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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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Will Bolton last the year; footy's most overrated club 21.05.2019 39:40

Christian Joly from Champion Data explains Player Ratings points and takes a look at the best mature age prospects ahead of the midseason draft, while the team weighs up Brendon Bolton's future at Carlton, how to improve goalkicking accuracy, and Jake takes aim at the MCC. Join Matt Walsh, Niall Seewang and Jake Michaels on the ESPNfootytips AFL podcast. 00:00 Weekend Blues 01:15 Is the top eight...

The MRO has lost the plot; the hypocrisy of Jeff Kennett 14.05.2019 36:06

We discuss the MRO's latest head-scratchers, ask if the AFL is turning off its own fans, query Jeff Kennett's latest comments and give long sleeves a bit of love, while Christian Joly from Champion Data breaks down which clubs (and players) are the quarter-by-quarter leaders. Join Matt Walsh, Niall Seewang and Jake Michaels on the ESPNfootytips AFL podcast. 00.15 - The Dees tried their best to los...

A Giant makes his MVP case; is Clarko really a coaching genius? 07.05.2019 35:55

Christian Joly from Champion Data looks at the leaders in some of the more obscure stats, while the team talks the AFL's biggest rivalry, questionable haircuts, Jeremy Cameron's Coleman (and Charlie) chances, and would Alastair Clarkson make any difference at Carlton? Join Matt Walsh, Niall Seewang and Jake Michaels on the ESPNfootytips AFL podcast. 00.30 - The weather is cooling down 01.15 - Jere...

Is the Rising Star race over, how have the Cats done it? 30.04.2019 37:44

How have the Cats risen to become the form team of the competition? Christian Joly from Champion Data breaks it down, while the team (heatedly) debate the Rising Star race, discuss Melbourne's list management moves, and talk Thursday night footy. Meanwhile Jake thinks Gary Ablett isn't "back"... Join Matt Walsh, Niall Seewang and Jake Michaels on the ESPNfootytips AFL podcast. 00.18 - Another looo...

The 'days break' debate, can you drop a captain? 23.04.2019 37:13

This week, the team discuss the issues with player access in the media, the Blues' strong response, debate whether a 'five day break' leaves a team worse off, and Christian Joly from Champions Data breaks down scoring from turnovers and explains just what a clanger is. Join Matt Walsh, Niall Seewang and Jake Michaels on the ESPNfootytips AFL podcast. 00:20 - Our new podcast sponsor! 02:00 - The 'd...

The accuracy puzzle and the most improved players 16.04.2019 38:36

Why is scoring low despite the rule changes? Christian Joly from Champion Data breaks it down, while the team debate flag favouritism, staging for free kicks, the AFL's most improved players and why Melbourne Airport is one of the worst in the world. Join Matt Walsh, Niall Seewang and Jake Michaels on the ESPNfootytips AFL podcast. 00:25 - The funniest thing we've seen at a sporting event 03:55 -...

Dissecting pressure and bring back the tagger! 09.04.2019 38:17

What is pressure and how is it measured? Champion Data's Christian Joly breaks it down. Are taggers a blight on the game, is the 'general forward' an underrated asset, and should Carlton be under the microscope? Join Matt Walsh, Niall Seewang, Jake Michaels and Champion Data's Christian Joly on the ESPNfootyips AFL podcast. 00:00 - Intro 00:52 - Tipping update 02:09 - Taggers - do they have a plac...

Hope not lost for Dons and Dees, is De Goey the game's best? 02.04.2019 33:36

There are five 2-0 teams heading into Round 3, but can any of them be trusted? We discuss Jordan De Goey, the round's bizarre umpiring, and Christian Joly from Champion Data makes a case for winless teams Essendon and Melbourne. Join Matt Walsh, Niall Seewang and Jake Michaels on the ESPNfootytips AFL podcast. 00:55 - Niall's tipping woes 03:30 - Which 2-0 team can be trusted? 08:50 - Did the umpi...

Who's under pressure, and the AFL's turf trouble 26.03.2019 29:05

A number of premiership contenders are facing a dreaded 0-2 start but which team is under the most pressure? Christian Joly from Champion Data reveals some of the round's biggest and weirdest stats, while is the turf situation in Melbourne and Sydney as simple as it seems? Join Matt Walsh, Niall Seewang and Jake Michaels on the ESPNfootytips AFL podcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit pod...

New rules, the teams to beat and the grand final debate 19.03.2019 32:47

Is the top four already locked in, will the new rules make much of a difference and who are the stat kings coming out of JLT? All that and more in the very first episode of the ESPNfootytips AFL podcast with Champion Data. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices