Podcasts by The Hard Ball Gets AFL Show

TWO MINUTE WARNING!!! Last show of the year from 2023-10-19T05:26:11

Xavier Ellis, Ryan Daniels and Nick Rynne review each team post the trade period and where they sit heading into next year.

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Trade season check-in from 2023-10-11T05:47:19

Xavier Ellis, Ryan Daniels and Nick Rynne  talk all things trade including Ben McKay, Lachie Schultz, the Eagles' No.1 pick options ... PLUS Xav gives his first ever apology. Follow the show on ...

Grand Final Wrap 2023 from 2023-10-04T07:53:19

Xavier Ellis, Nick Rynne and Jackson Barrett give their wrap on the AFL Grand Final. Plus they boys talk trade, AFL power couples and Taylor Swift. Follow the show on Instagram @hardballgetsafl....

Who will win the 2023 AFL Grand Final? from 2023-09-28T04:26:08

Xavier Ellis, Nick Rynne and Jackson Barrett preview the AFL Grand Final and share some honest feedback for Ryan Daniels after his latest TikTok appearance. Plus, hear this week's Hard Ball Bets...

TWO MINUTE WARNING!!! Grand Final week is here from 2023-09-26T05:55:42

Xavier Ellis, Nick Rynne and Jackson Barrett review each team post the preliminary finals and Brownlow medal count.

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SIX POINTS!!! Ahead of Preliminary Finals from 2023-09-21T05:52:56

Jackson Barrett, Xavier Ellis and Chris Robinson share their six points after the first week of the finals. Follow the show on Instagram @hardballgetsafl.

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TWO MINUTE WARNING!!! Semi-finals wrap from 2023-09-19T06:40:09

Xavier Ellis, Ryan Daniels, and Nick Rynne review each team post the semi-finals and complete today's footy grid live!

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SIX POINTS!!! Ahead of Semi Finals from 2023-09-14T04:01:46

Nick Rynne, Xavier Ellis and Chris Robinson share their six points after the first week of the finals. Follow the show on Instagram @hardballgetsafl.

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TWO MINUTE WARNING!!! Best players in five years from 2023-09-12T06:43:13

Xavier Ellis, Ryan Daniels, and Nick Rynne pick who they think each club's best player will be in five years - with one sure thing and one long shot.

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TWO MINUTE WARNING!!! Who would you trade? from 2023-09-05T05:41:11

Xavier Ellis, Ryan Daniels, and Nick Rynne throw out some crazy and not-so-crazy trade ideas for each club.

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TWO MINUTE WARNING!!! Over/unders reviewed from 2023-08-31T05:50:15

Xavier Ellis, Ryan Daniels, and Nick Rynne review their over/under predictions for this season.

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SIX POINTS! After Round 24 from 2023-08-29T05:21:19

Nick Rynne, Xavier Ellis and Jackson Barrett switch up the episode order for the week and share their six points after the final round of the home and away season.

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SIX POINTS! Ahead of Round 24 from 2023-08-24T05:40:22

Nick Rynne, Chris Robinson and Jake Colvin share their six points ahead of round 24.

Plus Hard Ball Bets is back as the lads look to turn their form around! Follow the show on Instagram @...

TWO MINUTE WARNING!!! The Round 23 wrap from 2023-08-22T06:36:54

Xavier Ellis, Ryan Daniels, and Nick Rynne review each team post round 23.

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SIX POINTS! Ahead of Round 23 from 2023-08-17T05:53:27

Xavier Ellis, Nick Rynne and Chris Robinson share their six points ahead of round 22.

Plus Hard Ball Bets is back as the lads look to turn their form around! Follow the show on Instagram ...

TWO MINUTE WARNING!!! The Round 22 wrap from 2023-08-15T06:19:18

Ryan Daniels, Nick Rynne and Chris Robinson review each team post round 22.

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SIX POINTS! Ahead of Round 22 from 2023-08-10T04:24:19

Xavier Ellis, Nick Rynne and Chris Robinson share their six points ahead of round 22.

Plus Hard Ball Bets is back as the lads look to turn their form around! Follow the show on Instagram ...

90 SECOND WARNING!!! The Round 21 wrap from 2023-08-08T05:19:45

In Ryan Daniels' absence, Xavier Ellis and Nick Rynne shorten the 2 minute warning to 90 seconds as they review each team post round 21.

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SIX POINTS! Ahead of Round 21 from 2023-08-03T04:45:12

Xavier Ellis, Nick Rynne and Chris Robinson share their six points ahead of round 21.

Plus Hard Ball Bets is back as the lads look to turn their form around! Follow the show on Instagram ...

TWO MINUTE WARNING!!! The Round 20 wrap from 2023-08-01T05:00:42

Xavier Ellis, Ryan Daniels and Nick Rynne review each team post round 20.

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SIX POINTS! Ahead of Round 20 from 2023-07-27T05:35:11

Xavier Ellis, Nick Rynne and Chris Robinson share their six points ahead of round 20.

Plus Hard Ball Bets is back as the lads look to turn their form around! Follow the show on Instagram ...

TWO MINUTE WARNING!!! The round 19 wrap from 2023-07-25T05:08:54

Xavier Ellis, Ryan Daniels and Nick Rynne review each team post round 19.

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SIX POINTS! Ahead of Round 19 from 2023-07-20T02:27:37

Xavier Ellis, Nick Rynne and Jake Colvin share their six points ahead of round 19.

Plus Hard Ball Bets is back as the lads look to turn their form around! Follow the show on Instagram @ha...

TWO MINUTE WARNING!!! Round 18 Wrap from 2023-07-18T04:09:45

Xavier Ellis, Ryan Daniels and Jackson Barrett review each team post round 18.

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SIX POINTS! Dew sacking "an all-time d*cking" from 2023-07-12T03:37:10

Xavier Ellis, Chris Robinson and Jackson Barrett shar their six points ahead of round 18. In the wake of Stuart Dew's sacking, the team discuss the quality of the suns list, who would follow Dim...

TWO MINUTE WARNING!!! Round 17 Wrap from 2023-07-10T04:41:02

Xavier Ellis, Ryan Daniels and Nick Rynne review each team post round 17.

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SIX POINTS! Ahead of Round 17 from 2023-07-05T06:41:14

Xavier Ellis, Nick Rynne and Chris Robinson discuss their six points ahead of round 17.

Plus Hard Ball Bets is back as the lads look to turn their form around! Follow the show on Instagra...

TWO MINUTE WARNING!!! Round 16 wrap from 2023-07-03T03:21:54

Xavier Ellis, Ryan Daniels and Nick Rynne review each team post round 16.

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SIX POINTS! Ahead of Round 16 from 2023-06-30T03:40:57

Xavier Ellis, Nick Rynne and Jackson Barrett share their thoughts on who is the recruit of the year, Is this the best Brisbane have ever looked and will we see a coaching scramble at the end of ...

TWO MINUTE WARNING!!! Round 15 takes from 2023-06-27T06:55:01

Xavier Ellis, Ryan Daniels and Nick Rynne review each team post round 15.

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SIX POINTS! Ahead of Round 15 from 2023-06-22T08:31:26

Nick Rynne and Chris Robinson and Jackson Barrett discuss their six points ahead of round 15.

Plus Hard Ball Bets is back as the lads look to turn their form around! Follow the show on In...

TWO MINUTE WARNING!!! Round 14 takes from 2023-06-19T07:31:48

Ryan Daniels, Nick Rynne and Chris Robinson review each team post round 14.

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SIX POINTS! Ahead of Round 14 from 2023-06-14T05:39:36

Xavier Ellis, Nick Rynne and Chris Robinson discuss their six points ahead of round 14 including: 

Plus Hard Ball Bets is back as the lads look to turn their form around! Follow the show ...

TWO MINUTE WARNING!!! Round 13 takes from 2023-06-12T07:28:22

Xavier Ellis, Ryan Daniels and Nick Rynne review each team post round 13.

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SIX POINTS! Ahead of Round 13 from 2023-06-08T05:31:46

Xavier Ellis, Nick Rynne and Jackson Barrett discuss their six points ahead of round 13 including: Can Freo sustain two highly paid ruckman? Xav shares his team of the year and who are the top 5...

TWO MINUTE WARNING! Round 12 takes from 2023-06-06T05:23:49

Xavier Ellis, Nick Rynne and Jackson Barrett review each team post round 12.

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SIX POINTS! Ahead of Round 12 from 2023-05-31T03:31:14

Xavier Ellis, Nick Rynne and Jackson Barrett discuss their six points ahead of round 12 including: The Hawthorn saga, mid-season draft picks & Carlton's headache.

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TWO MINUTE WARNING!! The round 11 wrap from 2023-05-29T05:04:52

Xavier Ellis, Ryan Daniels and Nick Rynne review each team post round 11.

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SIX POINTS! Ahead of Round 11 from 2023-05-25T04:41:48

Chris Robinson, Nick Rynne and Jackson Barrett discuss their six points ahead of round eleven including, the Eagles turmoil, what could happen in next week's mid-season draft and with ten rounds...

TWO MINUTE WARNING!! The round 10 wrap from 2023-05-23T05:13:08

Xavier Ellis, Ryan Daniels and Nick Rynne review each team post round 9.

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SIX POINTS! Ahead of Round 10 from 2023-05-17T05:08:48

Xavier Ellis, Nick Rynne and Chris Robinson discuss their six points ahead of round 10 including: priority picks, the move to Tassie and effort. 

Plus Hard Ball Bets is back as the lads l...

TWO MINUTE WARNING!!! The round 9 wrap from 2023-05-15T05:17:10

Xavier Ellis, Ryan Daniels and Nick Rynne review each team post round 9.

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SIX POINTS! Ahead of Round 9 from 2023-05-10T04:50:30

Xavier Ellis, Chris Robinson and Jackson Barrett discuss their six points ahead of round eight including: The greats who are battling to join the AFL's 300 club, taking advantage of the league's...

TWO MINUTE WARNING!!! The round 8 wrap from 2023-05-08T04:59:20

Xavier Ellis, Ryan Daniels and Nick Rynne review each team post round 8.

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SIX POINTS! Ahead of Round 8 from 2023-05-04T06:03:33

Xavier Ellis, Chris Robinson and Nick Rynne discuss their six points ahead of round eight including: How will the Father/Son draft work, Nick admits that he HATES roofs and can Dimma or Simmo wi...

TWO MINUTE WARNING!!! The round 7 wrap from 2023-05-02T05:52:40

Xavier Ellis, Ryan Daniels and Nick Rynne review each team post round 7.

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SIX POINTS! Ahead of Round 7 from 2023-04-27T05:38:42

Xavier Ellis, Chris Robinson and Jackson Barrett discuss their six points ahead of round seven including: is a 5-days between games fair on the players? Xav shares what's really bugging him seve...

TWO MINUTE WARNING!!! Anzac Round Wrap from 2023-04-26T05:48:28

Xavier Ellis, Ryan Daniels and Chris Robinson review each team post round 6.

