Brent Livermore started cycling fifteen kilometres each way to Kookaburras training for extra aerobic work, and within weeks the whole squad felt they had to follow. That one habit reset the team’s physical standard, and Commens watched the same pride in fitness embed itself in the Red Lions. His non-negotiable is simpler than raw speed: if you cannot stay in a one-on-one contest across the pitch, you cannot play at the top level. Watch the full masterclass: Common themes of top teams.
