Simon Jones – Head of Performance, Sydney Roosters
In this wide-ranging conversation with Jon, Simon Jones shares how high-performance systems are evolving beyond spreadsheets and metrics. Drawing on experience from the Highlanders, Japan Rugby, and now the NRL, Simon explains why the most valuable data doesn’t just sit in dashboards, it drives meaningful conversations, builds trust with athletes, and supports better decisions on and off the field.

From navigating cultural change and imperfect systems to cutting through data noise and building trust through transparency, this interview offers a raw and thoughtful look at what it really takes to lead performance in elite sport today.