Docker Nathan O'Driscoll reveals mental health struggles
Fremantle Dockers player Nathan O'Driscoll has shared his mental health struggles in a heartfelt social media post. He revealed that he has faced severe anxiety and depressive episodes, coming close to taking his own life on multiple occasions. O'Driscoll's openness comes amid a growing push within the AFL for a dedicated mental health round to support players.
- ▪Nathan O'Driscoll revealed his mental health struggles in an emotional Instagram post.
- ▪He has experienced anxiety and depressive states, and has been close to suicide three times.
- ▪O'Driscoll emphasized the importance of speaking up about mental health issues.
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Thu, 14 May76117→Fri, 15 May8175→Fri, 15 May9873→Sat, 16 May13365→Sat, 16 May12081→Sat, 16 May7462→Live1466→Sun, 17 May15:15--→Sun, 17 May18:15--→Thu, 21 May19:30--→Fri, 22 May19:40--→Fri, 22 May20:30--→Sat, 23 May13:15--→Sat, 23 May16:15--→Sat, 23 May16:35--→Sat, 23 May19:35--→Sun, 24 May12:30--→Sun, 24 May15:15--→ AFL Score Centre Fremantle Dockers player Nathan O'Driscoll opens up about mental health struggles in emotional postGBy Greig JohnstonTopic:AFLWed 29 Apr 2026 at 4:52pmWed 29 Apr 2026 at 4:52pmWed 29 Apr 2026 at 4:52pmNathan O'Driscoll revealed he came close to taking his own life.
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