Carlton Football Club failed to fulfill its duty of care by allowing Elijah Hollands to continue playing during a mental health episode.

How was Elijah Hollands allowed to keep playing during a ‘mental health episode’? | Jonathan Horn www.theguardian.com/sport/blog/2026/apr/19/elijah-hollands-afl-mental-health-episode-how-was-he-allowed-to-keep-playing Leadership, on and off the field, was lacking at the MCG and any investigation must ascertain whether Carlton fulfilled its duty of care The weekend of football threw up great dollops of drama and pathos. One of the tallest and most talented players in the…

How was Elijah Hollands allowed to keep playing during a ‘mental health episode’? | Jonathan Horn www.theguardian.com/sport/blog/2026/apr/19/elijah-hollands-afl-mental-health-episode-how-was-he-allowed-to-keep-playing Leadership, on and off the field, was lacking at the MCG and any investigation must ascertain whether Carlton fulfilled its duty of care The weekend of football threw up great dollops of drama and pathos. One of the tallest and most talented players in the…

How was Elijah Hollands allowed to keep playing during a ‘mental health episode’? | Jonathan Horn www.theguardian.com/sport/blog/2026/apr/19/elijah-hollands-afl-mental-health-episode-how-was-he-allowed-to-keep-playing Leadership, on and off the field, was lacking at the MCG and any investigation must ascertain whether Carlton fulfilled its duty of care The weekend of football threw up great dollops of drama and pathos. One of the tallest and most talented players in the…