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In this episode of Scoreboard, Chris Titley sits down with Todd Carney for one of the most raw and reflective conversations on the podcast to date. A former NRL star now working as a pathways coach with the Gold Coast Titans, Todd speaks openly about the highs of professional rugby league and the very public lows that followed.

Todd describes rugby league as the greatest rollercoaster of his life. It gave him success, identity and opportunity, but also shame, heartache and lessons he had to learn the hard way.

He revisits the turning point that changed everything, the drive to rehab on the 24th of February, a moment he now calls his true Scoreboard moment.

From that day forward he committed to sobriety, rebuilding trust and redefining who he wanted to be as a father, husband and mentor.

The conversation goes deep into discipline and selfishness in high performance sport. Todd argues that young rugby league players must be selfish in the right way if they want to make it, prioritising the game over distractions, ego and temptation.

He reflects on alcohol, gambling and the environment that can swallow talented athletes, explaining how central alcohol was to his downward spiral and why removing it changed everything.

Now approaching 40, Todd talks about fatherhood, routine and daily habits that keep him grounded.

Early morning training, cold showers, structured sleep and one day at a time thinking are his anchors. He is honest about slip ups, about the ongoing work required to stay sober, and about accepting that his past will always be part of his story.

This episode is not just about rugby league. It is about accountability, identity and second chances.

Todd does not hide from the mistakes that defined headlines, but instead uses them as tools to guide the next generation.

His message is simple: if you are going to chase the dream, commit fully, own your decisions, and never ignore the moment you know something needs to change.

If you follow rugby league or care about the human side of elite sport, this is a powerful listen.

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Brandon Starcevich joins Chris Titley for a grounded, thoughtful conversation about change, pressure and backing yourself when the spotlight is on. Fresh off a move back to Perth and into a new club environment, Brandon reflects on leaving Brisbane after a premiership run, navigating free agency and choosing what felt right personally rather than purely professionally.

He opens up about being an intensity driven defender who relies on preparation and mental sharpness to compete with more naturally gifted opponents. From spending hours studying matchups to grounding himself through breathing and visualisation before running out, Brandon explains how he manages big game nerves and turns emotional energy into focus. He shares the shift from early career hype and pressure to appreciating the moment, smiling before a packed stadium and embracing the noise rather than fearing it.

There is honesty around setbacks too. Brandon talks about injuries, the frustration of watching from the sidelines, and the discipline required to attack rehab so that when opportunity returns he is ready. He reflects on the sting of losses, the importance of reviewing vision with coaches to properly put games to bed, and the mindset of staying even keel across a long season.

A powerful thread through the episode is belief. Brandon revisits a pivotal under 18 moment when a tough conversation with Peter Sumich forced him to lift his standards and truly commit.

Later in his AFL journey, advice about “owning your space” from David Boon became a mental anchor. Whether it is a one on one contest, a matchup, or a moment late in a game, he believes in claiming responsibility for what is directly in front of him.

Off the field, Brandon is leaning into business with a new venture called Club Scout, aimed at bringing data driven valuations into local football recruiting. It reflects his broader interest in growth beyond the game and understanding value, opportunity and long term impact.

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Matt Flynn joins Chris Titley to reflect on a season that finally clicked and on the habits that let him stay available, useful and calm in a demanding AFL life.

Matt talks honestly about early-career injuries and the work he and the medical team did to close gaps in his body, how a focus on simple, daily routines, sleep, walks, meditation and steady social connection fed into more consistent performances, and why consistency off the field follows consistency on it.

He explains the practical side of being a modern ruckman: building aerobic capacity to influence contests both in front of and behind the ball, using GPS and game metrics to monitor load, and learning to be present rather than over-aroused before big games.

Matt also describes the quiet shift from chasing personal stats to helping teammates win, how the “voice” became his most reliable contribution, and why demanding communication lifts team standards.

Matt reflects on the move from GWS to West Coast, the awkward reset that turned into a fresh start, and the club work that gives the group a clear path to improve year on year. He is candid about the sting of narrow losses, the need to learn fast from review, and the simple metric mindset the group uses to measure progress.

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Stuart Law joins Chris Titley from Colombo as he prepares Nepal for the T20 World Cup and lays out a brutally simple coaching creed: do the basics better, give players clear roles, and train the moments you want to win.

He explains the week-by-week plan, heavy work, sensible taper, then role clarity and scenario training in tournament camp and how that builds composure under pressure.

Stuart is sharp on selection and mindset: consistent performance beats highlight reels, hard conversations are inevitable, and coaches must remove noise while keeping the environment curious and fun.

You’ll get quick, practical T20 takeaways.. like spin variety, left-right batting balance, power options and the value of running smart singles, plus firsthand colour from his playing days and a simple closing line for young athletes: love the sport first, work hard second.

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In this episode of Scoreboard, Chris Titley talks with Craig Starcevich about the relentless, practical work that sits behind elite teams and the small choices coaches make to turn potential into performance.

Craig walks through a coach’s view of a modern football club — how more staff and more data have to be balanced with clarity, how you build a player’s role without over-rotating them, and why the real job of a coach is getting players to focus on the few things that truly matter on game day.

Craig explains how the women’s game has matured , deeper talent pathways, smarter recruiting and a clearer production line of young players and why that shift changes how you train, pick and develop a list.

