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The Early Crow

The Early Crow
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NBA
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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 ... more

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🎙️ The Early Crow Podcast – Ep. 95 | “Momentum”

Paps, Dicko & Pratty are back for Episode 95 of The Early Crow, and after one of the greatest wins in Sydney Swans history, there is plenty to get through this week! 🐓🔥

From a massive weekend of AF... more

We're back with Episode 94 of The Early Crow Podcast, and this week the boys are all about the racing 🐎🔥

The 2026 spring racing season has officially kicked into gear, with the first Group 1 of the season going the way of the brilliant Autumn Glow... more

We're running it back two weeks in a row with Dicko & Paps! 🐓🔥

Episode 93, “Sickies”, is up and about with plenty of AFL, Sydney Swans, horse racing, black bookers and the usual banter.

🦢 AFL

The main footy chat centres around the Sydney Swans'... more

Dicko & Paps are back for another episode of The Early Crow Podcast, covering everything from AFL and the Sydney Swans to horse racing, media life and the ever-changing conditions affecting winter racing.

From a gutsy Swans win and some brutal injur... more

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Recent Guests

Jack Dickens
Professional punter and recurring guest
The Early Crow
Episode: Ep. 82 - PharJack is BACK 🔥 | AFL Chaos 🏉 | Golf Glory ⛳ | UFC Perth 💥 |
Chad Warner
Professional AFL player with exceptional prowess and experience in the league.
Sydney Swans
Episode: Ep. 71 - Chad Warner Part 2
Adam Wilkinson
The General Manager for Werribee Racing Club
Werribee Racing Club
Episode: Ep. 58 - P Plates, Coldplay & Werribee Cup Event!
Dan Bowman
Racing expert and guest for NBA betting discussion
DJ Bowman Racing
Episode: Ep. 55 - Eyes On Duke + NBA Futures
T Papley
A veteran AFL player and pivotal figure for the Sydney Swans
Sydney Swans
Episode: Ep.54 - Grand Final Recap w. Paps
Matthew Rix
Expert rugby league analyst and host of The POD Pod
The POD Pod
Episode: Ep. 11 - The Captains Run
Regan Bayliss
Superstar jockey and NFL enthusiast
In The Pocket
Episode: Ep. 7 - The Captain Run ft. In The Pocket
Jack Jenkins
Professional fighter preparing for a match in the Octagon
Episode: Ep. 45: Fight Camp w. PharJack
Justin McEnany
A favorite Swan player, participating in trivia
Sydney Swans
Episode: Ep. 37: Munhamek, The Sun & How Many Kicks?

Hosts

Tom Papley
Host of The Early Crow; AFL player and broadcaster with banter-driven insights.
Jack Dickens
Co-host on The Early Crow; banter and analysis with a focus on sports insights.
Michael Pratt
Co-host, organizer and voice of the show; contributes betting and racing perspective.

Reviews

4.5 out of 5 stars from 119 ratings
  • Great banter

    Love the show covers all my favourite punting sports get some great insight and value across the weekend and occasionally mid week races as well as golf and footy.

    #Makita

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Tim Bent
    Australia2 years ago
  • Love it mate, love it

    Great show with Dicko, Paps and Pratty. Show gives out great tips and educates the listener about racing. The specials guests are also top shelf.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    PGPG2727
    Australia2 years ago
  • Great banter & takes on sport

    Love the banter from the blokes. Also a fantastic take on the weekend sport and racing.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Marky1996!!
    Australia2 years ago
  • Classic rants

    Absolute Legends, great listen fellas

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Flemingos
    Australia3 years ago

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Great banter that packs insight with practical bets.
Solid casual vibe; feels like you're in the room with mates.
Consistently entertaining mix of sport analysis and punting thoughts.
Genuine industry banter with top guests and strong racing tips.

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#230
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Ep. 38: Bryson, Swans & Quizmaster Dan!
Q: Can you believe that though? Bryson can only accumulate points for his standings in world golf in the majors for the Olympic team and he's 10th in the world right now?
It's dumb that someone of his caliber can't compete for the Olympic team due to playing with LIV.
Ep. 38: Bryson, Swans & Quizmaster Dan!
Q: Do you wanna explain what you've done during the week?
Dan shares how he backed Rory and Bryson during the US Open, talking about his bets and profit.
Ep. 34: Kicking Left Foot Not Checkside w/ Dan Bowman!
Q: What about Jake Waterman?
He leads the Coleman medal race and has shown significant improvement in his gameplay.
Ep. 34: Kicking Left Foot Not Checkside w/ Dan Bowman!
Q: How do you see the NBA at the moment?
The Celtics have a strong record and are expected to do well, but there isn't much betting value due to their favoritism.
Ep. 37: Munhamek, The Sun & How Many Kicks?
Q: How many minutes are in a week?
Prattie correctly answered the question with 10,080.

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This show combines brisk, banter-filled analysis of Australian rules football and horse racing with practical betting insights. Hosts mix on-field breakdowns, form analysis, and race previews with personal stories and behind-the-scenes chatter, creating a casual, sports-banter experience that also doubles as a guide to weekend punting and markets. Notably, the trio often weaves in guest perspectives and cross-promotions, delivering a lively, can't-miss take on weekly action across AFL, racing, and related sports culture.

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The Early Crow launched 3 years ago and published 126 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.

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Recent guests on The Early Crow include:

1. Jack Dickens
2. Chad Warner
3. Adam Wilkinson
4. Dan Bowman
5. T Papley
6. Matthew Rix
7. Regan Bayliss
8. Jack Jenkins

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