The ESPN Footy Podcast

On Red Time this week, Jarryd and Jake discuss who they think is the face of the AFL today, ask if the Showdown is now the game's best rivalry, heap praise on 'the best coach of the modern era', and heaps more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The ESPN Footy Podcast team reveal the five best players of the season (so far), debate whether draws should still exist for home-and-away fixtures, and discuss where Jamie Elliott's mark ranks among modern day hangers. Plus, have you ever seen the 'pressure gauge' graphic on footy broadcasts and wondered how it works? Christian helps us break it all down. Join Jarryd Barca, Jake Michaels, and Cha...

On Red Time this week, Jarryd and Jake discuss which player they would rather have out of Harley Reid and Nick Daicos, ask if North Melbourne could become the first winless team since 1964, revisit Dimma's bullish comments about the Suns' list, and heaps more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The ESPN Footy Podcast team are split on the Toby Greene bump, while they dissect the current state of umpiring, and consider giving more credit to Stephen Silvagni for his list management efforts at the Blues. Plus, Christian has taken a deep dive into 'expected scores', and it's fair to say there are some VERY lucky teams... Join Jarryd Barca, Jake Michaels, and Champion Data's Christian Joly on...

On Red Time this week, Jarryd and Jake ask whether it's poor form for clubs to release Anzac guernseys when they don't play on the day, discuss if we should still celebrate courageous acts following Nathan Murphy's medical retirement, and dissect Charlie Cameron's tribunal hearing. Plus, which player is severely underperforming? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Now all teams have played five games the ESPN Footy Podcast team looks at which teams are nailing the premiership metrics. Plus we chat Jason Dunstall, and if it's time to change Brownlow eligibility, and a heap more. Join Matt Walsh, Jake Michaels, and Champion Data's Christian Joly on the ESPN Footy Podcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On Red Time this week, Matt and Jake discuss Melbourne's 'grubby' decision to challenge Kysaiah Pickett's ban, plus they debate who is worth 10 millions over 10 years, look at how West Coast can knock off the Tigers, and heaps more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This week, the team analyses the Jekyll and Hyde Bombers, look at the kings of red time goals, and uncover some very quirky Gather Round stats. Plus, is Clarko the man to really lead North out of the mire, and should Ollie Wines be trade bait? Join Matt Walsh, Jake Michaels, and Champion Data's Christian Joly on the ESPN Footy Podcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adc...

This week on Red Time, we discuss which teams are showing signs of being genuine contenders, and whether the Tigers should trade Tom Lynch, while we also chat Gather Round, the Eagles and hindsight with Harley Reid, footy's spate of pitch invaders, and more. Join Matt Walsh and Jake Michaels on Red Time, on the ESPN Footy Podcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoice...

This week, we look at the teams and players who kick the most goals from free kicks, plus the interstate sides with the best records at Adelaide Oval, plus discussion on Port's unbelievable loss, Scott Pendlebury's fine, and the latest on why the Crows are struggling. Join Matt Walsh, Jake Michaels, and Champion Data's Christian Joly on the ESPN Footy Podcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Vis...

This week on Red Time, ESPN's Jarryd Barca and Jake Michaels discuss bombshell drug claims that were aired in parliament during the week, share why Peter Wright was stiff to be suspended, and debate where Tom Hawkins sits as a 21st century key forward. Plus, some decisions at Tigerland are put under the spotlight, and do North Melbourne truly deserve a marquee fixture? Learn more about your ad cho...

This week, the team looks at the Swans' hallmarks and why they might be leading a new trend in footy, while we also discuss what's gone wrong with the Pies. Plus, questions from listeners, Isaac Heeney's incredible start to the year, and much more. Join Matt Walsh, Jake Michaels, and Champion Data's Christian Joly on the ESPN Footy Podcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.co...

