In this interview with Kane Forbes, AFL star Max Rooke, reflects on his childhoodgrowing up in Casterton, his life with his mum and dad, brother and 2 sisters.

Max and his siblings took every opportunity to participate in every sporting opportunity available in Casterton.

Max's passion was football and he trained hard and played as a slight teenager in the senior Casterton team before being picked up to play for Geelong.

Max discusses his career, his commitment to the team effort, training, injuries and recovery.

During the COVID lockdown, Max used the opportunity to learn the Wim Hof method to aid in recovery, health and wellbeing. He continues to practice the method daily, and now teaches the techniques.  

Max is grateful to the players and coaches who encouraged him in his career. Heacknowledges the importance of rural sporting opportunities and aims to giveback, having been an assistant coach to the Casterton football team.

Max, as others have expressed in these podcasts, enjoys the peace he experiences when he returns to Casterton. The green rolling hills and the river red gums.

If you are interested to try the Wim Hof breathing method please click the link below for a guided explanation.

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