The ESPN Footy Podcast: Recent Episodes
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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.
The AFLW edition of the ESPN Footy Podcast is back for Season 8! Join Marissa Lordanic and Sarah Burt, as well our second debutant, GWS player Isadora Mcleay, to dissect everything from a huge Round 2 of the AFLW season. The team talks about Kate Hore, Chloe Scheer, Jamie Stanton and all the other standout individual performers from the round, the impact of the rule changes on scoring, and look ahead to Round 3. Join Marissa Lordanic, Sarah Burt, and Isadora Mcleay on the ESPN Footy Podcast.
This week, Matt and Jake clash over whether Brayden Maynard should be suspended, but agree that the MRO and tribunal system need overhaul, while Christian looks at where it all went wrong for the qualifying final losers. Plus, two massive semis previews, and we get to more listener questions! Join Matt Walsh, Jake Michaels, and Champion Data's Christian Joly on the ESPN Footy Podcast.
This week, the team judges which bottom 10 sides they're bullish on, while we also look at the updated "premiership standards" report, debate some of the inclusions (and snubs) of the All-Australian squad, and chat AFLW ahead of the season launch. Plus, Charlie Curnow praise, some wild 'world-first' stats, and a whole heap more!
Join Matt Walsh, Jake Michaels, and Champion Data's Christian Joly on the ESPN Footy Podcast.
This week, the team breaks down the Crows-Swans fiasco, while Christian brings to the table a number of 'finals footy' stats, and if they really matter come September. Plus, we chat the Bulldogs, Dons, and a heap more in a massive episode! Join Matt Walsh, Jake Michaels, and Champion Data's Christian Joly on the ESPN Footy Podcast.
It's a MASSIVE episode this week, with the team looking at the Blues' lesser lights, the kick-in stats Dogs fans don't want to hear about, and this week's slate of must-win games, plus Jake comes with some big takes on retiring stars. Join Matt Walsh, Jake Michaels, and Champion Data's Christian Joly on the ESPN Footy Podcast.
This week, we look at the downturn in form of every team in the top four, and wonder if this is another year in which a team ranked 5th to 8th can make a run, discuss the role of taggers, and unpack a massive round for the Brownlow Medal fans. Plus, Jake takes aim at fans 'celebrating' Nick Daicos' injury. Join Matt Walsh, Jake Michaels, and Champion Data's Christian Joly on the ESPN Footy Podcast.
This week, we reflect on Lance Franklin's legendary career, discuss the best kicks on their non-dominant foot, and look at which travelling teams fare the best at GMHBA Stadium, while Christian brings to the table some stats similar to an NBA's 'plus/minus' stat - but does it really work in the AFL? That and a heap more in a massive episode! Join Matt Walsh, Jake Michaels, and Christian Joly on the ESPN Footy Podcast.
This week, we look at the 'middle of the pack' teams nailing the premiership standards, explain how pressure factor is measured, and look at the Rising Star race, while we discuss Aaron Cadman's season with a lens towards the future, and ask whether Justin Longmuir is the man most under the pump out west. Join Matt Walsh, Jake Michaels, and Champion Data's Christian Joly on the ESPN Footy Podcast.
It's a massive episode this week, and the team debates whether there's merit in expanding the finals given the tight race for the eight, Christian looks at who the competition's most dangerous kicks are, we weigh up the pros and cons of priority picks (or assistance packages), and a whole lot more. Join Matt Walsh, Jake Michaels, and Champion Data's Christian Joly on the ESPN Footy Podcast.
This week, the team discusses the dismissal of Stuart Dew, while Christian Joly looks at the old wives' tale of playing a 'four-quarter performance', we look at league-wide consistency of performances by positions (stick with us on that one!) and heaps more! (Please excuse a few dodgy audio gremlins, too!) Join Matt Walsh, Jarryd Barca, and Champion Data's Christian Joly on the ESPN Footy Podcast.
This week, the team analyses the Demons' form slump and wonder if they're still premiership contenders, while we also look at Sydney's decision not to use their sub, praise Port and the Pies' seasons, and a whole lot more! Join Matt Walsh, Jarryd Barca, and Champion Data's Christian Joly on the ESPN Footy Podcast.
This week, we look at the reasons behind the Eagles' dire situation, and discuss the importance of James Sicily (and Tex Walker), while Jake and Christian get animated about All-Australian eligibility. That, plus chat about Dimma, the Suns' biggest game since Ablett, and a whole lot more! Join Matt Walsh, Jake Michaels, and Champion Data's Christian Joly on the ESPN Footy Podcast.
This week on the pod, Champion Data's Christian Joly dissects the art of tackling and reveals which players apply them best, while the team analyses Tim Taranto's hot run of form, the disappointing Suns, and ask which teams currently in the top eight could fall out come September. Join Jarryd Barca, Jake Michaels, and Christian Joly on the ESPN Footy Podcast.
This week, the team analyses a confusing week for the MRO and tribunal, Christian runs through some stats showing which teams are nailing their chances (hint: it isn't Carlton), we look at the best performances in milestone games, and a bunch more in a massive episode! Join Matt Walsh, Jake Michaels, and Champion Data's Christian Joly on the ESPN Footy Podcast.
This week the team review the AFLW Grand Final and dissect how Melbourne won their first and flag and where things went wrong for the Lions, chat about the Daisy narrative, Tayla Harris finally getting her premiership, and how to assess Brisbane's legacy after a third grand final defeat. Join Sarah Burt, Anna Harrington, and Marissa Lordanic on the ESPN Footy Podcast.
The ESPN footy pod team are joined by draft expert Chris Doerre ahead of next week's 2022 AFL Draft, taking a look at every club's greatest list needs and which prospects fit the bill. Plus, what do the Giants do with the first overall pick? Join Matt Walsh, Jarryd Barca, and Chris Doerre on the ESPN Footy Podcast.
This week the team analyse the two grand finalists, Melbourne and Brisbane, chat about what Richmond and North Melbourne can take out of their respective seasons, drop some cheeky predictions for the Grand Final and the Best and Fairest, and weigh in on the Grand Final venue. Join Marissa Lordanic and Sarah Burt on the ESPN Footy Podcast.
This week the team analyses why both Richmond and Collingwood can take a host of positives out of season seven, chat about why a Melbourne-Brisbane premiership decider could be all but a certainty, and weigh in on the current Grand Final venue 'nonsense'. Join Marissa Lordanic and Sarah Burt on the ESPN Footy Podcast.
This week, the team looks towards two massive semifinal clashes - including the saga surrounding Richmond's fixture against the Kangaroos - analyse Fremantle's decision to part ways with head coach Trent Cooper, and more! Join Marissa Lordanic and Anna Harrington on the ESPN Footy Podcast.
This week on the pod, the team discuss the most chaotic draw of the season between the Roos and Tigers, the 0.3% that separated the Demons from the minor premiership, and go in-depth on this week's four mouth-watering finals match-ups. Join Marissa Lordanic and Sarah Burt on the ESPN Footy Podcast.
This week, we talk about the closeness of the Crows vs. Cats game, discuss what North's win over the Pies means for both sides, chat about who is in the box seat for the minor premiership (the answer will not surprise you), and look ahead to the big games of Round 10. Join Marissa Lordanic and Anna Harrington on the ESPN Footy Podcast.
Matt, Jake, and Christian are joined by ESPN's AFL Draft expert Chris Doerre to break down the trade and free agency period just gone, and look ahead to next month's draft by taking every club's first pick and matching it to a potential draftee. Join Matt Walsh, Jake Michaels, Christian Joly, and Chris Doerre on the ESPN Footy Podcast.
This week on the pod, the team talk about the surprise packet that is Hawthorn and the gripping battle for fourth spot between Collingwood and the Kangaroos, while they ponder whether Maddy Prespakis can take out the league best and fairest award despite the Bombers' disappointing run of form. Join Marissa Lordanic, Sarah Burt and Anna Harrington on the ESPN Footy Podcast.
This week, Marissa and Anna ponder whether the top eight is already set with four rounds to come, while they chat Chelsea Randall, and look ahead to a big Round 7. Join Marissa Lordanic and Anna Harrington on the ESPN Footy Podcast.
This week on the podcast, the team delves into Round 5's lockouts and what Adelaide's record winning margin means for the league and women's game as a whole, while they also chat Richmond's surprising win over Brisbane, and a whole lot more ahead of a bumper Round 6! Join Marissa Lordanic and Sarah Burt on the ESPN Footy Podcast.
This week, Rohan Connolly joins the team to break down Geelong's huge win over Sydney in the 2022 AFL Grand Final, while Christian brings some stats to the table which aren't great listening for Swans fans. Plus we debate the future of daytime Grand Finals, some interesting Norm Smith voting, and whether all players in a flag campaign should get a medal. Join Matt Walsh, Jake Michaels, Rohan Connolly, and Champion Data's Christian Joly on the ESPN Footy Podcast.
In the lead-up to the Grand Final, we look at the two Grand Finalists and break down where each team can win the big one, Christian Joly from Champion Data offers a statistical slant to proceedings, we debate the legacies of Patrick Dangerfield and Lance Franklin, and talk merits of oiling one's arms. Join Matt Walsh, Jake Michaels, and Champion Data's Christian Joly on the ESPN Footy Podcast.
This week on the podcast, the team ponder whether Monique Conti is the best player in the game right now, analyse Brisbane's superior season to date, laud the league's young guns who continue to impress, and much more! Join Marissa Lordanic and Anna Harrington on the ESPN Footy Podcast.
In another HUGE episode of the ESPN Footy Podcast, we dissect Geelong and Sydney's preliminary final triumphs, analyse how both Brisbane and Collingwood can take the next step in 2023, talk the farce that was Sam Draper's goal of the year, and much more! Join Jarryd Barca, Jake Michaels, Rohan Connolly and Champion Data's Christian Joly on the ESPN Footy Podcast.
In a special Brownlow edition of the ESPN Footy Podcast, Jake Michaels digs into his book of secrets to bring you all the wisdom you need to know ahead of the AFL's night of nights. Not to be outdone, Christian Joly from Champion Data has brought his company's view to the party - just which players feature on both lists? Where is some value? Find out here! If you choose to gamble, do so responsibly. Join Matt Walsh, Jake Michaels, and Champion Data's Christian Joly on the ESPN Footy Podcast.
This week on the podcast, the team address the minute's silence situation, talk about the thrilling draw between the Power and Blues, look ahead to perhaps an early Grand Final preview between Brisbane and Melbourne, and more! Join Marissa Lordanic and Sarah Burt on the ESPN Footy Podcast.
In a massive episode of the podcast, we break down where the semifinals were won and lost, debate whether a one-match ban for Jarrod Berry is a fair outcome, while Christian Joly from Champion Data looks at where it all went wrong for Melbourne this season. We also preview the two big prelims, and a whole lot more! Join Jarryd Barca, Jake Michaels, Rohan Connolly and Christian Joly on the ESPN Footy Podcast.
This week on the podcast, the team discusses one of the most entertaining weeks of footy in recent memory, talk the ARC troubles and break down which team in more likely to fall in straight sets - Collingwood or Melbourne. Plus a whole lot more! Join Matt Walsh, Jake Michaels, and Champion Data's Christian Joly on the ESPN Footy Podcast.
This week on the podcast, Marissa and Sarah discuss a horror weekend for knee and lower leg injuries, look at Freo's unwanted record, point out how poor accuracy can really hurt a team's chances of winning, and debate whether doubleheaders with men's games are worthwhile... Join Marissa Lordanic and Sarah Burt on the ESPN Footy Podcast.
This week, the team breaks down every final and lay it all on the line with our big finals calls, we look at the players who really step up in finals compared to the home-and-away season, discuss some offseason 'footyisms' and a whole lot more. Join Matt Walsh, Jake Michaels, and Champion Data's Christian Joly on the ESPN Footy Podcast.
In this week's episode, Anna Harrington is back on deck, and joins Marissa Lordanic and Sarah Burt to dissect everything from a massive Round 1 of the AFLW season. The team talks the flag credentials of the Dees, Lions and maybe the Crows, the move of Essendon vs. Hawthorn to Marvel and why it was a good call, and how the the expansion sides really impressed first up despite the results. Join Marissa Lordanic, Sarah Burt, and Anna Harrington on the ESPN Footy Podcast.
It's a MASSIVE episode of the ESPN Footy Podcast, with the team talking the Blues-Pies thriller, the league's most improved players, the season's best clashes, some quirky end-of-season stats, the Dayne Zorko sledge, and a whole lot more. Join Matt Walsh, Jake Michaels, and Champion Data's Christian Joly on the ESPN Footy Podcast.
This week on the podcast, the team dives into 'confidence players' after a Reddit thread showed Max King's accuracy dives if he misses his first shot for the game, while Jake wonders if Nick Daicos or Sam Walsh has had a better 'first year'. We also praise Richmond's revival from a shocking three weeks, and even ask if they can win the flag... Join Matt Walsh, Jake Michaels, and Champion Data's Christian Joly on the ESPN Footy Podcast.
We're BACK! Marissa Lordanic is here along with ESPN's boom new recruit Sarah Burt to bring you their preseason predictions and a massive team-by-team preview of season 7 of the women's game and chat all things AFLW 2022 2.0. Say that five times really quickly... Join Marissa Lordanic and Sarah Burt on the ESPN Footy Podcast.
Rohan Connolly joins Matt Walsh and Jake Michaels to dissect the Essendon latest, after it was reported president Paul Brasher was stepping down. They discuss the looming shadow cast by Alastair Clarkson, and how the Bombers found themselves in such a mess. And is RoCo planning a rival ticket?
This week on the podcast, we discuss Collingwood and Melbourne's run home, name every finalists biggest X-factor ahead of September, look at which teams will snag the last couple of spots in the eight, shine a light on some insane Maurice Rioli Jr stats, and discuss the latest news coming out of the Crows and the Power.
Join Matt Walsh, Jake Michaels, and Champion Data's Christian Joly on the ESPN Footy Podcast.
This week, the team lament's Carlton's loss to Adelaide which leaves the Blues' finals hopes hanging in the balance, pay tribute to some of the high-profile retirees, and look at which teams are and are not nailing the premiership metrics.
Join Matt Walsh, Jake Michaels, and Champion Data's Christian Joly on the ESPN Footy Podcast.
This week we break down the draw between Richmond and Fremantle and Noah Balta's big error, look at if Collingwood has been lucky or if they've mastered late-game footy, look at medical subs and their future, and if Melbourne have blown a top four berth. Join Matt Walsh, Jake Michaels, and Champion Data's Christian Joly on the ESPN Footy Podcast
This week on the podcast, we look at Richmond's capitulation to North Melbourne and uncover some really dirty stats, while Christian looks at Essendon's resurgence, and we praise a young Pie and a young Swan, but the MRO cops a whack for its decision to ban Will Hayes for a perfectly good tackle. Join Matt Walsh, Jake Michaels, and Champion Data's Christian Joly on the ESPN Footy Podcast
This week on the podcast, the team breaks down North's sacking of David Noble, while Christian looks at how the Cats are contenders yet again, and we discuss the Suns' big win, the ladder logjam, some quirky 'after-the-siren' stats and more. Join Matt Walsh, Jake Michaels, and Champion Data's Christian Joly on the ESPN Footy Podcast.
This week on the podcast, we discuss North Melbourne's current woes and where they rank historically. We also dissect year's most attractive out of contract players, and Champion Data breaks down the best brother combinations in recent history. Join Jarryd Barca, Jake Michaels, and Champion Data's Christian Joly on the ESPN Footy Podcast.
This week on the podcast, we discuss Tom Stewart's bump on Dion Prestia and debate the idea of introducing a send-off rule. We also dissect what went wrong for several finals contenders in Round 15, Christian breaks down venue hoodoos, and we name our recruits of the year. Join Jarryd Barca, Jake Michaels, and Champion Data's Christian Joly on the ESPNFooty Podcast.
This week on the podcast, Josh Dunkley joins us to discuss the role social media plays in mental health, the fallout from Jordan De Goey's trip to Bali and teammate Bailey Smith's struggles, while Christian explains 'elite' ratings and why Champion Data isn't responsible for your failing multi. Join Matt Walsh, Jarryd Barca and Christian Joly on the ESPN Footy Podcast.
This week on the podcast, we discuss the 'reopening' of season 2022 now Melbourne is back in the pack, while we also dissect the Jason Horne-Francis situation and look at North's wider issues. Christian breaks down where Port Adelaide has gone backwards, while we also discuss Bailey Smith and the illicit drugs policy, Thursday night footy, and more. Join Matt Walsh, Rohan Connolly, and Champion Data's Christian Joly on the ESPN Footy Podcast.
In this week's episode, we take a look at the contenders and where they're going well or wrong, while we make the case for a Suns finals berth, look to the state leagues for the nextt trade bargain like Will Brodie, and discuss the future of Taylor Walker. That an much more this week on the pod! Join Matt Walsh, Jarryd Barca, and Champion Data's Christian Joly on the ESPN Footy Podcast.
This week, the team breaks down Freo's win over Melbourne and looks at how other teams can look to beat the Dees, while Christian takes us through when a player 'peaks' in their career, while we discuss Buddy, players having a renaissance, and Chris Doerre joins us to talk the mid-season draft!
Join Matt Walsh, Jake Michaels, and Champion Data's Christian Joly on the ESPN Footy Podcast.
In this episode of the pod, we look at one team with a list profile that looks incredibly healthy, discuss the struggling sides in Western Australia, uncover the concerning stat surrounding Matt Rowell, and chat umpires and how the AFL can help them do their job. Plus another round of #AskChampionData questions and MUCH more. It's a doozy. Join Matt Walsh, Jake Michaels, and Champion Data's Christian Joly on the ESPN Footy Podcast.
