Josh Dugan opens up on his battle with anxiety and painkillers | League Life

In an incredibly candid interview, Josh Dugan opens up to Hannah Hollis on his personal demons and road to recovery.
Follow us on social
Facebook: / foxnrl
Twitter: / foxnrl
Instagram: / foxleague
#NRL #FoxLeague

[@dbo4506]

Always had mad respect for this bloke. Does my head in when the public jump on someone for making a mistake like they’re all perfect. You’re a legend Duges! Keep ya head up brother.

[@tigerking8413]

Nothing but respect for this interview - mens health is very important and I hope anyone watching this today with problems. Please speak out to your mates! Nothing braver than speaking about your feelings.

[@sallymay24]

Wow...josh you are amazing

[@boilerman8380]

Im really impressed with Dugans transformation. Much love brother.

[@blusuck]

Good man

[@markl7752]

well done Josh... inspiration

[@tomfriedrich5213]

Good on you Dugan your a LEGEND!!!

[@TheCruicky1]

Well done Josh! Speaking out is going to help a lot of people:-) You are having a great year for the mighty Sharks. Up up Cronulla!

[@Changedagain]

Different respect 4 u now. Your a good fulla. Keep on keeping on brother

[@RefugeetheDJ]

A lot of people give this guy sh!t because of his past but it takes a lot of courage to open up about this kind of thing specially as a man.

[@sirhc8972]

Won the world cup for aus this guy with his ankle tap on Watkins. One of the most instinctive pieces of play I've ever seen because pre-knee injury, Watkins was fast

[@wato1960]

What a legend dugezy!!! Never knew this side of him till just now this is what it's all about 👐👐👐

[@maxpower5573]

Such a good interview and wish he had a longer NRL career. I know he's a much better bloke now you can see his sincerity in this interview,, but I wish he would've called out and admitted that he himself was a bully in school lol

[@roostersaredogshit366]

Poor guy he is going threw a lot

[@breakingtoast2255]

good on you Josh

[@marvinpedro2933]

Hope you're doing well brother. Wishing you all the best in your journey through life. God bless you brother ❤️❤️

[@6t7ghost]

3 years on Dugez hope you're well mate mental health is a true detriment to men. Long live KINGZ 🤴

[@matthewsheehan4119]

Well done josh your roll model for a lot of young kids keep your head up the media is rubbish it makes me sick the way they write headlines buster

[@STACCS99]

Respect bala 💯✊🏾

[@Fuckthesystem-ro5wm]

Sounds like that young little fellow saved your life mate. What hurts one,makes one stronger. Keep punching on ✌

[@Hansoloai]

That mullet is unreal!

[@jasonallen5525]

Good man never look back only forward awesome mate

[@anthonyandkarenfletcher6707]

Josh u r amazing 👍

[@thelowbass2812]

Why dislike tho

[@harveyking5038]

when u cover yourself in tats it does feel like you're covering and hiding something. alot of althletes are insecure. alot have tats

[@ezza1236]

There is more to life than footy

[@PlasticDoll.]

I love him, he's so cute lol

[@pittchaser]

Don't worry in sport all can be forgiven; as long as you're not a Christian that is! Legit tho I feel for the bloke, he's a warrior.

[@blakevonsanden1099]

NO PITY bad choices!!!!

[@suksukbuckley1326]

Please all NRL players and any body at all, VERY DANGEROUS, AVOID TATTOOS.

[@sikhbro7146]

League Life is a Joke.

[@sallymay24]

SikhBro your a joke

[@sikhbro7146]

@@sallymay24 A woman would defend this show.

[@tigerking8413]

@@sikhbro7146 what can you possible dislike about this video?? you are one sicko

[@dbo4506]

Plus 1 ☝️ you are a joke.

[@sikhbro7146]

@@tigerking8413 The video is fine. Dugan is a good player. But its seems like League Life likes to get on the dramatic side of everything. Somethings got to keep women interested....

