Terry ‘Tuck’ Waldron has the most incredible sporting life. Now known as much for his work off the field than on it. Tuck Waldron played at Claremont and South Adelaide, but you might know him for his 16 years in Politics or his time at the WACA. He is also a leader in the mental health space and speaks passionately about the importance of managing your mental and emotional wellbeing, particularly for men in regional areas. If you take anything away from today’s episode, make sure to Talk to a Mate® or check in on a family member or friend. Tuck’s story is a good reminder that mental health issues can affect anyone. It may be difficult at first, but talking can help. If you enjoyed this episode, like, subscribe and share it with your mates. Have you checked out the recently launched WA Footy Wellbeing Hub? To suggest a guest, email us at wacountry@wafc.com.au or contact us via Facebook or Instagram Bush Footy Legends is produced by Magic Studios and presented by the WA Country Football League in partnership with Healthway promoting the Think Mental Health message. For most people, just asking if they are okay and listening can make a difference. By simply being there for your mates, they can feel less along and more supported to open up and talk about how they are really feeling. For tips and more info, visit Think Mental Health 

Terry ‘Tuck’ Waldron has the most incredible sporting life. Now known as much for his work off the field than on it. Tuck Waldron played at Claremont and South Adelaide, but you might know him for his 16 years in Politics or his time at the WACA. He is also a leader in the mental health space and speaks passionately about the importance of managing your mental and emotional wellbeing, particularly for men in regional areas. If you take anything away from today’s episode, make sure to Talk to a Mate® or check in on a family member or friend. Tuck’s story is a good reminder that mental health issues can affect anyone. It may be difficult at first, but talking can help. If you enjoyed this episode, like, subscribe and share it with your mates. Have you checked out the recently launched <a href="https://wellbeing.wacfl.com.au/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">WA Footy Wellbeing Hub</a>? To suggest a guest, email us at <a href="mailto:wacountry@wafc.com.au">wacountry@wafc.com.au</a> or contact us via <a href="https://www.facebook.com/WACFL/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Facebook</a> or <a href="https://www.instagram.com/wacountryfootball/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram</a> Bush Footy Legends is produced by Magic Studios and presented by the WA Country Football League in partnership with Healthway promoting the <a href="https://www.thinkmentalhealthwa.com.au/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Think Mental Health </a>message. For most people, just asking if they are okay and listening can make a difference. By simply being there for your mates, they can feel less along and more supported to open up and talk about how they are really feeling. For tips and more info, visit <a href="https://www.thinkmentalhealthwa.com.au/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Think Mental Health </a>

Terry ’Tuck’ Waldron

Brett Peake is the son of a WA football great. His father Brian played over 400 games between East Fremantle, Geelong and had a brief stint at Perth. Brett’s own career took him to Fremantle, the clubs only ever father son selection and then to St. Kilda. Playing under Ross Lyon he came as close as you can possibly come to the ultimate football success, but his first taste of a flag had to wait until he started forging his career in the country. Now Brett is shaping the fortunes of a club in the Great Southern, which had won just two games in more than a decade before he arrived.   If you enjoyed this episode, like, subscribe and share it with your mates. Contact email: wacountry@wafc.com.au Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WACFL/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wacountryfootball/ Bush Footy Legends is produced by Magic Studios and presented by the WA Country Football League in partnership with Healthway promoting the Think Mental Health message. For most people, just asking if they are okay and listening can make a difference. By simply being there for your mates, they can feel less along and more supported to open up and talk about how they are really feeling. Check on your mate!! It will help. For tips and more info visit thinkmentalhealthwa.com.au.

Brett Peake is the son of a WA football great. His father Brian played over 400 games between East Fremantle, Geelong and had a brief stint at Perth. Brett’s own career took him to Fremantle, the clubs only ever father son selection and then to St. Kilda. Playing under Ross Lyon he came as close as you can possibly come to the ultimate football success, but his first taste of a flag had to wait until he started forging his career in the country. Now Brett is shaping the fortunes of a club in the Great Southern, which had won just two games in more than a decade before he arrived. If you enjoyed this episode, like, subscribe and share it with your mates. Contact email: wacountry@wafc.com.au Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/WACFL/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/WACFL/</a> Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/wacountryfootball/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/wacountryfootball/</a> Bush Footy Legends is produced by Magic Studios and presented by the WA Country Football League in partnership with Healthway promoting the Think Mental Health message. For most people, just asking if they are okay and listening can make a difference. By simply being there for your mates, they can feel less along and more supported to open up and talk about how they are really feeling. Check on your mate!! It will help. For tips and more info visit <a href="http://thinkmentalhealthwa.com.au" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">thinkmentalhealthwa.com.au</a>.

