Sean Callanan chats with Richmond FC's Simon Matthews in this Sports Geek interview.
On this podcast you'll learn about:
- How Simon found his way into sports media
- What footy media was like when press releases were distributed by fax
- The scrutiny of AFL clubs in a footy crazed city like Melbourne
- Why Richmond were invited to speak to United Nations
- Why indigenous culture is so important to Richmond as a footy club
- How the club is embracing it's opportunity to enter AFLW
- Why Tigers launched a podcast to tell stories about AFLW players
- How Simon deals with press & social media especially when rumours swirl
- Comparing flags 2017 vs 2019 how they were approached and celebrated
- What is it like to win a flag against your own brother
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Resources from the podcast
- Connect with Simon Matthews on LinkedIn and on Twitter @SimonTiges
- Follow Richmond FC at RichmondFC.com.au and on Richmond FC on Facebook and @Richmond_FC on Twitter and @Richmond_FC on Instagram
- Check out the podcast discussed featuring the AFLW team – The Originals
- More info on Richmond FC visit to United Nations
- Football West club education program discussed on the podcast
- Sports Where I Am founder Matt Scully, please get in touch if you'd like to tap into tourist market for ticket buyers.
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