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Mitch McCarron joins the Scoreboard podcast fresh off a decade-long professional basketball career to talk transition, identity, and impact. In this candid conversation, Mitch reflects on the injuries that shaped his exit from the game, his current work with the Australian Basketball Players' Association, and why helping the next generation matters just as much as his time on court.

From Eltham to Spain, from winning championships to learning to switch off, Mitch shares stories of resilience, leadership, and the balance between being competitive and being human. He also opens up about social media, online abuse, fatherhood, and why his post-basketball purpose might be even bigger than the game itself.

Plus: his Scoreboard Moment, favourite overseas experience, all-time sporting memory, and the bucket list event he'd love to attend.

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Rod Campbell joins the Scoreboard podcast to unpack the vision behind Learning Life Through Sport — a growing program aimed at creating safe, respectful, and inclusive environments across junior sport.

Drawing from his background in AFL, firefighting, and road safety education, Rod explains how empowering coaches, parents, and players with clear values like sportsmanship and effort can shape better behaviours both on and off the field.

We discuss how community sport is grappling with umpire abuse, performance anxiety, and win-at-all-costs culture — and how simple frameworks like “zip lips, hands up” can be a game-changer.

From personal experiences to national impact, Rod shares the importance of leadership, legacy, and why being kind and competitive are not mutually exclusive.

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In Episode 106 of Scoreboard, Chris Titley speaks with Abbey Willcox, freestyle aerial skier, about resilience, risk, and the reality of chasing an Olympic dream.

Abbey shares her journey from gymnastics to skiing, the lessons learned from missing the 2022 Winter Olympics, and what it took to come back stronger. She talks about living with fear every time she jumps, managing nerves, and training year-round in Brisbane’s world-class water ramp facility.

From breaking her leg to making history with the Australian team on the World Cup podium, Abbey explains the highs, the heartbreaks, and why having a life outside of sport has been a game-changer.

We also cover:

• Mental health and her ambassador work with the Black Dog Institute

• The business side of winter sports, sponsorships and exposure

• The bucket list event she’d love to attend (hint: it’s in the US, and everyone watches it)

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In Episode 105 of Scoreboard, Chris Titley talks with Hayden Kerr, Sydney Sixers all-rounder and Queensland recruit, about life on and off the pitch.

Hayden shares how growing up across the road from Bradman Oval shaped his love for cricket, the lessons from his breakout Big Bash season, and how he balances the demands of being an all-rounder across multiple formats.

They cover his time playing county cricket in Cardiff, his move to Queensland cricket, and why having the right support network has been key to staying grounded.

Off the field, Hayden opens up about his curiosity for finance, crypto, and life after cricket.

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In Episode 104 of Scoreboard, Chris Titley speaks with Danielle Mansell, Vice President, Service and Fan Experience at the Dallas Mavericks about how one of the NBA’s biggest teams designs loyalty that lasts.

Fresh from a visit to Australia, Danielle reflects on what she observed from Aussie clubs and how it sharpened her thinking around community and fan relationships.

She talks about the evolving approach to membership tiers, segmenting audiences, and delivering value to different types of fans from superfans to casual attendees.

She discusses the reality of modern fandom in the NBA where trades, drafts and constant player movement make brand loyalty more important than ever and how the Mavs aim to connect through consistency, experience, and trust.

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In Episode 103 of Scoreboard, Chris Titley chats with Amelia Velardo from Carlton AFLW about finding her rhythm in the game—and the mindset shifts that helped her get there.

Amelia reflects on switching from basketball to footy, the challenge of changing positions, and how she turned kicking into a strength. She opens up about managing injury setbacks, building confidence, and the importance of separating her identity from performance.

It’s a grounded and honest conversation about growth, perspective, and doing the work—on her own terms.

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In Episode 102 of Scoreboard, Chris Titley sits down with Alex Saundry, founder and director of More Than Management, to unpack the evolving role of a player agent—especially in women’s sport.

Alex shares how she went from AFLW player to player advocate, what athletes actually look for in representation, and why trust is her non-negotiable. From media training to commercial deals and post-career planning, she breaks down what managing a modern athlete really involves.

We talk about navigating pressure, shaping public narratives, and the personal relationships behind the headlines.

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In Episode 101 of Scoreboard, Chris Titley chats with Kathryn McCann, General Manager of Marketing, Public Affairs and Social Impact at the Tasmania Devils, about what it takes to launch a new AFL club with deep roots in community, culture, and purpose.

Kathryn shares how the team identity was built around Tasmanian values—from shaping the narrative to introducing Rum’un, the official mascot. It’s a story of symbolism, authenticity, and the steady work of building connection before the first bounce.

We talk about early influences, defining success beyond the scoreboard, and the opportunity sport has to create something that truly belongs to the people.

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For the 100th episode of Scoreboard, Chris Titley is joined by Ally Anderson—Brisbane Lions midfielder, AFLW Best & Fairest winner, and a player who’s learned when and how to use her voice.

Ally reflects on the evolution of the AFLW, her role as a leader, and the responsibility that comes with being a First Nations athlete in the public eye.

She talks about confidence, consistency, and carving out space—not just on the field, but in the conversation.

And a quick stat rundown:

🏆 2 x Premierships — 2021 & 2023
🥇 4 x Lions Best & Fairest — 2019, 2021, 2023, 2024
🌟 3 x All-Australian — 2019, 2023, 2024
🥇 1 x AFLW League Best & Fairest
🔢 43 disposals in one game
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In Episode 99 of Scoreboard, Chris Titley speaks with Anna Pixner, two-time downhill skateboarding world champion, about speed, fear, and staying centred when the road drops away at 90km/h.

Anna shares how she got into the sport, the role of breathwork and focus during high-speed descents, and what it’s like to navigate crashes, nerves, and adrenaline on some of the world’s fastest hills.

From standing on podiums to mentoring women in the sport, she unpacks what it takes—mentally and physically—to ride the edge and stay in control.

We talk mindset, gear, travel, flow, and the future of downhill—possibly even at the Olympics.

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