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The Guardian - AU
The Guardian - AU
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Jack Snape

AFL player Nathan O’Driscoll opens up on depression and mental health struggles

Fremantle Dockers player Nathan O'Driscoll runs during an AFL match against Melbourne Demons
Fremantle Dockers player Nathan O'Driscoll has opened up about depression in a social media post as calls grow for an AFL mental health round Photograph: Paul Kane/Getty Images

The family and teammates of Nathan O’Driscoll have expressed love and support for the Fremantle midfielder after he posted an unfiltered account on social media of his mental health challenges.

The 23-year-old, who has played just twice this year for his home town club the Dockers, shared on Instagram that he has come close to taking his life three times, and that recent weeks have been especially challenging after the death of someone close to him.

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