Former Western Bulldogs captain Luke Darcy joins The Inside Game with Sarah Olle to talk about how his life has dramatically turned around since finding meditation. Not only has it become part of his everyday life, but he's also found it to be empowering and uplifting in the way he presents as a father, a leader, and a mentor to young athletes. 

Former Western Bulldogs captain Luke Darcy joins The Inside Game with Sarah Olle to talk about how his life has dramatically turned around since finding meditation. Not only has it become part of his everyday life, but he's also found it to be empowering and uplifting in the way he presents as a father, a leader, and a mentor to young athletes.

‘The Inside Game’ is a podcast series that takes a peek behind the scenes of the high-performance world of the AFL and AFLW.

Join renowned AFL reporter Sarah Olle as she chats with high-performance experts who share the one-percenters that make the difference between an average day and a great day, fuelled by the John West Protein Plus range.

‘The Inside Game’ is a podcast series that takes a peek behind the scenes of the high-performance world of the AFL and AFLW.
Join renowned AFL reporter Sarah Olle as she chats with high-performance experts who share the one-percenters that make the difference between an average day and a great day, fuelled by the John West Protein Plus range.

The Inside Game

‘The Inside Game’ is a new podcast series that takes a peek behind the scenes of the high-performance world of the AFL and AFLW.

Join renowned AFL reporter Sarah Olle as she chats with high-performance experts who share the one-percenters that make the difference between an average day and a great day, fuelled by the John West Protein Plus range.

‘The Inside Game’ is a new podcast series that takes a peek behind the scenes of the high-performance world of the AFL and AFLW.
Join renowned AFL reporter Sarah Olle as she chats with high-performance experts who share the one-percenters that make the difference between an average day and a great day, fuelled by the John West Protein Plus range.

How meditation has helped Luke Darcy with his leadership skills

Tom Boyd is in a unique group of players, having the #1 draft pick tag next to his name when he entered the system. A high-profile trade to the Western Bulldogs, and then becoming a Premiership hero that helped break the Dogs 62 year Premiership drought. Before announcing his retirement from the game abruptly. Tom explains all the reasons behind his decision to give the game away at the highest level, finding new areas of passion and motivation, and rediscovering his love for Australian rules football. 

Tom Boyd is in a unique group of players, having the #1 draft pick tag next to his name when he entered the system. A high-profile trade to the Western Bulldogs, and then becoming a Premiership hero that helped break the Dogs 62 year Premiership drought. Before announcing his retirement from the game abruptly. Tom explains all the reasons behind his decision to give the game away at the highest level, finding new areas of passion and motivation, and rediscovering his love for Australian rules football.

How Tom Boyd handled the #1 pick tag & being a Premiership hero in his AFL career

Alex Saundry is evolving day-by-day in the player management space. From an inaugural GWS Giant in the AFLW, to these days managing some of the biggest players in the game. She discusses with Sarah Olle making the transition from playing the game to working on her career, and from leaving a big established management firm to set up her very own. 

Alex Saundry is evolving day-by-day in the player management space. From an inaugural GWS Giant in the AFLW, to these days managing some of the biggest players in the game. She discusses with Sarah Olle making the transition from playing the game to working on her career, and from leaving a big established management firm to set up her very own.

A different approach to player management for Alex Saundry

Renowned author, podcaster, and speaker Hugh van Cuylenburg is the founder of The Resilience Project. A book that's become a worldwide phenomenon. After attempting to become a high-performance athlete himself, Hugh has found himself on a different path, sharing stories of pain and loss, gratitude and vulnerability through his own platforms that have led him to be invited into the walls of AFL clubs. 

Renowned author, podcaster, and speaker Hugh van Cuylenburg is the founder of The Resilience Project. A book that's become a worldwide phenomenon. After attempting to become a high-performance athlete himself, Hugh has found himself on a different path, sharing stories of pain and loss, gratitude and vulnerability through his own platforms that have led him to be invited into the walls of AFL clubs.

How meditation has helped Luke Darcy with his leadership skills

In 1 playlist(s)

The Inside Game

Social links

Follow podcast

Recent clips