The ESPN Footy Podcast
Episodes
The last word - a special AFL Grand Final preview!
23 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
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 T...
We're fired up after a BIG week; does free agency need a fix?
20 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
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 J...
The AFL's best 'dual threat' players; HUGE prelim previews
13 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
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...
The AFL's real 'Mr Septembers'; what's wrong with Grundy?
06 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
This week on the podcast, Christian Joly from Champion Data tries to answer the question "who is Mr September", while the team investigates Brodie Gru...
Breaking down all four finals; does pressure in finals really go up?
29 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the ESPN Footytips AFL Podcast, Christian Joly from Champion Data answers the age-old question of whether pressure and tackling num...
Where each non-finalist must improve; coaches under pressure
22 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
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 th...
Early trade targets; is the race for the eight over?
15 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
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 targe...
Best and worst 'red time' teams; issues with the Dees, Dons and Tiges
08 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
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 abou...
The flaw keeping Cripps from superstardom; the players serving us humble pie
01 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
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 we...
Why the PIES should be flag favourite; who's making finals?
25 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
This week on the podcast, Christian Joly from Champion Data breaks down 'premiership metrics' -- the stats needed to be a genuine flag contender -- an...
Understanding 'score involvements'; player stocks we're buying or selling
18 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
This week on the podcast, Christian Joly from Champion Data answers your questions on score involvements, while the team discusses which players they'...
Champion Data on goalkicking accuracy; clubs' PR clangers
11 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
This week on the podcast, Christian Joly answers more #AskChampionData questions, talks goalkicking accuracy and defines the term 'clanger', while the...
Your #AskChampionData questions answered; are rucks overrated?
04 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
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, in...
The bottom four's big needs; has AFL 'media training' gone too far?
28 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
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 debate...
Horrible Hawks, holding the ball, and the best after-the-siren goals
21 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
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 mod...
Champion Data's risers and sliders, time to bin the bump?
14 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
The Pies aren't flag ready; Champion Data on GWS's record stat
07 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
"I'm genuinely worried about the game": Footy in crisis?
30 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
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 a...
Champion Data's 'shorter quarter stats'; some naughty Hawks
23 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
Round 2's big talking points; welcome RoCo and Champion Data!
16 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
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 C...
Round 2's best contest; will we see activism on the footy field?
08 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
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 an...
We're back! Clubs in hubs and fake crowd noise
02 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
Club-by-club previews ahead of the 2020 AFL season Part 2
16 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
***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 man...
Footy is back! Club-by-club previews ahead of the 2020 season
09 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
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 brea...
The ESPN Footytips AFL Podcast is back next week!
01 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
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 firs...
The ESPN Footytips AFL Podcast returns on the 9th of March!
23 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
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 firs...
AFL Draft special: Expert Chris Doerre joins the team
26 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
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 sele...
Is Dusty Richmond's GOAT; Gold Coast's BIG gift
30 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
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 deb...
Lesser lights who can dominate the GF; who makes a combined Tigers-Giants 22?
24 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
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, t...
Can the Cats win without Hawkins; why not send de Boer to Grundy?
17 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
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 Tomah...
The Nic Nat enigma; why can't the Cats fire in September?
10 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
We debate Nic Naitanui's standing in the game, preview the upcoming semifinals and discuss Danny Frawley's legacy, while Christian Joly from Champion ...
The shambolic MVP process; do the Dons deserve to play finals?
02 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
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 J...
All-Australian snubs; who will be Mr. September?
27 Aug 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Christian Joly hands out Champion Data's quirky end-of-season awards, while the team names their September wildcards, grade the non-finalists' seasons...
Behind closed doors at Champion Data; What now for Ross Lyon?
20 Aug 2019
Contributed by Lukas
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 Christ...
The week's worst loss and this decade's best player
12 Aug 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Christian Joly from Champion Data explains exactly what a "contested" and "uncontested" possession is, while the team debates who the decade's best pl...
Our favourite footyisms; the East Coast Eagles?
06 Aug 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Christian Joly from Champion Data reveals which players have been the biggest risers and sliders in 2019, while the team talks clandestine player meet...
Whose stocks are you buying and selling; is SA footy in crisis?
30 Jul 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Christian Joly from Champion Data explains why the Lions are playing a premiership-winning brand of football, while the team asks if South Australian ...
They're roaring now the Tigers; underrated/overrated players
23 Jul 2019
Contributed by Lukas
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, M...
The best left-field trade ideas; was Alan Richardson stiff?
16 Jul 2019
Contributed by Lukas
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...
How to fix the Suns; end-of-year predictions
09 Jul 2019
Contributed by Lukas
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...
The MCG's Grand Final contract; should the Pies be worried?
02 Jul 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Christian Joly from Champion Data says Collingwood fans have nothing to worry about despite a recent form slump, while the team looks at what caretake...
Was Buddy to Sydney a mistake; why so much heat on Alan Richardson?
25 Jun 2019
Contributed by Lukas
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 f...
We fix the AFL's security issue; Hawthorn's shocking week
18 Jun 2019
Contributed by Lukas
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, dis...
The AFL's best ball users; the fun police are at it again
11 Jun 2019
Contributed by Lukas
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 th...
Is the Roos or Blues gig more attractive; the Dogs' curious decline
04 Jun 2019
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
The AFL's biggest barometers, will more coaching dominoes fall?
28 May 2019
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
Will Bolton last the year; footy's most overrated club
21 May 2019
Contributed by Lukas
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 MRO has lost the plot; the hypocrisy of Jeff Kennett
14 May 2019
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
A Giant makes his MVP case; is Clarko really a coaching genius?
07 May 2019
Contributed by Lukas
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...
Is the Rising Star race over, how have the Cats done it?
30 Apr 2019
Contributed by Lukas
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 'days break' debate, can you drop a captain?
23 Apr 2019
Contributed by Lukas
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 wo...
The accuracy puzzle and the most improved players
16 Apr 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Why is scoring low despite the rule changes? Christian Joly from Champion Data breaks it down, while the team debate flag favouritism, staging for fre...
Dissecting pressure and bring back the tagger!
09 Apr 2019
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
Hope not lost for Dons and Dees, is De Goey the game's best?
02 Apr 2019
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
Who's under pressure, and the AFL's turf trouble
26 Mar 2019
Contributed by Lukas
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...
New rules, the teams to beat and the grand final debate
19 Mar 2019
Contributed by Lukas
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...