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We're back, the Under Pressure Podcast has returned for Year 3 and what an exciting year its going to be.
On the first episode of the new year we have former West Coast Eagle and premiership player Beau Waters join Jake on the Pod.
Beau had an interested start to his career, he had an injury not as common around the game as it use to be, osteitis pubis, the dreaded OP as they called it back then. As a young player, it was certainly something massive to deal with. 
But Beau took it in stride and gained great perspective from this injury and started using his time to not only take care of himself but get involved in charity side of things with the Eagles and helping others. 
To finish we talked about a shoulder injury, that unfortunately forced the retirement of Beau. After a lot of hard work, Beau knew it was time to hang them up. He knew that he had a wonderful career, and a lot people don't get the chance, so he was grateful of the opportunities that he had to play the great game of AFL. 
 
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Former Swan Alex Johnson joins Jake on the pod, as the total number of ACL injuries grows to 10 for today's show. 
It's fair to say Alex's career got off to a flying start. In his second year, the young swan played off in the 2012 AFL Grand Final against the Hawks and achieving the ultimate, in his just his second year of senior footy. 
But what would follow, is a devastating and heartbreaking story that saw Alex go through 7 ACL tears through is AFL career. Players who go through, let alone one, know that it takes a lot of mental strength to get through it. But to endure 7 of them and have the drive, determination and mental endurance, with obviously some small and warranted hiccups along the way, got through and got the reward and effort by earning his spot back into the AFL.
It was 2,136 days between appearances for Alex, until he took the field in Round 20 vs Collingwood in the 2018 season. This was a game earned, and was, and still is the epitome of hard work to get back to what you want to do.
To young aspiring athlete's who've had injuries or not, this is the podcast for you!
 
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On this weeks show we have former Brisbane Lion and some would say cult hero in Daniel Merrett. He played his entire career down at 'The Gabba' where he experienced both highs and lows both on and off the field.
The biggest thing for Dan during his time in the AFL, was professionalism and leadership not only off-field with injuries, but also on-field in those important matches. It was a main staple right throughout his career and something that he wanted to set the standard in.
He had some injuries all players do, but also had Glandular Fever which many players wouldn't have experienced in their careers. It was difficult for him at a young age and going through this, tune in and listen to the story of how he was able to push through and get through the hard times.
We finish with 'The Draft' and we take a look at sports, that if we could, turn pro tomorrow. There were some interesting but definitely warranted choices. 
 
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On this weeks episode we have another former Brisbane Lion and premiership player Jamie Charman join the Under Pressure Podcast. 
We have a chat about the early days where he wasn't as injury prone. But when it came to the later part of his career, it was an Achilles injury that ultimately ended what had been such a promising career. 
Jamie tells us the story of when he knew it was time and how difficult a conversation that was to have with his coach Michael Voss at the time, as he had played with the great man as well. 
The draft this week was very relatable as we took turns in drafting some of the greatest ruckman of all-time. Tune in to see who we both drafted. 
 
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On this weeks episode we talk to 200 gamer Mathew Stokes, who was a part of the successful era down at the cattery.
He gave us great insight into the amount drive and work that he put in, when rehabbing, or even just training. There were so many great players down at Geelong in this time he was able to learn from, and keep meeting the high standards shown by these players and use them in his own training. 
Nothing was given to Mat, he had at work extremely hard to get a chance at the elite level, being draft at the age of 21. But he learnt some great life lessons that put him good stead right throughout his career, that he still carries to this day.
We also chat about the unfortunate timing of his injury in 2009 just before the preliminary final. If you're a Geelong fan you'll remember this moment. But he enlightens us of the full story, and puts it in full perspective for all of us.
Mat is a big lover of US Sports so for the Under Pressure Draft this week, we draft our all time starting 5's that would take the court for us. 
 
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On this weeks episode we have a chat to Daniel Cross, a former Bulldog and Demon through his career in the AFL. 
We have chat about an unfortunate position he found himself in early on in his career, when big ruckman Peter Street fell across his leg during training. 
You never want to go through rehab alone, but it just so happened that Ryan Griffen had sustained an injury during the same day and subsequently found himself in the rehab group as well. This gave the two of them major support through their rehabilitation, when usually it's just you, yourself and your thoughts. 
Daniel talks through his passion of conditioning and reconditioning and how training hard at young age lead him down the path of wanting to assist others in their own training. Which lead him to his position now at North Melbourne as their Reconditioning Coach. 
The Under Pressure draft brings for some interesting choices, as we draft 'Players to have a shot after the siren to win the game.' Feature both players young and old, so tune in to see our selections! 
 
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