Mackay Cutters Change the Game

Connection to Community with Renae Kunst

Tue, 30 Jan 2024 23:41:27 GMT

Welcome to Season 4, Episode 2 of the Mackay Cutters Change the Game Podcast.

This episode's guest is former player & current QRL Region Manager for Northern Community Rugby League, Renae Kunst.

Renae shares the story of her journey from starting as a Game Development Officer whilst also playing for Queensland and Australia & now working for Queensland Rugby League.

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Life Lessons with Kenny Edwards

Thu, 14 Dec 2023 23:04:30 GMT

Welcome to Season 4, Episode 1 of the Mackay Cutters Change the Game Podcast.

This episode's guest is former NRL & Superleague player, now Cutters player, Kenny Edwards.

Kenny shares the life lessons he has learned during his career & talks about how the move to the Mackay Cutters came about.

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Athlete Code with Bessie Hayes

Tue, 27 Jun 2023 13:59:02 GMT

Bessie Hayes talks about her career as an athlete & how she transitioned into a Strength & Conditioning role with our Mackay Cutters Colts Squad.

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Tackling Mental Health Head On with Jarrod Crane

Tue, 13 Jun 2023 05:29:16 GMT

Jarrod Crane talks about his journey to the Mackay Cutters, discussing his role of Wellbeing & Education Manager as well as all things Mental Health.

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Lead through Actions with Sean Mullany

Tue, 23 May 2023 06:27:06 GMT

Sean Mullany has played with QCCS Mackay Cutters since 2021 and this seasons Captains our Hostplus Cup team.

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Dad Bod Life with professional boxer Jayde J-Mitch Mitchell

Tue, 09 May 2023 05:17:47 GMT

Professional super middle weight boxer J-Mitch talks with Mitch on their journey together about the challenges Jayde has faced chasing his dream of becoming world champion

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Love of the Game with Joel Khalu

Wed, 26 Apr 2023 02:43:04 GMT

JK is a Mackay Basketball legend. Joel is Mackay Basketball GM and NBL1 Head Coach who demands high standards and has a real love of the game.

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LöweCal with Adam Cuthbertson

Tue, 11 Apr 2023 06:14:23 GMT

New QCCS Mackay Cutters recruit Adam Cuthbertson talks with Mitch across his time playing Footy in the UK and expands on his passions off the field.

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Built from Within with Emma Manzelmann and Katie Green

Tue, 28 Mar 2023 03:41:33 GMT

Inaugural QCCS Mackay Cutters Women’s Captains share with Mitch their pathway to the top including what it means to Emma and Katie building the foundations of the first Cutters senior Women’s team.

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How Bad Do You Want It with Kay Nyenuh

Wed, 15 Mar 2023 05:12:18 GMT

Muscle Garden Gym Owner and Director Kay Nyenuh's story from leaving refugee camp in Ghana to owning now four gyms in Mackay is truly inspiring and motivating.

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Challenge Accepted with Emma Forster

Fri, 03 Mar 2023 01:08:56 GMT

Change the Game podcast is back for season 3! To kick us off QCCS Mackay Cutters CEO Mitch Cook sat down with Emma Forster and discussed the highs and lows of some of the challenges Emma has faced and continues to conquer.

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Lost and Found with Steve Jackson

Thu, 02 Mar 2023 07:18:50 GMT

Join Mitch in this week's episode of Change the Game where we are joined by former NRL player Steve Jackson. Tune in as he discusses what Mackay Rugby League means to him, his time in the NRL and the one and only 1989 Grand Final moment that changed his life.

Mitch comes from a background of sports strength and conditioning, with a vast knowledge of the importance a healthy lifestyle plays in a professional sports person’s life, and illuminates the need for mental health support.

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Changing Climates with Greg Williamson

Thu, 02 Mar 2023 07:17:32 GMT

Tune into this week's episode where Mitch has the privilege of talking to the one and only Mayor of the Mackay Region, Greg Williamson. The two discuss the effects that the Mackay region itself are facing and what we as a community can do to help prevent this for the future.

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Hair For Men with Heath Paton

Thu, 02 Mar 2023 07:16:27 GMT

Mitch is joined by Heath Paton

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Health and Safety Work Environment with Frank Attard

Thu, 02 Mar 2023 07:13:24 GMT

Mitch is joined by Frank Attard, Owner of Key Solutions

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Friday Laughs with Zac Dalton

Thu, 02 Mar 2023 07:02:39 GMT

In this week's episode, Mitch is joined by special guest and long time friend Zac Dalton to discuss how Zac got into the "Friday Laughs" gig and the importance in having positive funny moments throughout your everyday life. Furthermore they talk about playing in the Cutters and bouncing back from an injury. Join them in this fun and light hearted episode with some exclusive jokes from Zac himself.

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Transition Plans with Grant Rovelli

Thu, 02 Mar 2023 07:00:17 GMT

In this episode of 'Change the Game', Mitch is joined by former professional rugby league player Grant Rovelli to talk about his time in the game and transition plans.

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Promoting Equal and Respectful Relationships with Amanda Camm

Thu, 02 Mar 2023 06:51:21 GMT

Child Protection Shadow Minister Amanda Camm joins Mitch today

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Take a Deep Breath with Brayden Smith

Thu, 02 Mar 2023 06:43:17 GMT

In this week’s episode Mitch is joined by Integrated Bodies’ Brayden Smith to discuss the benefits of correct breathing techniques. Often overlooked, breathing plays an important part in ones physical and mental health, and when mastered, helps enhance on-field performance!

