This week Brian and Harrison intro the show by covering all the major topics in their lives and within the AFL, including; BT Roaming the AFL Review Centre (ARC), Ralph Carr's mess, former NRL player Luke Bateman's emotional testimony at the Australian Senate inquiry into gambling reform, our best READING.WATCHING.LISTENING yet, and plenty more.
Their guest this week is Collingwood premiership coach and former Brisbane Lions champion, Craig McRae. This is an all-encompassing and fascinating chat with one of the most interesting minds in the modern game, one that covers footy, leadership, culture, and life beyond the game.
Craig has experienced elite football from almost every angle. A 3x premiership player with the Lions, he later worked under coaching greats including Leigh Matthews and Damien Hardwick before taking over as Collingwood coach in 2022 and leading the Pies to their famous 2023 premiership.
The boys get into how Craig’s coaching philosophy has evolved, the influence of his time at Brisbane and Richmond, and why optimism, gratitude, joy and being “good humans first” sit at the core of the way he coaches. They also unpack the rituals, pillars and themes that helped shape Collingwood’s culture.
They also chat about the legendary Brisbane Lions dynasty, life alongside characters like Voss, Black, Brown and Akermanis, and what it was like winning three flags in a row.
The conversation also goes beyond football, with Craig talking about his background as a teacher, his passion for learning and leadership, his purpose in life, and how is finds balance in a profession that pulls you in every direction.
We thank Craig for his time.
This Episode is brought to you by:
Yellow Iron Fleet & Toyota Good For Footy
Hosts: Brian & Harrison Taylor
Guest: Craig McRae
Produced by Harrison Taylor
Audio & Video by Rhino Productions
Their guest this week is Collingwood premiership coach and former Brisbane Lions champion, Craig McRae. This is an all-encompassing and fascinating chat with one of the most interesting minds in the modern game, one that covers footy, leadership, culture, and life beyond the game.
Craig has experienced elite football from almost every angle. A 3x premiership player with the Lions, he later worked under coaching greats including Leigh Matthews and Damien Hardwick before taking over as Collingwood coach in 2022 and leading the Pies to their famous 2023 premiership.
The boys get into how Craig’s coaching philosophy has evolved, the influence of his time at Brisbane and Richmond, and why optimism, gratitude, joy and being “good humans first” sit at the core of the way he coaches. They also unpack the rituals, pillars and themes that helped shape Collingwood’s culture.
They also chat about the legendary Brisbane Lions dynasty, life alongside characters like Voss, Black, Brown and Akermanis, and what it was like winning three flags in a row.
The conversation also goes beyond football, with Craig talking about his background as a teacher, his passion for learning and leadership, his purpose in life, and how is finds balance in a profession that pulls you in every direction.
We thank Craig for his time.
This Episode is brought to you by:
Yellow Iron Fleet & Toyota Good For Footy
Hosts: Brian & Harrison Taylor
Guest: Craig McRae
Produced by Harrison Taylor
Audio & Video by Rhino Productions