Scared, intimidated, 'a mess': Adam Treloar on why he considered retiring | The Bright Side | AFL

“I’ve considered actually retiring because of the challenges that I’ve faced mentally, but what keeps me going is the chance to win a Premiership and be part of a successful team.”
Bulldogs star Adam Treloar opens up about changing clubs, injury challenges and the importance of remaining optimistic in the face of adversity.
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[@James-mq1jr]

as a pies fan, i’m still infuriated about how we treated ads, he deserved so much better 💔

[@OMGLookItsGavo]

Not even in disguise it was just a blessing

[@danielkneebone4412]

He was no good. Overpaid and injured too often.

[@James-mq1jr]

@@danielkneebone4412 I respect your opinion even if it is wrong

[@gab.katsamas3322]

What about stevo Phillips and atu

[@SapientiaHaereticae]

I'm also a Pies fan and I agree..I was disgusted, too ..But I like to think that if it turns out a guy fits well with the Dogs, he was definitely never meant to be a real magpie.. 😉😄

[@imalwaysright]

We love Adz, and we’re so happy he’s found happiness, success and family at the Bulldogs. It was a blessing in disguise.

[@lucindairis8085]

That’s the spirit. Some situations are more suitable than others. I agree . Sounds fair too. Good night

[@SuperRoo_22]

Really hope Adam & the Doggies go all the way & win the Flag this season. It was disgusting the way the Pies treated him. Tossed him out like an unwanted piece of junk at a "Garage Sale". He deserves a Premiership.

[@ybd7706]

Love u Adam. As a Collingwood fan, I cried when I heard u were leaving. Hope you’re happy at the dogies

[@Yourdoomawaitsyou]

You cried because a player left your side??? You must get soooo many girls wanting you .

[@James-mq1jr]

@@Yourdoomawaitsyou watch out guys we’ve got a tough guy here

[@imalwaysright]

Imagine he never left that toxic club. He wouldn’t have met his new best mate, and now he got a real chance at winning a premiership 💪🏻

[@rk3lzi532]

They have been friends for a long time

[@imalwaysright]

@Patrick Nicholson lol

[@imalwaysright]

@@rk3lzi532 ok Bucks

[@BreakfastChickenGuy]

@@imalwaysright eat crap! pies aren't toxic YOU ARE!

[@stokesy2489]

He loves the pies

[@deanwishart9981]

As a Tigers fan… any club would be improved by having this young man part of your culture. His openness re his mental health challenges is fantastic, there need be no shame or stigma re mental health. Good on you Ads!

[@jackcrowle8953]

the giants clearly decided not to have him but oh well

[@GamingTremor]

Can't wait to have you back Adam and so glad you are a Bulldog!

[@montahnamcguire3025]

The love adoration n belief our boy Kyron McGuire junior RIP for Adam Treloar will always n forever live on in our hearts. It really hurt us that Adam went to the Bulldogs only months after we buried our 7 year old fanatic right up to his last breath. We were shattered but we do love Magpies for our Bubba Kyron still n now Bulldogs for Adam Treloar and we understand that Adam was deeply affected in his soul when our boy Kyron passed away 13th April 2019. Even our players hurt n have feelings for their fans. Love prayers n memories of AT n how much he means to our family will always be remembered with love. Thank you Adam from the bottom of our hearts. Kyron George Paul McGuire RIP family in WA.

[@frostyninja1108]

Adam Treloar as a dogs fan you have really brightened up the bulldogs and from what you have experienced i hope you are able to play soon from injury. Also, i hope you can keep playing at the dogs

[@AFL4LIFE]

I’m a PIES supporter Add it still breaks my heart 💔❤️‍🩹 he deserve so much better I feel so bad your still one of my favourite players Good luck in the future

[@pest8960]

class player on and off the field.

[@lucindairis8085]

I agree it doesn’t sting in the guts . To overcome adversity.

[@lucindairis8085]

Thanks .

