Matt Walsh
@mattwalshmedia.bsky.social
Associate Editor at ESPN Australia.
Footy, tennis, and other things.
Footy, tennis, and other things.
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On the FOOTYOLOGY PODCAST for ESPN Australia / NZ, RoCo & Rocket discuss the AFL's Opening Round disaster, Nicky Winmar & the class action on racism, & preview the two games which ARE on! It's a footy podcast with the info you need without the hyperbole you don't! #footyology
Footyology Podcast: Opening Round disaster | Footyology
footyology.com.au
March 5, 2025 at 2:03 AM
On the FOOTYOLOGY PODCAST for ESPN Australia / NZ, RoCo & Rocket discuss the AFL's Opening Round disaster, Nicky Winmar & the class action on racism, & preview the two games which ARE on! It's a footy podcast with the info you need without the hyperbole you don't! #footyology
Some more #AFL preview content from @espnaustralia.bsky.social ahead of the season beginning on Friday!
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Best case, worst case, most likely: How each club could fare in 2025
ESPN's Jake Michaels runs his eyes over every AFL club and identifies the best possible, worst possible, and most likely scenarios for each in season 2025.
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March 5, 2025 at 2:48 AM
Some more #AFL preview content from @espnaustralia.bsky.social ahead of the season beginning on Friday!
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www.espn.com.au/afl/story/_/...
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Who are the AFL players you just love to watch play? Not necessarily the best players in the league, or the most promising, but the ones who make you tune in anytime, anywhere? Here's our top 10.
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March 2, 2025 at 10:32 PM
Who are the AFL players you just love to watch play? Not necessarily the best players in the league, or the most promising, but the ones who make you tune in anytime, anywhere? Here's our top 10.
READ 📝: http://spr.ly/6009LmVmJ
READ 📝: http://spr.ly/6009LmVmJ
You may or may not know that ESPN and the then-VFL had a very close relationship in the 1980s
Footy was one of the TV station’s first rights deals, and helped launch ESPN into the juggernaut it is today.
www.espn.com.au/afl/story/_/...
Footy was one of the TV station’s first rights deals, and helped launch ESPN into the juggernaut it is today.
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'Exactly what we need': How Aussie Rules helped launch ESPN
When ESPN was a fledgling station without any meaningful TV rights, it needed content. Enter Aussie Rules football and the VFL, and a partnership which left a lasting impact on both league and broadca...
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February 26, 2025 at 3:05 AM
You may or may not know that ESPN and the then-VFL had a very close relationship in the 1980s
Footy was one of the TV station’s first rights deals, and helped launch ESPN into the juggernaut it is today.
www.espn.com.au/afl/story/_/...
Footy was one of the TV station’s first rights deals, and helped launch ESPN into the juggernaut it is today.
www.espn.com.au/afl/story/_/...
Some preseason #AFL content coming at your from @espnaustralia.bsky.social.
Coaching pressure power rankings 📊
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Coaching pressure power rankings 📊
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ESPN's AFL Coaching Pressure Power Rankings for 2025
Which AFL coaches have the best job security? Who is under the most pressure heading into the 2025 season? Matt Walsh takes a look.
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February 19, 2025 at 9:35 PM
Some preseason #AFL content coming at your from @espnaustralia.bsky.social.
Coaching pressure power rankings 📊
www.espn.com.au/afl/story/_/...
Coaching pressure power rankings 📊
www.espn.com.au/afl/story/_/...
And here it is! @espnaustralia.bsky.social’s top 25 Aussie athlete Power Rankings.
Cue the debate. Olympians vs. domestic stars. NBA players vs. cricketers. Rugby league vs. whoever… 😂
Tough gig, good fun.
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Cue the debate. Olympians vs. domestic stars. NBA players vs. cricketers. Rugby league vs. whoever… 😂
Tough gig, good fun.
www.espn.com.au/espn/story/_...
Aussie athlete Power Rankings: Who tops the list for 2024?
It's that time of year again! Who are Australia's biggest, best, and most influential athletes for 2024? Taking into account onfield and offield influence, star power, potential, longevity, and talent...
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December 15, 2024 at 11:00 PM
And here it is! @espnaustralia.bsky.social’s top 25 Aussie athlete Power Rankings.
