INTERVIEW: Scott Camporeale - 28 August 2026
Summary
Scott Caporeale joins The FIVEAA Sports Show to recount his unexpected football comeback for Smosh Westlakes, sparked by a cancer fundraiser for his brother-in-law. He shares humorous feedback from the goals and reflects on the camaraderie of playing alongside his coaching role. The duo then previews the upcoming AFL round, with Scott backing the Melbourne Demons and the host analyzing the high-stakes Carlton versus Melbourne showdown. They discuss Carlton's remarkable rise under coach Josh Fraser and the strategic risks of bringing back Jack Viney for the big final.
Topics discussed
Welcome and Scott's Smosh West Lakes comeback
Reason for playing: brother-in-law's cancer fundraiser
Feedback on performance and decision to stop playing
Training camaraderie and 'get back to coaching' comment
Tonight's AFL picks: Collingwood vs Carlton
Bulldogs defense and season-long form analysis
Backing the Pies and Melbourne camp logistics
Carlton's remarkable run under Josh Fraser
Melbourne's key injuries and Jack Viney's return
Jack Viney's risk and final sign-off
Closing remarks and dinner plans
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