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SIX POINTS! What happens to West Coast if they can't fill their side? from 2023-04-20T05:55:15

Xavier Ellis, Chris Robinson and Jackson Barrett discuss their six points ahead of round six including: what the future of tackling will look like, the West Coast injury list growing bigger each...

TWO MINUTE WARNING!!! Gather Round Wrap from 2023-04-17T08:34:59

Xavier Ellis, Ryan Daniels and Chris Robinson review each team post round 5.

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SIX POINTS! Norwood too small...does size really matter? from 2023-04-12T06:04:41

Chris Robinson, Jackson Barrett and Jake Colvin discuss their six points ahead of round five including: Did Freo fans get stitched up in the Gather Round fixture? and how will the Dockers fare a...

TWO MINUTE WARNING!!! Round 4 in review from 2023-04-10T05:15:46

Xavier Ellis, Nick Rynne and Ryan Daniels review each team post round 4.

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SIX POINTS! Mid-season trade, how the Eagles progress and do showdowns deserve a better broadcast timeslots? from 2023-04-05T05:55:54

Xavier Ellis, Chris Robinson and Jackson Barrett dive into six points of note leading into round four including: How the Eagles progress from here, List management and the mid-season trade and d...

TWO MINUTE WARNING!!! Round 3 in review from 2023-04-04T07:14:55

Nick Rynne, Ryan Daniels and Chris Robinson discuss each team post round 3.

This week, Rhino has a bone to pick with Xav, Robbo questions Bailey Smith's position at the Bulldogs and Nick ...

SIX POINTS! Back pages, double rucks and The Package from 2023-03-29T05:24:44

Xavier Ellis, Nick Rynne and Jackson Barrett dive into six points of note leading into round three including: whether the double-ruck clubs will prove correct, Freo's midfield mix, 20th team bid...

TWO MINUTE WARNING!!! Round 2 in review from 2023-03-27T07:34:34

Xavier Ellis, Nick Rynne and Ryan Daniels discuss each team post round 2.

This week, they are each awarded an additional 1-minute extension to any team they want to dissect further and th...

SIX POINTS! Xav, Robbo and Nick cover off the week's biggest topics from 2023-03-22T06:25:19

Xavier Ellis, Chris Robinson and Nick Rynne share their six points ahead of round 2 including, how the tribunal should handle big hits on the field and is Pendlebury's 'Sin Bin' concept a welcom...

TWO MINUTE WARNING!!! Each team in review after Round 1 from 2023-03-20T07:58:07

The 2023 AFL season is underway, Xavier Ellis, Nick Rynne and Ryan Daniels sit down and give their take on round one. They also each share their 'Man of The Year'. 

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SIX POINTS! Top Fantasy picks and Nick&Robbo share their Hard Ball Bets from 2023-03-15T07:05:33

Xavier Ellis and Nick Rynne are joined by special guest Selby Lee-Steere, Coach of @MoreirasMagic as he shares his top six fantasy picks. 

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TWO MINUTE WARNING!!! Breakout candidates&who's under pressure ahead of Round 1 from 2023-03-13T06:42:32

Ahead of round one, Xavier Ellis, Nick Rynne and Ryan Daniels pick their breakout candidates, analysis which players are under pressure this season and nominate their 'Man of The Year'.

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TWO MINUTE WARNING!!! Overs/Unders 2023 Edition from 2023-03-06T03:29:50

On the eve of the 2023 AFL season, Xavier Ellis, Nick Rynne and Ryan Daniels are back with their predictions for the upcoming year. 

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AFLW TAKEOVER!!! Season in Review from 2022-11-29T08:48:18

The girls are back together to dissect the AFLW grand final and Melbourne's breakthrough victory.

Plus we dissect every team's season and look at what worked and what didn't for all 18 c...

DRAFT SPECIAL SHORT! Tom Seccull on WA draft bolter Ed Allan from 2022-11-25T07:01:03

In this short clip from episode four of the Hard Ball Gets draft special series, The West Australian's draft writer Jordan McArdle chats with Hemisphere Management's Tom Seccull about top 10 WA ...

DRAFT SPECIAL!!! Part 4: Player manager Tom Seccull from 2022-11-25T06:58:26

In episode four of the Hard Ball Gets draft special series, The West Australian's draft writer Jordan McArdle chats with Hemisphere Management's Tom Seccull. 

As a player manager, Tom rep...

DRAFT SPECIAL!!! Part 3: WCE national recruiting manager Rohan O'Brien from 2022-11-24T02:11:39

In episode three of the Hard Ball Gets draft special series, The West Australian's draft writer Jordan McArdle chats with West Coast national recruiting manager Rohan O’Brien. 

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DRAFT SPECIAL!! Part 2: talent manager Adam Jones from 2022-11-23T10:00

In episode two of the Hard Ball Gets draft special series, The West Australian's draft writer Jordan McArdle chats with WA Football Commission State talent manager Adam Jones.
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DRAFT SPECIAL!!! Part 1: player manager Andrew McDougall from 2022-11-23T04:24:08

In episode one of the Hard Ball Gets draft special series, The West Australian's draft writer Jordan McArdle chats with prominent AFL player manager Andrew McDougall.

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AFLW TAKEOVER!!! Freo head coach sacked in AFLW shock from 2022-11-08T08:37:49

The girls are back together for an emergency podcast to discuss the big news out of Fremantle.

Head coach Trent Cooper has been sacked by the Dockers and the girls attempt to unpack h...

AFLW TAKEOVER!!! The round 9 takes from 2022-10-24T08:14:39

Former WA cricketer-turned-AFL tragic Jen Wallace is joined by former Fremantle player and coach Amy Lavell and The West's Eliza Reilly - who is still hoping for an AFLW call-up. 

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What we're looking forward to in 2023 from 2022-10-17T04:58:27

After a hectic trade period, Xavier Ellis, Ryan Daniels and Nick Rynne talk about the early storylines and most interesting clubs for AFL season 2023.

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The AFL trade period grades from 2022-10-13T05:27:20

Ryan Daniels, Nick Rynne and Chris Robinson take a look over all of the dealing during the 2022 AFL trade period, and give a balanced critique of the gradings Robbo pulled together on deadline. ...

AFLW TAKEOVER!!! The round 7 takes from 2022-10-10T08:14:28

Former WA cricketer-turned-AFL tragic Jen Wallace is joined by former Fremantle player and coach Amy Lavell and The West's Eliza Reilly - who is still hoping for an AFLW call-up. 

It's th...

Trade period check-in from 2022-10-05T06:00:05

Xavier Ellis, Ryan Daniels, Nick Rynne and Jackson Barrett sit down to check the temperature of the 2022 AFL trade period.

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AFLW TAKEOVER!!! The round 6 takes from 2022-10-04T07:46:24

Former WA cricketer-turned-AFL tragic Jen Wallace is joined by former Fremantle player and coach Amy Lavell and The West's Eliza Reilly - who is still hoping for an AFLW call-up. 

It's th...

AFLW TAKEOVER!!! The round 5 takes from 2022-09-27T06:51:52

Former WA cricketer-turned-AFL tragic Jen Wallace is joined by former Fremantle player and coach Amy Lavell and The West's Eliza Reilly - who is still hoping for an AFLW call-up. 

It's th...

Grand Final thoughts&trade talk | SIX POINTS from 2022-09-22T08:27:07

Nick Rynne, Chris Robinson and Ryan Daniels lay out their six points ahead of Saturday's Grand Final

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AFLW TAKEOVER!!! The round 4 takes from 2022-09-19T22:30

Former Fremantle player and coach Amy Lavell joins special guest The West's Jackson Barrett along with Eliza Reilly - who is still hoping for an AFLW call-up. 

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TWO MINUTE WARNING!!! The preliminary finals from 2022-09-19T04:38:57

Xavier Ellis, Nick Rynne and Chris Robinson dissect the preliminary finals.

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Prelim predictions, Freo future&Brownlow bets | SIX POINTS from 2022-09-15T04:01:11

Xavier Ellis, Chris Robinson and Jackson Barrett kick around six points of interest going into the preliminary finals plus Hard Ball Bets.

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AFLW TAKEOVER!!! The round 3 takes from 2022-09-13T08:51:18

Former Fremantle player and coach Amy Lavell joins The West's Eliza Reilly - who is still hoping for an AFLW call-up. 

It's the TWO MINUTE WARNING as  Amy and Eliza dissect round 3 of the...

TWO MINUTE WARNING!!! The finals week 2 from 2022-09-12T05:37:02

Xavier Ellis, Nick Rynne and Chris Robinson dissect week two of the finals. 

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Docker defence, Tiger windows&painful memories | SIX POINTS from 2022-09-08T06:40:20

Xavier Ellis, Nick Rynne and Chris Robinson kick around six points of interest going into the semifinals, plus Hard Ball Bets.

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AFLW TAKEOVER!!! The round 2 takes from 2022-09-07T05:26:05

Former WA cricketer-turned-AFL tragic Jen Wallace is joined by former Fremantle player and coach Amy Lavell and The West's Eliza Reilly - who is still hoping for an AFLW call-up. 

It's th...

TWO MINUTE WARNING!!!! The first week of finals takes from 2022-09-05T05:19:20

Xavier Ellis, Nick Rynne and Ryan Daniels dissect week one of the finals. 

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Hot hot Pies, Fyfe frustration&finals frenzy | SIX POINTS from 2022-09-01T05:57:10

Xavier Ellis, Nick Rynne and Eliza Reilly kick around six points of interest going into the preliminary finals, plus Hard Ball Bets.

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AFLW TAKEOVER!!! The round 1 takes from 2022-08-30T09:20:04

Former WA cricketer-turned-AFL tragic Jen Wallace is joined by former Fremantle player and coach Amy Lavell and The West's Eliza Reilly - who is still hoping for an AFLW call-up. 

It's th...

TWO MINUTE WARNING!!! The big finals preview from 2022-08-29T04:33:24

Xavier Ellis, Nick Rynne and Ryan Daniels with their big finals preview show

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Our 2022 AFL awards | SIX POINTS from 2022-08-25T05:13:26

Xavier Ellis, Nick Rynne and Chris Robinson give our their own awards at the end of the season, plus Hard Ball Bets.

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TWO MINUTE WARNING!!! The round 23 takes from 2022-08-22T05:32:04

Xavier Ellis, Nick Rynne and Ryan Daniels dissect the round.

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Fixture gripes, Hall of Famers and Essendon mess | SIX POINTS from 2022-08-18T05:35:39

Why wait for the end of the season? In the spirit of going slightly early on takes, Xavier Ellis dishes out his votes for the six most important players of the 2022 season. PLUS an audit of his ...

TWO MINUTE WARNING!!! The round 22 takes from 2022-08-15T08:15:41

Xavier Ellis, Nick Rynne and Ryan Daniels dissect the round.

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Xav's 6 most important players of 2022 | SIX POINTS from 2022-08-11T03:59:28

Why wait for the end of the season? In the spirit of going slightly early on takes, Xavier Ellis dishes out his votes for the six most important players of the 2022 season. PLUS an audit of his ...

TWO MINUTE WARNING!!! The round 21 takes from 2022-08-08T03:42:26

Xavier Ellis, Nick Rynne and Chris Robinson dissect the round.