Brett Peake

Ben Howlett

Ben Howlett has had the sort of career country footballers dream of.  From a family at the core of the Donnybrook Football Club, Howlett became a colts premiership player and a league best-and-fairest winner at Peel Thunder before a late opportunity on an AFL list was thrown his way.  His time at Essendon wasn’t all easy, enduring the turbulent time of the club’s supplement saga and a 12-month ban, but from a late rookie selection Howlett became a Bombers main stay.  After a stint captaining Peel, Donnybrook’s favourite son has returned home, and after winning a best-and-fairest at the South West club, he has opened up on his time at the Bombers, how he reflects on the controversy surrounding his time at the club, and playing footy at home again.  If you enjoyed this episode, like, subscribe and share it with your mates. Contact email: wacountry@wafc.com.au Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WACFL/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wacountryfootball/ Bush Footy Legends is produced by Magic Studios and presented by the WA Country Football League in partnership with Healthway promoting the Think Mental Health message. For most people, just asking if they are okay and listening can make a difference. By simply being there for your mates, they can feel less along and more supported to open up and talk about how they are really feeling. Check on your mate!! It will help. For tips and more info visit thinkmentalhealthwa.com.au.

Ben Howlett has had the sort of career country footballers dream of.  From a family at the core of the Donnybrook Football Club, Howlett became a colts premiership player and a league best-and-fairest winner at Peel Thunder before a late opportunity on an AFL list was thrown his way.  His time at Essendon wasn’t all easy, enduring the turbulent time of the club’s supplement saga and a 12-month ban, but from a late rookie selection Howlett became a Bombers main stay.  After a stint captaining Peel, Donnybrook’s favourite son has returned home, and after winning a best-and-fairest at the South West club, he has opened up on his time at the Bombers, how he reflects on the controversy surrounding his time at the club, and playing footy at home again.  If you enjoyed this episode, like, subscribe and share it with your mates. Contact email: wacountry@wafc.com.au Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/WACFL/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/WACFL/</a> Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/wacountryfootball/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/wacountryfootball/</a> Bush Footy Legends is produced by Magic Studios and presented by the WA Country Football League in partnership with Healthway promoting the Think Mental Health message. For most people, just asking if they are okay and listening can make a difference. By simply being there for your mates, they can feel less along and more supported to open up and talk about how they are really feeling. Check on your mate!! It will help. For tips and more info visit <a href="http://thinkmentalhealthwa.com.au" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">thinkmentalhealthwa.com.au</a>.

Ross Ditchburn has the ultimate country football story. From the wheatbelt town of Kukerin one season, he was handpicked off the family farm by David Parkin to princess park and an MCG grand final the next. Now Ross is doing even more important work as the Chairman of the Regional Men's Health Initiative. For more information on the great work the Regional Men's Health Initiative are doing across regional WA, please visit https://regionalmenshealth.com.au/. If you enjoyed this episode, like, subscribe and share it with your mates. Contact email: wacountry@wafc.com.au Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WACFL/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wacountryfootball/ Bush Footy Legends is produced by Magic Studios and presented by the WA Country Football League in partnership with Healthway promoting the Think Mental Health message. For most people, just asking if they are okay and listening can make a difference. By simply being there for your mates, they can feel less along and more supported to open up and talk about how they are really feeling. Check on your mate!! It will help. For tips and more info visit thinkmentalhealthwa.com.au.

Ross Ditchburn has the ultimate country football story. From the wheatbelt town of Kukerin one season, he was handpicked off the family farm by David Parkin to princess park and an MCG grand final the next. Now Ross is doing even more important work as the Chairman of the Regional Men's Health Initiative. For more information on the great work the Regional Men's Health Initiative are doing across regional WA, please visit <a href="https://aus01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fregionalmenshealth.com.au%2F&amp;data=05%7C01%7Cjackson.barrett%40wanews.com.au%7C9252c56442434336252008dab1710347%7Ca45470d5309e426fae080255f1aa55cc%7C0%7C0%7C638017396206205546%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=mmLIfhT5UsmbSPLnjlmPfknvEWsNEqlzC1WVVsvc6SQ%3D&amp;reserved=0" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://regionalmenshealth.com.au/</a>. If you enjoyed this episode, like, subscribe and share it with your mates. Contact email: wacountry@wafc.com.au Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/WACFL/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/WACFL/</a> Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/wacountryfootball/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/wacountryfootball/</a> Bush Footy Legends is produced by Magic Studios and presented by the WA Country Football League in partnership with Healthway promoting the Think Mental Health message. For most people, just asking if they are okay and listening can make a difference. By simply being there for your mates, they can feel less along and more supported to open up and talk about how they are really feeling. Check on your mate!! It will help. For tips and more info visit <a href="http://thinkmentalhealthwa.com.au" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">thinkmentalhealthwa.com.au</a>.

