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
November 10, 2025 • 84 mins
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!
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07:19 Adelaide
12:40 Brisbane
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September 27, 2025 • 61 mins
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!
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September 23, 2025 • 28 mins
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 deser...
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September 22, 2025 • 53 mins
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!
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September 18, 2025 • 46 mins
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...
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September 17, 2025 • 41 mins
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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September 14, 2025 • 48 mins
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!
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September 10, 2025 • 36 mins
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 t...
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September 8, 2025 • 64 mins
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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September 2, 2025 • 38 mins
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!
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September 1, 2025 • 58 mins
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!
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August 26, 2025 • 35 mins
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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August 25, 2025 • 70 mins
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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August 20, 2025 • 31 mins
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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August 18, 2025 • 61 mins
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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August 13, 2025 • 34 mins
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 s...
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August 11, 2025 • 68 mins
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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August 6, 2025 • 34 mins
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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August 4, 2025 • 59 mins
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!
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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.
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