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Blues clues, athletes and the Crows camp | SIX POINTS from 2022-08-04T06:12:44

Xavier Ellis, Nick Rynne and Chris Robinson kick around six points of interest going into round 21, plus Hard Ball Bets.

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TWO MINUTE WARNING!!! The round 20 takes from 2022-08-01T04:24:22

Xavier Ellis, Nick Rynne and Chris Robinson dissect the round.

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A new six-year deal, draftees&Nic Martin | SIX POINTS from 2022-07-28T04:27:29

Xavier Ellis, Nick Rynne and Chris Robinson kick around six points of interest going into round 20, plus Hard Ball Bets.

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TWO MINUTE WARNING!!! The round 19 takes from 2022-07-25T04:35:46

Xavier Ellis, Nick Rynne and Chris Robinson dissect the round.

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Friday Fyfe, Clarko Roo&Giant Grundy | Six Points from 2022-07-21T03:35:01

Xavier Ellis, Nick Rynne and Chris Robinson kick around six points of interest going into round 19, plus Hard Ball Bets.

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TWO MINUTE WARNING!!! The round 18 takes from 2022-07-19T05:17:03

Xavier Ellis, Ryan Daniels and Nick Rynne dissect the round.

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Priority picks, caretaker conundrum&Dee worries | SIX POINTS from 2022-07-14T04:26:59

Xavier Ellis, Chris Robinson and Jackson Barrett kick around six points of interest going into round 18, plus Hard Ball Bets.

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The AFL's best three so far | SIX POINTS from 2022-04-07T05:52:06

Xavier Ellis, Nick Rynne and Chris Robinson kick around six talking points ahead of round four, plus Hard Ball Bets. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Derby fizzers, Macrae v Mills&St Kilda rucks | SIX POINTS from 2022-03-31T04:58:44

Xavier Ellis, Nick Rynne and Chris Robinson throw around some points for discussion ahead of round three PLUS Hard Ball Bets. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

AFLW TAKEOVER: 7AFL expert Abbey Holmes dissects the finals series from 2022-03-31T04:34:44

t's the AFLW takeover of Hard Ball Gets and this week we have another special edition in store. Channel 7 expert commentator and boundary rider Abbey Holmes drops by to discuss the AFLW finals ser...

Heave ho 3-0, a Willie precedent&the Tiger train derailed | SIX POINTS from 2022-03-24T05:16:46

Xavier Ellis, Nick Rynne and Chris Robinson kick around six talking points ahead of round two, plus Hard Ball Bets. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

AFLW TAKEOVER: Freo defender Ange Stannett talks all things finals (special edition) from 2022-03-23T07:01

It's the AFLW takeover of Hard Ball Gets and this week we have a special edition in store. Gun Fremantle defender Ange Stannett joins Jen, Ash and Eliza to discuss the Dockers’ qualifying win over...

TWO MINUTE WARNING!!! The round one takes from 2022-03-21T04:46:24

Xavier Ellis, Ryan Daniels and Nick Rynne dissect the opening round, one team at a time with two minutes on the clock. Today's topics include the rookie revelations, Rioli's big hit, Chad in the lo...

Bevo, Morris, rookies and DMac | SIX POINTS from 2022-03-17T07:16

Xavier Ellis, Ryan Daniels and Nick Rynne throw around six points of discussion for round one. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

AFLW TAKEOVER: TWO MINUTE WARNING!!! COVID chaos hits finals and end of AFLW season review from 2022-03-16T08:41

It's the AFLW takeover of Hard Ball Gets podcast's TWO MINUTE WARNING!!!  Former WA cricketer-turned-AFL tragic Jen Wallace is joined by ex-WAWFL (now known as the WAFLW) player Ash Renshaw and Th...

The 2022 over-under pod from 2022-03-14T06:19:17

Nick Rynne, Xavier Ellis and Ryan Daniels go through every team’s over-unders to decide who they think will perform this season … and who won’t.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Pumped up&under the pump from 2022-03-10T07:01:04

It's the two minute warning you have when you don't have a two minute warning. Xavier Ellis, Ryan Daniels and Nick Rynne go through each club to select one player on the cusp of a breakout in seaso...

AFLW TAKEOVER: TWO MINUTE WARNING!!! Wooden spoons, dashing Dockers and an August start? from 2022-03-10T03:13

It's the AFLW takeover of Hard Ball Gets podcast's TWO MINUTE WARNING!!!  Former WA cricketer-turned-AFL tragic Jen Wallace is joined by ex-WAWFL (now known as the WAFLW) player Ash Renshaw and Th...

THEY'RE BACK: Six things we’re looking forward to in 2022 from 2022-03-03T07:09:47

The guys are back ahead of  the 2022 AFL Season with all the players and the clubs on the watch list. They also talk holidays, Dusty and digging though bins.   See omnystudio.com/listener for priv...

AFLW TAKEOVER: TWO MINUTE WARNING!!! AFL/AFLW double-headers and coach Daisy from 2022-03-02T07:44:35

It's the AFLW takeover of Hard Ball Gets podcast's TWO MINUTE WARNING!!!  Former WA cricketer-turned-AFL tragic Jen Wallace is joined by ex-WAWFL (now known as the WAFLW) player Ash Renshaw and Th...

AFLW TAKEOVER: TWO MINUTE WARNING!!! Non-stop footy festival and finals in sight from 2022-02-24T06:12:40

It's the AFLW takeover of Hard Ball Gets podcast's TWO MINUTE WARNING!!!  Former WA cricketer-turned-AFL tragic Jen Wallace is joined by ex-WAWFL (now known as the WAFLW) player Ash Renshaw and Th...

AFLW TAKEOVER: TWO MINUTE WARNING!!! 'It ain't a summer sport' from 2022-02-16T06:53

It's the AFLW takeover of Hard Ball Gets podcast's TWO MINUTE WARNING!!!  Former WA cricketer-turned-AFL tragic Jen Wallace is joined by ex-WAWFL (now known as the WAFLW) player Ash Renshaw and Th...

AFLW TAKEOVER: TWO MINUTE WARNING!!! Freo's first loss, WA clubs coming home from 2022-02-09T07:05:45

It's the AFLW takeover of Hard Ball Gets podcast's TWO MINUTE WARNING!!!  Former WA cricketer-turned-AFL tragic Jen Wallace is joined by ex-WAWFL (now known as the WAFLW) player Ash Renshaw and Th...

AFLW TAKEOVER: TWO MINUTE WARNING!!! BRING THE GIRLS HOME! from 2022-02-02T07:00:29

It's the AFLW takeover of Hard Ball Gets podcast's TWO MINUTE WARNING!!!  Former WA cricketer-turned-AFL tragic Jen Wallace is joined by ex-WAWFL (now known as the WAFLW) player Ash Renshaw and Th...

AFLW TAKEOVER: TWO MINUTE WARNING!!! Eagles COVID outbreak, Pride Round and MORE from 2022-01-26T05:24

It's the AFLW takeover of Hard Ball Gets podcast's TWO MINUTE WARNING!!!  Former WA cricketer-turned-AFL tragic Jen Wallace is joined by ex-WAWFL (now known as the WAFLW) player Ash Renshaw and Th...

AFLW TAKEOVER: TWO MINUTE WARNING!!! Eagles pride jumper, GCS shocker from 2022-01-18T04:05:43

It's the AFLW takeover of Hard Ball Gets podcast's TWO MINUTE WARNING!!!  Former WA cricketer-turned-AFL tragic Jen Wallace is joined by ex-WAWFL (now known as the WAFLW) player Ash Renshaw and Th...

AFLW TAKEOVER: TWO MINUTE WARNING!!! ACLs and derby wrap-up from 2022-01-11T06:24

It's the AFLW takeover of Hard Ball Gets podcast's TWO MINUTE WARNING!!!  Former WA cricketer-turned-AFL tragic Jen Wallace is joined by ex-WAWFL (now known as the WAFLW) player Ash Renshaw and Th...

AFLW TAKEOVER: TWO MINUTE WARNING!!! 2022 season preview from 2022-01-05T07:05

It's the AFLW takeover of Hard Ball Gets podcast's TWO MINUTE WARNING!!!  Former WA cricketer-turned-AFL tragic Jen Wallace is joined by ex-WAWFL (now known as the WAFLW) player Ash Renshaw and Th...

DRAFT SPECIAL part four: Corey Warner from 2021-11-19T07:12:37

Jordan McArdle casts an eye over the road to the AFL Draft in a series of draft specials, featuring some of the key figures for this year's event. East Fremantle running machine and Aquinas Colleg...

DRAFT SPECIAL part three: Player manager Tom Seccull from 2021-11-18T05:56:34

Jordan McArdle casts an eye over the road to the AFL Draft in a series of draft specials, featuring some of the key figures for this year's event. Hemisphere Management Group’s Perth-based player ...

DRAFT SPECIAL part two: Arthur Jones from 2021-11-15T04:27:04

Jordan McArdle casts an eye over the road to the AFL Draft in a series of draft specials, featuring some of the key figures for this year's event. Arthur Jones joins the podcast to talk about his ...

DRAFT SPECIAL part one: Who are WA's top prospects? from 2021-11-11T07:26:20

Jordan McArdle casts an eye over the road to the AFL Draft in a series of draft specials, featuring some of the key figures for this year's event. WAFC state talent manager Adam Jones joins Jordan...

TWO MINUTE WARNING!!! TRADE takeaways, season review&2022 predictions from 2021-10-15T05:44

Xavier Ellis, footy reporter Ryan Daniels and The West's Sport Editor Nick Rynne come together for a special trade week edition of the 2 MIN WARNING. Follow the show on Instagram and Twitter @hard...

TWO MINUTE WARNING!!! Trade time ramps up, a GIANT move on Freo's cards , GF review&Ben Cameron beef from 2021-10-07T05:44

Xavier Ellis, footy reporter Ryan Daniels and The West's Sport Editor Nick Rynne come together for a special trade week edition of the 2 MIN WARNING. The trio go through every trade so far, what's...

Good Chat - West Coast legend Guy McKenna from 2021-09-24T03:20

Chris Robinson hosts the The Hard Ball Gets - Good Chat, sitting down with a special guest every week as well as weighing up some over/unders and previewing the weekend. This week on the program W...

LOOSE BALLERS - Xav&Dyl - GF preview&best 22 comparison from 2021-09-22T09:51:03

The final Loose Ballers of the season means a very special grand final preview. Xavier Ellis and Dylan Buckley go through both side's expected match-ups for the weekend's grand final to see who th...

TWO MINUTE WARNING!!! Brownlow debrief, your questions&grand final tips from 2021-09-20T06:33

Xavier Ellis, footy reporter Ryan Daniels and The West's Sport Editor Nick Rynne put two minutes on the clock for every team. Today we take your questions as we were inundated with queries about t...

Good Chat - West Coast premiership player&former Demon Steven Armstrong from 2021-09-17T02:37:37

Chris Robinson hosts the The Hard Ball Gets - Good Chat, sitting down with a special guest every week as well as weighing up some over/unders and previewing the weekend. Steven Armstrong started h...

