Jake Lever

What this episode covers

Since winning an AFL Premiership with the Demons in 2021, Jake Lever has been a mainstay of the Virtus gym floor throughout his off-seasons. Currently juggling father time, being a husband to his amazing Wife, Jess, and hunting a 2nd premiership with the Demons; Jake was super generous to join Tyler for an incredible 2 hour chat on the Podcast! We talk about how life has changed for the All-Australian defender since having children and moving down to the Peninsula, how he coped with dwindling motivation in 2022 after ticking off 2 of the biggest goals of his career in 2021, and the shift in culture at the club that ultimately led to the Melbourne Demons becoming the successful powerhouse club that they are today. 0:00 - Jake’s favourite thing about Virtus3:41 - Coping with a lack of motivation in 2022 after the 2021 Premiership15:00 - What changes have been made at the club to help the boys mentally rejuvenate?17:56 - What does a week look like in-season?19:38 - What do you enjoy doing for recovery?21:22 - How do you balance footy with being a father/husband?30:56 - Meeting Jess (Wife)33:31 - Getting drafted to Adelaide39:35 - Biggest learning from living with Patrick Dangerfield42:10 - Was SA a more intense footy state than Victoria?44:05 - Moving back to Melbourne (& “booing”)47:34 - 2017 Grand Final loss & relationship with Tex Walker51:21 - Which opposition player would you love to play alongside?54:12 - Culture shift at the Melbourne footy club before the 2021 Premiership1:03:36 - What changes did you make to become the best intercept player in the AFL?1:13:49 - Moving to the Peninsula1:23:05 - Best thing your kids have taught you1:26:35 - Favourite thing about Jess1:32:27 - Teammate word association1:33:39 - Fan questions1:33:40 - Would you rather 1v1 Pig or May?1:34:32 - What do you love about James Jordon?1:35:20 - Would you consider a move to the MPNFL post-career?1:35:37 - What is your favourite country song?1:39:20 - Moustache talk1:42:37 - Last time you cried or felt overwhelmed emotionally?1:53:26 - Favourite thing about Simon Goodwin1:54:50 - Dave Ryan nearly killing Jake with a barbell

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