In an AFLW CBA special, Marissa, Marnie, and Anna talk through the details of the newly-signed AFLW CBA, lament the short, 10-game season, and discuss what the pay rise means for players and the move towards professionalisation.
Join Marissa Lordanic, Marnie Vinall, and Anna Harrington on the ESPN Footy Podcast.
This week on the podcast, Rohan Connolly joins the team to discuss Essendon's horror week on the track, and what needs to be done to fix it, while Christian Joly answers your #AskChampionData questions. We also touch on the Suns' win, where to next for Geelong, and how some teams can get 'lucky' with injuries. Join Matt Walsh, Rohan Connolly, and Champion Data's Christian Joly on the ESPN Footy Podcast.
This week on the podcast, the team breaks down Melbourne's dominant run and compares it to recent dynasty sides in Geelong, Hawthorn, and Richmond, while Christian Joly from Champion Data highlights the leaders in some unusual and left-field stat columns. We also debate whether Patrick Cripps is the runaway Brownlow favourite, discuss Richmond's return to form, and play another fun round of 'Something I Noticed'... Join Matt Walsh, Jake Michaels, and Christian Joly on the EPSN Footy Podcast.
This week on the podcast, Jarryd Barca subs in for Jake, and the team talks West Coast (the worst is yet to come), Brisbane and the return of the 'Gabbatoir', and why selling games is fraught with danger, while we also chat the MRO, the Hawks under Sam Mitchell, Tom Stewart's weird 'metres gained' anomaly, and whether the AFL is nervous about the JackJumpers' success. Join Matt Walsh, Jarryd Barca and Champion Data's Christian Joly on the ESPN Footy Podcast.
This week, the team looks at some of the league's best characters and notice a trend, while Christian looks at the impact of small or 'general' forward, we wonder if Geelong is too reliant on the Hawkins/Cameron duo, show Luke Breust some love, discuss the Crows' rebuild, compare Darcy Parish and Callum Mills' days, and a whole lot more! And excuse Jake's language on this one at one point! Join Matt Walsh, Jake Michaels, and Champion Data's Christian Joly on the ESPN Footy Podcast.
In this week's episode of the podcast, we discuss umpire dissent and where the next step is for players and umpires, discuss why one of Carlton, Fremantle, and St Kilda is NOT a contender, and look at a few interesting xScore nuggets from the week gone by. Join Matt Walsh, Jake Michaels, and Champion Data's Christian Joly on the ESPN Footy Podcast.
This week on the pod, we look at Gillon McLachlan's resignation as AFL CEO and what his greatest achievement has been, talk more expected scores (xScore) nuggets, try to define and measure a 'premiership window', and discuss the Taylor Walker dilemma. Join Matt Walsh, Jake Michaels, and Champion Data's Christian Joly on the ESPN Footy Podcast.
This week on the podcast, we dissect what happened in the AFLW Grand Final and talk Adelaide's dynasty, we ask 'where to next?' for the Crows and Dees, talk timeslots, AND talk about some expansion and trade news (but finished recording before the Maddy Prespakis/Georgia Gee to Essendon - typical!) Join Marissa Lordanic, Marnie Vinall, and Anna Harrington on the ESPN Footy Podcast
This week on the podcast, the team break down what is set to be a huge Grand Final and analyse the strengths and weaknesses of the Crows and Demons, and chat all things W Awards after Emily Bates' historic win. Join Marissa Lordanic, Anna Harrington and Marnie Vinall on the ESPN Footy Podcast.
This week on the podcast, we look at Port Adelaide's chances of winning the flag this season, debunk the myth that 'momentum' is playing a bigger part in footy in 2022, and discuss which players will never have to buy a beer again, after Jordan Dawson's Showdown heroics. Plus, Marnie Vinall joins us to talk the AFLW Grand Final as well. Join Matt Walsh, Jake Michaels, and Christian Joly on the ESPN Footy Podcast.
This week on the podcast, we do a quick review of the Brisbane-Collingwood qualifier, heap some praise on Orla O'Dwyer, preview the two big prelims, and talk about the significance of the first AFLW game at the MCG! Join Marissa Lordanic and Marnie Vinall on the ESPN Footy Podcast.
This week on the podcast, Rohan Connolly joins the team, which chats Buddy, uncontested possessions and their demise, the bizarre round of 'expected scores', and some dodgy ruck free kicks. Meanwhile, Matt continues the crusade against yellow balls during the day, Rohan laments the lack of goalkicking practise, and much more! Join Matt Walsh, Jake Michaels, and Champion Data's Christian Joly on the ESPN Footy Podcast.
In this bonus episode of the ESPN Footy Podcast, it's just a little serotonin hit, as Matt Walsh, Jake Michaels, and Jarryd Barca dissect all things Lance Franklin after he booted his 1000th goal on Friday night.
Anna Harrington's back on the pod, and joins Marissa Lordanic and Marnie Vinall to talk about the Freo and North game, look ahead to the Pies-Lions game, and chat about how Collingwood are navigating this COVID interruption. Plus, Marnie discusses her chat with Essendon's first AFLW signing, Georgia Nanscawen.
In this week's episode, we discuss praise the high-scoring round of footy, with the caveat that it might not last. We also chat about some record-breaking Round 1 performances, delve into (and overreact to) the Dons' dirty day, debate the league's best rivalry, and much more! Join Matt Walsh, Jake Michaels, and Christian Joly on the ESPN Footy Podcast.
In an emergency episode we didn't really want to have to record, Marissa Lordanic and Marnie Vinall discuss the wider issues at play in the saga involving a Fox Footy journalist, Luke Beveridge, and another, innocent third party. We talk about the cultural and environmental issues ingrained in sports media coverage, and the flashpoint and way forward this disappointing saga offers.
In this episode of the ESPN Footy Podcast, Marissa Lordanic and Marnie Vinall discuss this week's finals and get a vibe check on the six finalists (though of course we recorded it just before the news broke of Collingwood's COVID outbreak!), while we also chat Ash Riddell's ridd-iculous feat, Jess Wuetschner's decision to look after her mental health, and look at the non-finalists' seasons.
In this week's episode of the ESPN Footy Podcast, Matt, Jake, and Christian run through their preseason predictions and give their big calls for the year, Christian breaks down what perennial contenders Port Adelaide, Brisbane, and Geelong (and the Bulldogs!) must do to contend in 2022, and much, much more! Join Matt Walsh, Jake Michaels, and Champion Data's Christian Joly on the ESPN Footy Podcast.
In a special, bonus episode of the ESPN Footy Podcast, former league star and premiership-winning Lion Lauren Arnell joins Marissa Lordanic and Marnie Vinall to discuss all things AFLW finals, next season's potential August start, and much more!
This week on the pod, we chat about the week's results and look forward to the last round and finals, discuss the potential season start move to August and who the winners and losers would be, plus we touch on the Dees' big score and why that might have come about. Join Marissa Lordanic and Marnie Vinall on the ESPN Footy Podcast.
Matt and Jake from ESPN -- and Christian from Champion Data -- are back to discuss all things AFL in their first podcast for the year! They touch on the coaches most under pressure heading into 2022, what each new coach is bringing to the table, ask why players are getting suspended in preseason, and much, much more!
In this week's episode we're joined by special guest and Adelaide star Ebony Marinoff who chats to us ahead of her 50th AFLW game! We also speak about a quality Indigenous Round, Sabrina Frederick's impressive return for the Pies, and Daisy Pearce's links to several coaching gigs. Join Marissa Lordanic and Marnie Vinall on the ESPN Footy Podcast.
In this week's episode we chat about the engrossing comebacks from the Dees and Dogs, contrast it with talking about what's going on with the Saints and Giants after their goalless weekend, heap praise on some young 'veterans' like Tayla Harris, and there's a bit more chat about the semi-pro thing after the AFLPA's call for professionalism by 2026. Join Marissa Lordanic, Marnie Vinall, and Anna Harrington on the ESPN Footy Podcast.
This week on the podcast, Harro is back and we're talking about how the Dogs and Crows game became an instant classic. We have some grievences though: What's going on at the Blues? Why are we playing in the middle of the afternoon in summer? And why is the competition still semi professional? Join Marissa Lordanic, Marnie Vinall, and Anna Harrington on a massive episode of the ESPN Footy Podcast.
This week on the podcast, we chat about inaccurate kicking, how important a mobile forward line is, the drought-breaking wins for a few clubs, and the border situation with the WA teams. Join Marissa Lordanic and Marnie Vinall on the ESPN Footy Podcast.
It's been another massive round (literally, it went on so long!) of footy, and this week on the podcast we discuss how the ladder is starting to take shape, the likely top four and who is challenging for the flag, as well as ACL injuries (again), and the complicated case of Haneen Zreika. Join Marissa Lordanic and Marnie Vinall on the ESPN Footy Podcast.
This week on the podcast, we chat about the Cats and Pies strong defensive efforts, Zimmie Farquahson, players coming back from Covid, and have a yarn about all the pride round stories that emerged. Join Marissa Lordanic and Marnie Vinall this week on the ESPN Footy Podcast.
