Chris Judd’s formula for outperformance, on and off the field

Sally Patten and , Iona Rennie
Aug 18, 2026 – 5.00am

Asked about a pivotal moment in his career, Chris Judd, who as an AFL player captained the West Coast Eagles to a premiership and won the Brownlow Medal twice, is quick to respond: don’t do what everyone else is doing.

“[The pivotal moment] was taking complete control over my fitness program,” says Judd.

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Sally PattenBOSS editorSally Patten edits BOSS, and writes about workplace issues. She was the financial services editor and personal finance editor of the AFR, The Age and the Sydney Morning Herald. She edited business news for The Times of London. Connect with Sally on Twitter. Email Sally at spatten@afr.com

Iona RennieProducerIona Rennie is a producer at The Australian Financial Review.

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