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In Episode 62 of Scoreboard, Chris Titley sits down with Phil Mooney—former Queensland Reds coach and now Director of Rugby at Wests—to talk about full-circle moments, the state of rugby in Australia, and the beauty of doing the basics well.

Phil reflects on growing up at Wests, tagging along with his Wallaby dad, and playing his first game for the club at five. He shares stories from coaching the Reds, being let go mid-rebuild, and how that setback became his sliding door moment—leading to coaching gigs at the Broncos, in New Zealand, and Japan.

With a career that spans first grade cricket, international rugby, and schoolboy coaching, Phil unpacks lessons on player motivation, diversity in team environments, and why we need to invest more in grassroots if rugby is going to thrive long-term.

From Ballymore corner post memories to the power of game-day experience, Phil delivers sharp insights with a deep love for the game—and the people in it.

🏉 Humble wisdom, hard-earned perspective, and why success is often about who you bring along with you.

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In Episode 61 of Scoreboard, Chris Titley chats with Christine Finnegan—CEO of the Tasmania JackJumpers—about launching a professional sports club from scratch, growing a brand in a parochial state, and leading through purpose, resilience, and a whole lot of hustle.

Christine shares how the club was born in her Brighton lounge room during Melbourne’s lockdowns, how a mascot and a coach became the first two building blocks, and why authenticity has been at the centre of everything since day one.

From a packed stadium to a sold-out membership list, the JackJumpers are now one of the most engaged sporting franchises in the country.

She opens up about the grit-and-grind lessons from her time at the Melbourne Storm, the emotional toll of leadership, navigating social media abuse, and guiding the club through its recent acquisition by private equity.

And with a WNBL license application in motion, her next goal is clear: make elite basketball truly statewide.

🟢 Built on community. Backed by values. And led by someone who never tried to be anyone but herself.

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In Episode 60 of Scoreboard, Chris Titley sits down with Mel Jones—former Australian cricketer, trailblazing commentator, and driving force in cricket diplomacy—for a wide-ranging chat on sport, service, and shifting gears.

Mel shares the story of how getting dropped from the Australian team unexpectedly opened the door to a commentary career—one she hadn’t planned, but now shapes the way the world watches women’s cricket.

She reflects on growing up between backyard battles and Windies inspiration, coaching a club to a long-awaited flag, and finding pride not just in what her team achieved, but how many of them went on to shape the sport.

From helping evacuate the Afghan women’s team in 2021, to developing leadership platforms and mentoring the next generation, Mel’s story is a masterclass in reinvention, resilience, and cricket’s quiet power to connect across cultures.

🎙️ Passion, perspective, and a whole lot of prawn cocktails—this one hits in all the right places.

Please note: About ¾ of the way through the episode, we switched to phone audio due to connectivity issues—thanks for your understanding!

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In Episode 59 of Scoreboard, Chris Titley sits down with Rachel Condos-Fields—former capital markets executive turned founder of The Wattlenest a fast-growing support platform helping emerging and elite athletes across Australia.

Rachel shares her journey from corporate boardrooms to sports changemaker, founding The Wattlenest after witnessing firsthand the financial and emotional toll on athletes chasing their dreams.

From helping athletes fund their journey to Paris 2024, to building a 160+ strong community across 50 sports, she unpacks the mission to remove affordability as a barrier to opportunity.

She also opens up about her own scoreboard moment—a chance encounter with a young boy in Nepal that sparked a lifelong commitment to purpose-driven work, showing how small actions can create generational change.

With stories of Jamie Young, Hugh McCluggage, networking tips, and big ambitions for Brisbane 2032, this episode captures the spirit of sport, community, and giving back.

🤝 A must-listen for anyone who believes sport can be the great equaliser—and a powerful force for good.

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In Episode 58 of Scoreboard, Chris Titley sits down with Pat Howard—former Wallaby, coach, high-performance executive, and former CEO of an ASX-listed company—to talk about navigating elite sport, building better systems, and why long-term thinking wins.

Pat reflects on debuting for the Wallabies at 19, the lessons he took from legends like Tim Horan, and how walking away from playing at 29 opened doors into coaching, strategy, and leadership. He unpacks his time in rugby and cricket, the shift to CEO life in tech, and the experience of leading a company through to acquisition.

Now head of strategy at the Australian Sports Commission, Pat shares his views on early specialisation, the future of athlete wellbeing, and how sport can prepare people for far more than just podiums.