LOOSE BALLERS - Xav&Dyl - The REAL Brownlow - Unofficial end of season awards from 2021-09-15T08:38

Dyl Buckley and Xavier Ellis go through some of their favourite 'unofficial' end-of-season awards. Brownlow top three.Brownlow top-10 sleeper. Best hair.Best veteran. Best 2000 born - 8 in the gra...

TWO MINUTE WARNING!!! Prelim recaps, Ryan's Rhino and each club's best player in five years from 2021-09-13T06:13:01

Xavier Ellis, footy reporter Ryan Daniels and The West's Sport Editor Nick Rynne put two minutes on the clock for every team. The hardballers recap the preliminary finals that saw Melbourne and th...

Good Chat - Inaugural Fremantle Docker Daniel Bandy from 2021-09-09T08:51

Chris Robinson hosts the The Hard Ball Gets - Good Chat, sitting down with a special guest every week as well as weighing up some over/unders and previewing the weekend. Daniel Bandy played 150 ga...

LOOSE BALLERS - Xav&Dyl - Prelim&GF tips, Brendan Bolton ove Brad Scott&post footy career offers from 2021-09-08T07:46:30

Dyl Buckley and Xavier Ellis link up this week to go their tips for this weekend's preliminary finals, why Carlton already had their perfect coach and much more. Head to the Hard Ball Gets Instagr...

TWO MINUTE WARNING!!! Lachie Neale back to Freo? Trade talk and more. from 2021-09-06T06:18

Xavier Ellis, footy reporter Ryan Daniels and The West's Sport Editor Nick Rynne put two minutes on the clock for every team. Daniels is fresh off breaking the HUGE news that Lachie Neale is consi...

Good Chat - Former West Coast favourite Will Schofield from 2021-09-02T03:04:13

Chris Robinson hosts the The Hard Ball Gets - Good Chat, sitting down with a special guest every week as well as weighing up some over/unders and previewing the weekend. WIll Schofield played ever...

LOOSE BALLERS - Xav&Dyl - Toby Greene, Perth GF, finals and more from 2021-09-01T08:43

Dyl Buckley and Xavier Ellis link up this week to go through the biggest takeaways from the first week of finals as well as Toby Greene's suspension and Perth's grand final bid. Head to the Hard B...

TWO MINUTE WARNING!!! It ain't easy being Greene, Overs/Unders and Finals Week One DONE! from 2021-08-30T07:17:08

Xavier Ellis, footy reporter Ryan Daniels and The West's Sport Editor Nick Rynne put two minutes on the clock for every team. Daniels is back (in the flesh) and first things first, Toby Greene is ...

LOOSE BALLERS - Xav&Dyl - Perth GF confirmed, finals week one preview and Teague turmoil at Carlton from 2021-08-25T07:41:25

Dyl Buckley and Xavier Ellis link up this week to go through the biggest takeaways before the first week of finals, Ryan Daniels calls in for the latest on the GF and much more. Head to the Hard B...

Good Chat - Former West Coast Eagle&broadcaster Adrian Barich from 2021-08-24T08:02

Chris Robinson hosts the The Hard Ball Gets - Good Chat, sitting down with a special guest every week as well as weighing up some over/unders and previewing the weekend. Adrian Barich arrived back...

TWO MINUTE WARNING!!! Finals droughts, Brownlow fancies and who's the real deal? from 2021-08-23T06:57

Xavier Ellis, footy reporter Ryan Daniels and The West's Sport Editor Nick Rynne put two minutes on the clock for every team. Daniels is (hopefully) on his last day of quarantine in Sydney. With t...

Good Chat - Lee Walker: The ultimate good bloke, hard luck story from 2021-08-20T04:12

Chris Robinson hosts the The Hard Ball Gets - Good Chat, sitting down with a special guest every week as well as weighing up some over/unders and previewing the weekend. Pick 19 in the 1992 AFL Dr...

LOOSE BALLERS - Xav&Dyl - Perth GF?! Retirement talk&in-form finals teams from 2021-08-18T09:25:57

Dyl Buckley and Xavier Ellis link up this week to go through the biggest takeaways before the weekend, what it's like retiring and seeing team mates walk away from the game, Perth's GF hopes and mu...

TWO MINUTE WARNING!!! Derby drought BROKEN, Tim TaranToby and latest on Cerra from 2021-08-16T06:52

Xavier Ellis, footy reporter Ryan Daniels and The West's Sport Editor Nick Rynne put two minutes on the clock for every team. Daniels is in quarantine in Sydney and hoping for a Riley Day moment.X...

Good Chat - 1983 Brownlow Medallist&inaugural West Coast captain Ross Glendinning from 2021-08-13T02:57:02

Chris Robinson hosts the The Hard Ball Gets - Good Chat, sitting down with a special guest every week as well as weighing up some over/unders and previewing the weekend. Footy journalist Eliza Rei...

TWO MINUTE WARNING!!! Tokyo tales, Cerra chat, Toby Greene's lover&more from 2021-08-11T08:26:26

Xavier Ellis, footy reporter Ryan Daniels and The West's Sport Editor Nick Rynne put two minutes on the clock for every team. Daniels is in quarantine in Sydney but managed to share the latest fro...

LOOSE BALLERS - Xav&Dyl - All-Australian midfielders, AFL pain killers, Teague train&Gorringe's tatt from 2021-08-10T06:00:48

Dyl Buckley and Xavier Ellis link up this week to go through their All-Australian midfields from the 2021 season, Carlton's mounting issues, Gorringe's tattoo of Stewart Dew and much more. Head to...

Good Chat - Former West Coast All-Australian Beau Waters from 2021-08-05T21:00

Chris Robinson hosts the The Hard Ball Gets - Good Chat, sitting down with a special guest every week as well as weighing up some over/unders and previewing the weekend. Footy journalist Mark Read...

LOOSE BALLERS - Nick, Dyl&Xav - Olympic comparisons, what's wrong at West Coast&Clarko's future from 2021-08-04T08:47:31

Nick Rynne, Dyl Buckley and Xavier Ellis link up this week to go through their favourite Olympic/AFL comparisons, deep dive into the West Coast mindset right now and where will Clarko coach next? ...

TWO MINUTE WARNING!!! Eagles need to get put through the wringer, Freo jumper love and FAN QUESTIONS from 2021-08-02T07:03

Xavier Ellis, footy reporter Ryan Daniels and The West's Sport Editor Nick Rynne put two minutes on the clock for every team. 2 MINUTES FOR EVERY AFL CLUBRyan Daniels is still in Tokyo but your qu...

Good Chat - Former Fremantle midfielder Brett Peake from 2021-07-28T17:00

Chris Robinson hosts the The Hard Ball Gets - Good Chat, sitting down with a special guest every week as well as weighing up some over/unders and previewing the weekend. Footy scribe Jordan McArdl...

LOOSE BALLERS - Dyl&Xav - Best young AFL talent if starting a list today from 2021-07-28T04:41

Dyl Buckley and Xavier Ellis link up this week the pair go through some of the biggest AFL stories before talking up their favourite young AFL talents they'd choose if starting a club's list TODAY....

TWO MINUTE WARNING!!! FAN QUESTIONS - Freo's future, Cats purring&much more from 2021-07-26T07:00

Xavier Ellis, footy reporter Ryan Daniels and The West's sports editor Nick Rynne put two minutes on the clock for every team. 2 MINUTES FOR EVERY AFL CLUBRyan Daniels is away reporting in Tokyo b...

Good Chat - 4-time premiership winner&Blues&Perth legend Peter Bosustow from 2021-07-22T22:00

Chris Robinson hosts the The Hard Ball Gets - Good Chat, sitting down with a special guest every week as well as weighing up some over/unders and previewing the weekend. Mark Readings steps in for...

LOOSE BALLERS - Dyl&Xav - Each team's realistic premiership hopes from 2021-07-21T08:36:07

Dyl Buckley, Nick Rynne and Xavier Ellis link up this week the pair go through team by team based on ladder position on whether or not, after round 18, the side can win the premiership. Some inter...

TWO MINUTE WARNING!!! GUEST HOST WINNER - Cats favourite, Cripps flys, boner for a Blue and Brad Hill from 2021-07-19T05:09

Xavier Ellis, footy reporter Ryan Daniels and The West's sports editor Nick Rynne put two minutes on the clock for every team. 2 MINUTES FOR EVERY AFL CLUBRyan Daniels is away reporting in Tokyo b...

Good Chat - Draft analyst Jordan McArdle - WA's top AFL prospects&the top picks to date from 2021-07-16T04:45

Chris Robinson hosts the The Hard Ball Gets - Good Chat, sitting down with a special guest every week as well as weighing up some over/unders and previewing the weekend. Jordan McArdle joins the p...

LOOSE BALLERS - Dyl, Xav&Nick - Freo better with Fyfe in the guts and are the Eagles' wings clipped? from 2021-07-14T08:35

Dyl Buckley, Nick Rynne and Xavier Ellis link up this week to chat about the fallout from West Coast's big upset and where Nat Fyfe belongs.  'Shame, shame, shame': Eagles get GOT treatment from fa...

TWO MINUTE WARNING!!! Daniels Tokyo bound, Clarko coaching again&customer feedback from 2021-07-12T05:14

Xavier Ellis, footy reporter Ryan Daniels and The West's sports editor Nick Rynne put two minutes on the clock for every team. 2 MINUTES FOR EVERY AFL CLUBWant to fill in for Ryan next week while ...

Good Chat - Former West Coast/Freo player&St Kilda coach Scott Watters from 2021-07-08T03:17

Chris Robinson hosts the The Hard Ball Gets - Good Chat, sitting down with a special guest every week as well as weighing up some over/unders and previewing the weekend. Scott Watters started his ...

LOOSE BALLERS - Dyl, Xav&Nick - 'Lock it in' SPECIAL from 2021-07-07T08:01:31

Dyl Buckley, Nick Rynne and Xavier Ellis link up this week for a special episode of the LOOSE BALLERS with 12 questions takeaways and predictions after round 16 of the season. Premiership favourite...

TWO MINUTE WARNING!!! Eagles troubles, Freo's future, Walters back and more from 2021-07-05T07:12

Xavier Ellis, footy reporter Ryan Daniels and The West's sports editor Nick Rynne put two minutes on the clock for every team. 2 MINUTES FOR EVERY AFL CLUBWestern Bulldogs (Start) - 7.50 West Coas...

Good Chat - Yeh Good Boy Brad Hollis&3-time All-Australian ruckman Spida Everitt from 2021-07-02T02:18

Chris Robinson is away this week but producer Josh Garlepp has stepped in with a very special Good Chat double-header. 1:00 - First up a brief chat with one of Australia's most bizarre but beloved...

LOOSE BALLERS - Xav, Ryan&Nick - COVID update SPECIAL, the hell is happening, mask mix-up&Dew's coaching future from 2021-06-30T08:04

Nick Rynne, Ryan Daniels and Xavier Ellis link up this week for Loose Ballers foe a special COVID outbreak update to make sure you're across everything that's happening. COVID update from Ryan Dani...

