In this episode of Scoreboard, Chris Titley sits down with former AFL player Lachie Keeffe for an honest conversation about transition, identity and finding purpose after elite sport. After an 18 year football journey across Collingwood and the GWS Giants, Lachie reflects on the realities of role playing in the AFL system, navigating one year contracts and learning how to stay grounded in an environment built on uncertainty.

Now working in finance and investor relations with private markets firm Spy Capital, Lachie opens up about the shift from locker room life to corporate life and the challenge of starting again from the bottom in a completely different industry. He explains how planning for life after football became important during the final years of his career and why education, networking and curiosity helped him prepare for the transition.

The conversation also dives into resilience and mindset. Lachie reflects on serious ACL injuries, setbacks and periods where momentum disappeared just as he felt like he belonged at AFL level. Rather than focusing on frustration, he learned to focus on what could still be improved during recovery and how staying calm and process driven helped him through difficult moments.

There is a thoughtful perspective throughout the episode around elite environments and relationships. Lachie explains why the best clubs and businesses are built on trust, genuine connection and people moving in the same direction. Whether in sport or finance, he believes strong relationships create the foundation for people to perform at their best.

From growing up loving soccer in regional Queensland to building a long AFL career and now stepping into the finance world, Lachie’s story is one of adaptability, curiosity and embracing change. A grounded conversation about preparing for what comes next while still appreciating the journey that got you there.

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