The ESPN Footy Podcast

Red Time : ‘I’d love it’: Why coach-player interactions are fair game

The ESPN Footy Podcast

Show Notes

This week on Red Time, JB and Coxy ask if Craig McRae went too far with his boundary line interaction with Brodie Grundy, and if it’s fair the Hawks have been forced out of Tassie. Plus, should the AFL have a ‘clutch player of the year’ award like the NBA? Nick Daicos has a ridiculous record against the Eagles, and plenty more!

00:00:00 - Introduction

00:05:19 - Coxy x Boogie

00:06:40 - Who's the one player you'd trust to kick for your life?

00:08:13 - SEGMENT 1 Start, Bench or Drop

00:08:17 - Coaches talking to opposition players from the bench

00:11:58 - The Hawks leaving Tassie is a massive win for the clubs that visit most

00:15:57 - The AFL should have a clutch player award

00:18:00 - Essendon fans have run out of patience.

00:20:58 - It’s time to take Melbourne seriously again

00:22:54 - The Suns should reconsider taking games to Darwin

00:24:56 - SEGMENT 2 - Hot Stat Checklist

00:30:30 - SEGMENT 3 - Don't Be Surprised if... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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