Tom Boyd is in a unique group of players, having the #1 draft pick tag next to his name when he entered the system. A high-profile trade to the Western Bulldogs, and then becoming a Premiership hero that helped break the Dogs 62 year Premiership drought. Before announcing his retirement from the game abruptly. Tom explains all the reasons behind his decision to give the game away at the highest level, finding new areas of passion and motivation, and rediscovering his love for Australian rules fo...
Nov 09, 2022•53 min•Season 2Ep. 10
Alex Saundry is evolving day-by-day in the player management space. From an inaugural GWS Giant in the AFLW, to these days managing some of the biggest players in the game. She discusses with Sarah Olle making the transition from playing the game to working on her career, and from leaving a big established management firm to set up her very own. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Nov 02, 2022•37 min•Season 2Ep. 9
Renowned author, podcaster, and speaker Hugh van Cuylenburg is the founder of The Resilience Project. A book that's become a worldwide phenomenon. After attempting to become a high-performance athlete himself, Hugh has found himself on a different path, sharing stories of pain and loss, gratitude and vulnerability through his own platforms that have led him to be invited into the walls of AFL clubs. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
Oct 26, 2022•50 min•Season 2Ep. 8
Angie Greene is the daughter of 3x Premiership Hawk, Russell Greene. Having brothers and a father part of footy teams right throughout her life has led her to create Stand Up Events. A not-for-profit organisation that aims to stamp out homophobia and transphobia in sport. Angie discusses her experiences, and conversations she's had with both AFL and AFLW players about how they can further help to stamp this out. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
Oct 19, 2022•37 min•Season 2Ep. 7
Meg Hutchins was an inaugural member of the Collingwood AFLW side and was part of the history-making first game at Ikon Park in 2017. These days, she's in the administration arm of the AFLW and focused on developing the next generation of AFLW stars. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Oct 12, 2022•35 min•Season 2Ep. 6
With an already impressive CV from her playing days, Debbie Lee was one of the influential, and instrumental members of Women's Footy that assisted in the launch of the AFLW in 2017. From being shunted, poked fun at, and laughed out of rooms. Debbie has forged a successful career, and was the first woman inducted into the Australian Football Hall of Fame. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Oct 05, 2022•31 min•Season 2Ep. 5
Western Bulldogs games record holder Brad Johnson has always been known as the smiling assassin and the nicest man in football. Gratitude is something that has come naturally to him but isn't always the case for everyone, routine has been his most important staple. Since finishing playing, he has ventured into the entrepreneur space with Zena Sports Bras with wife Donna. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Sep 28, 2022•32 min•Season 2Ep. 4
Sam Coppinger is the head dietician at the Western Bulldogs. Gives a fascinating insight into the meals, food, and drink consumed by the AFL and AFLW programs. Educating the first and second-year players so they can stand up to the rigors of professional footy in comparison to the more seasoned players who look after themselves in every facet. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Sep 21, 2022•32 min•Season 2Ep. 3
Daniel Harford joined Hawthorn in the mid-1990's as a top 10 draft pick. Coming into a Hawthorn side that was stacked with Premiership heroes and was made to quickly learn his place. These days, he's learned the art of coaching, not just in the men's game but also in the AFLW and the compassionate side of him. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Sep 14, 2022•37 min•Season 2Ep. 2
Former Western Bulldogs captain Luke Darcy joins The Inside Game with Sarah Olle to talk about how his life has dramatically turned around since finding meditation. Not only has it become part of his everyday life, but he's also found it to be empowering and uplifting in the way he presents as a father, a leader, and a mentor to young athletes. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Sep 07, 2022•29 min•Season 2Ep. 1
Fremantle AFLW coach Trent Cooper joins Bec Goddard on the inside game and reveals the four or five secret weapons he has up his sleeve on game day and the difference between coaching women and men. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Dec 19, 2021•36 min•Season 1Ep. 9
You cannot miss this episode. Mindfulness coach Emma Murray shares stories about Tiger stars Dustin Martin and Dylan Grimes as well as rising Victorian cricketer Will Pucovski. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Dec 12, 2021•39 min•Season 1Ep. 8
Former West Coast physiotherapist Paul Tucker was there for both the 2006 and 2018 Eagles flags, but what changed on the physio side between those two flags? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Dec 05, 2021•25 min•Season 1Ep. 7
The mental side of sport has always been so important, but why is the AFL landscape so far ahead of other leagues in being able to look after athletes in that aspect? Sports psychologist Jacqui Louder works closely with Collingwood and was credited by Adam Treloar as someone who helped him get through a tough time. Follow The Inside Game wherever you listen to podcasts. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
Nov 28, 2021•29 min•Season 1Ep. 6
Former Hawthorn and Australian Men's Cricket team dietician Simone Austin joins The Inside Game to break down how she fuelled some of the best athletes in Australia. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Nov 21, 2021•31 min•Season 1Ep. 5
Richmond’s culture and leadership consultant Shane McCurry joined the Inside Game to talk about club cohesion and the lessons he’s learnt from Neale Daniher See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Nov 14, 2021•26 min•Season 1Ep. 4
Sydney psychologist Suzie Rhydderch is back on The Inside Game for part two where she breaks down what it's like dealing with athletes who have lost their motivation. Follow The Inside Game wherever you listen to podcasts. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Nov 07, 2021•20 min•Season 1Ep. 3
Sydney’s psychologist Suzie Rhydderch joins The Inside Game to talk about navigating the rollercoaster of elite sport and everyday life Follow The Inside Game wherever you listen to podcasts. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Nov 04, 2021•21 min•Season 1Ep. 2
Richmond’s strength and conditioning coach Luke Meehan joins Bec Goddard to chat all things Tigers, training and triumph, and also shares some fitness tips that have worked for the game’s greats. Follow The Inside Game wherever you listen to podcasts. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Nov 02, 2021•23 min•Season 1Ep. 1
The Inside Game is a new podcast series that takes a peek behind the scenes of the high-performance world of the AFL and AFLW. It’s all about how athletes – and everyday people – can overcome inner obstacles like fear, doubt, and self-imposed limitations to reach their full potential. Join AFLW Premiership Coach Bec Goddard as she chats with some of the country’s greatest footy – and non-footy – minds, who share the one-percenters that make the difference between an average day and a great day. ...
Oct 26, 2021•1 min