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Character Matters with Dave Elliott

Thu, 02 Mar 2023 06:40:57 GMT

In this edition of Change the Game, Mitch is joined by new HPC Head Coach Dave Elliott. Discover Dave's history within footy and why he's the perfect candidate to lead the Mackay Cutters into the 2022-2023 season! Also, find out why having a positive attitude and hard-working character is essential from all his players to help create a healthy, vibrant place us to strive for success.

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Commitment to Me with Hiale Roycroft

Thu, 02 Mar 2023 06:39:35 GMT

In the first 'Change the Game' podcast of 2022, Mitch sits down with new Cutters recruit Hiale Roycroft to have a chat about the importance of looking after ones self - physically and mentally! In this episode, you'll get to know Hiale as he tells us his story and also what we can expect from him on the pitch this season!

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A Personal Journey with Jardine Bobongie

Thu, 02 Mar 2023 06:37:31 GMT

This week, Mitch goes on a Personal Journey with local Mackay legend, ex-Cutter and 2013 premiership winner Jardine Bobongie!

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Junior Athlete Development with Kim Williams

Thu, 02 Mar 2023 06:35:24 GMT

This week Mitch is joined by Mackay Cutters ‘Head of Football’ Kim Williams to discuss the importance of Junior Athlete Development.

Kim has enjoyed a long and successful career within football, and has recently returned from the United Kingdom where he worked as Head of Academy for the Huddersfield Giants. Before his time in the UK, Kim also led the Mackay Cutters to ISC Grand Final victory as coach in 2013.

With Kim back, it’s a great time for our Juniors to be developing their skills and mindsets within our Cutters Academy!

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Performance Nutrition with Lina Jackson and Jasmine Peters

Thu, 02 Mar 2023 06:29:47 GMT

What does a healthy diet look like? How does the food we eat help our physical and mental wellbeing? How important is it fueling up with the right foods?

We find all of this out as Mitch is joined by CQ Nutrition’s Lina Jackson and NQ Cowboys’ Jasmine Peters as they discuss Performance Nutrition.

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Real Mates Talk with Michelle Borg and Dave Hackett

Thu, 02 Mar 2023 06:28:03 GMT

Around three-quarters of the people who die by suicide in the Whitsunday, Isaac and Mackay region are men. These men are aged from teenagers to the elderly – they are our brothers, sons, husbands, workmates, friends and neighbours.

The Real Mates Talk men’s campaign intends to prevent suicide attempts and deaths of men in our community and support them to connect with others and live well.

To discuss this most just and worthy initiative Mitch is this week joined by Michelle Borg, Suicide Prevention Officer at Selectability, Dave Hackett, General Manager at DGH Engineering and John Manning, ABC Tropical North Reporter and Mackay Legend.

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Get up, get out, go running with Martin Lambert

Thu, 02 Mar 2023 06:25:12 GMT

This week Mitch is joined by Martin Lambert from ’On the Run’ and they are discussing the physical and mental benefits of running, walking or just being active! Also, Mitch discovers how the 'On the Run' community are supporting eachother’s mental health through their "pub run" initiative.

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One Conversation at a time with Nick Bennett and Rowena Hardy

Thu, 02 Mar 2023 06:21:51 GMT

This week Mitch is joined by Minds Aligned’s Nick Bennett and Rowena Hardy as they share their incredible story and explain how their purpose is to unlock potential in individuals, teams and organisations by aligning actions, goals and purpose – one conversation at a time.

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Health Checks with Meecham Philpott

Thu, 02 Mar 2023 06:17:26 GMT

This week, Mitch sits down with ABC Radio's and Mackay Legend Meecham Philpott to explore and discuss the importance of having regular health checks. There's plenty of laughs in this one as well as a serious topic - so enjoy! Don't forget to share this one your socials far and wide!

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Mind Ignition with Nigel Dent and Josh Smith

Thu, 02 Mar 2023 06:14:03 GMT

Today we’re discussing mental performance and how some easy-to-do techniques are effectively used in everyday life and on the sporting field! Mitch Cook is this week joined by Mind Ignition’s head-coach Nigel Dent and Mackay Cutter’s leading try scorer Josh Smith.

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Reducing Violence in our Community with Sergeant Nigel Dalton

Thu, 02 Mar 2023 06:08:16 GMT

In this episode of Change the Game, we sit down with Sergeant Nigel Dalton and discuss the serious topic of domestic violence and find out how we, as a community and as a club can eradicate it from society!

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Women in League with Sam Bliss and Austene Rebetzke

Thu, 02 Mar 2023 06:02:50 GMT

Join us in Episode 04 of our Vodcast Podcast 'Change the game' where we celebrate the women in league! With special guests Sam Bliss (Cutters Board member & ex Jillaroo) and Austene Rebetzke (NRL Development Officer).

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Cutters Care with Tim Rogers and Mason Thorpe

Thu, 02 Mar 2023 05:41:00 GMT

Episode 3 of Change The Game! This week Mitch takes the chair and discusses our Cutters Care program. Featuring special guests Tim Rogers, our Head of Performance coach and HDC/ISC Player Mason Thorpe.

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Close the Gap with Lyndon Francis

Thu, 02 Mar 2023 05:36:56 GMT

This week, Tropical Exposure's Ben Bishop is joined by special guests Lyndon Francis from MY105FM and NRL Game Development Officer Matt Surha as they discuss the positive work being done on this weeks topic 'Close the Gap'.

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Change the Game with Craig Bogaarts and Renae Kunst

Thu, 02 Mar 2023 05:33:19 GMT

Catch Episode 1 of the Mackay Cutters' brand new podcast 'Change the Game' now! Join Cutter's Operations Manager Mitch Cook and Tropical Exposure's Benno Bishop as they speak with special guests Craig Bogaarts from QCCS Pty Ltd and former Jillaroos captain Renae Kunst about the success of our 'Change the Game' initiative and go over all the weekends action!

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