September 27, 2024

HOST+ONE - Dyson Heppell

41 minutes

Andy Maher chats to former Essendon star Dyson Heppell who opens up on his toughest years as a footballer, how it turned him into the person he is today, the type of captain he was at the Bombers, his decision to retire at the end of this season, his desire to continue playing footy, his experience with scleroderma and how it's led to a special friendship, his relationship with the game now, and much more.

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In this episode:

1:01 - Dyson opens up on his toughest years as a footballer and how it's shaped him as a person

7:53 - The people that helped him get through the difficult times

10:58 - The type of captain he was at the Bombers

15:32 - His decision to retire at the end of this season

19:26 - His desire to keep playing footy

26:16 - The social sacrifices he's made throughout his career

29:52 - His pathway to the AFL and his work as a junior footballer

33:30 - His close bond with Harrison Pennicott and his experience with scleroderma

36:45 - The project he's working on with Harrison to raise awareness for scleroderma

39:45 - His relationship with footy now

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