David Gallop is one of the greatest administrators in Australian sport — having steered both the NRL and Football Federation Australia through some of their most defining moments.

In this episode, we cover it all:
• How he found himself running rugby league
• His approach to handling media pressure and player controversies — including the Melbourne Storm salary cap scandal
• What it was like working alongside Frank Lowy to grow the global game in Australia
• The highs and lows of his time in charge of the NRL & Football Australia
• What he’s learned about leadership along the way
• And What he's working on now

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