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EPISODE · May 27, 2025 · 35 MIN

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

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Send us Fan MailWelcome 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 Back Chat Social Media Channels Website https://www.backchatpodcast.com.auIG: @backchat_Youtube: @backchatTwitter/X: @backchat_    Subscribe, review and share for new episodes which will drop weekly Social media:Twitter: @first concussionFacebook: Headfirst: A concussion podcastInstagram: Headfirst_ Concussion  Email: [email protected] 

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Send us Fan Mail 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 e...

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