Dyl & Friends

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Dylan Buckley spent nine seasons and 41 games in the AFL. Enough time to know that life after football was coming, but not nearly enough time to feel ready for it. So he started a podcast. Dyl sits down with interesting & notable guests - athletes, entrepreneurs, creatives, anyone with a story and gets genuinely curious about their lives. Career highs and lows, mindset, identity, what actually makes people tick. Dyl's simple rule: 'Be real, be authentic, and ask the questions I wish I knew the answers to.' You don't need to know the guests before you press play. By the time the episode's done, you'll feel like you've known them for years.

  1. 13h ago

    How the Suns signed Gary Ablett Jnr. & footy's biggest ever deals | Scott Clayton

    Scott Clayton is an AFL kingmaker. A premiership architect, master recruiter and one of the game's most influential list managers, Scott has spent decades identifying talent, building lists and pulling off some of footy's biggest deals. From helping build the Brisbane Lions dynasty and reshaping the Western Bulldogs, to launching the Gold Coast Suns and landing Gary Ablett Jr., few people have had a bigger impact on the modern AFL landscape. He joins Dyl & Friends to lift the lid on the deals, draft picks, negotiations and recruiting philosophies that shaped an era of football, sharing untold stories from inside AFL boardrooms and trade tables. We talk: How the Gold Coast Suns pulled off the biggest signing in AFL history and landed Gary Ablett Jr. The eight-month secret deal that almost nobody knew about Why Karmichael Hunt became the biggest sports story in Australia Building AFL expansion clubs from scratch The toughest trade negotiations of his career Why he still regrets missing out on Kurt Tippett The players he knew would become stars before anyone else Draft steals, recruiting wins and the picks that got away Why Callan Ward should never have left the Western Bulldogs The one trade philosophy that guided his entire career What recruiters are really looking for when they scout young talent The hidden traits that separate AFL stars from everyone else Why some clubs consistently develop players better than others The AFL figures who changed the game behind the scenes How Tasmania should build its inaugural AFL list Like the ep? Share the ep! Review the ep! Dyl & Friends Spotify Feed Dyl & Friends Apple Podcasts Feed

  2. Aug 24

    He saved James Hird's career... then lost seven years of memory | John Quinn

    John Quinn has worked with some of the biggest names in Australian sport. We’re talking James Hird, Kevin Sheedy and Matthew Lloyd; Nathan Cleary and the Penrith Panthers; even Cathy Freeman as Australia’s sprints & relay coach at Sydney 2000. But his most remarkable story isn't about the athletes he's coached. After helping save Hird's career following a devastating foot injury, John would later face a battle of his own, surviving a rare brain disease that stole years of his memory and changed his life forever. He joins Dyl & Friends to share lessons from a lifetime in high performance, leadership, resilience and finding out what people are truly capable of when they're pushed to their limits. We talk: The phone call from Kevin Sheedy that brought him to Essendon… despite never watching AFL How he helped James Hird return from a career-threatening navicular injury The secrets behind Essendon's famous 2000 premiership season Why Matthew Lloyd was one of the hardest workers he's ever coached The AFL players who could have become elite track athletes Working with Olympians, AFL players, NRL stars and world-class athletes What separates good athletes from great athletes The three-part framework John believes underpins every elite performer Why modern athletes train differently to previous generations The biggest mistakes everyday people make with health and fitness The illness that nearly took John's life and the years of memory he lost How surviving a brain injury changed the way he coaches… and who he coaches Learn more about or contact John Quinn here. You can check out John’s recommendations on Audible below: Triumph: The Untold Story of Jesse Owens and Hitler's Olympics by Jesse Schaap Open: An Autobiography by Andre Agassi Like the ep? Share the ep! Review the ep! Dyl & Friends Spotify Feed Dyl & Friends Apple Podcasts Feed

    He saved James Hird's career... then lost seven years of memory | John Quinn

  3. Aug 16

    Jess Stenson just ran Australia's fastest marathon... can she do it again after baby no. 3?

    Just 11 months after giving birth to her second child, Jess Stenson's 13th place at Paris 2024 clocked one of the fastest ever Olympic marathons by an Aussie woman. A year later in Valencia, she claimed the Australian record with a time of 2:21:24. Jess is an athlete at the very peak of her powers, pausing her career to have baby number three! She joins Dyl & Friends in Adelaide, some 37 weeks pregnant, to tell us not just if can do can it all again... but does she want to? This is an awesome conversation with one of the best to ever do it. We talk: How Jess, a fan of the show, first stumbled onto Dyl & Friends... The inspiration of Neale Daniher and her brother Jack Trengove’s time as Melbourne captain Her favourite Olympic moment and getting to Paris 2024 less than a year after giving birth Life in the Olympic village as a mother Pressing pause on her career for a third time Could being a mum actually be a marathon super power? Jess’ top 5 races and top 5 people to surround yourself with Do marathoners actually respect half marathoners? The big tips for Dyl in his Melbourne Marathon this year What’s next for Jess? Could it be LA 2028 and her fourth Olympics? It’s a bloody good chat with an inspirational Aussie who just keeps getting better and better. You can check out Neale Daniher's The Power of Choice on Audible. Like the ep? Share the ep! Review the ep! Dyl & Friends New Spotify Feed⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Dyl & Friends New Apple Podcasts Feed⁠

