Ben Brown - Footy done differently

Ben Brown shares the highs and lows of his AFL career, from going undrafted to becoming a premiership player with Melbourne. Hear how he overcame adversity and self-doubt to reach the pinnacle of the sport. In this episode of Sacked, Ben Brown opens up about his AFL journey. From getting drafted by North Melbourne at pick 47 after being overlooked in previous drafts, to becoming their leading goalkicker, and then being delisted. He shares how COVID-19 and hub life impacted his mental health and derailed contract talks with North Melbourne. We learn how he bounced back from injury and self-doubt to find form and contribute to Melbourne's drought-breaking 2021 premiership. Key Moments: 2:30 - Getting drafted by North Melbourne after 4 tries 8:00 - Kicking his first AFL goal, a tribute to his late grandfather 15:30 - The challenge of blokey footy culture as a young player 22:00 - Struggling mentally during the 2020 hub season 32:30 - Getting delisted by North Melbourne after 10 years at the club 37:00 - Joining Melbourne and their belief he could contribute 55:00 - His resilience to regain form in the VFL and make the senior team 1:05:00 - Being part of Melbourne's epic 2021 Grand Final comeback 1:15:00 - The challenge of injuries late in his career before retirement Listen now to hear Ben's incredible story in his own words. You'll be inspired by his resilience and determination to succeed against the odds.

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Ben Brown - Footy done differently is an episode from SACKED: AFL by audio@news.com.au.

This episode is 74:51 long.

This episode was published on Aug 21, 2025.

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