPN's Isadora McLeay and Western Bulldogs player Eleanor Brown in the hot seats. They discuss Season 9, and bring to the table some big preseason predictions, look at what's changed, and preview some Round 1 games to look forward to.

Join Isadora McLeay and Eleanor Brown on the ESPN Footy Podcast.

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AFL: Grading the non-finalists; who is the premiership favourite?

Tue, 27 Aug 2024 04:20:26 -0000

This week, the team looks at the final eight teams but struggle to settle on a flag favourite, while the non-finalists are graded, and the AFL's fixturing is in the firing line.

Join Matt Walsh, Jake Michaels, and Champion Data's Christian Joly on the ESPN Footy Podcast.

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Red Time: Reacting to Houston's 'harsh' ban; Players have too much power

Thu, 22 Aug 2024 03:15:17 -0000

On Red Time this week, Jake Michaels and Jarryd Barca react to Dan Houston's suspension, and ask whether clubs should have more power in the player movement space. Plus, they discuss the most under-pressure coaches heading into finals, the latest incident involving Matt Crouch and a spectator, and much more.

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AFL: The 'curse of winning the premiership'; HEATED AA debates

Tue, 20 Aug 2024 03:02:00 -0000

This week, we look at 'the curse of winning the flag', and who should be in the All-Australian side, plus Sam Darcy and Patrick Cripps love, Matt Rowell has FINALLY taken a contested mark, and Richmond's conundrum.

Join Matt Walsh, Jake Michaels, and Champion Data's Christian Joly on the ESPN Footy Podcast.

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Red Time: Are non-Vic clubs really disadvantaged?; Why culture is overrated

Thu, 15 Aug 2024 01:19:17 -0000

On Red Time this week, Jake Michaels and Jarryd Barca ask:

Which team least represents their current ladder position?

Is this the season we will see another premier come from outside the top four?

Does this season prove that non-Victorian clubs are not at a disadvantage?

Should this year be seen as a step forward for North Melbourne regardless of win-loss?

What is going wrong at Melbourne right now?

Does Carlton have a right to blame injuries if it misses out on finals in 2024?

Who should be the Brownlow favourite heading into the final fortnight?

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AFL: 'Expected scores’ reveals luckiest, unluckiest teams of 2024

Tue, 13 Aug 2024 03:27:34 -0000

This week, the team takes a deep dive into all things 'expected scores' to reveal which teams are lucky and unlucky, and which sides take the hardest shots on goal. Christian also looks at who the real contenders are (good news, Hawthorn fans!), while we chat chaos or control grand finals, Jordan Boyd's stat-less game, and heaps more.

Join Jarryd Barca, Jasper Chellappah, and Champion Data's Christian Joly on the ESPN Footy Podcast.

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Red Time: The AFL is making a mistake; This is Richmond's next move

Thu, 08 Aug 2024 01:39:26 -0000

On Red Time this week, Matt Walsh and Jarryd Barca discuss what the AFL is getting right and wrong when it comes to the Round 24 fixture release, and the potential introduction of a 'wildcard round'. Plus, they ponder who the All-Australian ruckman should be, ask who is the most improved player in the competition, look ahead to this weekend's matches, and much more!

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AFL: How Sydney has 'capitulated'; are finals more chaos or control?

Tue, 06 Aug 2024 02:47:00 -0000

This week, the team looks at Sydney's capitulation, Carlton's biggest frustrations, and Port's hot form. Plus, Dusty's retirement, control or chaos games in finals, and more.

Join Matt Walsh, Jarryd Barca, and Champion Data's Christian Joly on thre ESPN Footy Podcast.

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Red Time: The 'scariest' team in the AFL; A Pendles moment you forgot about

Thu, 01 Aug 2024 00:53:44 -0000

On Red Time this week, Matt Walsh and Jarryd Barca share their favourite Scott Pendlebury moments ahead of his 400th match this weekend, pick the team current top four sides would not want to come up against in finals, analyse the Blues, discuss whether footy on the Gold Coast will ever actually work, and much more!

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AFL: Do teams actually perform better in milestone matches?

Tue, 30 Jul 2024 03:08:00 -0000

This week, the team looks at milestone matches and whether teams perform better in them ahead of Scott Pendlebury's 400th. Plus an analysis of the 'form ladder' over the past six weeks, the new stats coming to Champion Data, and more!

Join Matt Walsh, Jarryd Barca, and Champion Data's Christian Joly on the ESPN Footy Podcast.

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Red Time: Coach of the year debate; Danger signs for the Blues?

Wed, 24 Jul 2024 23:46:39 -0000

On Red Time this week, Matt Walsh and Jarryd Barca discuss whether it's really that necessary for premiership fancies to finish top two, debate the biggest draft steals of the last decade, who the coach of the year is after 20 rounds, and plenty more!

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AFL: Pies must have 'tough conversation'; Swans keep slipping

Tue, 23 Jul 2024 02:40:00 -0000

This week, we look at Sydney's third loss in four weeks, but Jake isn't concerned, while Matt and Christian delve into Collingwood's list profile and discuss whether it's time to build for the future. Plus, another defender-turned-forward success story.

Join Matt Walsh, Jake Michaels, and Champion Data's Christian Joly on the ESPN Footy Podcast.

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Draft Special: New No. 1 emerges in expert rankings; Key prospects revealed

Thu, 18 Jul 2024 03:12:00 -0000

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!

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AFL: Each contender's biggest flaw; MRO no longer 'fit for purpose'

Tue, 16 Jul 2024 02:57:24 -0000

This week, we consider each contender's biggest flaw as the run home heats up. Plus, Christian looks at the players who love playing at home but not on the road, if the Bulldogs are a threat, and Jake explains why the MRO is no longer fit for purpose.

Join Matt Walsh, Jake Michaels, and Champion Data's Christian Joly on the ESPN Footy Podcast.

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Red Time: Brownlow 'fairness' debate; Simon Goodwin under 'extreme' pressure

Thu, 11 Jul 2024 01:55:39 -0000

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.

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AFL: Weird Champion Data stats; Dons' % - does it matter?

Tue, 09 Jul 2024 02:53:59 -0000

This week, we discuss 'Northball' and the identity forged since the bye, look at the race for the top four (and eight), and delve into the quirky stats which Champion Data records. Plus, some hard-to-believe stats involving percentage and the Bombers, and a whole lot more!

Join Matt Walsh, Jake Michaels, and Champion Data's Christian Joly on the ESPN Footy Podcast.

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Red Time: Ball tracking is long overdue; Dimma, Suns under 'massive pressure'

Thu, 04 Jul 2024 01:29:00 -0000

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.

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AFL: How the Dockers (and Tigers!) beat the Swans - is it the blueprint?

Tue, 02 Jul 2024 02:45:26 -0000

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, look at Collingwood's glaring issue, and discuss the Giants' decline.

Join Matt Walsh, Jarryd Barca, and Champion Data's Christian Joly on the ESPN Footy Podcast.

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Red Time: Is Sydney peaking too early?; North's new pass mark

Thu, 27 Jun 2024 03:03:50 -0000

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.

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AFL: How the Lions have turned it around; Dees bad AND unlucky

Tue, 25 Jun 2024 02:58:00 -0000

This week, the team looks at Brisbane's recovery from a poor start and how North Melbourne have turned the corner. Plus, where it's gone wrong for the Dees, the numbers behind Carlton (and Tom De Koning's) hot form, and more!

Join Matt Walsh, Jarryd Barca, and Champion Data's Christian Joly on the ESPN Footy Podcast.

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Red Time: The recruit of the year; Swans on upset alert

Thu, 20 Jun 2024 02:51:50 -0000

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?

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AFL: Teams with the best 'run of goals'; Bont's Brownlow revenge?

Tue, 18 Jun 2024 02:44:38 -0000

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 one of the all-time footy journeymen, more bye team analysis, and more!

Join Matt Walsh, Jarryd Barca, and Champion Data's Christian Joly on the ESPN Footy Podcast.

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Red Time: International Rules should be 'left in the past'; Celebrating Dusty

Thu, 13 Jun 2024 01:43:59 -0000

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!

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AFL: Crows' woes laid bare; analysing the bye teams

Tue, 11 Jun 2024 03:36:00 -0000

This week, we look at the Crows' 'unsustainable' numbers, the Hawks' excellent past six weeks, and look at how positions like 'winger' and 'general forward' are determined at Champion Data. Plus mid-season analysis on every bye team.

Join Matt Walsh, Jarryd Barca, and Champion Data's Christian Joly on the ESPN Footy Podcast.

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Red Time: We're still not convinced by these 'top eight' teams...

Thu, 06 Jun 2024 05:51:58 -0000

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 the long-term contract trend in the AFL. Plus, they look ahead to the Carlton-Essendon and Melbourne-Collingwood blockbusters.

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AFL: Could Daicos end up as GOAT? (hear us out!); Dees unpacked

Tue, 04 Jun 2024 03:16:00 -0000

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 on the league's best players, and we analyse the teams on the bye.

Join Matt Walsh, Jake Michaels, and Champion Data's Christian Joly on the ESPN Footy Podcast.

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AFL Mid-Season Draft special: Who was the steal of the draft?

Thu, 30 May 2024 05:28:30 -0000

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'?

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AFL: End of the two ruck era? Biggest 'turnover merchants' revealed

Tue, 28 May 2024 04:03:00 -0000

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, is Chad Warner worth $1.5 million per year?

Join Matt Walsh, Jake Michaels, and Champion Data's Christian Joly on the ESPN Footy Podcast.

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Red Time: Are AFL games too long?; A midseason trade period would be 'unfair'

Thu, 23 May 2024 01:38:06 -0000

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?

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AFL: All things 'running bounce'; just how good is Harley Reid?

Tue, 21 May 2024 03:29:00 -0000

This week, the team discusses Sydney's flag favouritism and how far the gap is between them and the 'next best' team is. Plus, we talk Harley Reid's start to his career, all things 'running bounce' after the Izak Rankine decision, Port's fast finish over Hawthorn, and more!

Join Matt Walsh, Jake Michaels, and Champion Data's Christian Joly on the ESPN Footy Podcast.

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Red Time: Curnow the greatest forward since...?; Thursday night footy debate

Thu, 16 May 2024 05:48:21 -0000

On Red Time this week, Jarryd and Jake debate Thursday night footy, ask where Charlie Curnow belongs when ranking the best modern day key forwards, discuss Todd Viney's comments about draft assistance, Chris Scott's umpiring criticism, and heaps more!

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AFL: We were wrong about the Bombers; 'Darwin Suns' analysed

Tue, 14 May 2024 02:52:44 -0000

This week, the team discusses the legitimacy of Essendon's finals push amid a hot run, plus we talk the 'Darwin Suns', Melbourne's front half woes, and even touch on the NBA Draft lottery.

Join Matt Walsh, Jake Michaels, and Champion Data's Christian Joly on the ESPN Footy Podcast.

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Red Time: Powell comments ‘pathetic’; who is the most underrated player?

Thu, 09 May 2024 05:31:03 -0000

On Red Time this week, Jarryd and Jake react to the breaking news that Wil Powell was handed a five-game ban for using an anti-gay slur, as well as reports the AFL is considering a proposal which would see non-playing players of a Grand Final-winning team be awarded a 'premiership ring'. Meanwhile, they also reveal this year's most underrated player, analyse this week's games, and much more!

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AFL: Top eight changes we'll see; best kicks from outside 50 revealed

Tue, 07 May 2024 03:42:54 -0000

This week on the ESPN Footy Podcast, Christian explains why Bayley Fritsch's goal was NOT the best of the weekend, analyses which players (current and past) are the best shots at goal from beyond the arc, and gives us an update on Scott Pendlebury's 10,000 possession record. The team also debate how many changes we will see to the top eight from here, while Luke Beveridge and Matt Owies both come under the spotlight ... and not for good reason.

Join Jarryd Barca, Jake Michaels, and Champion Data's Christian Joly on the ESPN Footy Podcast.

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Red Time: Who is the current face of the AFL?

Thu, 02 May 2024 05:41:44 -0000

On Red Time this week, 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!

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AFL: The five best players of the season; It's time to scrap the draw

Tue, 30 Apr 2024 03:45:00 -0000

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, have you ever seen the 'pressure gauge' graphic on footy broadcasts and wondered how it works? Christian helps us break it all down.

Join Jarryd Barca, Jake Michaels, and Champion Data's Christian Joly on the ESPN Footy Podcast.

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Red Time: Harley Reid vs. Nick Daicos debate; will North win a game?

Wed, 24 Apr 2024 20:30:00 -0000

On Red Time this week, Jarryd and Jake discuss which player they would rather have out of Harley Reid and Nick Daicos, ask if North Melbourne could become the first winless team since 1964, revisit Dimma's bullish comments about the Suns' list, and heaps more!

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AFL: Latest Toby Greene debate; The game's luckiest team revealed

Tue, 23 Apr 2024 03:25:00 -0000

The ESPN Footy Podcast team are split on the Toby Greene bump, while they dissect the current state of umpiring, and consider giving more credit to Stephen Silvagni for his list management efforts at the Blues. Plus, Christian has taken a deep dive into 'expected scores', and it's fair to say there are some VERY lucky teams...

Join Jarryd Barca, Jake Michaels, and Champion Data's Christian Joly on the ESPN Footy Podcast.

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Red Time: Is it time to ban Anzac guernseys?; The AFL's most underwhelming player

Thu, 18 Apr 2024 06:59:53 -0000

On Red Time this week, Jarryd and Jake ask whether it's poor form for clubs to release Anzac guernseys when they don't play on the day, discuss if we should still celebrate courageous acts following Nathan Murphy's medical retirement, and dissect Charlie Cameron's tribunal hearing. Plus, which player is severely underperforming?

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AFL: The three teams nailing Champion Data's premiership metrics

Tue, 16 Apr 2024 03:37:24 -0000

Now all teams have played five games the ESPN Footy Podcast team looks at which teams are nailing the premiership metrics. Plus we chat Jason Dunstall, and if it's time to change Brownlow eligibility, and a heap more.

Join Matt Walsh, Jake Michaels, and Champion Data's Christian Joly on the ESPN Footy Podcast.

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Red Time: 'Grubby' Dees' terrible optics; should Gulden have taken 10 years?

Thu, 11 Apr 2024 05:29:00 -0000

On Red Time this week, Matt and Jake discuss Melbourne's 'grubby' decision to challenge Kysaiah Pickett's ban, plus they debate who is worth 10 millions over 10 years, look at how West Coast can knock off the Tigers, and heaps more.

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AFL: Why Bombers are 'bottom four' material; best teams at scoring late goals

Tue, 09 Apr 2024 06:53:03 -0000

This week, the team analyses the Jekyll and Hyde Bombers, look at the kings of red time goals, and uncover some very quirky Gather Round stats. Plus, is Clarko the man to really lead North out of the mire, and should Ollie Wines be trade bait?

Join Matt Walsh, Jake Michaels, and Champion Data's Christian Joly on the ESPN Footy Podcast.

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Red Time: Genuine contenders ranked; does the AFL have a 'streaker' problem?

Thu, 04 Apr 2024 05:02:18 -0000

This week on Red Time, we discuss which teams are showing signs of being genuine contenders, and whether the Tigers should trade Tom Lynch, while we also chat Gather Round, the Eagles and hindsight with Harley Reid, footy's spate of pitch invaders, and more.

Join Matt Walsh and Jake Michaels on Red Time, on the ESPN Footy Podcast.

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AFL: Shots from free kicks - teams and players the umps love

Tue, 02 Apr 2024 01:51:14 -0000

This week, we look at the teams and players who kick the most goals from free kicks, plus the interstate sides with the best records at Adelaide Oval, plus discussion on Port's unbelievable loss, Scott Pendlebury's fine, and the latest on why the Crows are struggling.

Join Matt Walsh, Jake Michaels, and Champion Data's Christian Joly on the ESPN Footy Podcast.

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Red Time: Explosive AFL drug claims; Would Richmond regret these trades?

Wed, 27 Mar 2024 19:30:00 -0000

This week on Red Time, ESPN's Jarryd Barca and Jake Michaels discuss bombshell drug claims that were aired in parliament during the week, share why Peter Wright was stiff to be suspended, and debate where Tom Hawkins sits as a 21st century key forward. Plus, some decisions at Tigerland are put under the spotlight, and do North Melbourne truly deserve a marquee fixture?

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AFL: Swans leading the newest trend; Pies lacking hunger or just too old?

Tue, 26 Mar 2024 02:20:44 -0000

This week, the team looks at the Swans' hallmarks and why they might be leading a new trend in footy, while we also discuss what's gone wrong with the Pies. Plus, questions from listeners, Isaac Heeney's incredible start to the year, and much more.

Join Matt Walsh, Jake Michaels, and Champion Data's Christian Joly on the ESPN Footy Podcast.

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Red Time: ‘Most overpaid player in the AFL’; Butters vs. Rozee debate

Thu, 21 Mar 2024 04:50:07 -0000

This week on Red Time, ESPN's Jarryd Barca and Jake Michaels debate whether or not the Eagles should have delisted Andrew Gaff and ask if the Bulldogs are wasting Marcus Bontempelli's prime, while the insufficient intent rule also comes under fire.

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AFL: Assessing the 0-2 Grand Finalists; Dogs 'just aren't that good'

Tue, 19 Mar 2024 02:00:40 -0000

This week, the team looks at where last year's Grand Finalists are getting beaten, while Christian takes us through the definition and examples of a clanger. Plus, a heated debate on where the Bulldogs are at after their big loss to the Dees.

Join Matt Walsh, Jake Michaels, and Champion Data's Christian Joly on the ESPN Footy Podcast.

