Daniel Venables Inspiring Story
Posted 13 Mar 2022
in Inspiring Stories
A career-changing event. A road to recovery.
As the youngest member of the West Coast Eagles clinching an epic Grand Final win at nineteen, Daniel Venables life would take a dramatic turn only six months later. A horrifying on-field collision at Optus Stadium against Melbourne resulted in traumatic brain injury, seven bleeds on the brain, and the end of a career at twenty years old after twenty-one games. Daniel recounts his journey and his mission to engage the AFL toward adopting actionable checks and balances to ensure the safety of players.
Listen to Daniel Venables Inspiring Story.
