
In this episode, Peter and Eoghan chat with Sarah Rowe, an exceptional triple code sportswoman. Sarah discusses her journey as a former Republic of Ireland women’s football international, and her achievements in ladies’ Gaelic football for Mayo and women’s Australian rules football for Collingwood in the AFLW.
While it might seem like she’s living the dream in down under, Sarah opens up about the real challenges of living abroad and the significant differences in sports resources between Australia and Ireland. She shares her take on media opinions, offers valuable advice for those starting their careers, and talks about the contrasting expectations around self-promotion for athletes in Australia vs Ireland.
00:00:00 - Introduction
00:04:30 - Discussion about Sarah Rowe’s background in three different sports
00:12:45 - Importance of resilience and personal development
00:18:20 - Transitioning between different sports
00:25:10 - Benefits of going professional in sports
00:32:15 - Comparison of facilities and resources in Australia and Ireland
00:41:50 - Branding and marketing in Australian sports industry