This week, we gush about the Prespakises(? or Prespaki? Let us know!), discuss how important depth is especially in COVID times, and why a good forward line is what's separating the contenders from the rest of the pack. Join Marissa Lordanic, Marnie Vinall, and Anna Harrington on the ESPN Footy Podcast.
This week on the ESPN Footy Podcast, the team discusses the elephant in the room - another spate of heartbreaking ACL injuries to some of the league's biggest stars, while we also touch on Monique Conti's influence at the Tigers, Carlton's 50-metre penalty woes, a new segment, and more! Join Marissa Lordanic, Marnie Vinall, and Anna Harrington on the ESPN Footy Podcast.
In the first AFLW episode of the ESPN Footy Podcast, Marissa Lordanic, Anna Harrington, and Marnie Vinall take you through every team ahead of a huge season launch, while they also give their predictions for the major awards. Get up to date with all the latest news, team prospects and more ahead of Round 1.
Exciting news, footy fans! The ESPN Footy Podcast is expanding to cover the AFLW, with Marissa Lordanic, Anna Harrington, and Marnie Vinall taking the reins for the upcoming season - with the help of Champion Data, of course! The first episode is set to drop on Wednesday, January 5 - so keep your eyes (and ears) peeled!
Exciting news, footy fans! The ESPN Footy Podcast is expanding to cover the AFLW, with Marissa Lordanic, Anna Harrington, and Marnie Vinall taking the reins for the upcoming season - with the help of Champion Data, of course! The first episode is set to drop in the week of Round 1 - so keep your eyes (and ears) peeled!
In another offseason special of the ESPN Footy Podcast, Champion Data's Christian Joly joins the team and helps break down the biggest winners from the AFL Draft, while he also looks at each club's first pick and what impact they can have in 2022 - complete with current player comparison. Need to get up to speed with other clubs' picks? We've got you covered.
Join ESPN's Matt Walsh and Jake Michaels, and draft expert Chris Doerre as they look towards the 2021 AFL draft, with an eye at the bolters, sliders, and more - while Chris reveals his current first-round phantom draft.
In a special offseason episode of the podcast, ESPN's draft expert Chris Doerre joins the team to review the free agency and trade period, while the team also throws forward to the draft, set to be held next month.
This week on the podcast, Christian takes us through what happened to Christian Petracca's record-breaking 40th disposal, while the guys talk the Grand Final's best stories, what happened to the Dogs, and they look forward to a massive 2022.
This week on the ESPN Footy Podcast, Josh Dunkley joins the team to talk his Grand Final preparation and to reflect on a bonkers finals series, while Christian from Champion Data runs us through where the big game will be won and lost.
In a bonus episode of the ESPN Footy Podcast, Jake breaks down the Brownlow Medal with the help of his mammoth Brownlow predictor, while Christian Joly from Champion Data brings a statistical slant to footy's night of nights.
This week, we dissect two somewhat underwhelming prelims and look at the futures of both Geelong and Port Adelaide, while Christian Joly from Champion Data answers listener questions, such as the value of deep vs. shallow inside 50s, and whether free kick counts really have a bearing on results.
In a jam-packed episode of the podcast, we debate if players have too much power in player movement, while Christian Joly from Champion Data looks at the ruck, and how recent rule changes have caused a rethink in 'best practices'. We also preview the two big prelims, rate the Giants and the Lions' seasons, and much more!
This week on the podcast, the team talks Toby Greene's ban and Christian Joly from Champion Data reveals the value of each team's 'bottom six' or 'last picked' players, while the discussion also turns to this week's semifinals and, bizarrely, haemorrhoids!
In a bonus episode of the ESPN Footy Podcast, Matt Walsh and Jake Michaels are joined by Rohan Connolly to discuss Carlton's decision to sack David Teague, and what the fallout is likely to be.
This week on the podcast, Christian Joly brings Champion Data's All-Australian team to the table - with some twists. Meanwhile, the team reflects on a bonkers final round of footy, talks pre-prepared commentary lines, and throws forward to a massive week of finals action.
This week on the podcast (and excuse the audio issues!), Matt and Jake get into a heated debate about where the Grand Final should be played, while Christian makes the case that this year's wooden spooner (and the bottom four) is one of the best crop of 'bad teams' we've had in recent years. The team also talks Hawthorn's massive gamble on Sam Mitchell, talk Eddie Betts, and discuss whether an NHL-style 'expansion draft' could work in the AFL for a Tasmanian side.
ESPN Australia's Matt Walsh and Jake Michaels are joined by Rohan Connolly to discuss why the latest racist incident involving Adelaide's Taylor Walker must be the watershed moment that generates meaningful change in Australian rules and beyond.
In this week's podcast, the team discusses how relatively 'even' the competition as whole is and why that might be. There's universal agreement that the Match Review system needs a major overhaul, but heated debate about whether all players who play for a flag-winning side should get a premiership medallion. That and more in a massive episode!
This week on the podcast, the team discusses if eight teams in finals is too many, while Christian runs us through the best and most interesting coin toss stats. We also run through the best exponents of the 'one-two', the coaches who are safe and those who aren't, Jack Viney's awful act, and much more!
This week, Christian Joly takes the ESPN Footy Podcast team through the competition's best kicks relative to difficulty and execution (both clubs and players), while the team talks the Buddy suspension, whether they'd rebuild with the McKay twins or the King twins and MUCH more.
This week on the podcast, Josh Dunkley joins us to talk about how he got stuck in 14-day isolation, while Christian Joly from Champion Data looks at Sam Walsh and how he ranks with other stars at 21 years of age. The team also talks the latest COVID curveballs, and play another round of 'Justified Hype or Hyperbole?'.
This week on the podcast, we discuss the AFL's best lookalikes and the worst haircuts, come up with a formula for ranking the most improved players, and talk Richmond's downfall, while Christian Joly from Champion Data reveals the Swans are ticking premiership-winning boxes. That and another massive edition of 'justified hype or hyperbole'.
This week, Christian Joly looks at 'relative ratings', which pits a player's Player Ratings average against those the same age and in the same position to find who is over and underperforming the most, while the team declares the Eagles' run at the top just about over. We also discuss the Steve Hocking era and once again wade into the Buddy 1000 goals chat.
In this week's episode, instead of asking if Richmond can win the flag, the team discusses why Richmond can't win it. Christian Joly from Champion Data also takes us through the leagues biggest culprits when it comes to giving away 50 metre penalties, while scoring and accuracy is down to all-time lows - just as predicted! That and another heated round of 'Justified Hype or Hyperbole' in a massive episode of the ESPN Footy Podcast!
This week, the team debates the pros and cons of bringing in a Tassie team ASAP after Sunday's sellout in Launceston. We also try to pinpoint Gold Coast's biggest issue and how to fix it, while Christian Joly from Champion Data runs us through the ins and outs of goal assists, score assists and score involvements. That and more in (yep, you guessed it!) another MASSIVE episode of the ESPN Footy pod.
This week on a bumper podcast, the team discusses whether it's appropriate for the AFL to send a case to the tribunal and recommend a suspension as it's done in the David Mackay case. Christian Joly from Champion Data addresses David King's viral moment on AFL 360, and runs us through some debut stats records after Jai Newcombe's impressive first outing, and we also ask what's unique but strange to our game that we've come to accept as normal. That and more -- including our final analysis of the bye teams -- in another massive episode!
Join ESPN's Matt Walsh and Jake Michaels, and Rohan Connolly as they break down the Collingwood-Nathan Buckley split, and discuss what's next for both parties.
This week on the podcast, the team looks at Carlton's biggest issue ahead of an external review, Matt and Jake debate the merits of sharing marquee games with other clubs and venues, and Christian Joly from Champion Data breaks down the first half of the season for this week's bye teams (and Richmond and West Coast!) All that and much more in another massive episode of the ESPN Footy Podcast.
This week on the podcast, the team discuss how the COVID curveballs came at a lucky time for the AFL, analyse the first half of the year for this week's bye teams, and talk most improved players, while we also debate which Josh Kennedy has had the better career and more!
This week on the podcast, Christian Joly from Champion Data takes us through the different styles of ball movement that teams employ, and busts the myth that teams 'copy the premiers', while Matt and Jake passionately debate the MRO's handling of Nick Holman's tackle ban, St Kilda's poor season, and Damien Hardwick's tendency to push an agenda through the media. That and more on a MASSIVE episode.
This week on the podcast, the team explores why crowds are staying away in 2021 (and it isn't COVID), while Christian brings up the teams which certain players always seem to play well against. We also reassess our contenders and pretenders nearly halfway through the year, and play another heated round of 'justified hype or hyperbole' with some interesting answers.
Join Matt Walsh, Jake Michaels, Rohan Connolly and Champion Data's Christian Joly on the ESPN Footy Podcast.
This week on the podcast, Josh Dunkley walks us through just what it's like suffering a serious footy injury after his successful shoulder reconstruction, while the team talks their worst injuries, whether the top 8 is already set, and if players should be out clubbing in-season.
