Olympics fever has hit the world and Paris has us enthralled. But beyond the dazzle of the Eiffel Tower, is a sporting competition that has subconsciously informed the way we understand why sport exists, and why athletes compete. So, are Olympians athletes or professionals? How should they be compensated for committing themselves to their crafts and representing their countries? How does the power of broadcast and storytelling intersect with the games? And is the gratitude and glory enough to substitute payment? 

Emma, Lucy and Julia question all of this and more with an expert panel in Tess Armstrong, Kylie Watson-Wheeler, Chloe Dalton and Paul Marsh.

With thanks to the AFL Players Association.

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