Mercantile Radio

Annie Anezakis  from Melbourne to Princeton to Oxford Who is Annie Anezakis? Annie Anezakis was drawn to Rowing at St Catherine’s School through learning to row to becoming a National Champion.  She was determined to forge a path through opportunities in the US and was fortunate to be offered a place at Princeton in the lightweight program.  She then went on to study at Oxford University and racin...

Who is Andrew Fooks? Andrew Fooks is the Director and Sports Physiotherapist at Renew Physiotherapy.  Andrew has been a physio with the Australian Rowing team since 2012,  Kookaburras Men’s Hockey Team since 2008 as well as the Victorian Institute of Sport from 2006. Andrew’s philosophy in treating athletes is to carefully understand the mechanics of the sport and gain greater speed for less effor...

Jess Morrison OAM OLY: Transitioning from Swimming to Olympic Gold In this episode Drew caught up with Tokyo Olympic Gold Medallist and Paris Olympic Bronze Medallist Jess Morrison OAM OLY.  This conversation shares Jess’ journey from High Performance Swimming at the AIS to Olympic Gold in Rowing.  Who is Jess Morrison? Mercantillian Jess Morrison OAM OLY is an Australian representative  rower  an...

Rosie Popa OAM OLY: Rosie’s journey to Olympic Gold and life after rowingIn this episode Drew caught up with Tokyo Olympic Gold Medalist Rosie Popa OAM OLY.  This conversation provides insight into Rosies  journey in Rowing as the daughter of two Olympians, finding herself through rowing and being a dual citizen, Australian and United States of America.  Who is Rosie Popa? Rosie Popa OAM OLY start...

James Tomkins OAM OLY: The Journey of Australia's Most Awarded Oarsman In this episode Drew caught up with his old team mate James Tomkins.  This conversation provides insight into James’ journey into rowing as a school boy to becoming Australia’s most awarded oarsman.  He is a seven-time World Champion and a three-time Olympic gold medalist. Who is James Tomkins? James is the only person ever...

Experience goes along way with Noel Donaldson ASM, Mercantile Director of Coaching In this episode, Drew Ginn OAM interviews Noel Donaldson ASM Director of Coaching at Mercantile Rowing Club.  Who is Noel Donaldson? Noel is an expert in rowing, best known for coaching the iconic Oarsome Foursome in back to back Olympic gold medals and has led both the Australia and New Zealand National Teams as He...

In this episode of Mercantile Radio, we sit down with Scott Rowe, the newly appointed head coach at Mercantile Rowing Club. From his early days coxing alongside his brother to leading crews on international waters, Scott shares insights into his coaching journey, philosophy and aspirations for the club.