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Red Time: Why the Cats will decline in 2024; Early heated AA debate

Thu, 14 Mar 2024 05:05:06 -0000

This week on Red Time, ESPN's Jarryd Barca and Jake Michaels debate Harry McKay's goal kicking and Geelong's 2024 prospects, quash the Collingwood 'premiership hangover' talks, and name their surprise All-Australian selections for the season.

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AFL: How Dimma is using his 'shiny new toys', MRO fails again

Tue, 12 Mar 2024 02:07:00 -0000

This week, the team breaks down every Opening Round result, and looks at how Dimma is using his 'shiny new toys'. Plus the MRO gets a clip for not setting a strong example in the Opening Round, and a debutant's goal celebration come under fire.

Join Matt Walsh, Jake Michaels, and Champion Data's Christian Joly on the ESPN Footy Podcast.

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Red Time: Our Essendon confidence meter; Are the Pies being disrespected?

Thu, 07 Mar 2024 05:01:01 -0000

Welcome to Red Time! In the first episode, ESPN's Jarryd Barca and Jake Michaels break down the Jimmy Webster suspension, share their concerns with the Bombers, analyse Adelaide's 2024 pass mark, and ask who the new Tasmania team should target as marquee recruits.

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AFL: What clubs have tried in preseason, plus list quirks and Jimmy Webster

Tue, 05 Mar 2024 04:26:25 -0000

This week, we chat the truncated preseason and whether it's really worth analysing from a statistical point of view, while Christian brings a number of list quirks to the table. Plus, the team talks concussion and Jimmy Webster.

Join Matt Walsh, Jarryd Barca, and Champion Data's Christian Joly on the ESPN Footy Podcast.

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AFL: What's new at Champion Data; Jake's 50 best players explained!

Mon, 26 Feb 2024 20:01:00 -0000

In the first episode of the ESPN Footy Podcast for season 2024, the team discusses what is new at Champion Data with Christian Joly, including some new and revised stats, while Jake gets needled after releasing his 50 best players article on Monday. Plus, we put our reputations on the line with our BIG calls of the year.

Join Matt Walsh, Jake Michaels, and Champion Data's Christian Joly on the ESPN Footy Podcast.

(Thanks to the Seven Network and Fox Footy for the audio in the intro)

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AFL: Who is on every club's Mount Rushmore? (PORT-WB)

Thu, 11 Jan 2024 19:10:00 -0000

In an offseason, three-part special, Matt and Jake are joined by Rohan Connolly to discuss an interesting question: who is on each club's 'Mount Rushmore'? That is, who are the four 'faces of the club', the most iconic names to pull on the guernsey? The rules? Players only (sorry, Kevin Sheedy at Essendon), stats aren't everything, and current players are definitely eligible.

Agree? Disagree? Well, the beauty is, there's no right or wrong answers!

This episode covers Port Adelaide, Richmond, St Kilda, Sydney, West Coast Eagles, and Western Bulldogs.

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AFL: Who is on every club's Mount Rushmore? (GEEL-NM)

Sun, 07 Jan 2024 19:10:00 -0000

Agree? Disagree? Well, the beauty is, there's no right or wrong answers!

This episode covers Geelong Cats, Gold Coast Suns, GWS Giants, Hawthorn, Melbourne, and North Melbourne.

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AFL: Who is on every club's Mount Rushmore? (ADEL-FREM)

Thu, 04 Jan 2024 19:10:00 -0000

Agree? Disagree? Well, the beauty is, there's no right or wrong answers!

This episode covers Adelaide, Brisbane Lions, Carlton, Collingwood, Essendon, and Fremantle.

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AFLW: Lions roar to second flag; Koenen's stellar performance

Tue, 05 Dec 2023 01:43:42 -0000

The AFLW edition of the ESPN Footy Podcast is back for Season 8! The team talks about Brisbane's Grand Final victory over North Melbourne, the Lion's unbelievable pressure, Jenna Bruton's untimely injury, Bre Koenen's complete best on ground performance, and plenty more.

Join Marissa Lordanic and Imogen Evans on the ESPN Footy Podcast.

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AFLW: BIG Grand Final preview; MonCon wins BnF

Tue, 28 Nov 2023 07:23:51 -0000

The AFLW edition of the ESPN Footy Podcast is back for Season 8! The team talks about Geelong and Brisbane's spicy prelim final and the nail biter between North Melbourne and the Adelaide Crows. We look ahead to this weekend's Grand Final `between the Kangaroos and Lions and dissect the winners from the W Awards!

Join Marissa Lordanic and Imogen Evans on the ESPN Footy Podcast.

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AFLW: Dees out in straight sets, another Crows-Lions GF incoming?

Wed, 22 Nov 2023 06:36:03 -0000

The AFLW edition of the ESPN Footy Podcast is back for Season 8! The team talks about The Crows dismantling of the Swans, what's next for Sydney, Melbourne's straight sets exit, and how Geelong held on. Plus a preview of the preliminary finals and some chat about two coaching departures.

Join Marissa Lordanic, Sarah Burt, Isadora McLeay, and Imogen Evans on the ESPN Footy Podcast.

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AFL: Draft Special in the brand new studio!

Fri, 17 Nov 2023 04:48:00 -0000

ESPN's draft expert Japser Chellappah joins Matt Walsh and Jake Michaels in a massive draft preview special in the new ESPN studio, but, as with all new adventures, it doesn't happen without a couple of teething issues! Check out the broadcast on the ESPN Australia socials!

Join Matt Walsh, Jake Michaels and Jasper Chellappah on this week's ep on the ESPN Footy Podcast.

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AFLW: was that North's greatest ever win?

Wed, 15 Nov 2023 08:49:34 -0000

The AFLW edition of the ESPN Footy Podcast is back for Season 8! The team talks about Brisbane's close win over Adelaide, Sydney's history-making victory, how Geelong will go without Chloe Scheer, and ask whether or not the Kangaroos win over Melbourne was their greatest ever. Plus a preview of all the semifinals.

Join Marissa Lordanic, Sarah Burt, Isadora Mcleay, and Imogen Evans on the ESPN Footy Podcast.

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AFLW: Crazy top 4 stats, huge finals preview

Thu, 09 Nov 2023 02:50:05 -0000

The AFLW edition of the ESPN Footy Podcast is back for Season 8! Join Marissa Lordanic and Imogen Evans to dissect everything from Round 10. The team talks about Brisbane's massive win over Melbourne, the Top 8 coming down to the final game of the season, and preview all four of the finals coming up.

Join Marissa Lordanic and Imogen Evans on the ESPN Footy Podcast.

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AFLW: The craziest, closest run home to finals ever!

Tue, 31 Oct 2023 11:40:17 -0000

The AFLW edition of the ESPN Footy Podcast is back for Season 8! Join Sarah Burt and Isadora Mcleay to dissect everything from Round . The team talks about St Kilda's surprising win over the Lions, the thriller between the Crows and Roos, and what this all means heading into Round 10 and the finals.

Join Sarah Burt and Isadora Mcleay on the ESPN Footy Podcast.

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AFLW: Is an 18-team, 10-round season fair?

Tue, 17 Oct 2023 05:28:00 -0000

The AFLW edition of the ESPN Footy Podcast is back for Season 8! Join Marissa Lordanic, Sarah Burt and Isadora Mcleay to dissect everything from Round 7. The team talks about Michael Prior's comments about the fairness of the AFLW fixture, how attendance could lengthen the season, the ACLs on the weekend, and preview two enormous clashes in Round 8.

Join Marissa Lordanic, Sarah Burt, and Isadora Mcleay on the ESPN Footy Podcast.

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AFLW: Are the Crows in the box seat for the flag?

Thu, 12 Oct 2023 01:11:00 -0000

The AFLW edition of the ESPN Footy Podcast is back for Season 8! Join Marissa Lordanic and Sarah Burt to dissect everything from Round 6. The team talks about the Crows massive win over the Dees and how they did it, the Lions inaccuracy, and what happens to players who are just outside the 21.

Join Marissa Lordanic and Sarah Burt on the ESPN Footy Podcast.

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AFL: Draft latest, including combine review and fresh intel

Tue, 10 Oct 2023 01:00:30 -0000

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, plus we discuss the last couple of weeks of big footy news.

Join Matt Walsh, Jake Michaels, and Jasper Chellappah on the ESPN Footy Podcast.

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AFLW: are the players or the AFL responsible for raising the standards?

Wed, 04 Oct 2023 00:41:20 -0000

The AFLW edition of the ESPN Footy Podcast is back for Season 8! Join Marissa Lordanic, Isadora Mcleay, and Imogen Evans to dissect everything from Round 5. The team talks about the halfway point of the season and what that means for players and teams, debate if the AFL or the players are more responsible for raising the competition's standards, and preview a huge clash between Melbourne and the Adelaide Crows.

Join Marissa Lordanic, Isadora Mcleay, and Imogen Evans on the ESPN Footy Podcast.

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AFL: Breaking down the Pies' thrilling win; Auskick kid snubs

Sun, 01 Oct 2023 02:12:16 -0000

In a huge washup episode, we break down the ins and outs of 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.

Join Matt Walsh, Jake Michaels, and Champion Data's Christian Joly on the ESPN Footy Podcast.

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AFL: Prelim reviews; Grand Final preview; Brownlow chat

Tue, 26 Sep 2023 03:07:57 -0000

Massive episode this week, as we break down the two prelims, look at what the losers need to do to take the next step, and preview a massive Grand Final with some interesting statistical quirks. Plus, we indulge Jake with eight or nine minutes of Brownlow chat. Plus, some listener questions, and another round of 'hype or hyperbole'.

Join Matt Walsh, Jake Michaels, and Champion Data's Christian Joly on the ESPN Footy Podcast.

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AFL: Brownlow special! Who wins, 'Brownlow Standards' and more!

Wed, 20 Sep 2023 21:15:00 -0000

On a special edition of the podcast, Jake Michaels and Champion Data's Christian Joly take us through their Brownlow predictors ahead of a massive count, while we also try and nail down the "Brownlow Standards" and what type of game (be it high disposals, high clearances, more goals) polls the best.

Join Matt Walsh, Jake Michaels, and Christian Joly on the ESPN Footy Podcast.

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AFLW: Rise of the Gold Coast Suns?

Wed, 20 Sep 2023 06:04:16 -0000

The AFLW edition of the ESPN Footy Podcast is back for Season 8! Join Marissa Lordanic, Sarah Burt, and Imogen Evans to dissect everything from Round 3. The team talks about the Suns impressive win over the Pies and what this means for Gold Coast, Izzy Huntington's return from her ACL injury, Jas Garner's big Friday night, the unstoppable Dees, and look ahead to Round 4.

Join Marissa Lordanic, Sarah Burt, and Imogen Evans on the ESPN Footy Podcast.

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AFL: Straight sets dissected; one team is lucky to be in the prelims

Tue, 19 Sep 2023 03:39:11 -0000

This week, we break down the two semifinals shocks, and look at where it went wrong for the Dees and Power, while we also preview the two prelims, and make the case for the Blues and the Giants to cause an upset. Plus, a rant on TV coverage of finals, Kane Cornes cops a whack, and a whole lot more!

Join Matt Walsh, Jake Michaels, and Champion Data's Christian Joly on the ESPN Footy Podcast.

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AFLW: Rule changes = higher scores?

Tue, 12 Sep 2023 05:14:27 -0000

The AFLW edition of the ESPN Footy Podcast is back for Season 8! Join Marissa Lordanic and Sarah Burt, as well our second debutant, GWS player Isadora Mcleay, to dissect everything from a huge Round 2 of the AFLW season. The team talks about Kate Hore, Chloe Scheer, Jamie Stanton and all the other standout individual performers from the round, the impact of the rule changes on scoring, and look ahead to Round 3.

Join Marissa Lordanic, Sarah Burt, and Isadora Mcleay on the ESPN Footy Podcast.

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AFL: Maynard debate boils over; the case for straight sets exits...

Tue, 12 Sep 2023 03:01:14 -0000

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. Plus, two massive semis previews, and we get to more listener questions!

Join Matt Walsh, Jake Michaels, and Champion Data's Christian Joly on the ESPN Footy Podcast.

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AFLW: back-to-back for the Dees?; Sydney coach's spicy comments

Thu, 07 Sep 2023 04:03:32 -0000

The AFLW edition of the ESPN Footy Podcast is back for Season 8! Join Marissa Lordanic and Sarah Burt, as well as newbie, Collingwood player, Imogen Evans, to dissect everything from a massive Round 1 of the AFLW season. The team talks about the Dees impressive showing, how to bounce back from a loss in such a short season, the drama Sydney coach Scott Gowans stoked, and look ahead to Round 2.

Join Marissa Lordanic, Sarah Burt, and Imogen Evans on the ESPN Footy Podcast.

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AFL: Huge finals previews, X-factors, draft latest with Jasper Chellappah

Tue, 05 Sep 2023 01:06:15 -0000

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 now the offseason is upon us for 10 teams.

Join Matt Walsh, Jake Michaels, and Champion Data's Christian Joly on the ESPN Footy Podcast.

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AFL: 'World-first' stats, bottom 10 analysis, AA squad chat, AFLW, and MORE!

Tue, 29 Aug 2023 03:01:43 -0000

This week, the team judges which bottom 10 sides they're bullish on, while we also look at the updated "premiership standards" report, debate some of the inclusions (and snubs) of the All-Australian squad, and chat AFLW ahead of the season launch. Plus, Charlie Curnow praise, some wild 'world-first' stats, and a whole heap more!

Join Matt Walsh, Jake Michaels, and Champion Data's Christian Joly on the ESPN Footy Podcast.

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AFL: Score review crisis; is 'finals footy' really different?

Tue, 22 Aug 2023 02:51:47 -0000

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. Plus, we chat the Bulldogs, Dons, and a heap more in a massive episode!

Join Matt Walsh, Jake Michaels, and Champion Data's Christian Joly on the ESPN Footy Podcast.

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AFL: Breaking down Tim English's botched kick-in; retiring star overrated?!

Tue, 15 Aug 2023 02:58:00 -0000

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 this week's slate of must-win games, plus Jake comes with some big takes on retiring stars.

Join Matt Walsh, Jake Michaels, and Champion Data's Christian Joly on the ESPN Footy Podcast.

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AFL: Why every team in the top 4 is suddenly vulnerable

Tue, 08 Aug 2023 03:30:56 -0000

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, discuss the role of taggers, and unpack a massive round for the Brownlow Medal fans. Plus, Jake takes aim at fans 'celebrating' Nick Daicos' injury.

Join Matt Walsh, Jake Michaels, and Champion Data's Christian Joly on the ESPN Footy Podcast.

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AFL: Does an NBA-style +/- stat work in footy? Buddy retirement chat

Tue, 01 Aug 2023 02:32:00 -0000

This week, we reflect on Lance Franklin's legendary career, discuss the best kicks on their non-dominant foot, and look at which travelling teams fare the best at GMHBA Stadium, while Christian brings to the table some stats similar to an NBA's 'plus/minus' stat - but does it really work in the AFL? That and a heap more in a massive episode!

Join Matt Walsh, Jake Michaels, and Christian Joly on the ESPN Footy Podcast.

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AFL: The teams nailing 'premiership standards'; pressure factor explained

Tue, 25 Jul 2023 01:51:05 -0000

This week, we look at the 'middle of the pack' teams nailing the premiership standards, explain how pressure factor is measured, and look at the Rising Star race, while we discuss Aaron Cadman's season with a lens towards the future, and ask whether Justin Longmuir is the man most under the pump out west.

Join Matt Walsh, Jake Michaels, and Champion Data's Christian Joly on the ESPN Footy Podcast.

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AFL: The comp's most dangerous kicks, priority picks, wildcard rounds

Tue, 18 Jul 2023 02:54:57 -0000

It's a massive episode this week, and the team debates whether there's merit in expanding the finals given the tight race for the eight, Christian looks at who the competition's most dangerous kicks are, we weigh up the pros and cons of priority picks (or assistance packages), and a whole lot more.

Join Matt Walsh, Jake Michaels, and Champion Data's Christian Joly on the ESPN Footy Podcast.

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AFL: The 'four-quarter performance' myth; Stuart Dew reaction

Tue, 11 Jul 2023 02:46:43 -0000

This week, the team discusses the dismissal of Stuart Dew, while Christian Joly looks at the old wives' tale of playing a 'four-quarter performance', we look at league-wide consistency of performances by positions (stick with us on that one!) and heaps more!

(Please excuse a few dodgy audio gremlins, too!)

Join Matt Walsh, Jarryd Barca, and Champion Data's Christian Joly on the ESPN Footy Podcast.

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AFL: Dees slumping - still contenders? Why wouldn't Swans use their sub?

Tue, 04 Jul 2023 02:22:59 -0000

This week, the team analyses the Demons' form slump and wonder if they're still premiership contenders, while we also look at Sydney's decision not to use their sub, praise Port and the Pies' seasons, and a whole lot more!

Join Matt Walsh, Jarryd Barca, and Champion Data's Christian Joly on the ESPN Footy Podcast.

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AFL: 𝘞𝘩𝘺 West Coast is this bad; Jake and Christian butt heads on AA

Tue, 27 Jun 2023 02:34:20 -0000

This week, we look at the reasons behind the Eagles' dire situation, and discuss the importance of James Sicily (and Tex Walker), while Jake and Christian get animated about All-Australian eligibility. That, plus chat about Dimma, the Suns' biggest game since Ablett, and a whole lot more!

Join Matt Walsh, Jake Michaels, and Champion Data's Christian Joly on the ESPN Footy Podcast.

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AFL: Who are the league's most effective tacklers?

