YOUNG BLOODS
A TIKTOK DOCUMENTARY SERIES
ONE season
EIGHT ATHLETES
Go behind-the-scenes with the next generation of AFL stars in a unique, made-for-TikTok docuseries.
START THE JOURNEY
Ever wondered how the journey to elite sport begins?
With exclusive access to the QBE Sydney Swans Academy, Young Bloods blends documentary footage with video journals from the players themselves. Follow eight players’ journeys from locker-room to field as they immerse themselves in the Swans’ famed ‘Bloods culture’ and compete for selection in the pathway towards the AFL and AFLW drafts.
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WHEN YOU NEED TO REACH OUT
Young Bloods includes some episodes where athletes experience disappointment, injury, frustration and pressure, which might feel distressing. The team at ReachOut offer resources and information that you can access for free online, any time.
Some of these are linked below, but you can also find much more on offer at the online platform, which was designed with – and specifically for – young people. It’s 100% online, anonymous and confidential, and offers a wide range of support options that allow young people to engage in the ways they want to, when they want to.
MENTAL HEALTH RESOURCES
How to deal with disappointment
How to cope when things feel out of your control
10 tips for coping with the hard stuff
7 tips for dealing with change
'WTF is mindfulness' meditation
All game, no shame: How to bounce back with confidence
Quiz: How do you manage your anger?
How to find your trusted person when you need support
A guide on how to deal with jealousy