The ESPN Footy Podcast
Join ESPN Australia's Matt Walsh and Jake Michaels, along with Champion Data's Christian Joly, as they discuss the hot topics in the AFL, and join Isadora McLeay and AFLW players Eleanor Brown and Imogen Evans talking all things women's footy -- all on the ESPN Footy Podcast.
Episodes
June 4, 2025 • 35 mins
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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June 2, 2025 • 60 mins
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'?
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May 28, 2025 • 31 mins
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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May 26, 2025 • 48 mins
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.
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May 21, 2025 • 33 mins
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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May 19, 2025 • 59 mins
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'.
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May 14, 2025 • 34 mins
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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May 12, 2025 • 57 mins
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?
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May 7, 2025 • 29 mins
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 i...
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May 5, 2025 • 56 mins
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?
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April 30, 2025 • 30 mins
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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April 28, 2025 • 51 mins
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?
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April 23, 2025 • 30 mins
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 -- ho...
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April 21, 2025 • 52 mins
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!
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April 16, 2025 • 38 mins
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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April 14, 2025 • 58 mins
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?
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April 9, 2025 • 31 mins
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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April 7, 2025 • 57 mins
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.
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March 31, 2025 • 46 mins
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.
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March 24, 2025 • 50 mins
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.
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