ESPN AU/NZ

The ESPN Footy Podcast

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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 Imogen Evans talking all things women's footy -- all on the ESPN Footy Podcast.

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ESPN AU/NZ

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Latest episode

Jul 8, 2026

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Episodes

AFLW SPECIAL: Lauren Arnell talks finals, next season, and more! 14.03.2022

In a special, bonus episode of the ESPN Footy Podcast, former league star and premiership-winning Lion Lauren Arnell joins Marissa Lordanic and Marnie Vinall to discuss all things AFLW finals, next season's potential August start, and much more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

AFLW: Next season in AUGUST? Analysing the run into finals 10.03.2022

This week on the pod, we chat about the week's results and look forward to the last round and finals, discuss the potential season start move to August and who the winners and losers would be, plus we touch on the Dees' big score and why that might have come about. Join Marissa Lordanic and Marnie Vinall on the ESPN Footy Podcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoice...

AFL: The teams with changing gameplans; coaches most under pressure 08.03.2022

Matt and Jake from ESPN -- and Christian from Champion Data -- are back to discuss all things AFL in their first podcast for the year! They touch on the coaches most under pressure heading into 2022, what each new coach is bringing to the table, ask why players are getting suspended in preseason, and much, much more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

AFLW: Ebony Marinoff on her 50th game; discussing Daisy Pearce's coaching prospects 02.03.2022

In this week's episode we're joined by special guest and Adelaide star Ebony Marinoff who chats to us ahead of her 50th AFLW game! We also speak about a quality Indigenous Round, Sabrina Frederick's impressive return for the Pies, and Daisy Pearce's links to several coaching gigs. Join Marissa Lordanic and Marnie Vinall on the ESPN Footy Podcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoi...

Matt, Jake and Christian are back to cover the AFL from March 8! 28.02.2022

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AFLW: Praising 'veteran' Tayla Harris; the downside to expansion 23.02.2022

In this week's episode we chat about the engrossing comebacks from the Dees and Dogs, contrast it with talking about what's going on with the Saints and Giants after their goalless weekend, heap praise on some young 'veterans' like Tayla Harris, and there's a bit more chat about the semi-pro thing after the AFLPA's call for professionalism by 2026.  Join Marissa Lordanic, Marnie Vinall, and Anna H...

AFLW: The 'semi-pro' league needs to go; summer arvos aren't for footy 17.02.2022

This week on the podcast, Harro is back and we're talking about how the Dogs and Crows game became an instant classic. We have some grievences though: What's going on at the Blues? Why are we playing in the middle of the afternoon in summer? And why is the competition still semi professional? Join Marissa Lordanic, Marnie Vinall, and Anna Harrington on a massive episode of the ESPN Footy Podcast....

AFLW: Some huge drought-breaking wins, discussing WA's border 10.02.2022

This week on the podcast, we chat about inaccurate kicking, how important a mobile forward line is, the drought-breaking wins for a few clubs, and the border situation with the WA teams.  Join Marissa Lordanic and Marnie Vinall on the ESPN Footy Podcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

AFLW: How the ladder is taking shape, top 4 discussion 03.02.2022

It's been another massive round (literally, it went on so long!) of footy, and this week on the podcast we discuss how the ladder is starting to take shape, the likely top four and who is challenging for the flag, as well as ACL injuries (again), and the complicated case of Haneen Zreika. Join Marissa Lordanic and Marnie Vinall on the ESPN Footy Podcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit pod...

AFLW: Chatting good defence; players coming back from COVID 27.01.2022

This week on the podcast, we chat about the Cats and Pies strong defensive efforts, Zimmie Farquahson, players coming back from Covid, and have a yarn about all the pride round stories that emerged.  Join Marissa Lordanic and Marnie Vinall this week on the ESPN Footy Podcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

AFLW: The Prespakis Cup, the importance of depth, and more 18.01.2022

This week, we gush about the Prespakises(? or Prespaki? Let us know!), discuss how important depth is especially in COVID times, and why a good forward line is what's separating the contenders from the rest of the pack.  Join Marissa Lordanic, Marnie Vinall, and Anna Harrington on the ESPN Footy Podcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

AFLW: ACL heartbreak, MonCon-mentum, and who impressed us most 13.01.2022

This week on the ESPN Footy Podcast, the team discusses the elephant in the room - another spate of heartbreaking ACL injuries to some of the league's biggest stars, while we also touch on Monique Conti's influence at the Tigers, Carlton's 50-metre penalty woes, a new segment, and more! Join Marissa Lordanic, Marnie Vinall, and Anna Harrington on the ESPN Footy Podcast. Learn more about your ad ch...