    Jess Stenson just ran Australia's fastest marathon... can she do it again after baby no. 3?

  4. Aug 9

    How Jack Rayner keeps breaking Australian records + is stopping your watch cheating?

    This week I’m joined by one of Australia’s best runners, Jack Rayner. Jack’s been absolutely flying, breaking Australian records and competing at the highest level of long distance running across the world. We get stuck into what makes him so good, how he trains, what he’s thinking when he races, dealing with injuries, setbacks, toilet breaks, and what he’s chasing next. With the Melbourne Marathon coming up, I also pick Jack’s brain on how to tackle my race, from pacing and fuelling to what to do when the wheels start falling off. We get into the Aussie running scene, run clubs, training with mates, whether stopping your watch is actually cheating, and plenty more. Listen out for: Jack’s journey from cross country kid to professional runner Breaking the Australian half-marathon record with a 59:53 in Barcelona Jack’s favourite courses, flow state and the races that don’t go to plan Injuries, setbacks and learning when you’ve pushed your body too far Why strength training matters for runners The do’s and don’ts of preparing for a marathon Dyl’s Melbourne Marathon plan and whether his sub-3:30 goal is realistic How to pace a marathon without blowing up Fuelling, hydration and toilet breaks Whether stopping your watch during a run is actually cheating The difference between running for a PB and just getting out for a run The rise of run clubs and the Aussie running community Jack’s business, Pulse Running, and coaching other athletes Competing against your mates while still being mates Jack’s plans for the World Road Running Championships, Berlin Marathon and the Olympics Here's the audiobooks I'm listening to on my runs, thanks to Audible: Stolen Focus by Johann Hari The Let Them Theory by Mel Robbins Will by Will Smith & Mark Manson And if you’re looking to get into running or take your running up a notch, check out Pulse Running, founded by Jack and his mates to coach and support runners of all levels. Like the ep? Share the ep! Review the ep! Dyl & Friends New Spotify Feed⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Dyl & Friends New Apple Podcasts Feed⁠

    How Jack Rayner keeps breaking Australian records + is stopping your watch cheating?

  5. Aug 2

    Rebuilding the AFL's biggest names + my Melbourne Marathon plan | Andrew Russell

    This week I'm joined by one of Australia's most respected high performance leaders, Andrew Russell. Andrew has spent more than 30 years helping elite athletes perform at their best, working across the AFL and professional sport to build stronger, more resilient athletes and teams. With the Melbourne Marathon on the horizon, I sit down with Andrew to unpack my own running journey, how I'm going to get to the starting line, and the habits that actually help people stay consistent long after the motivation wears off. From there, the conversation broadens into elite performance, injury rehabilitation, leadership and the lessons Andrew has learned from rebuilding some of the AFL's biggest names throughout his career. We talk: The high performance myths and trends taking over social media right now Why I'm running the Melbourne Marathon Andrew's playbook for building habits that actually last Stories from working with Patrick Cripps, Charlie Curnow, Lance Franklin, Shaun Burgoyne and more What it really takes to rebuild elite athletes after injury How high performance has evolved over Andrew's 30-year career The high performance titles Andrew recommends for anyone wanting to improve, which you can find on Audible Want to learn more from Andrew? Check out his high performance coaching programs at Russell Performance: ⁠https://www.russellperformance.co/⁠ If you enjoyed this episode, share it with someone who's chasing a goal of their own. Like the ep? Share the ep! Review the ep! Dyl & Friends New Spotify Feed⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Dyl & Friends New Apple Podcasts Feed⁠

