Ahead of the Game - Sports Chat

In Ahead of the Game Ep. 32 , Ryan and Jez recap a wild weekend of sport starting with Port Adelaide’s AFL implosion and Ross Lyon’s now-famous “nepo baby” comments. The NRL tipped upside down with five outright upsets, underdogs now covering at 60%, and home dogs cashing 62% . The boys reveal key betting angles, matchups to target, and why the Roosters are suddenly alive. Finally, it’s Formula 1’...

Corporate chaos, F1 curveballs, and contract conspiracies—it’s a wild one this week on Ahead of the Game – Sports Chat . Ryan and Jez kick off with GPT KO Round 2: Peter V’landys vs Larry Kestelman , a boardroom battle where expansion meets empire. It’s fast, funny, and ends with a split decision no one saw coming. Then it’s into Formula 1, where Franco Colapinto replaces Jack Doohan , Imola is un...

The Perth Bears are joining the NRL—and the boys are divided. Jez loves the North Sydney connection, Billy Moore’s vision, and the player pathways. Ryan says it’s an identity crisis that does neither WA nor the Bears justice. In this episode of Ahead of the Game , Ryan and Jez argue out the future of rugby league’s newest club, break down signing strategies, and pitch who should be targeted for 20...

Brisbane have lost the plot, Fremantle are broken, and Lowndes just survived Scaife in a savage GPT KO brawl. In Ep. 27 of Ahead of the Game – Sports Chat , Ryan and Jez fire up Below Average , slamming the Broncos’ Magic Round performance , Melbourne’s defensive lapses , and Fremantle’s effort drop-off . The AFL ladder is tighter than ever, but some big-name teams are seriously underperforming. T...

The girls stepped up, the AFL fired back, and Bang Bang is officially on again. In this week’s Ahead of the Game – Sports Chat , Ryan and Jez open with a full wrap of Women’s Origin Game 1 , praising the toughness, pace, and crowd energy that made it a legit standout on the footy calendar. NSW’s young guns delivered, Queensland were flat, and the commentary left a bit to be desired. Then it’s into...

The Penrith Panthers are in freefall, AFL premiers can’t back it up, and GPT KO is back in the cage. In Ep. 25 of Ahead of the Game – Sports Chat , Ryan and Jez ask the big question: has Penrith’s dynasty finally cracked? The grind is gone, the energy is missing, and the ladder says it all. Then they cross codes to break down the AFL’s premiership curse —Geelong, Collingwood, Sydney, all premiers...

It’s an Anzac Day special and the boys are buzzing. Ahead of the Game Episode 24 kicks off with a breakdown of Brisbane’s 18-minute demolition of the Bulldogs , the metaphor of “quicksand footy,” and Adam Reynolds reminding us all he’s still got it. Then it’s onto the AFL, where the Demons pick up another win , Richmond keep proving people wrong, and West Coast might be heading for another top dra...

Mitch Moses is back, and so are the Eels. In Episode 23 of Ahead of the Game , Ryan and Jez break down a huge Easter weekend of footy, motorsport, and finals madness. In the NRL, the Eels look like a new team with Moses back. The Dolphins have now beaten the Panthers and the Storm, the Bulldogs are flying, and Jez finally admits Katoa might be a first-grade half. It’s all happening, and the NRL la...

Ryan and Jez are back and the vibes are chaotic. First up: Tux’s Top 5 Sporting Events to Attend . From World Cup finals to the Super Bowl, NBA All-Star Weekend to Origin at Suncorp, it’s not just about the game—it’s about the hype, the atmosphere, and the feeling of being there. Then it’s into Below Average , where the Lachlan Galvin vs Tigers situation gets messy . Are the NRL’s contract rules s...

What do a Clive Churchill Medal, an Origin series award, and a bag of scones have in common? They’re all at the centre of this week’s chaos on Ahead of the Game . Ryan and Jez break down the Top 5 most controversial award wins in sport , including: Billy Slater’s head-scratching Wally Lewis Medal Dally M and Brownlow rule issues Delly’s Grand Final MVP over Will Hickey Jokić’s MVP-worthy numbers b...

This week on Ahead of the Game , it’s a cold one with plenty of ice (and a few fire takes). Ovechkin makes history, surpassing Wayne Gretzky as the NHL’s all-time leading goal scorer. The boys unpack how he did it, what it means, and why we’ll probably never see anything like it again. Formula 1 in Suzuka flopped hard. The boys dive into whether F1 has lost its edge, why tech is killing overtaking...

Ryan’s back and the boys rip through all things F1, NRL and AFL on a Friday edition of Ahead of the Game – Sports Chat . 🏎️ In F1, it’s all eyes on Suzuka as Liam Lawson returns and Yuki Sonoda melts under pressure . 🏉 NRL talk gets spicy as Jez breaks down why the Sharks’ halves can’t deliver in crunch time . 🏉 AFL chaos continues with Carlton folding in second halves —is it the coach, culture...

In this Supercars Special , Jez is joined by Josh Darke to break down a wild start to the 2024 Supercars season and look ahead to the Taupō Super 440 . 🏁 In Sydney, Cam Waters dominated , sweeping all 3 races in true Ford fashion. But at Albert Park, the Red Bull Camaros and Will Brown flipped the script , taking control on the F1 weekend. The championship is tighter than ever, and Brodie Kosteck...

