GIANTS PodcastsThe Leaders: Amanda Farrugia
The Leaders
This 10-part podcast series speaks with the people who have shaped the GIANTS and played key roles as the club has grown from just a men’s football te…10 clip(s)
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GIANTS inaugural AFL Women's captain Amanda Farrugia speaks to award winning journalist and GIANTS recruiter Emma Quayle in the latest episode of The Leaders.
The inspiring captain talks openly about her own-self doubts about her footballing ability and what it was like to be voted the GIANTS' captain ahead of their inaugural AFLW season.
The full-time physical education teacher speaks about how she sort the guidance of Alan McConnell during the first season and how he has influenced her leadership style.
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Podcast Summary
2:30 – How Amanda got involved in playing football
6:40 – Being chosen as the first captain of the GIANTS
8:20 – How her teaching backgrounds helps her as a leader in a sporting environment
11:15 – The early doubts Amanda had about her footballing ability
12:20 – The importance of juggling commitments in the AFLW landscape and driving standards in this environment
15:20 – The role of a leader in helping new teammates to buy into the program for the greater good of the group
19:30 – Amanda’s ability to compartmentalise her day to switch off from football and give full attention to her students in the classroom
22:40 – Seeking out her future coach Alan McConnell as someone to bounce things off during the tough early days of the AFLW program
23:30 – The influence Alan McConnell has had on the playing group in the last two years
25:40 – Amanda speaks on who she sees as the future of the football club
30:30 – Seeing herself and the club as the underdog
32:00 – How Amanda sees the future of the AFLW program
