The ESPN Footy Podcast

This week, the team looks at the Giants' third quarter blitz, what the Blues have changes under Josh Fraser, and delve into who the game's most impactful players are. Plus, was Pendles' milestone game his worst game, ever?!

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

00:00 Intro and Something You Noticed (including Pendles!)

11:00 The Giants' crazy third quarter

16:05 The most 'impactful' players in the AFL

25:40 The injury ladder - Tigers have been stiff!

33:50 Blues under Josh Fraser - what has changed?

39:35 Quick queries with Christian!

45:00 Is the hype justified or is it hyperbole?
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This week on Red Time, JB and Coxy ask if Craig McRae went too far with his boundary line interaction with Brodie Grundy, and if it’s fair the Hawks have been forced out of Tassie. Plus, should the AFL have a ‘clutch player of the year’ award like the NBA? Nick Daicos has a ridiculous record against the Eagles, and plenty more!

00:00:00 - Introduction

00:05:19 - Coxy x Boogie

00:06:40 - Who's the one player you'd trust to kick for your life?

00:08:13 - SEGMENT 1 Start, Bench or Drop

00:08:17 - Coaches talking to opposition players from the bench

00:11:58 - The Hawks leaving Tassie is a massive win for the clubs that visit most

00:15:57 - The AFL should have a clutch player award

00:18:00 - Essendon fans have run out of patience.

00:20:58 - It’s time to take Melbourne seriously again

00:22:54 - The Suns should reconsider taking games to Darwin

00:24:56 - SEGMENT 2 - Hot Stat Checklist

00:30:30 - SEGMENT 3 - Don't Be Surprised if...
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This week, the team discusses Melbourne's almost 'accidental' rebuild and how it could work for other teams. Plus, a look at the Bulldogs and North's lean run of form, an update on St Kilda's improvement, and a bit of Pendles chat as well!

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

00:00 Intro and Something You Noticed

09:30 Demons, why haven't they been worked out?

13:30 Have they cracked the rebuild code

23:10 North Melbourne - underwhelming?

30:00 Western Bulldogs - how bad it's become

36:50 Saints - have they improved yet?!

42:55 Our favourite footy journeyman

45:35 Pendles chat (and his wine?!)

51:10 Is the hype justified or is it hyperbole?

58:10 Hirdy choked on some meat!

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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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