Ryan’s voice might be down a gear, but the opinions are still running red-hot on Ahead of the Game - Sports Chat!

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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 it’s AFL talk—could North Melbourne actually make the 8 after their huge win over Melbourne? Ryan presses Jez for a win benchmark to make them legit.

Jez then doubles down with a massive F1 call—Oscar Piastri to win the 2024 World Championship. With the McLaren showing real speed and Piastri’s raw talent on display in Shanghai, this might not be as wild as it sounds.

Then it’s time for GPT KO, and it’s one for the NRL drama lovers—Daly Cherry-Evans vs Anthony Seibold in an AI-generated showdown fuelled by Manly’s contract circus. Jez reckons it’s the best write-up yet, dubbed the Sea Eagle Civil War.

00:00 Intro

01:12 Big Call - Payne Haas becoming the most unique front-rower of all time.

06:43 Big Call - Possibility of North Melbourne making AFL Finals???

10:45 Big Call - Oscar Piastri Formula 1 Champion in 2025!

14:25 GPT KO - Daly Cherry-Evans vs Anthony Seibold

19:14 - The matchup and the result!!

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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 the NRL, and pay tribute to F1 legend Eddie Jordan, who sadly passed away this week.

The weekend preview follows, with Jez focusing on Fremantle vs. Sydney, a game that could have big implications on the AFL season, while Ryan is keen on Essendon vs. Adelaide, a close battle with some elite midfield clashes.

In the NRL, the discussion turns to true contenders—can Souths hold off Cronulla? Will Manly cope without Turbo against a red-hot Canberra side? And could the Titans stun the Knights?

The episode wraps with an F1 update, as delays in transporting cars from Melbourne to Shanghai could shake up the Sprint format this weekend.

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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. The list includes:

• Leicester City’s miracle EPL title (2015-16)
• The 2005 Socceroos' World Cup qualification win over Uruguay
• The 1995 Queensland Maroons' stunning Origin sweep
• And, of course, Steven Bradbury’s legendary Winter Olympics gold!

Finally, in Below Average, the lads break down Brandon Smith’s move from the Roosters to the Rabbitohs and the disastrous late-game execution in St George vs. South Sydney.

00:00 Intro

01:19 Bang Bang - Panthers are 9.5 pt Underdogs!

05:34 Bang Bang - Carlton can beat Hawthorn!

09:00 Tux's Top 5 - The Story of the Underdog

22:45 Below Average - Brandon Smith's Career at the Roosters

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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 Tigers no longer a lock for the wooden spoon – Are the Tigers better than predicted?

After the break, GPT KO returns with an F1-themed showdown between Max Verstappen & George Russell! The write-up is wild, and we want your fight matchup ideas—or even better, someone to animate them!

00:00 Intro

01:02 Weekend's tipping

03:52 Yeah Nah - Bold Statements from the Weekend

14:02 GPT KO - Max Verstappen vs George Russell

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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 Tigers last 80 minutes?⚔️ Titans vs. Bulldogs & Dragons vs. Rabbitohs – The toughest games to pick this weekend!🏟️ AFL Round 2:🐯 Richmond’s shock win over Carlton—one of the biggest underdog wins in 15 years!🦢 Sydney vs. Brisbane GF rematch – Could history repeat?☀️ Can the Suns take down West Coast on the road?🏀 NBL Finals – Game 3 Preview:Illawarra steal one in Melbourne, but Ryan slams their lack of creativity in clutch moments. Was Tyler Harvey’s game-winner pure genius or a desperate prayer?📺 Subscribe & stay ahead of the game!🎯 Get expert betting previews & tips at bets.com.au📲 Follow us: @TuxSportTakes & @Sports_Pez_Jez

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 underwater ice hockey, Aquathlon wrestling, or powerlifting beneath the surface? Cave diving takes the top spot!📉 Below Average:🏈 49ers’ Free Agency moves have Jez sweating🏎️ Jack Doohan’s pressure at Alpine is real⚽ Liverpool’s Champions League disaster—crashing out at home!📺 Subscribe & stay ahead of the game!🎯 Get expert betting previews & tips at bets.com.au📲 Follow us: @TuxSportTakes & @Sports_Pez_Jez

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 & Melbourne—who has the defensive edge?🤔 Whaddya Reckon – Freo vs. West Coast Edition:🏅 Serong or Reid—who wins a Brownlow first?🏆 Freo flag in 2024 or West Coast wooden spoon?🔥 Which coach gets the sack first?📺 Subscribe & stay ahead of the game!🎯 Get expert betting previews & tips at bets.com.au📲 Follow us: @TuxSportTakes & @Sports_Pez_Jez

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 MMA, Shock Fighting, and Calcio Storico—who knew medieval-style brawls were still a thing?!📉 Below Average: Jez calls out some recent shockers in sport—including Perth Wildcats’ NBL semi-final defence, Cooper Connolly’s tough start for Australia, and Mitch Moses’ injury disaster for the Eels.📺 Subscribe & stay ahead of the game!🎯 Get expert betting previews & tips at bets.com.au📲 Follow us: @TuxSportTakes & @Sports_Pez_Jez

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 Brownlow.Ryan asks Jez if they played a part in the raft of injuries that hit the AFL in the last round of pre-season with Errol Gulden snapping his ankle and a number of Suns players being sidelined ahead of Opening Round this weekend. Lastly the boys open up a can of Whoop-Ass and ask ChatGPT to determine who wins a fight between NRL boss Peter V'Landys and AFL CEO Andrew Dillon. During the run the boys turned the concept into a bracket that will return each Monday, so tune in to see who makes it through!Comment, subscribe and follow - don't forget to check out bets.com.au for all your game previews for NRL, AFL and NBL!

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 semis. Meanwhile, Afghanistan send England packing from the ICC Champions Trophy—always fun to bag out the Poms!🏈 Travis Kelce commits to another season! With rumors swirling about retirement, the Chiefs’ star isn’t done yet, but will he get the fairytale ending he’s after?📺 Subscribe & stay ahead of the game!🎯 Get expert betting previews & tips at bets.com.au📲 Follow us: @TuxSportTakes & @Sports_Pez_Jez