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Join ESPN Australia's Matt Walsh and Jake Michaels, along with Champion Data's Christian Joly, as they discuss the hot topics in the AFL, and join Isadora McLeay and AFLW players Eleanor Brown and Imogen Evans talking all things women's footy -- all on the ESPN Footy Podcast.
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ESPN Australia's Sam Bruce is joined by Christy Doran to discuss the biggest talking points in southern hemisphere rugby, from the action on-field to the latest storylines around the game.
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NRL Boom Rookies

ESPN AU/NZ, Nick Campton, Matt Bungard

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We are Boom Rookies, ESPN's rugby league podcast hosted by ABC sports writer Nick Campton and ESPN columnist Matt Bungard. If you're look for something beyond the regular take cycle of the sport, Boom Rookies provides game-by-game analysis and previews, delves into the bigger issues of the sport, and still leaves plenty of time to indulge in some good old-fashioned footy buffoonery. From Monday's weekly recap to Friday's preview show, there's plenty of the kind of footy chat that Dave 'Coal ...
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Neroli Meadows and Michael Clarke are joined by guests including Aaron Finch, Callum Ferguson, Mike Hussey, and other cricket greats to break down the big matches and topics in Australian cricket.
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School is back in session. Join a rotating collection of some of Australian football’s finest brain thinkers in Joey Lynch, Nick Stoll, Nick D'Urbano, and Josh Parish -- as well as some special guests along the way -- for The National Curriculum. Every week, the TNC crew will look back at the week that was in Australian football and bring you the best analysis and opinion in Australian football. No cow is too sacred, no topic too taboo, or figure too untouchable to be spared the wrath of Goo ...
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The boys preview the first elimination final between the Sharks and Cowboys before a 2013 grand final rematch between Manly and the Roosters (22:37). Then, it's time for another round of 'Slow Your Brain' (36:01) before an NRLW preview (51:11) and some news (01:01:21). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…
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In a special edition of the pod, Jake Michaels takes us through his Brownlow Medal predictor ahead of what is going to be an epic count, while he also breaks down team-by-team votes, explains what 'Brownlow Standards' are, and provides some surprises we might see on the night. Join Jarryd Barca and Jake Michaels on the ESPN Footy Podcast. Learn mor…
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RoCo and Rocket wrap up the seasons of Hawthorn and GWS after their heartbreaking losses last week. Plus, trade rumours, why Dusty to the Suns might not be the best idea, and previews of two massive preliminary finals. Join Rohan Connolly and Rodney Eade on the Footyology Podcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…
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This week Isadora McLeay and Elsa Brown look back at the round that was and ahead to the beginning of condensed fixturing in AFLW. The team also looks at the significant injuries to star players after just three rounds, discuss whether list sizes should be increased, and much more! Join Isadora McLeay and Elsa Brown on the ESPN Footy Podcast. Learn…
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This week, the team discusses Ken Hinkley's $20,000 fine and the Hawthorn drama, break down the two semifinal thrillers, and look ahead to the prelims (with some surprise tips!). 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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The boys recap all of the weekend's action, starting with Penrith's win over the Roosters before another tough finals outing for Cronulla (12:27), a gutsy effort by Newcastle (28:09) and an incredible knockout game on Sunday (37:30). Then, it's time for another round of 'Slow Your Brain' (57:20), an NRLW recap (01:21:37), and some news (01:31:03). …
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The boys preview all of the weekend's action with Penrith (04:21), Melbourne (15:17), North Queensland (29:59) and Canterbury (38:30) hosting finals games, before the return of 'Slow Your Brain' (52:10), an NRLW preview (01:10:20) and some news (01:20:07). To sign up for the Sandow Shield BEFORE SUNDAY please go to patreon.com/nrlboomrookies Learn …
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This week on the ESPN AFLW Footy Pod Isadora McLeay and Eleanor Brown look at round 2 and some big talking points around the AFLW score review system as well as the saga surrounding Chloe Molloy’s season-ending ACL injury. The team also take a peek at some much watch games for Round 3 as season 2024 heats up. Join Isadora McLeay and Elsa Brown on t…
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RoCo and Rocket wrap up the seasons of Carlton and the Western Bulldogs. Plus, trade latest, and previews of two massive semifinals. 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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This week, the team breaks down the four finals from Week 1, and throw ahead to the semis. Plus, chaos vs. control, Isaac Heeney's insane game, the 'intoxicating' Hawks, and listener questions! 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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The boys recap the final round of the season, including a win in Coal Train Cup for listener Blake (12:52), a crazy win for Canberra (23:37), an awful afternoon for the Bulldogs (29:41), Cronulla steaming into September (43:38) and the Knights punching their ticket (52:55) before an NRLW wrap (01:04:44) and some news (01:18:05). Learn more about yo…
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Sam Bruce and Christy Doran break down the Wallabies' record Test loss after Australia shipped 67 points to a rampant Pumas; they run the rule over the performance and debate the future of some senior players; before they turn their attention to the Bledisloe Cup and what changes Joe Schmidt might be able to make; they then review another Springbok…
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The boys preview all of the weekend's action, including the Spoon Bowl (05:11), the fight for a home final at Homebush (42:04), and the play-in game (49:13), before an NRLW preview (57:04), some news (01:05:14) and the final 'What About This Bloke?' of 2024 (01:06:50). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…
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Isadora and Elsa look back at what was a big Round 1 of AFLW season. Covering blow-out games, rising stars, and stand out performers, as well as a big talking point - the fairness of suspension to AFLW players in the wake of Pie Tarni White's three-match ban. Plus, a peek at the week to come including the big Friday MCG game. Join Isadora McLeay an…
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RoCo and Rocket discuss the prevalence of media manipulation through player management, the latest in the Christian Petracca saga, and preview the four massive finals! Join Rohan Connolly and Rodney Eade on the Footyology podcast. Previews: Port Adelaide vs. Geelong - 22.40 Western Bulldogs vs. Hawthorn - 35.15 Sydney vs. GWS - 47.15 Brisbane vs. C…
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This week, the team previews this week's four massive finals, and debate the liklihood of a premier from outside the top four. Plus, the player under the most pressure this finals series. 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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Sam Bruce and Christy Doran wrap up a wild weekend in The Rugby Championship, headlined by the Wallabies' last-gasp victory in La Plata; they break down that 20-19 win, heap praise Carlo Tizzano, Angus Bell and Len Ikitau; they analyse where the improvements came in attack and then debate the final penalty and shock clock drama; they then turn thei…
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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