Best ESPN AU/NZ Podcasts (2024)

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Boomers overcome Spain behind dominant Jock Landale and Josh Giddey connection 44:12

31m ago44:12

44:12

Facing demons from the past, the Boomers held of multiple Spain runs to start their Olympic campaign with a 92-80 win. Kane and Olgun break down the huge win, discussing the Josh Giddey and Jock Landale connection, Dyson Daniels and Josh Green on defence and Jack McVeigh’s rollercoaster Olympic debut. They also chat about Brian Goorjian’s motivatio…

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#TilItsDrone 52:41

2h ago52:41

52:41

ESPN's The Far Post is here to discuss the Matildas opening game of Paris 2024. Join Angela Christian-Wilkes, Marissa Lordanic, Anna Harrington, and Sam Lewis as we dissect the Matildas' 3-0 loss to Germany, the uncharacteristic nature of the performance, and what we'd change ahead of the Zambia clash. Plus, we chat about the latest in the Canada d…

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How would Dante Exum injury shake up Boomers rotation and a preview of Spain matchup 38:14

1h ago38:14

38:14

The Boomers Olympic opener against Spain is just days away with a late injury to Dante Exum producing a potential wrinkle. Kane and Olgun discuss the impact of a potential Exum absence and expanded roles for Matthew Dellavedova, Joe Ingles and Josh Green. Have the Australian coaching staff been adjusting on the fly? Is Dyson Daniels the biggest pos…

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Round 21 Preview - Rivalry Week 1:10:11

1h ago1:10:11

1:10:11

The boys preview the NRLW season and tonight's opening game before another round of 'What About This Bloke?' (13:43) and then a full preview of this weekend's NRL action (18:35), including a huge Saturday arvo game (30:22), A big clash between Manly and the Roosters (39:51) and the pod showdown on Sunday evening (54:33). Learn more about your ad ch…

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Women's Olympic Football Group A + C Preview 1:10:05

18m ago1:10:05

1:10:05

ESPN's The Far Post is here to dissect Groups A and C in the Olympic women's football tournament. Join Sam Lewis, Angela Christian-Wilkes, Marissa Lordanic, and Anna Harrington as we discuss Canada's gold medal defence (and drone gate), Spain's aura of inevitability, Marta's last dance, France's quest for home glory, and more. Follow The Far Post o…

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Red Time: Coach of the year debate; Danger signs for the Blues? 17:10

39m ago17:10

17:10

On Red Time this week, Matt Walsh and Jarryd Barca discuss whether it's really that necessary for premiership fancies to finish top two, debate the biggest draft steals of the last decade, who the coach of the year is after 20 rounds, and plenty more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

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'Gap has narrowed' between Sydney and the rest, plus Round 20 previewed 1:13:19

15m ago1:13:19

1:13:19

This week, RoCo and Rocket discuss the Swans' down patch and if they're vulnerable given their recent injuries, plus a raft of retirementsm and they preview every Round 20 game. Join Rohan Connolly and Rodney Eade on the Footyology podcast. 17.27 - Carlton vs. Port Adelaide 22.50 - North Melbourne vs. Geelong 29.00 - Gold Coast vs. Brisbane 35.08 -…

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Wallabies' job done in July and Australia's Olympic hopes 1:00:18

3h ago1:00:18

1:00:18

Sam Bruce and Christy Doran wrap up the Wallabies' July campaign, digging into their 40-29 win over Georgia that secured a 3-0 sweep, they name their standout performers and look ahead to the Rugby Championship, they then turn their attention to the All Blacks' stopover in San Diego and Queensland's cracking clash with Wales, before finishing with …

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Women's Olympic Football Group B Preview 52:19

2h ago52:19

52:19

ESPN's The Far Post is here to dissect Group B in the Olympic women's football tournament. Join Sam Lewis, Angela Christian-Wilkes, Marissa Lordanic, and Anna Harrington as we discuss the Matildas, Germany, Zambia, and the USWNT. Follow The Far Post on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram. Check out espn.com.au or download the ESPN App. Learn more abou…

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AFL: Pies must have 'tough conversation'; Swans keep slipping 47:08

1h ago47:08

47:08

This week, we look at Sydney's third loss in four weeks, but Jake isn't concerned, while Matt and Christian delve into Collingwood's list profile and discuss whether it's time to build for the future. Plus, another defender-turned-forward success story. Join Matt Walsh, Jake Michaels, and Champion Data's Christian Joly on the ESPN Footy Podcast. Le…

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Round 20 Review - The Run Starts Now 1:14:58

1h ago1:14:58

1:14:58

The boys recap all of the weekend's action including a breezy game in Gosford (13:41), a clinic from Melbourne (31:06) and a thriller in Penrith (45:29). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy ESPN AU/NZ, Nick Campton, Matt Bungard

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Giant Paris Olympic Basketball Preview with Olgun and Windy 1:14:44

1h ago1:14:44

1:14:44

The 2024 Paris Olympics will feature the most stacked men's basketball tournament in its history, so ESPN's Olgun Uluc and Brian Windhorst run the rule on the big storylines to keep an eye on. The Australian Boomers have a renewed hope despite being in the group of death, Team USA looks unsurprisingly unbeatable, and there are clear medal contender…

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Round 20 Preview - #FreeCam 1:04:17

2h ago1:04:17

1:04:17

No Thursday game so the boys begin with a preview of tonight's game before another round of 'What About This Bloke?' (07:55) before a preview of Saturday and Sunday's games (17:15), including a must-win for the Broncos (33:53) and the return of Nathan Cleary (45:12). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

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Draft Special: New No. 1 emerges in expert rankings; Key prospects revealed 34:34

1h ago34:34

34:34

In a special episode of the podcast, ESPN's draft expert Jasper Chellappah joins Jake and Jarryd to unwrap his July power rankings of the top prospects from around the country... and a new No. 1 has emerged in what is shaping as one of the most open drafts in years. The team also chats potential changes to NGA bidding, analyse the handy draft posit…

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San Diegaaauurrr 19:37

1h ago19:37

19:37

ESPN's The Far Post is joined by versatile Matilda Kaitlyn Torpey ahead of the Paris Olympics. Join Sam Lewis, Marissa Lordanic, and Anna Harrington (live from the MCG press box) as we chat with Kaitlyn about getting her first call-up to an Olympics, how her move to San Diego is going, how team mate Emily van Egmond has helped her settle in, and pl…

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State of Origin III Review - Bradman's Best 52:25

2h ago52:25

52:25

The boys jump on for a midnight recording to recap an incredible Origin decider, with the return of 'We Was Robbed' to dissect that first half melee (16:15). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy ESPN AU/NZ, Nick Campton, Matt Bungard

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Boomers ramp up Olympic prep with games against USA and Serbia as Patty Mills responds to critics 46:54

19h ago46:54

46:54

After a week of questions following squad selection, the Boomers impressed in warm up games against the USA and Serbia. Kane and Olgun break down the big man rotation and address a lack of Duop Reath minutes, praise the emergence of Dyson Daniels and dive into the Patty Mills discussion. Can a lack of volume shooting be overcome? Can the Josh Gidde…

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The AFL's 'ludicrous' tackle expectations, plus Round 19 previewed 1:17:35

8d ago1:17:35

1:17:35

RoCo and Rocket look at the week's MRO and tribunal findings, discuss whether umpires need to brief teams on rules before games, and preview every Round 19 game. Join Rohan Connolly and Rodney Eade on the Footyology podcast. Previews: 25.20 - Essendon vs. Adelaide 30.40 - GWS Giants vs. Gold Coast 35.45 - St Kilda vs. West Coast 40.27 - Hawthorn vs…

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Gazing ahead after Wallabies' 2-0 start 49:16

8d ago49:16

49:16

Sam Bruce and Christy Doran wrap up another weekend of thrilling international rugby, starting with a second straight win for the Wallabies over Wales; they pick apart that match, focusing in on the maul woes and Noah Lolesio's performance, before looking ahead to Saturday's Test with Georgia; they then look at some of the recent Australian player …

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AFL: Each contender's biggest flaw; MRO no longer 'fit for purpose' 1:01:40

1h ago1:01:40

1:01:40

This week, we consider each contender's biggest flaw as the run home heats up. Plus, Christian looks at the players who love playing at home but not on the road, if the Bulldogs are a threat, and Jake explains why the MRO is no longer fit for purpose. Join Matt Walsh, Jake Michaels, and Champion Data's Christian Joly on the ESPN Footy Podcast. Lear…

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State of Origin III Preview - All On The Line 55:31

8h ago55:31

55:31

The boys preview the men's Origin decider before a recap of the weekend's action (17:44) including another horrible loss for Brisbane (33:31) and a dominant win for Manly ( 42:11). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy ESPN AU/NZ, Nick Campton, Matt Bungard

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to B or not to B international 36:07

4h ago36:07

36:07

ESPN's The Far Post is here to dissect the Matildas final hit out pre-Olympics! Join Anna Harrington, Sam Lewis, Angela Christian-Wilkes, and Marissa Lordanic as we discuss the B international rules used in this friendly against Canada, what to take from this loss, and injury concerns which popped up throughout the week. Follow The Far Post on Twit…

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Round 19 Preview - Must-win weekend 1:14:31

1d ago1:14:31

1:14:31

The boys recap a wild Thursday night affair before another round of 'What About This Bloke'? (12:33) and then a full preview of the weekend's action (25:22), including a big game for Brisbane (38:20) before finishing with some news of the week (50:26). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

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Red Time: Brownlow 'fairness' debate; Simon Goodwin under 'extreme' pressure 29:27

12d ago29:27

29:27

On Red Time this week, Jake Michaels and Jarryd Barca debate whether the AFL should remove the 'fairness' element in Brownlow Medal voting, and unwrap Isaac Heeney's appeal and West Coast's decision to part ways with Adam Simpson. Plus, they discuss the Cats without Hawkins, and ask whether the Pies can get themselves back into contention. Learn mo…

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The decisions that 'came back to bite' the Eagles, plus Round 18 previewed 1:14:23

4d ago1:14:23

1:14:23

Rohan Connolly and Rodney Eade discuss the sacking of Eagles coach Adam Simpson, the suspension of 'hard done by' Swans star Isaac Heeney, and preview every game of a massive Round 18. Previews: 24.30 - Collingwood vs. Geelong 30.10 - Hawthorn vs. Fremantle 36.00 - Sydney vs. North Melbourne 40.25 - Western Bulldogs vs. Carlton 46.25 - Adelaide vs.…

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Simple & Effective: They keys to the Wallabies' winning start 59:42

5d ago59:42

59:42

Sam Bruce and Christy Doran pick apart the Wallabies' win over Wales in Sydney, hailing its simplicity and the impact of Joe Schmidt; they break down the performances of Taniela Tupou, Jake Gordon and the seven debutants, before digging into Liam Wright's wild week; then then turn to the Test matches in Pretoria and Dunedin, won by the Springboks a…

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AFL: Weird Champion Data stats; Dons' % - does it matter? 58:42

5d ago58:42

58:42

This week, we discuss 'Northball' and the identity forged since the bye, look at the race for the top four (and eight), and delve into the quirky stats which Champion Data records. Plus, some hard-to-believe stats involving percentage and the Bombers, and a whole lot more! Join Matt Walsh, Jake Michaels, and Champion Data's Christian Joly on the ES…

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Boomers unveil Paris Olympics squad with Matisse Thybulle the headline name to miss out 44:16

11d ago44:16

44:16

As Australia announced their squads for the Paris Olympics, the Boomers drew all the headlines with some big names missing out including Matisse Thybulle. Kane and Olgun discuss the final squad after the dust has settled on the initial announcement. Does the makeup make sense? Does the selected team fix problems from the World Cup? Are they able to…

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Round 18 Review - The Yips 1:06:18

5d ago1:06:18

1:06:18

The boys run the rule over the Queensland and New South Wales squads before a full recap of the weekend's action (13:13) including two crazy finishes in Sydney (28:42) and Townsville (42:05) as well as another tough loss for Canberra (53:56). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

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

9d 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

10d 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

11d 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

12d 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

18d 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

13d 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

16d 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

17d 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

18d 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

19d 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

1M 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

20d 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

24d 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

24d 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

25d 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

1M 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

26d 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

27d 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

27d 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

1M 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

1M 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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