Mitch Robinson sits down with the current AFL Players Association CEO Paul Marsh. They discussed some similarities with the Cricket & Aussie Rules CBA negotiations and the last resort but potential lockout/strike that faced players. Also, the big issues surrounding Gambling and Mental Health in the sporting world + much more!

Intro

1.40 Why Marsh is on the Gold coast

2.30 How Paul got the job as the AFLPA CEO

3.36 The jump from 350 athletes compared to 800+ AFL

4.25 Building trust with the AFL players

6.20 Issues raised from the regular surveys

7.40 What surprised Paul initially as AFLPA CEO

10.20 Players succumbing to mental health issues.

13.25 Education around online trolls and racism in today's society

15.21 Gambling, are we doing enough to raise awareness for players?

19.20 Thoughts on the current media accountability

23.10 AFL vs Cricket Australia comparisons in CBA negotiations

25.30 Pauls regular catch ups with the AFL, gil and hocking.

27.00 Do the AFL talk to the AFLPA about future rule changes

28.00 Keeping an eye on the competing sports in Australia

29.30 Big issue players face with transition out of sport

34.00 Quick Q's: MCG Grand final, mid season trade yes or no