Scoreboard

In this episode of Scoreboard, Chris Titley talks with Craig Starcevich about the relentless, practical work that sits behind elite teams and the small choices coaches make to turn potential into performance. Craig walks through a coach’s view of a modern football club — how more staff and more data have to be balanced with clarity, how you build a player’s role without over-rotating them, and why...

In this episode of Scoreboard, Chris Titley talks with Wayne Pearce about what high performance really looks like when you move from the playing field into the boardroom. Wayne draws straight lines from elite sport to business: trust and psychological safety are the founding blocks of every great team, practice beats presence, and clear intentions unlock the brain’s ability to notice opportunity....

In Episode 150 of Scoreboard, Chris Titley sits down with Sam Heazlett to talk about cricket, family and the small habits that keep a long career honest. Sam reflects on how fatherhood has softened the edges of a fiercely competitive mindset, why a calmer approach on game day actually improves performance, and how he balances multiple formats from red ball cricket to T20 while still preparing the...

In this episode, Chris Titley sits down with Curtis McGrath, Paralympic champion and an outspoken voice on resilience, values and life beyond sport. Curtis reflects on a year away from competition spent at home with his young family, how parenting reshaped his daily rhythm, and the simple rule he leans on: change the energy and roll with it. He takes us through the life changing power of the Invic...

Chris Titley sits down with Jack Clayton, a Queensland Bulls batter who has quietly reshaped his game through process and presence. Jack talks about a season of small, deliberate changes that added up to bigger scores. He explains how a mentorship with Mike Hussey and a focus on pre ball routines helped him turn fifties into hundreds, why he slows down net sessions so each ball is treated like a m...

Some stories in sport aren’t defined by statistics, trophies, or highlight reels, they’re defined by courage. Jemma Barsby’s is one of them. From the chaos of WBBL travel weeks to the pressure of being a veteran in a league she helped build, Jemma has lived every phase of women’s cricket. But behind the professionalism, the rivalries, and the big-game moments is something far more personal, her on...

Before Bronte Campbell dives into any topic - swimming, business, identity, she brings something you don’t always expect from a four-time Olympian: clarity. And a rare willingness to unpack the why behind everything she’s learned. In this thoughtful conversation with Chris Titley , Bronte reflects on a surreal year outside the pool, no rigid training blocks, no race calendar, no season markers. In...

Most careers build slowly. Benji Floros’ took a sharp turn — not once, but twice. One year he’s working full-time in a BDM role, the next he’s nearly walking away from cricket altogether. Then a phone call changes everything. In this powerful conversation with Chris Titley , Benji tells the story of almost quitting the sport he’d dedicated his life too, and the unexpected opportunity that pulled h...

Jockey Emily Lang joins Chris Titley for her first-ever podcast — a candid look at the life, pressure, and discipline behind one of the toughest jobs in sport. From 3:30 a.m. starts and 10-horse trackwork mornings to riding in high-stakes races, Emily breaks down the preparation, mindset, and sacrifices that most people never see. She talks about handling nerves in the barriers, navigating the rea...

Queensland batter Lachie Hearne joins Chris Titley after a thrilling Shield match in Perth — and a year where he’s found form, confidence, and a genuine love for the grind. From being labelled “lazy” because of his relaxed demeanour to scoring his maiden Shield hundred, Lachie shares the journey of proving himself in state cricket. He speaks about the transition from New South Wales to Queensland,...

NRL forward Ethan Bullemor sits down with Chris Titley for a thoughtful conversation on ambition, growth, and navigating the highs and lows of professional sport. Fresh into preseason, Ethan reflects on a mixed 2025 — personal improvement, professional disappointment, and the drive to take Manly back to finals contention. He opens up about the emotional turbulence of elite rugby league: the pressu...

Former Collingwood captain  Nick Maxwell  sits down with  Chris Titley  for a thoughtful conversation about leadership, identity, and the lessons that last long after the final siren. Now CEO of  Éclà , a community-driven workspace in Melbourne, Nick reflects on his transition from 20 years in football to business and fatherhood. He shares how his setbacks as a young player shaped his resilience,...

Brisbane Lions premiership defender  Darcy Gardiner  sits down with  Chris Titley  for his first-ever in-person podcast, sharing an honest and grounded look at the highs, lows, and growth that shaped his career. From the long, difficult years at the bottom of the ladder to the slow, steady build toward becoming a contender, Darcy reflects on what it meant to stay patient, trust the process, and ev...

