A seven-time Womenâs World Marathon Swimming Champion and two-time Western Australian / Australian of the Year finalist, Shelley Taylor-Smith is widely respected for her sporting achievements as well as her influence beyond the pool. Nicknamed âDangerous When Wetâ during her competitive career, she has built her reputation on mental toughness and the ability to perform under extreme pressure. Her story demonstrates how ordinary individuals can produce extraordinary outcomes with the right mindset and preparation.
Sport Personalities
Sport Personalities
Sport Personalities for hire
Discover our list of available Sport Personalities to host your next event! Book in now for Meet & Greets, MC duties, Autographs and more!
2018 AFL Premiership-winning coach Adam Simpson is a highly respected figure in the AFL, known for his leadership, consistency, and ability to build high-performance teams. Transitioning seamlessly from elite player to successful coach, he brings decades of experience at the top level of the AFL both on and off the field.
Award-winning sports broadcaster Karen Tighe is one of Australiaâs most experienced and respected voices in sports media, with a career spanning more than three decades across television and radio. Known for her warm interviewing style and sharp sporting insight, she became a familiar presence to audiences nationwide through her work with the Australian Broadcasting Corporation across both TV and radio platforms.
Daisy Pearce is one of the most influential figures in the history of Womenâs Australian Rules Football (WAFL). Raised in regional Victoria, she has played a pivotal role in the growth and success of the AFLW, helping shape the competition from its inception into one of Australiaâs premier sporting leagues.
Brad Ness is one of Australiaâs most accomplished Paralympians, celebrated for his leadership, resilience, and remarkable achievements in elite sport. A five-time Paralympian and former captain of the Australian menâs wheelchair basketball team, the Oz Rollers, Brad has inspired audiences around the world through his determination to overcome adversity and perform at the highest level.
Jenny Morris OAM is an accomplished company director, former corporate executive, and dual Olympic gold medallist whose career spans elite sport, executive leadership, governance, and business transformation. Drawing on experience across boardrooms and high-performance sporting environments, she is recognised for her expertise in leadership, strategy, organisational culture, and building resilient, high-performing teams.
Tom Moody is one of Australiaâs most respected cricket identities, with an outstanding career spanning international playing, elite coaching, broadcasting, and high-performance leadership. Drawing on decades of experience at the highest levels of the game, he offers valuable insights into leadership, teamwork, resilience, and achieving sustained success in high-pressure environments.
Glenn Mitchell is one of Australiaâs most respected broadcasters, an accomplished master of ceremonies, and a powerful advocate for mental health awareness. With decades of experience in live television, radio, and major sporting events, Glenn combines professionalism, warmth, and authenticity to engage audiences across corporate, government, sporting, and community sectors.
Christina Matthews is one of Australiaâs most respected sporting executives, combining an outstanding playing career with more than three decades of leadership across elite sport. As Chief Executive Officer of the Western Australian Cricket Association (WACA), she has earned a reputation for driving strategic change, fostering innovation, and building sustainable sporting organisations.
Nick Marvin is a respected business leader, management consultant, and organisational transformation specialist, best known for leading one of the most successful periods in Australian professional sport. As Managing Director of the Perth Wildcats, he transformed a struggling basketball club into a championship-winning organisation renowned for its culture, community impact, and commercial success.
Justin Longmuir is the Senior Coach of the Fremantle Football Club and one of the AFLâs most respected emerging leaders. Recognised for his thoughtful approach to leadership and high-performance culture, Justin is passionate about helping individuals and teams reach their potential by creating environments built on trust, accountability, and continuous improvement.
Justin Langer AM is one of Australian cricketâs most respected figures, renowned for his achievements as a player, coach, author, and leadership expert. His career has been defined by discipline, resilience, and an unwavering commitment to excellence, making him one of Australiaâs most sought-after keynote speakers on high performance and leadership.
Karl Langdon is one of Western Australia’s most recognisable sporting personalities, combining a distinguished AFL career with decades of experience as a respected broadcaster, commentator and event host.
Olympic Gold Medallist Nina Kennedy is one of Australia’s most accomplished athletes and among the world’s leading pole vaulters. Following her unforgettable victory at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games, Nina has cemented her place as one of Australian sport’s brightest stars and an inspiring role model for audiences of all ages.
Alicia Janz is an inspiring keynote speaker, former elite athlete and passionate advocate for First Nations communities. Drawing on her unique experiences in high-performance sport, leadership and mentoring, Alicia delivers authentic presentations centred on resilience, identity, leadership and creating meaningful change.
Australian boxing world champion Danny Green is one of the highest profile athletes in the country. His laconic, affable laid back nature outside the ring belies his fierce and intense demeanour inside the ropes, his devastating power and aggressive instincts have earned him the well known moniker âThe Green Machineâ. Available for Keynote speaking, Appearances and Ambassadorships.
Chloe Dalton OAM is an AFLW GWS Giants Player and a Gold Medalist Rugby 7s Champion. Chloe is one of Australiaâs few triple sport elite athletes.
Dylan Alcott – 2022 Australian of the Year & Athlete, Paralympian, Philanthropist, Media Commentator and Advocate.
Andrew âJoeyâ Johns, at one stage the greatest points scorer in NRL history, was twice named the worldâs No. 1 player based on a poll of Australian, British and New Zealand journalists.
Brady Hough is a professional Australian rules footballer playing for the West Coast Eagles in the Australian Football League.
Tom Cole is an Australian rules footballer playing for the West Coast Eagles in the Australian Football League.
Luke Shuey is a Former AFL Player and Captain and Mental Health Advocate.
Glen Jakovich is a Former AFL Player and a Motivational Speaker. Glen âJakoâ Jakovich is a much loved icon in West Australian sporting circles and one of Western Australiaâs most respected and celebrated AFL players. Beginning his career with South Fremantle in the WAFL, he was drafted by the West Coast Eagles in 1990 and debuted in 1991.
Hayden Ballantyne is an Award-winning former AFL player. At the age of 21, Hayden Ballantyne was drafted by the Fremantle Football Club with its second round selection in the 2008 AFL National Draft (pick No. 21 overall).
Michael Walters – AFL star and Leading Goalkicker. Walters made his AFL debut for Fremantle in Round 11 of the 2009 AFL season against Port Adelaide and kicked a goal in his debut match.
David Mundy is a former Australian rules footballer who played for the Fremantle Football Club, as a half back flanker or midfielder and was the captain of Fremantle during the 2016 AFL season. Mundy sits tenth in the VFL/AFL games records for most games played.
Jake Waterman is a professional Australian rules footballer playing for the West Coast Eagles. Jake is the son of dual West Coast premiership defender Chris Waterman, and brother of former Essendon forward Alec Waterman.
Dominic Sheed is a former award-winning professional AFL player, having played for the West Coast Eagles, and considered an Australian national hero for his deeds in the 2018 Grand Final.
Andrew Embley – Former West Coast Player & Vice Captain. A former West Coast Eagles star with a focus on success was one of their highest profiles and most respected players until his retirement at the end of 2013.
Chris Mayne is a Fremantle Dockers Forwards DevelopmentâŻCoach and Former AFL Player. Chris is a proud supporter of the starlight childrenâs foundation, a family man, and a plant-based Athlete. He has just celebrated a WAFL premiership with South Fremantle after spending the past two seasons on the Bulldogsâ coaching panel. Mayne has now joined the coaching panel for the Fremantle Dockers ahead of the 2026 season.
Beau Waters is the former Vice Captain of the West Coast Eagles and a compelling corporate speaker whose off-field achievements rival his sporting success. With extensive experience as a team leader, mentor, and driver of cultural change, Beau engages audiences across industries, sharing insights on leadership, resilience, teamwork, and personal development.
Matt Priddis – Former West Coast Eagles Player. Matt is one of only two players to win both the Brownlow and the WAFLâs Sandover Medal, which he took out in 2006. In 2016, Matt led the league in tackles and was named in the 40-man All Australian squad.
Merv Hughes – Aussie Cricket Sporting Legend, Highly Popular Speaker. Merv Hughes is an Aussie sporting legend who was a big-hearted fast bowler loved by cricket fans globally as he ripped through batting line-ups all over the world. Representing Australia between 1985 and 1994, Merv gave every ounce of effort to his country, and helped it to re-climb the ranks of Test cricket.
Billy Brownless – Australian AFL Footballer & Commentator. After 198 games and 441 goals, Billy Brownless wound up his AFL career with 4 grand final appearances under his belt and his name third on Geelongâs all-time goalkicking list behind Gary Ablett and Doug Wade.
