Essendon's Struggles Reflect Australian Social Issues The 2022 Australian Football League season was marked by drama and unexpected twists, but few teams faced as many challenges as Essendon.
The club's struggles on the field are mirrored in their off field issues, which highlight a broader mental health crisis affecting Australia's sports community.
Performance Pressure: How the Pressure to Perform Affects Mental Wellbeing Research suggests that athletes in high stakes sports like Australian Rules football are three times more likely to experience anxiety disorders than non athletes.