[@jsequine927]

Much respect to Adam, seems like a wonderful human being. Putting himself in a vulnerable position to shine a light on men’s mental health takes a different kind of courage than the type he obviously has on the field.

[@Mannykosto]

As a Collingwood supporter still love you bud good luck all the best

[@npc525]

U could use someone like him you know

[@MichaelSmith-xw4uw]

@@npc525 what an idiotic comment, the bloke is literally wishing treloar all the best and wouldn’t have wanted what the club did to him to happen and all your peanut brain can come up with is ‘you could use him’ well duh you think he doesn’t know that?

[@npc525]

@@MichaelSmith-xw4uw it’s a joke mate

[@npc525]

@@MichaelSmith-xw4uw don’t cry micheal

[@mattmurphy5419]

@@npc525 not today Lebron

[@WarriorsSon]

I don't know much about Josh Dunkley but it seems everyone needs a friend like him. Ive done an ankle break and not only is it very painful you wonder if you will get back to the active life you had before. All the best for the future young man.

[@kingadamw1]

For someone else who also struggles with anxiety on and off the sports field it truly is amazing to here from a champion such as Treloar about the issue, and knowing that I’m not alone.

[@flngm.07]

Gave me chills From Pies Supporter

[@npc525]

You guys could use someone like him

[@flngm.07]

@@npc525 nick daicos will be handy (btw steph is better than lebron)

[@npc525]

@@flngm.07 cap

[@flngm.07]

no cap he the best in the league

[@James-mq1jr]

@@flngm.07 can confirm steph better

[@aaron6795]

Good on you mate, what a great dad too. Respect.

[@kaisneakerdeals]

I am a hawks fan but I love watching Adam Trelour

[@kibutsjui3052]

cant wait for him to play in the upcoming weeks

[@JeremyWong194]

So glad we got him, and that we got around him and made him feel welcome. Hope you can get back in the team soon Adam, we need you for the finals!

[@chrispykreme4288]

As an eagles fan, it has to be one of the feel good stories of the year, the way Collingwood treated him was horrible and would have been hard for him to come to terms with, I feel nothing but happiness to see where he is now and it’s great to see the bulldogs take him in the way they did, I wish him every bit of success in the future ❤️

[@ffm595]

Such a good guy, so much love and respect for him

[@joelwilliam6216]

I have such respect for your honesty and how open you've been in this interview. We're so happy to have you at Footscray Ads, you're one of us!

[@BigDaddyDoggggg]

As a pies fan bulldogs are my second favourite team now because of you keep going

[@normlieberman372]

Adz, I sincerely hope that you realize how disgusted us true Pies fans felt with the way in which you were treated by the club at the end, as well us the other guys discarded as well. When retirement finally does beckon, I hope you will at least remember your time in the stripes with some fondness and reflect proudly on the terrific bond that you built with the fans that loved and respected you. Sadly for us, the Pies are now a fair way off contention it would appear, and I'm guessing that a number of us will be hoping that you can at least fulfill your ambitions in the red, white, and blue.

[@SuperRoo_22]

Yep it still hurts. Absolutely shameful the way Collingwood handled moving on those 4 players. Doggies Premiers 2021 hopefully. Treloar deserves a Flag.

[@lucindairis8085]

You are so good. Your story is what true athletes are made of. Other people, may have had it easier, but optimistic yeah !!!!!!!!!

[@EAST_RAIL_MAINTENANCE]

⬛⬛ E ⬛⬛ Victorian teams 1st 2nd and 3rd on the current AFL ladder. Go Go Go Victoria ! ! ! 27 07 2021

[@rangagod2270]

Afl sucks them off that’s why

[@EAST_EXPRESS_SCHEMATICS]

@@rangagod2270 ⬛ And it feels great ! ! ! 27 07 2021

[@chrisferguson237]

Great interview and all the best for the future Adam.