Ryan’s back and the boys are feeling good after a big tipping weekend over at bets.com.au —Ryan cleaned up AFL Sunday while Jez hit big on Saturday’s footy slate. Then it’s time to recap the wild weekend in AFL & NRL: Port can’t close , Carlton under pressure , and the Suns might be the real deal . Hawthorn are 4-0 after taking down the Giants in windy Tassie. In the NRL, Panthers, Roosters, a...

With Ryan resting his voice, Josh Darke steps in for a huge episode of Ahead of the Game . The boys kick off with Shit That’s Happened , breaking down: South Sydney’s shock win over Penrith and their claim to top 4 status Port Adelaide’s rollercoaster form , leading Jez to question leadership F1 chaos with Liam Lawson swapped out for Yuki Tsunoda after only two races—was it too soon, and what’s ne...

Ryan’s voice might be down a gear, but the opinions are still running red-hot on Ahead of the Game - Sports Chat ! Big thanks to www.bets.com.au for all the support - check out the Game Previews for upcoming AFL Round 3 and NRL Round 4. The show opens with Big Call , where Jez lays out a compelling case for Payne Haas as the most dominant front-rower in the modern NRL , with stats to match. Then i...

The boys start with Shit That’s Happened , breaking down the Illawarra Hawks’ incredible Game 4 win over Melbourne United to force a deciding Game 5 on their home court. It’s been impossible to pick winners in this NBL Championship series, with every game won by the away team so far . They also chat about Hawthorn’s win over Carlton , Melbourne’s expected but non-covering win against Penrith in th...

Ryan & Jez kick things off with Bang Bang , where Jez tips Melbourne to defeat Penrith by double digits —a rare underdog spot for the reigning premiers. Ryan believes Carlton can take down Hawthorn in the AFL , and he’s backing Parramatta to beat the injury-hit Bulldogs in the NRL. Then it’s time for Tux’s Top 5 , shifting gears from weird sports to the greatest underdog stories in history . T...

The boys are back, kicking off with a recap of their sports writing weekend and how their articles performed at bets.com.au . Then it’s time for the debut of "Yeah Nah" , where Jez & Ryan debate: 🏎️ Lando Norris for the F1 Drivers’ Championship – Is McLaren ready to challenge Red Bull? 🏉 Canberra Raiders for the NRL top 8 – A legit contender or an early-season mirage? 🐯 Richmond Ti...

Ahead of the Game - Sports Chat is back with a weekend preview, covering all the biggest matchups and storylines across F1, NRL, AFL, and the NBL Finals!🏎️ F1 Australian GP: Jez is all-in on Ferrari, while Ryan backs Piastri & Norris to shine for McLaren. Can Williams sneak into the points as Ryan boldly predicts?🏉 NRL Weekend Clashes:🔵 Eels vs. Tigers – Can Parra bounce back? Will the Tiger...

Ahead of the Game - Sports Chat is back after a short break, and Ryan & Jez have plenty to catch up on!🔥 Shit That’s Happened:🏀 Melbourne United stun Illawarra in Game 1 of the NBL Finals💰 Dylan Brown’s Knights contract—Ryan & Jez disagree!📊 Nikola Jokic’s double triple-double—are you kidding?!🏉 AFL’s injury plague continues🌊 Tux’s Top 5 – Weirdest Underwater Sports: Ever heard of un...

With Jez out of action, Ahead of the Game - Sports Chat from bets.com.au rolls on as Ryan is joined by NBL expert Josh Higgins from The Basketball Fix!🏀 NBL Semi-Final Recap: Josh, a die-hard Wildcats fan, relives the Melbourne vs. Perth heartbreak, including Wagstaff’s massive three-pointer that almost changed it all. The boys also look ahead to the Grand Final showdown between Illawarra & M...

Ryan & Jez are back with another big episode of Ahead of the Game - Sports Chat!🌪️ Cyclone Alfie throws Brisbane’s footy schedule into chaos! The AFL postpones games, while the NRL relocates venues—but which code got it right? The boys debate the decision while sending their best wishes to those affected.🥋 Tux’s Top 5: Weirdest Fighting Sports! Ryan goes deep into the wild world of Armoured M...

Ahead of the Game kicks off your sporting week in style with fun and familiar sports chat. Today Ryan and Jeremy open up a couple new segments starting with Chasing Greatness with Alex Ovechkin nearing the long held scoring record in the NHL owned by Wayne Gretzky. The boys compare it to Lewis Hamilton winning an 8th title in Formula 1 with Ferrari or Patrick Cripps getting that record setting 3rd...

Ahead of the Game - Sports Chat is live and in the flesh as Ryan & Jez meet up in a makeshift studio for this jam-packed episode!🔥 NBL Semi-Finals: Perth collapse as Chris Goulding and Melbourne United dominate, while Ryan goes 4 from 4 on tips for Illawarra’s win over South East Melbourne. Can the Phoenix bounce back at home?🏏 Aussies vs. Afghanistan – Delayed by rain, but cruising to the s...