Rebel Wilson labelled ‘f***ing nuts’ + The AFL’s mental health reckoning

Wednesday Headlines: The hopes of ceasefire talks between the US and Iran are fading Major changes to NDIS to be announced today The Australian government has been urged to protect Chinese international students Rebel Wilson called “f****ing nuts” by crisis PR team, court hears Victorian Premier slams YouTuber who filmed Dezi Freeman’s hideout Deep Dive: The mental health and wellbeing of Australia’s sporting professionals has been thrust into the spotlight this week, after AFL player Elijah Hollands played during what the club has now called a “mental health episode”.  While the AFL and Carlton launch separate reviews into last Thursday’s incident, serious questions are being asked about whose responsibility it was to pull Elijah from the field.  In this episode of The Briefing, Sacha Barbour Gatt is joined by sport media and branding expert Associate Professor Robert Gill to discuss what should happen next and whether anyone is to blame.  A reminder, if you or someone you know needs help, you can call Lifeline on 13 11 14, MensLine Australia on 1300 789 978 or Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander crisis support line 13YARN on 13 92 76  Follow The Briefing: TikTok: @thebriefingpodInstagram: @thebriefingpodcast YouTube: @TheBriefingPodcastSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.