[@mattmurphy5419]

Best of luck Adz, I hope u make it back for finals. We’re a great Collingwood man.

[@justinbrasier9629]

Adam wears his heart on his sleeve: it's no wonder he's universally loved.

[@baL-lz5hm]

Dude has a good soul, wishing you many more Blessings in life mate! Coming from a swans supporter 💯

[@lewisnh4111]

Treloar didn’t deserve any of what collingwood gave him but i’m glad the doggies got him

[@jimmydeats9901]

Mate, you are a champion. All the best with the doggies. We can all see that you have the heart to go on and have all sorts of success on and off the field. Well done👍

[@Exploreyourmind24]

I am a Collingwood supporter. Letting Adam go from the club was the worst decision the pies made. I still watch Adam play, I think he is a genuinely nice guy who is grounded and not fearful of showing emotions. Miss you in the black and white Adam, wish you ongoing success at the dogs.

[@lucindairis8085]

Your story so moving !!!!!!!

[@Yourdoomawaitsyou]

How??? Why??? You need to grow up and live in the real world 😂

[@lucindairis8085]

Darky I I will not be drawn into this. However, you do not have the wisdom nor courage to show your vulnerability. You hide it. The wise ones are human beings

[@lucindairis8085]

Darky I alternately, I could call your bluff. Chances are , strength is stronger than having a tough exterior . Just another hard day at the office today . I speak from experience

[@davidmilne1455]

We still have not found one as good .Should have been a "pie " forever . Good luck Adam you deserve it .

[@hunter24_]

We all love ya Ads!!

[@anncoral]

He was my favourite player at Collingwood. Goodluck at the Bulldogs.

[@SPROCKET_SEVEN.]

⬛⬛ 7 ⬛⬛ Yes Yes Yes. Go Go Go Victoria ! ! ! 27 07 2021

[@terrythekittieful]

Go Go Go Regional Victoria!

[@240_VOLTS_TELECOMS.]

@@terrythekittieful ⬛⬛ 4 ⬛⬛ Agreed. ✔ Right on ! ✔ 27 07 2021

[@SPROCKET_SEVEN.]

@Port Adelaide FanForever ⬛ I came to the conclusion weeks ago that you are a clown. 27 07 2021

[@Baydzone]

I'm glad he's found happiness!! 🙂💜 Awesome Adam.

[@bambogini]

Happy for Ads, hope he wins with the dogs this year. Was a class player and gave his all when he was with us.

[@BazzA13]

Adasy We love you go bulls

[@Skibiditoilet_23]

Dogs are going good this year and trelour is my favourite player

[@breezey9132]

Good luck man you're a gun 🔥❤

[@matty730]

RESPECT, what a legend.

[@crimsonsky8652]

Pure class all around adz I'm a pies man but I'll cheer you on wherever you go you bled black and white ⚫⚪ good luck in finals 🔥🔥🔥

[@BreakfastChickenGuy]

still my favourite player even though he left.

[@PonySlaystati0n]

You’re a gun Ads, plain and simple. Felt you’re pain when Collingwood traded you mate. Telling you you’re not wanted with one of the reasons being something you cannot help is very painful. I too have a mental illness and have accepted its apart of me and my life. The most important thing is you have good people around you. And just by watching this video I can see you have that in spades. Wish you were at the Bombers bro. One love

[@chrisbarraza7700]

Nice one Pies....

[@taylorw9016]

dunks + ads = best bromance in the afl

[@Aussiebloke311]

Terrific Trezza keep on keeping on mate

[@mshawLT54]

What a legend (Richmond supporter)

[@connorbuckingham2431]

Love you Ads what a player❤️🤍💙

[@BasketballSkillsAndTricks]

love you even though i go for collingwood

[@abbeyhodge3412]

i love him so much it hurts

[@austinmilich648]

Was so deviated when you left, keep playing at your best!!⚫️⚪️ 🔵⚪️🔴

[@michaelcasey4950]

came back to collingwood we need you back

[@OliverReeves]

i have small crush on bulldogs 2021 jerseye

[@wqefa]

adam trelor is still my fav player even if he isnt in collingwood

[@tayahclothier6240]

love you adzy!