    Rebuilding the AFL's biggest names + my Melbourne Marathon plan | Andrew Russell

  6. Jul 29

    What makes a good man and a good mate? | Youth advocate Daniel Principe

    This week I'm joined by youth advocate and speaker Daniel Principe. Daniel and I sit down for an honest conversation about growing up, finding your identity and the experiences that shape the person you become. We talk about the pressure young men face today, the insecurity that comes from trying to fit in, and how both of us have had to challenge our own ideas of what it means to be a man. From friendships and rejection to fatherhood, relationships and the lessons we've learned along the way, this conversation is about becoming a better mate, a better partner and a better person. We talk: Why so many young men feel pressure to be someone they're not The insecurity that comes from trying to fit in How our ideas of masculinity change as we grow older What actually makes someone a good mate Why difficult conversations are a sign of strong relationships The difference between having lots of friends and having real friendships How rejection can become one of life's greatest teachers The lessons we learn from our parents and the ones we want to pass on Creating safe spaces where people feel comfortable being themselves The challenges young people face growing up in an online world Why growth comes from being willing to admit when you're wrong If this episode resonates with you, share it with someone who might need to hear it. Like the ep? Share the ep! Review the ep! Dyl & Friends New Spotify Feed⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Dyl & Friends New Apple Podcasts Feed⁠

  7. Jul 26

    Five years after everything changed | Alexa Leary

    This week I'm joined by two-time Paralympic gold medallist, author, musician and life of the party, Alexa Leary. Just days after the five-year anniversary of the cycling accident that changed her life, we both lined up in the La Roche-Posay 10K at Run Melbourne. On recovery day, Alexa joined me in the studio to talk about the amazing journey she's been on since that day in 2021. Doctors told Alexa's family she wouldn't survive. If she did, they believed she'd never walk or talk again. Instead, Alexa rebuilt her life from the ground up; relearning everyday tasks, returning to the pool through rehabilitation, and, just three years later, standing on top of the Paralympic podium in Paris. But this conversation isn't just about what happened in 2021. It's about who Alexa is today. We talk: What happened on the day of Alexa's cycling accident Being told she'd never walk or talk again Relearning everyday life after a traumatic brain injury Losing five years of memories and rebuilding her identity Why she says she's "living a second life" The road from rehabilitation to two Paralympic gold medals The ongoing reality of living with an invisible disability Her mission to raise awareness for traumatic brain injuries Writing Sink or Swim and pursuing music beyond swimming What's next for this Aussie icon If this episode resonates with you, share it with someone who might need to hear it. Like the ep? Share the ep! Review the ep! Hit the NEW Dyl & Friends feeds below: Dyl & Friends New Spotify Feed⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Dyl & Friends New Apple Podcasts Feed⁠

    Five years after everything changed | Alexa Leary

  8. Jul 19

    What can you actually control? | Stoicism with Professor Matthew Sharpe

    This week I'm joined by Professor Matthew Sharpe, National Head of School of Philosophy at ACU and co-author of 'Philosophy as a Way of Life: Philosophy as a Way of Life: History, Dimensions, Directions'. Stoicism is a philosophy that's been around for more than 2,000 years, but its lessons feel more relevant today than ever. In this conversation, we unpack the practical ideas that have helped shape the way I think about adversity, anxiety, relationships and living a meaningful life. We dive into the foundations of Stoicism, where it came from, why it has stood the test of time, and how simple daily practices can help us stop worrying about the things we can't control. Whether you're completely new to Stoicism or you've already picked up Meditations, I think you'll take something valuable away from this conversation. We talk: What Stoicism actually is (and the biggest misconceptions about it) The simple question that can help stop overthinking Why strength of character matters more than money, status or success How to focus on what you can control and let go of what you can't Why adversity is essential for growth and resilience The Stoic exercises that can improve your mindset every day How Marcus Aurelius used Stoicism to lead through crisis The "two goals" framework that can change the way you approach work and life Why seeking validation from others will never lead to lasting happiness How reflecting on your day can help you become a better version of yourself Professor Matthew Sharpe's Stoicism reading list: Meditations — Marcus Aurelius Enchiridion (The Manual) — Epictetus The Inner Citadel — Pierre Hadot How to Think Like a Roman Emperor — Donald Robertson If this episode resonates with you, share it with someone who might need to hear it. Like the ep? Share the ep! Review the ep! Hit the NEW Dyl & Friends feeds below: Dyl & Friends New Spotify Feed⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Dyl & Friends New Apple Podcasts Feed⁠

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Dylan Buckley spent nine seasons and 41 games in the AFL. Enough time to know that life after football was coming, but not nearly enough time to feel ready for it. So he started a podcast. Dyl sits down with interesting & notable guests - athletes, entrepreneurs, creatives, anyone with a story and gets genuinely curious about their lives. Career highs and lows, mindset, identity, what actually makes people tick. Dyl's simple rule: 'Be real, be authentic, and ask the questions I wish I knew the answers to.' You don't need to know the guests before you press play. By the time the episode's done, you'll feel like you've known them for years.

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  • Creator
    Clubby Sports
  • Years Active
    2026
  • Episodes
    20
  • Rating
    Explicit
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    Dyl & Friends