WHAT does it take to play the third-most V/AFL games in history?
Former Hawthorn nutritionist Simone Austin joined The Inside Game podcast to talk about fuelling the Hawks' dynasty, and gave some insight into how 407-gamer Shaun Burgoyne was the ultimate professional when it came to nutrition.
"He wasn't a fancy eater but certainly did the right thing and asked lots of questions so he was doing the right thing for his body," Austin told host Bec Goddard.
"There was nothing too fancy for him, he was happy with barbecue and vegetables.
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"He'd come in during the off-season to get his skinfolds checked, and check in with me.
"He didn’t have to do that, and he would come and see me regularly just to make sure he was still on track in the off-season."
Austin also shared her experiences of the Hawks' historic three-peat, and how she helped players overcome game-day gut issues.
Check out the full episode in the player below.
This week’s episode guide…
2:00 – What was the secret of Shaun Burgoyne’s longevity?
4:45 – Players "confessing" their dietary sins
7:15 – Do players have special requests for their nutrition plans?
11:25 – Game day gut issues
17:30 - The science of nutrition - why it's good to have two lunches
20:45 - How cricket nutrition is different to cricket
24:55 - How an athlete's diet is different to an everyday person's
26:51 - Takeaway Tips, fuelled by the John West Protein+ range
28:35 - Quick Hands: Which Hawk ate the most, Simone's favourite food
'The Inside Game' is a new podcast series that takes a peek behind the scenes of the high-performance world of the AFL and AFLW. Join AFLW Premiership Coach Bec Goddard as she chats with high-performance experts who share the one-percenters that make the difference between an average day and a great day, fuelled by the John West Protein+ range.
