In a One on One exclusive, Anthony McDonald-Tipungwuti joins the latest episode of One on One, brought to you by TRADIE.

After retiring in round 10 last year, the fan favourite reveals the full story for the first time behind his time away for the game and the inspiring origins for his comeback.

McDonald-Tipungwuti's inspiring return to the game he loves is one not to be missed.

The man also known as 'Walla' also details his newfound mentoring role for Essendon's young Indigenous players, how he deals with being one of the competition's most famous faces and what Sir Doug Nicholls Round and Dreamtime at the 'G means to him.

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