(Watch the episode here) In this powerful episode of Shaped, Trent Cotchin sits down with former AFL star and #4 draft pick Jason McCartney, whose story is etched into Australian sporting and national history.

Known for his courage, resilience, and inspirational return to the AFL, Jason opens up about the 2002 Bali bombings, where he sustained burns to over 50% of his body, and the mindset that helped him fight through recovery and make an unforgettable comeback.

Jason reflects on his upbringing, his early days at Collingwood and Adelaide, and the heartbreak of missing out on a premiership due to suspension. He shares how these life events, full of adversity and missed moments, ultimately shaped the mentality he would need to survive and thrive after the bombings.

Jason speaks candidly about the night in Bali, the emotional and physical battle through rehabilitation, and his phenomenal return with North Melbourne in 2003, one of the most emotional moments in AFL history.

This episode goes beyond football. It’s about resilience, determination, and perspective.

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