In Episode 18 of Scoreboard, host Chris Titley catches up with Peter Hatzoglou to unpack one of the wildest journeys in modern cricket—going from casual club player and full-time KPMG analyst to Big Bash cult hero and globe-trotting franchise cricketer.

Peter shares how a last-minute call from Michael Klinger changed his life, the strange perks of being a leggie, and why he's juggling CFA exams while bowling to the world’s best.

From backyard cricket to the Cayman Islands T10 league, it's been a wild ride—and it's only just beginning.

He dives into the pressures of short-term contracts, bouncing between teams, and staying grounded in a career where your next opportunity might be on another continent. Plus, Peter talks about his love for finance, startup investing, and why every T20 cricketer should think like a business.

🔥 A brilliantly honest chat about uncertainty, self-belief, and building your own scoreboard—even when you're not sure what country you'll be in next week.

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In Episode 17 of Scoreboard, host Chris Titley chats with Olympic water polo player Alice Williams about her debut Games in Paris, the emotional rollercoaster of a silver medal run, and how she’s learning to embrace both the highs and the heartbreak.

Alice opens up about penalty shootouts that shaved years off her life, managing the pressure of Olympic competition, and the overwhelming moment she realised she was officially an Olympic medallist.

She also shares her game-day superstitions (including Coke and a banana), why she sits slightly away from the team before games, and how journaling helps quiet her inner perfectionist.

From fangirling over Aussie athletes in the Olympic Village to playing one of the most physically and mentally demanding sports on earth, Alice offers a raw, funny, and reflective look into life as a Stinger—and what it means to keep showing up for your team.

🔥 Proof that the scoreboard doesn’t always tell the full story—but the journey is always worth it.

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In Episode 16 of Scoreboard, host Chris Titley chats with off-road triathlete Hannah Young about going from a post-COVID fitness challenge to becoming a world champion in her age group—after only a year and a half in the sport.

Hannah opens up about how her partner tricked her into signing up for a local race, how she ran 800m with a broken bike over her shoulder to win, and why that one chaotic event lit the fire for everything that followed.

She shares how she trained her way to Ibiza, what it takes to race XTERRA triathlons across three continents, and why mental prep (and counting by twos) is just as important as hill climbs and hydration. From sparky to scuba diver to world champ, Hannah’s story is about backing yourself—even when the path isn’t obvious.

🌍 Full of grit, gear changes, and big goals—this one will leave you fired up to take the long way home.

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In Episode 15 of Scoreboard, host Chris Titley chats with Australian water polo player Elle Armit about the emotional rollercoaster of the Paris Olympics, her love-hate relationship with the sport, and how she rediscovered joy—both in and out of the pool.

Elle opens up about her Tokyo comedown, the burnout that led her to play overseas, and the turning point that convinced her to give it one more shot. From missing selection to mapping out a comeback with her psych and coach, she shares how mindset, self-awareness, and showing up for the team changed everything.

She also talks about the semi-final win over the USA, what it really felt like to lose gold but win silver, and how much it meant to finally hug her family in the stands after years of sacrifice. Now teaching full-time and taking a break from sport, Elle reflects on what's next—and why it's okay not to have all the answers.

🌊 A deeply honest and empowering episode about sport, identity, and rewriting your story on your own terms.

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In Episode 14 of Scoreboard, host Chris Titley sits down with Lauren Hume—a teacher, world champion age-group triathlete, and soon-to-be pro—to talk about grit, structure, and chasing your passion one swim-bike-run at a time.

Lauren shares how a car accident and a global pandemic rerouted her from cricket and soccer into endurance sport, and how one “panic attack” in open water lit the fire to go all in. She opens up about juggling teaching with 20+ hours of weekly training, why she ditched Strava to stay sane, and how her obsession with self-improvement drives her toward the pro ranks.

From oat-fuelled routines to mental battles mid-race, Lauren brings honesty, humour, and heart to a sport that often goes under the radar.