Join Matt Walsh, Jake Michaels and Champion Data's Christian Joly as they talk all things footy and stats on the ESPN Footy Podcast.
This week on the podcast, ESPN's AFL draft expert Chris Doerre joins the teams to give us an insight into how this year's draft crop is shaping up. Christian Joly From Champion Data runs us through the players who are always under pressure (and who is best at dealing with it), and the team talk the worst guernseys of all time, how to fix Collingwood, and play another round of 'justified hype or hyperbole' with some interesting results.
This week on the podcast, Rohan Connolly joins the team to discuss all the biggest talking points, including West Coast's big loss to Geelong, the Collingwood situation, Adelaide's medical sub debacle, and much more, while Christian runs us through the the AFL's best 'score assist duos' since the stat was first recorded in 2002.
This week on the podcast, the guys are joined by Western Bulldogs star Josh Dunkley, who gives us his thoughts about having mobile phones in changerooms, his budding bromance with Adam Treloar, and the abuse he copped on social media as a younger player. He also runs us through 'a day in the life' of a footy player on gameday, revealing what the cameras don't capture.
Join Matt Walsh, Jake Michaels and Champion Data's Christian Joly as they talk all things footy and stats on the ESPN Footy Podcast.
This week on the podcast, Christian Joly from Champion Data takes us through the players who not only use their opposite foot the most, but are the most damaging, we discuss why the undefeated teams are 4-0, explore the idea that the WA teams are 'home track bullies', and much more in another massive episode.
This week on the podcast, Jake and Christian AGAIN get roasted for calls that have blown up in their face. We also tasked Champion Data with gauging "momentum" with varying results, Matt has an interesting theory on wingers, while the team also talks key forwards, Sydney's rise, Melbourne's fortunes, and St Kilda's poor start to the year.
This week on the podcast, the guys debate the merit of a captain's or coach's challenge following the umpiring howler on Friday night, Matt wonders if we need to reassess what a 'good game' is for forwards and defenders on the back of the rule changes, and Christian reveals the Dusty stat which has him wondering if the Tiger great made bet with someone inside the club... Plus, 'justified hype or hyperbole' returns and more! 00:00 - Welcome 02:25 - Goalkicking inaccuracy is rife! 03.45 - Why aren't pressure players manning the mark at kick ins? 05:00 - Lions players having to go clothes shopping?! 06:25 - Jake's horror Tex call 07:30 - Are key forwards having a renaissance? Are the new rules helping 09:45 - Why scoring is up, but accuracy down! 12:55 - Who won the McKay vs. Moore battle? Do we need to reassess a 'good game' from forwards and backs? 14:59 - The losers from the rule changes 19:55 - The captain's (or coach's!) challenge debate 29:25 - The Dustin Martin stat raising eyebrows 34:00 - Which coach is under most pressure? Cameron or Teague? 39:25 - New additions to the ESPN Podcast family! 40:20 - 'Justified hype or hyperbole' Join Matt Walsh, Jake Michaels and Champion Data's Christian Joly every week on the ESPN Footy Podcast.
This week, Rohan Connolly returns to the pod to discuss all the Round 1 action, while Christian Joly from Champion Data says we should hold off praising the new rules for now. He also reveals the next 'in-vogue' stat, plus, the guys list the teams they're most worried for, 'Justified hype or hyperbole' returns, and Matt blasts RoCo for not using the stairs... 01:45 - The long-awaited return of "something you noticed"! 05:08 - Matt blasts RoCo for not using the stairs! 06:30 - Nice for AFL crowds to be back in Victoria 07:50 - What did we make of Round 1 - standards and rules 11:25 - How long does it take Champion Data to identify new stat trends? 15:00 - Thoughts on the medical sub 17:45 - Dangerfield and discussion on the bump 23:35 - Champion Data's next 'sexy stat' 28:20 - The stats we want recorded 32:35 - The Round 1 losers we're most worried about - GWS, Brisbane, Geelong 37:55 - The Round 1 winners we're surprised by - Sydney finals smokeys? 42:30 - Can Tex maintain his output? RoCo and Jake debate... 43:15 - Justified hype or hyperbole (below) 43:25 - Patrick Dangerfield's best is behind him 43:55 - Unused medical subs games should count to their tally 45:10 - Buddy will kick 1000 46:50 - The free kick against Cal Ward was justified 47:25 - Calling games from studios instead of from the ground is here to stay Join Matt Walsh, Jake Michaels and Champion Data's Christian Joly every week on the ESPN Footy Podcast.
On a bumper Round 1 episode of the ESPN Footy Podcast, the guys discuss the concussion substitute idea, give their season predictions, including their BOLD call for 2021, and Christian Joly breaks down just how teams can beat the Tigers. Plus, we talk Matt Rowell, reveal a VERY special addition to the ESPN stable, and DON'T FORGET YOUR TIPS! 01.37 - Thoughts on the Amazon Making Their Mark doco 03.30 - The premiership cup ... where's the security!? 05.50 - The concussion sub ... out thoughts, issues and what it means 11.38 - Our season predictions - premier, wooden spooners, Brownlow winners and more 33.25 - BOLD calls for 2021 38.25 - Just how does a team beat Richmond? Champion Data takes a look... 45.26 - Captains' reactions to the rule changes 47.52 - Matt Rowell: the most hyped player since? 53.30 - Introducing Josh Dunkley! Join Matt Walsh, Jake Michaels and Champion Data's Christian Joly every week on the ESPN Footy Podcast.
The ESPN Footy Podcast is back for another year, and Christian Joly once again joins us to explain all things Champion Data - including just how Mason Cox was rated as an 'elite key forward'! Plus the team debates whether the punishment fits the crime with the new 'stand the mark' rule, whether Zac Williams' ban is fair and if a Bulldogs can win a Brownlow in 2021... 02:18 - Niall's Nostrodamus-like farewell 03:10 - Grilling Champion Data on Cox's elite status 08:45 - Preseason breakdown and the 'stand the mark' rule 19:05 - Does the punishment fit the crime with 50m penalties? 25:00 - Quarter lengths and time between goals 28:01 - Zac Williams' ban 32:15 - Can a Bulldog win a Brownlow? 38:00 - Get your tips in at the Footytips app Join Matt Walsh, Jake Michaels and Champion Data's Christian Joly every week on the ESPN Footy Podcast.
The team is back talking footy for another year from the 9th of March, with Champion Data's Christian Joly on board for Season 3 of the ESPN Footy Pod. If you have any questions for him ahead of the 2021 AFL season, Tweet us @footytips and use the #AskChampionData hashtag! Speak to you soon!
The 2020 AFL Draft is just around the corner, and ESPN's AFL Draft expert Chris Doerre joins Matt Walsh, Jake Michaels and Champion Data's Christian Joly to do a first-round phantom draft, talk bolters and sliders, and discuss the difficulties COVID posed to recruiters and draft watchers.
In a special edition of the podcast following the trade and free agency periods, Matt Walsh, Niall Seewang, Jake Michaels and Champion Data's Christian Joly discuss Collingwood's disastrous couple of weeks, look at which clubs were the big winners and losers, go through some underrated acquisitions and ask whether the trade period is too long.
This week on the podcast, the guys get into a spirited debate about the future of the night Grand Final, while they also chat Dusty's GOAT status, Gaz's legacy and the latest trade and free agency news. Plus, Christian Joly brings the best Grand Final stats to the table.
Join the ESPN team for a special Grand Final preview episode of the ESPN Footytips AFL Podcast, which also was broadcast LIVE on Facebook.
Cats or Tigers? Do Champion Data's stats point one way or the other? Find out in this special episode.
It's a fiery episode of the podcast this week, with Niall taking aim at the pre-finals bye and Matt debunking at the those who cry 'Vic Bias', while Jake doesn't rate the choice of Ash Barty to hand Richmond the premiership cup. That and the team discusses free agency and, of course, the Grand Final in a massive new episode.
Make sure you also join the team for a massive LIVE episode of the podcast this Friday at midday on the ESPN Australia / NZ Facebook page!
This week on the podcast, Christian Joly from Champion Data looks at the best 'dual threat' players (those who can be equally damaging as a midfielder and as a forward), while the team breaks down the semifinal results, stake their case for every preliminary finalist, and look at Jordan De Goey's future at Collingwood.
This week on the podcast, Christian Joly from Champion Data tries to answer the question "who is Mr September", while the team investigates Brodie Grundy's downturn in form and judges the Eagles' and Dogs' years. They also throw forward to a massive semifinal week.
In this episode of the ESPN Footytips AFL Podcast, Christian Joly from Champion Data answers the age-old question of whether pressure and tackling numbers go up in finals. Meanwhile, the team breaks down all four matchups, picks the 'must-watch' players of the finals, asks whether not not Ben Brown has been done hard by North and more.
This week on the podcast, Matt Walsh, Niall Seewang, Jake Michaels and Champion Data's Christian Joly look at what each non-finalist needs to do in the offseason, while they also come up with the "coaching pressure power rankings" and talk the best players to not have won a flag in the modern era.
