We are back this week for some dross for your ear drums!

We waffle on about how the boys are performing on the track (The Swans this is) sitting pretty at the top of the AFL ladder. Then fumble our way through a bit of Life Chat, The State Of Origin game coming up as well as how the one and only Tom Papleys horses are going, as well as how the now lead Jack Dickens stable is going at Mornington.

Sit back and relax, here's 37 minutes of unfiltered entertainment for you this Wednesday afternoon that hopefully doesn't give you Tinnitus.

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The boys are back in town with Dicko, Paps & Pratty talking dribble without a filter this week on The Early Crow! 🐓🔥 From AFL headlines to global sport and the ponies, there’s plenty doing — and as always, it’s strong opinions, sharp takes and proper banter throughout.

👇 In this episode:
Pratty, Dicko & Paps kick things off with Tom’s 200th, reflecting on the milestone and what it means in the current landscape of the AFL where longevity at the top level is becoming harder to maintain.

The spotlight then shifts to the Sydney Swans, who are starting to look seriously dangerous with dominant wins over the West Coast Eagles and Gold Coast. Ball movement, forward efficiency and overall system look to be clicking early — and the boys break down whether this is the real deal or just a hot start.

Across the league, it’s all eyes on Gather Round, which continues to grow as one of the marquee weekends on the AFL calendar. The crew dive into the atmosphere, key results and what it means for momentum across the competition.

Globally, The Masters takes centre stage with Rory McIlroy making serious noise again. The conversation turns to whether he’s finally cracked it mentally at Augusta and if a back-to-back push is on the cards as he chases that elusive Green Jacket to complete the career Grand Slam.

On the racing front, it’s all about Day 2 of The Championships, with elite-level racing out of Sydney delivering big performances, key takeaways and future betting angles. As always, the boys look to find where the edge is heading into the coming weeks.

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🎙️ The Early Crow Podcast – Episode 88 | Jumper Preso To The Big Thicky

We’re back for another big week on The Early Crow! 🐓🔥 Footy is in full swing, the NRL is heating up and we’re heading into one of the biggest weekends on the racing calendar.

Plenty to unpack across AFL, NRL and the ponies — with strong takes, form breakdowns and a few angles you won’t hear elsewhere.

👇 In this episode:
• Sydney Swans: Charlie Curnow’s debut for the club, who’s improved, how the boys looked across Round 0 & Round 1, plus a look ahead to this week’s clash against Hawthorn
• Around the AFL: The Doggies are airborne, Adelaide are flying and the Roos are on the rise — plus everything else catching our eye across the comp
• NRL: Where are Manly really at? Storm & Panthers continue to set the standard, the Broncos need a response and Paps is very bullish on the Rabbitohs at their current premiership price
• Eyes On Ponies: A massive weekend headlined by the Golden Slipper — are the colts or fillies ahead, and is it Sydney form vs Melbourne form? Plus a strong push for a runner heading toward the Sires

⏱️ Chapters:
0:00 – Intro
02:39 – All Things Sydney Swans
24:32 – Rest Of AFL
29:15 – Rubga League
36:02 – Eyes On Ponies

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Welcome back to The Early Crow! 🐓🔥 This week we’re diving headfirst into footy headlines and Group 1 racing, with the usual sharp takes, strong opinions and proper punting chat.

👇 In this episode:• All things Swans Pre-Season: Big Charlie, Cruss’ five-year deal & Logan McDonald• Eyes On Ponies: Three Group 1’s at Caulfield & Rosehill Morals• Mailbag Bloodstock: Betting opportunities and runners to follow

⏱️ Chapters:0:00 – Intro01:30 – Swans Pre-Season14:45 – Eyes On Ponies34:42 – Mailbag Bloodstock Runners

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We're back for Ep. 66 of The Early Crow! 🎙️🔥 Tom takes the reins as we return from a well-earned offseason and there is PLENTY to unpack! 🙌 The lads dive into Paps' bucks party and his beautiful wedding 💍🎉 before shifting into a full update on the Sydney Swans pre-season and the impact Simon Goodwin is already having on the group 🦢💪 Then it’s onto some personal golf yarns ⛳😂 plus a chat about the Australian PGA in Melbourne before wrapping with a look at the Ashes 🏏🇦🇺

Intro & Offseason 🏖️🍻 Tom and Paps break down what’s been happening over the break, including all things bucks, wedding, and life off the field.

Sydney Swans Pre-Season 🦢💪 Insight into the Swans' return to action, how the group is shaping up, and the early influence of Simon Goodwin.

Golf Chat ⛳🤣 From personal rounds to professional analysis, the boys talk all things golf and what went down at the Australian PGA.

The Ashes 🏏🔥 A quick whip-around on Aussie cricket as we look ahead to what's next.

Chapters
0:00 - Intro & The Offseason
26:00 - Sydney Swans Pre-Season
45:40 - Personal & Professional Golf
53:35 - The Ashes

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Brisbane are Premiers 🦁, Lady Shenandoah flops at The Valley 🐎, Panthers dynasty DUSTED 🏉 & Europe reign supreme at the Ryder Cup ⛳ … WHAT A WEEKEND OF SPORT!

We’re back for Ep. 85 of The Early Crow with Paps hosting Dicko and diving into all the biggest moments across AFL, racing, and world sport 🎙️🔥

AFL Grand Final 🏆Paps recounts the big day at the MCG, the atmosphere, and whether they got the Norm Smith voting right. Plus, the big question — how does anyone stop Brisbane in 2025?

Eyes On Ponies 🐎From Manikato night to the Golden Rose and Sandown, the lads dissect what to make of Vinrock, Treasurethemoment & Lady Shenandoah. Beiwacht’s Golden Rose win, Sandown insights, and horses YOU must follow heading into spring 🌸

Ryder Cup ⛳Europe get the job done on Sunday! What does this mean for the USA heading back to Europe for the next edition?

UFC Perth & NRL 💥Our man gets it done in Perth 👊 Plus, one of the greatest NRL matches of all time on Sunday night — but is the Panthers dynasty finally over? Who comes through, Storm or Broncos?

Chapters ⏱️0:00 - Intros01:25 - Weekend Antics05:57 - AFL Grand Final17:34 - Eyes On Ponies: Manikato Night, Golden Rose & Sandown!39:48 - Ryder Cup49:40 - UFC Perth & NRL

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It’s Grand Final week, the trade talk is flying, and the action on course is red hot – so WE ARE BACK! 🙌 Paps & Dicko dive into AFL, NRL & Horse Racing in a jam-packed episode you don’t want to miss.

🏉 AFL

• Dicko chats with Paps about his injury rehab & training with a few of the Swans lads 🦢💪

• Lachie Neale & Tom Stewart under the spotlight ahead of the big game ⚡

• Trade talk takes centre stage with Paps’ take on the biggest names on the move 🔄

• The lads break down the Grand Final clash: Lions 🦁 vs Cats 🐱 – who gets it done? 🏆

🏉 NRL

• The Milk bow out in straight sets 🥛💔 while the Sharks keep swimming 🦈

• Can they get past the Storm on Friday night? ⛈️

• Will the Panthers really make it to a 6th straight GF and chase a 5th premiership in a row? 🐾🔥

🐎 Eyes On Ponies

• Joliestar 🌟 – Grand Final horse heading to The Everest?

• Fangirl 💃 gets the job done with a peach from J.Mac 🎯

• Dicko unpacks the Sir Rupert Clarke Stakes – which horses do we follow out of the race? 👀

• Sir Delius – Melbourne Cup bound? Does it just win? 🏆🐎

⏱️ Chapters0:00 - Intro
0:44 - Injury Rehab & Prevention Program
08:45 - AFL Trades
10:23 - Lachie Neale & Tom Stewart Grand Final Chat
16:22 - Was it a free kick?
18:29 - Geelong v Hawthorn
23:32 - AFL Grand Final: Geelong v Lions
28:37 - NRL Prelim Weekend
32:19 - Eyes On Ponies: Randwick & Caulfield

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It’s basically a Sydney Swans special! ❤️🤍From Paps’ monster game (27 touches, 3.1 & 4 tackles 💪) to Mad Monday antics 🍻, Pav stepping in as CEO 👔, plus the big AFL trade whispers 👀 (Paps for Curnow?!). The lads also dive into AFL Finals 🏆 and even squeeze in a Getafix trial update 🐎.📍 Chapters0:00 - Intro01:10 - Swans Wrap Up13:10 - Rest Of AFL27:58 - Eyes On Getafix31:41 - AFL Finals👥 Want to Sponsor The Early Crow? Got a brand, service, or business that wants in on the action? Let’s talk sponsorships and social collabs! 📩 theearlycrowpodcast@gmail.com🔥 PLUS – We’ve teamed up with The Mailbag to bring you the re-vamped Mailbag Preview Show. Make sure you follow @MailbagTV on YouTube — we’re open to joint sponsorships too!📩 Contact: theearlycrowpodcast@gmail.com📺 YouTube: @TheEarlyCrowPodcast🎧 Listen on: Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and all major platforms📲 Follow us on Socials: • Instagram – @EarlyCrowPod • Twitter (X) – @TheEarlyCrowPod • TikTok – @TheEarlyCrowPod18+. Think about what you are really gambling with. For free and confidential support call 1800 858 858 or visit gamblinghelponline.org.au