The West Australian

The Hard Ball Gets AFL Show

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Your new favourite footy podcast. Hawthorn premiership player Xavier Ellis (robbed of the Norm); 7NEWS sport presenter Ryan Daniels and Nick Rynne lead the roster of football dribblers, current schedule:MONDAY: Two Minute Warning - two minutes on each team. TUESDAY: Mailbag - answering your questions. THURSDAY: TABtouch Teams - two minutes on each game & Hard Ball Bets.

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Episodes

TWO MINUTE WARNING: Preliminary finals review 22.09.2025 56:25

Ryan Daniels, Nick Rynne and 'September Specialist' Chris Robinson review every AFL team after preliminary finals weekend. Send us a question for Thursday's mailbag: hardballgets@wanews.com.au or send us DM on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hardballgetsafl/   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

TEAMS: Preliminary finals preview 18.09.2025 26:32

Xavier Ellis, Ryan Daniels and Nick Rynne preview both preliminary finals and pick a Same Game Multi for this weekend thanks to TABtouch. Send us a question for next week's mailbag: hardballgets@wanews.com.au or send us a DM or voice message on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hardballgetsafl/   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

MAILBAG: Why the Eagles should get ANGRY, nepo clubs & Merrett conspiracy 16.09.2025 37:54

Xavier Ellis, Ryan Daniels and Nick Rynne read your mail after the semi-finals weekend. Send us a question for next week: hardballgets@wanews.com.au or send us a DM on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hardballgetsafl/   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

TWO MINUTE WARNING: Semi-finals review & who says no to these trades? 15.09.2025 57:20

Xavier Ellis, Ryan Daniels and Nick Rynne review every team and propose some wild moves for the upcoming trade period. Send us a question for next week's mailbag: hardballgets@wanews.com.au or send us a DM on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hardballgetsafl/   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

TEAMS: Semi-finals preview & Zach Merrett v Essendon 12.09.2025 22:25

Xavier Ellis, Ryan Daniels and Nick Rynne preview both semi-finals and discuss the drama at Essendon following Zach Merrett's meeting with Sam Mitchell. Plus, we share our Hard Ball Bets for this weekend thanks to TABtouch. Send us a question for next week's mailbag: hardballgets@wanews.com.au   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

MAILBAG: Eagles B&F drama, Tent man unmasked & David Rodan conspiracy 09.09.2025 32:44

Xavier Ellis, Ryan Daniels and Nick Rynne read your mail after the first week of finals. Send us a question for next week's mailbag: hardballgets@wanews.com.au or send us a DM/voice message on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hardballgetsafl/   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

TWO MINUTE WARNING: Finals week 1 review 08.09.2025 59:23

Xavier Ellis, Ryan Daniels and Nick Rynne review every AFL team after week one of finals. Send us a question for next week's mailbag: hardballgets@wanews.com.au or send us a DM/voice message on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hardballgetsafl/   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

TEAMS: Finals week 1 preview 04.09.2025 26:42

Xavier Ellis, Ryan Daniels and Nick Rynne preview every AFL game in the first week of finals.  Plus we share our Hard Ball Bets for this weekend thanks to TABtouch. Send us a question for next week's mailbag: hardballgets@wanews.com.au or send us a DM or voice message on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hardballgetsafl/   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

MAILBAG: Finals pass marks, ruthless trade strategy & Lions concessions deep dive 02.09.2025 39:14

Xavier Ellis, Ryan Daniels and Nick Rynne read your mail ahead of the first week of finals. Send us a question for next week: hardballgets@wanews.com.au or send us a DM or voice message on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hardballgetsafl/   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

TWO MINUTE WARNING: Over/Unders review 01.09.2025 41:29

Xavier Ellis, Ryan Daniels and Nick Rynne review their over/under predictions for the 2025 AFL season. Send us a question for next week's mailbag: hardballgets@wanews.com.au or send us a DM or voice message on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hardballgetsafl/   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

TEAMS: Who SHOULD make the All-Australian team 28.08.2025 30:23

Xavier Ellis, Ryan Daniels and Nick Rynne pick their All-Australian teams for the 2025 AFL season. Plus, we predict an early premiership winner, Norm Smith and Brownlow Medallist. Send us a question for next week's mailbag: hardballgets@wanews.com.au or send us a DM/voice message on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hardballgetsafl/     See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy informat...