Tue, 20 Jun 2023 03:38:00 -0000

This week on the pod, Champion Data's Christian Joly dissects the art of tackling and reveals which players apply them best, while the team analyses Tim Taranto's hot run of form, the disappointing Suns, and ask which teams currently in the top eight could fall out come September.

Join Jarryd Barca, Jake Michaels, and Christian Joly on the ESPN Footy Podcast.

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AFL: The 'worst MRO week ever'; best performances in milestone games

Tue, 13 Jun 2023 02:53:43 -0000

This week, the team analyses a confusing week for the MRO and tribunal, Christian runs through some stats showing which teams are nailing their chances (hint: it isn't Carlton), we look at the best performances in milestone games, and a bunch more in a massive episode!

Join Matt Walsh, Jake Michaels, and Champion Data's Christian Joly on the ESPN Footy Podcast.

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AFL: De Goey bump; listener Qs; Blues almost as bad as West Coast?!

Tue, 06 Jun 2023 02:29:42 -0000

This week, the team looks at the Jordan De Goey bump (and associated by-play), Christian dissects the Blues' dire scoring stats and the difference between the Crows at home and on the road, and we answer a bunch of listener questions.

Join Matt Walsh, Jake Michaels, and Champion Data's Christian Joly on the ESPN Footy Podcast.

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AFL: All things intercept marks; Freo's revival; players who have regressed

Tue, 30 May 2023 02:26:49 -0000

This week, in "the Sicily episode", the team discusses the importance of intercept marks amid a surge of talented interceptors, Christian looks at the numbers behind Freo's impressive month of footy, Jake takes aim at the MRO's inconsistency, and Matt makes a case for a mid-season trade period.

Join Matt Walsh, Jake Michaels, and Champion Data's Christian Joly on the ESPN Footy Podcast

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AFL: Most improved players; Dimma departs; Eagles' biggest issue

Tue, 23 May 2023 02:43:21 -0000

This week, Christian looks at the league's most improved players in 2023, we analyse Damien Hardwick's tenure at Richmond, discuss the perfect storm which has left the Eagles in their current predicament, and play another round of "is the hype justified or is it hyperbole?"

Join Matt Walsh, Jake Michaels, and Champion Data's Christian Joly on the ESPN Footy Podcast.

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AFL: Best players in 'revenge games'; draft lottery debate; Swans struggles

Tue, 16 May 2023 02:17:31 -0000

This week, the team looks at the merits of a 'draft lottery' and if it could work in the AFL, we look at what has happened to the Swans (and if it can all be blamed on injuries), while we also discuss the players who nailed the ‘revenge game' - the first game back against their old club. Plus a whole heap more!

Join Matt Walsh, Jake Michaels, and Champion Data's Christian Joly on the ESPN Footy Podcast.

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AFL: Blues in strife, accuracy stats, booing, and Ratings Points explained

Tue, 09 May 2023 02:36:00 -0000

This week on the podcast, the team chats the AFL's most disappointing team (Carlton), discuss accuracy, ask why Lance Franklin is being booed, and Matt and Jake throw a curly one at Christian involving Ratings Points and Josh Dunkley.

Join Matt Walsh, Jake Michaels, and Champion Data's Christian Joly on the ESPN Footy Podcast.

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AFL: The Grand Final curse is back; chatting Harley Reid and the AFL Draft

Tue, 02 May 2023 02:56:00 -0000

This week on the pod, the boys are joined by Jasper Chellappah to chat all things draft (and consensus No. 1 pick Harley Reid), we look at the Gil succession plan with Andrew Dillon and break down every Round 7 result, while Christian reminds us of a bizarre stat involving teams that get spanked in Grand Finals.

Join Matt Walsh, Jake Michaels, and Champion Data's Christian Joly on the ESPN Footy Podcast.

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AFL: Boring Blues, dismal Dockers, Ross Lyon, and hard-to-believe stats

Wed, 26 Apr 2023 03:01:25 -0000

This week on the podcast, we discuss the disappointing Dockers, and if the Blues can get out of their 'boring' hole, while Christian brings to the table some unbelievable stats about Collingwood, Nick Daicos, and the Saints. Plus, should knees to the head in speccie attempts be reportable?

Join Matt Walsh, Jake Michaels, and Champion Data's Christian Joly on the ESPN Footy Podcast.

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AFL: The importance of winning the post-clearance contested possession differential

Tue, 18 Apr 2023 02:49:05 -0000

This week on the podcast, the team discusses Adelaide's strong form and finals chances, Gather Round as a whole, Jake puts the heat on Stuart Dew, oh, and bare with us as we discuss the importance of winning the post-clearance contested possession differential as opposed to the pre-clearance differential.

Join Matt Walsh, Jake Michaels, and Champion Data's Christian Joly on the ESPN Footy Podcast.

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AFL: Behind St Kilda's steamrolling start, the worrying tale of two Lions teams

Tue, 11 Apr 2023 03:02:06 -0000

This week, as the Saints continue to notch up victories, the boys take a look at the impact of master tactician Ross Lyon and his defensive strategy. The team also analyse the Lions' inconsistency away from home, and look ahead to next week's Gather Round, debating whether the concept is robbing Victorian crowds.

Join Matt Walsh, Jake Michaels, and Champion Data's Christian Joly on the ESPN Footy Podcast.

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AFL: Accuracy at near-worst levels; why we're not worried about the Cats

Tue, 04 Apr 2023 03:01:00 -0000

This week, the team analyses the downturn in set-shot accuracy across the competition. With reigning premiers Geelong currently sitting at 0-3, the boys discuss which of their role players aren't firing, but also why they aren't ruling them out too soon. We also go through each club's telling stat from the week, and we ask if players should front up at post-match press conferences.

Join Matt Walsh, Jake Michaels, and Champion Data's Christian Joly on the ESPN Footy Podcast.

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AFL: What 2-0 (and 0-2) means for finals chances; 'sirengate', concussion, and more

Tue, 28 Mar 2023 01:17:12 -0000

This week the team discusses the niche rules regarding sirens following North's win over the Dockers. Nathan Broad reignites the concussion debate, with some of the guys making some big calls. Footy tipping is officially in full swing, and if you want to feel good about your scores listen to find out how bad some tippers really are. Plus, we look at all the stats for the 0-2 and 2-0 teams.

Join Matt Walsh, Jarryd Barca, and Champion Data's Christian Joly on the ESPN Footy Podcast.

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AFL: Heated concussion debate; the key stat for every team from Round 1

Tue, 21 Mar 2023 01:47:57 -0000

This week on the pod, Christian brings a new segment to the table in which he looks at the key stat from every team in their match from the weekend. Jarryd and Matt debate the AFL's attitude towards concussion in footy after a week of dangerous incidents, and we ask which side had the week's worst loss. (Hint: it was Freo)

Join Matt Walsh, Jarryd Barca, and Champion Data's Christian Joly on the ESPN Footy Podcast.

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AFL: Our BIG preseason predictions for the flag, spoon, biggest risers and more

Tue, 14 Mar 2023 01:46:00 -0000

In this week's podcast, the team runs through their final preseason predictions, including who they think will win the flag, the Brownlow, the wooden spoon, and much more. Plus, Jake declares Richmond the team to beat -- and Dusty back -- while Christian is bullish on the Giants' prospects.

Tune in to the ESPN Footy Podcast, with Matt Walsh, Jake Michaels, and Champion Data's Christian Joly.

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AFL: New coaches and their gameplans; one player to watch from every team

Tue, 07 Mar 2023 01:40:00 -0000

The ESPN Footy Podcast is back for another year, and this week, Matt, Jake, and Christian chat the changing gameplans of clubs with new coaches, Jake responds to feedback from his Best 50 Players article, we look at the 'coaching pressure power rankings', while Christian brings to the table one new player from each club to keep an eye on in 2023.

Join Matt Walsh, Jake Michaels, and Champion Data's Christian Joly on the ESPN Footy Podcast.

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AFL: The 50 best players going into 2023

Sun, 05 Mar 2023 19:30:00 -0000

The team is back for 2023! In a cheeky bonus episode before we really get going, Jake reveals the 50 BEST players in the AFL - taking into account form, difficulty of position played, impact, stats, and more! Christian and Matt are also back to keep him in check and challenge what's sure to be a controversial list!

Listen to the ESPN Footy Podcast, with Matt Walsh, Jake Michaels, and Champion Data's Christian Joly.

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AFLW: Bad housewarming guests; Dees finally win the flag

Mon, 28 Nov 2022 20:00:00 -0000

This week the team review the AFLW Grand Final and dissect how Melbourne won their first and flag and where things went wrong for the Lions, chat about the Daisy narrative, Tayla Harris finally getting her premiership, and how to assess Brisbane's legacy after a third grand final defeat.

Join Sarah Burt, Anna Harrington, and Marissa Lordanic on the ESPN Footy Podcast.

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AFL: HUGE AFL Draft preview with ESPN expert Chris Doerre

Tue, 22 Nov 2022 20:00:00 -0000

The ESPN footy pod team are joined by draft expert Chris Doerre ahead of next week's 2022 AFL Draft, taking a look at every club's greatest list needs and which prospects fit the bill. Plus, what do the Giants do with the first overall pick?

Join Matt Walsh, Jarryd Barca, and Chris Doerre on the ESPN Footy Podcast.

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AFLW: Destination Springfield; season over for Crows and Roos

Tue, 22 Nov 2022 01:59:00 -0000

This week the team analyse the two grand finalists, Melbourne and Brisbane, chat about what Adelaide and North Melbourne can take out of their respective seasons, drop some cheeky predictions for the Grand Final and the Best and Fairest, and weigh in on the Grand Final venue.

Join Marissa Lordanic and Sarah Burt on the ESPN Footy Podcast.

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AFLW: Is a Lions-Dees GF a given?; Not doom and gloom for semifinal losers

Wed, 16 Nov 2022 00:44:00 -0000

This week the team analyses why both Richmond and Collingwood can take a host of positives out of season seven, chat about why a Melbourne-Brisbane premiership decider could be all but a certainty, and weigh in on the current Grand Final venue 'nonsense'.

Join Marissa Lordanic and Sarah Burt on the ESPN Footy Podcast.

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AFLW: How did they get the scheduling so wrong?

Wed, 09 Nov 2022 02:00:31 -0000

This week, the team looks towards two massive semifinal clashes - including the saga surrounding Richmond's fixture against the Kangaroos - analyse Fremantle's decision to part ways with head coach Trent Cooper, and more!

Join Marissa Lordanic and Anna Harrington on the ESPN Footy Podcast.

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AFLW: The closest finish in AFLW history?; HUGE finals preview

Thu, 03 Nov 2022 02:11:22 -0000

This week on the pod, the team discuss the most chaotic draw of the season between the Roos and Tigers, the 0.3% that separated the Demons from the minor premiership, and go in-depth on this week's four mouth-watering finals match-ups.

Join Marissa Lordanic and Sarah Burt on the ESPN Footy Podcast.

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AFLW: North have blown the finals race wide open; previewing a MASSIVE final round

Wed, 26 Oct 2022 04:59:23 -0000

This week, we talk about the closeness of the Crows vs. Cats game, discuss what North's win over the Pies means for both sides, chat about who is in the box seat for the minor premiership (the answer will not surprise you), and look ahead to the big games of Round 10.

Join Marissa Lordanic and Anna Harrington on the ESPN Footy Podcast.

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AFL: Who your club should take with their first draft pick; huge trade and free agency review

Mon, 17 Oct 2022 05:59:00 -0000

Matt, Jake, and Christian are joined by ESPN's AFL Draft expert Chris Doerre to break down the trade and free agency period just gone, and look ahead to next month's draft by taking every club's first pick and matching it to a potential draftee.

Join Matt Walsh, Jake Michaels, Christian Joly, and Chris Doerre on the ESPN Footy Podcast.

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AFLW: A rousing battle for fourth; will Prespakis top the league again?

Tue, 11 Oct 2022 05:22:54 -0000

This week on the pod, the team talk about the surprise packet that is Hawthorn and the gripping battle for fourth spot between Collingwood and the Kangaroos, while they ponder whether Maddy Prespakis can take out the league best and fairest award despite the Bombers' disappointing run of form.

Join Marissa Lordanic, Sarah Burt and Anna Harrington on the ESPN Footy Podcast.

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AFLW: Can any team outside the eight play finals? Probably not...

Thu, 06 Oct 2022 02:45:25 -0000

This week, Marissa and Anna ponder whether the top eight is already set with four rounds to come, while they chat Chelsea Randall, and look ahead to a big Round 7.

Join Marissa Lordanic and Anna Harrington on the ESPN Footy Podcast.

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AFLW: Adelaide's blowout win a cause for concern?

Wed, 28 Sep 2022 06:07:18 -0000

This week on the podcast, the team delves into Round 5's lockouts and what Adelaide's record winning margin means for the league and women's game as a whole, while they also chat Richmond's surprising win over Brisbane, and a whole lot more ahead of a bumper Round 6!

Join Marissa Lordanic and Sarah Burt on the ESPN Footy Podcast.

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AFL: Classy Cats salute (and how!); Sydney's worst performance in 20 years?

Sun, 25 Sep 2022 03:05:00 -0000

This week, Rohan Connolly joins the team to break down Geelong's huge win over Sydney in the 2022 AFL Grand Final, while Christian brings some stats to the table which aren't great listening for Swans fans. Plus we debate the future of daytime Grand Finals, some interesting Norm Smith voting, and whether all players in a flag campaign should get a medal.

Join Matt Walsh, Jake Michaels, Rohan Connolly, and Champion Data's Christian Joly on the ESPN Footy Podcast.

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AFL: What the stats say about the GF; oily arms and legacy discussions

Thu, 22 Sep 2022 05:55:00 -0000

In the lead-up to the Grand Final, we look at the two Grand Finalists and break down where each team can win the big one, Christian Joly from Champion Data offers a statistical slant to proceedings, we debate the legacies of Patrick Dangerfield and Lance Franklin, and talk merits of oiling one's arms.

Join Matt Walsh, Jake Michaels, and Champion Data's Christian Joly on the ESPN Footy Podcast.

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AFLW: Who is the best player in the game? Blues' deja vu pain

Wed, 21 Sep 2022 23:35:00 -0000

This week on the podcast, the team ponder whether Monique Conti is the best player in the game right now, analyse Brisbane's superior season to date, laud the league's young guns who continue to impress, and much more!

Join Marissa Lordanic and Anna Harrington on the ESPN Footy Podcast.

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AFL: Where to for Lions, Pies; goal of the year farce

Tue, 20 Sep 2022 04:45:00 -0000

In another HUGE episode of the ESPN Footy Podcast, we dissect Geelong and Sydney's preliminary final triumphs, analyse how both Brisbane and Collingwood can take the next step in 2023, talk the farce that was Sam Draper's goal of the year, and much more!

Join Jarryd Barca, Jake Michaels, Rohan Connolly and Champion Data's Christian Joly on the ESPN Footy Podcast.

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AFL BONUS: Brownlow special with ESPN and Champion Data's picks!

Wed, 14 Sep 2022 21:00:00 -0000

In a special Brownlow edition of the ESPN Footy Podcast, Jake Michaels digs into his book of secrets to bring you all the wisdom you need to know ahead of the AFL's night of nights. Not to be outdone, Christian Joly from Champion Data has brought his company's view to the party - just which players feature on both lists? Where is some value? Find out here! If you choose to gamble, do so responsibly.

Join Matt Walsh, Jake Michaels, and Champion Data's Christian Joly on the ESPN Footy Podcast.

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AFLW: Minute's silence controversy; will the Lions or Dees reign supreme?

Wed, 14 Sep 2022 04:45:10 -0000

This week on the podcast, the team address the minute's silence situation, talk about the thrilling draw between the Power and Blues, look ahead to perhaps an early Grand Final preview between Brisbane and Melbourne, and more!

Join Marissa Lordanic and Sarah Burt on the ESPN Footy Podcast.

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AFL: Dissecting the Demons disaster; huge prelim previews

Tue, 13 Sep 2022 04:22:48 -0000

In a massive episode of the podcast, we break down where the semifinals were won and lost, debate whether a one-match ban for Jarrod Berry is a fair outcome, while Christian Joly from Champion Data looks at where it all went wrong for Melbourne this season. We also preview the two big prelims, and a whole lot more!

Join Jarryd Barca, Jake Michaels, Rohan Connolly and Christian Joly on the ESPN Footy Podcast.

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AFL: 'Straight sets' on the cards after 'best ever' week of finals footy?

Tue, 06 Sep 2022 04:08:00 -0000

This week on the podcast, the team discusses one of the most entertaining weeks of footy in recent memory, talk the ARC troubles and break down which team in more likely to fall in straight sets - Collingwood or Melbourne. Plus a whole lot more!

Join Matt Walsh, Jake Michaels, and Champion Data's Christian Joly on the ESPN Footy Podcast.

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AFLW: Doubleheaders debate, injuries again taking their toll

Mon, 05 Sep 2022 23:34:00 -0000

This week on the podcast, Marissa and Sarah discuss a horror weekend for knee and lower leg injuries, look at Freo's unwanted record, point out how poor accuracy can really hurt a team's chances of winning, and debate whether doubleheaders with men's games are worthwhile...

Join Marissa Lordanic and Sarah Burt on the ESPN Footy Podcast.

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AFL: HUGE finals previews, 'Mr. Septembers', offseason footyisms

Tue, 30 Aug 2022 03:31:00 -0000

This week, the team breaks down every final and lay it all on the line with our big finals calls, we look at the players who really step up in finals compared to the home-and-away season, discuss some offseason 'footyisms' and a whole lot more.

Join Matt Walsh, Jake Michaels, and Champion Data's Christian Joly on the ESPN Footy Podcast.

