30/08/2025
✨ There is much talk about AFL player Bailey Smith and his recent journey with his mental health.
But there is something no-one is talking about 👇
This young man — this young athlete — endured a significant injury that took him away from:
⚡️ his job
⚡️ his routine
⚡️ his teammates
⚡️ his passion
⚡️ his happy place.
👉 For high-performance athletes, injuries lasting 8+ weeks don’t just affect the body. They can have a huge impact on confidence, mood and self-belief.
💡 Don’t wait for things to spiral. Get advice early!
Because recovery isn’t just physical — it’s mental too.
👉 If you (or your athlete) are going through this right now, drop us a message — I’m sure we can help.
At the AFL Awards, Bailey Smith spoke candidly about one of the hardest chapters of his life, revealing he spent a month in a Melbourne psych ward before his move to Geelong, bravely sharing his mental health battle for the first time.