💥 Packed with personal insights and powerful takeaways—this one’s for anyone learning to bet on themselves.

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In Episode 13 of Scoreboard, host Chris Titley catches up with triple Olympian Bronte Barratt to reflect on a career that spanned three Games, four medals, and one world record—plus what life looks like after swimming at the highest level.

Bronte opens up about her first Olympics where she won gold with three Queensland teammates, the emotional bronze in London that felt just as good, and the personal victory of finishing Rio with a PB from lane eight.

She shares her honest take on burnout, the long road back from shoulder injuries, and the mental tools that helped her perform under pressure.

Now a radiographer and mum of two, Bronte talks about the transition out of elite sport, building a new routine, and why patience, persistence, and good sleep still matter.

✨ A reflective, grounded, and inspiring chat with someone who’s done it all—and is still swimming through life with purpose.

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In Episode 12 of Scoreboard, host Chris Titley chats with Aussie water polo goalkeeper Gabi Palm about her standout performance in the Paris Olympics, leading the Stingers into a nail-biting semi-final win, and what it really feels like to save the match-winning shot.

Gabi takes us inside the team’s Olympic mindset—from always having her suitcase packed to switching off social media just to stay focused. She opens up about her love for the goalkeeper role, the mental reset tools she leans on in pressure moments, and how she manages being both a perfectionist and a team-first leader.

From learning to embrace chaos to the wild contrast between Tokyo and Paris, Gabi shares how she stays grounded, why she’s embracing the pause post-Games, and how she’s figuring out what comes next—on her terms.

🧠 A powerful story of presence, performance, and finding pride in the process.

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In Episode 11 of Scoreboard, host Chris Titley sits down with former NFL player and Super Bowl champ Jesse Williams to talk about his rise from Brisbane to the biggest stage in American sport—and the values that kept him grounded through it all.

Jesse shares how he hustled his way from three jobs in Brisbane to walking onto a college campus in Arizona, eventually becoming the #1 JUCO player in the U.S. and choosing to play for powerhouse Alabama under Nick Saban.

He reflects on his journey to the NFL, how injuries and cancer tested him, and what it meant to become known as “The Monstar.”From playing in front of 110,000 fans to documenting his life with a Leica camera, Jesse opens up about resilience, identity, and why he's now focused on mentoring young athletes and building a quiet legacy for his family.💪

A raw, powerful, and motivating look at what it takes to build your own scoreboard—on your terms.

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In Episode 10 of Scoreboard, host Chris Titley sits down with fast bowler Tom Whitney, whose dream debut for Queensland saw him take eight wickets and become one of the most talked-about names in Aussie cricket.

Tom opens up about the nerves before his first Shield game, the thrill of getting his baggy maroon, and the wild moment he found himself trending on Cricinfo. He shares the story behind the dropped catch, the relief of that first wicket, and what it felt like to be bowling in the big leagues after a tough injury layoff.

From growing up idolising Shane Watson to studying property economics as a plan B, Tom talks about staying grounded, working on his mental game, and the balance between confidence, nerves, and humble hard work.

🏏 A cracking listen for cricket fans, young athletes, and anyone who’s ever had to back themselves on debut.

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In Episode 9 of Scoreboard, host Chris Titley catches up with former Brisbane Lions midfielder Jarryd Lyons, fresh into retirement after 14 seasons and 194 AFL games.

Jarryd reflects on his journey from being a pick 61 underdog to building a career based on grit, consistency, and a footy brain that helped him outplay faster, flashier opponents. He shares how a spider bite (yes, a legit hospital-stay kind) nearly derailed a pre-season, why moving to Brisbane was the best decision of his life, and how being a father has changed the way he thinks about legacy.

He also opens up about the highs and heartbreak of grand finals, his new role at New Balance, and why playing a season with his brother back at Glenelg is the fairy-tale chapter he never expected.

🕷️ Real talk, rare injuries, and the kind of leadership that doesn’t always make headlines—until now.

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