The Early Crow

The Early Crow
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What does an AFL Star, a Professional Punter & a Office Worker have in common??.... This podcast! Join the three larrikins in Tom Papley, Jack Dickens & Michael Pratt as they break down the biggest moments in Australian Sports and Horse Racing. From The Early Crow, where they review the weekends action both on the track & field (with plenty of life s**t talking thrown in between), to The Captains Run, a deep dive into the form and best bets for the upcoming week. This is your GO TO PODCAST for expert punting insights, banter, sports analysis & everything in between!

  1. 09/12/2025

    Ep. 86 - We’re Back Champions! 🔥 Offseason Stories, Swans Buzz & The Ashes!

    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. Chapters0:00 - Intro & The Offseason26:00 - Sydney Swans Pre-Season45:40 - Personal & Professional Golf53:35 - The Ashes 👥 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 – @TheEarlyCrowPod 18+. Think about what you are really gambling with. For free and confidential support call 1800 858 858 or visit gamblinghelponline.org.au #TheEarlyCrow #AFL #SydneySwans #Swans #Golf #AustralianPGA #TheAshes #SportsPodcast #AustralianSport #PodcastAustralia

    1h 7m

  2. 30/09/2025

    Ep. 85 - Brisbane 🦁 Are Premiers! Lady Shenandoah Flops 🐎 Panthers Dynasty Done? 🏉 | The Early Crow

    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 👥 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 – @TheEarlyCrowPod 18+. Think about what you are really gambling with. For free and confidential support call 1800 858 858 or visit gamblinghelponline.org.au #AFL #AFLGrandFinal #NRL #HorseRacing #TheEarlyCrow #RyderCup #UFC

    57 min

  3. 22/09/2025

    Ep. 84 - 🎙️ Grand Final Fever & Ponies Heating Up 🐎🔥

    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 - Intro0:44 - Injury Rehab & Prevention Program08:45 - AFL Trades10:23 - Lachie Neale & Tom Stewart Grand Final Chat16:22 - Was it a free kick?18:29 - Geelong v Hawthorn23:32 - AFL Grand Final: Geelong v Lions28:37 - NRL Prelim Weekend32:19 - Eyes On Ponies: Randwick & Caulfield 👥 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 – @TheEarlyCrowPod 18+. Think about what you are really gambling with. For free and confidential support call 1800 858 858 or visit gamblinghelponline.org.au #TheEarlyCrow #AFL #NRL #HorseRacing #Podcast #GrandFinal #SportsChat #EyesOnPonies

    1h 7m

  4. 03/09/2025

    Ep. 83 - Swans, Trades & Finals Footy 🏆

    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

    39 min

  5. 26/08/2025

    Ep. 82 - PharJack is BACK 🔥 | AFL Chaos 🏉 | Golf Glory ⛳ | UFC Perth 💥 |

    PharJack is BACK 🎙️ Dicko is joined by our man PharJack this week on Ep. 82 of The Early Crow and it’s a huge one you don’t want to miss! AFL 🏉The lads break down the epic clash between the Dogs & Dockers before diving into the big AFL debates – should there be a wildcard round? Should the AFL cancel Snoop Dogg’s gig? Plus, who do Phar & Dicko want to see win the AFL Grand Final vs who they think will actually win it! Golf ⛳Tommy Fleetwood gets it done on the weekend and Phar drops an exclusive about his upcoming UFC fight 👀 What happens if he wins and what could it mean for Royal Melbourne when the Melbourne Opens arrive? Eyes On Ponies 🐎The good horses are back! Via Sistina & Autumn Glow do the job, but Phar & Dicko also reveal what else caught their eye in Sydney before heading to Melbourne for a glorious day at The Valley – including Phar finding the winner of the main race! UFC 🥊The date is set – Phar heads back to Perth the day after Grand Final Day to take on Ramon Taveras! He unpacks the fight, what it could mean for his career, the wild idea of fighting at the White House, and of course, what’s going on with Conor McGregor. 📍 Chapters0:00 - Intro & Sydney Swans10:16 - Rest Of AFL23:14 - Tommy Fleetwood & Golf29:10 - Eyes On Ponies49:22 - PharJack & UFC Perth 👥 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 – @TheEarlyCrowPod 18+. Think about what you are really gambling with. For free and confidential support call 1800 858 858 or visit gamblinghelponline.org.au #TheEarlyCrow #PharJack #AFL #Golf #UFC #HorseRacing #WinxStakes #SportsPodcast #Betting #TheMailbag

    1h 5m

  6. 19/08/2025

    Ep. 81 - 🎯 300 Of The Best | 💥 Maxwell’s Heroics | 🐎 Winx Stakes Loading

    Pratty & Paps are back for Episode 81 of The Early Crow! 🎙️ Dicko is MIA somewhere in Fiji… 🏝️ Is he on a Muay Thai camp or just lost in paradise? 🥊😂 🏉 AFL Final round is here and the top 8 is on the line! Paps reveals which side he’d least like to face in finals, while Pratty gets nostalgic about Paps’ 300th goal and his favourite of the lot. 🎯 🏏 Cricket The lads dive into Glenn Maxwell’s insane heroics 💥 as he carried Australia to a T20 win in Cairns against South Africa, before quickly touching on the Ashes build-up. 🐎 Eyes On Ponies Paps breaks down Rosehill with multiple horses to follow plus a midweek tip 🔑. The boys also look ahead to the Winx Stakes 🌟 and Pratty shares a few standouts from a massive weekend at Caulfield.| 📍 Chapters0:00 - Intro & AFL12:41 - Summer Of Cricket15:26 - Eyes On Ponies 👥 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 – @TheEarlyCrowPod 18+. Think about what you are really gambling with. For free and confidential support call 1800 858 858 or visit gamblinghelponline.org.au #AFL #Cricket #HorseRacing #WinxStakes #GlennMaxwell #SportsPodcast #TheEarlyCrow

    31 min
  7. Ep. 80 – Cox has arrived but the FatBoy’s gone

    11/08/2025

    Ep. 80 – Cox has arrived but the FatBoy’s gone

    🎙️ We’re back with a short, sharp & VERY punchy Ep. 80 of The Early Crow! 🐓⚡ Paps joins Dicko to unpack the famous Sydney Swans win 🦢🔥 up in Brisbane against the Lions 🦁💥. But it’s not all footy talk… Paps shares his garage door drama 🚪😬 which ended with the FatBoy being KNICKED 🚔😂! Then we wrap it all up with Eyes On Ponies 🐎👀 from Moonee Valley — is Esha the real deal? 💎 Did we spot any other spring stars in the making? 🌸🏆 👥 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 – @TheEarlyCrowPod 18+. Think about what you are really gambling with. For free and confidential support call 1800 858 858 or visit gamblinghelponline.org.au #TheEarlyCrow #Podcast #SportsPodcast #HorseRacing #AFL #MooneeValley #SpringRacing #SydneySwans #FootyChat #TheMailbag

    28 min

  8. 28/07/2025

    Ep. 79 - Good Banter 😂 | Windstorm’s Big Win 🐎 | NAS Is Flying 🚀

    🎙️ The Early Crow – Episode 79: Good Banter 🐔🔥 AFL 🏉 The boys kick off with the much-talked-about on-field banter between Paps & Toby Greene — a spicy exchange that lit up the weekend but ended in heartbreak for the Swans’ finals hopes 😓 They also dive into the wild finish in St Kilda v Melbourne, and yep, they’re officially obsessed with Nasiah Wanganeen-Milera – what a jet! 🛫 Wallabies 🏉🍻 95,000 fans packed into the stadium for the Wallabies v British & Irish Lions clash! Dicko paints a picture of polo shirts, jeans & RM boots taking over Sydney pubs and dives into how elite the Saturday night scenes would've been. The on-field action may have gone against us, but the off-field vibes? Immaculate. Eyes On Ponies 🐎💥 We wrap up with the segment that keeps filling wallets – Eyes On Ponies. This week, it’s all about WINDSTORM – take a bow, son! 💨🙌 A monster result for Dicko & the Mailbag crew. The lads also break down Caulfield & Randwick, highlighting a few sneaky runners to follow in the weeks ahead. 📩 Contact: theearlycrowpodcast@gmail.com 📍 Chapters0:00 - Intro 👥 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 – @TheEarlyCrowPod 18+. Think about what you are really gambling with. For free and confidential support call 1800 858 858 or visit gamblinghelponline.org.au #TheEarlyCrow #GoodBanter #AFL2025 #PapsvToby #WanganeenMilera #Wallabies #BritishIrishLions #HorseRacingPodcast #Windstorm #MailbagCrew #EyesOnPonies #SportsPodcast #BettingPodcast #PuntingLife

    41 min
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What does an AFL Star, a Professional Punter & a Office Worker have in common??.... This podcast! Join the three larrikins in Tom Papley, Jack Dickens & Michael Pratt as they break down the biggest moments in Australian Sports and Horse Racing. From The Early Crow, where they review the weekends action both on the track & field (with plenty of life s**t talking thrown in between), to The Captains Run, a deep dive into the form and best bets for the upcoming week. This is your GO TO PODCAST for expert punting insights, banter, sports analysis & everything in between!

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  • Creator
    The Early Crow
  • Years Active
    2023 - 2025
  • Episodes
    117
  • Rating
    Explicit
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    © The Early Crow
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