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PLAY WELL: Kieren Perkins on why sport is more than just gold medals
Kieren Perkins knows what it takes to win (Atlanta 96, 1500m, ICONIC), but he’s far more interested in whether Australians are still playing sport at all. As an Olympic champion and now CEO of the Australian Sports Commission, Kieren is urging us to be a nation of “doers” rather than just “watch…
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PLAY WELL: How Rana Hussain is rewriting the rules of Australian sports culture
Boxing Day can mean different things to different people – shopping the sales or eating endless Christmas leftovers. For many, the Boxing Day test is central to the day: family crowded around the TV, arguing over runs, soaking up the game. For Rana Hussain, cricket gave that same sense of belong…
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PLAY WELL: Ben Crowe wants you to play more in sport, and in life
Before sport was graded, scored and analysed... what did you love to play? Not just do, but actually, play? That feeling of joy, curiosity and being completely immersed in something is known as the 'play state'. Mindset coach Ben Crowe says most of us leave it behind far too early. As sport becom…
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PLAY WELL: Ellie Cole on the ripple effects of making sport genuinely accessible
Swimmer Ellie Cole has spent most of her life adapting. Losing her leg aged three meant learning how to move differently, think differently, and push through moments most kids never face. That early resilience didn’t just make her a Paralympian - it shaped how she sees sport and who gets to take pa…
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PLAY WELL: Why Hugh van Cuylenburg can’t separate his life from sport
As a kid growing up in the suburbs of Melbourne, sport was the soundtrack for Hugh van Cuylenburg’s childhood. That deep, visceral connection to sport looks different since Hugh founded The Resilience Project, but the lessons of sport continue to inform every aspect of his life. “I experienced s…
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PLAY WELL: Ash Barty on mindset, pressure, and playing sport her way
Imagine walking out in front of 15,000 people, taking a deep breath, smiling and thinking: “How cool is this?” That was Ash Barty on centre court… and she still chose to leave while at the top of her game. Ash shares her insights into what really sits behind those trophies: the brutal Wimbledon l…
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Bonus: Behind the scenes of our Play Well season
Hello Sporties. Did you listen to the trailer? Are you as excited as we are?! Well, before the first episode of the new season of Sportish comes out next week, we have a little treat for you. We wanted to bring you behind the scenes and have a quick gasbag about some of the amazing guests you'll he…
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Move more. Laugh more. Play well. A special season of Sportish is here!
Have you seen it all on the sidelines? Cheered the wins. Felt the losses. Sat through missed selections. Heard the “I don’t want to go anymore.” If you’re an amateur athlete, a coach, a parent, or a volunteer — this new season of Sportish is for you. You’ll hear from Australia’s high-profile at…
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Scotty James and Jakara Anthony owe us nothing and AusTriathlon want to help you find the starting line
Scotty James and Jakara Anthony had some tough days at the [Olympic] office over the weekend and we go deep on the impact of expectation. We have a red hot documentary recommendation (100% sport meets reality TV) and if you've ever thought "maybe one day..." about a triathlon, this is your sign to …
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Opening Ceremonies, Lindsey Vonn and a cricket Mid Week Hall of Fame
All the Opening Ceremony vibes, including Libby's last Mariah reference point (R&B Fridays). Of course we watched Lindsey Vonn and had thoughts on her 41 year old Olympic campaign. And we give a shout out to a VERY deserving Mid Week Hall Of Fame. Come join us! Libby and Georgie xxx PS - have s…
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