Episode
The AFL's mental health reckoning
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- The Daily Aus
- Published
- May 6, 2026
- Duration seconds
- 975
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Summary
Last month, AFL player Elijah Hollands experienced a mental health episode on the field in a game televised across the country. Days later, the 24-year-old was hospitalised, with his Club calling for privacy. Then, earlier this week, the AFL fined Carlton $75,000 for its handling of Hollands’ episode. In today’s podcast, we’ll explain what happened, plus the calls for more mental health support in the AFL. Hosts: Zara Seidler and Billi FitzSimons Producer: Rosa Bowden Want to support The Daily Aus? That's so kind! The best way to do that is to click ‘follow’ on Spotify or Apple and to leave us a five-star review. We would be so grateful. The Daily Aus is a media company focused on delivering accessible and digestible news to young people. We are completely independent. Want more from TDA? Subscribe to The Daily Aus newsletter Subscribe to The Daily Aus’ YouTube Channel Have feedback for us? We’re always looking for new ways to improve what we do. If you’ve got feedback, we’re all ears. Tell us here . See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.