This week on the podcast, Matt Walsh, Niall Seewang and Jake Michaels team up with Christian Joly from Champion Data to look at some early trade targets, while the team also talks the race for the eight, Worsfold's poor presser and dropping captains, while they play another round of 'justified hype or hyperbole'.
This week on the podcast, Christian Joly from Champion Data confirms just how bad the Bombers are in 'red time', while Niall Seewang gets to vent about his Demons after they all but threw away a chance at playing finals. Plus, the team talks Clarko (again!), Richmond's culture, the players who have gone on for one season too long, and play another round of 'justified hype or hyperbole'.
Join Matt Walsh, Niall Seewang, Jake Michaels and Christian Joly on the ESPN Footytips AFL podcast.
This week, Christian Joly from Champion Data breaks down the good, bad and ugly of 'forward 50 targets', while the team debates Patrick Cripps' big weakness, looks at the North Melbourne list conundrum, and reveal the players who have us eating humble pie.
Join Matt Walsh, Niall Seewang, Jake Michaels and Christian Joly on the ESPN Footytips AFL podcast.
This week on the podcast, Christian Joly from Champion Data breaks down 'premiership metrics' -- the stats needed to be a genuine flag contender -- and why the Pies are top of the pile, while the team talks the fortunes of the finals hopefuls, asks if Buddy's making it to 1000 goals and more.
This week on the podcast, Christian Joly from Champion Data answers your questions on score involvements, while the team discusses which players they're buying and selling stocks in, the Giants' fall from grace, and whether Jack Newnes' kick was better than Blight's.
This week on the podcast, Christian Joly answers more #AskChampionData questions, talks goalkicking accuracy and defines the term 'clanger', while the teams discusses the issues with betting, PR howlers, the Grand Final debate and more.
You asked, we answered! Champion Data's Christian Joly tackles all of your hardest hitting stats questions in a must-listen segment of the podcast, including:
•What constitutes a tackle? •How is a 'defensive one-on-one' measured? •Is Melbourne the worst team at converting their inside 50s? •... and more!Meanwhile, the team asks if ruckmen are overrated, and play another round of 'justified hype or hyperbole'.
This week on the podcast, Champion Data's Christian Joly breaks down why the bottom four teams are where they are on the ladder, while the team debates the necessity of the upcoming 'footy fest', asks whether AFL players are too 'vanilla' in the media, and plays another round of 'justified hype or hyperbole'.
This week on the podcast, Matt Walsh, Niall Seewang, Jake Michaels and Champion Data's Christian Joly debate the best after-the-siren goals in the modern era (given Blighty's was better than any!), break down the Hawks' woes through stats, and ask whether the holding the ball rule needs a major overhaul. And the team plays another round of 'justified hype or hyperbole'.
This week on the podcast, Matt Walsh, Niall Seewang, Jake Michaels and Champion Data's Christian Joly look at the players who are the biggest 'risers and sliders' in 2020, debate whether the bump is being adjudicated in the right way, and give each team a 'contender' or 'pretender' tag. That and more in this episode of the ESPN Footytips AFL Podcast.
This week on the podcast, Matt Walsh, Jake Michaels, Champion Data's Christian Joly and Rohan Connolly discuss Collingwood's on-field concerns as the off-field drama rages, look at GWS's record-breaking inside 50 stat, uncover the best 'slow burn' players and play another round of "hype or hyperbole" ... with fascinating results.
This week on the podcast, Matt Walsh, Jake Michaels, Champion Data's Christian Joly and Rohan Connolly discuss whether footy truly is in crisis mode after coaches, commentators and the AFL CEO all made comment on the 'state of the game', while the team also breaks down the latest state government restrictions, and 'justified hype or hyperbole' is back with some intriguing questions...
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This week on the podcast, Matt Walsh, Jake Michaels, Champion Data's Christian Joly and Rohan Connolly discuss the fallout of the Conor McKenna COVID test, talk the rising Suns, falling Crows and Richmond's start to the year, while Christian takes a look at the stats which have felt the effects of shorter quarters. Oh, and Jake bakes a few high profile Hawks.
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Join ESPN's Matt Walsh and Jake Michaels as they welcome distinguished footy journo Rohan Connolly to the podcast, and welcome back Champion Data's Christian Joly.
In this week's episode the stats are showing that scoring is down from end-to-end passages of play, while the team talks the new 'Shaun Burgoyne rule', Matt Rowell, gives their ruling on the fake crowd noise, and debuts a new segment called "justified hype or hyperbole?"
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Join ESPN's Matt Walsh, Niall Seewang and Jake Michaels as they argue which Round 2 contest will be the game of the round, talk activism in the AFL and the young players set to take the leap to superstardom, while Jake takes aim at fickle racing fans.
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Join ESPN's Matt Walsh, Niall Seewang and Jake Michaels as they discuss what they've missed most about footy, talk Chad Wingard and the media, debate what players in the four hubs should expect in their resort rooms, and revise their preseason predictions.
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DISCLAIMER This episode of the podcast was recorded at the same time as Ep. 1. We split them into two parts to make the listening times more manageable, and information about how coronavirus is/will affect the AFL season is not in this episode.
Join Matt Walsh, Niall Seewang, Jake Michaels and Champion Data's Christian Joly as they break down 2020 for Hawthorn through to the Western Bulldogs. Catch up on Part 1 here: https://player.whooshkaa.com/episode?id=587199
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The gang is back for another season of talking footy, so join Matt Walsh, Niall Seewang, Jake Michaels and Champion Data's Christian Joly as they break down 2020 for Adelaide through Greater Western Sydney in Part 1 of our season preview. Part 2 (Hawthorn to the Western Bulldogs) dropping next week!
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The team is back for another year, so join Matt Walsh, Jake Michael, Niall Seewang and Champion Data's Christian Joly on the 9th of March for the first episode for 2020.
The team is back for another year, so join Matt Walsh, Jake Michael, Niall Seewang and Champion Data's Christian Joly on the 9th of March for the first episode for 2020.
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The team talks all things draft with ESPN expert Chris Doerre, breaking down who's hot, who's not and which teams could surprise with their early selections. He also delves into which clubs do and don't draft well, and gives us his late whispers in a phantom top 10.
Join Matt Walsh and Niall Seewang on the ESPN Footytips AFL podcast.
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Christian Joly from Champion Data breaks down the key stats from Richmond's Grand Final win and looks at the stat leaders for 2019, while the team debates whether Richmond are a 'dynasty team', asks if Dusty could be the Tigers' GOAT and talks all thing Gold Coast assistance package. Oh, and Jake didn't rate Marlion Pickett's debut...
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00.00 - Intro 01.45 - Producer Jesse's big Saturday 02.50 - Is Richmond entering 'dynasty' conversations? 10.00 - Is Dustin Martin the Tigers' GOAT? 15.10 - Gold Coast's massive leg up 21.00 - Is free agency killing the bad clubs? 23.20 - What caught Champion Data's eye from the Grand Final 28.20 - Most tackles, most effective disposals, most ranking points - overall stat leaders for 2019 37.30 - People are overrating Marlion Pickett's debut 42.45 - Trent Cotchin - league's best leader? 45.35 - Why are we having a post-GF Footytips segment? 46.20 - Thanks for all your support in 2019!
Christian Joly takes a look at the 'lesser lights' who could have a big impact in the Grand Final, while the team breaks down two thrilling prelims, the highs and lows of Brownlow night and we select a combined 22 from Richmond and GWS - with some huge omissions.
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00.00 - Jake has been in Singapore 03.10 - Nat Fyfe's Brownlow win 06.15 - Breaking down the Tigers' win over Geelong 08.30 - Tom Lynch looms large for the Grand Final 09.45 - Was Saturday the best prelim since '99? 11.10 - The frenetic last five minutes of Collingwood-GWS 12.05 - The ARC failure! 14.30 - Rating the years of Collingwood and Geelong 17.50 - Grand Final preview 22.00 - The Nathan Broad/concussion debate 25.00 - Who makes a combined best 22 from Richmond-GWS? 32.30 - The 'lesser lights' who can dominate the Grand Final 46.00 - Brownlow night is tooooo slowwwww 48.35 - Jack Graham's selfless performance 49.35 - Footytips stats and our GF tips
Christian Joly from Champion Data breaks down the key stats and figures ahead of this week's prelims, while the team talks tribunal troubles for Tomahawk and Toby, rates the West Coast and Brisbane's seasons and discuss Luke Hodge's standing in the game.
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00:00 - Matt's back from his Europtrip 02:40 - The 'spirit of the game' discussion 08.10 - The Giants' physicality and Toby Greene's antics 11:40 - Should the Tomahawk have been given more than one week? 14:50 - Can the Cats win without him? 17:40 - Was Brisbane's year a waste? 23:20 - West Coast shot themselves in the foot 26:00 - Champion Data breaks down the prelims 37:05 - Should Matt de Boer go to Brodie Grundy? 39:30 - Put the whistle away, umps! 41:40 - Hodgey's retirement 45:25 - Tips for the prelims
We debate Nic Naitanui's standing in the game, preview the upcoming semifinals and discuss Danny Frawley's legacy, while Christian Joly from Champion Data digs into his bag of stats to explain Geelong's recent finals woes under Chris Scott.
