In episode 125, Max chats with West Coast Eagles Head of Development Jamie Maddocks! Jamie shares the expectations for the year ahead and what a successful 2026 looks like for the Eagles. We dive into the challenge of developing a large group of young players simultaneously, the role of storytelling in teaching high-performance habits, and why surrounding emerging talent with strong senior leaders is critical.

Jamie takes us through his journey - from Oakleigh and an injury-affected junior career, to rediscovering his passion for footy, the influence of Luke Beveridge, and the lead-up to the 2016 Western Bulldogs premiership.

We also unpack his move to West Coast, Andrew McQualter’s vision for the club’s future, and what’s driving the next phase of growth.

All this and much more in episode 225 of Sporting Max!

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