Cue the debate. Olympians vs. domestic stars. NBA players vs. cricketers. Rugby league vs. whoever… 😂
Tough gig, good fun.
www.espn.com.au/espn/story/_...
Cue the debate. Olympians vs. domestic stars. NBA players vs. cricketers. Rugby league vs. whoever… 😂
Tough gig, good fun.
www.espn.com.au/espn/story/_...
Some fierce debate in the @espnaustralia.bsky.social offices - our Top 25 Aussie athlete Power Rankings is coming out shortly, taking into account talent, star power, influence, longevity and potential, and success.
Who would your smokies be? All sports (local, abroad, Olympic) considered!
Who would your smokies be? All sports (local, abroad, Olympic) considered!
December 8, 2024 at 9:28 PM
Some fierce debate in the @espnaustralia.bsky.social offices - our Top 25 Aussie athlete Power Rankings is coming out shortly, taking into account talent, star power, influence, longevity and potential, and success.
Who would your smokies be? All sports (local, abroad, Olympic) considered!
Who would your smokies be? All sports (local, abroad, Olympic) considered!
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Contenders? Thereabouts? Or is your team kidding itself about its finals aspirations?
With the trade and draft periods done, Jake Michaels has ranked every club four months out from the start of the 2025 AFL season.
How does your team fares? 📝 spr.ly/6001QE72d
With the trade and draft periods done, Jake Michaels has ranked every club four months out from the start of the 2025 AFL season.
How does your team fares? 📝 spr.ly/6001QE72d
December 5, 2024 at 10:30 PM
Contenders? Thereabouts? Or is your team kidding itself about its finals aspirations?
With the trade and draft periods done, Jake Michaels has ranked every club four months out from the start of the 2025 AFL season.
How does your team fares? 📝 spr.ly/6001QE72d
With the trade and draft periods done, Jake Michaels has ranked every club four months out from the start of the 2025 AFL season.
How does your team fares? 📝 spr.ly/6001QE72d
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The AFLW Grand Final stage is set, with minor premier North Melbourne to take on Brisbane for the second season in a row. Here are the three questions that will determine who wins the decider.
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Roos or Lions? Three questions that will determine who wins the AFLW Grand Final
The AFLW Grand Final stage is set, with minor premier North Melbourne to take on Brisbane for the second season in a row. Here are the three questions that will determine who wins the decider.
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November 26, 2024 at 10:16 PM
The AFLW Grand Final stage is set, with minor premier North Melbourne to take on Brisbane for the second season in a row. Here are the three questions that will determine who wins the decider.
READ 📝: spr.ly/6002tpcOO
READ 📝: spr.ly/6002tpcOO
John Longmire, the perfect Sydney coach. Sustained success, kept the club up the ladder, and a flag. Plus, a decent old legacy. #AFL
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Horse has bolted: Longmire leaves Swans with an enviable legacy
John Longmire has forged a reputation of sustained success, and while he couldn't translate five Grand Final appearances into more than one win, he leaves a legacy that would be the envy of almost eve...
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November 26, 2024 at 6:31 AM
John Longmire, the perfect Sydney coach. Sustained success, kept the club up the ladder, and a flag. Plus, a decent old legacy. #AFL
www.espn.com.au/afl/story/_/...
www.espn.com.au/afl/story/_/...
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The 2024 AFL Draft is complete and ESPN's talent expert @jasperchellappah.bsky.social has graded every team's haul from the past two nights.
How did your team go?
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How did your team go?
READ HERE 📝: spr.ly/6009s4JQJ
November 22, 2024 at 12:27 AM
The 2024 AFL Draft is complete and ESPN's talent expert @jasperchellappah.bsky.social has graded every team's haul from the past two nights.
How did your team go?
READ HERE 📝: spr.ly/6009s4JQJ
How did your team go?
READ HERE 📝: spr.ly/6009s4JQJ
It’s #AFLDraft grades!
Who passed with flying colours, who may have not addressed their biggest needs?
@jasperchellappah.bsky.social rounding out a mammoth effort from the past couple of days 👇
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Who passed with flying colours, who may have not addressed their biggest needs?
@jasperchellappah.bsky.social rounding out a mammoth effort from the past couple of days 👇
www.espn.com.au/afl/story/_/...
