In Episode 77 of Scoreboard, Chris Titley sits down with Emily Howkins—former jockey turned rodeo competitor—to talk about grit, guts, and chasing adrenaline across wildly different arenas.

Emily opens up about her early days growing up in Central Queensland, riding trackwork before sunrise and pushing her body to make weight—until one day, she couldn’t anymore. That’s when she found rodeo.

Now driving heavy machinery by day and saddling up by night, she shares what it’s like to compete in the male-dominated world of Ranch Saddle Bronc and how she handles injury, and why it’s camaraderie—not glory—that keeps her going.

Her Scoreboard Moment? Learning to listen to her body and pivot without losing her identity.

🐎 From silks to spurs—this is a story about dusting yourself off and getting back in the ring (or chute).

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In Episode 76 of Scoreboard, Chris Titley chats with Jonathon Flegg Director from Freshwater Strategy—sports entrepreneur, expansion strategist, and driving force behind some of the biggest bid moments in Australian sport.

From rallying support for the Dolphins' successful NRL bid to leading the Perth Bears charge, Jono shares the behind-the-scenes of turning fan bases into business cases—and how a strong vision can turn ‘maybe’ into ‘launching soon’.

He unpacks the early work behind Professional Fighters League (PFL Pacific), the lessons from his time with the London Broncos, and how building a sport from scratch needs the same mindset as stepping into the ring: belief, patience, and a killer plan.

Jono also opens up about walking away from the game he loved, and how that Scoreboard Moment helped him find fresh perspective—and new impact.

🐬 Expansion, endurance, and the game behind the games.

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In Episode 75 of Scoreboard, Chris Titley sits down with Christie Jenkins—elite athlete turned startup investor—to explore how mindset, movement, and moonshots have shaped her life across sport and business.

Christie unpacks a remarkable athletic career spanning trampolining, CrossFit, and Beach Volleyball—where she reached national or world-class status in all three.

She shares what it’s like to give everything to a dream, miss the medal, and still walk away fulfilled.

Her Scoreboard Moment? A training accident that changed her perspective on coaching forever.

Now as Managing Director of Techstars Australia, she’s helping founders turn ideas into global businesses—backed by the same mindset she developed through sport: stretch goals, relentless work ethic, and the belief that hard things are worth doing.

From self-braiding before comps at age 9 to launching a startup that bought football clubs, Christie’s story is about backing yourself—even when the scoreboard doesn’t.

🏐 10-metre flips, bronze-medal heartbreaks, and the lesson of living like Ivana—joyfully, fully, and all-in.

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In Episode 74 of Scoreboard, Chris Titley sits down with 18-year-old Australian racing driver Alex Gardner to talk about passion, pressure, and chasing speed—on track and in life.

Alex shares how a childhood obsession with Cars movies and Hot Wheels turned into go-karts, a Radical Cup championship, and now piloting an Aston Martin Vantage GT3 as the youngest in his category.

He opens up about juggling university, training, sponsorship calls, and simulator sessions—while chasing a seat on the international endurance circuit.

From mental training and race-day rituals to late-night Mario Kart and spelling “Queensland” backwards under pressure, Alex brings a mix of self-awareness, hustle, and big ambition.

He’s aiming for Le Mans. And he’s not waiting for permission.

🏁 Fast cars, big dreams, and a reminder that the journey starts long before the green light.

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In Episode 73 of Scoreboard, Chris Titley sits down with triple Paralympic gold medallist Carol Cooke—former cop, cyclist, swimmer, speaker, and founder of the MS Mega Swim—to talk about resilience, reinvention, and refusing to accept limits.

Carol shares her life-defining diagnosis with MS at age 36—and the brutal delivery from a neurologist who told her to “get her affairs in order” and give up sport.

What followed was a decades-long story of defiance, discovery, and gold medals in three sports across two continents.

From being told she was “too fat for gymnastics” at 9 to winning gold at age 60, Carol has made a habit of proving people wrong.

She opens up about her journey from rowing to cycling, racing men because there were no female categories, and launching a 24-hour swim that’s raised over $11 million for people living with MS.

🚴 A reminder that belief is powerful, stubbornness is underrated, and you’re never too old to chase something new.

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In Episode 72 of Scoreboard, Chris Titley sits down with Rupert McCall—poet, performer, and proud Queenslander—for a rich and winding conversation about sport, storytelling, and how walking away from a legal career led to a life on stages across the world.

Rupert reflects on childhood backyard battles in Margate, discovering Banjo Paterson in Year 5, and his sliding-door moment at Strathpine that pushed him out of family law and into full-time poetry. He shares stories of early gigs, forgotten lines, Anzac Cove tributes, and finding rhythm again—both in his work and his life.

From writing Queenslander on a whim to reciting it at the Gabba after a Sheffield Shield win (and meeting his future wife that same night), this episode is full of serendipity, setbacks, and soulful reflections on the power of words.

🎤 A masterclass in trusting your gut, owning your story, and making emotion part of the game plan.

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In Episode 71 of Scoreboard, Chris Titley sits down with Sarah Kelly—Deputy Chair of the Brisbane Lions, Chair of the Australian Sports Foundation, and board member for Brisbane 2032—to unpack the power of sport as both business and cultural connector.

Sarah reflects on her early love of sport from beach cricket at Bilinga to Lang Park Origin nights, and how her legal and academic background shaped her unique path into sports governance.

From helping rebuild the Lions from wooden spooners to premiers, to guiding Olympic legacy strategy, she shares how resilience, strategy, and a little humour go a long way.

They dive into the early days of AFLW, the challenge of building engagement in a crowded Queensland market, and why co-location of men’s and women’s teams is delivering surprising cultural benefits.

Sarah also opens up about her scoreboard moment—losing both parents—and how it fuelled her to chase impact with urgency and joy.

🎯 Smart, spirited, and sharp—this episode is a reminder that the business of sport is about people first, always.

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In Episode 70 of Scoreboard, Chris Titley sits down with Rebecca Frizelle—co-owner of the Gold Coast Titans and long-time sports backer—to talk about two decades in the game, resilience in leadership, and why good people make great clubs.

Rebecca opens up about her journey from corporate boardrooms to club ownership, what she’s learned since becoming a major stakeholder in 2018, and why growing the Titans is about more than just wins—it’s about culture, community, and creating a place the Gold Coast can be proud of.

She unpacks the challenges of building in a crowded sporting landscape, the club’s new high-performance facility, and how the NRLW, netball, and disability teams are shaping a broader vision for the future.

From Jimmy Barnes concerts to scoreboard moments driven by defiance, Rebecca reflects on the impact of inclusive programs, resilient leadership, and why she still answers every tough week with one simple goal: get better.

🏉 Humble, driven, and unapologetically community-first—this is sport with heart and purpose.

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In Episode 69 of Scoreboard, Chris Titley sits down with Scott Roth—head coach of the Tasmania JackJumpers—for an honest and deeply reflective conversation about life in basketball, building culture from scratch, and leading with empathy over ego.

Scott shares how the game took him from Cleveland to the NBA, from coaching in Europe to launching the JackJumpers—and how a heartbreaking moment with his father changed everything.

He reflects on being cut, benched, doubted, and driven, and how all of it shaped the grit-and-grind values that now define one of Australia’s most loved teams.

From mentoring players behind closed doors to co-creating a club that truly represents a state, Scott dives into what “Defend the Island” really means, why he looks for himself in every player, and how his fourth quarter in life is all about legacy—not just wins.

🏀 Mentorship, vulnerability, resilience—and building a championship team when no one expected it.

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