Attendance to an AFL game is largely driven by who is playing, and a few games are going to be in high demand, usually based on team rivalries. Dr Liam Lenten (Economics and Finance, La Trobe University) presents his research on his these rivalries can be maximised, and how tweaking the fixtures can draw the biggest crowd.

Sport Unpacked is a regular podcast hosted by David Lowden, Senior Lecturer in the School of Communication and Media, and researcher at the Centre for Sport and Social Impact at La Trobe University.

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Russell Hoye talks to Professor Patrick Keyzer (Head of La Trobe Law School, La Trobe University) on risk management in the fitness industry, what sort of risks there are, and the recent Australian Fitness Industry Risk Management (AFIRM) Project.

Sport Unpacked is a regular podcast hosted by Russell Hoye, Director of La Trobe Sport.

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Russell Hoye talks to Pam Kappelides (Department of Management and the Centre for Sport and Social Impact, La Trobe University) on how sport and active recreation organisations can deliver programs for people with disabilities.

Sport Unpacked is a regular podcast hosted by Russell Hoye, Director of La Trobe Sport.

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Russell Hoye talks to Katie Buckley, (lecturer and phd candidate at La Trobe University and a vocal health consultant) about voice and vocal health for coaches.

Voice is critical across much of sports coaching. From yelling to athletes on a training arena, to talking in board meetings, coaches use their voices. Given coaches rely so heavily on effective vocal communication, healthy voice is essential. However, if voice is not performing at its best, a coach may not be either.

Sport Unpacked is a regular podcast hosted by Russell Hoye, Director of La Trobe Sport.

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Russell Hoye talks to Dr George Murley (Department of Podiatry, La Trobe University) about foot posture, foot injury, and sport.

Foot care and posture is an integral part of any athlete’s health, and making sure your foot is appropriately supported could be crucial to preventing injury. George Murley talks about his research, and the challenges of studying a part of the body that people rarely consider prior to an injury.

Sport Unpacked is a regular podcast hosted by Russell Hoye, Director of La Trobe Sport.

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Russell Hoye talks to Dr Greg Dingle (Centre for Sport and Social Impact, La Trobe University) about sport stadiums and their response to climate change.

Sport stadiums have a significant stake in climate change, as large organisations they have to cope with risks such as energy consumption, water usage and waste management. Most are coping with these factors adequately and responding for financial reasons, but a few also see it as an issue of corporate responsibility – addressing environmental factors are just the right thing to do.

Sport Unpacked is a regular podcast hosted by Russell Hoye, Director of La Trobe Sport.

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Russell Hoye discusses corporate governance in sport with Margot Foster, former rowing olympian for Australia, who has served on numerous sport boards and organisations, and currently serves on the Board of the Victorian Health Promotion Foundation.

Sport Unpacked is a regular podcast hosted by Russell Hoye, Director of La Trobe Sport.

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Russell Hoye talks to PhD candidate Hannah McDougall (Centre for Sport and Social Impact, La Trobe University) about her thesis – the concept of wellbeing and how it applies to athletes, specifically those with disabilities.

Sport Unpacked is a regular podcast hosted by Russell Hoye, Director of La Trobe Sport.

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Russell Hoye talks to Assoc Professor Matthew Nicholson (Centre for Sport and Social Impact) about the role of sport clubs in providing a healthy environment.

Sport Unpacked is a regular podcast hosted by Russell Hoye, Director of La Trobe Sport.

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Russell Hoye talks to Dr Jodi Sita (lecturer in Anatomy and Neurosciences, School of Public Health and Human Biosciences, La Trobe University) about eye-tracking research and how they apply to sport.

Sport Unpacked is a regular podcast hosted by Russell Hoye, Director of La Trobe Sport.

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