TWO MINUTE WARNING!!! Can Freo make the finals? Naughty Naughton and the Bulldogs' BIG win over West Coast from 2021-06-28T06:59:35

Xavier Ellis, footy reporter Ryan Daniels and The West's sports editor Nick Rynne put two minutes on the clock for every team. Every team gets two minutes on the clock, from Fremantle's chances of...

Good Chat - Former Fremantle Docker&Saint Heath Black from 2021-06-24T04:44

Chris Robinson hosts the The Hard Ball Gets - Good Chat, sitting down with a special guest every week as well as weighing up some over/unders and previewing the weekend. Heath Black went from Frem...

LOOSE BALLERS - Xav, Dyl&Nick - Xav certain Cerra bolts, stick with Teague, pod podium and more from 2021-06-23T07:58

Dyl Buckley, Nick Rynne and Xavier Ellis link up for another week of the Loose Ballers. Dyl's new digs and the podcast podium.Carlton's collapse, stick with Teague or look elsewhere? Xav is certain...

TWO MINUTE WARNING!!! Willie's back at West Coast, Cerra's future at Freo and are Essendon fun now? from 2021-06-21T07:35

Xavier Ellis, footy reporter Ryan Daniels and The West's sports editor Nick Rynne put two minutes on the clock for every team. Every team gets two minutes on the clock, from Willie Rioli's return ...

Good Chat - Fremantle Dockers great Ben Allan from 2021-06-18T04:30

Chris Robinson hosts the The Hard Ball Gets - Good Chat, sitting down with a special guest every week as well as weighing up some over/unders and previewing the weekend. Fremantle's inaugural capt...

LOOSE BALLERS - Xav, Dyl - Saint Seb v Caro, a voice for the players, Cripps contract and vape king from 2021-06-16T07:54:15

Dyl Buckley, Nick Rynne and Xavier Ellis link up for another week of the Loose Ballers. Radio warsWill Carlton's Cripps stick around? Aerobic capacity and the best on-field playersStanding up for S...

TWO MINUTE WARNING!!! West Coast's epic win, Freo youngsters stand tall from 2021-06-14T04:51

Xavier Ellis, footy reporter Ryan Daniels and The West's sports editor Nick Rynne put two minutes on the clock for every team. Every team gets two minutes on the clock, from Freo's youngsters stan...

Good Chat - Former West Coast All-Australian Phil Matera from 2021-06-10T22:00

Chris Robinson hosts the The Hard Ball Gets - Good Chat, sitting down with a special guest every week as well as weighing up some over/unders and previewing the weekend. On this week's episode, fo...

TWO MINUTE WARNING!!! Mid-season player awards grades for every AFL side from 2021-06-10T03:36:39

Xavier Ellis, footy reporter Ryan Daniels and The West's sports editor Nick Rynne put two minutes on the clock for every team. This week the boys give their MID-SEASON PLAYER AWARDS as well as a g...

LOOSE BALLERS - Xav, Dyl&Nick - Nathan Buckley's exit opens up a huge game of AFL coaching musical chairs from 2021-06-09T09:05:55

Dyl Buckley, Nick Rynne and Xavier Ellis link up for another week of the Loose Ballers. Nathan Buckley's exit from CollingwoodCarlton's Teague likely next? Who's putting their hand up for a coachin...

LOOSE BALLERS - Xav, Dyl&Nick - Mid season draft, West Coast underperforming&Dreamtime in Perth from 2021-06-02T08:37

Dyl Buckley and Xavier Ellis link up for another week of the Loose Ballers. Dyl and Xav finally squash their beefMid-season draft Big Freeze to Adelaide Oval, Dreamtime on the SwanCarlton v West Co...

TWO MINUTE WARNING!!! Worried about WCE not Nic Nat, Freo's kicking, senior players destroying and mid-season draft from 2021-05-31T06:16

Xavier Ellis, footy reporter Ryan Daniels and The West's sports editor Nick Rynne put two minutes on the clock for every team. A massive weekend of footy to unwind including, Freo's kicking, West ...

Good Chat - Former Fremantle favourite Kepler Bradley from 2021-05-28T04:53

Chris Robinson hosts the The Hard Ball Gets - Good Chat, sitting down with a special guest every week as well as weighing up some over/unders and previewing the weekend. On this week's episode, fo...

LOOSE BALLERS - Xav&Dyl - Buckley v Freo, gambling idiots need to stop and celebrating Indigenous round from 2021-05-26T08:36:13

Dyl Buckley and Xavier Ellis link up for another week of the Loose Ballers. Dyl's compliment taken the wrong way by the Purple Army.Mitch Duncan DM'd after deluded punter loses multi. Tribunal resu...

TWO MINUTE WARNING!!! Griff v Bud, West Coast's worries&Rhino's blue with Sumich from 2021-05-24T07:10

Xavier Ellis, footy reporter Ryan Daniels and The West's sports editor Nick Rynne put two minutes on the clock for every team. A massive weekend of footy to unwind including, Freo's effort, watchi...

Good Chat - Former Fremantle and Brisbane star Des Headland from 2021-05-21T06:53:19

Chris Robinson hosts the The Hard Ball Gets - Good Chat, sitting down with a special guest every week as well as weighing up some over/unders and previewing the weekend. On this week's episode, fo...

LOOSE BALLERS - Xav&Dyl - Cripps re-signs, Yeo a dormant star, interacting with AFL boards&more from 2021-05-19T07:27

Dyl Buckley and Xavier Ellis link up for another week of the Loose Ballers. Interacting with AFL board members as a C grade player (6.00)Why aren't Victorians going to the footy, is Richmond having...

TWO MINUTE WARNING!!! Cerra's worth, Darling's legacy and De Goey's from 2021-05-17T04:55:53

 Xavier Ellis, footy reporter Ryan Daniels and The West's sports editor Nick Rynne put two minutes on the clock for every team. De Goey's incident, Cerra's worth, Darling's legacy, Clarko to GWS a...

Good Chat - Footy journo Eliza Reilly on the ground in Darwin covering the Rioli trial from 2021-05-13T04:00

Chris Robinson hosts the The Hard Ball Gets - Good Chat, sitting down with a special guest every week as well as weighing up some over/unders and previewing the weekend. This week, footy scribe El...

LOOSE BALLERS - Xav&Ned - Rioli's playing future, nightclub brawls&the soft cap conundrum from 2021-05-12T05:51

Nick Rynne steps in this week for Dyl Buckley, as he and Xavier Ellis link up for another week of the Loose Ballers. Perfect timing with some big stories this week.Shai Bolton and Daniel Rioli's b...

TWO MINUTE WARNING!!! Paddy Ryder, misfiring Williams and get around Guthrie from 2021-05-10T05:46

 Xavier Ellis, footy reporter Ryan Daniels and The West's sports editor Nick Rynne put two minutes on the clock for every team. Rhino's late again and hates the Dees, Xav's angry at the world and ...

Good Chat - Former West Coast Eagle Tom Swift - Draft journey, early retirement, life after footy and more from 2021-05-06T06:30:35

Chris Robinson hosts the The Hard Ball Gets - Good Chat, sitting down with a special guest every week as well as weighing up some over/unders with a special guest of the week. This week, Robbo is ...

LOOSE BALLERS - Xav&Dyl - Long term deals, derby, McCartin defence&Higgins/Perkins from 2021-05-05T08:01

Dyl Buckley joins Xavier Ellis for another week of the Loose Ballers. The boys react to Christian Petracca's 7-year dealRound 7 favourites Reactions to Paddy McCartinYou questions and Nightclub pla...

TWO MINUTE WARNING!!! Derby debrief, disappointing Freo&WCE caught in a ridiculous beat-up from 2021-05-03T05:21

This week, Xavier Ellis, footy reporter Ryan Daniels and The West's sports editor Nick Rynne put 2 minutes on the clock for every team. Heaps to discuss after a massive derby albeit sans crowds, R...

Good Chat - Freo favourite Jason Norrish - Remembering the Dockers' first derby win, Freo's current run&PSA footy from 2021-04-29T04:15

Chris Robinson hosts the The Hard Ball Gets - Good Chat, sitting down with a special guest every week as well as weighing up some over/unders with a special guest of the week. This week, Robbo is ...

LOOSE BALLERS - Xav&Dyl - The derby deserves a prime time spot and Caleb Serong on song from 2021-04-28T08:17

Dyl Buckley joins Xavier Ellis for another week of the Loose Ballers. ANZAC day game delivers and Bucks under the pump.The derby should get a prime time spot. Nightclub players of the week - Darcy ...

TWO MINUTE WARNING!!! LOCKDOWN POD - Did Rhino beat Nic Nat in 1 on 1, worried for West Coast, Freo flying and YOUR questions from 2021-04-26T05:05

This week, Xavier Ellis, footy reporter Ryan Daniels and The West's sports editor Nick Rynne put 2 minutes on the clock for every team. AUDIO UPDATEDThe boys are in lockdown but that won't stop th...

Good Chat - Brent Staker - NEW NAME/TIME - The mid 2000 West Coast era, AFLW coaching, the Barry Hall hit and a love for Brisbane from 2021-04-22T05:05

Chris Robinson hosts the The Hard Ball Gets - Good Chat, sitting down with a special guest every week as well as weighing up some over/unders with a special guest of the week. This week, Robbo is ...

LOOSE BALLERS - Xav&Dyl - Freo the 2nd best young crop, belief in the Dees?, Q&A and nightclub player of the week from 2021-04-21T08:28

Dyl Buckley joins Xavier Ellis for another week of the Loose Ballers. Freo's Adam Cerra, Blues' Cripps, do they stay?Nathan Jones is a bald beast Q&A Nightclub player of the week - Hugh McCluggage ...

TWO MINUTE WARNING!!! NEW TIME - Cripps' worth?, your questions, migraine Mundy, Eagles and more from 2021-04-19T05:28

This week, Xavier Ellis, footy reporter Ryan Daniels and The West's sports editor Nick Rynne put 2 minutes on the clock for every team. New time slot and a new feature this Monday, we integrate YO...

TWO MINUTE WARNING!!! Nic Nat useless?!, Freo's Lobb straight in if fit&Ryan now part of WA's biggest rivalry, from 2021-04-15T06:36

This week, Xavier Ellis, footy reporter Ryan Daniels and The West's sports editor Nick Rynne put 2 minutes on the clock for every team. Adelaide through to the Western Bulldogs, every team hit inc...

LOOSE BALLERS - Xav&Dyl - Bad investment tips from the boys, round four results and Xav the on-field punting messenger from 2021-04-14T08:10:21

Dyl Buckley joins Xavier Ellis for another week of the Loose Ballers. Dyl's crypto tips and Xav's nightmare investmentRound four takeaways The Hawks had a horse in race in Ballarat and Xav was the ...

Monday Mad Scramble - Sir Swamp Thing - Favourite stats, Eagles&Dockers in rare air, weekend standouts and much more from 2021-04-12T04:45

Chris Robinson hosts the Monday Mad Scramble, taking a look at what’s happened in the weekend of footy, what’s to come, and weighing up some over/unders with a special guest of the week. This week...

