In Episode 73 of Scoreboard, Chris Titley sits down with triple Paralympic gold medallist Carol Cooke—former cop, cyclist, swimmer, speaker, and founder of the MS Mega Swim—to talk about resilience, reinvention, and refusing to accept limits.

Carol shares her life-defining diagnosis with MS at age 36—and the brutal delivery from a neurologist who told her to “get her affairs in order” and give up sport.

What followed was a decades-long story of defiance, discovery, and gold medals in three sports across two continents.

From being told she was “too fat for gymnastics” at 9 to winning gold at age 60, Carol has made a habit of proving people wrong.

She opens up about her journey from rowing to cycling, racing men because there were no female categories, and launching a 24-hour swim that’s raised over $11 million for people living with MS.

🚴 A reminder that belief is powerful, stubbornness is underrated, and you’re never too old to chase something new.

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In Episode 72 of Scoreboard, Chris Titley sits down with Rupert McCall—poet, performer, and proud Queenslander—for a rich and winding conversation about sport, storytelling, and how walking away from a legal career led to a life on stages across the world.

Rupert reflects on childhood backyard battles in Margate, discovering Banjo Paterson in Year 5, and his sliding-door moment at Strathpine that pushed him out of family law and into full-time poetry. He shares stories of early gigs, forgotten lines, Anzac Cove tributes, and finding rhythm again—both in his work and his life.

From writing Queenslander on a whim to reciting it at the Gabba after a Sheffield Shield win (and meeting his future wife that same night), this episode is full of serendipity, setbacks, and soulful reflections on the power of words.

🎤 A masterclass in trusting your gut, owning your story, and making emotion part of the game plan.

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In Episode 71 of Scoreboard, Chris Titley sits down with Sarah Kelly—Deputy Chair of the Brisbane Lions, Chair of the Australian Sports Foundation, and board member for Brisbane 2032—to unpack the power of sport as both business and cultural connector.

Sarah reflects on her early love of sport from beach cricket at Bilinga to Lang Park Origin nights, and how her legal and academic background shaped her unique path into sports governance.

From helping rebuild the Lions from wooden spooners to premiers, to guiding Olympic legacy strategy, she shares how resilience, strategy, and a little humour go a long way.

They dive into the early days of AFLW, the challenge of building engagement in a crowded Queensland market, and why co-location of men’s and women’s teams is delivering surprising cultural benefits.

Sarah also opens up about her scoreboard moment—losing both parents—and how it fuelled her to chase impact with urgency and joy.

🎯 Smart, spirited, and sharp—this episode is a reminder that the business of sport is about people first, always.

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In Episode 70 of Scoreboard, Chris Titley sits down with Rebecca Frizelle—co-owner of the Gold Coast Titans and long-time sports backer—to talk about two decades in the game, resilience in leadership, and why good people make great clubs.

Rebecca opens up about her journey from corporate boardrooms to club ownership, what she’s learned since becoming a major stakeholder in 2018, and why growing the Titans is about more than just wins—it’s about culture, community, and creating a place the Gold Coast can be proud of.

She unpacks the challenges of building in a crowded sporting landscape, the club’s new high-performance facility, and how the NRLW, netball, and disability teams are shaping a broader vision for the future.

From Jimmy Barnes concerts to scoreboard moments driven by defiance, Rebecca reflects on the impact of inclusive programs, resilient leadership, and why she still answers every tough week with one simple goal: get better.

🏉 Humble, driven, and unapologetically community-first—this is sport with heart and purpose.

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In Episode 69 of Scoreboard, Chris Titley sits down with Scott Roth—head coach of the Tasmania JackJumpers—for an honest and deeply reflective conversation about life in basketball, building culture from scratch, and leading with empathy over ego.

Scott shares how the game took him from Cleveland to the NBA, from coaching in Europe to launching the JackJumpers—and how a heartbreaking moment with his father changed everything.

He reflects on being cut, benched, doubted, and driven, and how all of it shaped the grit-and-grind values that now define one of Australia’s most loved teams.

From mentoring players behind closed doors to co-creating a club that truly represents a state, Scott dives into what “Defend the Island” really means, why he looks for himself in every player, and how his fourth quarter in life is all about legacy—not just wins.

🏀 Mentorship, vulnerability, resilience—and building a championship team when no one expected it.

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In Episode 68 of Scoreboard, Chris Titley sits courtside with Victoria Denholm—CEO of Wollemi Capital Group and now co-owner of the WNBL—to talk about taking bold bets in sport, reshaping women’s basketball, and what it means to lead with purpose and ambition.

Victoria shares how basketball has shaped her life from childhood to boardroom, how a LinkedIn message to Paul Smith kickstarted her journey into sports ownership, and why she sees the WNBL as a “startup with history.”

She unpacks the family office’s three investment pillars—climate, diversity, and community—and how the WNBL sits right at the centre of all three.

From pay parity and grassroots pipelines to media coverage, digital storytelling, and expanding the league footprint, Victoria outlines a bold but grounded vision for transforming the WNBL into a tier-one sports product.

She also reflects on surreal moments—from Lauren Jackson joining as an advisor to growing up watching MJ and now helping make Olympians household names.

🏀 Big vision, fresh energy, and a leadership mindset focused on impact—not just investment returns.

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In Episode 67 of Scoreboard, Chris Titley sits down on centre court at Hoops Capital East with Matt Denholm—Executive Director of Hoops Capital—to talk about building a modern-day sports business, creating community pathways, and why basketball in Sydney is just getting started.

Matt opens up about his first game-day memory as a five-year-old, the journey from a family love of basketball to owning both the Sydney Kings and Flames, and how he's helping steer the sport through its fastest growth phase in decades.

From grassroots court shortages to game-day innovation and digital storytelling, Matt shares how he’s building a full-stack basketball ecosystem—one that spans kids’ camps, high-performance facilities, and packed-out grand final nights at Qudos Bank Arena.

He also discusses signing Matthew Dellavedova, the role of owners like Andrew Bogut and Luke Longley, and the quiet power of moments like Pink Hoops and Flames playoff wins.

🏀 A front-row seat to the strategy, culture, and ambition behind Australia’s most ambitious basketball brand.

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In Episode 66 of Scoreboard, Chris Titley sits down with Rohan Taylor, Head Coach of the Australian Dolphins swim team, for a deep dive into what it takes to prepare Australia’s best for the world stage—again and again.

Rohan reflects on growing up between Nauru, Hong Kong, and the U.S., his decision to return to Australia to coach, and the moment he realised high performance wasn’t just about the stopwatch—it was about culture, care, and consistency.

He shares the emotional comedown post-Paris, the challenge of preparing for LA, and what he’s learned about planning for success you can’t always control.

From the gold cap tradition to team dynamics in an individual sport, and the rise of high-tech tools in high-performance settings, Rohan reveals how he’s building more than just a swim team—he’s building a legacy.

🏊 Strategy, honesty, history, and one green-and-gold culture worth protecting.

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