This week on Red Time, ESPN's Jarryd Barca and Jake Michaels debate whether or not the Eagles should have delisted Andrew Gaff and ask if the Bulldogs are wasting Marcus Bontempelli's prime, while the insufficient intent rule also comes under fire. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This week, the team looks at where last year's Grand Finalists are getting beaten, while Christian takes us through the definition and examples of a clanger. Plus, a heated debate on where the Bulldogs are at after their big loss to the Dees. Join Matt Walsh, Jake Michaels, and Champion Data's Christian Joly on the ESPN Footy Podcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adch...

This week on Red Time, ESPN's Jarryd Barca and Jake Michaels debate Harry McKay's goal kicking and Geelong's 2024 prospects, quash the Collingwood 'premiership hangover' talks, and name their surprise All-Australian selections for the season.   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This week, the team breaks down every Opening Round result, and looks at how Dimma is using his 'shiny new toys'. Plus the MRO gets a clip for not setting a strong example in the Opening Round, and a debutant's goal celebration come under fire. Join Matt Walsh, Jake Michaels, and Champion Data's Christian Joly on the ESPN Footy Podcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/ad...

Welcome to Red Time! In the first episode, ESPN's Jarryd Barca and Jake Michaels break down the Jimmy Webster suspension, share their concerns with the Bombers, analyse Adelaide's 2024 pass mark, and ask who the new Tasmania team should target as marquee recruits. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This week, we chat the truncated preseason and whether it's really worth analysing from a statistical point of view, while Christian brings a number of list quirks to the table. Plus, the team talks concussion and Jimmy Webster. Join Matt Walsh, Jarryd Barca, and Champion Data's Christian Joly on the ESPN Footy Podcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In the first episode of the ESPN Footy Podcast for season 2024, the team discusses what is new at Champion Data with Christian Joly, including some new and revised stats, while Jake gets needled after releasing his 50 best players article on Monday. Plus, we put our reputations on the line with our BIG calls of the year. Join Matt Walsh, Jake Michaels, and Champion Data's Christian Joly on the ESP...

In an offseason, three-part special, Matt and Jake are joined by Rohan Connolly to discuss an interesting question: who is on each club's 'Mount Rushmore'? That is, who are the four 'faces of the club', the most iconic names to pull on the guernsey? The rules? Players only (sorry, Kevin Sheedy at Essendon), stats aren't everything, and current players are definitely eligible. Agree? Disagree? Well...

In an offseason, three-part special, Matt and Jake are joined by Rohan Connolly to discuss an interesting question: who is on each club's 'Mount Rushmore'? That is, who are the four 'faces of the club', the most iconic names to pull on the guernsey? The rules? Players only (sorry, Kevin Sheedy at Essendon), stats aren't everything, and current players are definitely eligible. Agree? Disagree? Well...

In an offseason, three-part special, Matt and Jake are joined by Rohan Connolly to discuss an interesting question: who is on each club's 'Mount Rushmore'? That is, who are the four 'faces of the club', the most iconic names to pull on the guernsey? The rules? Players only (sorry, Kevin Sheedy at Essendon), stats aren't everything, and current players are definitely eligible. Agree? Disagree? Well...

The AFLW edition of the ESPN Footy Podcast is back for Season 8! The team talks about Brisbane's Grand Final victory over North Melbourne, the Lion's unbelievable pressure, Jenna Bruton's untimely injury, Bre Koenen's complete best on ground performance, and plenty more. Join Marissa Lordanic and Imogen Evans on the ESPN Footy Podcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adc...

The AFLW edition of the ESPN Footy Podcast is back for Season 8! The team talks about Geelong and Brisbane's spicy prelim final and the nail biter between North Melbourne and the Adelaide Crows. We look ahead to this weekend's Grand Final `between the Kangaroos and Lions and dissect the winners from the W Awards! Join Marissa Lordanic and Imogen Evans on the ESPN Footy Podcast. Learn more about yo...

The AFLW edition of the ESPN Footy Podcast is back for Season 8! The team talks about The Crows dismantling of the Swans, what's next for Sydney, Melbourne's straight sets exit, and how Geelong held on. Plus a preview of the preliminary finals and some chat about two coaching departures. Join Marissa Lordanic, Sarah Burt, Isadora McLeay, and Imogen Evans on the ESPN Footy Podcast. Learn more about...