The ESPN Footy Podcast

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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This week, we look at the teams who score (and give up) the most 'red time' goals. Plus, The Pies' inside 50s problem, the most improved player in 2026, the Blues, 'Whiteboardgate', and more!

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

00:00 Intro and Something You Noticed

09:28 'Red time' goals - who leaks the most?

13:08 Collingwood's inside 50 efficiency

19:53 How would 'extra time' instead of draws affect Champion Data?

20:52 Most improved players in the AFL

28:20 Carlton, where are they at?

35:50 Current coaches' records in close games

41:40 Is the hype justified or is it hyperbole?

47:30 Top rated players for every position
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This week on Red Time, JB and Coxy chime in on the technology in sport discussion after Round 7 controversies, bemoan the stand rule AGAIN, and ask if its right for Collingwood to manufacture when Scott Pendlebury’s record-breaking game should be, rather than letting it happen naturally. Plus, is Pendles’ golden guernsey too much? Three rucks could be in the AA team, and plenty more!
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This week, the team looks at the ARC's inconsistencies and discuss if it's overreaching. Plus, how to stop Sydney's blitz, Jake updates his definitive 'superstar list', why Champion Data doesn't go retrospectively call stats from the past, some Scott Pendlebury love.

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

00:00 Intro and something you noticed

13:40 The ARC - overreaching?

23:10 Swans and Suns, tale of two handball-heavy teams

35:20 Scott Pendlebury stats

42:38 Superstar list update

50:22 Why doesn't Champion Data back call the 80s and 90s?

55:07 Is the hype justified or is it hyperbole?

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