Ross Ditchburn

Ella Roberts is the hottest prospect in women’s football. Western Australia’s top draft pick in this year’s pool has been parachuted into West Coast’s AFLW side and is already making an impact. But the versatile forward honed her craft playing footy in the country, before turning her hand to the WAFLW, where she won back-to-back premierships at Peel and a national carnival MVP – all as a teenager. Now her home town of Margaret River is an escape for Ella, away from the rigours of school, extensive training and the pressure of being most highly-touted youngster in the sport. If you enjoyed this episode, like, subscribe and share it with your mates. Contact email: wacountry@wafc.com.au Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WACFL/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wacountryfootball/ Bush Footy Legends is produced by Magic Studios and presented by the WA Country Football League in partnership with Healthway promoting the Think Mental Health message. For most people, just asking if they are okay and listening can make a difference. By simply being there for your mates, they can feel less along and more supported to open up and talk about how they are really feeling. Check on your mate!! It will help. For tips and more info visit thinkmentalhealthwa.com.au.

Ella Roberts is the hottest prospect in women’s football. Western Australia’s top draft pick in this year’s pool has been parachuted into West Coast’s AFLW side and is already making an impact. But the versatile forward honed her craft playing footy in the country, before turning her hand to the WAFLW, where she won back-to-back premierships at Peel and a national carnival MVP – all as a teenager. Now her home town of Margaret River is an escape for Ella, away from the rigours of school, extensive training and the pressure of being most highly-touted youngster in the sport. If you enjoyed this episode, like, subscribe and share it with your mates. Contact email: wacountry@wafc.com.au Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/WACFL/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/WACFL/</a> Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/wacountryfootball/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/wacountryfootball/</a> Bush Footy Legends is produced by Magic Studios and presented by the WA Country Football League in partnership with Healthway promoting the Think Mental Health message. For most people, just asking if they are okay and listening can make a difference. By simply being there for your mates, they can feel less along and more supported to open up and talk about how they are really feeling. Check on your mate!! It will help. For tips and more info visit <a href="http://thinkmentalhealthwa.com.au" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">thinkmentalhealthwa.com.au</a>.

Ella Roberts

Keifer Yu is one of Claremont’s favourite sons. The Kimberley product carved out a WAFL career for himself via Broome and then boarding school in Perth. He played exactly 100 games for the Tigers and kicked 43 goals, but his league career was cut short by a series of head injuries, the effects of which continue to impact his life. Now Keifer is leaving a legacy on the game by bravely speaking out one of its biggest issues. Now a Cable Beach player again in 2022, Keifer opens up about his battle with the physical and emotional toll of repeated concussions, what it could mean for the rest of his life, and dealing with racism in football. If you enjoyed this episode, like, subscribe and share it with your mates. If this episode triggers anything for you, worried about someone, or need some information of support, please call Lifeline on 13 11 14 or Beyond Blue on 1300 224 636 Contact email: wacountry@wafc.com.au Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WACFL/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wacountryfootball/ Bush Footy Legends is produced by Magic Studios and presented by the WA Country Football League in partnership with Healthway promoting the Think Mental Health message. For most people, just asking if they are okay and listening can make a difference. By simply being there for your mates, they can feel less along and more supported to open up and talk about how they are really feeling. Check on your mate!! It will help. For tips and more info visit thinkmentalhealthwa.com.au.

Keifer Yu is one of Claremont’s favourite sons. The Kimberley product carved out a WAFL career for himself via Broome and then boarding school in Perth. He played exactly 100 games for the Tigers and kicked 43 goals, but his league career was cut short by a series of head injuries, the effects of which continue to impact his life. Now Keifer is leaving a legacy on the game by bravely speaking out one of its biggest issues. Now a Cable Beach player again in 2022, Keifer opens up about his battle with the physical and emotional toll of repeated concussions, what it could mean for the rest of his life, and dealing with racism in football. If you enjoyed this episode, like, subscribe and share it with your mates. If this episode triggers anything for you, worried about someone, or need some information of support, please call Lifeline on 13 11 14 or Beyond Blue on 1300 224 636 Contact email: <a href="mailto:wacountry@wafc.com.au">wacountry@wafc.com.au</a> Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/WACFL/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/WACFL/</a> Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/wacountryfootball/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/wacountryfootball/</a> Bush Footy Legends is produced by Magic Studios and presented by the WA Country Football League in partnership with Healthway promoting the Think Mental Health message. For most people, just asking if they are okay and listening can make a difference. By simply being there for your mates, they can feel less along and more supported to open up and talk about how they are really feeling. Check on your mate!! It will help. For tips and more info visit <a href="http://thinkmentalhealthwa.com.au" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">thinkmentalhealthwa.com.au</a>.

