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Athlete Mentality, Concussion and AFL Premiership’s With West Coast Eagles Legend Will Schofield

Athlete Mentality, Concussion and AFL Premiership’s With West Coast Eagles Legend Will Schofield

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Welcome back to Headfirst: A Concussion Podcast.

Today, we’re joined by former West Coast Eagles defender Will Schofield. Over his 14-year AFL career, Will played nearly 200 games, appeared in two grand finals, won a premiership, and earned life membership with the club.

Post-retirement, he’s become a respected voice in media through Fox Footy and 6PR Perth. Will is also the co-founder and CEO of Backchat Studios, leading innovative media ventures and reshaping how athletes engage with the world beyond sport.

- From Geelong Falcons to West Coast (01:15)

- General Perception of Concussion Throughout Wills Career (04:35)

- Athlete Mentality (07:00)

- Transition of Concussion Protocol (09:20)

- Perception in the Media (11:00)

- Unrealistic Expectations of A Player (14:45)

- Rule Exploitation (18:00)

- Favourite Moments in Sport (21:04)

- AFL Premierships (26:08)

Eddie McGuire Interview on BackChat Podcast: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UeCZ3YjB16Y

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