Anthony Miles: Life Beyond the AFL – Resilience, Identity & Coming Home

From nine AFL seasons with GWS, Richmond and the Gold Coast to playing for the Howlong Spiders back home on the Border, Anthony Miles has lived a life shaped by football. In this episode of The Journey, Anthony opens up about the highs and heartbreaks of elite sport, including Richmond’s 2017 premiership season, and what it was like to rebuild his identity beyond the AFL “stats machine.” He shares the mindset lessons he gained from mentors like Emma Murray, the pull of family, community and country life, and why he’s now passionate about coaching and giving back locally. This is a story of resilience, purpose and perspective - proving that success isn’t just measured by premierships.