The ESPN Footy Podcast

This week, the team analyses the Demons' form slump and wonder if they're still premiership contenders, while we also look at Sydney's decision not to use their sub, praise Port and the Pies' seasons, and a whole lot more! 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

This week, we look at the reasons behind the Eagles' dire situation, and discuss the importance of James Sicily (and Tex Walker), while Jake and Christian get animated about All-Australian eligibility. That, plus chat about Dimma, the Suns' biggest game since Ablett, and a whole lot more! Join Matt Walsh, Jake Michaels, and Champion Data's Christian Joly on the ESPN Footy Podcast. Learn more about...

This week on the pod, Champion Data's Christian Joly dissects the art of tackling and reveals which players apply them best, while the team analyses Tim Taranto's hot run of form, the disappointing Suns, and ask which teams currently in the top eight could fall out come September. Join Jarryd Barca, Jake Michaels, and Christian Joly on the ESPN Footy Podcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visi...

This week, the team analyses a confusing week for the MRO and tribunal, Christian runs through some stats showing which teams are nailing their chances (hint: it isn't Carlton), we look at the best performances in milestone games, and a bunch more in a massive episode! Join Matt Walsh, Jake Michaels, and Champion Data's Christian Joly on the ESPN Footy Podcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Vi...

This week, the team looks at the Jordan De Goey bump (and associated by-play), Christian dissects the Blues' dire scoring stats and the difference between the Crows at home and on the road, and we answer a bunch of listener questions. 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

This week, in "the Sicily episode", the team discusses the importance of intercept marks amid a surge of talented interceptors, Christian looks at the numbers behind Freo's impressive month of footy, Jake takes aim at the MRO's inconsistency, and Matt makes a case for a mid-season trade period. Join Matt Walsh, Jake Michaels, and Champion Data's Christian Joly on the ESPN Footy Podcast Learn more...

This week, Christian looks at the league's most improved players in 2023, we analyse Damien Hardwick's tenure at Richmond, discuss the perfect storm which has left the Eagles in their current predicament, and play another round of "is the hype justified or is it hyperbole?" Join Matt Walsh, Jake Michaels, and Champion Data's Christian Joly on the ESPN Footy Podcast. Learn more about your ad choice...

This week, the team looks at the merits of a 'draft lottery' and if it could work in the AFL, we look at what has happened to the Swans (and if it can all be blamed on injuries), while we also discuss the players who nailed the ‘revenge game' - the first game back against their old club. Plus a whole heap more! Join Matt Walsh, Jake Michaels, and Champion Data's Christian Joly on the ESPN Footy Po...

This week on the podcast, the team chats the AFL's most disappointing team (Carlton), discuss accuracy, ask why Lance Franklin is being booed, and Matt and Jake throw a curly one at Christian involving Ratings Points and Josh Dunkley. 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

This week on the pod, the boys are joined by Jasper Chellappah to chat all things draft (and consensus No. 1 pick Harley Reid), we look at the Gil succession plan with Andrew Dillon and break down every Round 7 result, while Christian reminds us of a bizarre stat involving teams that get spanked in Grand Finals. Join Matt Walsh, Jake Michaels, and Champion Data's Christian Joly on the ESPN Footy P...

This week on the podcast, we discuss the disappointing Dockers, and if the Blues can get out of their 'boring' hole, while Christian brings to the table some unbelievable stats about Collingwood, Nick Daicos, and the Saints. Plus, should knees to the head in speccie attempts be reportable? Join Matt Walsh, Jake Michaels, and Champion Data's Christian Joly on the ESPN Footy Podcast. Learn more abou...

This week on the podcast, the team discusses Adelaide's strong form and finals chances, Gather Round as a whole, Jake puts the heat on Stuart Dew, oh, and bare with us as we discuss the importance of winning the post-clearance contested possession differential as opposed to the pre-clearance differential. Join Matt Walsh, Jake Michaels, and Champion Data's Christian Joly on the ESPN Footy Podcast....

This week, as the Saints continue to notch up victories, the boys take a look at the impact of master tactician Ross Lyon and his defensive strategy. The team also analyse the Lions' inconsistency away from home, and look ahead to next week's Gather Round, debating whether the concept is robbing Victorian crowds. Join Matt Walsh, Jake Michaels, and Champion Data's Christian Joly on the ESPN Footy...