Adam Voges – Record Breaking Cricket Player & Highly Successful Coach. Adam Voges is a former Australian cricketer who played for the Australian national team at Test, One Day International (ODI), and Twenty20 International (T20I) level, and also captained Western Australia and Perth Scorchers in domestic cricket.
Basketball superstar Andrew Gaze has been making a name for himself in the world of sports since the mid-80s, and now works as a commentator and public speaker. He is professional, witty, and known for spending just as much time mingling with guests as he does on the podium. Proud of his country as well as his career, his life stories and insights into the world of professional sports and public policies are a fantastic addition to events.
Cameron Bancroft – Dominant Run-Scorer in Australian Cricket. A right-handed wicketkeeper-batsman and former Australia Under-19 representative, Cameron Bancroft first played for Western Australia in List-A cricket in 2011.
Brendan Fevola – AFL Player, Two-time Coleman Medal Recipient & Three-time All-Australian. Regarded as one of the most effective full forwards in AFL, Brendanâs incredible talent was recognised from a young age. Since then, heâs had a spectacular career both on and off the field of play.
Steve Johnson – 3x AFL Premiership Player & 3x All-Australian. Steve Johnson is a former professional AFL player who played for the Geelong Football Club and the Greater Western Sydney Giants. He was selected by Geelong with pick 24 in the 2001 AFL draft. A medium-sized forward, Johnson is renowned for his freakish ability on the field, where he has consistently wowed fans with his penchant for extraordinary goals.
Adam Gilchrist -Former professional cricketer & sports presenter. Many critics believe that Adam is the greatest wicketkeeper/batsman to have played the game. But more than his statistics it is the manner and spirit in which Adam played the game that made him one of the worldâs most exciting and popular cricketer.
Sharelle McMahon – Multi-Award-Winning Netball Player. Sharelle is one of Australiaâs most recognised sportswomen, appealing to a range of audiences as a speaker and corporate MC.
Luc Longley has inherent curiosity and courage that led him to blaze the trail for elite Australian basketballers becoming the first Australian to play in the NBA. He also represented Australia in three Olympic Teams including at the 1988 Seoul Olympics which delivered Australiaâs best result for the Menâs Team until 2021. Luc is a disarmingly authentic and gifted storyteller, and audiences will leave this session with renewed insight into an iconic moment in history along with valuable lessons and takeaways that translate into their work and personal endeavours.
Eddie Betts played 350 games of professional Australian Rules football in a career that lasted 17-years across two clubs – Carlton & Adelaide. Eddie is passionate about working with organisations to create culturally safe spaces for Mob to live, work and learn, while making opportunities for Aboriginal youth to thrive in education and sport.
John âWooshaâ Worsfold is probably best known as the senior coach of the West Coast Eagles, a role he held from 2002 until he retired at the end of 2013. At the end of the 2012 season, he had overtaken Mick Malthouse as the teamâs longest serving coach. John is now an entertaining motivational speaker who talks about team work, team building and achieving and maintaining goals. Using anecdotes to entertain and educate his audiences, his goal is to effect cultural and behavioural change within an organisation.
Tom Boyd is pure courage, on and off the field. A star AFL premiership player and former number 1 AFL draft pick at the age of 18, Tom walked away from a lucrative $2 million contract the Western Bulldogs. And he never looked back.
An inaugural member of the West Coast Eagles Football Club and regular Channel Seven sports reporter, Adrian Barich is a well known Western Australian identity.
Heath Black, a former AFL star for the Fremantle Dockers, is now a staunch advocate for mental health and sought-after high profile speaker. Originally from Victoria, Heath Black moved to Western Australia and started with AFL team Fremantle Dockers as a 17-year-old in 1997, moving to St Kilda for several years before finishing his career with Fremantle in late 2008. Since retiring from football, Heath has completed his Certificate 4 in Training and Assessment which formally qualifies him to write, facilitate and review his own workshops. In February 2012, Heath became an Ambassador for Headspace, the National Youth Mental Health Foundation.
Awer Mabil is the 2023 Young Australian of the Year & Professional Soccer Player and Co-Founder Barefoot to Boots.
Emma McKeon was awarded the 2024 Young Australian of the Year and is the most successful Australian Olympian of all time â a title she claimed before her 28th birthday.
Brian Taylor ‘BT’ is one of the AFL’s most loved and respected commentators. He is best known for his passion as a player, entertaining commentary style and commitment to the game at all levels. Brian is currently a lead commentator for the Seven Network and Triple M. Brian has been voted the most popular AFL commentator on multiple occasions.
