The ESPN Footy Podcast

This week on Red Time, JB and Coxy discuss the idea of the AFL banning the high mark due to concussion fears, the potential for contact training limits, Chris Scott’s Wildcard Round criticism, and ponder whether the traditional ‘Big 4’ clubs no longer are. Plus, the state Gather Round should head to next, and more!

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This week, the team dives into what’s changed at Melbourne under Steven King and the staggering numbers behind their start to the season. Plus, the things you may have missed from a wild Easter Monday contest, why teams are coughing up big margins more than we’ve seen before, and was Clarko out of line?

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

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This week on Red Time, JB and Coxy discuss Port Adelaide’s refusal to say ‘rebuild’, question whether the traditional rebuild is dead, and ask just how hard it really is to play four full quarters of footy. The boys also dive into player responsibility around head knocks and whether players are too ‘tough’ for their own good, and unpack the AFL’s score review process and how it can be fixed. Plus, the game’s best rivalry, what do they make of St Kilda’s Gather Round guernsey, and plenty more!

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This week, the team dives into Carlton's issues and try to pinpoint a root cause. Plus, they look at why the Eagles are competitive, why the Crows can't put up big scores, and identify the rucks and teams who get 'sharked' the most.

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

00:00 Intro and Something Yout Noticed

05:15 The Blues' big problems

16:12 West Coast's worst is behind them

22:40 Adelaide's big flaw is holding them back

31:30 Sharking hitouts - who it happens to

38:46 Is the hype justified or is it hyperbole?

44:40 Witch doctors in footy?

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This week on Red Time, JB and Coxy unpack where the taunting line is, the recent rise of player-fan interaction, and coaches calling out their players publicly. The boys also debate the ideal Grand Final start time, discuss footy’s most unbreakable record, and what Tassie’s stadium delay might mean for player acquisition. Plus, do they prefer countdown clocks, or count-up clocks? 

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This week, the team looks at Essendon's awful start to the year, and heap praise on the young Eagles for their win over North. Plus, TDK's bad day out, the hamstring epidemic, and the Bulldogs keep ticking the boxes.

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

00:00 Intro and Something You Noticed

06:15 Fixture is a mess

14:20 Hamstring epidemic

20:55 Bulldogs ticking more boxes

23:50 Bombers have been 'diabolical'

32:41 TDK had a stinker!

37:01 Is the hype justified or is it hyperbole?

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This week on Red Time, JB and Coxy weigh in on Collingwood’s forward line struggles, question the AFL’s “useless” interchange cap, and explain why the Scott Pendlebury Tribunal call is “dangerous for the sport”. Plus, are North back? And why on earth are West Coast playing a game at 9:30am!?

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This week, Christian looks at how footy is as quick as it's ever been, and we look at the 0-2 teams, Brisbane and St Kilda? Plus, Opening Round has to end, did the AFL overreach with 'fully ticketed' games, and is the Bulldogs' attacking diversity sustainable?

00:00 - Intro and Something You Noticed

09:05 - Speed of ball movement update - she's fast!

15:55 - The 0-2 teams, should we worry about the Lions or Saints?

24:20 - Errol Gulden injury for Sydney - what it means?

27:00 - The Western Bulldogs' score sources

31:50 - Justin Longmuir on Opening Round

37:45 - Scott Pendlebury's ban

40:50 - Kangaroos and Demons' good wins

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

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

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Red Time is back for 2026! JB and Coxy kick off the season by unpacking the former Pie’s offseason move to Freo and his first impressions of a side most expect to contend. The pair also debate the new ruck rules, Opening Round overreactions, players snapping around the body from easy set shots, 50-metre penalties being too harsh, and plenty more!

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This week, we dissect each of the Opening Round games, with a reason to be worried for a few teams. Plus, Nick vs. Nas unpacked, crazy stats for Christian Petracca and Ed Richards, and how teams are using the '23rd man'.

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

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