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The Hard Ball Gets AFL Show

The Hard Ball Gets AFL Show

MAILBAG: Chaotic AFL events, secret tactics & Nick the time traveller

Jun 23, 2026 · 25 min · 11 segments

Xavier Ellis, Ryan Daniels and Nick Rynne read your mail after round 15 of the AFL season. Send us a question for next week's mailbag: [hardballgets@wanews.com.au](mailto:hardballgets@wanews.com.au)…

Xavier Ellis, Ryan Daniels and Nick Rynne read your mail after round 15 of the AFL season. Send us a question for next week's mailbag: [hardballgets@wanews.com.au](mailto:hardballgets@wanews.com.au) Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hardballgetsafl/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Xavier Ellis, Ryan Daniels and Nick Rynne read your mail after round 15 of the AFL season. Send us a question for next week's mailbag: [hardballgets@wanews.com.au](mailto:hardballgets@wanews.com.au)…

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Speakers: Ryan DanielsHostXavier EllisHostNick RynneHost

Top entities: Luke Jackson×13 Australian Football League×16 Paul Reaney×8 Clarkco State Park×5 Xavier Ellis×6

Show signals: SuitabilityLimitedBiasNot politicalAudience≈5k followers

Opening & Show Theme0:00 – 0:18

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Well, good day everybody, and welcome back to the Hardball Gets AFL Show.

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0:02

Today on the pod it is the questions after Round 15.

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0:05

If you want to submit a question, go to hardballgetsafl on Instagram and send us a DM, or send an email to hardballgets@wanews.com.au.

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0:13

Right, get stuck in.

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0:15

[upbeat music] This is the Hardball Gets AFL Show.

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Luke JacksonPersonAustralian rules football player
99%13 mentions
Australian Football LeagueSports OrganizationLeague
98%16 mentions
Paul ReaneyPersonEnglish footballer
97%8 mentions
Clarkco State ParkTourist AttractionState park in Clarke County, Mississippi
95%5 mentions
Xavier EllisPersonFormer australian rules football player
94%6 mentions
Collingwood Football ClubSports TeamProfessional sports team
93%7 mentions
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92%15 mentions
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89%3 mentions
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86%7 mentions
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85%7 mentions
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84%4 mentions
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81%4 mentions
James HirdPersonFormer australian rules football player
80%4 mentions
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79%2 mentions
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77%6 mentions
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76%5 mentions
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75%6 mentions
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73%5 mentions
John NoblePersonAustralian actor
72%3 mentions
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71%1 mention
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69%2 mentions
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68%7 mentions
Nick RinnPerson
67%1 mention
GeelongCityCity in Australia
66%9 mentions
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64%2 mentions
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63%4 mentions
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62%3 mentions
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60%3 mentions
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59%2 mentions
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58%1 mention
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56%3 mentions
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55%3 mentions
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54%3 mentions
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53%2 mentions
McDonald'sRestaurantFast food restaurant chain
51%2 mentions
Jack GinnivanPersonAustralian rules football player
51%1 mention
Robbie GrayPersonFormer australian rules football player
49%2 mentions
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47%2 mentions
Kendrick LamarPersonAmerican rapper and songwriter
46%3 mentions
Tom StewartPerson
45%2 mentions
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44%1 mention
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41%1 mention
Ryan CrowleyPersonFormer australian rules football player
40%2 mentions
Mick MalthousePersonAustralian rules football player
38%2 mentions
Josh DraperPerson
37%2 mentions
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