Episode 47: James Begley on Footy Dreams, Startup Grit & Calling Time on His Own Terms

In Episode 47 of Scoreboard, Chris Titley catches up with former AFL player turned founder James Begley for a wide-ranging chat on resilience, reinvention, and the brutal beauty of sport and business.James opens up about discovering footy late, writing himself an AFL contract at age 15, and why his early days at St Kilda were filled with pressure, promise, and pain. He shares the emotional decision to return home after the Bali bombings, what it meant to play for the Crows, and the moment a movie in July changed the trajectory of his life.From backpacking in South America to co-founding Pickstar with Matthew Pavlich, James talks candidly about leaving the game feeling like a failure—and finding his voice again by building something bigger than himself.⚡ Insightful, raw, and packed with wisdom on sport, leadership, and letting go of what no longer serves you.📌 Subscribe for more athlete and founder stories and insights.Follow us at:w: www.scoreboardpodcast.cominsta: @scoreboardpody: https://www.youtube.com/@Scoreboardpodcastp: Partnership opportunities – [email protected]#sport #business #life #ScoreboardPodcast