I remember the first time Danny returned from an extensive bout of therapy, and he was so proud of himself and the progress he was making.
He was opening up to all of his close mates, and we were all privy to the new, sensitive and talking Spud.
One day, Harvs and I were asked – or more or less, summoned – to join Danny for some lunch down at a little café in Black Rock. Rob and I arrived a few minutes before him and we got ourselves a table.
Danny arrived and proceeded to pour his heart and soul out for over three hours.
None of us ordered a drink or a meal. We just sat and listened. And I mean, we listened.
It didn’t change how I felt for him, how I viewed him or how I saw him as a man. Not one bit.
I just wish Spud had done it earlier.
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A special tour of the DFC with Chelsea Frawley and Justin Koschitzke
Channel 7's Abbey Holmes visits the Danny Frawley Centre ahead of Spud's Game: A Match for Mental Health for a special tour state-of-the-art facility alongside Chelsea Frawley and Justin Koschitzke.
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RD15 | Danny Frawley remembered in emotional pre-game tribute
St Kilda and Brisbane players unite together before the beginning of Spud's Game: A Match for Mental Health, with Danny Frawley's great mate Jason Dunstall delivering the pre-game address.
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We are never alone: A message from Anita Frawley
When one person puts their hand up, others follow. That's what Danny showed us. So tonight, we're showing up for him and every other person who has been impacted by mental health.
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Remembering Spud: A chat with the Frawley family
Anita, Chelsea, Danielle and Keeley Frawley pay tribute to the late Danny Frawley and honour his legacy through the Danny Frawley Centre ahead of the third annual Spud's Game: A Match for Mental Health.
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Draft Day! Garry and Tim select their Spud's Game sides
Spud's Game Curtain Raiser coaches Garry Lyon and Tim Watson draft their sides for next Friday's star-studded game at Marvel Stadium.
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Hamish McLachlan reflects on his friendship with Spud
Hamish McLachlan shares how his great relationship with Spud changed his life, and how he knows the Danny Frawley Centre will do the same for others. Early intervention saves lives. Help honour Spud's legacy - donate today at Movember.com/Spud
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It has since dawned on me that day symbolises what the Time 2 Talk: Spud’s Game is really all about. It’s got to encourage both men and women out there that are suffering in silence to stop and seek out help.
It has to break down the age-old message that it’s a sign of weakness to openly talk about your feelings.
We have to get better at it.
