May 18, 2012

Inside Football - World of pain

For some players, life after playing years of AFL football can be a daily battle with pain and suffering due to injuries and surgeries during their playing career. This article shows the extremes of post football physicality including interviews with Dermott Brereton and David Schwarz.



This feature originally appeared in Inside Football Magazine on 2nd May, 2012.

April 16, 2012

Inside Football - Black from the brink

If you haven't dealt with it yourself, you probably know at least one person who has struggled with their mental health. This article gives readers insight into the struggles of former AFL player Heath Black, while searching for answers about his mental health. Finally diagnosed with Adult ADHD And Bipolar II Disorder, Heath is moving forward with good health, working as a facilitator for the AFL Player's Association PlayWise program and has penned a memoir to share his difficult journey.



This article was first published in Inside Football Magazine on April 12, 2012.

Inside Football - Bomb disposal

The ability to accurately kick over 60 metres gives a player more options as he has more targets to choose from, while a long accurate kick can make for a fast turnover and also allow goal scoring from greater distances. Distance kicking is a skill that, like any other, can be improved with the right approach to training. This article gives you the inside story on the biomechanics of big kicks and how you can improve your kicking distance



This article was originally published in Inside Football Magazine on March 21, 2012.