23/09/2026
🏆 TACKLE YOUR FEELINGS – NATIONAL AWARD
On behalf of the Morningside Panthers, I would like to sincerely thank AFL Queensland, the AFL Coaches Association, the AFL Players’ Association and Zurich Insurance for their ongoing support of the Morningside Panthers and community football through the outstanding Tackle Your Feelings (TYF) mental health education initiative.
The TYF program fits perfectly within our Siders for Life player and member support program, helping to fill an important education gap and giving our players, coaches and broader club community practical tools to better understand and support mental health and wellbeing.
It is incredible to think that since Tackle Your Feelings was established in 2018, the program has been delivered to more than 20,000 participants across every Australian state and territory.
We are incredibly proud and delighted to accept the 2026 national award. It is wonderful recognition not only for the Panthers, but particularly for the dedicated volunteers and players who have championed our welfare, respect and support initiatives over many years.
In particular, I would like to acknowledge Nick Tomlinson, Ian Polglase and Doc Gregg, who have been long-term supporters and advocates in this space, along with McKinless and Dylan D’Roza, who more recently have been outstanding player champions of the program.
Awards are terrific recognition, but the real achievement is continuing to build a club environment where our people look out for each other — on and off the field. TYF’s support has been amazing
Thank you again on behalf of everyone at the Morningside Panthers. David Diamond
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