The ESPN Footy Podcast

This week on Red Time, JB and Coxy dive into the biggest talking points, including whether prelims are actually harder to win than Grand Finals, the AFL’s potential plans to shorten matches, and what Zak Butters’ arrival means for the Bulldogs. Plus, the boys debate Pat Voss’ set-shot time management, the timing of last week’s Wharfie Time activation, and look ahead to this week’s huge finals clashes with the Hot Stat Checklist.   Intro 00:00 Start, Bench, Drop 00:56  Prelims are harder than GFs 01:06 The toughest matchup in the AFL? 04:36 Time to shorten quarter lengths? 07:07 No more excuses, Bulldogs 10:40 Wharfie Time wasn’t used correctly! 12:49 Patrick Voss’ time-wasting tactics 14:38  Hot Stat Checklist, powered by StatMate 17:13  Don’t Be Surprised If… 21:30  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On the ESPN Footy Podcast, the team breaks down Fremantle and Brisbane's wins and grade the seasons of Adelaide and Geelong. Plus Champion Data's preliminary final previews, Chris Scott punching the 'wall', Zak Butters, a day Grand Final and a LOT more! Join Matt Walsh, Jake Michaels, and Champion Data's Christian Joly on the ESPN Footy Podcast. 00:00 Intro and Something you noticed 06:36 Fremantle's win over Geelong 13:00 Chris Scott's poor press conference 19:48 Grading the Cats' season 21:56 Brisbane's win over Adelaide 35:45 Grading the Crows' season 37.33 Prelim preview - Sydney vs. Fremantle 46:40 Prelim preview - Hawthorn vs. Brisbane 55:30 Is the hype justified or is it hyperbole? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This week on Red Time, JB and Coxy unpack a huge week in footy, including why the NFL at the MCG is set to be a raging success and what the AFL can do to help the spectacle. Plus, should players who fake head knocks be forced to undergo a mandatory HIA? Why are coaches always the easiest scapegoat? Should finals count towards MOTY and GOTY? And a look-ahead to this week’s contests.  Intro 00:00 Hawks loss and Cats look-ahead 00:30 NFL Down Under 06:35 Clubs are too quick to blame a coach 15:51 Players faking injuries 22:44 Change the timing of these awards! 25:00  The AFL award no one talks about 27:00  Hot Stat Checklist, powered by StatMate 29:03 Don't Be Surprised If... 33:00 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This week, the team breaks down the weekend’s four finals and see what went right -- or wrong -- for every team. Plus, huge semifinal previews, the GOTY debate, Taylor Walker vs. Tom Morris, the SCG crowd, and more! Join Matt Walsh, Jake Michaels, and Champion Data's Christian Joly on the ESPN Footy Podcast.  00.00 Intro and Something You Noticed 10:10 Fremantle 'shockers' 22:10 Cats took away Carlton's strengths 29:05 Grading the Blues' season 32:15 Swans defy the odds vs. Brisbane 38:30 Should finals count for MOTY and GOTY 42:30 Crows get the monkey off the back 48:50 Grading the Bulldogs' season 52:35 Freo vs. Geelong preview 57:25 Brisbane vs. Adelaide preview 1:02:05 Is the hype justified or is it hyperbole? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This week on Red Time, JB and Coxy debate whether Scott Pendlebury’s No. 10 should be retired by Collingwood, and what impact he’ll have at the Suns. Plus, is Matthew Nicks is being judged too harshly? The Tassie delay that could deter top-line talent from joining the club, and a look-ahead to this week’s big finals. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices