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The ESPN Footy Podcast

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The ESPN Footy Podcast
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    AFL: Worst yet to come for 'diabolical' Dons; the fixture is a mess

    23/03/2026 | 49 mins.
    This week, the team looks at Essendon's awful start to the year, and heap praise on the young Eagles for their win over North. Plus, TDK's bad day out, the hamstring epidemic, and the Bulldogs keep ticking the boxes.

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

    00:00 Intro and Something You Noticed

    06:15 Fixture is a mess

    14:20 Hamstring epidemic

    20:55 Bulldogs ticking more boxes

    23:50 Bombers have been 'diabolical'

    32:41 TDK had a stinker!

    37:01 Is the hype justified or is it hyperbole?
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    Red Time: AFL's most 'pointless' rule; Pendles call 'dangerous' for the sport

    18/03/2026 | 34 mins.
    This week on Red Time, JB and Coxy weigh in on Collingwood’s forward line struggles, question the AFL’s ā€œuselessā€ interchange cap, and explain why the Scott Pendlebury Tribunal call is ā€œdangerous for the sportā€. Plus, are North back? And why on earth are West Coast playing a game at 9:30am!?
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    AFL: League needs to 'fall on its sword' and ditch Opening Round

    16/03/2026 | 56 mins.
    This week, Christian looks at how footy is as quick as it's ever been, and we look at the 0-2 teams, Brisbane and St Kilda? Plus, Opening Round has to end, did the AFL overreach with 'fully ticketed' games, and is the Bulldogs' attacking diversity sustainable?

    00:00 - Intro and Something You Noticed

    09:05 - Speed of ball movement update - she's fast!

    15:55 - The 0-2 teams, should we worry about the Lions or Saints?

    24:20 - Errol Gulden injury for Sydney - what it means?

    27:00 - The Western Bulldogs' score sources

    31:50 - Justin Longmuir on Opening Round

    37:45 - Scott Pendlebury's ban

    40:50 - Kangaroos and Demons' good wins

    45:00 - Is the hype justified or is it hyperbole?

    Join Matt Walsh, Jake Michaels, and Champion Data's Christian Joly on the ESPN Footy Podcast.
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    Red Time: Are coaches more important than talent on a playing list?

    11/03/2026 | 35 mins.
    Red Time is back for 2026! JB and Coxy kick off the season by unpacking the former Pie’s offseason move to Freo and his first impressions of a side most expect to contend. The pair also debate the new ruck rules, Opening Round overreactions, players snapping around the body from easy set shots, 50-metre penalties being too harsh, and plenty more!
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    AFL: We're worried about Geelong and Carlton; Rating Points questioned

    09/03/2026 | 48 mins.
    This week, we dissect each of the Opening Round games, with a reason to be worried for a few teams. Plus, Nick vs. Nas unpacked, crazy stats for Christian Petracca and Ed Richards, and how teams are using the '23rd man'.

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

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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