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In Episode 7 of Sport Insights with Emageo, special guest Michelle Cowan details her journey as a trailblazer in women's football, while speaking about the growth of the game and the next steps in expansion. Now an Assistant Coach with the West Coast Eagles' AFLW side, Cowan details the challenges facing current players juggling commitments off the field but says they celebrate the opportunities they have that other generations didn't get. Emageo Group Managing Director Sam Maxwell talks about his experiences as the manager of both Cowan and star Fremantle midfielder Kiara Bowers. 

In Episode 6 of Sport Insights with Emageo, Emageo Group Managing Director Sam Maxwell takes us behind the scenes at the Australian Open. Speaking from the first week at Melbourne Park, Sam explains how wildcards work, scheduling issues, dealing the media and much more in the first grand slam of the year. He also gives an insight into what a typical day is like for a player who is taking the court at the Australian Open. 

In Episode 5 of Sport Insights with Emageo, Emageo Group Managing Director Sam Maxwell and Bridget Lacy examine how the Australian Open has gone from a struggling tournament to a contender as the world's best grand slam. Special guest, respected journalist Linda Pearce, speaks about her memories of covering the event over more than three decades, dating right back to 1988 and explains how our grand slam was saved and now thrives on the world stage. Sam and Linda also give some tips on how fans can get the most out of their Australian Open experience.
 

In Episode 4 of Sport Insights with Emageo, Bridget Lacy and Emageo Group Managing Director Sam Maxwell discuss what has become a huge issue in elite sport - mental health. Special guest Jason Behrendorff speaks about how social media has become a part of the problem, admitting it is tricky to strike the right balance. The star left-arm quick reveals how he went on his own social media ban during his lowest point. Sam talks about how he tries to help his clients manage their social media accounts.

In Episode 3 of Sport Insights with Emageo, Bridget Lacy and Emageo Group Managing Director Sam Maxwell focus on the AFL Draft ahead of the first round of the 2019 edition on Wednesday. Special guest Dylan Buckley, who spent eight years in the AFL system at two different clubs, sheds light on what it's like to be a player on draft and how his career played out from there. Buckley shares his advice for this year's crop of draftees and reveals he has no regrets from his career. Bridget and Sam discuss how big an event the Draft has become and whether the draft age should be raised. 

In Part 2 of Episode 2 tackling Drugs in Sport, Sam Maxwell and Bridget Lacy touch on the Sun Yang case and delve a little deeper into the framework that surrounds the drug testing process for elite athletes. Sam breaks down in-competition and out-of-competition testing, as well as illicit drug policies. Sam explains how much education and support athletes receive, with some examples of his own clients' experiences.