Best ESPN AU/NZ Podcasts (2024)

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Round 18 Preview - Plummy and Bracey 1:31:38

31m ago1:31:38

1:31:38

The boys recap Souths' win over Parramatta on Thursday night before another round of 'What About This Bloke?' (20:01) and then a full preview of the weekend (29:55), including a grand final rematch (36:11), a possible ambush at Leichhardt (49:37) and a do-or-die fixture in Canberra (01:05:11) before some news of the week (01:15:07). Learn more abou…

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Red Time: Ball tracking is long overdue; Dimma, Suns under 'massive pressure' 35:38

5h ago35:38

35:38

On Red Time this week, Jake Michaels and Jarryd Barca discuss how ball tracking technology will benefit the game, and ask if there needs to be a time cap on the length of AFL tribunal hearings. Plus, they name the two people in football this is a "massive" weekend for, while Jake is adamant Tom Stewart's move into the midfield won't save Geelong. L…

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Pies getting outcoached? Plus every Round 17 game previewed 1:15:06

1d ago1:15:06

1:15:06

RoCo and Rocket discuss the Magpies' loss to the Suns, Carlton's strong form, the latest in all thing umpires, and preview every game of Round 17. Join Rohan Connolly and Rodney Eade on the Footyology Podcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy ESPN AU/NZ, Rohan Connolly, Rodney Eade

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AFL: How the Dockers (and Tigers!) beat the Swans - is it the blueprint? 40:39

2d ago40:39

40:39

This week, the team looks at the Dockers and how they've shown the footy world the Swans are fallible. Plus we heap praise onto Carlton skipper Patrick Cripps, look at Collingwood's glaring issue, and discuss the Giants' decline. Join Matt Walsh, Jarryd Barca, and Champion Data's Christian Joly on the ESPN Footy Podcast. Learn more about your ad ch…

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Josh Green traded to Charlotte and big decisions loom for the Boomers 41:16

2d ago41:16

41:16

With NBA free agency underway another Australian has been traded, with Josh Green heading to Charlotte. Kane and Olgun break down the news, while also touching on recent transactions involving Dyson Daniels and Josh Giddey. With further cuts looming to the Olympic squad, the guys look at all the big stories from the Boomers camp and what decisions …

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Round 17 Review - Subpar Sunday 1:28:02

3d ago1:28:02

1:28:02

The boys recap all of the weekend's action including a huge win for the Warriors (14:44), a tough trip to Melbourne for Canberra (33:41) and an incredible afternoon in Penrith for the Cowboys (50:55) before finishing with some news (01:14:33). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

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State of Origin II Review - Kerrlision 1:21:04

6d ago1:21:04

1:21:04

The boys recap a sensational win for the Blues in the men's game in Melbourne, before an equally impressive victory for the Maroons women (30:21) and a full preview of the weekend's action (37:44). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy ESPN AU/NZ, Nick Campton, Matt Bungard

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Red Time: Is Sydney peaking too early?; North's new pass mark 25:47

7d ago25:47

25:47

On Red Time this week, Matt Walsh and Jarryd Barca ask if Sydney is peaking too early, set North Melbourne's new pass mark for the remainder of 2024, look back at the four-week bye structure we have just endured, and discuss Patrick Dangerfield's AFL Tribunal result and ordinary staging acts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adc…

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Harsher punishment for staging head knocks? Round 16 previewed 1:18:14

8d ago1:18:14

1:18:14

RoCo and Rocket discuss the meek punishment of Steven May for staging, delve into the Ken Hinkley situation at Port, and preview every game of Round 16. Join Rohan Connolly and Rodney Eade on the Footyology podcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy ESPN AU/NZ, Rohan Connolly, Rodney Eade

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AFL: How the Lions have turned it around; Dees bad AND unlucky 53:26

9d ago53:26

53:26

This week, the team looks at Brisbane's recovery from a poor start and how North Melbourne have turned the corner. Plus, where it's gone wrong for the Dees, the numbers behind Carlton (and Tom De Koning's) hot form, and more! Join Matt Walsh, Jarryd Barca, and Champion Data's Christian Joly on the ESPN Footy Podcast. Learn more about your ad choice…

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State of Origin II Preview - The Winter of Wishart 1:29:49

10d ago1:29:49

1:29:49

The boys preview Wednesday night's Origin match before a full recap of the weekend (34:02) including a staggering result for the Warriors (42:35), Souths being more back than ever (59:57) and a disastrous Raiders showing at Campbelltown (01:08:51). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

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Unpacking Aussie Joe's first Wallabies squad 54:58

10d ago54:58

54:58

Sam Bruce and Christy Doran review the Blues' crushing win in the Super Rugby Pacific final, before they turn their attention to Joe Schmidt's first Wallabies squad, analysing the shock calls, particularly at lock, and just where else Australia appear light on; before they then discuss Dan McKellar's recent sacking by Leicester and ponder whether h…

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Round 16 Preview - The Smokehouse 1:05:03

14d ago1:05:03

1:05:03

The boys are live in the Temple of Boom to preview the U19's Origin before the return of 'What About This Bloke?' (07:33), a full preview of the weekend's action (15:55), and finishing with some sad news (50:25). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy ESPN AU/NZ, Nick Campton, Matt Bungard

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Red Time: The recruit of the year; Swans on upset alert 24:36

16d ago24:36

24:36

On Red Time this week, Matt Walsh and Jarryd Barca discuss who the recruit of the year has been after 14 rounds, analyse what the Demons need to do without Christian Petracca for the rest of the season, chat yet another fixture quirk, and preview a monster weekend of games. Plus, there is one team in addition to Sydney nailing Champion Data's premi…

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Umpiring decisions have 'cost games'; Hall of Fame discussion 1:07:55

15d ago1:07:55

1:07:55

RoCo and Rocket discuss the 'unfortunate' reality that wrong umpiring decisions late in close games that have affected results, break down this year's Hall of Fame class, and preview every game of Round 15. Join Rohan Connolly and Rodney Eade on the Footyology Podcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

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The Short Corner: Power, Protest, and Players Associations with Gaby Garton 1:08:26

16d ago1:08:26

1:08:26

CW: 38th to 44th minute - Abuse, harassment and trauma in sport governance discussed. Our conversation with Gaby Garton continues our series profiling research about women's football. Angela Christian-Wilkes and Gaby discuss the intersections between her ethnographic research on Argentinean women's football, her role with the World Players Associat…

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AFL: Teams with the best 'run of goals'; Bont's Brownlow revenge? 1:02:44

16d ago1:02:44

1:02:44

This week, the team looks piling on goals in quick succession, discusses Bont's season (and why it's second only to Gaz), and dives into taggers again, plus one of the all-time footy journeymen, more bye team analysis, and more! Join Matt Walsh, Jarryd Barca, and Champion Data's Christian Joly on the ESPN Footy Podcast. Learn more about your ad cho…

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Round 15 Review - T.A.O.C.M.B.T.C.J.R 1:32:25

17d ago1:32:25

1:32:25

The boys run the rule over all of the changes for Origin II before a full recap of the weekend's action (29:27), including a huge win for Souths (39:20), The Storm putting on a show (01:00:11) and one of the bravest wins of the year from Manly (01:14:15). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

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Finding solutions for the future of Australian rugby 1:01:00

17d ago1:01:00

1:01:00

Sam Bruce and Christy Doran wrap up the Super Rugby semifinals, discussing where it went wrong for the Brumbies and what their lack of physicality means for the Wallabies; they then turn their attention to Carter Gordon's shock defection to the NRL and debate just how much of a loss he is; before they then talk the looming Wallabies squad announcem…

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Round 15 Preview - Ten Point Bomb 1:35:27

20d ago1:35:27

1:35:27

The boys begin the show with a list of potential changes for Origin 2 before an announcement on the name of the studio (19:34), a recap of Thursday night's game (21:48) and then a full preview of the weekend (38:37) before finishing with some news of the week (01:16:40), as ESPN Scrum Reset's Sam Bruce joins to discuss the code switch of Wallaby Ca…

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Red Time: International Rules should be 'left in the past'; Celebrating Dusty 23:46

21d ago23:46

23:46

On Red Time this week, Matt Walsh and Jarryd Barca go head-to-head debating the potential return of the International Rules Series between Australia and Ireland, discuss why the AFL should stop clarifying contentious umpiring decisions, share their favourite Dustin Martin moment ahead of his 300th game this week, and much more! Learn more about you…

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Rocket on why teams need to employ more taggers; Round 14 previewed 1:06:11

22d ago1:06:11

1:06:11

RoCo and Rocket discuss the role of the tagger in modern footy, with Rocket asking for even more clamps to be put on star players. Plus, a look at Dusty's 300th, and a discussion on the Swans, and the spluttering Demons. Plus, they preview every Round 14 game. Join Rohan Connolly and Rodney Eade on the Footyology podcast. Learn more about your ad c…

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Can Australian rugby survive another meagre broadcast deal? 58:27

22d ago58:27

58:27

Sam Bruce and Christy Doran wrap up a predictable weekend of Super Rugby quarterfinal action, and then look ahead to the semifinals where the Brumbies will look to end Australia's finals drought in New Zealand; they then turn their attention to the competition's immediate and longer-term future, ponder what a national club competition could look li…

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AFL: Crows' woes laid bare; analysing the bye teams 1:03:42

23d ago1:03:42

1:03:42

This week, we look at the Crows' 'unsustainable' numbers, the Hawks' excellent past six weeks, and look at how positions like 'winger' and 'general forward' are determined at Champion Data. Plus mid-season analysis on every bye team. Join Matt Walsh, Jarryd Barca, and Champion Data's Christian Joly on the ESPN Footy Podcast. Learn more about your a…

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Round 14 Review - Who Gets The Ball? 1:25:50

23d ago1:25:50

1:25:50

The boys recap Thursday night's incredible Maroons victory in Newcastle before a full recap of the weekend's NRL action (10:38) including a superb Souths win (22:21), a gutsy showing in Brisbane from the Sharks (43:12) and a Long Weekend thriller for the Bulldogs (01:09:45). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

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Red Time: We're still not convinced by these 'top eight' teams... 30:21

29d ago30:21

30:21

On Red Time this week, our trusty video guy from the control room Alex Hatzikostas stepped up to the plate (well, the desk) to join Jake Michaels while our regular hosts Matt and Jarryd were unavailable, discussing the top eight teams they still don't trust, the bottom 10 teams they do trust, why Dusty should have played on Thursday night, and the …

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State of Origin I Review - Like Nothing Else 1:11:48

29d ago1:11:48

1:11:48

The boys recap a chaotic State of Origin opener and of course dissect the sending off of Joseph Sua'ali'i among everything else that happened and discuss what New South Wales have to change for Game Two, before a preview of tonight's second game in the Women's Origin series (38:20) and a full preview of the weekend's NRL action (44:23). Learn more …

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'Fairest' aspect of awards 'should be looked at'; Round 13 previewed 1:07:24

30d ago1:07:24

1:07:24

RoCo and Rocket discuss whether the AFL should change the criteria of awards to exclude the 'fairest' aspect, look at how holding the ball was umpired after the rule tweak, and preview every game of Round 13. Join Rohan Connolly and Rodney Eade on the Footyology podcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

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Tillies in Paris 53:06

1M ago53:06

53:06

ESPN's The Far Post is here to dissect the Matildas Olympic squad! Join Anna Harrington, Sam Lewis, Angela Christian-Wilkes, and Marissa Lordanic as we discuss who made the cut, who was unlucky to miss out, and the two injury clouds. We also chat about how to get the best out of Mary Fowler, the Matildas' second game against China, what we learned …

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The end of the Rebels ... and Marky Mark? 1:02:09

1M ago1:02:09

1:02:09

Sam Bruce and Christy Doran reflect on a massive week in Australian rugby, breaking down the decision to cut Melbourne Rebels from Super Rugby Pacific, why it is both the right and wrong call, and where the Rebels' best players might wind up in 2025; they then turn their attention to the Super Rugby quarterfinals and whether the Reds can become the…

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AFL: Could Daicos end up as GOAT? (hear us out!); Dees unpacked 1:01:13

1M ago1:01:13

1:01:13

This week, we look at the Demons' inconsistent first half of the year, while Jake makes the case that Nick Daicos might have the highest ceiling of any midfielder in history. Plus 100X updates on the league's best players, and we analyse the teams on the bye. Join Matt Walsh, Jake Michaels, and Champion Data's Christian Joly on the ESPN Footy Podca…

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State of Origin I Preview - The Tedesco Gambit 1:24:10

1M ago1:24:10

1:24:10

The boys preview Origin I including the shock Dylan Edwards news, before a full recap of the weekend's action. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy ESPN AU/NZ, Nick Campton, Matt Bungard

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Sentient Traffic Cone 44:14

1M ago44:14

44:14

ESPN's The Far Post is here to dissect the Matildas late draw with China in Adelaide. Join Sam Lewis, Angela Christian-Wilkes, and Marissa Lordanic as we discuss Tony Gustavsson's starting lineup, what we gleaned from this match, Caitlin Foord's injury, and whether any Olympic squad questions were answered. Follow The Far Post on Twitter, Facebook,…

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Round 13 Preview - New Beginnings 1:03:00

1M ago1:03:00

1:03:00

For the first time in the new studio, the boys recap Thursday's win for Parra and then another round of 'What About This Bloke?' (14:05) before a preview all of the weekend's games (22:49) and some news of the week (47:56). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy ESPN AU/NZ, Nick Campton, Matt Bungard

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AFL Mid-Season Draft special: Who was the steal of the draft? 27:31

1M ago27:31

27:31

In a special episode of the podcast, ESPN's draft expert Jasper Chellappah joins Jake and Jarryd to unwrap the 2024 Mid-Season Draft, including who your club picked up and which players can have an immediate AFL impact this season. Plus, which team pulled off the biggest 'steal'? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

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We're 'going overboard' on umps; every Round 12 game previewed 1:07:08

1M ago1:07:08

1:07:08

RoCo and Rocket discuss the state of umpiring in the face of widespread criticism, plus are all 'byes' made equal? They also preview every upcoming game in Round 12 of the AFL. Join Rohan Connolly and Rodney Eade on the Footyology Podcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

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NZ Rugby's attempt to be more like Australia 59:51

1M ago59:51

59:51

Sam Bruce is joined by TVNZ's Ollie Ritchie to break down the big issues in New Zealand rugby, including the Crusaders' extraordinary week and Rob Penney's future, whether a "Giteau Law" is needed in the wake of another young departure, the prospect of All Blacks-Springboks tours as early as 2026, and the potential for a "civil war" as the game is …

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AFL: End of the two ruck era? Biggest 'turnover merchants' revealed 1:06:13

1M ago1:06:13

1:06:13

This week, we look at the players whose turnovers get punished the most, analyse whether playing two rucks is a help or hindrance, and examine home vs. away form. Plus, is Chad Warner worth $1.5 million per year? Join Matt Walsh, Jake Michaels, and Champion Data's Christian Joly on the ESPN Footy Podcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit meg…

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A Catch-up Yap 1:17:16

1M ago1:17:16

1:17:16

ESPN's The Far Post is back for a catch-up pod after a couple of weeks off. Join Sam Lewis, Marissa Lordanic, Angela Christian-Wilkes as we discuss the ALW All Stars vs. Arsenal and everything surrounding the game, the Matildas squad for the games against China, Brazil earning the hosting rights for the 2027 World Cup. Plus we chat Sam Kerr officia…

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Round 12 Review - Selection Sunday 1:13:08

1M ago1:13:08

1:13:08

The boys run the rule over both of the State of Origin teams before a recap of the weekend's games (25:40), including a big win for the Roosters (36:33), a rare win for Souths (50:01) and another brave showing from the Warriors (01:03:34). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

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Round 12 Preview - An 8-Xer 1:33:41

1M ago1:33:41

1:33:41

The boys recap a fantastic win for Canterbury before picking their Origin teams (12:41), followed by another round of 'What About This Bloke?' (39:30) and a preview of the weekend's action (46:09) before finishing with some news (01:24:44). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

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Red Time: Are AFL games too long?; A midseason trade period would be 'unfair' 40:33

1M ago40:33

40:33

On Red Time this week, Jarryd and Jake assess why we're seeing so many soft tissue injuries this season, debate the idea of a midseason trade period, discuss which teams have the best one-two player combos, and put the spotlight on the teams that are under the most pressure to perform this weekend. Plus, is Harley Reid a top 50 player in the game? …

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Injuries galore - are games too long? Plus every Round 11 game previewed 1:20:15

1M ago1:20:15

1:20:15

RoCo discuss whether games need to be shortened to combat injuries in our game, plus ask why Indigenous representation at the top level is dropping, and preview every game of Round 11. Join Rohan Connolly and Rodney Eade on the Footyology Podcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

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How are the Waratahs back here -- AGAIN? 55:19

2M ago55:19

55:19

Sam Bruce and Christy Doran pick apart Round 13 of Super Rugby Pacific, breaking down the controversial finish to the Brumbies-Crusaders thriller and the sparkling performances from Rob Valetini and Tom Wright; they then dig into the Waratahs' mess, pondering who deserves the blame and how they might navigate their way forward; they also share thei…

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Magic Round Review - Do The Worm 1:46:38

1M ago1:46:38

1:46:38

The boys are back, albeit a day late, to recap all the action at Magic Round including a crazy Knights win (24:51), the Warriors taking over Brisbane (51:20) and some news of the week (01:23:17). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy ESPN AU/NZ, Nick Campton, Matt Bungard

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AFL: All things 'running bounce'; just how good is Harley Reid? 1:03:43

2M ago1:03:43

1:03:43

This week, the team discusses Sydney's flag favouritism and how far the gap is between them and the 'next best' team is. Plus, we talk Harley Reid's start to his career, all things 'running bounce' after the Izak Rankine decision, Port's fast finish over Hawthorn, and more! Join Matt Walsh, Jake Michaels, and Champion Data's Christian Joly on the E…

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Magic Round Preview - Can You Feel It? 1:24:21

2M ago1:24:21

1:24:21

The boys recap a big win for New South Wales in front of a record crowd, before another round of 'What About This Bloke?' (15:17), the team announcements for City vs Country (25:04) and a full preview of Magic Round (34:15). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy ESPN AU/NZ, Nick Campton, Matt Bungard

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Red Time: Curnow the greatest forward since...?; Thursday night footy debate 33:57

2M ago33:57

33:57

On Red Time this week, Jarryd and Jake debate Thursday night footy, ask where Charlie Curnow belongs when ranking the best modern day key forwards, discuss Todd Viney's comments about draft assistance, Chris Scott's umpiring criticism, and heaps more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

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Major concussion changes coming? Plus every Round 10 game previewed 1:14:11

2M ago1:14:11

1:14:11

This week, RoCo and Rocket discuss the hot topics of the week, including the fixture release for the rest of the season, the threat concussion poses to the game (and players' careers), and Ross Lyon's 'neutered dogs' comments. Join Rohan Connolly and Rodney Eade on the Footyology Podcast. PREVIEWS: Gold Coast vs. Geelong - 23:00 Sydney vs. Carlton …

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AFL: We were wrong about the Bombers; 'Darwin Suns' analysed 50:42

2M ago50:42

50:42

This week, the team discusses the legitimacy of Essendon's finals push amid a hot run, plus we talk the 'Darwin Suns', Melbourne's front half woes, and even touch on the NBA Draft lottery. Join Matt Walsh, Jake Michaels, and Champion Data's Christian Joly on the ESPN Footy Podcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

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