The Athlete's Advantage

Five years into his AFL career, Hawthorn's Conor Nash was a stalled half-forward. He was pulled aside for the one conversation every pro athlete dreads: "Look, this isn't going to work."In this episode, Conor reveals the single positional change that "revitalised my career" and turned him from a fringe player into a dominant, "unorthodox" tagging midfielder. He also discusses the "insider" paradox of pro-sport: why his 'team-first' mentality "hurt me at times" and why the high-performance culture at Hawthorn empowers its players to "just be Irish".In this episode, discover:The positional change that revitalised Conor's career.How to handle the one conversation every pro athlete dreads.The paradox of why a "team-first" mentality can sometimes hurt you.The choice between a Leinster Rugby contract and a Hawthorn rookie deal.How Hawthorn's culture empowers Irish athletes.GUEST: CONOR NASH► Follow Conor on Instagram: @cnash_11TAKE THE NEXT STEP:Ready to find your edge? Book your free, no-obligation athlete's assessment and let’s build your advantage together.CONNECT WITH PETER WRIGHT:► Website: https://peteyperformance.com/► Instagram: @peteyperformance► Podcast Instagram: @theathletesadvantagepodPodcast produced in partnership with Dreamers Media.

She’s now the equal-fastest player in AFLW history to 50 career goals, but when Aine McDonagh (AFLW Hawthorn) first arrived, she was a 6-foot, 53kg athlete who openly "feared the contest".Aine reveals the private fear that "kept her out of games" and the brutal, "insider" off-season playbook she used to gain 17kg and transform from a target into a leader who can finally "win the contest". She also discusses the "massive clash" she experienced when her "super-competitive" Irish mindset met a professional environment with diverse personalities.In this episode, discover:The brutal off-season playbook used to gain 17kg and build a body that "wins the contest."How Aine overcame a private fear of contact that was keeping her out of games.The "massive clash" between a "super-competitive" Irish mindset and a diverse pro environment.The evolution from a dual-sport star in Galway to a key leader at Hawthorn.GUEST: AINE MCDONAGHOriginally a dual-sport star from Galway, Ireland, Aine was an inaugural member of the Hawks' AFLW team and is now a key member of their leadership group.► Follow Aine on Instagram: @ainemcdonaghTAKE THE NEXT STEP:If you want to take your performance to the next level, there’s a pathway for you. Book your free athlete’s assessment and let’s build your advantage together.CONNECT WITH PETER WRIGHT:► Website: https://peteyperformance.com/► Instagram: @peteyperformance► Podcast Instagram: @theathletesadvantagepodPodcast produced in partnership with Dreamers Media.

Stuck in a frustrating cycle of nagging groin pain and recurring hamstring injuries? You're likely falling victim to outdated advice and common rehab errors. In this episode, Peter breaks down the REAL reasons athletes keep getting hurt and provides clear, actionable solutions.In this episode, you will learn:The "terrible" return-to-play criteria causing recurrence after recurrence.Osteitis Pubis & Groin Pain: Why common treatments fail & the steps that ACTUALLY work.The #1 BIGGEST MISTAKE athletes make after a hamstring tear (It's NOT skipping exercises!).Stop Stretching! The counter-intuitive approach NEEDED for high hamstring tendinopathy.Achilles & Calf Pain: How to identify the root cause beyond just "load management."PLUS: Peter answers your questions on ACL timelines, finding mentors & complex cases.TAKE THE NEXT STEP:Stop guessing and start fixing the root cause. Book your free, no-obligation athlete’s assessment today.CONNECT WITH PETER WRIGHT:► Website: https://peteyperformance.com/► Instagram: @peteyperformance► Podcast Instagram: @theathletesadvantagepodPodcast produced in partnership with Dreamers Media.

What if being a rookie with no bad habits is actually a secret weapon? In this episode, North Melbourne star Bláithín Bogue reveals how coming into the AFLW as a "blank canvas" allowed her to learn the game faster and build a pro-level technique from the ground up—a lesson that challenges everything you think you know about gaining an edge.In this episode, discover:Why a top coach sees a new player not as inexperienced, but as a perfect "blank canvas."The critical mindset shift required to go from practicing in private to proactively seeking feedback to accelerate your growth.How North Melbourne uses "fatigued state" drills to prepare forwards for high-pressure moments.The Gaelic football instincts you might need to "unlearn" to succeed in the AFLW system.GUEST: BLÁITHÍN BOGUEBláithín is a resilient and determined athlete from Fermanagh who has transitioned from a successful Gaelic football career to become a key forward for the North Melbourne AFLW team.► Follow Bláithín on Instagram: @blaithinbogueTAKE THE NEXT STEP:If you want to take your performance to the next level, there’s a pathway for you. Book your free athlete’s assessment and let’s build your advantage together.CONNECT WITH PETER WRIGHT:► Website: https://peteyperformance.com/► Instagram: @peteyperformancePodcast produced in partnership with Dreamers Media.

What does it really take to go from a star athlete at home to a rookie in a professional league abroad? Carlton Blues star and former Irish Player of the Year, Dayna Finn, reveals the unfiltered mindset required to survive and thrive.In this episode, discover:How to handle the psychological shock of going from a "big fish" at home to a "small fish" in a pro environment.The specific skills from GAA & basketball that become a secret weapon in the AFLW.A practical framework for managing the unavoidable fear of being homesick while chasing your dream.The one mindset shift required to handle professional-level coaching and constant critical feedback.GUEST: DAYNA FINNDayna is a multi-code elite athlete for the Carlton Blues (AFLW). In Ireland, she represented County Mayo in Gaelic football, the Irish National Team in basketball, and was named the Women's Standout Irish Player of the Year.► Follow Dayna on Instagram: @dayna_finn► Follow Dayna on Twitter (X): @daynafinn2TAKE THE NEXT STEP:If you want to take your performance to the next level, there’s a pathway for you. Book your free athlete’s assessment and let’s build your advantage together.CONNECT WITH PETER WRIGHT:► Website: https://peteyperformance.com/► Instagram: @peteyperformancePodcast produced in partnership with Dreamers Media.