Join Niall Seewang, Jake Michaels and Jesse Robinson on the ESPN Footytips AFL podcast.
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00:00 Intro 02:10 Is Nic Nat overrated? 06:48 We look ahead to week 2 of finals, are the cats cooked? 13:52 The AFL Tribunal system is getting softer 20:48 What is going wrong with the Cats in September? 31:02 Don't give up hope on teams that lose qualifying finals 34:21 Danny Frawley's legacy and the Golden Fist 38:40 How the tippers fared in week 1 of finals 40:19 Who wins this weeks games?
The team reveals why Essendon are the odd one out this September, debate what to do with the pre-finals bye, and preview this weekend's games, while Jake takes aim at the AFLPA's MVP voting process.
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00:00 Intro 02:10 Do the Bombers deserve to play finals? 07:01 What is the difference between finals footy and the home and away season? 12:05 What do we do with the pre-finals bye? 17:07 What is the key statistical indicator for each finals team? 31:02 The AFLPA MVP voting system is broken 34:50 The joys of local footy 38:00 Was this season of tipping as hard as we thought? 39:40 Who is Australia tipping to win the flag? 40:19 Upsets and Certainties for week one of Finals.
Christian Joly hands out Champion Data's quirky end-of-season awards, while the team names their September wildcards, grade the non-finalists' seasons and debate Lachie Neale's 51-disposal game, while we ask if genuine wingers need to be picked in the All-Australian team.
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00:00 - Intro 02:00 - Mr September 09:13 - Grading the non finalists 21:52 - Who is unlucky to miss out an All-Australian selection? 25:41 - Should wingers be picked in the AA team? 28:39 - Champion Data's end of season awards 35:13 - Put some respect on Lachie Neale's name 38:50 - The Swans fantastic round 23 40:06 - The team's big finals calls
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We analyse Ross Lyon's abrupt sacking from Fremantle, the Dogs' late-season charge and name the most disrespected key forward in the AFL, while Christian Joly gives us an inside look at what really goes on at Champion Data.
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00:00 - Intro to a big week of news 01:48 - Where to next for Ross the Boss? 09:30 - Are the Bulldogs premiership contenders? 13:50 - Is Ben Brown forgotten in the All Australian discussion? 19:50 - A typical game day at Champion Data 29:01 - A typical week at Champion Data 37:55 - Chris Scott's disrespect to Charlie Cameron 41:10 - The Marvel Stadium turf management in the back half of the season 42:50 - The most tipping friendly teams in the AFL 44:40 - Upsets and Certainties
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Christian Joly from Champion Data explains exactly what a "contested" and "uncontested" possession is, while the team debates who the decade's best player has been, if Clarko's antics went too far and Jake slams one of the worst list management moves of all time.
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00.00 - Intro to a wild weekend 01.30 - Essendon's most damning stat 02.15 - Who has been the player of the 2010s? 12.30 - Clarko's shirtless run and the no-sleeves policy 18.45 - Should Roughy get a farewell game? 19.40 - Which of the weekend's horror losses was the worst? 23.55 - What exactly a "contested" and "uncontested" possession is 28.35 - Contested and uncontested leaders 38.15 - The worst list management move in recent memory 40.05 - How good was it to see Jack Steven playing footy again 41.45 - This is the week to pick some upsets and claw back your Footytips margin! 43.10 - Certainties and upsets
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Christian Joly from Champion Data reveals which players have been the biggest risers and sliders in 2019, while the team talks clandestine player meetings, analyses the Eagles' record in Melbourne, ranks this year's stacked Rising Star field and we reveal our favourite "footyisms".
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00.00 - Intro 01.18 - The East Coat Eagles? 06.20 - Joe Daniher and player movement etiquette 13.55 - Is this Rising Star crop the best ever? 20.45 - The AFL's biggest risers and sliders in 2019 30.35 - The AFL stuffed up the Round 23 fixture 34.25 - Our favourite 'footyisms' 39.30 - Footytips - it pays to back the favourites 41.25 - Certainties and upsets
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Christian Joly from Champion Data explains why the Lions are playing a premiership-winning brand of football, while the team asks if South Australian footy is in crisis mode, puts together a Power Rankings for Victorian teams, and debates which players' footy stocks they're buying and selling.
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00.00 - Intro 01.00 - Is Adelaide in crisis? 06.00 - Were the expectations on Port Adelaide unrealistic? 09.35 - The Power Rankings of Victorian teams since the bye weeks 14.45 - Footy stocks: who we're buying and selling 26.30 - Brisbane is playing flag-winning footy 35.50 - The return of 'stubborn Bucks' 38.40 - Only 2 votes for love 41.10 - Footytips: is it worth changing your tips at the last minute? 43.00 - Certainties and upsets
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Christian Joly from Champion Data explains why AFL clubs analyse stats in 'four week blocks', while the team discuss Xavier Duursma's bow and arrow, Mick Malthouse's coaching aspirations and why the Tigers might just be premiership favourites.
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Christian Joly from Champion Data breaks down "metres gained" and reveals there's a lot more to it than what meets the eye, while the team talks Richo's break-up with the Saints, the best 'left-field' trade ideas, and Jake takes aim at Ken Hinkley's antics against the Lions.
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00.00 - Our preseason predictions aren't going well 02.01 - Was Richo hard-done by? 04.45 - Brett Ratten to takeover as caretaker 06.30 - Which list is the most attractive: Saints, Blues or Roos 08.05 - How your team fares vs. top eight teams 13.10 - Which teams will scrape into the eight? 14.15 - Daniher to the Dogs, Buddy to the Suns? Left-field trade ideas 24.35 - Metres gained: explained! 32.20 - Who are the metres gained kings? 34.25 - Effective AND assisted metres gained - what are they? 39.50 - Ken Hinkley cops it from Jake 42.45 - 3 Votes: M. Robinson 44.10 - Which teams are overrated and underrated by tipsters 45.40 - Certainties and upsets
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The team comes up with a solution to Gold Coast's ongoing woes, and Christian Joly from Champion Data says the Lions are starting to play "premiership-winning" footy. We also give our end-of-year predictions, Jake tees off on the holding the ball rule, and we get around some interesting AFL fashion statements.
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00.00 - Intro 00.15 - Niall wins the ESPN Office Cup 02.35 - How do you fix Gold Coast's cycle of mediocrity? 09.05 - Can the Suns emulate the Lions' method of player retention? 10.45 - Port's inconsistency and a "volatile" AFL - is it good for the fans? 16.00 - End of year predictions: flag, Brownlow, Coleman and Rising Star 22.35 - Brisbane are starting to play premiership-winning football 31.05 - Luke Hodge - where does he rate? 32.15 - Jake tees off the holding the ball rule 37.15 - Matt guarantees a perfect centre bounce 37.45 - Jeremy McGovern, Tom Barrass and Jayden Hunt - we need MORE flair in footy 39.55 - Footytips stats - raise the bat! 41.30 - Certainties and upsets
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Christian Joly from Champion Data says Collingwood fans have nothing to worry about despite a recent form slump, while the team looks at what caretaker coaches Rhyce Shaw and David Teague are doing differently to their predecessors. We also discuss the MCG's Grand Final contract, while Jake gives Freo an almighty bake.
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00.00 - Intro 02.30 - The caretaker coach effect - whay are Shaw and Teague doing differently? 10.00 - The MCG's Grand Final contract - is it fair? 13.40 - Would a 'best-of-three' Grand Final series work? 16.20 - West Coast: road warriors 17.10 - Hey AFL, we can fix your score review system! 22.40 - Should the Pies be worried by their form slump? 28.33 - Collingwood need a four-quarter performance 30.15 - Fremantle's loss was the worst since Sydney's loss to Gold Coast last year 34.55 - Round 15 was a ripper 37.00 - Footytips stats - NO perfect rounds! 38.25 - Certainties and upsets
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Christian Joly from Champion Data reveals just how far ahead of the ruck pack Max Gawn and Brodie Grundy are, while the team talks Alan Richardson's future, the best coaching moves of the year, debate the whether the Buddy deal has been worth it for Sydney, and Matt makes the case that Jaidyn Stephenson got off very lightly for his gambling admission.
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00.00 - Intro 01.10 - Is the heat on Alan Richardson deserved? 07.50 - What do Caleb Daniel, Gary Ablett, Levi Casboult and Jack Ziebell have in common? 17.20 - Buddy's latest injury: the beginning of the end? Was the deal worth it? 22.50 - Just how good are Max Gawn and Brodie Grundy 26.20 - 'Hitouts to advantage' explained 33.00 - Jaidyn Stephenson was stupid and got off lightly 39.40 - Charlie Cameron trade is working out in Brisbane's fvaour 41.35 - Footytips: do Thursday night games throw tippers off?
