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    Red Time: Coxy responds to post-goal celebration criticism

    19/08/2026 | 35 mins.
    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 on the importance of upholding team standards when out in public, particularly this late in a season, in the wake of the Sydney Swans saga. Also on the agenda: the term ‘minor premiership’, wildcard round should NOT be considered finals, some praise for Isaiah Dudley’s craftiness, and plenty more!

    0:00 Intro

    1:00 Push and shove with Mark Keane

    6:13 Swans, and player responsibility in public

    10:30 The term ‘minor premiership’

    14:52 Wildcard round should NOT be considered finals

    18:55 Carlton’s coach hiring process

    22:22 Dudley’s goal of the year

    25:50 Hot Stat Checklist, powered by StatMate

    30:40 Don’t Be Surprised If…

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    AFL: We've been blessed! TWO draws in one round of footy?!

    17/08/2026 | 52 mins.
    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 mode, Freo's underrated strength, crowd watch (x2!), and why Brisbane's runway gives them a chance...

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

    00.00 Intro and Something You Noticed

    07:20 TWO draws - Hawks vs. Pies

    10:45 Collingwood playing the kids

    15:35 The forgotten goalline rule

    20:08 Blues' draw with the Dogs

    23:06 Dogs' defensive style

    29:15 Christian Petracca's drop off

    32:00 Biggest dropoffs and improvers since halfway mark of the year

    36:15 Freo's underrated weapon

    43:10 Have the Lions shored up the defence yet?

    44:10 Is the hype justified or is it hyperbole?
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    AFL: DRAFT SPECIAL! The race to be top pick in the open pool

    12/08/2026 | 44 mins.
    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 (behind Dougie Cochrane and Cody Walker)? Jasper reveals all in his "Top Pick in the Open Pool Pie".

    00:00 Intro and overall depth

    01:46 Our first look at Dougie Cochrane in the SANFL

    05:40 Cody Walker keeps impressing in the VFL for Carlton

    09:34 'The top pick in the open pool pie!' Arki Butler

    14:14 Harry Van Hattum

    17:40 Gus Teixeira

    20:21 Ethan Drever

    24:34 Top SA prospects

    27:49 Top WA prospects

    31:57 Key defence depth

    35:10 Could the Dogs lose out?

    38:00 Picks on the trade table?
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    Red Time : Can Carlton sell this game style to out-of-contract stars?

    11/08/2026 | 31 mins.
    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, despite the club yet to appoint its next senior coach. The boys also debate whether Taylor Walker is the greatest Crow of all time, make the case for Fremantle assistant Jaymie Graham as a senior coaching candidate, discuss whether pre-game ceremonies are becoming a concern for players, and unpack Matt Rowell's fascinating barefoot pre-game ritual!

    00:00 – Intro

    00:37 – Reviewing Melbourne vs. Freo

    1:58 – Previewing Freo vs. Adelaide

    4:04 – Start, Bench, Drop: Are players being swayed by Fraser’s Blues

    9:50– Tex the greatest ever Crow?

    12:33 – Does this mean the nickname Tex will be open after this year?

    14:17 – Jaymie Graham’s coaching credentials

    16:53 – Are pre-game ceremonies a concern for players?

    19:13 – Matt Rowell’s pre-game ritual

    22:00 – Hot stat Checklist, powered by StatMate…

    25:08 – Don’t Be Surprised If…
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    AFL: The Dees are great fun BUT there's a caveat...

    10/08/2026 | 52 mins.
    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 effort, the Hawks' midfield has some issues, Matt Rowell and Izak Rankine played wet weather footy, and a lot more!

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

    00:00 Intro and Something you Noticed

    12:10 Melbourne's win over Fremantle

    29:30 North Melbourne's much-needed win

    36:55 The Hawks' midfield issue

    40:15 Swannies under the radar?

    43:13 Is the hype justified or is it hyperbole?
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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 on the ESPN Footy Podcast.
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