In Episode 7 of Sport Insights with Emageo, special guest Michelle Cowan details her journey as a trailblazer in women's football, while speaking about the growth of the game and the next steps in expansion. Now an Assistant Coach with the West Coast Eagles' AFLW side, Cowan details the challenges facing current players juggling commitments off the field but says they celebrate the opportunities they have that other generations didn't get. Emageo Group Managing Director Sam Maxwell talks about his experiences as the manager of both Cowan and star Fremantle midfielder Kiara Bowers. 

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Episode 7 - AFLW and the growth of the women's game

In Episode 6 of Sport Insights with Emageo, Emageo Group Managing Director Sam Maxwell takes us behind the scenes at the Australian Open. Speaking from the first week at Melbourne Park, Sam explains how wildcards work, scheduling issues, dealing the media and much more in the first grand slam of the year. He also gives an insight into what a typical day is like for a player who is taking the court at the Australian Open. 

Episode 6 - Behind the scenes at the AO

In Episode 5 of Sport Insights with Emageo, Emageo Group Managing Director Sam Maxwell and Bridget Lacy examine how the Australian Open has gone from a struggling tournament to a contender as the world's best grand slam. Special guest, respected journalist Linda Pearce, speaks about her memories of covering the event over more than three decades, dating right back to 1988 and explains how our grand slam was saved and now thrives on the world stage. Sam and Linda also give some tips on how fans can get the most out of their Australian Open experience. 

Episode 5 - The Australian Open

In Episode 4 of Sport Insights with Emageo, Bridget Lacy and Emageo Group Managing Director Sam Maxwell discuss what has become a huge issue in elite sport - mental health. Special guest Jason Behrendorff speaks about how social media has become a part of the problem, admitting it is tricky to strike the right balance. The star left-arm quick reveals how he went on his own social media ban during his lowest point. Sam talks about how he tries to help his clients manage their social media accounts.

Episode 4 - Social Media and Mental Health

In Episode 3 of Sport Insights with Emageo, Bridget Lacy and Emageo Group Managing Director Sam Maxwell focus on the AFL Draft ahead of the first round of the 2019 edition on Wednesday. Special guest Dylan Buckley, who spent eight years in the AFL system at two different clubs, sheds light on what it's like to be a player on draft and how his career played out from there. Buckley shares his advice for this year's crop of draftees and reveals he has no regrets from his career. Bridget and Sam discuss how big an event the Draft has become and whether the draft age should be raised. 

Episode 3 - The Draft

In Part 2 of Episode 2 tackling Drugs in Sport, Sam Maxwell and Bridget Lacy touch on the Sun Yang case and delve a little deeper into the framework that surrounds the drug testing process for elite athletes. Sam breaks down in-competition and out-of-competition testing, as well as illicit drug policies. Sam explains how much education and support athletes receive, with some examples of his own clients' experiences. 

Episode 2 - Drugs in Sport (Part 2)

In Episode 2 of Sport Insights with Emageo, Sam Maxwell and Bridget Lacy tackle one of the biggest ongoing issues in sport - drugs. West Coast star Willie Rioli's alleged tampering with an ASADA test sample in September raised plenty of questions in the community and laid bare just how little people know about the process elite athletes go through. We chat to one of finest athletes Australia has ever produced in retired pole vault star Alana Boyd to get an insight into what it's like for the world's best behind closed doors. Alana takes us inside the testing the room and explains why she took the issue so seriously during her illustrious career. With so much to cover, this topic has been split into two parts. Part two will be released next week.

Episode 2 - Drugs in Sport (Part 1), with Alana Boyd

It's a huge week for Australian tennis as our women try to break a 45-year drought in the Fed Cup Final in Perth this weekend. In this episode of Sport Insights with Emageo, Sam Maxwell goes in depth on all things tennis, including the major changes that have been happening in the sport over recent years. Special guest Casey Dellacqua tells us exactly what it's like to be inside the Fed Cup camp.  

Episode 1 - All things tennis

In this introductory episode, Sam Maxwell and Bridget Lacy explain the idea behind the podcast and their respective backgrounds.What is Emageo all about?How did it start?And we tell you what you can expect from future episodes.  

Episode 0 - Introducing Sport Insights with Emageo

After a decade managing some of the world's top athletic talent, Emageo Group managing director Sam Maxwell provides a measured and considered view on the current issues in professional sport.

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