He talks about practice versus presence, the value of scenario training for composure in tight games, and the club-level decisions (facility design, shared culture between men’s and women’s programs) that quietly lift everyone.

You’ll also hear Craig on the human side of leadership: the importance of relationship building with new players, the need for empathy and mental-health awareness in modern squads, and what he tells parents who want the best for their kids.

He finishes by describing a playing-day moment that transformed his own confidence and why, as a coach, he still gets nervous and that nerves are part of what keeps him coming back.

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In this episode of Scoreboard, Chris Titley talks with Wayne Pearce about what high performance really looks like when you move from the playing field into the boardroom.

Wayne draws straight lines from elite sport to business: trust and psychological safety are the founding blocks of every great team, practice beats presence, and clear intentions unlock the brain’s ability to notice opportunity.

Wayne explains how elite teams build trust quickly (the first two days of a State of Origin camp are about people not plays), why most businesses treat game day like every day and miss the upside of practicing teamwork, and how crisis leadership — not just crisis management — guided Project Apollo to restart the NRL during COVID.

He breaks down the science behind intention (the reticular activating system), the value of corrective feedback, and the practical tradeoffs of sacrifice, downtime and sleep.

This is a practical, human conversation about leading through uncertainty, designing teams that learn fast, and helping people find the overlap of strengths, passion and what the world will pay for. Wayne’s message is clear: set big goals, practice the fundamentals, build trust first, and then let the scoreboard follow.

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In Episode 150 of Scoreboard, Chris Titley sits down with Sam Heazlett to talk about cricket, family and the small habits that keep a long career honest.

Sam reflects on how fatherhood has softened the edges of a fiercely competitive mindset, why a calmer approach on game day actually improves performance, and how he balances multiple formats from red ball cricket to T20 while still preparing the right way for each opportunity.

Sam tells the story behind his breakthrough moment playing for Australia under 19s at the WACA, the innings that led straight to a rookie contract with Queensland, and the nerves and blur of his one day international debut in New Zealand.

He explains how he trains to create match like focus in the nets, how he adjusts tempo and intent between formats, and why he thinks modern batting techniques are evolving rather than eroding classical skills.

Off the field Sam is a qualified physiotherapist, founder of a coaching business called Perform Cricket, and a master of applied finance student. He talks about coaching young players, passing on lessons he wishes he had earlier, and the practical routines that make recovery, strength and skill work stack up across a season. He is candid about being the quiet new voice in a dressing room, about the joy of coaching overseas teams, and about keeping perspective when cricket competes with life outside the game.

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In this episode, Chris Titley sits down with Curtis McGrath, Paralympic champion and an outspoken voice on resilience, values and life beyond sport.

Curtis reflects on a year away from competition spent at home with his young family, how parenting reshaped his daily rhythm, and the simple rule he leans on: change the energy and roll with it. He takes us through the life changing power of the Invictus Games, the sudden shift from outrigger canoe to sprint kayak, and the daily habit of choosing discomfort because that is where growth lives. Curtis is candid about trauma, humour as survival, the role of community in recovery, and the small wins that reveal progress in the gym and on the water. 

His scoreboard moment is the first time he managed a sprint kayak trial in freezing conditions without falling in, the instant when possibility became a plan. 🛶

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Chris Titley sits down with Jack Clayton, a Queensland Bulls batter who has quietly reshaped his game through process and presence.

Jack talks about a season of small, deliberate changes that added up to bigger scores. He explains how a mentorship with Mike Hussey and a focus on pre ball routines helped him turn fifties into hundreds, why he slows down net sessions so each ball is treated like a match ball, and the mental trick of clearing his head between deliveries. 

He reflects on batting alongside Test stars like Marnus and Usman, the challenge of opening in one day cricket, the laughable agony of a golden duck, and the thrill of a hundred on debut that turned belief into momentum.

This episode is a tidy masterclass in doing the little things repeatedly, staying present when the scoreboard gets noisy, and learning to love the grind as the path to the big moments. 🏏

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Some stories in sport aren’t defined by statistics, trophies, or highlight reels, they’re defined by courage. Jemma Barsby’s is one of them.

From the chaos of WBBL travel weeks to the pressure of being a veteran in a league she helped build, Jemma has lived every phase of women’s cricket.

But behind the professionalism, the rivalries, and the big-game moments is something far more personal, her ongoing battle with multiple sclerosis, and the decision to turn that private fight into a national conversation.

In this episode, Chris Titley sits down with Jemma for a raw and generous chat about leadership, resilience, and rediscovering joy in sport. She shares how nerves feel different at 30 than they did at 15, why “little whippersnappers” keep her sharp, and how stretching, the habit she used to ignore, has become a cornerstone of her career longevity.

Jemma also reflects on the rise of the WBBL, the surreal jump from empty stadiums to packed venues, and the unique responsibility of being a role model to the next generation. She unpacks the emotional toll of online scrutiny, the importance of supportive voices after a tough day, and the grounding influence of her family and teammates.

The heart of the episode centres on Whack MS for 6 https://www.mycause.com.au/page/385730/whack-ms-for-6, her campaign to raise awareness and $6 million for MS research.

She candidly explains the hidden reality of MS, the courage it took to speak publicly, and why she believes sport can be a platform for change.

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