#147: Jemma Barsby (Cricket) Heart, Fight & Raising the Standard

Some stories in sport aren’t defined by statistics, trophies, or highlight reels, they’re defined by courage. Jemma Barsby’s is one of them.From the chaos of WBBL travel weeks to the pressure of being a veteran in a league she helped build, Jemma has lived every phase of women’s cricket. But behind the professionalism, the rivalries, and the big-game moments is something far more personal, her ongoing battle with multiple sclerosis, and the decision to turn that private fight into a national conversation.In this episode, Chris Titley sits down with Jemma for a raw and generous chat about leadership, resilience, and rediscovering joy in sport. She shares how nerves feel different at 30 than they did at 15, why “little whippersnappers” keep her sharp, and how stretching, the habit she used to ignore, has become a cornerstone of her career longevity.Jemma also reflects on the rise of the WBBL, the surreal jump from empty stadiums to packed venues, and the unique responsibility of being a role model to the next generation. She unpacks the emotional toll of online scrutiny, the importance of supportive voices after a tough day, and the grounding influence of her family and teammates.The heart of the episode centres on Whack MS for 6 https://www.mycause.com.au/page/385730/whack-ms-for-6, her campaign to raise awareness and $6 million for MS research. She candidly explains the hidden reality of MS, the courage it took to speak publicly, and why she believes sport can be a platform for change.🔗Show NotesThis episode was Powered by Swyftx — Where can crypto take you?👉 ⁠https://swyftx.com/about/⁠Join over 1.2m users in Australia and NZPocketSmith’s got a special offer for Scoreboard listeners: get 50% off your first two months of PocketSmith’s Foundation plan. 👉  ⁠⁠⁠https://www.pocketsmith.com/scoreboard/⁠The Favourite Junior Club shout out was powered by PaylabUnlock instant rewards and effortless savings with Paylab Rewards at over 140 of Australia’s top retailers, both in-store and online.Check out ⁠https://www.paylab.com.au/📌 More episodes: ⁠⁠www.scoreboardpodcast.com⁠⁠🎥 YouTube: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@Scoreboardpodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠📩 Partnerships: ⁠⁠[email protected]