Ahead of the Game
Ahead of the Game Sports Chat with Ryan and Jez
Hosts Ryan Tucker and Jeremy Darke chat all things sport, from NRL & AFL to motorsport and probably lawn bowls. If there is a bat or a ball or two people or things colliding, they will have an eye on it.
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05 Jun 2025NRL 2028: Should the League Move to Conferences or Divisions?
- NRL expansion to 19 teams across 3 countries by 2028 raises logistical concerns.
- Proposal includes 4 divisions based on geography and rivalries, enhancing fairness.
- Changes aim for better travel efficiency, scheduling parity, and stronger rivalries.
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14 May 2025GPT KO: V’landys vs Kestelman, F1 Driver Drama & Luke Jackson Exit | AOTG Ep. 29
- GPT KO: Peter V’landys vs Larry Kestelman
- Mid-season AFL + NRL trade window
- NBL empire under threat.
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09 May 2025WA Bears NRL Reaction, Signings Debate & Bang Bang Bets | Ahead of the Game Ep. 28
- Things fire up talking about the W.A Bears
- Big Bang betting lines
- Aussie Sports Chat with Ryan & Jez
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02 May 2025Women’s Origin, AFL Rivalries & Pappenhausen Bets | Ahead of the Game Ep. 26
- NSW's Women's State of Origin team impressed with skill and physicality.
- Call for more exposure and prime-time slots for Women's Origin games.
- AFL's exciting match lineup takes the spotlight from NRL's Magic Round.
- Ryan predicts Papenhuzen to score two; Jez opts for Dylan Brown vs Sharks.
- Discussion on Penrith's potential dynasty issues with line breaks.
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30 Apr 2025Penrith Slide, AFL Premiership Curse & Reid vs Smith | AOTG Ep. 25
- Is the Panthers Dynasty Dead?
- Bailey Smith vs Harley Reid GPTKO
- Aussie Sports Chat with Ryan & Jez
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25 Apr 2025Broncos Blitz, AFL Bouncebacks & Bang Bang Begins | Ahead of the Game Ep. 24
- Quicksand Energy & Reynolds Masterclass
- GWS vs Bulldogs Could Be Game of the Round
- Raiders vs Dolphins: Jez Calls Golden Point
- Bang Bang Bet-Off: Chol vs Georgiades
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23 Apr 2025Mitch Moses is Back, the NRL is Wild & Piastri Goes Full Psycho | AOTG Ep. 23
- What a return for Mitch Moses
- Oscar Piastri is enough psycho to win F1
- Aussie sports chat
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16 Apr 2025Top 5 Sporting Events to Attend, NRL Contract Chaos & AFL Chokes | AOTG Ep. 22
- Ahead of the Game Sports Chat
- Top 5 Sporting Events to attend
- Lachie Galvin's chaos
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11 Apr 2025Panthers Imploding, Crows Crumble & Taupō Supercars Surprises | Ahead of the Game Ep. 20
- Crows lose grip to Geelong, veterans lead comeback.
- Penrith Panthers in NRL struggle, rare slide continues.
- Kiwi drivers lead in Taupō Supercars, exciting F1 preview for Bahrain.
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28 Mar 2025South Sydney’s Surge, AFL Inconsistency & F1 Driver Chaos | Ahead of the Game Ep. 14
- Underdog victories on Thursday night in the NRL & AFL
- Redbull driver swap reactions
- What the boys are watching this weekend
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17 Mar 2025Yeah Nah Debut, GPT KO Returns & F1, AFL, NRL Debate | Ahead of the Game Ep. 10
- New 'Yeah Nah' segment debates major sports topics.
- Discussion includes F1, AFL, and NRL hot takes.
- Exciting GPT KO showdown: Max Verstappen vs. George Russell.
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14 Mar 2025Ferrari’s Big Chance, NRL Weekend Games & AFL Shock Wins | Ahead of the Game Ep. 9
- F1 Australian GP – Is Ferrari Ready to Strike?
- NRL Weekend Games – What to Watch For
- AFL Round 2 – Major Talking Points
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12 Mar 2025NBL Finals, Jokic’s Double Triple-Double & Weirdest Underwater Sports | Ahead of the Game Ep. 8
- What are the weirdest underwater sports you've seen?
- Dylan Brown the $13M Man
- Jack Doohan under plenty of pressure at Alpine.
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07 Mar 2025NBL Grand Final Series & Freo vs. West Coast Debate | Ahead of the Game - Sports Chat
- The Basketball Fix's Josh Higgins joins regular hist Ryan Tucker
- Semifinal heartbreak for Perth and elation for both Melbourne and Illawarra
- Freo vs West Coast, who gets on top in 2025?
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05 Mar 2025Cyclone Alfie Chaos, Armoured MMA & Below Average Moments | Ahead of the Game - Sports Chat
- Was it right to play footy during Cyclone Alfred?
- Ryan's ultimately weird top 5 fighting sports
- A below average week for a few Aussies
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03 Mar 2025Ovechkin Greatness, AFL Injury Curse, GPT KO Brackets | Ahead of the Game - Sports Chat
- Regular sports chat with two fanatics
- Ovechkin on his way to greatness
- Did we curse more AFL stars with injury?
- Chat GPT KO - Who AI thinks will win in a brawl!!
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28 Feb 2025Perth Choke, Australia Roll On & Kelce’s Big Decision | Ahead of the Game Ep. 4
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26 Feb 2025Marty Sheargold’s Matildas Take, AFL Injury Crisis & Luka’s Revenge | Ahead of the Game - Sport Chat
- Ryan Tucker and Jeremy Darke break down the days top sports topics.
- What is the go with ACLs in the AFL?
- Marty Sheargold deserved what he got.
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25 Feb 2025Ahead of the Game : Episode 2 | NRL Vegas team lists are named & The Champions Trophy cricket is in full swing
- Ryan Tucker and Jeremy Darke have their regular sports chat.
- Was Glenn Maxwell's 201 runs against Afghanistan the greatest ODI innings ever?
- What where the surprises out of the NRL Vegas team lists?
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21 Feb 2025Ahead of the Game: Episode 1 | NRL in Las Vegas, NBL Semi-Finals & Formula 1 Liveries
- Ryan Tucker and Jeremy Darke tackle bold sports predictions in 'Ahead of the Game.'
- Deep dive into NBL finals amid the FIBA break; debates on Perth Wildcats' chances.
- Analysis of F1's best and worst new liveries and driver changes for the 2025 season.
