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Hollands issues heartfelt AFL farewell
Hollands says he is prioritising his mental wellbeing after Carlton delisted him, ending a 47-game AFL career that included a $75,000 club fine.
- On Wednesday, Carlton delisted forward Elijah Hollands, ending his 47-game AFL career as the 24-year-old prioritizes his mental wellbeing over continuing his childhood dream.
- The AFL fined Carlton $75,000 for their handling of Hollands during an April match against Collingwood, where he experienced 'a mental health episode' while playing alongside his brother Oliver Hollands.
- In a heartfelt Instagram post, Hollands wrote that playing in front of 90,000 people at the MCG with his brother was 'very special' while acknowledging things in life are now 'far more important than footy right now.'
- Carlton also delisted six other players on Wednesday, including former GWS star Zac Williams, who managed only nine games this year under a six-year deal worth about $5 million.
- While Elijah Hollands prepares for his next life chapter, his brother Oliver Hollands remains on Carlton's list as the club undergoes sweeping roster changes heading into the new season.
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‘All I ever cared about’: Carlton’s Elijah Hollands reconciles end of his AFL career
The talented forward’s final game was in round six this year when his erratic behaviour on the field was later attributed to a mental health episode.
·North Sydney, Australia
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