In Episode 87 of Scoreboard, Chris Titley chats with former Wallaby Matt Cockbain about the lessons from his playing days—and how they inform his coaching today.

Matt talks about earning his first Queensland and Wallabies caps, the challenges of wet-weather European tours, and why team fit matters just as much as talent. He reflects on his time under coaches like Rod Macqueen and Eddie Jones, and how those environments shaped his understanding of leadership.

Now a coach himself, Matt unpacks what it means to “coach the head”—teaching players how to think, respond, and contribute beyond just skill execution.

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In Episode 86 of Scoreboard, Chris Titley sits down with AFL Hall of Famer Simon Black to unpack what made the Brisbane Lions’ golden era tick—and the habits that helped him become one of the game’s most consistent performers.

Simon reflects on his early days as a West Coast supporter, the culture under Leigh Matthews, and what it meant to train with purpose every single session.

He opens up about self-critique, visualisation, and how to focus when the stakes are high and the margins are tight.

From Brownlow medals to Norm Smith moments, from premierships to post-career purpose, Simon shares what high performance really looks like—on and off the field.

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In Episode 85 of Scoreboard, Chris Titley speaks with Olympic gold medallist Michael Klim about the journey beyond the pool—and the mindset shifts that came after life changed course.

Michael opens up about living with chronic inflammatory demyelinating polyneuropathy (CIDP), a rare autoimmune disorder that affects the nerves and has left him unable to walk unaided.

He shares how the condition forced him to re-examine his identity, values, and what truly matters—well beyond medals and records.

We talk about:
💥 The team spirit behind an individual sport
💥 His long friendship with Gary Hall Jr
💥 Launching his swim school
💥 And what happiness means now, post-elite sport

Michael also shares why he founded the Klim Foundation—to raise awareness and provide support for those living with chronic neurological conditions like CIDP.

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In Episode 84 of Scoreboard, Chris Titley chats with Paul Salmon—AFL legend, dual premiership player, and one of the game’s most enduring personalities.

Paul reflects on the shifting eras of footy, what he learned under Kevin Sheedy, and the mental battles that come with crowd noise—especially when you’re getting booed off.

He speaks candidly about post-career transitions, the importance of managing moods, and finding balance through wellness and perspective.

Above all, Paul shares why staying true to who you are—and seeing the bright side—matters just as much off the field as it ever did on it.

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In Episode 83 of Scoreboard, Chris Titley speaks with Jade Bartholomeusz—Queensland hockey player and founder of 1% Activewear—about the drive to improve, the frustration of injury, and finding identity beyond results.

Jade reflects on her journey through elite pathways, the toll of long-term rehab, and how injury shifted her perspective on performance and progress.

She shares the importance of rest, self-awareness, and why consistency—not perfection—is now her measure of success.

Off the field, Jade built 1% Activewear as a way to inspire small daily wins. She talks about balancing recovery with business, building a brand with purpose, and helping others perform in whatever arena they choose.

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Michael Kasprowicz talks about the future of test cricket... Preview for Episode 82

In Episode 82 of Scoreboard, Chris Titley chats with Michael Kasprowicz—former Australian Test cricketer and now long-time contributor to the business side of sport.

From debuting for Queensland as a 17-year-old to playing Test cricket around the world, Kaspa shares stories from inside the dressing room and the boardroom.

He reflects on selection setbacks, high-performance environments, and how the patience of fast bowling shaped his career after cricket.

Now with decades of experience across cricket administration, sport tech, and governance, Kaspa unpacks the structure behind elite competition—what’s working, what’s changing, and why trust and relationships are at the heart of modern sports leadership.

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In Episode 81 of Scoreboard, Chris Titley chats with NBA player Duop Reath—whose journey from a refugee camp in South Sudan to the world’s biggest basketball stage is a story of belief, resilience, and relentless growth.

Duop opens up about his early life in Kakuma, learning English from scratch, and how sport helped him feel at home in Australia.

He reflects on picking up basketball in Year 8, the powerful role of education, and why journaling and self-awareness became critical to his rise.

From LSU to Olympic bronze, from his NBA debut at Crypto.com Arena to life on the road in the league, Duop unpacks the routines, mindsets, and sacrifices behind the scenes—and why staying grounded matters just as much as getting better.

🏀 His Scoreboard Moment? Signing his first NBA contract—and proving to himself that hard work, done consistently, does get rewarded.

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