The ESPN Footy Podcast

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

AFL: Daicos on track to be 'the best ever'? Plus footy's best 'pick 6' players

June 29, 2026 • 65 mins
This week, the team looks at Nick Daicos' standing in the game, more fixturing woes, how Brisbane is timing its run, and Freo's enviable position. Plus, Gold Coast's dramatic drop off, the AFL's best 'pick 6' players, and more! Join Matt Walsh, Jake Michaels, and Champion Data's Christian Joly on the ESPN Footy Podcast. 00:00 Intro and Something You Noticed 11:10 Jake unloads on Nick Daicos' critics 23:55 Lions perfectly plac...
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Red Time: Are AFL players allowed to be honest anymore?

June 24, 2026 • 33 mins
This week on Red Time, JB and Coxy debate whether the AFL is going too far in penalising players and officials for publicly commentary. The boys also discuss the alternative fixture models presented at the CEO's summit, whether the Blues can ignore Josh Fraser after their stunning turnaround, and if Collingwood's list profile is being unfairly scrutinised. Plus, they chat Fremantle's remarkable injury run, the weekly battle for spo...
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AFL: Blues 'very likely' to make a wildcard? Plus, the Crows are back!

June 22, 2026 • 59 mins
This week, the team chats the Blues’ resurgence and if they’re wildcard contenders. Plus the Crows are also back in form, the league’s most improved players, the forwards who take the hardest set shots at goal, and more! Join Matt Walsh, Jake Michaels, and Champion Data's Christian Joly on the ESPN Footy Podcast. 00:00 Intro and Something You Noticed 17:05 Carlton's resurgence under Josh Fraser 28:45 Adelaide'...
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Red Time: Why Fremantle spends $500k on charter flights

June 17, 2026 • 41 mins
This week on Red Time, JB and Coxy discuss Fremantle's use of charter flights, unpack the Tribunal's decision to uphold Paul Curtis' three-match ban, and praise Jy Simpkin for publicly backing his teammate. They also debate AFL rule clarifications, discuss reports of tension at the Suns and why a bit of friction inside a football club isn't always a bad thing, and they tackle trade secrecy and whether the AFL is ready for players t...
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AFL: AFL should've avoided clash with Socceroos; does Dimma have a point?

June 15, 2026 • 54 mins
This week, the team looks at the free kick ladder but delves deeper into the 'noise of affirmation', debates whether you'd rather have North Melbourne's list or West Coast's list, and discusses the Australian Football Hall of Fame. Plus, should the AFL avoided a clash with the Socceroos? Join Matt Walsh, Jake Michaels, and Champion Data's Christian Joly on the ESPN Footy Podcast. 00:00 Intro and Something You Noticed 04:10 Shou...
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Red Time: Why the AFL won’t shorten games; the Frampton verdict

June 10, 2026 • 37 mins
This week on Red Time, JB and Coxy discuss the AFL's long-term fixture plans as Tasmania edges closer to entering the competition, including whether the league should consider more games, fewer games, or even shorter matches. The boys also unpack the Tribunal's decision to clear Billy Frampton, debate the AFL's growing crackdown on careless umpire contact, revisit wildcard weekend as the race for finals heats up, and ask whether Ha...
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AFL: Did Kozzy deserve the trophy? Close the McKay set shot loophole?

June 9, 2026 • 55 mins
This week, the team looks at Freo's record and how being four games inside the top two helps them down the track. Plus, some wild stats from a week of close margins, Harry McKay's shot clock, Kozzy's trophy, and a whole lot more! Join Matt Walsh, Jake Michaels, and Champion Data's on the ESPN Footy Podcast. 00:00 Intro and Something You Noticed 08:36 Close game stats 16:10 One-point win records 18:50 Fremantle - peaking too ea...
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Red Time: Peaking too early is a footy myth; Carlton’s strange problem

June 3, 2026 • 37 mins
This week on Red Time, JB and Coxy debate whether ‘peaking too early’ is real as Fremantle continues its dominant start to the season. The boys also discuss Carlton's unusual draft dilemma, why the AFL got spooked into changing the ARC score review process, and whether clubs should stop selling home games. Plus, should Essendon hire the best coach available, or the person best placed to galvanise a struggling club? ...
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AFL: Ranking the premiership contenders, why Dons can't 'die wondering'

June 1, 2026 • 59 mins
This week, the team looks at the form of the Swans and Dockers, rank the premiership contenders, and dive into goalless first halves. Plus, James Hird, the 'homebody Dees', and have the Saints improved? (An update!) Join Matt Walsh, Jake Michaels, and Champion Data's Christian Joly on the ESPN Footy Podcast. 00:00 Intro and Something You Noticed 18:06 The Swans and Dockers' dominance, Jake's tiers 31:35 The Suns and Dees' poor ...
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Red Time: Why footy needs more honesty like Scott’s Merrett bombshell

May 27, 2026 • 41 mins
This week on Red Time, JB and Coxy praise Brad Scott’s openness about wanting to let Zach Merrett leave the Bombers in the offseason, and pay tribute to Neale Daniher. They also discuss the ‘weak’ look of staging, the advantage rule, and whether it’s time to stop celebrating acts of courage in the wake of the AFL’s concussion crackdown.  0:00 Intro 1:45 Freo on a roll 4:40 Coxy’s Neale ...
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AFL: Pendlebury's worst game ... ever?! Plus, the Giants' crazy third quarter

