Sporting Max

In episode 213, Max chats with Australian basketball star Angus Brandt! Angus takes us through building resilience, championships, and a potential NBL return. From starting out as a lanky kid dreaming of playing professionally, to the impact of coach Damian Cotter and the college offers that shaped his path, Angus opens up on the highs and setbacks of his career. He shares how he balanced the coll...

In episode 212, Max chats with Former Melbourne and Fremantle CEO Cameron Schwab! Cam takes us through growing up around his late father Alan, listening to the legendary conversations of Tom Hafey and Ron Barassi, to walking into the Melbourne Football Club at just 18 and instantly earning Ron’s respect, Cam’s story is remarkable. He breaks down becoming the youngest CEO in AFL history at Richmond...

In episode 211, Max chats with Executive GM BBL Alistair Dobson! Alistair takes us through all the talking points ahead of the biggest season in league history. We dive into one of the hottest topics in Australian cricket - the proposed privatisation of the BBL, with a potential plan to sell 49% of teams to investors including IPL owners. Alistair also shares his perspective on the global competit...

In episode 210, Max chats with Legendary NBA Skills Trainer Phil Beckner! Phil takes us inside what it truly takes to be great. From growing up in a broken home to finding the one person who believed in him, to training Damian Lillard for 15 years, Phil’s journey is proof of resilience and relentless standards. At the core of his philosophy are two ultimate factors: your behaviours and your respon...

In episode 209, Max chats with Australian Boomers Legend Daniel Kickert! Daniel takes us through striving for excellence, trusting the process, and building a championship culture with the Sydney Kings. From starting out at the AIS alongside Damian Martin, to being recruited by basketball powerhouse Saint Mary’s College, Dan made a seamless transition to the US college system before carving out a...

In episode 208, Max chats with legendary high performance director Andrew Russell! Andrew takes us through starting out at Essendon working with James Hird and Matthew Lloyd - including helping Hird return to his best and leading to a premiership. At just 23 years old, he built trust with senior players, a foundation that would shape the rest of his career. From training days at Port Adelaide, whe...

In episode 207, Max chats with The Age's Marc McGowan! Marc clears the air on last week’s Footy Classified feedback. We dive into what it really takes to get a “10” from Marc, his journey from Star News Group to footy in the NT and the AFL, and his insights on always planning your next move. We also break down whether Essendon let Jordan Ridley go, along with the latest on Charlie Curnow. All this...

In episode 206, Max chats with Essendon Bombers President David Barham! David takes us through tours with Greg Norman, travelling the world covering sport alongside Bruce McAvaney, and behind the unearthing of the lost AFL archive. One of the most powerful moments he shared was finding lost footage of John Kennedy Snr — and watching John sit with his head in his hands, overwhelmed as the tape flic...

In episode 205, Max chats with Inaugural Matildas Head Coach Tom Sermanni! Tom takes us through the evolution of Australian women’s football. From establishing the first national program three decades ago to the first game on home soil, and the landmark reform that saw Australia join the Asian confederation for World Cup qualifiers. Tom takes us back to his beginnings in Scotland, the move to Aust...

In episode 204, Max chats with AFL Umpires Association CEO Rob Kerr! Rob takes us through some of the game’s biggest issues — from laws of the game and umpire contact to the stand rule and the future of umpiring. He shares his perspective on how umpires are being asked to adjudicate, the protection they need, and feedback on the introduction of the four-umpire system. Rob’s career has spanned some...

In episode 203, Max chats with AFLPA GM of Legal Brendan Schwab! Brendan delivers a masterclass on player advocacy, rights, governance, and the long-term impacts of concussion. As GM of Legal at the AFLPA and former World Players Association CEO, Brendan shares the fundamental rights players deserve today that didn’t exist 30 years ago, how he founded Australia’s first footballers’ association wit...

