IS IT too late once an analyst informs a coach about an on-field problem? How can a lead be deceiving? Can data help recruit a star?
AFL.com.au's new podcast, Trends, is back for a second episode and delves into the world of AFL club analysts.
Find Trends on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts and Spotify
Reporter and host Marc McGowan is joined by St Kilda's senior analyst Darren O'Shaughnessy, who provides insight into an increasingly important role within AFL clubs.
Trends is a podcast for the hardcore and average football fan who wants to learn more about what they're watching each weekend.
Podcast summary
1:15 – What does an analyst do at an AFL club?
3:45 – "It might be time to change something"
5:00 – How quickly can a problem be solved?
6:35 – Adapting data to help with recruiting
8:26 – Analysts are just one piece of the puzzle
10:05 – Which sports are leading the way?
11:12 – AFL is one of the most difficult sports to track
12:57 – Hawthorn's five-goal lead wasn't as safe as it seemed
15:10 – How much time was dedicated to the new rules?
16:36 – Not overreacting to the numbers
19:00 – Dealing with 'Libba' at the centre bounces