[@lachssaim]

gave my goosebumps when the scene and the crowd was when he kicked his first as a doggy

[@ambyb.6770]

why would anyone dislike this video

[@maclloydbostock7037]

Ads ❤️🔥💪🏾

[@noobsterlife]

Love you adam

[@jakebruni407]

As a pies fan I’ll always love adzys

[@leoesposito8762]

wow what a great story....

[@Blobfisheli24]

I miss him so much I want him back to collingwood

[@VibzRobloxx]

: ) his the best . And amazing

[@bigredzebra6220]

Well it makes sense why we were so eager to ship him off

[@Shade878]

As a pies fan I want the dogs to win the flag because adz deserves it

[@nathanwillis5489]

Mate shouldn't even consider retiring yet 💔 Dog's are so close to a Grand Final... Just stick around for abit longer mate 🙏

[@michaelcasey4950]

adam can you came back to collingwood

[@nedricci2219]

1:17 Dylan Sheil in the back

[@kerrypriest8010]

I wish Treloar could have stayed at Collingwood but , he did not offer as other players did to reduce his salary ,and their was only so much money to go around , we should remember his pay was enormous not a token amount , then his wife leaving him to play netball up in Queensland when he had just stated on the 360 tv show that he had only managed his depression problems because his wife had been their for him , this would have made any board member worry, question asked was he still a good spend of the clubs money . life is hard but money spend will always be decided by the accountants not by fans emotions.

[@ski5678]

Don’t worry ads you gonna be a premiership player come September- October

[@ollie.ashmore]

how can u hate ads

[@dazstudio68]

❤⚪🔵❤

[@dylanbrowne44]

gun...

[@lachlanmason6861]

Go power

[@adammaxwell5250]

Richo doesn't mind putting people on the spot and asking them about how their hearts are going...it must be all those missed goals from 10 metres out directly in front...heeeeheheeee..it's a kinda like "piss off!!!"... "I'm just about to play my first game for my new club!"

[@shatogirl]

aw

[@zakariadabboussi9785]

He misses Collingwood

[@brockbartlett666]

You will always get out support if you wear the red wite and blue

[@zakariadabboussi9785]

He misses Coll

[@ryanlynch2333]

Great trade from the pies he keeps breaking down. Good for half a season not worth the money. In saying that hope he wins a flag.

[@Landbasedwithlures]

thankfully for the doggies the pies are still paying for him lol hahahaha

[@timmcgrath9708]

Sorry Adz - Pies Fan

[@michelereid]

This guy carrying on about being traded from Collingwood.... is worse than John Farnham’s farewell tour....seriously. 🙄🙄🙄

[@xSnappa]

Collingwood = flogs 🤡

[@garrywallah4966]

ffs sick of this guy milking it he never considered retirement he just wants the attention

[@Willtism_21]

Stay doggy trealor

[@mustseenews6371]

Make your money then retire.

[@shield3192]

Adam you NUFFY

[@nicegarry1691]

Lol, she has cheated 100%

[@aussieaussie4848]

Can't believe he's still crying 🤣

[@WestCoastEaglesFan1111]

He plays for bulldogs so no one cares about him

[@npc525]

U go for west coast stfu

[@WestCoastEaglesFan1111]

@@npc525 you think leflop is the goat

[@npc525]

@@WestCoastEaglesFan1111 u go for wet toast eagles lol

[@WestCoastEaglesFan1111]

@@npc525 before we start who do u support

[@npc525]

@@WestCoastEaglesFan1111 not wet toast

[@billyhoyle2780]

Jesus, is he still going on about it. Move on champ

[@orsonpostregna240]

He probably didn’t do this willingly the AFL people would’ve forced him to do it