TWO MINUTE WARNING!!! Tim Kelly transformed, Xav feels Freo's fury, Tigers' red flag&more from 2021-04-08T03:42

This week, Xavier Ellis, footy reporter Ryan Daniels and The West's sports editor Nick Rynne put 2 minutes on the clock for every team. Adelaide through to the Western Bulldogs, every team hit inc...

LOOSE BALLERS - Xav&Dyl - Dyl sinking on GWS ship, concussion, confident Swan&Xav threatened on Insta from 2021-04-07T08:32

Dyl Buckley joins Xavier Ellis for another week of the Loose Ballers. Dyl and Xav's bet on whether the GWS Giants play finalsThe truth about game fines Sydney singing and the youngsters looking con...

Monday Mad Scramble - Jordan McArdle - Round 3 winners, Shuey/Freo the losers&which WA youngsters to keep an eye on from 2021-04-05T05:05

Chris Robinson hosts the Monday Mad Scramble, taking a look at what’s happened in the weekend of footy, what’s to come, and weighing up some over/unders with a special guest of the week. This week...

TWO MINUTE WARNING!!! Sorry Tex, are Shuey and Allen in for WCE? and MUCH more from 2021-04-01T07:22

This week, Xavier Ellis, footy reporter Ryan Daniels and The West's Chris Robinson put two minutes on the clock for every team in the comp after round one. Adelaide through to the Western Bulldogs...

LOOSE BALLERS - Xav Ellis and Dyl Buckley return for 2021!!! from 2021-03-31T06:11

Dyl Buckley joins Xavier Ellis for another week of the Loose Ballers. GWS Giants v Fremantle - worst game in yearsWhat the hell is happening at the Giants Winless wonders - Which list would you mos...

Monday Mad Scramble - Former West Coast and Carlton wing Callum Chambers from 2021-03-29T05:06

Chris Robinson hosts the Monday Mad Scramble, taking a look at what’s happened in the weekend of footy, what’s to come, and weighing up some over/unders with a special guest of the week. This week...

TWO MINUTE WARNING!!! Eagles underrated, the singing Swans, Grundy underwhelming and the Ross Lyon Cup from 2021-03-25T05:47

This week, Xavier Ellis, footy reporter Ryan Daniels and sport editor Nick Rynne put two minutes on the clock for every team in the comp after round one. Adelaide through to the Western Bulldogs, ...

Monday Mad Scramble - Round 1 wrap - Upsets, dominant draftees and all the early talking points after the AFL's first week from 2021-03-22T05:02

Chris Robinson hosts the Monday Mad Scramble, taking a look at what’s happened in the weekend of footy, what’s to come, and weighing up some over/unders with a special guest of the week. This week...

TWO MINUTE WARNING!! OVERS-UNDERS 2021 EDITION from 2021-03-15T05:51

The boys are back to give their predictions for each club for the AFL season 2021. Nick Rynne, Ryan Daniels and Xav Ellis give an over or under for the bookie's tip for each AFL team's regular sea...

Xav's genuine A-Graders: The 2021 edition from 2021-03-12T06:40

For the third straight year, Xavier Ellis gives his official list of  A-GRADERS for the 2021 season. The Hawthorn premiership player Ellis outlines the 27 players who made the cut.Did your favouri...

FIVE MINUTE WARNING!!! Season preview part three - PORT, RIC, STK, SYD, WCE, WB from 2021-03-08T05:06

The Hard Ball Gets crew are back for the 2021 season opening with a special three-part podcast previewing each side for the upcoming year. Hawthorn premiership player Xavier Ellis, Footy reporter ...

FIVE MINUTE WARNING!!! Season preview part two - Geelong to North Melbourne from 2021-03-03T20:00

WE ARE BACK!!! The Hard Ball Gets crew are back for the 2021 season opening with a special three-part podcast previewing each side for the upcoming year.Hawthorn premiership player Xavier Ellis, F...

FIVE MINUTE WARNING!!! WE'RE BACK!! Season preview part one - Adelaide to Fremantle from 2021-03-01T09:38

WE ARE BACK!!! The Hard Ball Gets crew are back for the 2021 season opening with a special three-part podcast previewing each side for the upcoming year.Hawthorn premiership player Xavier Ellis, F...

Fast and the Curious - When Aus legend Mitchell Johnson almost knocked out Kevin Pietersen from 2021-01-14T04:51

If you're missing the Hard Ball Gets lads, check out Fast and the Curious with fast bowling legend Mitchell Johnson and cricket scribe Bonnie Raynor.

Here's a taste of this week's pod, whe...

NEW CRICKET POD! Mitchell Johnson has the perfect summer pod companion for all forms of the game from 2020-12-16T05:38

NEW CRICKET POD TRAILER | The Fast and the Curious brings you one of the most intimidating fast bowlers in Australian history Mitchell Johnson and an up-and-coming cricket journalist with unparalle...

Monday Mad Scramble - Recent West Coast retiree Will Schofield - WAFL, Eagles, trade hate & much more from 2020-11-17T07:38

Chris Robinson hosts the Monday Mad Scramble, taking a look at what’s happened in the weekend of footy, what’s to come, and weighing up some over/unders with a special guest of the week.

T...

TWO MINUTE WARNING!!! Trade period winners & losers from 2020-11-13T08:30

In what could possibly be the final episode of the season (but probably not), Nick Rynne. Xavier Ellis and Ryan Daniels spend two minutes on each teams' ins and outs through the 2020 AFL trade peri...

LOOSE BALLERS - Xav & Dyl - EVERY TRADE, Diamond wants NM job, 2m Peter, Giants high on Hogan & the last dominos to fall from 2020-11-10T09:10

Dyl Buckley joins Xavier Ellis for another week of the Loose Ballers.
Former Diamonds coach Lisa Alexander wants the Roos job
Trade talk heats up - Every single trade so far and what's to c...

Monday Mad Scramble: The West's Mark Duffield on all things trade, including Witherden, Cameron, Hickey, Blakely & more from 2020-11-09T06:07:51

Chris Robinson hosts the Monday Mad Scramble, taking a look at what’s happened in the weekend of footy, what’s to come, and weighing up some over/unders with a special guest of the week.

T...

TWO MINUTE WARNING!!! TRADE PERIOD - Hogan, Pies on fire, Dodoro's delusion and a couple Cats looking westward from 2020-11-05T06:46

This week, Xavier Ellis, reporter Ryan Daniels fresh from the QLD hub and The West sport editor Nick Rynne dive right into trade time giving you at least TWO MINUTES on EVERY AFL SIDE DURING THIS T...

LOOSE BALLERS - Xav & Dyl - Trade time, Menegola the missing piece for Cameron, McGovern's greener pastures & Hogan for the Coleman from 2020-11-04T09:35:37

Dyl Buckley joins Xavier Ellis for another week of the Loose Ballers.
Trade time - Cameron, Hogan, Saad, Williams and a heap of roughies for your Tuesday
List manager liaisons- Xav and Dyl ...

Monday Mad Scramble: AFL Trade Radio's Julian de Stoop - Hogan, Cameron, Brown and WA clubs trade options from 2020-11-02T03:32

Chris Robinson hosts the Monday Mad Scramble, taking a look at what’s happened in the weekend of footy, what’s to come, and weighing up some over/unders with a special guest of the week.

T...

TWO MINUTE WARNING!!! TRADE FEVER - Lions roaring for Daniher, Hogan's fit and a heap of more trades from 2020-10-29T08:51:55

This week, Xavier Ellis, reporter Ryan Daniels in the Queensland hub and The West sport editor Nick Rynne dive right into trade time giving you at least TWO MINUTES on EVERY AFL SIDE

Neale...

LOOSE BALLERS - Xav & Dyl - Dusty, ditch the night GF, Brownlow value & trade talk from 2020-10-27T07:13:13

Dyl Buckley joins Xavier Ellis for another week of the Loose Ballers.
Grand final review 5.00
The night GF should be a one time thing 7.00
Dangerfield's starting position 10.00
Shor...

Monday Mad Scramble: Richmond great Matthew Richardson - Tiger's legacy, Dusty, night GF's & much, much more from 2020-10-26T08:26:12

Chris Robinson hosts the Monday Mad Scramble, taking a look at what’s happened in the weekend of footy, what’s to come, and weighing up some over/unders with a special guest of the week.

T...

TWO MINUTE WARNING!!! Norm Smith favourites, Roos' coaching spot, Hogan's playing future & more from 2020-10-22T06:54:19

This week, Xavier Ellis, reporter Ryan Daniels in the Queensland hub and The West sport editor Nick Rynne dive right into the issues of the week in footy and the grand final weekend ahead.

Listen

LOOSE BALLERS - Xav & Dyl - Hawk & Jez to share a forwardline, Mitchell for NM job, GF tips & trade targets from 2020-10-20T08:00

Dyl Buckley joins Xavier Ellis for another week of the Loose Ballers.
Longterm contracts, players yes but clubs... not so much 3.00
Brownlow, GOTY and MOTY wash-up 10.00
North Melbourne...

Monday Mad Scramble: Fremantle great Michael Barlow - Neale's origin story, prelim wash-up & how to deal with GF build-up from 2020-10-19T03:51

Chris Robinson hosts the Monday Mad Scramble, taking a look at what’s happened in the weekend of footy, what’s to come, and weighing up some over/unders with a special guest of the week.

T...

TWO MINUTE WARNING!!! Cripps stays, de Goey's real worth, Freo's 2 trade targets & Eagles list quick fire from 2020-10-15T07:20

This week, Xavier Ellis, reporter Ryan Daniels in the Queensland hub and The West sport editor Nick Rynne dive right into the issues of the week in footy and the prelim weekend ahead.

Trad...

LOOSE BALLERS - Xav & Dyl - Don't mind Tiger's energy, Selwood's 10th prelim, fishing trips & NM to Tassie from 2020-10-13T07:09

Dyl Buckley joins Xavier Ellis for another week of the Loose Ballers.
Nothing wrong with how Tigers play 4.00
De Goey and the Pies, being a Collingwood favourite 9.00
Xav and Dyl's impr...

Monday Mad Scramble: West Coast great Andrew Embley - Best non-Norm performances, prelim build-up and JK to play until 35! from 2020-10-12T03:52:14

Chris Robinson hosts the Monday Mad Scramble, taking a look at what’s happened in the weekend of footy, what’s to come, and weighing up some over/unders with a special guest of the week.

T...

TWO MINUTE WARNING!!! We called it - Joe Daniher to the Lions, Pies' premiership & Eagles/Freo wash up from 2020-10-08T07:52

This week, Xavier Ellis, reporter Ryan Daniels in the Queensland hub and The West sport editor Nick Rynne dive right into the issues of the week in footy.

Xav backs the Pies to win it all,...

LOOSE BALLERS - Xav & Dyl - Life in lockdown, Xav's response, finals fever from 2020-10-06T08:57

Dyl Buckley joins Xavier Ellis for another week of the Loose Ballers.
Xav talks through his weekend - (4.00)
Finals fever, breaking down 4 classic match-ups (7.30)
Fines and grand final...