🏉 From Test caps to boardrooms, this one’s about thinking big, staying curious, and knowing when to pivot.

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In Episode 57 of Scoreboard, Chris Titley sits down with former Taekwondo athlete and amateur boxer Jess Borg for a raw, grounded, and quietly powerful chat about chasing dreams, handling heartbreak, and starting again with purpose.

Jess opens up about starting martial arts to overcome a childhood motor condition, becoming “the screaming Maltese kid” on the mats in Bundaberg, and her rapid rise through the national Taekwondo scene.

She shares the emotional toll of narrowly missing Olympic selection, the injury setbacks, and what it’s like to give everything to a dream that doesn’t quite land.

But instead of stopping there, Jess pivoted. She stepped into boxing, stepped outside her comfort zone, and eventually stepped away from elite sport altogether—this time, on her own terms.

Now, she’s channeling all that passion into NEEXT, a platform designed to help athletes navigate life after sport, with real tools for real transitions.

✨ It’s not the tangible sporting outcome she thought she’d be telling—but it might be the one that helps others write theirs.

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In Episode 56 of Scoreboard, Chris Titley sits down with former Wallaby Fletcher Dyson—front-rower, business owner, and quiet achiever—with a story that spans Test debuts, unexpected detours, and a neck injury that nearly changed everything.

Fletch opens up about chasing rugby dreams from the paddocks of Armidale to Eden Park, sneaking game tapes to study his idols, and earning a spot in the Waratahs squad thanks to a little “entrepreneurial curiosity.”

He shares what it felt like to wear the Wallabies jersey, survive a near-paralysing spinal injury, and find purpose beyond the roar of the crowd.

From painting his parents’ house to running marathons for MND, Fletcher reflects on building a life after footy—one pedal stroke, pub stint, and titanium plate at a time.

💥 Big scrums. Bigger perspective. And a few spray-painted life lessons along the way.

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In Episode 55 of Scoreboard, Chris Titley sits down with former Rugby League star Darius Boyd for a powerful, wide-ranging conversation that goes far beyond the footy field.

Darius reflects on growing up as a die-hard Broncos fan, sharing a locker room with his childhood hero Wendell Sailor, and the pressure of going from schoolboy to premiership player in just 12 months.

He talks about his famous connection with Wayne Bennett, why consistency trumped talent, and how perfectionism nearly derailed his mental health.

In a brutally honest moment, Darius shares his 2014 decision to check into a mental health facility—his Scoreboard Moment—and how that three-week break transformed his career and life.

Now a father of four, he opens up about parenting in the digital age, coaching pathways, and why kindness and effort still matter more than followers and fame.

💬 Honest, grounded, and full of perspective—this one’s for anyone chasing goals while learning how to slow down.

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In Episode 54 of Scoreboard, Chris Titley sits down with Ironman Trevor Hendy for an emotional, raw, and deeply reflective conversation about performance, pressure, and learning to live beyond the podium.

Trevor opens up about being the last kid off the beach who grew into one of the most dominant surf athletes in history—then spent the next three decades learning to let go of the ego that came with it.

From dealing with early bullying and insecurity to developing a “win at all costs” mindset, Trevor shares how he hit the top of the sporting world but still felt broken inside.

He reveals the moment that shifted everything—holding his newborn son TJ and realising he wasn’t the man he wanted to be. That became the start of a journey back to authenticity, vulnerability, and rediscovering the true meaning of strength.

This episode is full of tears, triumph, and timeless lessons—from Collingwood footy club culture to rainforest wisdom, goal setting, grief, and the spiritual power of stillness.

🌊 One of the most honest reflections you’ll hear—from one of Australia’s most iconic athletes.

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In Episode 53 of Scoreboard, Chris Titley sits down with Wallabies legend Stirling Mortlock to talk about going from fourth-grade Colts to Test captain, how writing down his goals changed his life, and why he's now betting on the future of sport through XV Capital.

Stirling shares the inside story of that famous intercept try against the All Blacks in the 2003 World Cup, the pressure of goal-kicking under stadium lights, and what it was like leading Australia through rugby’s shifting landscape.

He opens up about learning from the greats, managing the mental side of elite performance, and why he believes rugby is still a game of chess—if you’re willing to take the hits.

Now in the business world, he reflects on the rise of sports tech, athlete-owned IP, digital twins, and how blockchain, AI and quantum computing are reshaping fan engagement and high-performance sport.

🏉 Grit, leadership, and the mindset behind one of Australia’s toughest sporting figures—on and off the field.

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