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Christian Joly from Champion Data reveals the emergence of genuine 'wingmen', while the team debates how to fix the AFL's security and fan issues, discusses Hawthorn's week from hell, talk the future of Tassie football, and Niall reveals which professions make up Australia's best tippers...
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Christian Joly from Champion Data takes an in-depth look at what makes a "good ball user" and lists some surprising names, while the team discusses the AFL's fun police, North Melbourne's revival under Rhyce Shaw, and we hand out our midseason awards.
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00.00 - Intro 00.25 - Perth's weather can get in the bin 02.25 - The fun police are at it again 09.00 - ESPN's midseason awards! 17.00 - North Melbourne under Rhyce Shaw - finals? 20.25 - The AFL's best ball users (with some surprising names!) 24.55 - Best users going inside 50 29.00 - The "shambolic" score review system is stuffed 33.20 - Riewoldt as Freddie Mercury 35.20 - Quirky footytips stats 37.00 - Certainties and upsets
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Christian Joly from Champion Data takes a look at the curious case of the Western Bulldogs post-2016, while the team (heatedly) debates the AFL's fun police, talk which teams and players are the best 'road warriors' and consider the age old pub question of who would you have kicking for your life after the siren.
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00.00 - Intro 01.06 - Is Carlton or North Melbourne's vacancy more attractive for prospective coaches? 07.40 - Which teams and players are the 'road warriors'? 11.20 - The age-old pub question: who would you want kicking for your life after the siren? 15.10 - The curious case of the Western Bulldogs 23.30 - Jake's rant: jury duty is a massive waste of time 27.20 - The AFL has jumped the shark on political correctness 34.15 - Quirky footytips stats 36.15 - Caretaker coaches and the 'bounceback' factor 37.15 - Certainties and upsets
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Christian Joly from Champion Data breaks down the AFL's biggest barometers and plays a fun little game of Who Am I, while the team take a look at the potential flow-on effects of Brad Scott's departure from North Melbourne. We also discuss the merit of a midseason trade period, a wildcard weekend, and touch on the shifting attitudes towards concussion.
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00:00 A very quick intro 01:14 Who Am I? (or Who Are We?) 02:30 Will the coaching dominoes continue to fall? 08:55 What happens to North's list from here? 10:30 Midseason draft - yar or nay? 13:15 Would a midseason TRADE period work? 17:50 How a wildcard weekend might work 20:40 Who Am I? (or Who Are We?) REVEALED! 26:40 The Barometer Men 30:40 Daisy: drink at home! 33:50 Concussion - we're starting to get it 36:35 Footytips quick stats and the ESPNCricinfo Crick Pick game
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Christian Joly from Champion Data explains Player Ratings points and takes a look at the best mature age prospects ahead of the midseason draft, while the team weighs up Brendon Bolton's future at Carlton, how to improve goalkicking accuracy, and Jake takes aim at the MCC.
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00:00 Weekend Blues 01:15 Is the top eight already set? 03:20 Brendon Bolton: is he safe? 09:10 Clubs need to practice goalkicking more at training 14:40 Mature age recruit gems 17:20 Midseason draft standout prospects 22:30 Player Ratings points explained by Champion Data 27:40 The importance of a team's "bottom six" players 31.45 Jake takes aim at the MCC 36:00 How good are the Indigenous guernseys for Sir Doug Nicholls Round? 37:40 HOW MANY Carlton fans back their team every week?!
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We discuss the MRO's latest head-scratchers, ask if the AFL is turning off its own fans, query Jeff Kennett's latest comments and give long sleeves a bit of love, while Christian Joly from Champion Data breaks down which clubs (and players) are the quarter-by-quarter leaders.
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00.15 - The Dees tried their best to lose! 01.56 - The MRO got it embarrassingly wrong 06.10 - Does the AFL have a trust issue with its fans? 10.20 - Which teams do we not have a gauge on? 13.35 - Jeff Kennett's hypocrisy 16.38 - Quarter-by-quarter leaders - team analysis 24.27 - Quarter-by-quarter leaders - player analysis 26.43 - Long sleeve love and Chris Fagan's bizarre statement 28.40 - Clarko the genius? Jake hits back 31.49 - Quirky Footytips stats 33.45 - Certainties and upsets for Round 8
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Christian Joly from Champion Data looks at the leaders in some of the more obscure stats, while the team talks the AFL's biggest rivalry, questionable haircuts, Jeremy Cameron's Coleman (and Charlie) chances, and would Alastair Clarkson make any difference at Carlton?
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00.30 - The weather is cooling down 01.15 - Jeremy Cameron - the league's most valuable player? 03:45 - Which key position prospects are better than Aaron Naughton? 07.00 - Revisiting our preseason predictions 11.45 - What is the AFL's biggest rivalry? 15.38 - Leaders in left-field stat columns 24.50 - Alastair Clarkson is not the messiah 29.05 - The good, the bad and the ugly: player haircuts and mustaches 31.30 - Quirky Footytips stats 33.35 - Certainties and upsets for Round 8
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How have the Cats risen to become the form team of the competition? Christian Joly from Champion Data breaks it down, while the team (heatedly) debate the Rising Star race, discuss Melbourne's list management moves, and talk Thursday night footy. Meanwhile Jake thinks Gary Ablett isn't "back"...
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00.18 - Another loooong weekend of action 01.44 - The Rising Star race: Walsh or Rozee 10.50 - Misunderstood stats: knock-ons 16.08 - Has Melbourne's list management backfired? 22.35 - Geelong's revolutionised forward line 29.50 - Gary Ablett is not "back" 32.18 - Long live Thursday night footy 35.05 - Certainties and upsets for Round 7
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This week, the team discuss the issues with player access in the media, the Blues' strong response, debate whether a 'five day break' leaves a team worse off, and Christian Joly from Champions Data breaks down scoring from turnovers and explains just what a clanger is.
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00:20 - Our new podcast sponsor! 02:00 - The 'days break' debate 06:08 - Is there such a thing as too much footy? 06:40 - Player access in the media is no good 11:06 - Is St Kilda's success sustainable? Is it on Richo? 15:15 - Dissecting 'scores from turnovers' 19:00 - Are teams moving the ball slower this season? 23:38 - What actually is a clanger? 25:22 - Jack Ziebell needs to pull his finger out 29:50 - The Blues' response after their loss to the Suns 34:02 - Tipping is at all-time lows
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Why is scoring low despite the rule changes? Christian Joly from Champion Data breaks it down, while the team debate flag favouritism, staging for free kicks, the AFL's most improved players and why Melbourne Airport is one of the worst in the world.
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00:25 - The funniest thing we've seen at a sporting event 03:55 - Who are the AFL's most improved players? 08:45 - Which team is the team to beat? 13:12 - It's time to stop staging for free kicks 17:10 - What's going on with goalkicking accuracy? 28:10 - Melbourne Airport is a dump 31:25 - Tom Lynch was worth every penny 33:15 - Do you tip with your head or your heart 35:55 - Certainties/upsets for Round 5
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What is pressure and how is it measured? Champion Data's Christian Joly breaks it down. Are taggers a blight on the game, is the 'general forward' an underrated asset, and should Carlton be under the microscope? Join Matt Walsh, Niall Seewang, Jake Michaels and Champion Data's Christian Joly on the ESPNfootyips AFL podcast.
00:00 - Intro 00:52 - Tipping update 02:09 - Taggers - do they have a place in the game? 07:15 - The rise of the 'general forward' 11:55 - Is Carlton under enough scrutiny? 17:13 - Pressure. What is it and how is it measured? 27:05 - "I've had a gutful!" 30:40 - Sun shining on Queesnland Footy 34:10 - HOW MANY people tipped a perfect 9/9? 35:50 - Our Round 4 certainties and upsets
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There are five 2-0 teams heading into Round 3, but can any of them be trusted? We discuss Jordan De Goey, the round's bizarre umpiring, and Christian Joly from Champion Data makes a case for winless teams Essendon and Melbourne. Join Matt Walsh, Niall Seewang and Jake Michaels on the ESPNfootytips AFL podcast.
00:55 - Niall's tipping woes 03:30 - Which 2-0 team can be trusted? 08:50 - Did the umpiring department get it wrong? 13:15 - Is Jordan De Goey the best player in the league? 16:15 - Are the Bombers really that bad? 20:25 - Is there cause for optimism for Melbourne? 23:50 - "I've had a gutful!" 26:15 - The AFLW Grand Final success 28:35 - Footytips' hottest tipsters 30:00 - Our Round 3 certainties and upsets
A number of premiership contenders are facing a dreaded 0-2 start but which team is under the most pressure? Christian Joly from Champion Data reveals some of the round's biggest and weirdest stats, while is the turf situation in Melbourne and Sydney as simple as it seems? Join Matt Walsh, Niall Seewang and Jake Michaels on the ESPNfootytips AFL podcast.
Is the top four already locked in, will the new rules make much of a difference and who are the stat kings coming out of JLT? All that and more in the very first episode of the ESPNfootytips AFL podcast with Champion Data.