Episode 36: 27 April, 2020 featuring Kane Cornes

AFL legend and media personality Kane Cornes joins Sean and Tim for the latest episode of Down the Track. After an illustrious 300 game AFL career with Port Adelaide that included the 2004 Premiership, two All Australian selections, and four club best and fairest awards, Kane has now transitioned into the media with numerous roles in television, radio and print media. His post-football career, however, has seen him develop a passion for running and athletics which has seen him run a 2:35 marathon in Melbourne and become an advocate for our sport in the media. Kane provides great insight on how the Covid19 has impacted major sport across Australia and what it may mean heading into the future for these sports.  On a personal front, the isolation measures have led to Kane having to adjust his work environment and adapt to life at home, which included him running a marathon around his tennis court to raise money for charity! In international news, the British athletic community is in mourning following the death of former UKA Performance Director Neil Black.  And the Berlin Marathon is the latest major event to either postpone or cancel… although it’s actual status is still uncertain. In this episode we also try to give some clarity around what you can or cannot do in terms of exercise, traveling to exercise, and exercising with your coach or a friend. The episode wraps with a tribute to Elaine McLeod who passed away this week after battling Parkinson's Disease.  The Athletics Essendon life member lived a very productive life as an elite athlete, athletics administrator, official and coach and her smiling face at tracks around Victoria and Tasmania will be sorely missed. Another big episode of Down the Track providing some much-needed distraction from our isolated world. Timeline 0:00:00 to 0:01:40 Intro and welcome Sean & Kane Cornes to Episode 36 0:01:41 to 0:40:34 A high profile media figure, we delve into how the current situation is impacting Kane Cornes and how he’s dealing with it on a personal and professional front 0:40:35 to 1:05:55 Kane discusses the broader ramifications    1:05:56 to 1:14:57 1:14:58 to 1:22:21 What’s happening in the world of AV 1:22:22 to 1:31:24 Tim discusses the sad passing of Athletics Essendon life member Elaine McLeod and details her impressive background as an athlete and huge contribution as an administrator, official and coach.