The ESPN Footy Podcast

By ESPN AU/NZ

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 Imo... more

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The podcast currently has 349 episodes available.

The ESPN Footy Podcast episodes:

September 28, 2025 AFL: Magnificent Lions building a dynasty; Cats were 'un-Geelong-like'
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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1h 2min
September 24, 2025 Red Time: Debating the Brownlow Medal voting process; Cox vs. Zorko
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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29min
September 22, 2025 AFL: MASSIVE Grand Final preview! Plus, how good was Dangerfield?!
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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54min
September 18, 2025 Brownlow special! Analysing the favourites, stats to know, best bets, and more
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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47min
September 17, 2025 Red Time: Reliving prelim final moments; Zach Merrett latest
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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42min
September 15, 2025 AFL: Crows' feeble finals exit - season a fail? Plus how the prelims will be won!
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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49min
September 10, 2025 Red Time: HUGE semifinal previews; Are taggers bad for the game?
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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37min
September 08, 2025 AFL: Champion Data's 'Mr. September'; making the case for Hawks, Suns
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?
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1h 5min
September 03, 2025 Red Time: AFL finals predictions with Collingwood’s Mason Cox
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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39min
September 01, 2025 AFL: Each finalist's X-Factor; MASSIVE previews of every game
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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59min

FAQs about The ESPN Footy Podcast:

How many episodes does The ESPN Footy Podcast have?

The podcast currently has 349 episodes available.