#38 – What’s Behind Australia’s Injury Woes in Europe? (feat. Adam Field)
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#38 – What’s Behind Australia’s Injury Woes in Europe? (feat. Adam Field)
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About this listen
Why do so many Aussie footballers stay fit in the A-League, then break down as soon as they move to Europe?
In this episode of Green & Gold FC, we are joined by Dr Adam Field, a Lecturer in Sport Science and Elite Performance at Manchester Metropolitan University. Adam specialises in football performance, recovery and athlete development, and helps explain why Aussie players may be more injury-prone overseas.
We talk about:
What a sport scientist actually does
Why European academies produce stronger and more physically prepared players
How season length, climate, training loads and harder pitches may increase injury risk
Why strength and conditioning is one of the biggest factors Australia can improve
Whether late starters can catch up on missed physical development
The risks of following random gym advice online
How long flights, travel and jet lag can raise injury risk
Why ACL injuries are more common in the women’s game
Whether you are a player, coach or fan, this episode offers clear and practical insight into a problem Australian football has struggled with for years.
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