DAVID SCHWARZ – MELBOURNE (AFL)

173 Games,244 Goals

Melbourne Football Club B&F Winner 1999, Represented Victoria in State of Origin Football in 1999.

David Schwarz is a former Australian Football League (AFL) player and Melbourne Football Club Life Member, multimedia personality (TV, radio, and podcast), public speaker, MC and presenter. During his football career, David had a gambling addiction. Soon after finishing football, he was forced to turn this around. In 2007, the ALH Group (Australian Hospitality & Leisure) appointed David as their Responsible Gaming Ambassador to provide employee education and customer awareness about the importance of “being honest with yourself about your gambling. “In 2010, David launched his autobiography All Bets Are Off, an honest and courageous account of his life and his gambling addiction. David is a mentor and currently presents education on problem gambling, addiction and wellbeing for corporate organisations, schools, the sporting industry and through local government projects.

MARK EUSTICE – ESSENDON (VFL) RICHMOND (VFL) SYDNEY SWANS (VFL/AFL)

137 Games,54 Goals

Whether you are looking for stories of warning, hope, or success through adversity, Mark’s presentation has it all. After playing 137 games with three different AFL clubs and regularly receiving the adulation of thousands and thousands of fans week in, week out, Mark had a problem that he needed to overcome. Internally he was breaking down to Drug and Alcohol Abuse. Through my work as a keynote speaker on mental health and addiction, I will continue to tell my story in the hope it will help others struggling with mental health and addiction issues. I can’t emphasise the value of seeking help.