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AFLW: Only three teams can win the flag?

Tue, 30 Aug 2022 03:24:00 -0000

In this week's episode, Anna Harrington is back on deck, and joins Marissa Lordanic and Sarah Burt to dissect everything from a massive Round 1 of the AFLW season. The team talks the flag credentials of the Dees, Lions and maybe the Crows, the move of Essendon vs. Hawthorn to Marvel and why it was a good call, and how the the expansion sides really impressed first up despite the results.

Join Marissa Lordanic, Sarah Burt, and Anna Harrington on the ESPN Footy Podcast.

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AFL: Most improved players, Brownlow preview, Pies praise, and more!

Tue, 23 Aug 2022 03:50:00 -0000

It's a MASSIVE episode of the ESPN Footy Podcast, with the team talking the Blues-Pies thriller, the league's most improved players, the season's best clashes, some quirky end-of-season stats, the Dayne Zorko sledge, and a whole lot more.

Join Matt Walsh, Jake Michaels, and Champion Data's Christian Joly on the ESPN Footy Podcast.

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AFL: The league's biggest 'confidence players'; Daicos vs. Walsh's first year

Tue, 16 Aug 2022 03:30:00 -0000

This week on the podcast, the team dives into 'confidence players' after a Reddit thread showed Max King's accuracy dives if he misses his first shot for the game, while Jake wonders if Nick Daicos or Sam Walsh has had a better 'first year'. We also praise Richmond's revival from a shocking three weeks, and even ask if they can win the flag...

Join Matt Walsh, Jake Michaels, and Champion Data's Christian Joly on the ESPN Footy Podcast.

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AFLW: We DUB thee, Season 2022 ... 2.0

Tue, 16 Aug 2022 01:11:11 -0000

We're BACK! Marissa Lordanic is here along with ESPN's boom new recruit Sarah Burt to bring you their preseason predictions and a massive team-by-team preview of season 7 of the women's game and chat all things AFLW 2022 2.0. Say that five times really quickly...

Join Marissa Lordanic and Sarah Burt on the ESPN Footy Podcast.

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AFL BONUS: Essendon special with Rohan Connolly; Clarkson latest

Mon, 15 Aug 2022 05:21:00 -0000

Rohan Connolly joins Matt Walsh and Jake Michaels to dissect the Essendon latest, after it was reported president Paul Brasher was stepping down. They discuss the looming shadow cast by Alastair Clarkson, and how the Bombers found themselves in such a mess. And is RoCo planning a rival ticket?

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AFL: Each club's X-factor going into finals; are the Dees done?

Tue, 09 Aug 2022 03:36:00 -0000

This week on the podcast, we discuss Collingwood and Melbourne's run home, name every finalists biggest X-factor ahead of September, look at which teams will snag the last couple of spots in the eight, shine a light on some insane Maurice Rioli Jr stats, and discuss the latest news coming out of the Crows and the Power.

Join Matt Walsh, Jake Michaels, and Champion Data's Christian Joly on the ESPN Footy Podcast.

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AFL: 'Massively disappointing' Blues on the brink of disaster

Tue, 02 Aug 2022 03:30:00 -0000

This week, the team lament's Carlton's loss to Adelaide which leaves the Blues' finals hopes hanging in the balance, pay tribute to some of the high-profile retirees, and look at which teams are and are not nailing the premiership metrics.

Join Matt Walsh, Jake Michaels, and Champion Data's Christian Joly on the ESPN Footy Podcast.

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AFL: Have the Pies been lucky? And surprising stats about draws

Tue, 26 Jul 2022 03:23:00 -0000

This week we break down the draw between Richmond and Fremantle and Noah Balta's big error, look at if Collingwood has been lucky or if they've mastered late-game footy, look at medical subs and their future, and if Melbourne have blown a top four berth.

Join Matt Walsh, Jake Michaels, and Champion Data's Christian Joly on the ESPN Footy Podcast

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AFL: Richmond fans - DO NOT listen to this podcast; Sam Draper's GOTY (or not?)

Tue, 19 Jul 2022 03:13:00 -0000

This week on the podcast, we look at Richmond's capitulation to North Melbourne and uncover some really dirty stats, while Christian looks at Essendon's resurgence, and we praise a young Pie and a young Swan, but the MRO cops a whack for its decision to ban Will Hayes for a perfectly good tackle.

Join Matt Walsh, Jake Michaels, and Champion Data's Christian Joly on the ESPN Footy Podcast

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AFL: Quirky after-the-siren winner stats; how are the Cats still good?!

Tue, 12 Jul 2022 03:38:15 -0000

This week on the podcast, the team breaks down North's sacking of David Noble, while Christian looks at how the Cats are contenders yet again, and we discuss the Suns' big win, the ladder logjam, some quirky 'after-the-siren' stats and more.

Join Matt Walsh, Jake Michaels, and Champion Data's Christian Joly on the ESPN Footy Podcast.

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AFL: Is North Melbourne the worst side Champion Data has ever seen?

Tue, 05 Jul 2022 04:26:00 -0000

This week on the podcast, we discuss North Melbourne's current woes and where they rank historically. We also dissect year's most attractive out of contract players, and Champion Data breaks down the best brother combinations in recent history.

Join Jarryd Barca, Jake Michaels, and Champion Data's Christian Joly on the ESPN Footy Podcast.

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AFL: The case for and against a send-off rule; wildest venue hoodoos in history

Tue, 28 Jun 2022 04:17:46 -0000

This week on the podcast, we discuss Tom Stewart's bump on Dion Prestia and debate the idea of introducing a send-off rule. We also dissect what went wrong for several finals contenders in Round 15, Christian breaks down venue hoodoos, and we name our recruits of the year.

Join Jarryd Barca, Jake Michaels, and Champion Data's Christian Joly on the ESPNFooty Podcast.

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AFL: Josh Dunkley talks Jordan De Goey, Bailey Smith, mental health and more

Tue, 21 Jun 2022 03:38:52 -0000

This week on the podcast, Josh Dunkley joins us to discuss the role social media plays in mental health, the fallout from Jordan De Goey's trip to Bali and teammate Bailey Smith's struggles, while Christian explains 'elite' ratings and why Champion Data isn't responsible for your failing multi.

Join Matt Walsh, Jarryd Barca and Christian Joly on the ESPN Footy Podcast.

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AFL: North's biggest issue (it ain't Horne-Francis); time to ditch the floating fixture

Tue, 14 Jun 2022 03:49:45 -0000

This week on the podcast, we discuss the 'reopening' of season 2022 now Melbourne is back in the pack, while we also dissect the Jason Horne-Francis situation and look at North's wider issues. Christian breaks down where Port Adelaide has gone backwards, while we also discuss Bailey Smith and the illicit drugs policy, Thursday night footy, and more.

Join Matt Walsh, Rohan Connolly, and Champion Data's Christian Joly on the ESPN Footy Podcast.

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AFL: Why some contenders have taken a hit; who could be the next 'Will Brodie'?

Tue, 07 Jun 2022 04:04:00 -0000

In this week's episode, we take a look at the contenders and where they're going well or wrong, while we make the case for a Suns finals berth, look to the state leagues for the nextt trade bargain like Will Brodie, and discuss the future of Taylor Walker. That an much more this week on the pod!

Join Matt Walsh, Jarryd Barca, and Champion Data's Christian Joly on the ESPN Footy Podcast.

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AFL: How to beat the Dees; when is a player 'in their prime'?

Tue, 31 May 2022 10:02:00 -0000

This week, the team breaks down Freo's win over Melbourne and looks at how other teams can look to beat the Dees, while Christian takes us through when a player 'peaks' in their career, while we discuss Buddy, players having a renaissance, and Chris Doerre joins us to talk the mid-season draft!

Join Matt Walsh, Jake Michaels, and Champion Data's Christian Joly on the ESPN Footy Podcast.

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AFL: The list profile most primed for success; the 'concerning' Matt Rowell stat

Tue, 24 May 2022 03:40:00 -0000

In this episode of the pod, we look at one team with a list profile that looks incredibly healthy, discuss the struggling sides in Western Australia, uncover the concerning stat surrounding Matt Rowell, and chat umpires and how the AFL can help them do their job. Plus another round of #AskChampionData questions and MUCH more. It's a doozy.

Join Matt Walsh, Jake Michaels, and Champion Data's Christian Joly on the ESPN Footy Podcast.

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AFLW: 202fast2furious

Sat, 21 May 2022 00:45:49 -0000

In an AFLW CBA special, Marissa, Marnie, and Anna talk through the details of the newly-signed AFLW CBA, lament the short, 10-game season, and discuss what the pay rise means for players and the move towards professionalisation.

Join Marissa Lordanic, Marnie Vinall, and Anna Harrington on the ESPN Footy Podcast.

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AFL: 'Rotten' Bombers need change from the top; #AskChampionData Qs answered

Tue, 17 May 2022 04:12:33 -0000

This week on the podcast, Rohan Connolly joins the team to discuss Essendon's horror week on the track, and what needs to be done to fix it, while Christian Joly answers your #AskChampionData questions. We also touch on the Suns' win, where to next for Geelong, and how some teams can get 'lucky' with injuries.

Join Matt Walsh, Rohan Connolly, and Champion Data's Christian Joly on the ESPN Footy Podcast.

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AFL: How the Dees compare to recent 'dynasty teams'; 'unusual stats' leaders

Tue, 10 May 2022 03:19:00 -0000

This week on the podcast, the team breaks down Melbourne's dominant run and compares it to recent dynasty sides in Geelong, Hawthorn, and Richmond, while Christian Joly from Champion Data highlights the leaders in some unusual and left-field stat columns. We also debate whether Patrick Cripps is the runaway Brownlow favourite, discuss Richmond's return to form, and play another fun round of 'Something I Noticed'...

Join Matt Walsh, Jake Michaels, and Christian Joly on the EPSN Footy Podcast.

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AFL: West Coast's worst is 'yet to come'; MRO got Lewis Young ban right

Tue, 03 May 2022 03:15:00 -0000

This week on the podcast, Jarryd Barca subs in for Jake, and the team talks West Coast (the worst is yet to come), Brisbane and the return of the 'Gabbatoir', and why selling games is fraught with danger, while we also chat the MRO, the Hawks under Sam Mitchell, Tom Stewart's weird 'metres gained' anomaly, and whether the AFL is nervous about the JackJumpers' success.

Join Matt Walsh, Jarryd Barca and Champion Data's Christian Joly on the ESPN Footy Podcast.

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AFL: The stat with a 93% win rate; small forwards are 'wired different'

Tue, 26 Apr 2022 03:02:00 -0000

This week, the team looks at some of the league's best characters and notice a trend, while Christian looks at the impact of small or 'general' forward, we wonder if Geelong is too reliant on the Hawkins/Cameron duo, show Luke Breust some love, discuss the Crows' rebuild, compare Darcy Parish and Callum Mills' days, and a whole lot more! And excuse Jake's language on this one at one point!

Join Matt Walsh, Jake Michaels, and Champion Data's Christian Joly on the ESPN Footy Podcast.

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AFL: Blues, Saints, Dockers - only TWO are contenders

Tue, 19 Apr 2022 03:42:41 -0000

In this week's episode of the podcast, we discuss umpire dissent and where the next step is for players and umpires, discuss why one of Carlton, Fremantle, and St Kilda is NOT a contender, and look at a few interesting xScore nuggets from the week gone by.

Join Matt Walsh, Jake Michaels, and Champion Data's Christian Joly on the ESPN Footy Podcast.

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AFL: Defining a 'premiership window'; discussing Gill's legacy

Tue, 12 Apr 2022 04:16:00 -0000

This week on the pod, we look at Gillon McLachlan's resignation as AFL CEO and what his greatest achievement has been, talk more expected scores (xScore) nuggets, try to define and measure a 'premiership window', and discuss the Taylor Walker dilemma.

Join Matt Walsh, Jake Michaels, and Champion Data's Christian Joly on the ESPN Footy Podcast.

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AFLW: The Crows' dynasty - amazing but will it last? Plus offseason latest

Mon, 11 Apr 2022 23:35:00 -0000

This week on the podcast, we dissect what happened in the AFLW Grand Final and talk Adelaide's dynasty, we ask 'where to next?' for the Crows and Dees, talk timeslots, AND talk about some expansion and trade news (but finished recording before the Maddy Prespakis/Georgia Gee to Essendon - typical!)

Join Marissa Lordanic, Marnie Vinall, and Anna Harrington on the ESPN Footy Podcast

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AFLW: Massive Grand Final preview; an ode to Emily Bates

Thu, 07 Apr 2022 08:41:00 -0000

This week on the podcast, the team break down what is set to be a huge Grand Final and analyse the strengths and weaknesses of the Crows and Demons, and chat all things W Awards after Emily Bates' historic win.

Join Marissa Lordanic, Anna Harrington and Marnie Vinall on the ESPN Footy Podcast.

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AFL: The 'rise of momentum' fallacy; Port's flag hopes done?

Tue, 05 Apr 2022 03:37:00 -0000

This week on the podcast, we look at Port Adelaide's chances of winning the flag this season, debunk the myth that 'momentum' is playing a bigger part in footy in 2022, and discuss which players will never have to buy a beer again, after Jordan Dawson's Showdown heroics. Plus, Marnie Vinall joins us to talk the AFLW Grand Final as well.

Join Matt Walsh, Jake Michaels, and Christian Joly on the ESPN Footy Podcast.

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AFLW: The 'full circle moment' of Dub at the 'G; big prelim previews!

Fri, 01 Apr 2022 00:18:00 -0000

This week on the podcast, we do a quick review of the Brisbane-Collingwood qualifier, heap some praise on Orla O'Dwyer, preview the two big prelims, and talk about the significance of the first AFLW game at the MCG!

Join Marissa Lordanic and Marnie Vinall on the ESPN Footy Podcast.

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AFL: 'Expected scores' had a WILD week; Buddy the GOAT?

Tue, 29 Mar 2022 02:53:00 -0000

This week on the podcast, Rohan Connolly joins the team, which chats Buddy, uncontested possessions and their demise, the bizarre round of 'expected scores', and some dodgy ruck free kicks. Meanwhile, Matt continues the crusade against yellow balls during the day, Rohan laments the lack of goalkicking practise, and much more!

Join Matt Walsh, Jake Michaels, and Champion Data's Christian Joly on the ESPN Footy Podcast.

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BONUS: Dissecting all things #Buddy1000

Sat, 26 Mar 2022 06:25:00 -0000

In this bonus episode of the ESPN Footy Podcast, it's just a little serotonin hit, as Matt Walsh, Jake Michaels, and Jarryd Barca dissect all things Lance Franklin after he booted his 1000th goal on Friday night.

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AFLW: Full-on finals chat - all things Roos-Dockers and Pies-Lions

Thu, 24 Mar 2022 05:37:29 -0000

Anna Harrington's back on the pod, and joins Marissa Lordanic and Marnie Vinall to talk about the Freo and North game, look ahead to the Pies-Lions game, and chat about how Collingwood are navigating this COVID interruption. Plus, Marnie discusses her chat with Essendon's first AFLW signing, Georgia Nanscawen.

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AFL: Don't get used to higher scoring just yet; Dons in strife?

Tue, 22 Mar 2022 02:30:00 -0000

In this week's episode, we discuss praise the high-scoring round of footy, with the caveat that it might not last. We also chat about some record-breaking Round 1 performances, delve into (and overreact to) the Dons' dirty day, debate the league's best rivalry, and much more!

Join Matt Walsh, Jake Michaels, and Christian Joly on the ESPN Footy Podcast.

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A frank chat about respect, and women in footy (and sports) media

Fri, 18 Mar 2022 04:55:00 -0000

In an emergency episode we didn't really want to have to record, Marissa Lordanic and Marnie Vinall discuss the wider issues at play in the saga involving a Fox Footy journalist, Luke Beveridge, and another, innocent third party. We talk about the cultural and environmental issues ingrained in sports media coverage, and the flashpoint and way forward this disappointing saga offers.

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AFLW: Finalist 'vibe checks' and breaking down the matchups!

Wed, 16 Mar 2022 20:00:00 -0000

In this episode of the ESPN Footy Podcast, Marissa Lordanic and Marnie Vinall discuss this week's finals and get a vibe check on the six finalists (though of course we recorded it just before the news broke of Collingwood's COVID outbreak!), while we also chat Ash Riddell's ridd-iculous feat, Jess Wuetschner's decision to look after her mental health, and look at the non-finalists' seasons.

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AFL: Our BIG calls for 2022; what the contenders must do

Tue, 15 Mar 2022 02:27:00 -0000

In this week's episode of the ESPN Footy Podcast, Matt, Jake, and Christian run through their preseason predictions and give their big calls for the year, Christian breaks down what perennial contenders Port Adelaide, Brisbane, and Geelong (and the Bulldogs!) must do to contend in 2022, and much, much more!

Join Matt Walsh, Jake Michaels, and Champion Data's Christian Joly on the ESPN Footy Podcast.

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AFLW SPECIAL: Lauren Arnell talks finals, next season, and more!

Mon, 14 Mar 2022 04:46:28 -0000

In a special, bonus episode of the ESPN Footy Podcast, former league star and premiership-winning Lion Lauren Arnell joins Marissa Lordanic and Marnie Vinall to discuss all things AFLW finals, next season's potential August start, and much more!

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AFLW: Next season in AUGUST? Analysing the run into finals

Thu, 10 Mar 2022 04:24:19 -0000

This week on the pod, we chat about the week's results and look forward to the last round and finals, discuss the potential season start move to August and who the winners and losers would be, plus we touch on the Dees' big score and why that might have come about.

Join Marissa Lordanic and Marnie Vinall on the ESPN Footy Podcast.

