About Eddie Betts
Eddie Betts was a 350 AFL game player for the Carlton and Adelaide Football Club. He currently works in the AFL media with Fox Footy, does part-time coaching at Geelong Football Club, and is the author of two children’s books (and a soon to be kid’s TV series) and an autobiography, The Boy From Boomerang Crescent (2022).
Keynote A yarn with Eddie
Eddie Betts shares his personal story of growing up Aboriginal in Australia and obstacles he faces in becoming a 350 AFL game player for the Carlton and Adelaide Football Club.
Sometimes funny, sometimes serious, Eddie will take the audience on a journey with him as he talks openly and candidly about what the impact of racism and discrimination had on his life, career and family.
Eddie’s story will inspire people – to reflect and challenge the way they think, see and feel about racism, whilst sharing wonderful insights into leadership and team success.