Keifer Yu

Michael Mitchell

Michael Mitchell was one of the ultimate football entertainers. The high-flyer was a fan favourite at both Claremont and Richmond, one of the most athletic talents of his era and played for WA during State footy’s peak. He played 88 games in the WAFL, 81 games at Punt Road, and now the Carnarvon-born legend has shared stories of learning the sport in the State’s Mid West, moving to Perth and how following his heroes to the VFL changed his life. The newly-minted West Australian Football Hall of Fame member opens up on the important work in the Indigenous mental health space and his deep connection with both clubs. Michael’s is a story of passion and drive, delivered with plenty of humour. He also gives the inside word on the remarkable season he took the VFL’s best mark and best goal in the same season. If you enjoyed this episode, like, subscribe and share it with your mates. For tips and more info visit thinkmentalhealthwa.com.au   Contact email: wacountry@wafc.com.au Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WACFL/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wacountryfootball/

Michael Mitchell was one of the ultimate football entertainers. The high-flyer was a fan favourite at both Claremont and Richmond, one of the most athletic talents of his era and played for WA during State footy’s peak. He played 88 games in the WAFL, 81 games at Punt Road, and now the Carnarvon-born legend has shared stories of learning the sport in the State’s Mid West, moving to Perth and how following his heroes to the VFL changed his life. The newly-minted West Australian Football Hall of Fame member opens up on the important work in the Indigenous mental health space and his deep connection with both clubs. Michael’s is a story of passion and drive, delivered with plenty of humour. He also gives the inside word on the remarkable season he took the VFL’s best mark and best goal in the same season. If you enjoyed this episode, like, subscribe and share it with your mates. For tips and more info visit <a href="http://thinkmentalhealthwa.com.au" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">thinkmentalhealthwa.com.au</a> Contact email: <a href="mailto:wacountry@wafc.com.au">wacountry@wafc.com.au</a> Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/WACFL/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/WACFL/</a> Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/wacountryfootball/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/wacountryfootball/</a>

Host Jackson Barret previews our third season of Bush Footy Legends. This podcast is presented by the WA Country Football League in partnership with Healthway promoting the Think Mental Health message. For tips on how to check in on a mate, please visit; https://www.thinkmentalhealthwa.com.au   Contact email: wacountry@wafc.com.au Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WACFL/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wacountryfootball/

Host Jackson Barret previews our third season of Bush Footy Legends. This podcast is presented by the WA Country Football League in partnership with Healthway promoting the Think Mental Health message. For tips on how to check in on a mate, please visit; <a href="https://www.thinkmentalhealthwa.com.au" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.thinkmentalhealthwa.com.au</a> Contact email: <a href="mailto:wacountry@wafc.com.au">wacountry@wafc.com.au</a> Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/WACFL/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/WACFL/</a> Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/wacountryfootball/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/wacountryfootball/</a>

Season 3 Preview

When it comes to goalkicking there is none better than in WA history than Rod “Rocket” Tregenza. Rocket retired in 2015 with 1815 goals. That’s right 1815 goals across a career which included 6 clubs in 3 states and the title of WA’s greatest ever goalkicker. His tally of 1815 is better than WA football legends Austin Robertson, Ted Tyson, George Doig and Bernie Naylor. He played in WA, South Australia and Victoria for South Mandurah, Peel, East Fremantle, Murray Bushrangers and a stint in the AFL with North Melbourne under Denis Pagan. Booted 238 goals in a season for South Mandurah in 2008 in the Peel Football League. His best one day…a lazy 27. Most of his 1815 goals came for South Mandurah across more than 200 Games for his beloved Falcons. His fascinating career is one worth listening to if you want some tips on finding the big sticks. Bush Footy Legends is produced by Magic Studios and presented by the WA Country Football League in partnership with Healthway promoting the Think Mental Health message. Check on your mate!! It will help. For tips and more info visit thinkmentalhealthwa.com.au

