Scoreboard

Daniel Ferretti has spent over 16 years at Tennis Australia, moving from the court to the commercial team.

In this episode, he shares how the Australian Open has evolved into one of the world’s biggest sporting events—and why its success is no accident.

From playing alongside a teenage Nick Kyrgios to running premium experiences for guests like Bill Gates, Daniel unpacks the business behind the spectacle: the logistics, the hospitali...

In Episode 89 of Scoreboard, I sit down with Garry Nucifora—longtime rugby contributor and one of the key figures pushing for a national Women’s Sevens competition in Australia.

From coaching to executive leadership, Garry shares what it takes to build something sustainable from the ground up. We talk about the evolution of women’s sevens,  the success of the AON 7s series and why school and uni systems remain the heartbeat of long-...

In this episode of Scoreboard, Chris Titley chats with Queensland Rugby Union CEO David Hanham about shaping the future of the game—from grassroots clubs to major international events.

David reflects on the importance of development pathways, the power of community clubs, and what makes Queensland Rugby’s DNA so unique.

He also shares insights from working across multiple codes, and how his experiences in the NRL and AFL have influe...

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 un...

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, visualisatio...

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, ...

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 throug...

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 consiste...

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 hi...

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...

In Episode 80 of Scoreboard, Chris Titley sits down with John Buchanan—former coach of the Australian men’s cricket team—to unpack how coaching, culture, and clarity of purpose shaped one of the most dominant teams in sporting history.

John reflects on his early days growing up with backyard cricket, the lessons from losing jobs, and the rise from teaching to transforming high-performance sport.

He dives into how he approach...

🎙️ What if grassroots sport was as addictive as TikTok?

In this episode of Scoreboard, Tim MacKinnon from PlayHQ shares a bold vision: a future where tech doesn’t just track stats — it deepens the love of the game.

🎮 Imagine a digital layer that keeps kids playing
📱 A platform as engaging as gaming and social media
🏏 Not just scores — but highlights, replays, and memories

This isn’t about making sport easier — it’s about making it s...

In Episode 79 of Scoreboard, Chris Titley chats with Tim MacKinnon—CEO of PlayHQ—about shifting Australia’s grassroots sports systems from spreadsheets to scalable platforms, and why transforming community sport isn’t just a tech challenge—it’s a people one.

Tim shares the behind-the-scenes of building tech for community sport, the juggling act of national and state rollouts, and why it’s the everyday volunteer that guides their...

From #1 draft pick to premiership hero — Tom Boyd lived the AFL dream. But behind the headlines were untold pressures, persistent injuries, and a personal battle with identity and mental health.

In Episode 78 of Scoreboard, Tom shares what it’s really like to walk into an AFL club as a teenager, navigate expectations, and find purpose after football. From the famous 2016 goal to the quiet moments that shaped his career, Tom unpacks ...

In Episode 78 of Scoreboard, Chris Titley sits down with Tom Boyd—AFL premiership hero, mental health advocate, and former No. 1 draft pick—to talk about identity, expectation, and rewriting your own story.

Tom opens up about the pressure of being a teenage multimillionaire, the reality behind “that” 2016 Grand Final goal, and why walking away from the game was one of the hardest—and best—decisions he’s ever made.

He shares how menta...

In Episode 77 of Scoreboard, Chris Titley sits down with Emily Howkins—former jockey turned rodeo competitor—to talk about grit, guts, and chasing adrenaline across wildly different arenas.

Emily opens up about her early days growing up in Central Queensland, riding trackwork before sunrise and pushing her body to make weight—until one day, she couldn’t anymore. That’s when she found rodeo.

Now driving heavy machinery by day and sadd...

In Episode 76 of Scoreboard, Chris Titley chats with Jonathon Flegg Director from Freshwater Strategy—sports entrepreneur, expansion strategist, and driving force behind some of the biggest bid moments in Australian sport.

From rallying support for the Dolphins' successful NRL bid to leading the Perth Bears charge, Jono shares the behind-the-scenes of turning fan bases into business cases—and how a strong vision can turn ‘maybe’ int...