Elijah Hollands steps away from AFL to focus on mental health
The 24-year-old AFL player has been delisted after a public mental health episode during a game left him hospitalised.
Why it mattersThe case highlights the pressure elite athletes face and the importance of prioritising mental health over sport.
AustraliaHollands' decision to step back sends a signal that AFL clubs and the league are taking player mental health seriously, even when it costs the club a trained player.
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