CODE Words: Is self-interest stunting the growth of Australian sportspeople?
This week on CODE Words, Adam Peacock and Georgie Parker discuss development of Australian sports stars. Some sports get it right, some get it wrong, with self-interest affecting young players.
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Georgie Parker and Adam Peacock delve into the stories behind the headlines with their weekly musings on sport and anything else that is on their minds – like why are hot chips so good fresh, but so poor after?
Michael Neser looks set to miss out on a baggy green – again! Is he unlucky?
Special guest is CODE Sports’ Daniel Cherny, who digs into the big cricket talking points as he prepares for his own wedding. What a guy.
Adam and Georgie discuss the dangers in development. Some sports get it right, some get it wrong, with self interest stunting the growth of young players, and ultimately, Australian success on the world stage.
Joint post-match press conferences – good or not good?
And with Max Verstappen still nursing the mother of all hangovers after his F1 title, Georgie reveals how good a post-Olympics party really is.
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