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The ESPN Footy Podcast

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.

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Our favourite footyisms; the East Coast Eagles?

Our favourite footyisms; the East Coast Eagles?

Christian Joly from Champion Data reveals which players have been the biggest risers and sliders in 2019, while the team... Read more

6 Aug 2019

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43mins

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Is the Rising Star race over, how have the Cats done it?

Is the Rising Star race over, how have the Cats done it?

How have the Cats risen to become the form team of the competition? Christian Joly from Champion Data breaks it down, wh... Read more

30 Apr 2019

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A Giant makes his MVP case; is Clarko really a coaching genius?

A Giant makes his MVP case; is Clarko really a coaching genius?

Christian Joly from Champion Data looks at the leaders in some of the more obscure stats, while the team talks the AFL's... Read more

7 May 2019

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35mins

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How to fix the Suns; end-of-year predictions

How to fix the Suns; end-of-year predictions

The team comes up with a solution to Gold Coast's ongoing woes, and Christian Joly from Champion Data says the Lions are... Read more

9 Jul 2019

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44mins

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The week's worst loss and this decade's best player

The week's worst loss and this decade's best player

Christian Joly from Champion Data explains exactly what a "contested" and "uncontested" possession is, while the team de... Read more

12 Aug 2019

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45mins

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The best left-field trade ideas; was Alan Richardson stiff?

The best left-field trade ideas; was Alan Richardson stiff?

Christian Joly from Champion Data breaks down "metres gained" and reveals there's a lot more to it than what meets the e... Read more

16 Jul 2019

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46mins

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We fix the AFL's security issue; Hawthorn's shocking week

We fix the AFL's security issue; Hawthorn's shocking week

Christian Joly from Champion Data reveals the emergence of genuine 'wingmen', while the team debates how to fix the AFL'... Read more

18 Jun 2019

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The Nic Nat enigma; why can't the Cats fire in September?

The Nic Nat enigma; why can't the Cats fire in September?

We debate Nic Naitanui's standing in the game, preview the upcoming semifinals and discuss Danny Frawley's legacy, while... Read more

10 Sep 2019

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40mins

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Can the Cats win without Hawkins; why not send de Boer to Grundy?

Can the Cats win without Hawkins; why not send de Boer to Grundy?

Christian Joly from Champion Data breaks down the key stats and figures ahead of this week's prelims, while the team tal... Read more

17 Sep 2019

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47mins

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The 'days break' debate, can you drop a captain?

The 'days break' debate, can you drop a captain?

This week, the team discuss the issues with player access in the media, the Blues' strong response, debate whether a 'fi... Read more

23 Apr 2019

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The accuracy puzzle and the most improved players

The accuracy puzzle and the most improved players

Why is scoring low despite the rule changes? Christian Joly from Champion Data breaks it down, while the team debate fla... Read more

16 Apr 2019

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Dissecting pressure and bring back the tagger!

Dissecting pressure and bring back the tagger!

What is pressure and how is it measured? Champion Data's Christian Joly breaks it down. Are taggers a blight on the game... Read more

9 Apr 2019

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38mins

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The MCG's Grand Final contract; should the Pies be worried?

The MCG's Grand Final contract; should the Pies be worried?

Christian Joly from Champion Data says Collingwood fans have nothing to worry about despite a recent form slump, while t... Read more

2 Jul 2019

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They're roaring now the Tigers; underrated/overrated players

They're roaring now the Tigers; underrated/overrated players

Christian Joly from Champion Data explains why AFL clubs analyse stats in 'four week blocks', while the team discuss Xav... Read more

23 Jul 2019

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43mins

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The AFL's biggest barometers, will more coaching dominoes fall?

The AFL's biggest barometers, will more coaching dominoes fall?

Christian Joly from Champion Data breaks down the AFL's biggest barometers and plays a fun little game of Who Am I, whil... Read more

28 May 2019

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39mins

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Hope not lost for Dons and Dees, is De Goey the game's best?

Hope not lost for Dons and Dees, is De Goey the game's best?

There are five 2-0 teams heading into Round 3, but can any of them be trusted? We discuss Jordan De Goey, the round's bi... Read more

2 Apr 2019

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Behind closed doors at Champion Data; What now for Ross Lyon?

Behind closed doors at Champion Data; What now for Ross Lyon?

We analyse Ross Lyon's abrupt sacking from Fremantle, the Dogs' late-season charge and name the most disrespected key fo... Read more

20 Aug 2019

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47mins

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All-Australian snubs; who will be Mr. September?

All-Australian snubs; who will be Mr. September?

Christian Joly hands out Champion Data's quirky end-of-season awards, while the team names their September wildcards, gr... Read more

27 Aug 2019

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45mins

Ranked #19

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Was Buddy to Sydney a mistake; why so much heat on Alan Richardson?

Was Buddy to Sydney a mistake; why so much heat on Alan Richardson?

Christian Joly from Champion Data reveals just how far ahead of the ruck pack Max Gawn and Brodie Grundy are, while the ... Read more

25 Jun 2019

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Is the Roos or Blues gig more attractive; the Dogs' curious decline

Is the Roos or Blues gig more attractive; the Dogs' curious decline

Christian Joly from Champion Data takes a look at the curious case of the Western Bulldogs post-2016, while the team (he... Read more

4 Jun 2019

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