[@chipollinovafunculo8578]

Ohhhh poor baby....get a job then

[@cg1937]

chipollino vafunculo haha your the 1 watching his video with a negative attitude. What he does is 10x harder then a 9-5 job

[@chipollinovafunculo8578]

Doubt it champ

[@chipollinovafunculo8578]

@@cg1937 not negative at all just reality

[@chipollinovafunculo8578]

@j Peters soccer fans are the worst bloke...riots flares crowd punch ons ....

[@kinarrakid5036]

Insensitive and immature comment. Nice one, tough guy.....

[@tamaolenuutoln2537]

Mate dont abuse the luxuries of life and then try to teach us lessons.

[@barrymundi480]

How are painkillers,anxiety and depression a luxury of life you idiot

[@harrisonsmith7855]

clearly didn't pay attention to this video. moron.

[@dbo4506]

Mr perfect over here... You’re an idiot. If it doesn’t apply to you then 🤐 and keep scrolling. I’ve just gone through getting off the same drugs and I know many of my mates have struggled with the same shit one of whom died from them. If you’ve got nothing constructive to say then shut up.

[@juanhohaia385]

Sale your a fuck wit. If you don't understand he is learning from his lessons and learning hiw to battle his demons then you need to keep you opinions to yourself. Great story. Great to see he is making a powerful and positive difference. It will be a constant lifetime campaign for him. But you wouldn't know with your narrow mindedness. Doesn't mean however you can't learn Sale.

[@Mr.PoposClashAdventure]

Sale, you seem so wise. Please share your wisdom so that we can be like you!

[@jamiemale5247]

lol lol lol lol lol lol ur really bad a nrl

[@AFLI8D]

Make sense much ?

[@Mr.PoposClashAdventure]

Sorry, which team did or do you play for? Maybe look at yourself...

[@mayneyeh7229]

Jamie you to young to be in KZbin lol

[@matthewlh6368]

Typical media... bash someone mistakes until he breaks down and then try to show the good after it to they don’t look like the bad guy. smh 🤦‍♂️

[@Mr.PoposClashAdventure]

Ironically though, none of it would take place without the media. Be it the good and the bad. It's sad, but I guess you got to roll with the punches and try to find the good in things. You can't say this is bad. It's definitely good. Just the way it came about is how you find the irony. Just an add on to your very astute comment.

[@ARandomGuy24]

You say media like it's all under one umbrella. When have the League Life reporters ever bashed Dugan?

[@steelotv8812]

Real talk.. Respect for this story in your life Keep u the good work O.G ..

[@outeast247allday2]

Solid bro. Solid story shot bro

[@PCgonemad-ih9pr]

MAINSTREAM medicine will turn you into a nutter!!

[@tomtom2746]

Josh Dugan awesome player keep your head up bro

[@chrispittolo5161]

Much respect 👊

[@um908]

Mad respect

[@gabbyt98]

Mad respect to you brother 👊 Also I hate the fact that ppl dislike this video

[@jack.riley0969]

Your a legend josh

[@jamiemale5247]

LOL

[@MrRadialdrift]

When he played for Canberra I thought he was going to be the NSW/AUS Fullback for years. He really seems to have missed his potential as a player. I can't see him playing for NSW again.

[@dbo4506]

radialdrift what the f*** is the point of this comment mate. I can’t see you playing for reserve grade for a park club but who cares. Think before you speak.

[@jackbrady9738]

@@dbo4506 it's kindve relevant. In bad taste but the context does touch on his NRL career

[@MrRadialdrift]

@@dbo4506 The point of the comment is very simple to understand. Do you need help with simple English?

[@dbo4506]

It’s about his mental health and his struggles so trying to highlight him not teaching his potential (in your opinion) his just sinking the boot in. Shows piss weak character.

[@dbo4506]

Your comment says more about you then it does Duges 🤙