In episode 202, Max chats with Channel 7 Director of Sport Chris Jones! Chris shares his journey from landing his first job at Seven, to learning from some of the best in the business, and living with Craig Hutchison. From breaking stories alongside Hutchy in the newsroom, to recognising his strengths and pivoting into the producing side of sport, Chris has built a career at the forefront of Austr...

Harry Froling’s story is one of the most powerful and emotional comebacks in Australian sport. From being the victim of a life-threatening coward punch attack, to rebuilding his life and returning to professional basketball, Harry takes us through the moment everything changed — the night of the attack, waking up in hospital, and the complete lack of support from the club he was contracted with at...

In episode 200, Max chats with Australian Olympic Swimming Champion Shayna Jack! Shayna takes us through being atop the swimming world at 19, to the call accusing her wrongly of doping. Stripped of her identity, doubted by the system, and forced to fight for the truth she knew: that she was innocent. Shayna opens up on the day she got the call from Sports Integrity Australia, the relentless battle...

In episode 200, Max chats with St Kilda Legend Lenny Hayes! From walking into Moorabin on day one as a kid and learning from Robert Harvey, to being cleaned up by Glenn Archer on debut, and becoming one of the most respected people in football. We chat on St Kilda success from 2008 - 2010, and what it meant to Lenny, the emotion of the drawn 2010 Grand Final and Brendan Goddard's iconic mark off L...

In this exclusive interview, Max chats with Brisbane Lions Chairman Andrew Wellington! Andrew takes us through his perspective on the NGA and Northern Academies, and where we're getting lost in the debate when it comes to NGA, Northern Academies, and Father son. Andrew shares where the AFL made a mistake when it comes to the NGA pathways, the conversations around the club at the halfway point of 2...

In episode 199, Max chats with Former Tottenham Hotspur Assistant Coach Sergio Raimundo! Sergio takes us through Tottenham, the Europa League final, and working with Ange Postecoglou! All this and much more in episode 199 of Sporting Max! www.instagram.com/sportingmax.podcast/

In episode 198, Max chats with Former Professional Golfer Paul Gow! Paul takes us through the PGA Tour, Korn Ferry tour, and the US Open! All this and much more in episode 198 of Sporting Max! www.instagram.com/sportingmax.podcast/

In episode 197, Max chats with Professional PGA Golfer Jack Munro! Jack takes us through the PGA Tour, the Asian Tour, and Rory McKilroy coming to the Australian Open! All this and much more in episode 197 of Sporting Max! www.instagram.com/sportingmax.podcast/

In episode 196, Max chats with Melbourne Demons Head of Recruiting Jason Taylor! Jason takes us through his time at St Kilda, Collingwood, and Melbourne! All this and much more in episode 196 of Sporting Max!

In episode 195, Max chats with Adelaide Crows High Performance Manager Darren Burgess! Darren takes us through Adelaide, Liverpool, and Melbourne! All this and much more in episode 195 of Sporting Max! www.instagram.com/sportingmax.podcast/

In episode 194, Max chats with Australian National Swim Team Head Coach Rohan Taylor! Rohan takes us through the Olympics, how to set a high performance culture, creating a legacy for swimming in Australia! All this and much more in episode 194 of Sporting Max! www.instagram.com/sportingmax.podcast/

In episode 193, Max chats with former Australian Cricketer Bryce McGain! Bryce takes us through Victoria, Australia, and test debut! All this and much more in episode 193 of Sporting Max! www.instagram.com/sportingmax.podcast/

In episode 192, Max chats with Former ICC CEO Malcolm Speed! Malcolm takes us through Cricket Australia, the ICC, and the 2003 World Cup! All this and much more in episode 196 of Sporting Max! www.instagram.com/sportingmax.podcast/

In episode 191, Max chats with former North Melbourne Player Ben Brown! Ben takes us through North Melbourne, Melbourne, and the 2021 Grand Final! All this and much more in episode 191 of Sporting Max! www.instagram.com/sportingmax.podcastIn episode 191, Max chats with former North Melbourne Player Ben Brown! Ben takes us through North Melbourne, Melbourne, and the 2021 Grand Final! All this and m...