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AFL: The teams with changing gameplans; coaches most under pressure

Tue, 08 Mar 2022 02:51:02 -0000

Matt and Jake from ESPN -- and Christian from Champion Data -- are back to discuss all things AFL in their first podcast for the year!

They touch on the coaches most under pressure heading into 2022, what each new coach is bringing to the table, ask why players are getting suspended in preseason, and much, much more!

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AFLW: Ebony Marinoff on her 50th game; discussing Daisy Pearce's coaching prospects

Wed, 02 Mar 2022 21:30:00 -0000

In this week's episode we're joined by special guest and Adelaide star Ebony Marinoff who chats to us ahead of her 50th AFLW game! We also speak about a quality Indigenous Round, Sabrina Frederick's impressive return for the Pies, and Daisy Pearce's links to several coaching gigs.

Join Marissa Lordanic and Marnie Vinall on the ESPN Footy Podcast.

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Matt, Jake and Christian are back to cover the AFL from March 8!

Mon, 28 Feb 2022 01:47:40 -0000

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AFLW: Praising 'veteran' Tayla Harris; the downside to expansion

Wed, 23 Feb 2022 22:24:00 -0000

In this week's episode we chat about the engrossing comebacks from the Dees and Dogs, contrast it with talking about what's going on with the Saints and Giants after their goalless weekend, heap praise on some young 'veterans' like Tayla Harris, and there's a bit more chat about the semi-pro thing after the AFLPA's call for professionalism by 2026.

Join Marissa Lordanic, Marnie Vinall, and Anna Harrington on the ESPN Footy Podcast.

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AFLW: The 'semi-pro' league needs to go; summer arvos aren't for footy

Thu, 17 Feb 2022 01:38:00 -0000

This week on the podcast, Harro is back and we're talking about how the Dogs and Crows game became an instant classic. We have some grievences though: What's going on at the Blues? Why are we playing in the middle of the afternoon in summer? And why is the competition still semi professional?

Join Marissa Lordanic, Marnie Vinall, and Anna Harrington on a massive episode of the ESPN Footy Podcast.

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AFLW: Some huge drought-breaking wins, discussing WA's border

Thu, 10 Feb 2022 02:52:00 -0000

This week on the podcast, we chat about inaccurate kicking, how important a mobile forward line is, the drought-breaking wins for a few clubs, and the border situation with the WA teams.

Join Marissa Lordanic and Marnie Vinall on the ESPN Footy Podcast.

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AFLW: How the ladder is taking shape, top 4 discussion

Thu, 03 Feb 2022 05:25:38 -0000

It's been another massive round (literally, it went on so long!) of footy, and this week on the podcast we discuss how the ladder is starting to take shape, the likely top four and who is challenging for the flag, as well as ACL injuries (again), and the complicated case of Haneen Zreika.

Join Marissa Lordanic and Marnie Vinall on the ESPN Footy Podcast.

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AFLW: Chatting good defence; players coming back from COVID

Thu, 27 Jan 2022 08:50:55 -0000

This week on the podcast, we chat about the Cats and Pies strong defensive efforts, Zimmie Farquahson, players coming back from Covid, and have a yarn about all the pride round stories that emerged.

Join Marissa Lordanic and Marnie Vinall this week on the ESPN Footy Podcast.

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AFLW: The Prespakis Cup, the importance of depth, and more

Tue, 18 Jan 2022 22:47:38 -0000

This week, we gush about the Prespakises(? or Prespaki? Let us know!), discuss how important depth is especially in COVID times, and why a good forward line is what's separating the contenders from the rest of the pack.

Join Marissa Lordanic, Marnie Vinall, and Anna Harrington on the ESPN Footy Podcast.

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AFLW: ACL heartbreak, MonCon-mentum, and who impressed us most

Thu, 13 Jan 2022 01:37:00 -0000

This week on the ESPN Footy Podcast, the team discusses the elephant in the room - another spate of heartbreaking ACL injuries to some of the league's biggest stars, while we also touch on Monique Conti's influence at the Tigers, Carlton's 50-metre penalty woes, a new segment, and more!

Join Marissa Lordanic, Marnie Vinall, and Anna Harrington on the ESPN Footy Podcast.

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AFLW: Massive team previews, season predictions and more!

Wed, 05 Jan 2022 22:10:00 -0000

In the first AFLW episode of the ESPN Footy Podcast, Marissa Lordanic, Anna Harrington, and Marnie Vinall take you through every team ahead of a huge season launch, while they also give their predictions for the major awards. Get up to date with all the latest news, team prospects and more ahead of Round 1.

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The ESPN Footy Podcast returns for the AFLW season!

Thu, 16 Dec 2021 00:17:44 -0000

Exciting news, footy fans! The ESPN Footy Podcast is expanding to cover the AFLW, with Marissa Lordanic, Anna Harrington, and Marnie Vinall taking the reins for the upcoming season - with the help of Champion Data, of course!

The first episode is set to drop in the week of Round 1 - so keep your eyes (and ears) peeled!

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Who each AFL club's first pick plays like; what they can bring in 2022

Fri, 26 Nov 2021 04:21:00 -0000

In another offseason special of the ESPN Footy Podcast, Champion Data's Christian Joly joins the team and helps break down the biggest winners from the AFL Draft, while he also looks at each club's first pick and what impact they can have in 2022 - complete with current player comparison. Need to get up to speed with other clubs' picks? We've got you covered.

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Looking to the AFL Draft with ESPN expert Chris Doerre

Mon, 22 Nov 2021 20:00:00 -0000

Join ESPN's Matt Walsh and Jake Michaels, and draft expert Chris Doerre as they look towards the 2021 AFL draft, with an eye at the bolters, sliders, and more - while Chris reveals his current first-round phantom draft.

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Trade and free agency review; draft preview with Chris Doerre

Thu, 14 Oct 2021 21:00:00 -0000

In a special offseason episode of the podcast, ESPN's draft expert Chris Doerre joins the team to review the free agency and trade period, while the team also throws forward to the draft, set to be held next month.

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Best Grand Final stories; what happened to Petracca's 40th touch?

Tue, 28 Sep 2021 03:18:00 -0000

This week on the podcast, Christian takes us through what happened to Christian Petracca's record-breaking 40th disposal, while the guys talk the Grand Final's best stories, what happened to the Dogs, and they look forward to a massive 2022.

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Dunkley on the Grand Final; Champion Data's big preview

Tue, 21 Sep 2021 03:50:36 -0000

This week on the ESPN Footy Podcast, Josh Dunkley joins the team to talk his Grand Final preparation and to reflect on a bonkers finals series, while Christian from Champion Data runs us through where the big game will be won and lost.

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ESPN's massive Brownlow Medal special

Thu, 16 Sep 2021 01:12:21 -0000

In a bonus episode of the ESPN Footy Podcast, Jake breaks down the Brownlow Medal with the help of his mammoth Brownlow predictor, while Christian Joly from Champion Data brings a statistical slant to footy's night of nights.

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Your 'Ask Champion Data' questions answered; where to for Cats, Power?

Tue, 14 Sep 2021 04:05:37 -0000

This week, we dissect two somewhat underwhelming prelims and look at the futures of both Geelong and Port Adelaide, while Christian Joly from Champion Data answers listener questions, such as the value of deep vs. shallow inside 50s, and whether free kick counts really have a bearing on results.

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The ruck rule changing the stats game; prelim previews

Tue, 07 Sep 2021 03:13:00 -0000

In a jam-packed episode of the podcast, we debate if players have too much power in player movement, while Christian Joly from Champion Data looks at the ruck, and how recent rule changes have caused a rethink in 'best practices'. We also preview the two big prelims, rate the Giants and the Lions' seasons, and much more!

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Dissecting Toby Greene's ban; the value of your 'last picked' players

Tue, 31 Aug 2021 04:30:00 -0000

This week on the podcast, the team talks Toby Greene's ban and Christian Joly from Champion Data reveals the value of each team's 'bottom six' or 'last picked' players, while the discussion also turns to this week's semifinals and, bizarrely, haemorrhoids!

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BONUS: Teague sacked, but where to for struggling Blues?

Thu, 26 Aug 2021 02:49:00 -0000

In a bonus episode of the ESPN Footy Podcast, Matt Walsh and Jake Michaels are joined by Rohan Connolly to discuss Carlton's decision to sack David Teague, and what the fallout is likely to be.

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Champion Data's 'All-Australian' team; massive finals previews

Tue, 24 Aug 2021 03:05:00 -0000

This week on the podcast, Christian Joly brings Champion Data's All-Australian team to the table - with some twists. Meanwhile, the team reflects on a bonkers final round of footy, talks pre-prepared commentary lines, and throws forward to a massive week of finals action.

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Hawthorn's huge mistake; Does Perth really deserve the GF?

Tue, 17 Aug 2021 03:27:00 -0000

This week on the podcast (and excuse the audio issues!), Matt and Jake get into a heated debate about where the Grand Final should be played, while Christian makes the case that this year's wooden spooner (and the bottom four) is one of the best crop of 'bad teams' we've had in recent years. The team also talks Hawthorn's massive gamble on Sam Mitchell, talk Eddie Betts, and discuss whether an NHL-style 'expansion draft' could work in the AFL for a Tasmanian side.

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BONUS: The time for meaningful change on racism is NOW

Wed, 11 Aug 2021 07:46:00 -0000

ESPN Australia's Matt Walsh and Jake Michaels are joined by Rohan Connolly to discuss why the latest racist incident involving Adelaide's Taylor Walker must be the watershed moment that generates meaningful change in Australian rules and beyond.

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Time to rethink the MRO; Teague's time is over

Tue, 10 Aug 2021 03:33:00 -0000

In this week's podcast, the team discusses how relatively 'even' the competition as whole is and why that might be. There's universal agreement that the Match Review system needs a major overhaul, but heated debate about whether all players who play for a flag-winning side should get a premiership medallion. That and more in a massive episode!

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Quirky coin toss stats; is a 'top eight' too much?

Tue, 03 Aug 2021 03:20:22 -0000

This week on the podcast, the team discusses if eight teams in finals is too many, while Christian runs us through the best and most interesting coin toss stats. We also run through the best exponents of the 'one-two', the coaches who are safe and those who aren't, Jack Viney's awful act, and much more!

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The AFL's 'best kicks' revealed; King or McKay brothers?

Tue, 27 Jul 2021 03:36:52 -0000

This week, Christian Joly takes the ESPN Footy Podcast team through the competition's best kicks relative to difficulty and execution (both clubs and players), while the team talks the Buddy suspension, whether they'd rebuild with the McKay twins or the King twins and MUCH more.

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Dunkley reveals 14-day iso details; Sam Walsh in ELITE company

Tue, 20 Jul 2021 04:18:05 -0000

This week on the podcast, Josh Dunkley joins us to talk about how he got stuck in 14-day isolation, while Christian Joly from Champion Data looks at Sam Walsh and how he ranks with other stars at 21 years of age. The team also talks the latest COVID curveballs, and play another round of 'Justified Hype or Hyperbole?'.

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The AFL's most improved players; HUGE Tigers debate

Tue, 13 Jul 2021 03:24:00 -0000

This week on the podcast, we discuss the AFL's best lookalikes and the worst haircuts, come up with a formula for ranking the most improved players, and talk Richmond's downfall, while Christian Joly from Champion Data reveals the Swans are ticking premiership-winning boxes. That and another massive edition of 'justified hype or hyperbole'.

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Eagles at crucial crossroads; 'relative ratings' explained

Tue, 06 Jul 2021 03:55:00 -0000

This week, Christian Joly looks at 'relative ratings', which pits a player's Player Ratings average against those the same age and in the same position to find who is over and underperforming the most, while the team declares the Eagles' run at the top just about over. We also discuss the Steve Hocking era and once again wade into the Buddy 1000 goals chat.

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The AFL's 'bad boys' who go too far; WHY Richmond won't win the flag

Tue, 29 Jun 2021 03:18:00 -0000

In this week's episode, instead of asking if Richmond can win the flag, the team discusses why Richmond can't win it. Christian Joly from Champion Data also takes us through the leagues biggest culprits when it comes to giving away 50 metre penalties, while scoring and accuracy is down to all-time lows - just as predicted! That and another heated round of 'Justified Hype or Hyperbole' in a massive episode of the ESPN Footy Podcast!

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Defining 'score involvements'; the great Tassie debate

Tue, 22 Jun 2021 03:31:00 -0000

This week, the team debates the pros and cons of bringing in a Tassie team ASAP after Sunday's sellout in Launceston. We also try to pinpoint Gold Coast's biggest issue and how to fix it, while Christian Joly from Champion Data runs us through the ins and outs of goal assists, score assists and score involvements. That and more in (yep, you guessed it!) another MASSIVE episode of the ESPN Footy pod.

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Best debut stat records; why is David Mackay going to the tribunal?

Tue, 15 Jun 2021 04:01:00 -0000

This week on a bumper podcast, the team discusses whether it's appropriate for the AFL to send a case to the tribunal and recommend a suspension as it's done in the David Mackay case. Christian Joly from Champion Data addresses David King's viral moment on AFL 360, and runs us through some debut stats records after Jai Newcombe's impressive first outing, and we also ask what's unique but strange to our game that we've come to accept as normal.

That and more -- including our final analysis of the bye teams -- in another massive episode!

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🚨 BONUS POD 🚨 Dissecting the Buckley-Magpies decision

Wed, 09 Jun 2021 02:43:00 -0000

Join ESPN's Matt Walsh and Jake Michaels, and Rohan Connolly as they break down the Collingwood-Nathan Buckley split, and discuss what's next for both parties.

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Crunch time for the Blues; time to share marquee games?

Tue, 08 Jun 2021 03:27:00 -0000

This week on the podcast, the team looks at Carlton's biggest issue ahead of an external review, Matt and Jake debate the merits of sharing marquee games with other clubs and venues, and Christian Joly from Champion Data breaks down the first half of the season for this week's bye teams (and Richmond and West Coast!) All that and much more in another massive episode of the ESPN Footy Podcast.

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Mid-season draft intel; has the AFL been COVID-lucky?

Tue, 01 Jun 2021 03:04:00 -0000

This week on the podcast, the team discuss how the COVID curveballs came at a lucky time for the AFL, analyse the first half of the year for this week's bye teams, and talk most improved players, while we also debate which Josh Kennedy has had the better career and more!

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Why the MRO, AFL got it wrong; where are St Kilda's leaders?!

Tue, 25 May 2021 03:20:00 -0000

This week on the podcast, Christian Joly from Champion Data takes us through the different styles of ball movement that teams employ, and busts the myth that teams 'copy the premiers', while Matt and Jake passionately debate the MRO's handling of Nick Holman's tackle ban, St Kilda's poor season, and Damien Hardwick's tendency to push an agenda through the media. That and more on a MASSIVE episode.

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Players who dominate vs. your club; why crowds are staying away

Tue, 18 May 2021 03:41:00 -0000

This week on the podcast, the team explores why crowds are staying away in 2021 (and it isn't COVID), while Christian brings up the teams which certain players always seem to play well against. We also reassess our contenders and pretenders nearly halfway through the year, and play another heated round of 'justified hype or hyperbole' with some interesting answers. Join Matt Walsh, Jake Michaels, Rohan Connolly and Champion Data's Christian Joly on the ESPN Footy Podcast.

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Dunkley lifts the lid on shoulder injury; is the top 8 set?

Tue, 11 May 2021 05:18:00 -0000

This week on the podcast, Josh Dunkley walks us through just what it's like suffering a serious footy injury after his successful shoulder reconstruction, while the team talks their worst injuries, whether the top 8 is already set, and if players should be out clubbing in-season. Join Matt Walsh, Jake Michaels and Champion Data's Christian Joly as they talk all things footy and stats on the ESPN Footy Podcast.

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The best kicks under pressure; Chris Doerre's early draft leaderboard

Tue, 04 May 2021 03:30:00 -0000

This week on the podcast, ESPN's AFL draft expert Chris Doerre joins the teams to give us an insight into how this year's draft crop is shaping up. Christian Joly From Champion Data runs us through the players who are always under pressure (and who is best at dealing with it), and the team talk the worst guernseys of all time, how to fix Collingwood, and play another round of 'justified hype or hyperbole' with some interesting results.

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Analysing the Eagles, Pies' struggles; best 'score assist' duos

Tue, 27 Apr 2021 03:23:00 -0000

This week on the podcast, Rohan Connolly joins the team to discuss all the biggest talking points, including West Coast's big loss to Geelong, the Collingwood situation, Adelaide's medical sub debacle, and much more, while Christian runs us through the the AFL's best 'score assist duos' since the stat was first recorded in 2002.

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Josh Dunkley on phone-gate, social media abuse, Treloar, and more

Tue, 20 Apr 2021 03:39:00 -0000

This week on the podcast, the guys are joined by Western Bulldogs star Josh Dunkley, who gives us his thoughts about having mobile phones in changerooms, his budding bromance with Adam Treloar, and the abuse he copped on social media as a younger player. He also runs us through 'a day in the life' of a footy player on gameday, revealing what the cameras don't capture. Join Matt Walsh, Jake Michaels and Champion Data's Christian Joly as they talk all things footy and stats on the ESPN Footy Podcast.

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The AFL's opposite foot kings; why the 4-0 teams are undefeated

Tue, 13 Apr 2021 03:01:00 -0000

This week on the podcast, Christian Joly from Champion Data takes us through the players who not only use their opposite foot the most, but are the most damaging, we discuss why the undefeated teams are 4-0, explore the idea that the WA teams are 'home track bullies', and much more in another massive episode.