When it comes to goalkicking there is none better than in WA history than Rod “Rocket” Tregenza. Rocket retired in 2015 with 1815 goals. That’s right 1815 goals across a career which included 6 clubs in 3 states and the title of WA’s greatest ever goalkicker. His tally of 1815 is better than WA football legends Austin Robertson, Ted Tyson, George Doig and Bernie Naylor. He played in WA, South Australia and Victoria for South Mandurah, Peel, East Fremantle, Murray Bushrangers and a stint in the AFL with North Melbourne under Denis Pagan. Booted 238 goals in a season for South Mandurah in 2008 in the Peel Football League. His best one day…a lazy 27. Most of his 1815 goals came for South Mandurah across more than 200 Games for his beloved Falcons. His fascinating career is one worth listening to if you want some tips on finding the big sticks. Bush Footy Legends is produced by Magic Studios and presented by the WA Country Football League in partnership with Healthway promoting the Think Mental Health message. Check on your mate!! It will help. For tips and more info visit <a href="http://thinkmentalhealthwa.com.au" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">thinkmentalhealthwa.com.au</a>

Rod ’Rocket’ Tregenza

Peter Sheridan

Jim Hull and Peter Sheridan are best known for their legendary radio calls of country footy for 30 years. before switching off the microphone in 2011.  Having called games across the Upper Great Southern FL, Great Southern FL, Ongerup Football Association and Lower South West FL for decades, the dynamic duo  recall their favourite memories calling some of the best footballers this State has produced. Jim and Phil Krakouer, Ross Ditchburn, Stephen Michael and Jeff Farmer are just some of the players they have witnessed in country footy.  The lifetime Tambellup residents are life members of the WA Country Football League and are not only renowned commentators but their contribution to country footy includes years of administration at club level and league level.  Their love of the game and stories need to be heard. We hope you enjoy this trip down memory lane.  Bush Footy Legends is produced by Magic Studios and presented by the WA Country Football League in partnership with Healthway promoting the Think Mental Health message. Check on your mate!! It will help. For tips and more info visit thinkmentalhealthwa.com.au

Jim Hull and Peter Sheridan are best known for their legendary radio calls of country footy for 30 years. before switching off the microphone in 2011. Having called games across the Upper Great Southern FL, Great Southern FL, Ongerup Football Association and Lower South West FL for decades, the dynamic duo  recall their favourite memories calling some of the best footballers this State has produced. Jim and Phil Krakouer, Ross Ditchburn, Stephen Michael and Jeff Farmer are just some of the players they have witnessed in country footy. The lifetime Tambellup residents are life members of the WA Country Football League and are not only renowned commentators but their contribution to country footy includes years of administration at club level and league level. Their love of the game and stories need to be heard. We hope you enjoy this trip down memory lane. Bush Footy Legends is produced by Magic Studios and presented by the WA Country Football League in partnership with Healthway promoting the Think Mental Health message. Check on your mate!! It will help. For tips and more info visit <a href="http://thinkmentalhealthwa.com.au" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">thinkmentalhealthwa.com.au</a>

Jim Hull & Peter Sheridan - The Voice

On ’Bush Footy Legends’ we are big fans of sharing stories, connecting and breaking down the barriers of conversation. Our guests in their own authentic way are having an impact on the country football landscape with tales of obstacles, opportunities and of course resilience. This podcast is presented by the WA Country Football League in partnership with Healthway promoting the Think Mental Health message. For tips on how to check in on a mate, please visit; https://www.thinkmentalhealthwa.com.au

Sean Hood

2020 impacted country football in a year like no other. The COVID-19 pandemic led to 10 of the 25 country league not playing. This led to a research project by the University of WA’s Young Lives Matter initiative in partnership with the WA Country Football League. The results of the survey of more than 500 footballers we released recently in the Get Around Me report revealing a stark difference in the physical and mental health of those who played compared to those who didn’t. Professor Sean Hood from the University of Western Australia Young Lives Matter research team and WAFC executive manager of country football Tom Bottrell join us to discuss the partnership with Outside the Locker Room, WA Country Football League and UWA’s Young Lives Matter Foundation.   All country footballers are encouraged to take part in the 2021 Country Football Community Health Check Survey Find out more about the partnership here   Bush Footy Legends is produced by Magic Studios and presented by the WA Country Football League in partnership with Healthway promoting the Think Mental Health message. Check on your mate!! It will help. For tips and more info visit thinkmentalhealthwa.com.au If this episode triggers anything for you, worried about someone, or need some information of support, please call Lifeline on 13 11 14 or Beyond Blue on 1300 22 4636.