Every AFL club's draft haul rated: Who passed? Who failed?
The 2024 AFL Draft is complete and ESPN's talent expert Jasper Chellappah has graded every team's haul from the past two nights.
www.espn.com.au
November 21, 2024 at 11:30 PM
It’s #AFLDraft grades!
Who passed with flying colours, who may have not addressed their biggest needs?
@jasperchellappah.bsky.social rounding out a mammoth effort from the past couple of days 👇
www.espn.com.au/afl/story/_/...
Who passed with flying colours, who may have not addressed their biggest needs?
@jasperchellappah.bsky.social rounding out a mammoth effort from the past couple of days 👇
www.espn.com.au/afl/story/_/...
Keep an eye on ESPN.com.au in coming days for more reaction!
Brilliant two nights, the #AFLDraft is one of the rare events that actually unites the footy fraternity.
Will have some draft grades to peruse tomorrow morning on @espnaustralia.bsky.social but it’s time for a beer 🍻
Will have some draft grades to peruse tomorrow morning on @espnaustralia.bsky.social but it’s time for a beer 🍻
November 21, 2024 at 11:22 AM
Keep an eye on ESPN.com.au in coming days for more reaction!
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In case you missed it, here are you first round picks from the 2024 AFL Draft.
We heard from the top 10 draftees!
ESPN's Jake Michaels has their reactions 📝: spr.ly/6003sx9GS
We heard from the top 10 draftees!
ESPN's Jake Michaels has their reactions 📝: spr.ly/6003sx9GS
November 21, 2024 at 12:17 AM
In case you missed it, here are you first round picks from the 2024 AFL Draft.
We heard from the top 10 draftees!
ESPN's Jake Michaels has their reactions 📝: spr.ly/6003sx9GS
We heard from the top 10 draftees!
ESPN's Jake Michaels has their reactions 📝: spr.ly/6003sx9GS
It’s #AFLDraft night! ESPN is on the ground and has a live blog for the occasion!
Follow along for all the picks, news, and analysis from Jake Michaels and Jasper Chellappah!
www.espn.com.au/afl/story/_/...
Follow along for all the picks, news, and analysis from Jake Michaels and Jasper Chellappah!
www.espn.com.au/afl/story/_/...
AFL Draft: Live blog, selections, and analysis of the first round
The 2024 AFL Draft is upon us, with dozens of the best young junior footy players set to find homes at AFL clubs over the next three days. Who will your club pick? Tune in as we take a look at the fir...
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November 20, 2024 at 7:55 AM
It’s #AFLDraft night! ESPN is on the ground and has a live blog for the occasion!
Follow along for all the picks, news, and analysis from Jake Michaels and Jasper Chellappah!
www.espn.com.au/afl/story/_/...
Follow along for all the picks, news, and analysis from Jake Michaels and Jasper Chellappah!
www.espn.com.au/afl/story/_/...
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Happy Draft Day!
71 picks, nine bids and four live trades. The prospects your club is linked to in what will be an exciting two nights ahead!
Full Phantom Draft for @espnaustralia.bsky.social #AFLDraft 👇
www.espn.com.au/afl/story/_/...
71 picks, nine bids and four live trades. The prospects your club is linked to in what will be an exciting two nights ahead!
Full Phantom Draft for @espnaustralia.bsky.social #AFLDraft 👇
www.espn.com.au/afl/story/_/...
ESPN's full, final Phantom Draft - every pick, every trade, every bid
It's draft day! Seventy-one picks, nine bids, four live trades, and a whole lot of drama is being predicted in ESPN's full, final Phantom ahead of the 2024 AFL Draft.
www.espn.com.au
November 19, 2024 at 11:32 PM
Happy Draft Day!
71 picks, nine bids and four live trades. The prospects your club is linked to in what will be an exciting two nights ahead!
Full Phantom Draft for @espnaustralia.bsky.social #AFLDraft 👇
www.espn.com.au/afl/story/_/...
71 picks, nine bids and four live trades. The prospects your club is linked to in what will be an exciting two nights ahead!
Full Phantom Draft for @espnaustralia.bsky.social #AFLDraft 👇
www.espn.com.au/afl/story/_/...
ESPN’s full, final Phantom Draft ahead of tonight’s #AFLDraft.
