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Dr Andrew Dixon

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Head of Performance @officialbullsrl
University Lecturer | PhD | Collision Sports
16 years Ex-Pro Rugby Player

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I did it. Passed my viva. Officially Dr Dixon!

This journey has pushed me harder than anything since my playing career. I’m grateful for every bit of support from my supervisors, family and Lauren!

Proud. Relieved. Excited for what comes next. 🎓🙏 by @andrewdixon00

After 16 incredible years in Rugby League, it’s time to step away from the game that I’ve loved for so long and announce my retirement. Thank you to everyone who’s been a part of this journey! by @andrewdixon00

You stay classy, San Diego! by @andrewdixon00

Harper Grace Dixon 🤍
Born 30.07.26 · 8lbs 2oz
The greatest love we’ve ever known 🤍 by @andrewdixon00

As my time with Oldham RLFC comes to an end, I’ve had the opportunity to reflect on the season and the processes that underpinned it. I set out with two objectives: maintain player availability above 85% and win a trophy. We achieved the first, finishing with 91.48% availability across 33 games. Ultimately, we fell short on the second.

Availability is an MDT outcome. Our challenge was simple: get the right information, at the right time, to make the right decisions. We adopted the mantra: the best ability is availability.

Bringing in medical consultant Nathan Mill was pivotal to provide clear assessment processes and guidance throughout the year for our medical staff - not only a first class person but unbelievable practitioner who had a huge impact on how we operated.

Our coaching staff were consistently open to conversations around adjusting/ modifying individuals training - you don’t achieve high availability without this buy-in & trust. The players deserve equal credit. We had a senior group who knew their bodies and communicated exceptionally well. My role was to bring everything together: medical information, player feedback, GPS load, time on feet and training demands to decide when to push, when to pull, and how to keep players building capacity and tolerance through training rather than simply removing them from it.

91.48% is the outcome. The processes, systems and frameworks behind it are what I’m most proud of. by @andrewdixon00

Sixteen years as a professional rugby player. Today, I graduate as Dr Andrew Dixon.

The transition from professional sport into academia hasn’t always been straightforward. There have been plenty of early mornings, late nights, setbacks and moments of doubt along the way.

But today is a reminder that one chapter ending can become the start of another.

Thank you to everyone who supported me throughout this journey my wife, family, friends, supervisors, colleagues and everyone who took part in the research.

Proud of this moment 🎓 by @andrewdixon00

Our favourite adventure starts soon.

Happy Father’s Day 🤍 by @andrewdixon00

Wishing our Head of Performance, Andrew Dixon, a very happy birthday! 🥳

Have a great day!

#strongertogether #rugbyleague by @andrewdixon00

Merry Christmas - Sydney Edition 🎄🏝️ by @andrewdixon00

Wholesome trip to the Cotswolds & Cornwall by @andrewdixon00

It was an absolute privilege to head to Lisbon this week for the @worldrugby Rugby Science Network and present the first two publications of my PhD researching the Tackle event in Collision Sports. Such a great event with so many knowledgable practictioners/ researchers in their respective fields. by @andrewdixon00

What a morning in Monopoli - unforgettable experience! by @andrewdixon00