2020 impacted country football in a year like no other. The COVID-19 pandemic led to 10 of the 25 country league not playing. This led to a research project by the University of WA’s Young Lives Matter initiative in partnership with the WA Country Football League. The results of the survey of more than 500 footballers we released recently in the Get Around Me report revealing a stark difference in the physical and mental health of those who played compared to those who didn’t. Professor Sean Hood from the University of Western Australia Young Lives Matter research team and WAFC executive manager of country football Tom Bottrell join us to discuss the partnership with Outside the Locker Room, WA Country Football League and UWA’s Young Lives Matter Foundation. All country footballers are encouraged to take part in the <a href="https://uwa.ca1.qualtrics.com/jfe/preview/SV_3Reo8fxA3lA69nf?Q_SurveyVersionID=current&amp;Q_CHL=preview" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">2021 Country Football Community Health Check Survey</a> Find out more about the partnership <a href="https://www.wacfl.com.au/news/20944/wa-country-football-league-uwa-young-lives-matter-foundation-and-outside-the-locker-room-collaborate" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">here</a> Bush Footy Legends is produced by Magic Studios and presented by the WA Country Football League in partnership with Healthway promoting the Think Mental Health message. Check on your mate!! It will help. For tips and more info visit <a href="http://thinkmentalhealthwa.com.au" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">thinkmentalhealthwa.com.au</a> If this episode triggers anything for you, worried about someone, or need some information of support, please call Lifeline on 13 11 14 or Beyond Blue on 1300 22 4636.

Sean Hood & Tom Bottrell - Get Around Me

Brendan Verrier

Concussion has reshaped the lives of Chris Luff and Brendan Verrier. They are the co-founders of In Between the Ears aiming to provide education and awareness regarding the effect’s concussion can have. Not only in sports but the wider community. Through their personal experiences of battling alone they are determined to open the eyes of those who don’t take concussion seriously.  This is a powerful episode and proof that there is no shame in putting up your hand when you need support. Follow In Between the Ears and the awesome work they are in doing in community football. Facebook  Instagram Bush Footy Legends is produced by Magic Studios and presented by the WA Country Football League in partnership with Healthway promoting the Think Mental Health message. Check on your mate!! It will help. For tips and more info visit thinkmentalhealthwa.com.au If this episode triggers anything for you, worried about someone, or need some information of support, please call Lifeline on 13 11 14 or Beyond Blue on 1300 22 4636. Contact email: wacountry@wafc.com.au Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WACFL/  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wacountryfootball/ 

Concussion has reshaped the lives of Chris Luff and Brendan Verrier. They are the co-founders of In Between the Ears aiming to provide education and awareness regarding the effect’s concussion can have. Not only in sports but the wider community. Through their personal experiences of battling alone they are determined to open the eyes of those who don’t take concussion seriously. This is a powerful episode and proof that there is no shame in putting up your hand when you need support. Follow In Between the Ears and the awesome work they are in doing in community football. <a href="https://www.facebook.com/In-Between-The-Ears-101944194599088/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Facebook </a> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/inbetweentheears/%20" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram</a> Bush Footy Legends is produced by Magic Studios and presented by the WA Country Football League in partnership with Healthway promoting the Think Mental Health message. Check on your mate!! It will help. For tips and more info visit <a href="http://thinkmentalhealthwa.com.au" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">thinkmentalhealthwa.com.au</a> If this episode triggers anything for you, worried about someone, or need some information of support, please call Lifeline on 13 11 14 or Beyond Blue on 1300 22 4636. Contact email: <a href="mailto:wacountry@wafc.com.au">wacountry@wafc.com.au</a> Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/WACFL/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/WACFL/</a> Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/wacountryfootball/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/wacountryfootball/</a>

Chris Luff & Brendan Verrier - In Between the Ears

Parris Laurie and Sophie McDonald have plenty in common. The two West Coast Eagles AFLW stars are both from the Great Southern, found football after promising backgrounds in other sports and get a huge kick out of being a female football role model. Their perspective on football is fresh and resonates with many of us who love the social aspect of their football club and the enjoyment they get from being around their teammates.  Along with teammate Belinda Smith from Pingrup, there are three female footballers from the one regional area playing the game they love on the national stage for the Eagles.  Find out more about them here:  Parris Laurie - PROFILE Sophie McDonald - PROFILE Belinda Smith - PROFILE  While they are now forging their AFLW careers, they certainly don't forget where they come from.   Bush Footy Legends is produced by Magic Studios and presented by the WA Country Football League in partnership with Healthway promoting the Think Mental Health message. Check on your mate!! It will help. For tips and more info visit thinkmentalhealthwa.com.au