Chris Titley catches up with former Supercars driver Lee Holdsworth for a warm, wide-ranging conversation about career, comeback and life after racing. Lee revisits the crushing 2020 moment when sponsorship dried up, and how that forced him to rethink everything, retrain and build a second career in commercial real estate while still chasing the dream. He describes the hunger and focus that carrie...

Bree Chester joins Chris Titley to share a candid, compact look at a breakthrough season, including her club’s first NRLW finals, a season worthy of Player of the Year recognition, and the personal loss that ran alongside those highs. Bree discusses the choices that changed her career such as moving north and embracing a leadership role, the daily work that underpins her game including sleep, stre...

Tom Gilbert sits down with Chris Titley to reflect on a year that traded game time for perspective. After a season dominated by rehab, Tom found unexpected gains in fatherhood and family time, and he talks openly about the emotional work of stepping away from the club and why putting his family first ultimately made him a better teammate and person. He breaks down the simple performance habits tha...

In this wide-ranging debut podcast, Emily Whelan (first ever podcast appearance) talks to Chris Titley about the technical craft and human side of being an elite high jumper. Emily traces a 15-year journey from Little Athletics in Mount Isa to training on the Central Coast, balancing a demanding university degree in medical engineering, and — this year — breaking through the 1.90m barrier and earn...

Scoreboard Live at the MCG – Sports Tech Conference Special - Om Satija Recorded live from the iconic Melbourne Cricket Ground, this special episode of  Scoreboard  dives into the intersection of sport, business, and innovation at the Sports Tech Conference powered by STWS Chris sits down with Om, who’s planning to run 5,000 km in 100 days across India to raise funds and awareness for education pr...

Scoreboard Live at the MCG – Sports Tech Conference Special - Tom Christian Recorded live from the iconic Melbourne Cricket Ground, this special episode of  Scoreboard  dives into the intersection of sport, business, and innovation at the Sports Tech Conference powered by STWS Tom Christian (HitIQ) explains how an instrumented mouthguard and smartphone app can detect, assess and manage head impact...

Scoreboard Live at the MCG – Sports Tech Conference Special - Peter Hatzoglou Recorded live from the iconic Melbourne Cricket Ground, this special episode of  Scoreboard  dives into the intersection of sport, business, and innovation at the Sports Tech Conference powered by STWS Peter Hatzoglou traces a modern cricketer’s hybrid life, from playing to building businesses (Superboost sports drink, a...

Scoreboard Live at the MCG – Sports Tech Conference Special - Prashant Khanna Recorded live from the iconic Melbourne Cricket Ground, this special episode of  Scoreboard  dives into the intersection of sport, business, and innovation at the Sports Tech Conference powered by STWS Prashant from JioStar discusses how India’s scale is driving innovation in sports media: vertical feeds, sign-language s...

Scoreboard Live at the MCG – Sports Tech Conference Special - Bhavi Devchand Recorded live from the iconic Melbourne Cricket Ground, this special episode of  Scoreboard  dives into the intersection of sport, business, and innovation at the Sports Tech Conference powered by STWS Bhavi Devchand outlines Inside Edge , her work to transform athlete environments in India, especially for women — by fixi...

Scoreboard Live at the MCG – Sports Tech Conference Special - Jayneel Jasapara Recorded live from the iconic Melbourne Cricket Ground, this special episode of  Scoreboard  dives into the intersection of sport, business, and innovation at the Sports Tech Conference powered by STWS Jayneel shares the founder’s sprint: moving from a 15-year playing career to building Sports Inside Media , splitting h...

Scoreboard Live at the MCG – Sports Tech Conference Special - Adam Crosthwaite Recorded live from the iconic Melbourne Cricket Ground, this special episode of  Scoreboard  dives into the intersection of sport, business, and innovation at the Sports Tech Conference powered by STWS Adam dives into his new commentary role — including calling the Australia vs India T20 — and shares insights from his c...

Scoreboard Live at the MCG – Sports Tech Conference Special - Sam Hagreaves Recorded live from the iconic Melbourne Cricket Ground, this special episode of  Scoreboard  dives into the intersection of sport, business, and innovation at the Sports Tech Conference powered by STWS Sam Hargreaves a multi-sport commentator (cricket, AFL, golf) and co-host of the Course Language podcast, shares how he ad...