Episode 9: Jarryd Lyons on Spiders, Pick 61 & 14 Seasons of Grit

In Episode 9 of Scoreboard, host Chris Titley catches up with former Brisbane Lions midfielder Jarryd Lyons, fresh into retirement after 14 seasons and 194 AFL games.Jarryd reflects on his journey from being a pick 61 underdog to building a career based on grit, consistency, and a footy brain that helped him outplay faster, flashier opponents. He shares how a spider bite (yes, a legit hospital-stay kind) nearly derailed a pre-season, why moving to Brisbane was the best decision of his life, and how being a father has changed the way he thinks about legacy.He also opens up about the highs and heartbreak of grand finals, his new role at New Balance, and why playing a season with his brother back at Glenelg is the fairy-tale chapter he never expected.🕷️ Real talk, rare injuries, and the kind of leadership that doesn’t always make headlines—until now.📌 Subscribe for more athlete stories and insights.Follow us at: ⁠⁠⁠⁠www.scoreboardpodcast.com⁠⁠⁠⁠insta: @scoreboardpody: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@Scoreboardpodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠p: Partnership opportunities – ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/ctitley/⁠⁠⁠⁠#sport #business #life #ScoreboardPodcast