Parris Laurie and Sophie McDonald have plenty in common. The two West Coast Eagles AFLW stars are both from the Great Southern, found football after promising backgrounds in other sports and get a huge kick out of being a female football role model. Their perspective on football is fresh and resonates with many of us who love the social aspect of their football club and the enjoyment they get from being around their teammates. Along with teammate Belinda Smith from Pingrup, there are three female footballers from the one regional area playing the game they love on the national stage for the Eagles. Find out more about them here: Parris Laurie - <a href="https://www.westcoasteagles.com.au/players/aflw/2060/parris-laurie" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">PROFILE</a> Sophie McDonald - <a href="https://www.westcoasteagles.com.au/players/aflw/2121/sophie-mcdonald" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">PROFILE</a> Belinda Smith - <a href="https://www.westcoasteagles.com.au/players/aflw/1566/belinda-smith" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">PROFILE</a> While they are now forging their AFLW careers, they certainly don't forget where they come from. Bush Footy Legends is produced by Magic Studios and presented by the WA Country Football League in partnership with Healthway promoting the Think Mental Health message. Check on your mate!! It will help. For tips and more info visit <a href="https://www.thinkmentalhealthwa.com.au/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">thinkmentalhealthwa.com.au</a>

Parris Laurie & Sophie McDonald

Harry Taylor

The Geelong champion is back where it all began in the Midwest. Enjoying his time forward and booting countless goals for his club Northampton.  The dual AFL premiership player and All-Australian has many fascinating stories about his time at the Cats from when he walked through the door as a mature age recruit.  Harry is comfortable being himself which is an important message for us all.  Some of the stories which make Harry unique are recalled with a few more recent ones added for good measure. This is a very insightful chat. Bush Footy Legends is produced by Magic Studios and presented by the WA Country Football League in partnership with Healthway promoting the Think Mental Health message. Check on your mate!! It will help. For tips and more info visit thinkmentalhealthwa.com.au

The Geelong champion is back where it all began in the Midwest. Enjoying his time forward and booting countless goals for his club Northampton. The dual AFL premiership player and All-Australian has many fascinating stories about his time at the Cats from when he walked through the door as a mature age recruit. Harry is comfortable being himself which is an important message for us all. Some of the stories which make Harry unique are recalled with a few more recent ones added for good measure. This is a very insightful chat. Bush Footy Legends is produced by Magic Studios and presented by the WA Country Football League in partnership with Healthway promoting the Think Mental Health message. Check on your mate!! It will help. For tips and more info visit <a href="https://www.thinkmentalhealthwa.com.au/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">thinkmentalhealthwa.com.au</a>

It is very timely that our first guest for the new season joins us this week on the eve of Think Mental Health Round across country leagues. To many, Mitch Morton is known as an AFL premiership player with the Sydney Swans having come from the rich breeding ground of Lake Grace. But his story of overcoming his 15-year battle of living with anxiety is a powerful one. Now Mitch is sharing his story and through his project MrAnxiety, is helping many control their anxiety There are some great takeaways in this episode for us all, so have a listen. We need to acknowledge that Mitch’s lived experience with anxiety is not expert advice but his experience shared with us is a vital contribution and we value the courage of those who share this unique perspective for the purpose of learning and growing together to achieve better outcomes for all. If this episode triggers anything for you, worried about someone, or need some information of support, please call Lifeline on 13 11 14 or Beyond Blue on 1300 224 636 Mr Anxiety Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/mranxiety_aus/ Contact email: wacountry@wafc.com.au Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WACFL/  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wacountryfootball/   Bush Footy Legends is produced by Magic Studios and presented by the WA Country Football League in partnership with Healthway promoting the Think Mental Health message. For most people, just asking if they are okay and listening can make a difference. By simply being there for your mates, they can feel less along and more supported to open up and talk about how they are really feeling. Check on your mate!! It will help. For tips and more info visit thinkmentalhealthwa.com.au