This week, the team analyses the downturn in set-shot accuracy across the competition. With reigning premiers Geelong currently sitting at 0-3, the boys discuss which of their role players aren't firing, but also why they aren't ruling them out too soon. We also go through each club's telling stat from the week, and we ask if players should front up at post-match press conferences. Join Matt Walsh...

This week the team discusses the niche rules regarding sirens following North's win over the Dockers. Nathan Broad reignites the concussion debate, with some of the guys making some big calls. Footy tipping is officially in full swing, and if you want to feel good about your scores listen to find out how bad some tippers really are. Plus, we look at all the stats for the 0-2 and 2-0 teams. Join Ma...

This week on the pod, Christian brings a new segment to the table in which he looks at the key stat from every team in their match from the weekend. Jarryd and Matt debate the AFL's attitude towards concussion in footy after a week of dangerous incidents, and we ask which side had the week's worst loss. (Hint: it was Freo) Join Matt Walsh, Jarryd Barca, and Champion Data's Christian Joly on the ES...

In this week's podcast, the team runs through their final preseason predictions, including who they think will win the flag, the Brownlow, the wooden spoon, and much more. Plus, Jake declares Richmond the team to beat -- and Dusty back -- while Christian is bullish on the Giants' prospects. Tune in to the ESPN Footy Podcast, with Matt Walsh, Jake Michaels, and Champion Data's Christian Joly. Learn...

The ESPN Footy Podcast is back for another year, and this week, Matt, Jake, and Christian chat the changing gameplans of clubs with new coaches, Jake responds to feedback from his Best 50 Players article, we look at the 'coaching pressure power rankings', while Christian brings to the table one new player from each club to keep an eye on in 2023. Join Matt Walsh, Jake Michaels, and Champion Data's...

The team is back for 2023! In a cheeky bonus episode before we really get going, Jake reveals the 50 BEST players in the AFL - taking into account form, difficulty of position played, impact, stats, and more! Christian and Matt are also back to keep him in check and challenge what's sure to be a controversial list! Listen to the ESPN Footy Podcast, with Matt Walsh, Jake Michaels, and Champion Data...

This week the team review the AFLW Grand Final and dissect how Melbourne won their first and flag and where things went wrong for the Lions, chat about the Daisy narrative, Tayla Harris finally getting her premiership, and how to assess Brisbane's legacy after a third grand final defeat. Join Sarah Burt, Anna Harrington, and Marissa Lordanic on the ESPN Footy Podcast. Learn more about your ad choi...

The ESPN footy pod team are joined by draft expert Chris Doerre ahead of next week's 2022 AFL Draft, taking a look at every club's greatest list needs and which prospects fit the bill. Plus, what do the Giants do with the first overall pick? Join Matt Walsh, Jarryd Barca, and Chris Doerre on the ESPN Footy Podcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This week the team analyse the two grand finalists, Melbourne and Brisbane, chat about what Adelaide and North Melbourne can take out of their respective seasons, drop some cheeky predictions for the Grand Final and the Best and Fairest, and weigh in on the Grand Final venue. Join Marissa Lordanic and Sarah Burt on the ESPN Footy Podcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/...

This week the team analyses why both Richmond and Collingwood can take a host of positives out of season seven, chat about why a Melbourne-Brisbane premiership decider could be all but a certainty, and weigh in on the current Grand Final venue 'nonsense'. Join Marissa Lordanic and Sarah Burt on the ESPN Footy Podcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This week, the team looks towards two massive semifinal clashes - including the saga surrounding Richmond's fixture against the Kangaroos - analyse Fremantle's decision to part ways with head coach Trent Cooper, and more! Join Marissa Lordanic and Anna Harrington on the ESPN Footy Podcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This week on the pod, the team discuss the most chaotic draw of the season between the Roos and Tigers, the 0.3% that separated the Demons from the minor premiership, and go in-depth on this week's four mouth-watering finals match-ups. Join Marissa Lordanic and Sarah Burt on the ESPN Footy Podcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices