Best ESPN AU/NZ Podcasts (2024)

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Round 26 Preview - Stop Snitching 1:41:19

6h ago1:41:19

1:41:19

The boys are back together to recap Thursday night's game before another round of 'What About This Bloke?' (10:15) and then a full weekend preview (23:40), including a massive Wrestlewaynia 4 (48:38) and a big chance for Knights to storm into finals contention (01:08:25) before some news (1:21:14) and then an NRLW preview (01:27:41). Learn more abo…

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AFLW: Big calls, and what to expect in Season 9 19:35

4h ago19:35

19:35

In the first AFLW episode of the year, the pod gets a bit of a shake-up with ESPN's Isadora McLeay and Western Bulldogs player Eleanor Brown in the hot seats. They discuss Season 9, and bring to the table some big preseason predictions, look at what's changed, and preview some Round 1 games to look forward to. Join Isadora McLeay and Eleanor Brown …

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Petracca latest; Rocket blasts Eagles; non-finalists analysed 1:25:03

3d ago1:25:03

1:25:03

This week, RoCo and Rocket discuss the finals fixturing, tribunal latest, and the Christian Petracca saga, while they also analyse the seasons of the 'also-rans' - with Rodney teeing off on the 'deplorable' Eagles. 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: Gender Equality in World Cup Bids with Bridgette Desjardins 1:05:46

2h ago1:05:46

1:05:46

CW for discussion of transphobia: 58:30 - 01:04:00 Our conversation with Bridgette Desjardins (she/her) continues our series profiling research about women's football. Bridgette published the journal article "Mobilising gender equality: A discourse analysis of bids to host the FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023™". Angela and Bridgette discuss how she arri…

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AFL: Grading the non-finalists; who is the premiership favourite? 59:29

32m ago59:29

59:29

This week, the team looks at the final eight teams but struggle to settle on a flag favourite, while the non-finalists are graded, and the AFL's fixturing is in the firing line. 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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Round 25 Review - Storming to the Top 2:03:01

17m ago2:03:01

2:03:01

Em Sprouster joins the show to gloat about the Storm's minor premiership and recap all of the weekend's men's and women's actions, before another solo Campo news dump to finish. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy ESPN AU/NZ, Nick Campton, Matt Bungard

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Round 25 Preview - The Final Push 1:48:22

6h ago1:48:22

1:48:22

Campo wraps up the Thursday night game before AAP’s Scott Bailey joins for another round of ‘What About This Bloke?’ (21:12), debating the concept of The Immortals (33:31) and then a preview of all of the weekend’s action (47:08) including a do-or-die for the Broncos (53:20), Dolphins (01:06:42) and Dragons respectively (01:23:04) and then some NRL…

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Red Time: Reacting to Houston's 'harsh' ban; Players have too much power 28:37

5d ago28:37

28:37

On Red Time this week, Jake Michaels and Jarryd Barca react to Dan Houston's suspension, and ask whether clubs should have more power in the player movement space. Plus, they discuss the most under-pressure coaches heading into finals, the latest incident involving Matt Crouch and a spectator, and much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit …

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Houston's ban; Remembering Sam Landsberger; Round 24 previewed 1:17:45

41m ago1:17:45

1:17:45

This week, RoCo and Rocket pay tribute to Herald Sun journalist Sam Landsberger who tragically passed away this week. Also on the agenda, the tight finish to the season, Dan Houston's bump and fave-game ban, and Round 24 previewed. Join Rohan Connolly and Rodney Eade on the Footyology Podcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/ad…

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Wet and weaponless: Wallabies' limitations laid bare 48:30

6d ago48:30

48:30

Sam Bruce and Christy Doran wrap up the Wallabies' second straight defeat by the Springboks, they discuss the chief problem areas and how Joe Schmidt might address them, they then analyse the changes to the squad for the tour of Argentina and how they line up against the Pumas, before they recap New Zealand's bounce back win in Auckland. Learn more…

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AFL: The 'curse of winning the premiership'; HEATED AA debates 58:00

7d ago58:00

58:00

This week, we look at 'the curse of winning the flag', and who should be in the All-Australian side, plus Sam Darcy and Patrick Cripps love, Matt Rowell has FINALLY taken a contested mark, and Richmond's conundrum. Join Matt Walsh, Jake Michaels, and Champion Data's Christian Joly on the ESPN Footy Podcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit m…

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Round 24 Review - Witty Name Goes Here 1:45:35

4h ago1:45:35

1:45:35

Dan Walsh from the SMH joins Campo to recap all of the weekend's action in both the NRL and NRLW, before some news of the week. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy ESPN AU/NZ, Nick Campton, Matt Bungard

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Round 24 Preview - Twist in the Tale 2:13:02

3h ago2:13:02

2:13:02

The boys are back together (briefly) to recap Thursday’s possible grand final preview before Supercoach expert Tom Williams joins Campo for the rest of the show, starting with another round of ‘What About This Bloke?’ and then previews for the remainder of the round (41:27) including the Dogs and Dolphins in Bundaberg (58:22), Souths and Tigers pla…

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Red Time: Are non-Vic clubs really disadvantaged?; Why culture is overrated 34:02

12d ago34:02

34:02

On Red Time this week, Jake Michaels and Jarryd Barca ask: Which team least represents their current ladder position? Is this the season we will see another premier come from outside the top four? Does this season prove that non-Victorian clubs are not at a disadvantage? Should this year be seen as a step forward for North Melbourne regardless of w…

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Melbourne's issues unpacked; every Round 23 game previewed 1:09:43

3h ago1:09:43

1:09:43

RoCo and Rocket discuss the problems at the Demons, admire Dyson Heppell's Essendon career, provide their new premiership tips with two rounds remaining, and preview a blockbuster round of footy with finals on the line for several teams. Join Rohan Connolly and Rodney Eade on the Footyology Podcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone…

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The Boks bludgeoned Australia -- and Wallabies' options are limited 54:07

1h ago54:07

54:07

Sam Bruce and Christy Doran break down the Wallabies' 33-7 hammering by the Springboks and ponder whether there is a way forward this week in Perth; they discuss Australia's lack of size and how much of an issue that is, while also heaping praise on the Springboks' evolution; before they then turn their attention to the Pumas' shock win over the Al…

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AFL: 'Expected scores’ reveals luckiest, unluckiest teams of 2024 57:59

8h ago57:59

57:59

This week, the team takes a deep dive into all things 'expected scores' to reveal which teams are lucky and unlucky, and which sides take the hardest shots on goal. Christian also looks at who the real contenders are (good news, Hawthorn fans!), while we chat chaos or control grand finals, Jordan Boyd's stat-less game, and heaps more. Join Jarryd B…

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Round 23 Review - Louder and Dumber 1:25:01

1d ago1:25:01

1:25:01

The boys recap all of the weekend's action including Penrith's insane comeback (09:05), a very sombre GMTFB in Canberra (18:11), another great win for the Bulldogs (34:01) and some golden point madness (43:30) before an NRLW wrap (58:52). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

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Opals close out Belgium to win Olympic Bronze medal behind monster Ezi Magbegor performance 36:33

1d ago36:33

36:33

The Opals are back on the Olympic podium! In a game that was fitting of the Opals resilient campaign, the team lost the lead early in the fourth quarter before recovering to close out Belgium. Ezi Magbegor was dominant with 30 points, while the key veterans that stood up all tournament came up clutch. Kane and Olgun breakdown the wildly entertainin…

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Opals blown out by Team USA and now head to bronze medal game on Sunday 20:37

22d ago20:37

20:37

Outside of a short period to end the first quarter, the Opals were comprehensively beaten by Team USA in the Olympic semi final. Kane and Olgun discuss the loss and the challenges now facing the team with a quick turnaround to Sunday’s bronze medal game. Will the loss be difficult to mentally overcome? How does this compare to the semi final loss a…

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Round 23 Preview - Last Chance Saloon 1:29:35

4d ago1:29:35

1:29:35

The boys recap a routine Storm victory before another round of 'What About This Bloke?' (13:27) and then a full preview of the weekend's action (22:51), including a do-or-die match in Canberra (34:33) and the game of the round at Kogarah (54:21) and then some NRLW news (01:14:31). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

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Opals dominate Serbia behind rising star Jade Melbourne’s Olympic coming out party 30:42

6d ago30:42

30:42

What a difference nine days can make. After starting their campaign with a bad loss to Nigeria, the Opals are now ensured of a place in a medal game at the Paris 2024 Olympics. Australia dominated Serbia from start to finish, behind the dynamic duo of Jade Melbourne and Alanna Smith. Kane and Olgun break down the result, praise the resilience of Me…

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Red Time: The AFL is making a mistake; This is Richmond's next move 23:55

5d ago23:55

23:55

On Red Time this week, Matt Walsh and Jarryd Barca discuss what the AFL is getting right and wrong when it comes to the Round 24 fixture release, and the potential introduction of a 'wildcard round'. Plus, they ponder who the All-Australian ruckman should be, ask who is the most improved player in the competition, look ahead to this weekend's match…

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Why the Tigers must 'cut deep' on their list; Round 22 previewed 1:13:00

6d ago1:13:00

1:13:00

RoCo and Rocket discuss the careers and retirements of Dustin Martin and Tom Hawkins, and look at what the Tigers' next move must be, plus preview every game of Round 22. Join Rohan Connolly and Rodney Eade on the ESPN Footy Podcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy ESPN AU/NZ, Rohan Connolly, Rodney Eade

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Boomers fall to Serbia in Overtime, denying Patty Mills heater 50:25

7d ago50:25

50:25

Leading by 24 points in the first half, the Boomers were unable to sustain the level, falling to Serbia in overtime. Patty Mills and Josh Giddey combined for 51 points on the night, but it wasn’t enough as turnovers and defensive lapses cost the team a place in the semi finals. Kane and Olgun discuss what went wrong after the first 15 minutes, and …

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AFL: How Sydney has 'capitulated'; are finals more chaos or control? 48:38

7d ago48:38

48:38

This week, the team looks at Sydney's capitulation, Carlton's biggest frustrations, and Port's hot form. Plus, Dusty's retirement, control or chaos games in finals, and more. Join Matt Walsh, Jarryd Barca, and Champion Data's Christian Joly on thre ESPN Footy Podcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

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Round 22 Review - Put A Line Through Them 1:25:21

8d ago1:25:21

1:25:21

The boys recap all of the weekend's action including a shootout in Perth (16:45), the end of the line for the Broncos (24:56), a boilover in Melbourne (36:03) and one of the games of the year at Belmore (51:03) before an NRLW wrap (01:04:06) and some news (01:16:15). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

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Can the Wallabies upset the world champions? 1:03:52

23d ago1:03:52

1:03:52

Sam Bruce and Christy Doran look ahead to the Wallabies' opening Rugby Championship Test against the Springboks, pondering if an upset might be possible; they break down the additions to Australia's squad and question the selection of teenager Max Jorgensen; before they turn their attention to the Waratahs' big week of signings and coaching news; t…

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Opals hold off France behind Tess Madgen’s heroics as the Boomers prepare for Nikola Jokic and Serbia 37:15

8d ago37:15

37:15

Tough. Gritty. Courageous. The Opals sent 27,000 French fans home quiet in an iconic Olympic win to punch their place in the Quarter Finals. Kane and Olgun react to the performance, praise Tess Madgen’s leadership, discuss the mental challenges the Opals overcame, Ezi Magbegor steadily improving and plenty more. Australia will now face Serbia on th…

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Boomers advance to Quarterfinals in dramatic fashion despite loss to Greece 47:52

27d ago47:52

47:52

The first half was described as “diabolical” by head coach Brian Goorjian, but a push to reduce the deficit proved pivotal as the Boomers advance to the Quarterfinals after a loss to Greece. Kane and Olgun discuss the rollercoaster game, breakdown a poor first half and identify what changed in the third. How did the Boomers defend Giannis? Why was …

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End of an Era 1:19:36

11d ago1:19:36

1:19:36

ESPN's The Far Post breaks down the Matildas loss to the USWNT, exit from the Olympics Games, and the tenure of Tony Gustavsson after his departure. Join Anna Harrington, Sam Lewis, Angela Christian-Wilkes. and Marissa Lordanic as we chat about what happened at this Olympics, why it was the right time for Gustavsson to go, and briefly chat about wh…

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Round 22 Preview - Brothermania 1:42:45

25d ago1:42:45

1:42:45

The boys recap North Queensland's win over the Tigers before another round of 'What About This Bloke?' (07:16) and then a full preview of the weekend's action (15:31), including a huge XXXX Derby (29:33), a pointless venture to the shire for Souths (41:01) and a very special guest for the Brother Bowl at Belmore (49:00) before some news (01:13:16) …

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Opals lean on veterans to steady the ship and hold off Canada, plus the Boomers prepare for Giannis Antetokounmpo 32:12

12d ago32:12

32:12

The Opals needed a response desperately and while it wasn’t perfect, they registered their first win at the Olympics. The 70-65 win over Canada keeps their Paris dreams alive and sets up a matchup with host nation France on Monday morning. Kane and Olgun react to the win and particularly the performances of the veteran core. Sami Whitcomb, Cayla Ge…

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Red Time: The 'scariest' team in the AFL; A Pendles moment you forgot about 27:46

13d ago27:46

27:46

On Red Time this week, Matt Walsh and Jarryd Barca share their favourite Scott Pendlebury moments ahead of his 400th match this weekend, pick the team current top four sides would not want to come up against in finals, analyse the Blues, discuss whether footy on the Gold Coast will ever actually work, and much more! Learn more about your ad choices…

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Essendon's season 'turning into a disaster'; every Round 21 game previewed 1:19:46

13d ago1:19:46

1:19:46

RoCo and Rocket discuss the demise of the Bombers after their hot start to the season, Scott Pendlebury's massive 400th game, and preview every Round 21 game. Join Rohan Connolly and Rodney Eade on the Footyology Podcast. 23.15 - Western Bulldogs vs. Melbourne 29.40 - West Coast vs. Gold Coast 35.16 - North Melbourne vs. Richmond 40.30 - Geelong vs…

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Turnovers cost Boomers in second half against Canada, Giannis and Greece await 35:15

29d ago35:15

35:15

The Boomers fell short against Canada 93-83, with a costly turnover count hurting the green and gold in the second half. Kane and Olgun bring instant reaction, discussing the offensive struggles after the half. Other story lines to surface from the game included Patty Mills being put in the Dorture Chamber, Dante Exum making a positive return, the …

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AFL: Do teams actually perform better in milestone matches? 1:03:48

15d ago1:03:48

1:03:48

This week, the team looks at milestone matches and whether teams perform better in them ahead of Scott Pendlebury's 400th. Plus an analysis of the 'form ladder' over the past six weeks, the new stats coming to Champion Data, and more! Join Matt Walsh, Jarryd Barca, and Champion Data's Christian Joly on the ESPN Footy Podcast. Learn more about your …

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Opals open Olympics with disaster against Nigeria, plus Dante Exum slated for return in marquee matchup vs. Canada 27:51

15d ago27:51

27:51

It could hardly have gone any worse. The Opals drop their opener to Nigeria 75-62, committing 26 turnovers and missing 10 free throws in the process. Kane and Olgun try to make sense of the performance, find any positives, and discuss how the team can turn it around and keep their medal hopes alive. Also, the Boomers prepare for Canada as Dante Exu…

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The Nonsense in Nice 42:06

1M ago42:06

42:06

ESPN's The Far Post is here to try and dissect the Matildas remarkable 6-5 victory over Zambia at Paris 2024. Join Marissa Lordanic, Anna Harrington, Sam Lewis, and Angela Christian-Wilkes as we chat about conceding five, the impact of the subs, finding goal scoring avenues, and what a result like this means for the game against the USWNT and getti…

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Round 21 Review - Sad Boy Summer 1:42:47

18d ago1:42:47

1:42:47

The boys return to talk about all of the weekend's action including a huge win for the Bulldogs (20:46), a crazy finish in Moore Park (46:41) and a heartbreaking end to Alex Johnston's season (01:04:27) before an NRLW recap (01:21:11) and some news (01:33:05). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

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

24d 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

1M 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

19d 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

29d 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

19d 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

20d 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

21d 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

23d 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

1M 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

22d 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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