It is very timely that our first guest for the new season joins us this week on the eve of Think Mental Health Round across country leagues. To many, Mitch Morton is known as an AFL premiership player with the Sydney Swans having come from the rich breeding ground of Lake Grace. But his story of overcoming his 15-year battle of living with anxiety is a powerful one. Now Mitch is sharing his story and through his project MrAnxiety, is helping many control their anxiety There are some great takeaways in this episode for us all, so have a listen. We need to acknowledge that Mitch’s lived experience with anxiety is not expert advice but his experience shared with us is a vital contribution and we value the courage of those who share this unique perspective for the purpose of learning and growing together to achieve better outcomes for all. If this episode triggers anything for you, worried about someone, or need some information of support, please call Lifeline on 13 11 14 or Beyond Blue on 1300 224 636 Mr Anxiety Instagram - <a href="https://www.instagram.com/mranxiety_aus/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/mranxiety_aus/</a> Contact email: <a href="mailto:wacountry@wafc.com.au">wacountry@wafc.com.au</a> Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/WACFL/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/WACFL/</a> Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/wacountryfootball/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/wacountryfootball/</a> Bush Footy Legends is produced by Magic Studios and presented by the WA Country Football League in partnership with Healthway promoting the Think Mental Health message. For most people, just asking if they are okay and listening can make a difference. By simply being there for your mates, they can feel less along and more supported to open up and talk about how they are really feeling. Check on your mate!! It will help. For tips and more info visit <a href="http://thinkmentalhealthwa.com.au" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">thinkmentalhealthwa.com.au</a>

Mitch Morton

Host Tim Edmunds previews our second season of Bush Footy Legends including who has been lined up as guests for the first two episodes. This podcast is presented by the WA Country Football League in partnership with Healthway promoting the Think Mental Health message. For tips on how to check in on a mate, search Think Mental Health. First episode drops on Friday

Host Tim Edmunds previews our second season of Bush Footy Legends including who has been lined up as guests for the first two episodes. This podcast is presented by the WA Country Football League in partnership with Healthway promoting the Think Mental Health message. For tips on how to check in on a mate, search Think Mental Health. First episode drops on Friday

Season 2 Preview

Paul Hasleby

Bush Footy

Join Steve Butler as he chats with WA football stars Paul Hasleby and Andrew Lockyer open up on how their hometown of Northampton became Australia’s most extraordinary football factory. This podcast is presented by Healthway promoting the Think Mental Health message. For tips on how to check in on a mate, search Think Mental Health.

Join Steve Butler as he chats with WA football stars Paul Hasleby and Andrew Lockyer open up on how their hometown of Northampton became Australia’s most extraordinary football factory. This podcast is presented by Healthway promoting the Think Mental Health message. For tips on how to check in on a mate, search <a href="https://www.thinkmentalhealthwa.com.au/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Think Mental Health</a>.

Andrew Lockyer and Paul Hasleby

Join Steve Butler as he chats with Football journeyman Derek Kickett talks Tammin, racism and that Kevin Sheedy feud. This podcast is presented by Healthway promoting the Think Mental Health message. For tips on how to check in on a mate, search Think Mental Health.

Join Steve Butler as he chats with Football journeyman Derek Kickett talks Tammin, racism and that Kevin Sheedy feud. This podcast is presented by Healthway promoting the Think Mental Health message. For tips on how to check in on a mate, search <a href="https://www.thinkmentalhealthwa.com.au/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Think Mental Health</a>.

Derek Kickett

Join Steve Butler as he chats with Country footy king Brent LeCras on his epic football travels all around Australia, star brother Mark and ending up back where it all began in Cervantes. This podcast is presented by Healthway promoting the Think Mental Health message. For tips on how to check in on a mate, search Think Mental Health.

Join Steve Butler as he chats with Country footy king Brent LeCras on his epic football travels all around Australia, star brother Mark and ending up back where it all began in Cervantes. This podcast is presented by Healthway promoting the Think Mental Health message. For tips on how to check in on a mate, search Think Mental Health.

Brent LeCras

Join Steve Butler as he chats with South Bunbury legend Peter Old recalls some memorable country clashes and a run-in with WA football icon John Todd. This podcast is presented by Healthway promoting the Think Mental Health message. For tips on how to check in on a mate, search Think Mental Health.

Join Steve Butler as he chats with South Bunbury legend Peter Old recalls some memorable country clashes and a run-in with WA football icon John Todd. This podcast is presented by Healthway promoting the Think Mental Health message. For tips on how to check in on a mate, search <a href="https://www.thinkmentalhealthwa.com.au/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Think Mental Health</a>.

Peter Old

On ’Bush Footy Legends’ we are big fans of sharing stories, connecting and breaking down the barriers of conversation. Our guests in their own authentic way are having an impact on the country football landscape with tales of obstacles, opportunities and of course resilience. This podcast is presented by the WA Country Football League in partnership with Healthway promoting the Think Mental Health message. For tips on how to check in on a mate, please visit; <a href="https://www.thinkmentalhealthwa.com.au" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.thinkmentalhealthwa.com.au</a>

Bush Footy Legends

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