The Hard Ball Gets AFL Show

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 @hardballgetsafl and hit up the hosts on Twitter @XaviEllis18, @NickRynne and @FootyRhino. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 value index Izak Rankine and the non-existent go-home factor Dan Butler v Dan Rioli Follow the show on Instagram and Twitter @hardballgetsafl and hit up the hosts on Twitter @XaviEllis18, @NickRynne and @FootyRhino. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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. State of the game arguments. The people coming for Clarko.   Hit us up on Instagram and Twitter @HardBallGetsAFL or let the boys know your thoughts on Twitter at @XaviEllis18 and @NickRynne.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 the hosts on Twitter @XaviEllis18, @NickRynne and @FootyRhino. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 handle Matt Rowell. Brisbane's move into premiership favouritism. Midnight snacks. Hit us up on Instagram and Twitter @HardBallGetsAFL or let the boys know your thoughts on Twitter at @XaviEllis18 and @NickRynne.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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? A way-too-early Levi Casboult call The one good thing to come out of the hub for WA Charlie Dixon beast mode Follow the show on Instagram and Twitter @hardballgetsafl and hit up the hosts on Twitter @XaviEllis18, @NickRynne and @FootyRhino. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 and Twitter @hardballgetsafl and hit up the hosts on Twitter @XaviEllis18, @NickRynne and @FootyRhino. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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. Follow the show on Instagram and Twitter @hardballgetsafl and hit up the hosts on Twitter @XaviEllis18, @NickRynne and @FootyRhino. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 Punching on at the Crows Ruck rankings and the one you forget North Melbourne (kind of) optimism Follow the show on Instagram and Twitter @hardballgetsafl and hit up the hosts on Twitter @XaviEllis18, @NickRynne and @FootyRhino. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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. Who made the cut? Who dropped off the list?  Let us know what you think on Instagram and Twitter @HardBallGetsAFL or let the boys know on Twitter at @XaviEllis18 and @NickRynne. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 Daniher and the Bombers The players who will play for basically nothing Harley Bennell 'flying' at Melbourne The hidden benefits of the 'hub' based model Plus heaps more we couldn't remember while typing this list. Follow the show on Instagram and Twitter @hardballgetsafl and hit up the hosts on Twitter @XaviEllis18, @NickRynne and @FootyRhino. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 Ellis, Ryan Daniels and Nick Rynne check in on where footy is at. Follow the show on Instagram and Twitter @hardballgetsafl and hit up the hosts on Twitter @XaviEllis18, @NickRynne and @FootyRhino. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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? Follow the show on Instagram and Twitter @hardballgetsafl and hit up the hosts on Twitter @XaviEllis18, @NickRynne and @FootyRhino. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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. Luke Ball had the unfortunate reality of being drafted between two all-timers in Luke Hodge and Chris Judd. Does that change how you remember him? We take a look at the former Saint and premiership Pie. Follow the show on Instagram and Twitter @hardballgetsafl and hit up the hosts on Twitter @XaviEllis18, @NickRynne and @FootyRhino. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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. Stephen Milne's record is better than you remember. After being overlooked, he went on to become a star at St Kilda, but it came with drama on and off the field. So how do you view him? Follow the show on Instagram and Twitter @hardballgetsafl and hit up the hosts on Twitter @XaviEllis18, @NickRynne and @FootyRhino. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.