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Champion Data measures 'momentum'; the Swans are GOOD

Tue, 06 Apr 2021 03:28:00 -0000

This week on the podcast, Jake and Christian AGAIN get roasted for calls that have blown up in their face. We also tasked Champion Data with gauging "momentum" with varying results, Matt has an interesting theory on wingers, while the team also talks key forwards, Sydney's rise, Melbourne's fortunes, and St Kilda's poor start to the year.

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The captain's challenge debate; revival of the key forward?

Tue, 30 Mar 2021 02:28:00 -0000

This week on the podcast, the guys debate the merit of a captain's or coach's challenge following the umpiring howler on Friday night, Matt wonders if we need to reassess what a 'good game' is for forwards and defenders on the back of the rule changes, and Christian reveals the Dusty stat which has him wondering if the Tiger great made bet with someone inside the club... Plus, 'justified hype or hyperbole' returns and more! 00:00 - Welcome 02:25 - Goalkicking inaccuracy is rife! 03.45 - Why aren't pressure players manning the mark at kick ins? 05:00 - Lions players having to go clothes shopping?! 06:25 - Jake's horror Tex call 07:30 - Are key forwards having a renaissance? Are the new rules helping 09:45 - Why scoring is up, but accuracy down! 12:55 - Who won the McKay vs. Moore battle? Do we need to reassess a 'good game' from forwards and backs? 14:59 - The losers from the rule changes 19:55 - The captain's (or coach's!) challenge debate 29:25 - The Dustin Martin stat raising eyebrows 34:00 - Which coach is under most pressure? Cameron or Teague? 39:25 - New additions to the ESPN Podcast family! 40:20 - 'Justified hype or hyperbole' Join Matt Walsh, Jake Michaels and Champion Data's Christian Joly every week on the ESPN Footy Podcast.

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The Round 1 losers we're worried for; Champion Data's next big stat

Tue, 23 Mar 2021 02:23:00 -0000

This week, Rohan Connolly returns to the pod to discuss all the Round 1 action, while Christian Joly from Champion Data says we should hold off praising the new rules for now. He also reveals the next 'in-vogue' stat, plus, the guys list the teams they're most worried for, 'Justified hype or hyperbole' returns, and Matt blasts RoCo for not using the stairs... 01:45 - The long-awaited return of "something you noticed"! 05:08 - Matt blasts RoCo for not using the stairs! 06:30 - Nice for AFL crowds to be back in Victoria 07:50 - What did we make of Round 1 - standards and rules 11:25 - How long does it take Champion Data to identify new stat trends? 15:00 - Thoughts on the medical sub 17:45 - Dangerfield and discussion on the bump 23:35 - Champion Data's next 'sexy stat' 28:20 - The stats we want recorded 32:35 - The Round 1 losers we're most worried about - GWS, Brisbane, Geelong 37:55 - The Round 1 winners we're surprised by - Sydney finals smokeys? 42:30 - Can Tex maintain his output? RoCo and Jake debate... 43:15 - Justified hype or hyperbole (below) 43:25 - Patrick Dangerfield's best is behind him 43:55 - Unused medical subs games should count to their tally 45:10 - Buddy will kick 1000 46:50 - The free kick against Cal Ward was justified 47:25 - Calling games from studios instead of from the ground is here to stay Join Matt Walsh, Jake Michaels and Champion Data's Christian Joly every week on the ESPN Footy Podcast.

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Our BOLD calls for the year; how do you beat the Tigers?!

Tue, 16 Mar 2021 03:00:00 -0000

On a bumper Round 1 episode of the ESPN Footy Podcast, the guys discuss the concussion substitute idea, give their season predictions, including their BOLD call for 2021, and Christian Joly breaks down just how teams can beat the Tigers. Plus, we talk Matt Rowell, reveal a VERY special addition to the ESPN stable, and DON'T FORGET YOUR TIPS! 01.37 - Thoughts on the Amazon Making Their Mark doco 03.30 - The premiership cup ... where's the security!? 05.50 - The concussion sub ... out thoughts, issues and what it means 11.38 - Our season predictions - premier, wooden spooners, Brownlow winners and more 33.25 - BOLD calls for 2021 38.25 - Just how does a team beat Richmond? Champion Data takes a look... 45.26 - Captains' reactions to the rule changes 47.52 - Matt Rowell: the most hyped player since? 53.30 - Introducing Josh Dunkley! Join Matt Walsh, Jake Michaels and Champion Data's Christian Joly every week on the ESPN Footy Podcast.

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We're BACK! Grilling Champion Data on Mason Cox's 'elite' status and MORE

Tue, 09 Mar 2021 02:29:00 -0000

The ESPN Footy Podcast is back for another year, and Christian Joly once again joins us to explain all things Champion Data - including just how Mason Cox was rated as an 'elite key forward'! Plus the team debates whether the punishment fits the crime with the new 'stand the mark' rule, whether Zac Williams' ban is fair and if a Bulldogs can win a Brownlow in 2021... 02:18 - Niall's Nostrodamus-like farewell 03:10 - Grilling Champion Data on Cox's elite status 08:45 - Preseason breakdown and the 'stand the mark' rule 19:05 - Does the punishment fit the crime with 50m penalties? 25:00 - Quarter lengths and time between goals 28:01 - Zac Williams' ban 32:15 - Can a Bulldog win a Brownlow? 38:00 - Get your tips in at the Footytips app Join Matt Walsh, Jake Michaels and Champion Data's Christian Joly every week on the ESPN Footy Podcast.

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2020 AFL Draft special: Chris Doerre joins the team!

Mon, 07 Dec 2020 07:02:00 -0000

The 2020 AFL Draft is just around the corner, and ESPN's AFL Draft expert Chris Doerre joins Matt Walsh, Jake Michaels and Champion Data's Christian Joly to do a first-round phantom draft, talk bolters and sliders, and discuss the difficulties COVID posed to recruiters and draft watchers.

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Trade special: Did the Pies have the worst trade period ... ever?!

Thu, 12 Nov 2020 23:53:00 -0000

In a special edition of the podcast following the trade and free agency periods, Matt Walsh, Niall Seewang, Jake Michaels and Champion Data's Christian Joly discuss Collingwood's disastrous couple of weeks, look at which clubs were the big winners and losers, go through some underrated acquisitions and ask whether the trade period is too long.

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Night GF debate; ranking the modern dynasties; Danger vs. Dusty

Tue, 27 Oct 2020 02:25:00 -0000

This week on the podcast, the guys get into a spirited debate about the future of the night Grand Final, while they also chat Dusty's GOAT status, Gaz's legacy and the latest trade and free agency news. Plus, Christian Joly brings the best Grand Final stats to the table.

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The last word - a special AFL Grand Final preview!

Fri, 23 Oct 2020 02:05:00 -0000

Join the ESPN team for a special Grand Final preview episode of the ESPN Footytips AFL Podcast, which also was broadcast LIVE on Facebook. Cats or Tigers? Do Champion Data's stats point one way or the other? Find out in this special episode.

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We're fired up after a BIG week; does free agency need a fix?

Tue, 20 Oct 2020 02:55:00 -0000

It's a fiery episode of the podcast this week, with Niall taking aim at the pre-finals bye and Matt debunking at the those who cry 'Vic Bias', while Jake doesn't rate the choice of Ash Barty to hand Richmond the premiership cup. That and the team discusses free agency and, of course, the Grand Final in a massive new episode. Make sure you also join the team for a massive LIVE episode of the podcast this Friday at midday on the ESPN Australia / NZ Facebook page!

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The AFL's best 'dual threat' players; HUGE prelim previews

Tue, 13 Oct 2020 03:05:00 -0000

This week on the podcast, Christian Joly from Champion Data looks at the best 'dual threat' players (those who can be equally damaging as a midfielder and as a forward), while the team breaks down the semifinal results, stake their case for every preliminary finalist, and look at Jordan De Goey's future at Collingwood.

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The AFL's real 'Mr Septembers'; what's wrong with Grundy?

Tue, 06 Oct 2020 02:52:00 -0000

This week on the podcast, Christian Joly from Champion Data tries to answer the question "who is Mr September", while the team investigates Brodie Grundy's downturn in form and judges the Eagles' and Dogs' years. They also throw forward to a massive semifinal week.

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Breaking down all four finals; does pressure in finals really go up?

Tue, 29 Sep 2020 03:28:00 -0000

In this episode of the ESPN Footytips AFL Podcast, Christian Joly from Champion Data answers the age-old question of whether pressure and tackling numbers go up in finals. Meanwhile, the team breaks down all four matchups, picks the 'must-watch' players of the finals, asks whether not not Ben Brown has been done hard by North and more.

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Where each non-finalist must improve; coaches under pressure

Tue, 22 Sep 2020 03:53:00 -0000

This week on the podcast, Matt Walsh, Niall Seewang, Jake Michaels and Champion Data's Christian Joly look at what each non-finalist needs to do in the offseason, while they also come up with the "coaching pressure power rankings" and talk the best players to not have won a flag in the modern era.

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Early trade targets; is the race for the eight over?

Tue, 15 Sep 2020 03:43:00 -0000

This week on the podcast, Matt Walsh, Niall Seewang and Jake Michaels team up with Christian Joly from Champion Data to look at some early trade targets, while the team also talks the race for the eight, Worsfold's poor presser and dropping captains, while they play another round of 'justified hype or hyperbole'.

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Best and worst 'red time' teams; issues with the Dees, Dons and Tiges

Tue, 08 Sep 2020 03:35:00 -0000

This week on the podcast, Christian Joly from Champion Data confirms just how bad the Bombers are in 'red time', while Niall Seewang gets to vent about his Demons after they all but threw away a chance at playing finals. Plus, the team talks Clarko (again!), Richmond's culture, the players who have gone on for one season too long, and play another round of 'justified hype or hyperbole'. Join Matt Walsh, Niall Seewang, Jake Michaels and Christian Joly on the ESPN Footytips AFL podcast.

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The flaw keeping Cripps from superstardom; the players serving us humble pie

Tue, 01 Sep 2020 03:42:00 -0000

This week, Christian Joly from Champion Data breaks down the good, bad and ugly of 'forward 50 targets', while the team debates Patrick Cripps' big weakness, looks at the North Melbourne list conundrum, and reveal the players who have us eating humble pie. Join Matt Walsh, Niall Seewang, Jake Michaels and Christian Joly on the ESPN Footytips AFL podcast.

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Why the PIES should be flag favourite; who's making finals?

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 03:37:00 -0000

This week on the podcast, Christian Joly from Champion Data breaks down 'premiership metrics' -- the stats needed to be a genuine flag contender -- and why the Pies are top of the pile, while the team talks the fortunes of the finals hopefuls, asks if Buddy's making it to 1000 goals and more.

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Understanding 'score involvements'; player stocks we're buying or selling

Tue, 18 Aug 2020 03:39:00 -0000

This week on the podcast, Christian Joly from Champion Data answers your questions on score involvements, while the team discusses which players they're buying and selling stocks in, the Giants' fall from grace, and whether Jack Newnes' kick was better than Blight's.

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Champion Data on goalkicking accuracy; clubs' PR clangers

Tue, 11 Aug 2020 03:13:00 -0000

This week on the podcast, Christian Joly answers more #AskChampionData questions, talks goalkicking accuracy and defines the term 'clanger', while the teams discusses the issues with betting, PR howlers, the Grand Final debate and more.

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Your #AskChampionData questions answered; are rucks overrated?

Tue, 04 Aug 2020 03:48:00 -0000

You asked, we answered! Champion Data's Christian Joly tackles all of your hardest hitting stats questions in a must-listen segment of the podcast, including: •What constitutes a tackle? •How is a 'defensive one-on-one' measured? •Is Melbourne the worst team at converting their inside 50s? •... and more!Meanwhile, the team asks if ruckmen are overrated, and play another round of 'justified hype or hyperbole'.

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The bottom four's big needs; has AFL 'media training' gone too far?

Tue, 28 Jul 2020 02:54:00 -0000

This week on the podcast, Champion Data's Christian Joly breaks down why the bottom four teams are where they are on the ladder, while the team debates the necessity of the upcoming 'footy fest', asks whether AFL players are too 'vanilla' in the media, and plays another round of 'justified hype or hyperbole'.

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Horrible Hawks, holding the ball, and the best after-the-siren goals

Tue, 21 Jul 2020 02:49:00 -0000

This week on the podcast, Matt Walsh, Niall Seewang, Jake Michaels and Champion Data's Christian Joly debate the best after-the-siren goals in the modern era (given Blighty's was better than any!), break down the Hawks' woes through stats, and ask whether the holding the ball rule needs a major overhaul. And the team plays another round of 'justified hype or hyperbole'.

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Champion Data's risers and sliders, time to bin the bump?

Tue, 14 Jul 2020 03:54:00 -0000

This week on the podcast, Matt Walsh, Niall Seewang, Jake Michaels and Champion Data's Christian Joly look at the players who are the biggest 'risers and sliders' in 2020, debate whether the bump is being adjudicated in the right way, and give each team a 'contender' or 'pretender' tag. That and more in this episode of the ESPN Footytips AFL Podcast.

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The Pies aren't flag ready; Champion Data on GWS's record stat

Tue, 07 Jul 2020 03:43:00 -0000

This week on the podcast, Matt Walsh, Jake Michaels, Champion Data's Christian Joly and Rohan Connolly discuss Collingwood's on-field concerns as the off-field drama rages, look at GWS's record-breaking inside 50 stat, uncover the best 'slow burn' players and play another round of "hype or hyperbole" ... with fascinating results.

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"I'm genuinely worried about the game": Footy in crisis?

Tue, 30 Jun 2020 03:34:00 -0000

This week on the podcast, Matt Walsh, Jake Michaels, Champion Data's Christian Joly and Rohan Connolly discuss whether footy truly is in crisis mode after coaches, commentators and the AFL CEO all made comment on the 'state of the game', while the team also breaks down the latest state government restrictions, and 'justified hype or hyperbole' is back with some intriguing questions... SUBSCRIBE: Apple: 🎧 https://apple.co/3aCo8RT Spotify: 🎧 https://spoti.fi/2USCdU9 Google: 🎧 http://bit.ly/2v5oJfT

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Champion Data's 'shorter quarter stats'; some naughty Hawks

Tue, 23 Jun 2020 03:44:00 -0000

This week on the podcast, Matt Walsh, Jake Michaels, Champion Data's Christian Joly and Rohan Connolly discuss the fallout of the Conor McKenna COVID test, talk the rising Suns, falling Crows and Richmond's start to the year, while Christian takes a look at the stats which have felt the effects of shorter quarters. Oh, and Jake bakes a few high profile Hawks. SUBSCRIBE: Apple: 🎧 https://apple.co/3aCo8RT Spotify: 🎧 https://spoti.fi/2USCdU9 Google: 🎧 http://bit.ly/2v5oJfT

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Round 2's big talking points; welcome RoCo and Champion Data!

Tue, 16 Jun 2020 03:22:00 -0000

Join ESPN's Matt Walsh and Jake Michaels as they welcome distinguished footy journo Rohan Connolly to the podcast, and welcome back Champion Data's Christian Joly. In this week's episode the stats are showing that scoring is down from end-to-end passages of play, while the team talks the new 'Shaun Burgoyne rule', Matt Rowell, gives their ruling on the fake crowd noise, and debuts a new segment called "justified hype or hyperbole?" SUBSCRIBE: Apple: 🎧 https://apple.co/3aCo8RT Spotify: 🎧 https://spoti.fi/2USCdU9 Google: 🎧 http://bit.ly/2v5oJfT

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Round 2's best contest; will we see activism on the footy field?

Mon, 08 Jun 2020 05:09:00 -0000

Join ESPN's Matt Walsh, Niall Seewang and Jake Michaels as they argue which Round 2 contest will be the game of the round, talk activism in the AFL and the young players set to take the leap to superstardom, while Jake takes aim at fickle racing fans. SUBSCRIBE: Apple: 🎧 https://apple.co/3aCo8RT Spotify: 🎧 https://spoti.fi/2USCdU9 Google: 🎧 http://bit.ly/2v5oJfT SoundCloud: 🎧 http://bit.ly/2OuQKX6

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We're back! Clubs in hubs and fake crowd noise

Tue, 02 Jun 2020 02:48:00 -0000

Join ESPN's Matt Walsh, Niall Seewang and Jake Michaels as they discuss what they've missed most about footy, talk Chad Wingard and the media, debate what players in the four hubs should expect in their resort rooms, and revise their preseason predictions. SUBSCRIBE: Apple: 🎧 https://apple.co/3aCo8RT Spotify: 🎧 https://spoti.fi/2USCdU9 Google: 🎧 http://bit.ly/2v5oJfT SoundCloud: 🎧 http://bit.ly/2OuQKX6

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Club-by-club previews ahead of the 2020 AFL season Part 2

Mon, 16 Mar 2020 01:00:00 -0000

***DISCLAIMER*** This episode of the podcast was recorded at the same time as Ep. 1. We split them into two parts to make the listening times more manageable, and information about how coronavirus is/will affect the AFL season is not in this episode. Join Matt Walsh, Niall Seewang, Jake Michaels and Champion Data's Christian Joly as they break down 2020 for Hawthorn through to the Western Bulldogs. Catch up on Part 1 here: https://player.whooshkaa.com/episode?id=587199 SUBSCRIBE: Apple: 🎧 https://apple.co/3aCo8RT Spotify: 🎧 https://spoti.fi/2USCdU9 Google: 🎧 http://bit.ly/2v5oJfT SoundCloud: 🎧 http://bit.ly/2OuQKX6

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Footy is back! Club-by-club previews ahead of the 2020 season

Mon, 09 Mar 2020 03:35:00 -0000

The gang is back for another season of talking footy, so join Matt Walsh, Niall Seewang, Jake Michaels and Champion Data's Christian Joly as they break down 2020 for Adelaide through Greater Western Sydney in Part 1 of our season preview. Part 2 (Hawthorn to the Western Bulldogs) dropping next week! SUBSCRIBE: Apple: 🎧 https://apple.co/3aCo8RT Spotify: 🎧 https://spoti.fi/2USCdU9 Google: 🎧 http://bit.ly/2v5oJfT SoundCloud: 🎧 http://bit.ly/2OuQKX6

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The ESPN Footytips AFL Podcast is back next week!