May 25, 2026 • 50 mins
This week, the team looks at the Giants' third quarter blitz, what the Blues have changes under Josh Fraser, and delve into who the game's most impactful players are. Plus, was Pendles' milestone game his worst game, ever?! Join Matt Walsh, Jake Michaels, and Champion Data's Christian Joly on the ESPN Footy Podcast. 00:00 Intro and Something You Noticed (including Pendles!) 11:00 The Giants' crazy third quarter 16:05 The most '...
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Red Time : ‘I’d love it’: Why coach-player interactions are fair game

May 19, 2026 • 36 mins
This week on Red Time, JB and Coxy ask if Craig McRae went too far with his boundary line interaction with Brodie Grundy, and if it’s fair the Hawks have been forced out of Tassie. Plus, should the AFL have a ‘clutch player of the year’ award like the NBA? Nick Daicos has a ridiculous record against the Eagles, and plenty more! 00:00:00 - Introduction 00:05:19 - Coxy x Boogie 00:06:40 - Who's the one player ...
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AFL: Have the Demons (unknowingly) cracked the 'rebuild' code?

May 18, 2026 • 60 mins
This week, the team discusses Melbourne's almost 'accidental' rebuild and how it could work for other teams. Plus, a look at the Bulldogs and North's lean run of form, an update on St Kilda's improvement, and a bit of Pendles chat as well! Join Matt Walsh, Jake Michaels, and Champion Data's Christian Joly on the ESPN Footy Podcast. 00:00 Intro and Something You Noticed 09:30 Demons, why haven't they been worked out? 13:30 Have...
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'It p----s me off!': Cox lashes Pendlebury criticism | Red Time

May 13, 2026 • 37 mins
This week on Red Time, JB and Coxy weigh in on the news at  Carlton and ask if coaches wear too much of the blame in modern footy. They also discuss online abuse directed at Josh Rachele, the criticism of Scott Pendlebury’s celebration, the rare -- and limited -- MCG opportunities given to interstate contenders, and what the Giants do better than anyone!    Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoice...
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AFL BONUS: Michael Voss out at Carlton -- where to for the Blues?

May 11, 2026 • 25 mins
In a special emergency podcast, Matt Walsh and Jake Michaels discuss the news that Michael Voss has stepped down as Blues coach just nine games into the 2026. So, where do the Blues go from here, is the list good enough, what cultural impacts does this have, and who are the candidates? 00:00 Intro and reaction to the news 04:20 Why Voss didn't work 08:52 Where the list is at 13:30 Who are the coaches available? 19:55 What we...
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AFL: The most accurate players from set shots; Geelong's MCG 'Plan B'

May 11, 2026 • 48 mins
This week, the team looks at 'Wharfie Time', Geelong's fascinating venue-dependent 'Plan B', and Port's close losses. Plus, the best (and worst) set shots in the AFL, Josh Rachele's celebration, Conor McKenna's Irish 'solo', and more! Join Matt Walsh, Jarryd Barca, and Champion Data's Christian Joly on the ESPN Footy Podcast. 00:00 Intro and Something You Noticed 09:40 'Wharfie Time' - is it real? 13:40 Geelong's handball metre...
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Red Time: Why non-Victorian teams are disadvantaged in the AFL

May 6, 2026 • 34 mins
This week on Red Time, JB and Coxy debate whether non-Victorian AFL teams are truly disadvantaged, and chime in on the draws vs. extra time discussion. Plus, they delve into the dwindling Indigenous numbers across the competition, what the Giants should change their name to, and plenty more!  00:00:00 Introduction SEGMENT 1 - START, BENCH, DROP 00:03:27 - Non Victorian clubs are disadvantaged 00:06:57 - Extra time during...
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DRAFT: Rule changes explained, plus the names to know with Jasper Chellappah

May 5, 2026 • 25 mins
ESPN's draft expert Jasper Chellappah joins the team to discuss all the changes to the draft bidding system. Plus, a look at some of the names to know as the junior season kicks into full gear, and a look ahead to the midseason draft. Join Matt Walsh, Jake Michaels, and Jasper Chellappah on the ESPN Footy Podcast. 00:00 Intro and welcome 02:10 Changes to the draft 08:50 Cody Walker run down 10:00 Dougie Cochrane, what to know ...
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AFL: 'The worst umpiring decision of the year'; the most improved player

May 4, 2026 • 53 mins
This week, we look at the teams who score (and give up) the most 'red time' goals. Plus, The Pies' inside 50s problem, the most improved player in 2026, the Blues, 'Whiteboardgate', and more! Join Matt Walsh, Jake Michaels, and Champion Data's Christian Joly on the ESPN Footy Podcast. 00:00 Intro and Something You Noticed 09:28 'Red time' goals - who leaks the most? 13:08 Collingwood's inside 50 efficiency 19:53 How would 'ext...
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Red Time: The Ainsworth-Cox exchange; is Pendles’ golden guernsey too much?

April 29, 2026 • 33 mins
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! Learn more about your ad choices. V...
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