Welcome to episode 69 of The Numbers Game. On today's show, we're joined by Tom Boyd. At the age of eighteen, he joined the GWS Giants as the AFL's number 1 draft pick and was later recruited to play for the Western Bulldogs on a record $7 million contract. In 2016 Tom was instrumental in the Bulldog's drought-breaking Premiership win, playing arguably the greatest game of his career and helping steer the team to ultimate victory.

However, in 2019, following years of struggle with depression and anxiety, Tom made the decision to walk away from the AFL, leaving the fame and success of football behind him for a happier life. Tom is now a public speaker and mental health advocate.

On this episode, we discuss:

• The drive behind writing his book
• Skeptical of your own capabilities
• Facing a mountain of dread
• Tom’s first panic attack
• Reactionary feedback
• Seeking help
• AFL salaries
• The support from the AFL
• Importance of passion and purpose
• Recipe for Culture
• Lessons from being a Dad

Connect with Tom  on LinkedIn and grab a copy of his book Nowhere to Hide: A Memoir of Football, Mental Health and Resilience by Tom Boyd

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Nick Reilly
Jason Robinson
Martin Vidakovic

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