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