MAILBAG: Xav's most hated teams, Eagles pre-season rev up & charity conspiracy 26.08.2025 33:02

Xavier Ellis, Ryan Daniels and Nick Rynne read your mail after round 24 of the AFL season. Send us a question for next week's mailbag: hardballgets@wanews.com.au or send us a DM/voice message on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hardballgetsafl/   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

TWO MINUTE WARNING: Round 24 review 25.08.2025 54:03

Xavier Ellis, Ryan Daniels and Nick Rynne review every team after round 24 of the AFL season. Send us a question for next week's mailbag: hardballgets@wanews.com.au or send us a DM or voice message on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hardballgetsafl/   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

TEAMS: Round 24 preview 21.08.2025 36:13

Xavier Ellis, Ryan Daniels and Nick Rynne preview every AFL game in round 24. Plus we share our Hard Ball Bets for this weekend thanks to TABtouch. Send us a question for next week's mailbag: hardballgets@wanews.com.au or send us a DM or voice message on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hardballgetsafl/   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

MAILBAG: Nasiah stays, Dockers exposed & the "don't touch the footy" position 19.08.2025 38:26

Xavier Ellis, Ryan Daniels and Nick Rynne read your mail after round 23 of the AFL season. Send us a question or conspiracy for next week:  hardballgets@wanews.com.au or send us a DM or voice note on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hardballgetsafl/   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

TWO MINUTE WARNING: Round 23 review 18.08.2025 54:56

Xavier Ellis, Ryan Daniels and Nick Rynne review every team after round 23 of the AFL season. Send us a question for next week's mailbag: hardballgets@wanews.com.au or send us a DM on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hardballgetsafl/   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

TEAMS: Round 23 preview 15.08.2025 33:41

Xavier Ellis and Ryan Daniels preview every game in round 23 of the AFL season and we reveal our Hard Ball Bets thanks to TABtouch. Send us a question for next week's mailbag: hardballgets@wanews.com.au   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

MAILBAG: Salary cap scams, disliked players & Pavlich CEO conspiracy 13.08.2025 42:33

Xavier Ellis, Ryan Daniels and Nick Rynne read your mail after round 22 of the AFL season. Send us a question for next week: hardballgets@wanews.com.au or send us a DM or voice message on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hardballgetsafl/   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

TWO MINUTE WARNING: Round 22 review 12.08.2025 59:13

Xavier Ellis, Ryan Daniels and Nick Rynne discuss Nat Fyfe's retirement and review every team after round 22 of the AFL season. Send us a question for next week's mailbag: hardballgets@wanews.com.au or send us a DM on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hardballgetsafl/   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

TEAMS: Round 22 preview 07.08.2025 41:52

Xavier Ellis, Ryan Daniels and Nick Rynne preview every game ahead of round 22 of the AFL season. Send us a question for next week's mailbag: hardballgets@wanews.com.au or send us a DM on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hardballgetsafl/   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

MAILBAG: Eagles v Roos' rebuild, stolen takes & 'the Lachie Neale protocol' conspiracy 05.08.2025 45:30

Xavier Ellis, Ryan Daniels and Nick Rynne read your mail after round 21 of the AFL season. Send us a question for next week: hardballgets@wanews.com.au or send us a DM on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hardballgetsafl/   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

TWO MINUTE WARNING: Round 21 review 04.08.2025 53:10

Xavier Ellis, Ryan Daniels and Nick Rynne review every team after round 21 of the AFL season. Send us a question for next week's mailbag: hardballgets@wanews.com.au or send us a DM on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hardballgetsafl/   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

TEAMS: Round 21 preview 31.07.2025 34:25

Xavier Ellis, Ryan Daniels and Nick Rynne preview every game ahead of round 21 of the AFL season. Plus, we reveal our Hard Ball Bets thanks to TABtouch. Send us a question for next week's mailbag: hardballgets@wanews.com.au or send us a DM on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hardballgetsafl/   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

MAILBAG: How much is Nasiah worth, trading salary cap & Why Xav hates Freo conspiracy 29.07.2025 33:12

Xavier Ellis, Ryan Daniels and Nick Rynne read your mail after round 20 of the AFL season. Send us a question for next week: hardballgets@wanews.com.au or send us a DM or voice message on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hardballgetsafl/     See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

TWO MINUTE WARNING: Round 20 review 28.07.2025 58:38

Xavier Ellis, Ryan Daniels and Nick Rynne review every team after round 20 of the AFL season. Send us a question for next week's mailbag: hardballgets@wanews.com.au or send us a DM on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hardballgetsafl/   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.