The ESPN Footy Podcast

This week, the team previews the wildcards, and grades every non-finalist's season. Plus, ‘Contract Stringer’, Logan Morris, Mark and Goal of the Year, LOTS of stuff we noticed, 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

13:15 Grading St Kilda's season

17:05 GWS

19:30 Gold Coast

22:35 North Melbourne

25:55 Port Adelaide

29:30 West Coast

33:50 Richmond

37:55 Essendon

41:25 Previewing WB vs. COLL

48:40 Previewing MELB vs. CARL

54:15 Is the hype justified or is it hyperbole?

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This week on Red Time, JB and Coxy discuss the criticism pointed at Mason’s post-goal celebrations against the Crows and his run-in with former teammate Mark Keane. They also weigh on the importance of upholding team standards when out in public, particularly this late in a season, in the wake of the Sydney Swans saga. Also on the agenda: the term ‘minor premiership’, wildcard round should NOT be considered finals, some praise for Isaiah Dudley’s craftiness, and plenty more!

0:00 Intro

1:00 Push and shove with Mark Keane

6:13 Swans, and player responsibility in public

10:30 The term ‘minor premiership’

14:52 Wildcard round should NOT be considered finals

18:55 Carlton’s coach hiring process

22:22 Dudley’s goal of the year

25:50 Hot Stat Checklist, powered by StatMate

30:40 Don’t Be Surprised If…

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This week. the team disucsses the wild week that was, with two draws in two days stealing the headlines. Plus, the Pies' on-the-go list regeneration, why the Bulldogs are in flood mode, Freo's underrated strength, crowd watch (x2!), and why Brisbane's runway gives them a chance...

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

00.00 Intro and Something You Noticed

07:20 TWO draws - Hawks vs. Pies

10:45 Collingwood playing the kids

15:35 The forgotten goalline rule

20:08 Blues' draw with the Dogs

23:06 Dogs' defensive style

29:15 Christian Petracca's drop off

32:00 Biggest dropoffs and improvers since halfway mark of the year

36:15 Freo's underrated weapon

43:10 Have the Lions shored up the defence yet?

44:10 Is the hype justified or is it hyperbole?

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On a draft special, ESPN draft expert Jasper Chellappah joins the podcast to wrap up the National Championships.

Who impressed, and who should be the top pick in the open pool (behind Dougie Cochrane and Cody Walker)? Jasper reveals all in his "Top Pick in the Open Pool Pie".

00:00 Intro and overall depth

01:46 Our first look at Dougie Cochrane in the SANFL

05:40 Cody Walker keeps impressing in the VFL for Carlton

09:34 'The top pick in the open pool pie!' Arki Butler

14:14 Harry Van Hattum

17:40 Gus Teixeira

20:21 Ethan Drever

24:34 Top SA prospects

27:49 Top WA prospects

31:57 Key defence depth

35:10 Could the Dogs lose out?

38:00 Picks on the trade table?

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This week on Red Time, JB and Coxy discuss whether Carlton's remarkable turnaround under Josh Fraser could already be changing the way out-of-contract players view the Blues, despite the club yet to appoint its next senior coach. The boys also debate whether Taylor Walker is the greatest Crow of all time, make the case for Fremantle assistant Jaymie Graham as a senior coaching candidate, discuss whether pre-game ceremonies are becoming a concern for players, and unpack Matt Rowell's fascinating barefoot pre-game ritual! 

00:00 – Intro

00:37 – Reviewing Melbourne vs. Freo

1:58 – Previewing Freo vs. Adelaide

4:04 – Start, Bench, Drop: Are players being swayed by Fraser’s Blues

9:50– Tex the greatest ever Crow?

12:33 – Does this mean the nickname Tex will be open after this year?

14:17 – Jaymie Graham’s coaching credentials

16:53 – Are pre-game ceremonies a concern for players?

19:13 – Matt Rowell’s pre-game ritual

22:00 – Hot stat Checklist, powered by StatMate…

25:08 – Don’t Be Surprised If… 

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This week the team looks at the Demons' win over Fremantle, and judges whether Melbourne is not just a finals threat, but a premiership threat. Plus, North finally got reward for effort, the Hawks' midfield has some issues, Matt Rowell and Izak Rankine played wet weather footy, and a lot more!

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

00:00 Intro and Something you Noticed

12:10 Melbourne's win over Fremantle

29:30 North Melbourne's much-needed win

36:55 The Hawks' midfield issue

40:15 Swannies under the radar?

43:13 Is the hype justified or is it hyperbole?

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This week on Red Time, JB and Coxy react to the AFL's warning to clubs about resting players in the final round of the season. The boys also discuss the controversy around players meeting with rival clubs during the season after Lachie Neale's reported visit to Collingwood, whether footy should return to New Zealand and other international markets, and why representative football deserves a bigger place on the calendar. Plus, why it’s crucial for the Dockers to win this week, and plenty more! 

0:00 Intro

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This week, the team discusses Brisbane's poor defensive profile, looks at the Blues’ form under Josh Fraser, and weighs up the premiership standards report from the second half of the year. Plus, Fremantle at home vs. on the road ahead of a huge MCG clash, the Rising Star race 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

11:55 Brisbane's bad defensive profile

21:00 The Blues under Josh Fraser

27:45 Fremantle at home vs. away

34:15 Premiership standards since Round 12

42:10 North, Hawks, Eagles

48:05 Rising Star a one horse race

54:00 Is the hype justified or is it hyperbole? (AA chat about wingers)

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On the ESPN Footy Podcast, the team looks at Nasiah Wanganeen-Milera’s massive day out and recosider his standing in the game. Plus, how the Cats are attacking without Jeremy Cameron, North's glaring issue, the race for the top 6, and Ty Gallop’s brain fade, recruit of the year, 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

05:10 Dan McStay's 'pick six'!

06:55 The stats behind Nas' miassive day out

19:42 Are the Cats attacking better without Jeremy Cameron?

24:30 North's forward half issue

29:43 The top 10 has fallen flat, but the top 6 is interesting

38:00 Ty Gallop's 'stupid' act

43:10 Is the hype justified or is it hyperbole?

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This week on Red Time, JB and Coxy unpack the biggest challenge facing the Tasmania Devils after Ken Hinkley's appointment as inaugural coach, debating what it will really take to convince AFL players to make the move south. The boys also discuss Scott Pendlebury's future beyond Collingwood, why it's too early to draw conclusions from the ladder with five rounds still to play, and whether the AFL should bring in two goal umpires at either end instead of relying on technology. Plus, we finally have an official award for defenders! 

00:00 - Intro

00:14 - Coxy's 150th

05:14 - Start, Bench, or Drop?

05:20 - Tassie is a hard sell

12:35 - Will Pendles finish his career elsewhere?

15:39 - Two goal umps at each end?

18:55 - New defensive award!

22:14 - Western Derby lookahead

25:14 - Hot Stat Checklist, Powered by StatMate

29:36 - Don't Be Surprised If... 

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