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AFL and Carlton rally around Elijah Hollands after mental health and alcohol struggles
April 17, 2026-By the Guardian

AFL and Carlton rally around Elijah Hollands after mental health and alcohol struggles

AFL player Elijah Hollands is receiving dedicated mental health and wellbeing support after a distressing on-field episode, following earlier battles with alcohol and time away from the game. For anyone juggling performance pressure, mental health, and drinking, his experience highlights how vital early intervention, honest conversations, and workplace support can be. It also underlines that careers can pause, reset, and still move forward.

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