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SwitchedOn podcast: Future-proofing footy – the climate solutions strengthening local clubs

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Grassroots footy is already feeling the heat of climate change, from flooded clubrooms and damaged ovals to training sessions cancelled as temperatures climb.

Footy for Climate CEO Lex Lynch explains how nearly 600 community footy clubs have needed emergency assistance since Black Summer, revealing just how vulnerable the game has become. He shares how AFL players, fans and volunteers are working together to protect the sport they love, launching practical solutions like the Power Forward program, which installs solar and batteries to slash bills and keep clubs resilient.

Lex discusses why players are deeply concerned about climate impacts, how trusted sporting figures can help build community confidence, and the growing movement to future-proof local clubs. And with a goal to upgrade 500 clubs by 2030, he shows how footy can lead Australia’s climate response from the ground up.

Anne Delaney is the host of the SwitchedOn podcast and our Electrification Editor. She has had a successful career in journalism (the ABC and SBS), as a documentary film maker, and as an artist and sculptor.

Anne Delaney

Anne Delaney is the host of the SwitchedOn podcast and our Electrification Editor. She has had a successful career in journalism (the ABC and SBS), as a documentary film maker, and as an artist and sculptor.

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