Sun, 01 Mar 2020 20:00:00 -0000

The team is back for another year, so join Matt Walsh, Jake Michael, Niall Seewang and Champion Data's Christian Joly on the 9th of March for the first episode for 2020.

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The ESPN Footytips AFL Podcast returns on the 9th of March!

Sun, 23 Feb 2020 22:53:00 -0000

The team is back for another year, so join Matt Walsh, Jake Michael, Niall Seewang and Champion Data's Christian Joly on the 9th of March for the first episode for 2020. SUBSCRIBE: Apple: 🎧 apple.co/2Z6fMNw Spotify: 🎧 spoti.fi/2USCdU9 Google: 🎧 bit.ly/2W4waME SoundCloud: 🎧 http://bit.ly/2OuQKX6

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AFL Draft special: Expert Chris Doerre joins the team

Tue, 26 Nov 2019 06:42:00 -0000

The team talks all things draft with ESPN expert Chris Doerre, breaking down who's hot, who's not and which teams could surprise with their early selections. He also delves into which clubs do and don't draft well, and gives us his late whispers in a phantom top 10. Join Matt Walsh and Niall Seewang on the ESPN Footytips AFL podcast. SUBSCRIBE: Apple: 🎧 apple.co/2Z6fMNw Spotify: 🎧 spoti.fi/2USCdU9 Google: 🎧 bit.ly/2W4waME

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Is Dusty Richmond's GOAT; Gold Coast's BIG gift

Mon, 30 Sep 2019 04:48:00 -0000

Christian Joly from Champion Data breaks down the key stats from Richmond's Grand Final win and looks at the stat leaders for 2019, while the team debates whether Richmond are a 'dynasty team', asks if Dusty could be the Tigers' GOAT and talks all thing Gold Coast assistance package. Oh, and Jake didn't rate Marlion Pickett's debut... Join Matt Walsh, Niall Seewang and Jake Michaels on the ESPN Footytips AFL podcast. SUBSCRIBE: Apple: 🎧 apple.co/2Z6fMNw Spotify: 🎧 spoti.fi/2USCdU9 Google: 🎧 bit.ly/2W4waME SoundCloud: 🎧 http://bit.ly/2OuQKX6 00.00 - Intro 01.45 - Producer Jesse's big Saturday 02.50 - Is Richmond entering 'dynasty' conversations? 10.00 - Is Dustin Martin the Tigers' GOAT? 15.10 - Gold Coast's massive leg up 21.00 - Is free agency killing the bad clubs? 23.20 - What caught Champion Data's eye from the Grand Final 28.20 - Most tackles, most effective disposals, most ranking points - overall stat leaders for 2019 37.30 - People are overrating Marlion Pickett's debut 42.45 - Trent Cotchin - league's best leader? 45.35 - Why are we having a post-GF Footytips segment? 46.20 - Thanks for all your support in 2019!

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Lesser lights who can dominate the GF; who makes a combined Tigers-Giants 22?

Tue, 24 Sep 2019 03:13:00 -0000

Christian Joly takes a look at the 'lesser lights' who could have a big impact in the Grand Final, while the team breaks down two thrilling prelims, the highs and lows of Brownlow night and we select a combined 22 from Richmond and GWS - with some huge omissions. Join Matt Walsh, Niall Seewang and Jake Michaels on the ESPN Footytips AFL podcast. SUBSCRIBE: Apple: 🎧 apple.co/2Z6fMNw Spotify: 🎧 spoti.fi/2USCdU9 Google: 🎧 bit.ly/2W4waME SoundCloud: 🎧 http://bit.ly/2OuQKX6 00.00 - Jake has been in Singapore 03.10 - Nat Fyfe's Brownlow win 06.15 - Breaking down the Tigers' win over Geelong 08.30 - Tom Lynch looms large for the Grand Final 09.45 - Was Saturday the best prelim since '99? 11.10 - The frenetic last five minutes of Collingwood-GWS 12.05 - The ARC failure! 14.30 - Rating the years of Collingwood and Geelong 17.50 - Grand Final preview 22.00 - The Nathan Broad/concussion debate 25.00 - Who makes a combined best 22 from Richmond-GWS? 32.30 - The 'lesser lights' who can dominate the Grand Final 46.00 - Brownlow night is tooooo slowwwww 48.35 - Jack Graham's selfless performance 49.35 - Footytips stats and our GF tips

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Can the Cats win without Hawkins; why not send de Boer to Grundy?

Tue, 17 Sep 2019 04:15:00 -0000

Christian Joly from Champion Data breaks down the key stats and figures ahead of this week's prelims, while the team talks tribunal troubles for Tomahawk and Toby, rates the West Coast and Brisbane's seasons and discuss Luke Hodge's standing in the game. Join Matt Walsh, Niall Seewang andJake Michaels on the ESPN Footytips AFL podcast. SUBSCRIBE: Apple: 🎧 apple.co/2Z6fMNw Spotify: 🎧 spoti.fi/2USCdU9 Google: 🎧 bit.ly/2W4waME SoundCloud: 🎧 http://bit.ly/2OuQKX6 00:00 - Matt's back from his Europtrip 02:40 - The 'spirit of the game' discussion 08.10 - The Giants' physicality and Toby Greene's antics 11:40 - Should the Tomahawk have been given more than one week? 14:50 - Can the Cats win without him? 17:40 - Was Brisbane's year a waste? 23:20 - West Coast shot themselves in the foot 26:00 - Champion Data breaks down the prelims 37:05 - Should Matt de Boer go to Brodie Grundy? 39:30 - Put the whistle away, umps! 41:40 - Hodgey's retirement 45:25 - Tips for the prelims

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The Nic Nat enigma; why can't the Cats fire in September?

Tue, 10 Sep 2019 03:29:00 -0000

We debate Nic Naitanui's standing in the game, preview the upcoming semifinals and discuss Danny Frawley's legacy, while Christian Joly from Champion Data digs into his bag of stats to explain Geelong's recent finals woes under Chris Scott. Join Niall Seewang, Jake Michaels and Jesse Robinson on the ESPN Footytips AFL podcast. SUBSCRIBE: Apple: 🎧 apple.co/2Z6fMNw Spotify: 🎧 spoti.fi/2USCdU9 Google: 🎧 bit.ly/2W4waME SoundCloud: 🎧 http://bit.ly/2OuQKX6 00:00 Intro 02:10 Is Nic Nat overrated? 06:48 We look ahead to week 2 of finals, are the cats cooked? 13:52 The AFL Tribunal system is getting softer 20:48 What is going wrong with the Cats in September? 31:02 Don't give up hope on teams that lose qualifying finals 34:21 Danny Frawley's legacy and the Golden Fist 38:40 How the tippers fared in week 1 of finals 40:19 Who wins this weeks games?

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The shambolic MVP process; do the Dons deserve to play finals?

Mon, 02 Sep 2019 04:11:00 -0000

The team reveals why Essendon are the odd one out this September, debate what to do with the pre-finals bye, and preview this weekend's games, while Jake takes aim at the AFLPA's MVP voting process. Join Niall Seewang, Jake Michaels and Jesse Robinson on the ESPN Footytips AFL podcast. SUBSCRIBE: Apple: 🎧 apple.co/2Z6fMNw Spotify: 🎧 spoti.fi/2USCdU9 Google: 🎧 bit.ly/2W4waME SoundCloud: 🎧 http://bit.ly/2OuQKX6 00:00 Intro 02:10 Do the Bombers deserve to play finals? 07:01 What is the difference between finals footy and the home and away season? 12:05 What do we do with the pre-finals bye? 17:07 What is the key statistical indicator for each finals team? 31:02 The AFLPA MVP voting system is broken 34:50 The joys of local footy 38:00 Was this season of tipping as hard as we thought? 39:40 Who is Australia tipping to win the flag? 40:19 Upsets and Certainties for week one of Finals.

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All-Australian snubs; who will be Mr. September?

Tue, 27 Aug 2019 04:10:00 -0000

Christian Joly hands out Champion Data's quirky end-of-season awards, while the team names their September wildcards, grade the non-finalists' seasons and debate Lachie Neale's 51-disposal game, while we ask if genuine wingers need to be picked in the All-Australian team. Join Matt Walsh, Niall Seewang and Jake Michaels on the ESPN Footytips AFL podcast. SUBSCRIBE: Apple: 🎧 apple.co/2Z6fMNw Spotify: 🎧 spoti.fi/2USCdU9 Google: 🎧 bit.ly/2W4waME SoundCloud: 🎧 http://bit.ly/2OuQKX6 00:00 - Intro 02:00 - Mr September 09:13 - Grading the non finalists 21:52 - Who is unlucky to miss out an All-Australian selection? 25:41 - Should wingers be picked in the AA team? 28:39 - Champion Data's end of season awards 35:13 - Put some respect on Lachie Neale's name 38:50 - The Swans fantastic round 23 40:06 - The team's big finals calls http://www.espn.com.au/afl/ Twitter: @footytips @ESPNAusNZ Instagram: @espnausnz Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ESPNAusNZ/

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Behind closed doors at Champion Data; What now for Ross Lyon?

Tue, 20 Aug 2019 04:10:00 -0000

We analyse Ross Lyon's abrupt sacking from Fremantle, the Dogs' late-season charge and name the most disrespected key forward in the AFL, while Christian Joly gives us an inside look at what really goes on at Champion Data. Join Matt Walsh, Niall Seewang and Jake Michaels on the ESPN Footytips AFL podcast. 00:00 - Intro to a big week of news 01:48 - Where to next for Ross the Boss? 09:30 - Are the Bulldogs premiership contenders? 13:50 - Is Ben Brown forgotten in the All Australian discussion? 19:50 - A typical game day at Champion Data 29:01 - A typical week at Champion Data 37:55 - Chris Scott's disrespect to Charlie Cameron 41:10 - The Marvel Stadium turf management in the back half of the season 42:50 - The most tipping friendly teams in the AFL 44:40 - Upsets and Certainties SUBSCRIBE: Apple: 🎧 apple.co/2Z6fMNw Spotify: 🎧 spoti.fi/2USCdU9 Google: 🎧 bit.ly/2W4waME SoundCloud: 🎧 http://bit.ly/2OuQKX6 http://www.espn.com.au/afl/ Twitter: @footytips @ESPNAusNZ Instagram: @espnausnz Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ESPNAusNZ/

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The week's worst loss and this decade's best player

Mon, 12 Aug 2019 04:09:00 -0000

Christian Joly from Champion Data explains exactly what a "contested" and "uncontested" possession is, while the team debates who the decade's best player has been, if Clarko's antics went too far and Jake slams one of the worst list management moves of all time. Join Matt Walsh, Niall Seewang and Jake Michaels on the ESPN Footytips AFL podcast. SUBSCRIBE: Apple: 🎧 apple.co/2Z6fMNw Spotify: 🎧 spoti.fi/2USCdU9 Google: 🎧 bit.ly/2W4waME SoundCloud: 🎧 http://bit.ly/2OuQKX6 00.00 - Intro to a wild weekend 01.30 - Essendon's most damning stat 02.15 - Who has been the player of the 2010s? 12.30 - Clarko's shirtless run and the no-sleeves policy 18.45 - Should Roughy get a farewell game? 19.40 - Which of the weekend's horror losses was the worst? 23.55 - What exactly a "contested" and "uncontested" possession is 28.35 - Contested and uncontested leaders 38.15 - The worst list management move in recent memory 40.05 - How good was it to see Jack Steven playing footy again 41.45 - This is the week to pick some upsets and claw back your Footytips margin! 43.10 - Certainties and upsets http://www.espn.com.au/afl/ Twitter: @footytips @ESPNAusNZ Instagram: @espnausnz Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ESPNAusNZ/

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Our favourite footyisms; the East Coast Eagles?

Tue, 06 Aug 2019 04:32:00 -0000

Christian Joly from Champion Data reveals which players have been the biggest risers and sliders in 2019, while the team talks clandestine player meetings, analyses the Eagles' record in Melbourne, ranks this year's stacked Rising Star field and we reveal our favourite "footyisms". Join Matt Walsh, Niall Seewang and Jake Michaels on the ESPN Footytips AFL podcast. SUBSCRIBE: Apple: 🎧 apple.co/2Z6fMNw Spotify: 🎧 spoti.fi/2USCdU9 Google: 🎧 bit.ly/2W4waME SoundCloud: 🎧 http://bit.ly/2OuQKX6 00.00 - Intro 01.18 - The East Coat Eagles? 06.20 - Joe Daniher and player movement etiquette 13.55 - Is this Rising Star crop the best ever? 20.45 - The AFL's biggest risers and sliders in 2019 30.35 - The AFL stuffed up the Round 23 fixture 34.25 - Our favourite 'footyisms' 39.30 - Footytips - it pays to back the favourites 41.25 - Certainties and upsets http://www.espn.com.au/afl/ Twitter: @footytips @ESPNAusNZ Instagram: @espnausnz Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ESPNAusNZ/

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Whose stocks are you buying and selling; is SA footy in crisis?

Tue, 30 Jul 2019 03:46:00 -0000

Christian Joly from Champion Data explains why the Lions are playing a premiership-winning brand of football, while the team asks if South Australian footy is in crisis mode, puts together a Power Rankings for Victorian teams, and debates which players' footy stocks they're buying and selling. Join Matt Walsh, Niall Seewang and Jake Michaels on the ESPN Footytips AFL podcast. SUBSCRIBE: Apple: 🎧 apple.co/2Z6fMNw Spotify: 🎧 spoti.fi/2USCdU9 Google: 🎧 bit.ly/2W4waME SoundCloud: 🎧 http://bit.ly/2OuQKX6 00.00 - Intro 01.00 - Is Adelaide in crisis? 06.00 - Were the expectations on Port Adelaide unrealistic? 09.35 - The Power Rankings of Victorian teams since the bye weeks 14.45 - Footy stocks: who we're buying and selling 26.30 - Brisbane is playing flag-winning footy 35.50 - The return of 'stubborn Bucks' 38.40 - Only 2 votes for love 41.10 - Footytips: is it worth changing your tips at the last minute? 43.00 - Certainties and upsets http://www.espn.com.au/afl/ Twitter: @footytips @ESPNAusNZ Instagram: @espnausnz Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ESPNAusNZ/

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They're roaring now the Tigers; underrated/overrated players

Tue, 23 Jul 2019 03:28:00 -0000

Christian Joly from Champion Data explains why AFL clubs analyse stats in 'four week blocks', while the team discuss Xavier Duursma's bow and arrow, Mick Malthouse's coaching aspirations and why the Tigers might just be premiership favourites. Join Matt Walsh, Niall Seewang and Jake Michaels on the ESPN Footytips AFL podcast. SUBSCRIBE: Apple: 🎧 apple.co/2Z6fMNw Spotify: 🎧 spoti.fi/2USCdU9 Google: 🎧 bit.ly/2W4waME http://www.espn.com.au/afl/ Twitter: @footytips @ESPNAusNZ Instagram: @espnausnz Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ESPNAusNZ/

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The best left-field trade ideas; was Alan Richardson stiff?

Tue, 16 Jul 2019 03:39:00 -0000

Christian Joly from Champion Data breaks down "metres gained" and reveals there's a lot more to it than what meets the eye, while the team talks Richo's break-up with the Saints, the best 'left-field' trade ideas, and Jake takes aim at Ken Hinkley's antics against the Lions. Join Matt Walsh, Niall Seewang and Jake Michaels on the ESPNfootytips AFL podcast. 00.00 - Our preseason predictions aren't going well 02.01 - Was Richo hard-done by? 04.45 - Brett Ratten to takeover as caretaker 06.30 - Which list is the most attractive: Saints, Blues or Roos 08.05 - How your team fares vs. top eight teams 13.10 - Which teams will scrape into the eight? 14.15 - Daniher to the Dogs, Buddy to the Suns? Left-field trade ideas 24.35 - Metres gained: explained! 32.20 - Who are the metres gained kings? 34.25 - Effective AND assisted metres gained - what are they? 39.50 - Ken Hinkley cops it from Jake 42.45 - 3 Votes: M. Robinson 44.10 - Which teams are overrated and underrated by tipsters 45.40 - Certainties and upsets SUBSCRIBE: Apple: 🎧 apple.co/2Z6fMNw Spotify: 🎧 spoti.fi/2USCdU9 Google: 🎧 bit.ly/2W4waME http://www.espn.com.au/afl/ Twitter: @footytips @ESPNAusNZ Instagram: @espnausnz Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ESPNAusNZ/

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How to fix the Suns; end-of-year predictions

Tue, 09 Jul 2019 04:13:00 -0000

The team comes up with a solution to Gold Coast's ongoing woes, and Christian Joly from Champion Data says the Lions are starting to play "premiership-winning" footy. We also give our end-of-year predictions, Jake tees off on the holding the ball rule, and we get around some interesting AFL fashion statements. Join Matt Walsh, Niall Seewang and Jake Michaels on the ESPNfootytips AFL podcast. 00.00 - Intro 00.15 - Niall wins the ESPN Office Cup 02.35 - How do you fix Gold Coast's cycle of mediocrity? 09.05 - Can the Suns emulate the Lions' method of player retention? 10.45 - Port's inconsistency and a "volatile" AFL - is it good for the fans? 16.00 - End of year predictions: flag, Brownlow, Coleman and Rising Star 22.35 - Brisbane are starting to play premiership-winning football 31.05 - Luke Hodge - where does he rate? 32.15 - Jake tees off the holding the ball rule 37.15 - Matt guarantees a perfect centre bounce 37.45 - Jeremy McGovern, Tom Barrass and Jayden Hunt - we need MORE flair in footy 39.55 - Footytips stats - raise the bat! 41.30 - Certainties and upsets SUBSCRIBE: Apple: 🎧 apple.co/2Z6fMNw Spotify: 🎧 spoti.fi/2USCdU9 Google: 🎧 bit.ly/2W4waME http://www.espn.com.au/afl/ Twitter: @footytips @ESPNAusNZ Instagram: @espnausnz Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ESPNAusNZ/

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The MCG's Grand Final contract; should the Pies be worried?

