22/04/2026
I just wanted to touch on this briefly because the comments I’ve been seeing made on this situation is sickening.
This is not okay, the way people are blaming people is not okay, and the invasion of privacy is not okay. Dealing with mental health challenges is scary, and overwhelming enough, now imagine trying to navigate that with other people that know nothing about you or your situation commenting, judging, and criticising you through such a vulnerable moment.
We are talking about making a ‘men’s mental health round’ however it’s so much more than that. It’s actually practicing, learning, and treating mental health in a way of dignity. Allowing players to feel safe and supported in the sport they love so much, through the highs and lows. It’s about reshaping the mental expectations of athletes, and normalising vulnerability, not shaming it.
We need to do better.