AFLW: Massive team previews, season predictions and more! 05.01.2022

In the first AFLW episode of the ESPN Footy Podcast, Marissa Lordanic, Anna Harrington, and Marnie Vinall take you through every team ahead of a huge season launch, while they also give their predictions for the major awards. Get up to date with all the latest news, team prospects and more ahead of Round 1. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The ESPN Footy Podcast returns for the AFLW season! 16.12.2021

Exciting news, footy fans! The ESPN Footy Podcast is expanding to cover the AFLW, with Marissa Lordanic, Anna Harrington, and Marnie Vinall taking the reins for the upcoming season - with the help of Champion Data, of course! The first episode is set to drop in the week of Round 1 - so keep your eyes (and ears) peeled! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Who each AFL club's first pick plays like; what they can bring in 2022 26.11.2021

In another offseason special of the ESPN Footy Podcast, Champion Data's Christian Joly joins the team and helps break down the biggest winners from the AFL Draft, while he also looks at each club's first pick and what impact they can have in 2022 - complete with current player comparison. Need to get up to speed with other clubs' picks? We've got you covered. Learn more about your ad choices. Visi...

Looking to the AFL Draft with ESPN expert Chris Doerre 22.11.2021

Join ESPN's Matt Walsh and Jake Michaels, and draft expert Chris Doerre as they look towards the 2021 AFL draft, with an eye at the bolters, sliders, and more - while Chris reveals his current first-round phantom draft. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Trade and free agency review; draft preview with Chris Doerre 14.10.2021

In a special offseason episode of the podcast, ESPN's draft expert Chris Doerre joins the team to review the free agency and trade period, while the team also throws forward to the draft, set to be held next month. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Best Grand Final stories; what happened to Petracca's 40th touch? 28.09.2021

This week on the podcast, Christian takes us through what happened to Christian Petracca's record-breaking 40th disposal, while the guys talk the Grand Final's best stories, what happened to the Dogs, and they look forward to a massive 2022. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dunkley on the Grand Final; Champion Data's big preview 21.09.2021

This week on the ESPN Footy Podcast, Josh Dunkley joins the team to talk his Grand Final preparation and to reflect on a bonkers finals series, while Christian from Champion Data runs us through where the big game will be won and lost. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

ESPN's massive Brownlow Medal special 16.09.2021

In a bonus episode of the ESPN Footy Podcast, Jake breaks down the Brownlow Medal with the help of his mammoth Brownlow predictor, while Christian Joly from Champion Data brings a statistical slant to footy's night of nights. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Your 'Ask Champion Data' questions answered; where to for Cats, Power? 14.09.2021

This week, we dissect two somewhat underwhelming prelims and look at the futures of both Geelong and Port Adelaide, while Christian Joly from Champion Data answers listener questions, such as the value of deep vs. shallow inside 50s, and whether free kick counts really have a bearing on results. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The ruck rule changing the stats game; prelim previews 07.09.2021

In a jam-packed episode of the podcast, we debate if players have too much power in player movement, while Christian Joly from Champion Data looks at the ruck, and how recent rule changes have caused a rethink in 'best practices'. We also preview the two big prelims, rate the Giants and the Lions' seasons, and much more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dissecting Toby Greene's ban; the value of your 'last picked' players 31.08.2021

This week on the podcast, the team talks Toby Greene's ban and Christian Joly from Champion Data reveals the value of each team's 'bottom six' or 'last picked' players, while the discussion also turns to this week's semifinals and, bizarrely, haemorrhoids! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

BONUS: Teague sacked, but where to for struggling Blues? 26.08.2021

In a bonus episode of the ESPN Footy Podcast, Matt Walsh and Jake Michaels are joined by Rohan Connolly to discuss Carlton's decision to sack David Teague, and what the fallout is likely to be. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Champion Data's 'All-Australian' team; massive finals previews 24.08.2021

This week on the podcast, Christian Joly brings Champion Data's All-Australian team to the table - with some twists. Meanwhile, the team reflects on a bonkers final round of footy, talks pre-prepared commentary lines, and throws forward to a massive week of finals action. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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