The Big Deal - Australian Sports Business Podcast

On the back of coaching success stories like Paul Roos, AFL senior coaching jobs are coveted by many. But in reality it is a brutal, high pressure gig. In recent months we’ve seen Brett Ratten, David Noble and Ben Rutten sacked, and Alistair Clarkson and Chris Fagan pulled up before an AFL inquiry. When the board or fans demands change, contracts don’t mean much. So what does it take to lead a high performing team to success, while under the immense scrutiny of the public and media? To talk about

There are many pressures facing CEOs of high profile sporting clubs. One of the biggest is retaining star talent. Champion athletes not only influence on-field fortunes, they also have a tangible impact on a club’s brand, sponsorship, membership and other commercial outcomes. This has been front of mind for Melbourne Storm CEO Justin Rodski, who was facing an uphill battle trying to convince NRL super star Cameron Munster to stay on instead of moving home to Queensland to join new franchise, the

Women’s sport in Australia is on the cusp of a commercial boom and Chloe Dalton says the window of opportunity is right now. Chloe is the founder of media platform The Female Athlete Project. She plays for GWS Giants in the AFL women’s league and is one of Australia’s few triple sport elite athletes, having won an Olympic gold medal with the Australian Rugby 7s team after starting her sporting journey with the Sydney Uni Flames in the WNBL. Investor money is pouring in to women’s sports in the US,

When a sports star switches clubs, many fans quickly forget that sport is a business. Especially for an athlete with a small opportunity to set themselves up for life. For the AFL especially, it's time to grow up. The league is behind the NRL and certainly US sports when it comes to the 'maturity' of handling player movements, says Marty Pask. Marty is Managing Director and Head of AFL at Kapital Sports Group, one of the AFL’s leading and most experienced player agents. In his stable he’s got AFL

Tredders, Monty and Dion unpack the economics of the AFL grand final, on and off the books! It's much more than a game. While two teams fight to claim the AFL premiership in 2022, millions of dollars will be injected into the Victorian economy, the AFL's coffers and the broadcaster's bank, while the clubs and players don't miss out either. And it's not just the athletes who take to the field on Saturday afternoon, as legends and past players hit the event circuit for countless paid appearances

Join Tredders, Monty and Dion as they kick off the first episode of The Big Deal. This week: Warming up for the AFL’s silly season, the assistant coach merry-go-round, a Socceroo turns up at West Brom, the record kitty on offer for LIV golf, an Aussie cycling great calls it a day and Tredders opens up on the three clubs he nearly joined. About The Big Deal The Big Deal reveals the dollars, details and drama behind the business of sport, in Australia and around the world. Subscribe to the weekly

The Big Deal reveals the dollars, details and drama behind the business of sport, in Australia and around the world. Hosted by AFL legend Warren Tredrea along with Andrew Montesi, Dion Hayman and expert guests, The Big Deal takes sports fans into the boardroom for behind the scenes access and analysis of contracts, negotiations, endorsements and more. Whether you’re into the big hits or the big dollars, you’ll love The Big Deal. Subscribe and join our community at www.thebigdeal.auSee