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Dawson Simpson: A Tackle Your Feelings story

April 23, 2020 2:43 pm Published by Leave your thoughts

Former GWS Giants and Geelong ruckman Dawson Simpson opens up on his mental health challenges and his recent experiences on the fire line during the 2019-20 bushfire season in Victoria. Simpson details the sense of community instilled within the Myrtleford Football Club and the significant impact they have been able to have on bringing the community back together after such adversity.


Dylan Buckley: A Tackle Your Feelings story

April 16, 2020 2:30 pm Published by Leave your thoughts

Former Carlton player Dylan Buckley struggled to find his identity in his five seasons at the Blues amid some injury and form issues. But a move to Sydney, after an uncertain period in his life when he was unsure whether he would receive another AFL contract, to join the Giants, turned out to the best thing for him. Buckley found an outlet away from the field and developed his hugely-popular Dyl and Friends podcast that allowed him to discover his “purpose”.