The ESPN Footy Podcast

ESPN

Taking a look at the AFL's biggest issues, with the help of Champion Data.

  • 1 hour 24 minutes
    MASSIVE AFL Draft preview: Club-by-club guides, prospects analysed

    ESPN's AFL Draft expert Jasper Chellappah joins the team to take a look at the 2025 draft crop. We take a look at each club's draft hand, and preview all the big prospects ahead of the big day. Wanna hear about the top prospects? Listen to the analysis on Richmond, West Coast, Essendon, and Melbourne!

    Join Matt Walsh, Jake Michaels, and Jasper Chellappah on the ESPN Footy Podcast.

    00:00 Intro

    07:19 Adelaide

    12:40 Brisbane

    16:15 Carlton

    20:50 Collingwood

    24:12 Essendon

    30:10 Fremantle

    34:30 Geelong

    38:14 Gold Coast

    42:16 GWS

    45:09 Hawthorn

    50:40 Melbourne

    54:21 North Melbourne

    56:50 Port Adelaide

    58:46 Richmond

    01:03:30 St Kilda

    01:05:45 Sydney

    01:08:27 West Coast

    01:15:08 Western Bulldogs

    01:19:00 Bolters/conclusion

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    11 November 2025, 3:38 am
  • 1 hour 1 minute
    AFL: Magnificent Lions building a dynasty; Cats were 'un-Geelong-like'

    Brisbane have gone back-to-back! We analyse how the Lions ran away with the 2025 Grand Final, discuss the Norm Smith Medal voting, look at what went wrong for Geelong, and give Lachie Neale some very big praise ... PLUS a whole lot more!

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

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    28 September 2025, 3:26 am
  • 28 minutes 47 seconds
    Red Time: Debating the Brownlow Medal voting process; Cox vs. Zorko

    On this week’s episode, JB and Coxy go head-to-head on whether umpires should keep control of Brownlow Medal voting after a string of controversial results from Monday night. They also look back on Collingwood’s prelim loss, including Mason’s fiery run-in with Dayne Zorko that ended in a $5,000 fine for the Lions veteran. Plus, the boys dive into some key player stats ahead of the Grand Final, debate whether Jaidyn Stephenson deserves another AFL lifeline, and call out why this year’s mark and goal of the year were underwhelming.

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    24 September 2025, 3:39 am
  • 53 minutes 58 seconds
    AFL: MASSIVE Grand Final preview! Plus, how good was Dangerfield?!

    This week, we review the two preliminary finals and grade the seasons of Hawthorn and Collingwood, plus take an early look at this week's AFL Grand Final -- how can the Cats and the Lions get the job done? Plus, the MRO needs to fix dangerous tackles, Mark of the Year chat, Patrick Dangerfield, Lachie Neale, and more!

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

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    22 September 2025, 5:49 am
  • 46 minutes 7 seconds
    Brownlow special! Analysing the favourites, stats to know, best bets, and more

    Champion Data's secret formula, Jake's magical spreadsheet, and a whole lot more! It's our Brownlow special, so get out your pen and pads...

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

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    18 September 2025, 5:00 am
  • 41 minutes 46 seconds
    Red Time: Reliving prelim final moments; Zach Merrett latest

    On this week’s episode, JB and Coxy take a trip down memory lane and recall some famous preliminary final moments, while they also look ahead to this weekend’s two HUGE matches. Plus, does the AFL have an equalisation problem? Are the Bombers better off without Zach Merrett? Will Tassie even happen? And the most underrated small forward of the modern era is…

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    17 September 2025, 8:13 am
  • 48 minutes 54 seconds
    AFL: Crows' feeble finals exit - season a fail? Plus how the prelims will be won!

    This week, we break down what went wrong for the Crows against the Hawks, explore how the Lions dismantled the Suns, and look ahead to two massive preliminary finals. Plus, a Mr. September update, State of Origin, and more!

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

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    15 September 2025, 3:53 am
  • 36 minutes 48 seconds
    Red Time: HUGE semifinal previews; Are taggers bad for the game?

    On this week’s episode, JB and Coxy break down Collingwood’s qualifying final win and how they’re approaching the week off, as well as the latest on Bobby Hill and Jeremy Howe. The boys also debate whether players should be fined $10,000 for flopping, the AFL’s looming last disposal rule change, and why the cashed-up Saints simply MUST play finals in 2026. Plus, why Coxy thinks tagging is “boring” and a bad look for the game, and the key players and stats you need to watch for in this weekend’s semifinals!

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    10 September 2025, 8:27 am
  • 1 hour 4 minutes
    AFL: Champion Data's 'Mr. September'; making the case for Hawks, Suns

    This week, we review all four finals from a hectic week of September action, and look ahead to the two semifinals. Can we make a case for a straights sets exit? Who is Champion Data's new Mr. September? And why are airlines and the broadcasters in the gun?

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

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    8 September 2025, 5:53 am
  • 38 minutes 22 seconds
    Red Time: AFL finals predictions with Collingwood’s Mason Cox

    On this week’s episode, JB and Coxy debate the biggest topics ahead of the first week of finals, including trade speculation bubbling during finals, whether we’ll see another elimination finalist win a premiership, and if non-Victorian dominance in this year’s final eight is good for the game. Plus, why the AFL shouldn’t be concerned about the clear divide in this season’s ladder, some stats to watch for in Week 1, and more! 


    (NOTE: this was recorded before the David Swallow confirmation - safe to say the boys are stoked he's in!)

     

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    3 September 2025, 3:22 am
  • 58 minutes 15 seconds
    AFL: Each finalist's X-Factor; MASSIVE previews of every game

    This week, we revisit the premiership standards for every finalist, and Jake gives each club a percentage chance of winning the flag. Plus we preview all four finals and name the X-factor to watch for each team!

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

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    1 September 2025, 6:12 am
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