The ESPN Footy Podcast

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 Should the AFL have clashed with the Socceroos?

10:00 Does Dimma have a point about umpiring?

20:25 Players who 'wax' the most

29:30 North or West Coast - which list would you prefer?

38:14 Which modern players will be a HOF Legend?

45:45 Is the hype justified or is it hyperbole?

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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 Harry McKay's clever time-wasting tactic was smart footy or a loophole that needs fixing.

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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 early?

26:30 Is the top four set?

29:10 North's leaders, and selling home games

38:30 Should Kozzy have won the Neale Daniher Trophy?

41:10 Harry McKay's set shot

46:50 Getting under James Sicily's skin

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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?

00:00:00 - Intro

00:01:17 - Josh Treacy didn’t get the memo

00:02:07 - Start, Bench, Drop: Winning is doing Carlton no favours right now

00:07:55 - The AFL got spooked into changing the ARC process 

00:13:15 - There’s no such thing as ‘peaking too early’

00:18:34 - The right coach isn't always the 'best' coach

00:23:32 - Four premiership points are worth more than a cash injection 

00:27:25 - Hot Stat Checklist, powered by StatMate

00:31:30 - Don’t Be Surprised If…

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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 travelling records

39:40 Goalless first halves - some fun stats 

44:45 An update on the Saints, can they keep Nas?

48:16 Is the hype justified or is it hyperbole?

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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 Daniher memories

8:40 Start, Bench, Drop

8:50 Brad Scott’s honesty

13:00 Staging is a ‘weak’ look

17:00 Courage in footy

24:00 More mature-age talent, please

29:00 The Advantage rule

33:00 Hot Stat Checklist, powered by StatMate

37:00 Don’t Be Surprised If…

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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 'impactful' players in the AFL

25:40 The injury ladder - Tigers have been stiff!

33:50 Blues under Josh Fraser - what has changed?

39:35 Quick queries with Christian!

45:00 Is the hype justified or is it hyperbole?

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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!

00:05:19 - Coxy x Boogie

00:06:40 - Who's the one player you'd trust to kick for your life?

00:08:13 - SEGMENT 1 Start, Bench or Drop

00:08:17 - Coaches talking to opposition players from the bench

00:11:58 - The Hawks leaving Tassie is a massive win for the clubs that visit most

00:15:57 - The AFL should have a clutch player award

00:18:00 - Essendon fans have run out of patience.

00:20:58 - It’s time to take Melbourne seriously again

00:22:54 - The Suns should reconsider taking games to Darwin

00:24:56 - SEGMENT 2 - Hot Stat Checklist

00:30:30 - SEGMENT 3 - Don't Be Surprised if...

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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 they cracked the rebuild code

23:10 North Melbourne - underwhelming?

30:00 Western Bulldogs - how bad it's become

36:50 Saints - have they improved yet?!

42:55 Our favourite footy journeyman

45:35 Pendles chat (and his wine?!)

51:10 Is the hype justified or is it hyperbole?

58:10 Hirdy choked on some meat!

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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!   

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