‘You want to be playing the game because you love it and it brings you joy’
August 4, 2021 11:17 am Leave your thoughtsWords by TYF ambassador Neville Jetta Growing up in Bunbury, a port city in WA, I would watch the local...
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Buckley: ‘Be yourself because everyone else is taken’
June 8, 2021 7:00 am Leave your thoughtsDyaln Buckley shares his personal mantra and why authenticity is key in football clubs.
Challenges, Connection and Community: Jetta reflects on a tough season
February 1, 2021 2:13 pm Leave your thoughts“One of the most pivotal (moments of 2020) was staying connected even when you’re away from the club… If you can continue to support your teammates, coaches, volunteers or anyone else involved in the club, you’ll have better people and a better football club around you.”
What 2020 has taught me about relationships
September 23, 2020 9:27 am Leave your thoughtsTYF ambassador Kara Antonio shares what she has learnt this year about managing relationships during COVID-19.
The mental side of injuries: rehab and recovery
February 26, 2020 11:26 am Leave your thoughts"Early on in my time with the rehab group I became insular and reserved... But over time I learnt to lean on my support networks more than I ever have before."
Managing pressure and expectations on and off-the-field
January 29, 2020 11:30 am Leave your thoughts"Each game I felt like I had given my all to everything both physically and mentally but I would still be questioning my own leadership or performances."
Brighton Dads’ Army tackle their feelings
September 11, 2019 2:24 pm Leave your thoughtsA chilly Melbourne night in Brighton was my first chance to look at the Tackle Your Feelings program. The session was held at the small but beautiful Baptist church of Brighton, and the room quickly filled as the Brighton dads & coaches walked in after work.
Coaching beyond the football field
June 11, 2019 12:05 pm Leave your thoughts"You want to know that the person next to you has got your back, whether you’re about to put your head over the footy or you’re experiencing a challenging time."
‘A feeling of insecurity that I could not escape’
April 1, 2019 12:00 pm Leave your thoughtsWords by Tom Downie (GWS Giants) JLT Community Series Game 1 — Saturday February 18, 2017. How could watching the...
My year off social media
April 1, 2019 12:00 pm Leave your thoughtsWords by Connor Blakely (Fremantle Dockers) Have you ever considered removing yourself from the world of social media? Maybe you’ve...