Monday Mad Scramble: Huge WEEK 1 wash-up, where to from here West Coast, tips and over/under Cox can back it up from 2020-10-05T06:08:23

Chris Robinson hosts the Monday Mad Scramble, taking a look at what’s happened in the weekend of footy, what’s to come, and weighing up the over/under of some of the game’s big talking points.
...

TWO MINUTE WARNING!!! Word from the hub, chasing Bennell and West Coast's Mt Rushmore from 2020-10-01T09:00

This week, Xavier Ellis, reporter Ryan Daniels in the Queensland hub and The West sport editor Nick Rynne add to the build-up for week one of the finals.

Hub mayhem, Bennell/Hogan, Pies v ...

LOOSE BALLERS - Xav & Dyl - Being within club scandals, Williams worth, finals picks and our all NEW 'storytime' from 2020-09-29T10:59

Dyl Buckley joins Xavier Ellis for the second round of the Loose Ballers.
What it's like being in the middle of a club scandal (4.00)
Zac Williams - what's his worth? Star or not? (10.00) Listen

Monday Mad Scramble: Each side's week 1 finals barometer, Bennell's career and more over/under from 2020-09-28T08:08

NEW HARD BALL GETS POD - THE MONDAY MAD SCRAMBLE

Chris Robinson hosts the Monday Mad Scramble, where we look to make sense of what’s happened in the weekend of footy, what’s to come, and w...

TWO MINUTE WARNING!!! AA, MVP, NAB, do players even watch games? Hub-date and trade talk! from 2020-09-24T07:40

This week, Xavier Ellis, reporter Ryan Daniels in the Queensland hub and The West sport editor Nick Rynne break down each team in ladder order.

Word from the hub, awards night, Neale over ...

LOOSE BALLERS - Xavier Ellis & Dyl Buckley - HBG'S HUGE NEW POD! from 2020-09-22T07:48

A huge IN for Hard Ball Gets AFL show with Dyl Buckley joining Xavier Ellis for an all new podcast called the LOOSE BALLERS.
The truth behind delist meetings and role player contract 'negotiati...

NEW POD ALERT!! The Monday Mad Scramble with Chris Robinson from 2020-09-21T04:26

NEW HARD BALL GETS POD - THE MONDAY MAD SCRAMBLE

Chris Robinson hosts the Monday Mad Scramble, where we look to make sense of what’s happened in the weekend of footy, what’s to come, and w...

TWO MINUTE WARNING!!! Finals fight, Eagles v Caro Wilson, Stephen Hill, the Hoff & big dog Barrett from 2020-09-18T05:52

This week, Xavier Ellis is joined by Ryan Daniels from deep within the Queensland AFL hub and Josh Garlepp is in for The West's sports editor Nick Rynne.

Carlton's dream addition for Cripp...

TWO MINUTE WARNING!!! Tom Hawkins 4 league MVP, Dons going nowhere and the Eagles premiership hopes from 2020-09-10T09:07:10

This week, Xavier Ellis is joined by Ryan Daniels from deep within the Queensland AFL hub and Josh Garlepp is in for The West's sports editor Nick Rynne.

Ryan gives an update from hub land...

The AFL's middle finger to WA, hamstrung Shuey & the unhappy Hawks from 2020-09-02T07:01

Nick Rynne, Xavier Ellis and Ryan Daniels are back this week with Daniels deep into Queensland hub life, and rather than our normal Two Minute Warning, the guys had a debrief after a tumultuous few...

TWO MINUTE WARNING!!! Are AFL reporters flogs?, PORT CAN'T WIN & Mundy > Cripps from 2020-08-26T06:36:32

Nick Rynne, Xavier Ellis and Ryan Daniels are back in person for the last time for a while as Daniels prepares to follow the WA clubs into the Queensland hub. 

For this week's 2 minute war...

TWO MINUTE WARNING!!! Premiership favourites & the inside word on Perth's GF chances from 2020-08-19T06:26:38

Nick Rynne, Xavier Ellis and Ryan Daniels are back and firing before round 13 as Rhino plans for another hub stay in Queensland and the trio give out the inside word on WA's GF hopes.

2 mi...

TWO MINUTE WARNING!!! Anyone know what round is it? from 2020-08-12T07:53

Nick Rynne, Xavier Ellis and Ryan Daniels are as confused as you are as to what round it is, but footy doesn't stop in 2020!

Geelong Cat Sam Menegola's Brownlow chances, Xav's insight into...

TWO MINUTE WARNING!!! Tip of the cap and needs to lift from 2020-08-05T05:51:04

Nick Rynne, Xavier Ellis and Ryan Daniels look at one player from each club who should get a pat on the back and one who needs to lift in the back-end of the season.

Follow the show on Ins...

TWO MINUTE WARNING!!!! The mid-season gradings from 2020-07-29T12:56:17

Nick Rynne, Xavier Ellis and the quarantined and very sore Ryan Daniels delve into every club's grade at the midway(ish) point of the season. 

Follow the show on Instagram and Twitter @har...

TWO MINUTE WARNING!!! Every club's best trade asset from 2020-07-24T03:55:25

Nick Rynne, Xavier Ellis and the quarantined and very sore Ryan Daniels delve into every club's best trade piece for the end of the year.

Follow the show on Instagram and Twitter @hardball...

TWO MINUTE WARNING!!! The round seven takes from 2020-07-17T05:32:40

Nick Rynne, Xavier Ellis and the quatantined Ryan Daniels kick around the big issues of the week, with two minutes on every team.

Topics this round include:
The Crouch brother trade va...

Izak Rankine. Boy oh boy Izak Rankine. from 2020-07-13T12:50:13

Xavier Ellis and Nick Rynne take a look at the news after round six of the AFL season. 
Footy's messiah appearing on the Gold Coast.
Geelong moving into genuine contender category.
Stat...

TWO MINUTE WARNING!!! Best players in five years' time from 2020-07-08T04:35:07

Nick Rynne, Xavier Ellis and the hub lord Ryan Daniels kick around the best player on each team in five years' time.

Follow the show on Instagram and Twitter @hardballgetsafl and hit up th...

Macho men, Vexit, and the Brisbane bus from 2020-07-06T12:44:46

Xavier Ellis and Nick Rynne take a look at the news after round five of the AFL season. Topics include:

The pile-on on the players who didn't leave Victoria.

How the Suns should h...

TWO MINUTE WARNING!!!! The round five takes!!! from 2020-07-01T06:51

Nick Rynne, Xavier Ellis and the hub lord Ryan Daniels thrash out the big issues ahead of round five.

Two minutes on the clock. Every team covered.
Why did Ben Brown give up the mark?<...

TWO MINUTE WARNING!!!! The round four takes!! from 2020-06-24T06:37:01

Nick Rynne, Xavier Ellis and the hub lord Ryan Daniels thrash out the big issues ahead of round four.

Two minutes on the clock. Every team covered.

Follow the show on Instagram an...

TWO MINUTE WARNING!!!!!! The round three takes!!! from 2020-06-17T11:46:08

Nick Rynne, Xavier Ellis and special guest (slash last-minute replacement) Josh Garlepp thrash out the big issues ahead of round three.

Two minutes on the clock. Every team covered.
Listen

TWO MINUTE WARNING!!!!! The round two takes!!! from 2020-06-10T05:58:42

Xavier Ellis, Nick Rynne and Ryan Daniels and the TWO MINUTE WARNING are back because FOOTY IS BACK!!!!  

Two minutes on each team, including:
Rhino's shock Sydney Brownlow tip
Pun...

Xav's genuine A-Graders: 2020 edition from 2020-06-07T20:00

They're the elite of the elite. The undisputed best in the competition. And apparently there's always exactly 27 of them.

Xavier Ellis reveals his 2020 list of the AFL's genuine A-Graders....

Joey D, handy draws and questionable court attire from 2020-05-27T08:20:23

Are you allowed to wear long skins on a social basketball court? That's just one of the big issues addressed as premiership Hawk Xavier Ellis, Ryan Daniels and Nick Rynne check in on:
Joe Danih...

We've got a date and somebody got stabbed from 2020-05-20T07:13:02

The countdown is on. The hub and travel situations are becoming clearer. Footballers are running on ovals, kicking footballs. And oh yeah, somebody got stabbed.

Premiership Hawk Xavier Ell...

Warren Tredrea ... GOOD or GREAT? from 2020-05-18T05:00:08

He's a legend in South Australia and arguably well underrated outside of that. This might seem like a dumb conversation, but we're having it anyway.

How do you remember Warren Tredrea?
Listen

Luke Ball ... GOOD or GREAT? from 2020-05-13T15:19

They are some of the better-known players in the game, but did they make the grade as a true great? Nick Rynne, Xavier Ellis and Ryan Daniels make their arguments, one player at a time.

Lu...

Stephen Milne ... GOOD or GREAT? from 2020-05-11T12:23:25

They are some of the better-known players in the game, but did they make the grade as a true great? Nick Rynne, Xavier Ellis and Ryan Daniels make their arguments, one player at a time.

St...

The absolute state of it from 2020-05-07T07:25:38

We're back. Sorry about that. 

After not being able to get their act together for a couple of weeks, Xavier Ellis, Nick Rynne and Ryan Daniels have finally returned ... to the same place t...

Peter Bell ... GOOD or GREAT? from 2020-04-15T13:43:47

They are some of the better-known players in the game, but did they make the grade as a true great? Nick Rynne, Xavier Ellis and Ryan Daniels make their arguments, one player at a time.

Pe...

Corey Enright ... GOOD or GREAT? (Hear us out) from 2020-04-12T07:16

They are some of the better-known players in the game, but where is their place in history once they call time on their careers? Nick Rynne, Xavier Ellis and Ryan Daniels make their pick, good or g...

Trent Cotchin ... GOOD or GREAT? from 2020-04-01T07:46

They are some of the better-known players in the game, but where is their place in history once they call time on their careers? Nick Rynne, Xavier Ellis and Ryan Daniels make their pick, good or g...

What are we meant to do now? from 2020-03-23T06:50:04

The AFL world has stopped turning. What comes next, nobody knows.

Nick Rynne and Xavier Ellis try to make sense of the most extraordinary week in the AFL's history, including:
What the...

TWO MINUTE WARNING!!!!! The round one takes you beauty!!! from 2020-03-19T08:33:56

Xavier Ellis, Nick Rynne and Ryan Daniels are back because FOOTY IS BACK!!!!  

Two minutes on each team, including:
The breakout Blue of 2020
What are we expecting from Max King? Listen

FootyRhino Fantasy - A frantic last-minute guide from 2020-03-18T12:50

Footy is actually happening!!! The FootyRhino, Ryan Daniels, is here to help you with your last-minute decisions.

The Hard Ball Gets AFL Show is brought to you by Mazda. 

See omny...

We could actually have a season without footy from 2020-03-16T05:23:43

The AFL world is in an uncertain state. Fans, players, clubs, ex-players - everyone is feeling the pinch as COVID-19 wreaks havoc on sport. 

Nick Rynne and Xavier Ellis take a look at wher...

