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 on the ESPN Footy Podcast.
Latest episodes
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60 min
AFL: The 'harrowing' four minutes that'll haunt Freo; Lions threepeat AGAIN!
The duality of footy ... the 2026 AFL Grand Final was a harrowing, living nightmare for Fremantle fans and players, but unbridled ecstasy and jubilation for Lions players and fans…
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35 min
Red Time: Cox vs. Zorko; Fremantle's shot at history
This week on Red Time, JB and Mason preview the 2026 Grand Final as Freo prepare to take on Brisbane for a shot at the club’s first premiership. Coxy also discusses his unique Gran…
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1 h 02
AFL: Prelims reviewed, Neale's ban, and why the Lions win the Grand Final
This week, there's almost too much to talk about! From Friday night's amazing comeback and Hayden Young's clutch effort for the Dockers, to the Jarman Impey decision, Lachie Neale…
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28 min
Red Time: Are prelims harder to win than Grand Finals?
This week on Red Time, JB and Coxy dive into the biggest talking points, including whether prelims are actually harder to win than Grand Finals, the AFL’s potential plans to shorte…
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1 h 06
AFL: Was Chris Scott's post-match press conference disrespectful?
On the ESPN Footy Podcast, the team breaks down Fremantle and Brisbane's wins and grade the seasons of Adelaide and Geelong. Plus Champion Data's preliminary final previews, Chris…
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40 min
Red Time: The AFL needs to stay out of the NFL's way; Freo are primed
This week on Red Time, JB and Coxy unpack a huge week in footy, including why the NFL at the MCG is set to be a raging success and what the AFL can do to help the spectacle. Plus,…
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1 h 08
AFL: Why Dockers will be 'shaking in their boots' after a disastrous loss
This week, the team breaks down the weekend’s four finals and see what went right -- or wrong -- for every team. Plus, huge semifinal previews, the GOTY debate, Taylor Walker vs. T…
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28 min
Red Time: Should Pies retire No. 10? Why Nicks is under enormous pressure
This week on Red Time, JB and Coxy debate whether Scott Pendlebury’s No. 10 should be retired by Collingwood, and what impact he’ll have at the Suns. Plus, is Matthew Nicks is bein…
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58 min
AFL: Why the Blues can keep their crazy season rolling
This week, the team dissects the two crazy wildcard matches and we give our judgement on the concept. Plus, Melbourne and Collingwood’s seasons graded, four massive finals previews…
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28 min
Red Time: Pies can't replace Pendles; Gawn's AA record WILL be broken!
This week on Red Time, JB and Coxy discuss what Collingwood will be missing without Scott Pendlebury in the finals. The boys also debate whether new coaches at rebuilding clubs are…
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1 h 04
AFL: Grading every non-finalist, plus wildcard previews!
This week, the team previews the wildcards, and grades every non-finalist's season. Plus, ‘Contract Stringer’, Logan Morris, Mark and Goal of the Year, LOTS of stuff we noticed, an…
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36 min
Red Time: Coxy responds to post-goal celebration criticism
This week on Red Time, JB and Coxy discuss the criticism pointed at Mason’s post-goal celebrations against the Crows and his run-in with former teammate Mark Keane. They also weigh…
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52 min
AFL: We've been blessed! TWO draws in one round of footy?!
This week. the team disucsses the wild week that was, with two draws in two days stealing the headlines. Plus, the Pies' on-the-go list regeneration, why the Bulldogs are in flood…
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45 min
AFL: DRAFT SPECIAL! The race to be top pick in the open pool
On a draft special, ESPN draft expert Jasper Chellappah joins the podcast to wrap up the National Championships. Who impressed, and who should be the top pick in the open pool (beh…
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32 min
Red Time : Can Carlton sell this game style to out-of-contract stars?
This week on Red Time, JB and Coxy discuss whether Carlton's remarkable turnaround under Josh Fraser could already be changing the way out-of-contract players view the Blues, despi…
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52 min
AFL: The Dees are great fun BUT there's a caveat...
This week the team looks at the Demons' win over Fremantle, and judges whether Melbourne is not just a finals threat, but a premiership threat. Plus, North finally got reward for e…
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37 min
Red Time: Player movement, rep footy, and the AFL's overseas future
This week on Red Time, JB and Coxy react to the AFL's warning to clubs about resting players in the final round of the season. The boys also discuss the controversy around players…
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1 h 03
AFL: Lions can't win the flag with this defensive profile; Freo's last big question
This week, the team discusses Brisbane's poor defensive profile, looks at the Blues’ form under Josh Fraser, and weighs up the premiership standards report from the second half of…
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56 min
AFL: The crazy stats behind Nas' day out; Ty Gallop's 'stupid' act
On the ESPN Footy Podcast, the team looks at Nasiah Wanganeen-Milera’s massive day out and recosider his standing in the game. Plus, how the Cats are attacking without Jeremy Camer…
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38 min
Red Time: What it'll take to lure players to Tasmania
This week on Red Time, JB and Coxy unpack the biggest challenge facing the Tasmania Devils after Ken Hinkley's appointment as inaugural coach, debating what it will really take to…