Soa Palelei is an Australian retired mixed martial artist. A professional from 2002 until 2015, he most notably competed for the Ultimate Fighting Championship and PRIDE Fighting Championships.
Recruited by Collingwood as a 17 year-old, Dane Swan was drafted with pick 58 in the 2001 AFL draft and played for the team until a severe injury prompted his retirement from the AFL in 2016. Known as a prolific ball-winner, Swan averaged almost 27 disposals per game over his career. Dane Swan is a premiership player, a Brownlow Medalist, a three-time Copeland Trophy recipient, three club Best & Fairest awards, a Leigh Matthews Trophy recipient, and a five-time All-Australian.
Rodney Hogg – Cricket Personality, Speaker & MC. Former Australian fast bowler and Ashes star, renowned for his pace, precision, and match-winning performances. Today, he shares insights on leadership, resilience, and performing under pressure, with humour and firsthand experience from the highest levels of cricket.
Matthew Lloyd is a former professional Australian rules footballer, who played a total of 270 games for the Essendon Football Club, kicking an amazing 926 goals in total. Matthew Lloyd is recognised as one of the greatest forwards of all time, placing 8th in the all-time leading goal-kickerâs list. Matthew Lloyd’s experience in the media world and his public speaking experience over the last 20 years, makes him a confident and experienced speaker perfect for your next event.
Preston Campbell – NRL Star, Influential Sporting Ambassador & Voice for Mental Health. Following a successful NRL career Preston Campbell is a popular indigenous ambassador and voice for mental health and those suffering depression after stepping forward to share his own personal experiences.
The Nelson Twins are one of the most unique stand-up comedy acts in the world. Raised in the rural New South Wales town of Walbundrie, they have been performing as a duo since 2006.
Kim Hughes is the former captain of the Australian test cricket team, and is the only ever West Australian to hold this position as a full-time basis. Going on to become a high profile cricket commentator for Channel Nine, and a sporting broadcaster on Radio 6PR, Kim Hughes was also a state selector for the WA Cricket Association.
With a football career spanning almost 25 years, Matthew âRichoâ Richardson is one of the most humble members of the AFL community. A legend of the game, Matthew Richardson is regarded as one of Richmondâs greatest ever players. He is known for his passion, work ethic, courage, and goal kicking & marking prowess. Post-retirement, his ability to engage, entertain and inspire enabled him to make a successful transition into the media world.
Greg Hire is the former vice captain of the Perth Wildcats basketball team, the 2018 West Australian of the Year Youth Award recipient, founder of “A Stitch in Time” charity organisation, a mental health advocate, and an ambassador for the charity, “Youth Focus”.
Caroline Ashby is a farmer, mother of two girls and an Ironman athlete (3.8km swim, 180km bike, 42km run) who has successfully completed at the pinnacle of Ironman events including 5 x Hawaii World Championships. Living in a remote area of WA I have beaten the odds to achieve many Ironman titles. Having being struck down with an injury at the beginning of 2019 I have spent the last five years rebuilding my mind, body and soul trying everything holistic ready for the biggest comeback of my life. The essence of my talk is to dream, believe, achieve, remain resilient and grateful for everything you have and remember no matter what your circumstances âAnything is Possibleâ.
Netball Sporting Champion, Awarded Netball Australia Hall of Fame “Legend”. Anne Sargeant OAM is an Australian Netball Sporting Champion having represented Australia for over a decade.
Anthony “Kouta” Koutoufides is a former award winning AFL player and a Carlton Football Club legend, playing over 270 games for the club. Anthony was often referred to as the ‘Prototype of the Modern Footballer’ as he was notably athletic and versatile, allowing him to play almost every position throughout his career.
Mark Readings is one of the state’s most respected journalists, presenters, and MC’s, having spent 33 years in the media industry. Mark worked with Channel 9 for 23 years, covering and commentating a range of sports ,including AFL and cricket ,along with working at two Olympic Games and two Commonwealth Games.
Josh Kennedy is a former professional Australian football player, who played for the West Coast Eagles. Kennedy is highly regarded for his talent on the field and is considered to be amongst the best forwards of the modern generation.
Jason Akermanis is a former AFL player, widely regarded as an AFL legend with a Brownlow Medal and three premiership games under his belt. Jason has played for the Brisbane Bears, Brisbane Lions and Western Bulldogs; and is now a highly sought after professional keynote speaker.