TWO MINUTE WARNING!!!! The over/under edition from 2020-03-11T06:46

Can you call it an annual event if you do it for two years in a row? Xavier Ellis, Nick Rynne and Ryan Daniels are back with the Over/Under for every team in the AFL.

Follow the show on In...

All-Stars, Marsh standouts and red vests from 2020-03-05T05:54:20

Xavier Ellis, Ryan Daniels and Nick Rynne are back suddenly finding things to talk about with the season about to get underway.
This episode they touch on:
The future of Origin
Who's ge...

FootyRhino Fantasy - Most intriguing Marsh Series players from 2020-02-22T03:17

It's getting serious now! The FootyRhino himself, Ryan Daniels, and Grant Fenn are back for season 2020 to help guide your fantasy team on the journey that is playing fantasy football.

Thi...

TWO MINUTE WARNING!!! Players to watch in the pre-season series from 2020-02-19T05:43:05

We're back!!! After a flood of requests from their adoring fans (at least three people on Twitter) Xavier Ellis, Ryan Daniels and Nick Rynne are back in the studio for the second season of your new...

The trades were a fizzer and the teams we're excited about for 2020 | Ep.89 from 2019-10-22T09:05:09

The trade period has been and gone without much to write home about. Nick Rynne and Xavier Ellis return to talk about which players who changed clubs will actually have an impact, plus the three te...

TWO MINUTE TRADE TABLE!!!!! Daniher, Kelly, Hill, Papley and more | Ep.88 from 2019-10-07T09:04:29

We're back! The boring grand final is over and the boring start to the trade period has begun! Nick Rynne and Xavier Ellis go over the trades that are on the table leading into one of the (eventual...

Toby Greene is in a GF and you should be excited | Ep.87 from 2019-09-23T07:45:51

Xavier Ellis is somewhere in the middle of the desert, so this week Chris Robinson and Nathan Schmook are filling in alongside Nick Rynne as we count down to the decider.

This episode, the...

TWO MINUTE WARNING!!! How does every team get better? | Ep.86 from 2019-09-18T07:38:29

Xavier Ellis, Nick Rynne and Ryan Daniels are back, spending two minutes on every team in the AFL.

This week the question is simple: How do they get better?

The Hard Ball Gets AFL...

Stop hating on Toby, and the other trade West Coast should make | Ep.85 from 2019-09-16T06:08:11

It's down to four. Xavier Ellis and Nick Rynne are back after a hell of a week in the AFL.

This week on the show, they discuss:
Why Toby Greene should get off... again.
Why Geelong...

TWO MINUTE WARNING!!!! The first-round final takes | Ep.84 from 2019-09-11T05:22:25

Xavier Ellis, Nick Rynne and this time Chris Robinson hit the pod to debate one topic on each team with two minutes on the clock.

This week's points include:
The ominous Joe Daniher co...

Ruckmen are important, somebody tell Geelong | Ep.83 from 2019-09-09T04:08:56

Xavier Ellis and Nick Rynne hit the podwaves after the first round of finals have been run and done.

This week on the show, they discuss:
Why Toby Greene should get off.
The wash-u...

TWO MINUTE WARNING!!! The actual first week of finals | Ep.82 from 2019-09-04T08:15:35

Xavier Ellis, Nick Rynne and Ryan Daniels to debate one topic on each team with two minutes on the clock.

This week's topics include:
Adelaide's full club review.
A North Melbourne...

10 things that pissed us right off | Ep.81 from 2019-09-02T07:56:32

Xavier Ellis and Nick Rynne are back after a weekend of NO FOOTY! If that got you angry, you're not alone, so we've rolled out every item that pissed us off this footy season.

Follow the s...

TWO MINUTE WARNING!!! Finals Week 1 | Ep.80 from 2019-08-28T16:22:50

Xavier Ellis, Ryan Daniels and Joel Satatsis discuss every team including those that missed finals in 2019. Covering all the big topics from Max Gawn being the Dees' next captain to Brodie Grundy's...

Picking the All-Australian 22 | Ep.79 from 2019-08-27T06:00

The squad of 40 is out, so who makes the 22? Nick Rynne and Xavier Ellis make their selections - which we can almost guarantee will not be the same picks the panel ends up making.

Follow t...

The five best players of the home-and-away season | Ep.78 from 2019-08-26T11:15:09

Xavier Ellis and Nick Rynne pick their five best players of the home-and-away season, with a few surprises in the mix.

Follow the show on Instagram and Twitter @hardballgetsafl and hit up ...

FootyRhino Fantasy - It all comes down to this | Ep.77 from 2019-08-22T15:03:38

The FootyRhino Ryan Daniels and Grant Fenn are back to guide you into the biggest week in fantasy football.


Follow the show on Instagram and Twitter @hardballgetsafl and hit up the ho...

TWO MINUTE WARNING!!! The over-unders revisited | Ep.76 from 2019-08-21T11:03:42

Xavier Ellis, Nick Rynne and Ryan Daniels re-visit their over-under predictions from the start of the season, and discuss how things went right or wrong for every team.

The Hard Ball Gets ...

The Ross Lyon emergency pod | Ep.75 from 2019-08-20T10:40:12

One of footy's most talked-about coaches is back on the market after Fremantle made the decision to sack Ross Lyon.

Where does he go from here, who replaced him at Freo, and what does it d...

The mini-finals, rookie of the year and most improved | Ep.74 from 2019-08-19T10:23:01

Xavier Ellis and Nick Rynne are back on deck having a look at a big round of footy, and looking at some of the award winners for the season.

This week on the show, they discuss:
What w...

FootyRhino Fantasy - The business end | Ep.73 from 2019-08-16T01:24:42

The FootyRhino Ryan Daniels and Joel Saratsis are back with finals heating up.


Follow the show on Instagram and Twitter @hardballgetsafl and hit up the host on Twitter @FootyRhino. Listen

TWO MINUTE WARNING!!! Paying tribute to Polly and the round 21 takes | Ep.72 from 2019-08-14T07:20:16

Xavier Ellis, Nick Rynne and Ryan Daniels to debate one topic on each team with two minutes on the clock.

This week's topics include:
Who Adelaide should keep and who they should move....

Bombers balls it up, Clarko takes the cake and the footy Test XI | Ep.71 from 2019-08-12T06:28:24

Xavier Ellis and Nick Rynne are back on deck kicking around the round 21 talking points.

This week on the show, they discuss:
Essendon cooking it on the eve of the finals.
Darcy Fo...

FootyRhino Fantasy - Things are getting serious now | Ep.70 from 2019-08-08T09:38:18

The FootyRhino Ryan Daniels and Grant Fenn are back with finals either in the second week or just beginning.


Follow the show on Instagram and Twitter @hardballgetsafl and hit up the h...

TWO MINUTE WARNING!!! The round 20 takes | Ep.69 from 2019-08-07T10:58:59

Xavier Ellis, Nick Rynne and Ryan Daniels to debate one topic on each team with two minutes on the clock.

This week's topics include:
Brodie Grundy's next contract.
Potential Joe D...

Trade rumours and making a case for the final two spots in the eight | Ep.68 from 2019-08-05T08:22:48

Xavier Ellis and Nick Rynne are back on deck kicking around the round 20 talking points.

This week on the show, they discuss:
Two fresh reports on the AFL trade period.
Guards of h...

TWO MINUTE WARNING!!! The round 19 takes | Ep.67 from 2019-07-31T10:15:15

Xavier Ellis, Nick Rynne and Ryan Daniels to debate one topic on each team with two minutes on the clock.

This week's topics include:
The best young cores in the competition.
Natha...

Tigers purr, Freo's draft misses and a footy mailbag | Ep.66 from 2019-07-29T06:49:23

Xavier Ellis and Nick Rynne are back on deck kicking around the round 19 talking points.

This week on the show, they discuss:
Coaching appointments and why the caretakers may not be as...

FootyRhino Fantasy - The awards roll on after round 18 | Ep.65 from 2019-07-25T11:36:59

The FootyRhino Ryan Daniels and Grant Fenn are back with their weekly fantasy awards, plus 'Keeper Corner'.


Follow the show on Instagram and Twitter @hardballgetsafl and hit up the ho...

TWO MINUTE WARNING!!! The round 18 takes | Ep.64 from 2019-07-24T08:55:53

Xavier Ellis Nick Rynne and Ryan Daniels to debate one topic on each team with two minutes on the clock.

This week's topics include:
Ross Lyon again.
The move Adelaide should consi...

Three who have surprised and three who have disappointed | Ep.63 from 2019-07-23T07:28:43

Xavier Ellis and Nick Rynne list three players who have pleasantly surprised this season and three who have disappointed, with some special mentions thrown in.

Follow the show on Instagram...

FootyRhino Fantasy - the round 17 awards | Ep.62 from 2019-07-18T22:00

The FootyRhino Ryan Daniels and Grant Fenn are back with their weekly fantasy awards, plus 'Keeper Corner'.


Follow the show on Instagram and Twitter @hardballgetsafl and hit up the ho...

TWO MINUTE WARNING!!! The round 17 takes | Ep.61 from 2019-07-17T06:45:33

Xavier Ellis and Nick Rynne are joined by Ryan Daniels to debate one topic on each team with two minutes on the clock.

This week's topics include:
Wayne Carey's trading prowess.
Da...

The Lions can win the flag and why Coniglio's injury changes everything | Ep.60 from 2019-07-14T22:00

Xavier Ellis and Nick Rynne, joined again by bartender extraordinaire Jake Colvin, are here to take a look at round 17, which saw some teams cement their rising status and others make us even more ...

FootyRhino Fantasy - The one without the FootyRhino | Ep.59 from 2019-07-11T23:00

The FootyRhino, Ryan Daniels, is not here.

So it's up to Grant Fenn and Joel Saratsis to guide us on your weekly fantasy journey. May God help us all.

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TWO MINUTE WARNING!!! The round 16 takes | Ep.58 from 2019-07-10T11:04:17

Xavier Ellis and Nick Rynne are joined by Chris Robinson to debate one topic on each team with two minutes on the clock.

This week's topics include:
Eddie Betts' shocking and frighteni...

There's a new premiership favourite in town | Ep.57 from 2019-07-07T23:00

Xavier Ellis and Nick Rynne, joined this week by bartender extraordinaire Jake Colvin, are here to take a look at round 16, a round which cemented some long-held beliefs and offered a few curveball...

FootyRhino Fantasy - Welcome to Keeper Corner | Ep.56 from 2019-07-04T11:59:33

The FootyRhino Ryan Daniels and Grant Fenn are back with their weekly fantasy awards, plus a brand new segment in 'Keeper Corner'.


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TWO MINUTE WARNING!!! The round 15 takes | Ep.55 from 2019-07-03T08:49:22

The FootyRhino Ryan Daniels is BACK, joining Xavier Ellis and Nick Rynne to debate one topic on each team with two minutes on the clock.

This week's topics include:
If Brodie Grundy ha...

Eric Hipwood is on track and a Rising Star candidate is being forgotten | Ep.54 from 2019-07-01T09:14:36

Xavier Ellis and Nick Rynne are back on deck after a crazy nine games which could yet shake up the title race.

This week on the show, they discuss:
A round which challenged everything ...