Science for Sport Podcast

307: Performance Science in AFL and NRL with Brendan Fahrner

February 16th, 2026  |  27 mins 30 secs

afl, athlete buy-in, athlete monitoring, coaching science, elite sport, gps tracking, high performance, injury risk management, nrl, performance analytics, performance culture, performance leadership, practitioner wellbeing, rugby league, sports data, sports science, sports technology, strength and conditioning, team sport science

Brendan Fahrner reflects on a career spanning premiership-winning AFL environments and the NRL, sharing why trust, clarity and relationship-building matter more than complex analytics. He explains how simplifying data, aligning with coaching philosophy, and focusing on athlete-centred systems can create meaningful performance impact. A grounded discussion for practitioners navigating modern high-performance sport.

133: What Is The World's Most Physically Demanding Team Sport?

October 17th, 2022  |  19 mins 26 secs

afl, american football, aussie rules, conditioning, football, mls, nfl, power, rugby, soccer, speed, strength

Come with us as we delve into the mysterious and exciting world of sports science…

This entertaining podcast explores:

• The science behind the world’s best athletes.
• Current issues and events in the world of sport.
• How to master the art and science of coaching.

Every Monday, Matt Solomon chats with various experts to uncover the science and secrets behind what makes the best athletes in the world so damn good at what they do. They’ll also dive into global issues and events effecting the world of sport, such as COVID-19 and gene doping.

Though anyone is welcome to join us on this journey, this podcast is primarily for:

• S&C coaches/sports scientists
• Physiotherapists
• Nutritionists/Dieticians
• Physical education teachers
• Sports enthusiasts
• Knowledge-seeking athletes

If you’re any of the above, we challenge you to listen to an episode and not fall in love with this laugh-out-loud, brain-swelling podcast.