71 picks, nine bids, four live trades!
Huge from @jasperchellappah.bsky.social!
www.espn.com.au/afl/story/_/...
71 picks, nine bids, four live trades!
Huge from @jasperchellappah.bsky.social!
www.espn.com.au/afl/story/_/...
ESPN's full, final Phantom Draft - every pick, every trade, every bid
It's draft day! Seventy-one picks, nine bids, four live trades, and a whole lot of drama is being predicted in ESPN's full, final Phantom ahead of the 2024 AFL Draft.
www.espn.com.au
November 20, 2024 at 12:00 AM
ESPN’s full, final Phantom Draft ahead of tonight’s #AFLDraft.
71 picks, nine bids, four live trades!
Huge from @jasperchellappah.bsky.social!
www.espn.com.au/afl/story/_/...
71 picks, nine bids, four live trades!
Huge from @jasperchellappah.bsky.social!
www.espn.com.au/afl/story/_/...
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Three straight Coates Talent League premierships in a row.
Back-to-back u18s championships with Vic Metro.
The @brisbanelions.bsky.social look to be getting another ready-made product in Levi Ashcroft! 🦁 #AFL #AFLDraft2024
READ Jasper's Final Power Rankings 📝: spr.ly/6009slGjT
Back-to-back u18s championships with Vic Metro.
The @brisbanelions.bsky.social look to be getting another ready-made product in Levi Ashcroft! 🦁 #AFL #AFLDraft2024
READ Jasper's Final Power Rankings 📝: spr.ly/6009slGjT
November 19, 2024 at 3:14 AM
Three straight Coates Talent League premierships in a row.
Back-to-back u18s championships with Vic Metro.
The @brisbanelions.bsky.social look to be getting another ready-made product in Levi Ashcroft! 🦁 #AFL #AFLDraft2024
READ Jasper's Final Power Rankings 📝: spr.ly/6009slGjT
Back-to-back u18s championships with Vic Metro.
The @brisbanelions.bsky.social look to be getting another ready-made product in Levi Ashcroft! 🦁 #AFL #AFLDraft2024
READ Jasper's Final Power Rankings 📝: spr.ly/6009slGjT
Anyone seeking some reading or watching (or listening) on the #AFLDraft ahead of tomorrow night, @espnaustralia.bsky.social and @jasperchellappah.bsky.social have you covered! #AFL
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AFL Draft 2024: Club-by-club draft guide, who your club should pick | The ESPN Footy Podcast
YouTube video by ESPN Australia
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November 19, 2024 at 12:43 AM
Anyone seeking some reading or watching (or listening) on the #AFLDraft ahead of tomorrow night, @espnaustralia.bsky.social and @jasperchellappah.bsky.social have you covered! #AFL
youtu.be/D3OhtYj7Ipw?...
youtu.be/D3OhtYj7Ipw?...
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Well this place has suddenly got a bit of momentum.....spruiking some delicious #espnaustralia content starting with the great @jasperchellappah.bsky.social and his #afldraft Power Rankings www.espn.com.au/afl/story/_/...
AFL Draft: ESPN's final, top 50 Power Rankings
The 2024 AFL Draft is rapidly approaching, with clubs finalising their preferences and making their decisions. Here's ESPN's extended, final Power Rankings for the class of 2024.
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November 14, 2024 at 2:21 AM
Well this place has suddenly got a bit of momentum.....spruiking some delicious #espnaustralia content starting with the great @jasperchellappah.bsky.social and his #afldraft Power Rankings www.espn.com.au/afl/story/_/...
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Full AFL Draft team-by-team preview can also be watched on YT here 👇
48 hours to go! #AFLDraft
youtu.be/D3OhtYj7Ipw?...
48 hours to go! #AFLDraft
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AFL Draft 2024: Club-by-club draft guide, who your club should pick | The ESPN Footy Podcast
YouTube video by ESPN Australia
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November 18, 2024 at 9:42 AM
Full AFL Draft team-by-team preview can also be watched on YT here 👇
48 hours to go! #AFLDraft
youtu.be/D3OhtYj7Ipw?...
48 hours to go! #AFLDraft
youtu.be/D3OhtYj7Ipw?...
November 19, 2024 at 12:28 AM