Tue, 02 Jul 2019 03:14:00 -0000

Christian Joly from Champion Data says Collingwood fans have nothing to worry about despite a recent form slump, while the team looks at what caretaker coaches Rhyce Shaw and David Teague are doing differently to their predecessors. We also discuss the MCG's Grand Final contract, while Jake gives Freo an almighty bake. Join Matt Walsh, Niall Seewang and Jake Michaels on the ESPNfootytips AFL podcast. 00.00 - Intro 02.30 - The caretaker coach effect - whay are Shaw and Teague doing differently? 10.00 - The MCG's Grand Final contract - is it fair? 13.40 - Would a 'best-of-three' Grand Final series work? 16.20 - West Coast: road warriors 17.10 - Hey AFL, we can fix your score review system! 22.40 - Should the Pies be worried by their form slump? 28.33 - Collingwood need a four-quarter performance 30.15 - Fremantle's loss was the worst since Sydney's loss to Gold Coast last year 34.55 - Round 15 was a ripper 37.00 - Footytips stats - NO perfect rounds! 38.25 - Certainties and upsets SUBSCRIBE: Apple: 🎧 apple.co/2Z6fMNw Spotify: 🎧 spoti.fi/2USCdU9 Google: 🎧 bit.ly/2W4waME http://www.espn.com.au/afl/ Twitter: @footytips @ESPNAusNZ Instagram: @espnausnz Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ESPNAusNZ/

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Was Buddy to Sydney a mistake; why so much heat on Alan Richardson?

Tue, 25 Jun 2019 03:49:00 -0000

Christian Joly from Champion Data reveals just how far ahead of the ruck pack Max Gawn and Brodie Grundy are, while the team talks Alan Richardson's future, the best coaching moves of the year, debate the whether the Buddy deal has been worth it for Sydney, and Matt makes the case that Jaidyn Stephenson got off very lightly for his gambling admission. Join Matt Walsh, Niall Seewang and Jake Michaels on the ESPNfootytips AFL podcast. 00.00 - Intro 01.10 - Is the heat on Alan Richardson deserved? 07.50 - What do Caleb Daniel, Gary Ablett, Levi Casboult and Jack Ziebell have in common? 17.20 - Buddy's latest injury: the beginning of the end? Was the deal worth it? 22.50 - Just how good are Max Gawn and Brodie Grundy 26.20 - 'Hitouts to advantage' explained 33.00 - Jaidyn Stephenson was stupid and got off lightly 39.40 - Charlie Cameron trade is working out in Brisbane's fvaour 41.35 - Footytips: do Thursday night games throw tippers off? SUBSCRIBE: Apple: 🎧 apple.co/2Z6fMNw Spotify: 🎧 spoti.fi/2USCdU9 Google: 🎧 bit.ly/2W4waME http://www.espn.com.au/afl/ Twitter: @footytips @ESPNAusNZ Instagram: @espnausnz Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ESPNAusNZ/

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We fix the AFL's security issue; Hawthorn's shocking week

Tue, 18 Jun 2019 05:00:00 -0000

Christian Joly from Champion Data reveals the emergence of genuine 'wingmen', while the team debates how to fix the AFL's security and fan issues, discusses Hawthorn's week from hell, talk the future of Tassie football, and Niall reveals which professions make up Australia's best tippers... Join Matt Walsh, Niall Seewang and Jake Michaels on the ESPNfootytips AFL podcast. SUBSCRIBE: Apple: 🎧 apple.co/2Z6fMNw Spotify: 🎧 spoti.fi/2USCdU9 Google: 🎧 bit.ly/2W4waME http://www.espn.com.au/afl/ Twitter: @footytips @ESPNAusNZ Instagram: @espnausnz Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ESPNAusNZ/

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The AFL's best ball users; the fun police are at it again

Tue, 11 Jun 2019 03:57:00 -0000

Christian Joly from Champion Data takes an in-depth look at what makes a "good ball user" and lists some surprising names, while the team discusses the AFL's fun police, North Melbourne's revival under Rhyce Shaw, and we hand out our midseason awards. Join Matt Walsh, Niall Seewang and Jake Michaels on the ESPNfootytips AFL podcast. 00.00 - Intro 00.25 - Perth's weather can get in the bin 02.25 - The fun police are at it again 09.00 - ESPN's midseason awards! 17.00 - North Melbourne under Rhyce Shaw - finals? 20.25 - The AFL's best ball users (with some surprising names!) 24.55 - Best users going inside 50 29.00 - The "shambolic" score review system is stuffed 33.20 - Riewoldt as Freddie Mercury 35.20 - Quirky footytips stats 37.00 - Certainties and upsets SUBSCRIBE: Apple: 🎧 apple.co/2Z6fMNw Spotify: 🎧 spoti.fi/2USCdU9 Google: 🎧 bit.ly/2W4waME http://www.espn.com.au/afl/ Twitter: @footytips @ESPNAusNZ Instagram: @espnausnz Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ESPNAusNZ/

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Is the Roos or Blues gig more attractive; the Dogs' curious decline

Tue, 04 Jun 2019 04:33:00 -0000

Christian Joly from Champion Data takes a look at the curious case of the Western Bulldogs post-2016, while the team (heatedly) debates the AFL's fun police, talk which teams and players are the best 'road warriors' and consider the age old pub question of who would you have kicking for your life after the siren. Join Matt Walsh, Niall Seewang and Jake Michaels on the ESPNfootytips AFL podcast. 00.00 - Intro 01.06 - Is Carlton or North Melbourne's vacancy more attractive for prospective coaches? 07.40 - Which teams and players are the 'road warriors'? 11.20 - The age-old pub question: who would you want kicking for your life after the siren? 15.10 - The curious case of the Western Bulldogs 23.30 - Jake's rant: jury duty is a massive waste of time 27.20 - The AFL has jumped the shark on political correctness 34.15 - Quirky footytips stats 36.15 - Caretaker coaches and the 'bounceback' factor 37.15 - Certainties and upsets SUBSCRIBE: Apple: 🎧 apple.co/2Z6fMNw Spotify: 🎧 spoti.fi/2USCdU9 Google: 🎧 bit.ly/2W4waME http://www.espn.com.au/afl/ Twitter: @footytips @ESPNAusNZ Instagram: @espnausnz Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ESPNAusNZ/

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The AFL's biggest barometers, will more coaching dominoes fall?

Tue, 28 May 2019 04:20:00 -0000

Christian Joly from Champion Data breaks down the AFL's biggest barometers and plays a fun little game of Who Am I, while the team take a look at the potential flow-on effects of Brad Scott's departure from North Melbourne. We also discuss the merit of a midseason trade period, a wildcard weekend, and touch on the shifting attitudes towards concussion. Join Matt Walsh, Niall Seewang and Jake Michaels on the ESPNfootytips AFL podcast. 00:00 A very quick intro 01:14 Who Am I? (or Who Are We?) 02:30 Will the coaching dominoes continue to fall? 08:55 What happens to North's list from here? 10:30 Midseason draft - yar or nay? 13:15 Would a midseason TRADE period work? 17:50 How a wildcard weekend might work 20:40 Who Am I? (or Who Are We?) REVEALED! 26:40 The Barometer Men 30:40 Daisy: drink at home! 33:50 Concussion - we're starting to get it 36:35 Footytips quick stats and the ESPNCricinfo Crick Pick game SUBSCRIBE: Apple: 🎧 apple.co/2Z6fMNw Spotify: 🎧 spoti.fi/2USCdU9 Google: 🎧 bit.ly/2W4waME http://www.espn.com.au/afl/ Twitter: @footytips @ESPNAusNZ Instagram: @espnausnz Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ESPNAusNZ/

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Will Bolton last the year; footy's most overrated club

Tue, 21 May 2019 04:14:00 -0000

Christian Joly from Champion Data explains Player Ratings points and takes a look at the best mature age prospects ahead of the midseason draft, while the team weighs up Brendon Bolton's future at Carlton, how to improve goalkicking accuracy, and Jake takes aim at the MCC. Join Matt Walsh, Niall Seewang and Jake Michaels on the ESPNfootytips AFL podcast. 00:00 Weekend Blues 01:15 Is the top eight already set? 03:20 Brendon Bolton: is he safe? 09:10 Clubs need to practice goalkicking more at training 14:40 Mature age recruit gems 17:20 Midseason draft standout prospects 22:30 Player Ratings points explained by Champion Data 27:40 The importance of a team's "bottom six" players 31.45 Jake takes aim at the MCC 36:00 How good are the Indigenous guernseys for Sir Doug Nicholls Round? 37:40 HOW MANY Carlton fans back their team every week?! SUBSCRIBE: Apple: 🎧 apple.co/2Z6fMNw Spotify: 🎧 spoti.fi/2USCdU9 Google: 🎧 bit.ly/2W4waME http://www.espn.com.au/afl/ Twitter: @footytips @ESPNAusNZ Instagram: @espnausnz Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ESPNAusNZ/

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The MRO has lost the plot; the hypocrisy of Jeff Kennett

Tue, 14 May 2019 04:13:00 -0000

We discuss the MRO's latest head-scratchers, ask if the AFL is turning off its own fans, query Jeff Kennett's latest comments and give long sleeves a bit of love, while Christian Joly from Champion Data breaks down which clubs (and players) are the quarter-by-quarter leaders. Join Matt Walsh, Niall Seewang and Jake Michaels on the ESPNfootytips AFL podcast. 00.15 - The Dees tried their best to lose! 01.56 - The MRO got it embarrassingly wrong 06.10 - Does the AFL have a trust issue with its fans? 10.20 - Which teams do we not have a gauge on? 13.35 - Jeff Kennett's hypocrisy 16.38 - Quarter-by-quarter leaders - team analysis 24.27 - Quarter-by-quarter leaders - player analysis 26.43 - Long sleeve love and Chris Fagan's bizarre statement 28.40 - Clarko the genius? Jake hits back 31.49 - Quirky Footytips stats 33.45 - Certainties and upsets for Round 8 http://www.espn.com.au/afl/ Twitter: @footytips @ESPNAusNZ Instagram: @espnausnz Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ESPNAusNZ/

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A Giant makes his MVP case; is Clarko really a coaching genius?

Tue, 07 May 2019 04:40:00 -0000

Christian Joly from Champion Data looks at the leaders in some of the more obscure stats, while the team talks the AFL's biggest rivalry, questionable haircuts, Jeremy Cameron's Coleman (and Charlie) chances, and would Alastair Clarkson make any difference at Carlton? Join Matt Walsh, Niall Seewang and Jake Michaels on the ESPNfootytips AFL podcast. 00.30 - The weather is cooling down 01.15 - Jeremy Cameron - the league's most valuable player? 03:45 - Which key position prospects are better than Aaron Naughton? 07.00 - Revisiting our preseason predictions 11.45 - What is the AFL's biggest rivalry? 15.38 - Leaders in left-field stat columns 24.50 - Alastair Clarkson is not the messiah 29.05 - The good, the bad and the ugly: player haircuts and mustaches 31.30 - Quirky Footytips stats 33.35 - Certainties and upsets for Round 8 http://www.espn.com.au/afl/ Twitter: @footytips @ESPNAusNZ Instagram: @espnausnz Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ESPNAusNZ/

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Is the Rising Star race over, how have the Cats done it?

Tue, 30 Apr 2019 04:49:00 -0000

How have the Cats risen to become the form team of the competition? Christian Joly from Champion Data breaks it down, while the team (heatedly) debate the Rising Star race, discuss Melbourne's list management moves, and talk Thursday night footy. Meanwhile Jake thinks Gary Ablett isn't "back"... Join Matt Walsh, Niall Seewang and Jake Michaels on the ESPNfootytips AFL podcast. 00.18 - Another loooong weekend of action 01.44 - The Rising Star race: Walsh or Rozee 10.50 - Misunderstood stats: knock-ons 16.08 - Has Melbourne's list management backfired? 22.35 - Geelong's revolutionised forward line 29.50 - Gary Ablett is not "back" 32.18 - Long live Thursday night footy 35.05 - Certainties and upsets for Round 7 http://www.espn.com.au/afl/ Twitter: @footytips @ESPNAusNZ Instagram: @espnausnz Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ESPNAusNZ/

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The 'days break' debate, can you drop a captain?

Tue, 23 Apr 2019 04:10:00 -0000

This week, the team discuss the issues with player access in the media, the Blues' strong response, debate whether a 'five day break' leaves a team worse off, and Christian Joly from Champions Data breaks down scoring from turnovers and explains just what a clanger is. Join Matt Walsh, Niall Seewang and Jake Michaels on the ESPNfootytips AFL podcast. 00:20 - Our new podcast sponsor! 02:00 - The 'days break' debate 06:08 - Is there such a thing as too much footy? 06:40 - Player access in the media is no good 11:06 - Is St Kilda's success sustainable? Is it on Richo? 15:15 - Dissecting 'scores from turnovers' 19:00 - Are teams moving the ball slower this season? 23:38 - What actually is a clanger? 25:22 - Jack Ziebell needs to pull his finger out 29:50 - The Blues' response after their loss to the Suns 34:02 - Tipping is at all-time lows http://www.espn.com.au/afl/ Twitter: @footytips @ESPNAusNZ Instagram: @espnausnz Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ESPNAusNZ/

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The accuracy puzzle and the most improved players

Tue, 16 Apr 2019 03:32:00 -0000

Why is scoring low despite the rule changes? Christian Joly from Champion Data breaks it down, while the team debate flag favouritism, staging for free kicks, the AFL's most improved players and why Melbourne Airport is one of the worst in the world. Join Matt Walsh, Niall Seewang and Jake Michaels on the ESPNfootytips AFL podcast. 00:25 - The funniest thing we've seen at a sporting event 03:55 - Who are the AFL's most improved players? 08:45 - Which team is the team to beat? 13:12 - It's time to stop staging for free kicks 17:10 - What's going on with goalkicking accuracy? 28:10 - Melbourne Airport is a dump 31:25 - Tom Lynch was worth every penny 33:15 - Do you tip with your head or your heart 35:55 - Certainties/upsets for Round 5 http://www.espn.com.au/afl/ Twitter: @footytips @ESPNAusNZ Instagram: @espnausnz Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ESPNAusNZ/

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Dissecting pressure and bring back the tagger!

Tue, 09 Apr 2019 04:06:00 -0000

What is pressure and how is it measured? Champion Data's Christian Joly breaks it down. Are taggers a blight on the game, is the 'general forward' an underrated asset, and should Carlton be under the microscope? Join Matt Walsh, Niall Seewang, Jake Michaels and Champion Data's Christian Joly on the ESPNfootyips AFL podcast. 00:00 - Intro 00:52 - Tipping update 02:09 - Taggers - do they have a place in the game? 07:15 - The rise of the 'general forward' 11:55 - Is Carlton under enough scrutiny? 17:13 - Pressure. What is it and how is it measured? 27:05 - "I've had a gutful!" 30:40 - Sun shining on Queesnland Footy 34:10 - HOW MANY people tipped a perfect 9/9? 35:50 - Our Round 4 certainties and upsets http://www.espn.com.au/afl/ Twitter: @footytips @ESPNAusNZ Instagram: @espnausnz Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ESPNAusNZ/

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Hope not lost for Dons and Dees, is De Goey the game's best?

Tue, 02 Apr 2019 03:30:00 -0000

There are five 2-0 teams heading into Round 3, but can any of them be trusted? We discuss Jordan De Goey, the round's bizarre umpiring, and Christian Joly from Champion Data makes a case for winless teams Essendon and Melbourne. Join Matt Walsh, Niall Seewang and Jake Michaels on the ESPNfootytips AFL podcast. 00:55 - Niall's tipping woes 03:30 - Which 2-0 team can be trusted? 08:50 - Did the umpiring department get it wrong? 13:15 - Is Jordan De Goey the best player in the league? 16:15 - Are the Bombers really that bad? 20:25 - Is there cause for optimism for Melbourne? 23:50 - "I've had a gutful!" 26:15 - The AFLW Grand Final success 28:35 - Footytips' hottest tipsters 30:00 - Our Round 3 certainties and upsets

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Who's under pressure, and the AFL's turf trouble

Tue, 26 Mar 2019 03:15:00 -0000

A number of premiership contenders are facing a dreaded 0-2 start but which team is under the most pressure? Christian Joly from Champion Data reveals some of the round's biggest and weirdest stats, while is the turf situation in Melbourne and Sydney as simple as it seems? Join Matt Walsh, Niall Seewang and Jake Michaels on the ESPNfootytips AFL podcast.

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New rules, the teams to beat and the grand final debate

Tue, 19 Mar 2019 04:15:00 -0000

Is the top four already locked in, will the new rules make much of a difference and who are the stat kings coming out of JLT? All that and more in the very first episode of the ESPNfootytips AFL podcast with Champion Data.

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