Early-exiting Magpies star player Dayne Beams has for the first time spoken out about his severe battle with addiction. Beams is currently involved in talks regarding the possibility of an agreement that will see him walk away from the sport and from Collingwood with 2 more years remaining on his contract with the Pies. He has cited his mental well-being as the reason for his request for an early departure.
Beams this week told a popular podcast how he had following the death of his father suffered a complete breakdown. After a protracted battle with cancer, Beams father passed away about two years ago in 2018.
The 30-year-old, who spoke of his battle with addictions to prescription pain killers and gambling, in 2014 moved to the Lions in order to be closer to his ailing father. His father’s passing left him broken and confused ahead of what was set to be a landmark 150th game against Port Adelaide. His battle with addiction only grew worse from that point onwards, said Beam, along with the general state of his mental health.
Beam remembers having initially considered his addiction a great coping mechanism – and something actually helping him cope. He says he now realises that his addiction had in fact been the worst thing for him and that he could have resorted to approaching his pain in a much more positive way than what he ended up doing back then.
Now, on the eve of his departure, Beams says he’s finally ready to face his mental health demons. He says he’ll forever remain a fan of the Magpies.
| # | Site | Bonus | Bet | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  | Ladbrokes |  | 5/5 | 100% Match up to $250 | Bet now Review |
| 2 |  | Palmerbet | | 4.9/5 | 100% Match Bonus | Bet now |
| 3 |  | Picklebet | | 4.8/5 | Login to see promotions | Bet now |
More About Fred Johnson
Fred Johnson is an avid sports betting enthusiast and a qualified journalist. He discovered online betting while at college, and it piqued his interest. Fred has found a way to combine his love of sports and betting with his journalism career, and he always has his finger on the pulse of what’s happening in every arena. He’s not only keen on sports of all kinds, he is set on providing readers with an unbalanced, unbiased view of what’s going on in the world. He’s a valuable member of the australianbettingsites.org team, and brings a wealth of expertise to the table.
View Posts - Visit WebsiteYou May Also Like:
AFL To Conduct Review Of Medical Expert
The AFL this week confirmed it will soon launch an independent review of the work and research of concussion specialist doctor Paul McCrory. The specialist for many years diagnosed as ….
Bulldogs’ Josh Dunkley Experiencing The Worst Luck
After finally returning to the team after his shoulder reconstruction surgery, Bulldogs’ Josh Dunkley is once again facing adversity. He is now stuck in isolation for 14 days. He is ….
Fremantle Fans Honour 14-Year-Old Milli
During Thursday night’s game, Fremantle fans joined forces to pay tribute to superfan Milli Lucas who lost her battle with cancer earlier this year. In the 14th minute of the ….
Tough Guy Lachie Neale Plays On
During their game against Geelong this week, the Lions thought the worst when Lachie Neale was brought to his knees following a shoulder injury. He left the field after falling ….
Harry McKay Back With Carlton
Carlton’s forward Harry McKay has reaffirmed his commitment to the club by re-signing for the next two years. He hopes that during this time, the club will be able to ….