The ESPN Footy Podcast

This week on Red Time, JB and Coxy weigh in on the news at  Carlton and ask if coaches wear too much of the blame in modern footy. They also discuss online abuse directed at Josh Rachele, the criticism of Scott Pendlebury’s celebration, the rare -- and limited -- MCG opportunities given to interstate contenders, and what the Giants do better than anyone!   
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In a special emergency podcast, Matt Walsh and Jake Michaels discuss the news that Michael Voss has stepped down as Blues coach just nine games into the 2026.

So, where do the Blues go from here, is the list good enough, what cultural impacts does this have, and who are the candidates?

00:00 Intro and reaction to the news

04:20 Why Voss didn't work

08:52 Where the list is at

13:30 Who are the coaches available?

19:55 What we want to see from Carlton in the next month

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This week, the team looks at 'Wharfie Time', Geelong's fascinating venue-dependent 'Plan B', and Port's close losses. Plus, the best (and worst) set shots in the AFL, Josh Rachele's celebration, Conor McKenna's Irish 'solo', and more!

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

00:00 Intro and Something You Noticed

09:40 'Wharfie Time' - is it real?

13:40 Geelong's handball metres gained game

23:50 Port's close losses - keep an eye on a record!

28:32 Set shot kings - drop punts and snaps

41:55 Is the hyper justified or is it hyperbole?
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This week on Red Time, JB and Coxy debate whether non-Victorian AFL teams are truly disadvantaged, and chime in on the draws vs. extra time discussion. Plus, they delve into the dwindling Indigenous numbers across the competition, what the Giants should change their name to, and plenty more! 

00:00:00 Introduction

SEGMENT 1 - START, BENCH, DROP

00:03:27 - Non Victorian clubs are disadvantaged

00:06:57 - Extra time during the regular season

00:10:06 - Rebranding the GWS Giants

00:17:40 - The reaction to ‘Whiteboardgate’00:19:40 - Bronx cheers from fans

00:22:25 - Victoria not being involved in State of Origin

00:24:23 - Extra list spots dedicated for Indigenous players

SEGMENT 2 - HOT STAT CHECKLIST

00:27:20 - HOT STAT CHECKLIST: Powered by StatMate

SEGMENT 3 - DON'T BE SURPRISED IF

00:30:33 - Don't be surprised if....
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ESPN's draft expert Jasper Chellappah joins the team to discuss all the changes to the draft bidding system. Plus, a look at some of the names to know as the junior season kicks into full gear, and a look ahead to the midseason draft.

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

00:00 Intro and welcome

02:10 Changes to the draft

08:50 Cody Walker run down

10:00 Dougie Cochrane, what to know

12:00 Other key names to know 

19:15 Draft depth and top end talent explanation

21:10 Midseason draft FAQs
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