The ESPN Footy Podcast

This week on the podcast, the team looks at Collingwood’s run of five straight wins and another withering 15-minute Fremantle burst. Plus, the Dons get some nourishment, the Tigers find themselves back on the bottom of the ladder, and Ben Keays' case of déjà vu!

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

00:00 Intro and Something You Noticed

07:45 Collingwood's rapid kick-ins

13:23 Richmond - Yze under pressure, or is there an excuse?

20:45 Essendon have nailed their 2025 draft

29:55 Freo's withering 15-min bursts of dominance

37:45 National Championships - who impressed?

41:10 Ken Hinkley to Tassie, a good fit?

45:55 Day Grand Final again?

47:05 Are the Swans pretenders?

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This week on Red Time, JB and Coxy reflect on the incredible journey to a 150-game AFL milestone, before diving into whether players actually pay attention to their coach's press conferences in the wake of Damien Hardwick's eyebrow-raising comments. The boys also unpack the latest dangerous tackle debates, ask why no lead feels safe in modern footy, debate whether struggling clubs deserve AFL assistance packages, and discuss if it's finally time to scrap ruck nominations. 

00:00 Intro

00:37 BBQ controversy

03:00 The road to 150 AFL games

09:40 Do players watch their coach's press conferences?

14:47 What's a dangerous tackle?

19:16 No lead is safe in modern footy

23:19 Should the AFL help struggling clubs?

26:00 Time to scrap ruck nominations?

29:51 Hot Stat Checklist, powered by StatMate

33:44 Don't Be Surprised If...

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This week, the team looks at Thursday night’s remarkable turnaround by Fremantle, and discusses the Dons after another dismal showing. Plus, the race for the wildcard, Damien Hardwick’s press conference, and why Champion Data doesn't track wet weather.

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

00:00 Intro and Something You Noticed

11:15 Fremantle's insane response

16:41 Does Essendon need an assistant package?

25:03 The wildcard race - who is best placed?

31:27 Why Champion Data doesn't track weather

42: 30 The Suns' decline and Dimma's presser

51:25 Is the hype justified or is it hyperbole?

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This week on Red Time, JB and Coxy discuss whether AFL players need to be more careful about what they say on podcasts following Brayden Maynard's comments after his umpire contact fine. The boys also debate whether the deliberate rushed behind rule has run its course, react to reports linking Gold Coast with a move for Nick Daicos, unpack the myths around one-week hamstring injuries, and ask whether co-coaches could ever work in the AFL?

INTRO

00:00 - 03:11

DO FINES DETER PLAYERS?

03:11 - 09:55

RUSHED BEHIND RULE

09:55 - 15:00

WOULD CO-COACHES WORK?

15:00 - 19:10

THE MOST DISAPPOINTING IS...

19:10 - 21:46

DAICOS TO SUNS?! 

21:46 - 25:00

ONE-WEEK HAMMIE MYTHS

25:00 - 28:15

DON’T BE SURPRISED IF...

28:15 - 33:19

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This week on the podcast, the team looks at some of the bizarre results and stats that came out of Round 17. Plus, the longest goal in Champion Data history might be a mistake, do the Cats need to make a tough call on Jeremy Cameron, and there were HOW MANY free kicks on Sunday?

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

00:00 Intro and Something You Noticed

12:25 Weird weeked - Cats vs. Lions

17:45 Do the Cats need to drop Jeremy Cameron?

24:35 Weird weekend - Hawks vs. Dees

31:55 Weird weekend - Tigers vs. Blues

37:55 Weird weekend - Power vs. Kangaroos

45:00 Maynard and Miller should have been suspended

50:40 Is the hype justified or is it hyperbole?

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This week on Red time, JB and Coxy discuss Chris Scott's candid comments on Tyson Stengle and the delicate balance between supporting players and maintaining accountability, before unpacking why trust is everything inside a football club. The boys also debate on-field tensions between teammates, the AFL's willingness to listen to player feedback on this year's rule changes, why effort and attitude often trump tactics and skill, and how much double-up fixtures can shape a season. Plus, they ask whether Fremantle's 14-1 start is a blessing or a curse, and reveal which teams they think are best placed to challenge for the flag.

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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 placed (again)?

32:20 Fremantle have to make the GF

37:45 Suns have been more disappointing than Essendon

46:05 The AFL's best 'pick 6' players

53:40 Is the hype justified or is it hyperbole?

57:20 Port have shown us how to beat the Crows

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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 spots at the Dockers, and plenty more.  

00:00 – Intro

1:53 – Start, Bench, or Drop?

Public criticism crackdown

6:56 – AFL fixture alternatives

12:20 – The Blues can’t ignore Fraser

15:48 – Pies unfairly scrutinised?

20:05 – Freo’s remarkable injury list

23:10 – Hot Stat Checklist, powered by StatMate

26:37 – Don’t Be Surprised If… 

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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's defence is back!

36:30 Most improves players this year

42:49 Players who take the hardest set shots

47:48 Is the hype justified or is it hyperbole?

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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 to declare their intentions earlier in the season. 

INTRO 0:00

COXY’S NEW CLUBS 0:56

FREO’S CHARTER FLIGHTS 1:57

SHOULD AFL COPY NRL? 7:52

STOP CLARIFYING RULES! 11:46

SIMPKIN DEFENDS HIS TEAMMATE 18:35

WHAT’S HAPPENING IN GOLD COAST?  24:05

AFL FIXTURING BLUNDER  26:15

HOT STAT CHECKLIST 30:00

DON’T BE SURPRISED IF… 34:35

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