This week Brian and Harrison intro the show by covering all the major topics in their lives and within the AFL, including: BTs next big project, whether the AFL needs a mental health awareness round, the speculated AFL fixture changes for 2027, the health of LIV Golf , what's going on with Tim Tszyu, and plenty more.
BT and Harrison are joined by long-time AFL club doctor and newly minted Life Member, Gary Zimmerman.
With a career spanning over 4 decades across 3 AFL club (Essendon, Richmond, and predominantly, the Western Bulldogs), Doc Zimmerman lifts the lid on life behind the scenes, sharing some unbelievable moments, the evolution of sports medicine, and what it takes to keep elite athletes performing at their best.
They also venture beyond footy, with Gary regaling his time working in other international sports such as at the Australian Open, treating global superstars like Serena Williams and Rafael Nadal.
The chat covers everything from the worst injuries he’s witnessed, to how the game now handles concussion, plus his honest take on many of the health concerns in todays AFL. He also shares his pathway into medicine and what really makes a great sports physician at the elite level.
Fun, insightful, and full of classic footy yarns, this is a fascinating look at the game from a completely different angle. We hope you enjoy the conversation.
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Hosts: Brian & Harrison Taylor
Guest: Gary Zimmerman
Produced by Harrison Taylor
Audio & Video by Rhino Productions
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