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 in the last three years, all floundering the year after. Could Brisbane be next? And what does it mean for Melbourne’s flag window?

Then it’s GPT KO time and it’s Harley Reid vs Bailey Smith. One’s a battering ram from Bendigo, the other’s a glamour boy turned cage fighter. This might be the fight of the bracket.

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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 draft pick. Plus: a quick check-in on the Chad Warner contract story and what it means for the Swans.

The Whatya Watchin segment is full of matchups with meaning—GWS vs Bulldogs, Carlton vs Geelong, and a Dolphins-Raiders rematch that Ryan reckons is headed to golden point.

Finally, it’s time for the first-ever Bang Bang Bet-Off. Chol vs Georgiades. Twenty bucks on the line. Weekly head-to-head footy wagers start now.

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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 ladder is chaos.

The AFL’s no different. Melbourne crush Fremantle, Richmond smash the Suns, and somehow Carlton and the Swans are in the bottom six. The Cats vs Hawks Easter Monday clash is also named one of the best games of the season.

After the break, the NBA Playoffs are heating up and the NHL is off to a flyer. And in F1, Oscar Piastri now leads the World Championship… with the emotional range of a toaster.

Oh, and Saudi Arabia is building a 20-story-high racetrack. Strap in.

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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 setting everyone up to fail? And did the Tigers just blow their best young prospect?

Also in the firing line: the Bulldogs’ collapse against Brisbane after leading by 40, Jez’s pronunciation skills and call for a club-wide attitude reset.

00:00 – Intro & Looney Tunes Energy

01:05 – Tux’s Top 5: Sporting Events to Attend

02:55 – Honourable Mentions & What Missed the List

17:45 – Why It’s About the Whole Atmosphere

19:50 – Jez’s Honourable Mentions (Wimbledon, AO)

21:02 – Below Average: NRL Contract Chaos Again

22:28 – The Galvin vs Tigers Saga

28:40 – Should Players Be Punished for Confidence?

30:10 – Development vs Control – What’s the Role of a Club?

32:30 – Bulldogs Blow a 40pt Lead to the Lions

35:15 – Betting Wrap & Win Tracker

36:30 – Wrap-Up & bets.com.au Callouts

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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 being overlooked for SGA

Then it’s time for Below Average, with two NRL sides getting absolutely grilled: the Gold Coast Titans and St George Illawarra Dragons. The boys ask: can either of these teams seriously compete?

The episode wraps with a heated debate over player movement madness. Clayton Oliver is getting homemade scones in Geelong. Daly Cherry-Evans is apparently out of Manly’s favour. And the boys aren’t happy about any of it.

00:00 – Intro & Award Robberies Preview

01:31 – Tux’s Top 5 Biggest Award Misses

03:30 – Should MVPs Ever Come from Losing Teams?

05:14 – AFL Brownlow & NRL Suspension Controversies

08:06 – Cherry-Evans, Jack Wighton & the Clive Churchill Debate

11:26 – Billy Slater's Wild Origin Medal

13:00 – Jokić vs SGA for NBA MVP – The Real Numbers

17:01 – Below Average: Titans & Dragons are Pretenders

20:06 – Do Either Team Have Top 8 Hope?

20:28 – Player Movement Mayhem: Cherry, Oliver, and Scone-Gate

24:32 – Should Rules Be Tighter or Loosened?

27:19 – The Future of Footy Contracts

27:48 – Wrap-Up & Stay Ahead of the Game

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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, and what needs to change.

NBL free agency shakes things up as Matthew Dellavedova signs with the Sydney Kings. Jez didn’t see it coming, but it might be exactly what Sydney needs.

And then it's time for GPT KO – a hypothetical fight between two NHL titans: Gretzky vs Ovechkin. One's got the finesse. One’s got the fists. But only one survives.

00:00 – Intro & NHL GOAT Talk

00:39 – Ovechkin Breaks Gretzky’s Record

08:06 – F1 in Suzuka Falls Flat

14:20 – 2026 Rule Changes Hopes

14:55 – NBL Free Agency: Dellavedova to Sydney

19:52 – GPT KO: Ovechkin vs Gretzky

26:55 – The Result: Russian Bear KO

28:16 – Wrap-Up & What’s Next

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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 or something deeper?

Plus:

• Suns vs Crows midfield battle

• Freo needing a statement win

• Latrell Mitchell returns at centre – is Bennett cooking something?

00:00 – Intro & What’s Coming Up

00:39 – F1 Suzuka Chaos: Lawson vs Tsunoda

03:15 – McLaren’s Speed & Championship Vibes

06:20 – Carlton’s Culture Collapse in the AFL

10:45 – Sharks' Halves: Can Hynes & Trindall Deliver?

14:30 – Latrell at Centre: Genius or Gamble?

17:50 – Whatya Watchin: AFL Round Preview

19:30 – Gold Coast Suns vs Crows – Top 8 Clash?

21:00 – Freo vs Bulldogs – Must Win for Both?

23:10 – Weekend Tips & Final Word

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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 Kostecki might just be the Ford threat to upset the Bulls, according to Josh. Now with DJR, Kostecki has been consistent and sharp—can he challenge for the title?

Then it’s time for Round 3 preview:
🇳🇿 Taupō is a tricky, resurfaced circuit with high tyre degradation and strategic landmines.
Josh backs Matt Payne as a smoky for pole, while Waters could recapture form—but it’s still Red Bull’s experience that might keep them out front.

Can Waters build momentum? Or are the Bulls too strong? The road to the finals heats up here.

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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, and Storm all lose, a triple shock not seen since 2016.

• Dragons keep climbing, Dogs sit top of the table, and Ryan abandons his faith in the Eels.

After the break, it’s GPT KO—the segment where sports icons go toe-to-toe in AI-fuelled matchups. Last week’s Sea Eagle Civil War (DCE vs Seibold) was epic, and this new showdown delivers again.

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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 next for both drivers?

Then in Whaddya Watchin, they preview:
🏉 Dragons vs Storm – Can Bellamy overcome Flanagan’s strong record?
🏉 Suns vs Demons – Could Gold Coast’s fourth straight win come at the MCG?
🏉 Freo vs West Coast (Western Derby) – Are the Dockers in crisis, and is Longmuir coaching for his job?

00:00 Intro

00:55 Panthers get bounced by Souths

06:30 Port Adelaide are fake news

08:45 Liam Lawson's Red Bull Career Over

14:25 Dragons vs Storm trends to look at

20:00 Suns could make a statement vs Melbourne

22:38 Western Derby!!

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