My Story
“Being proud of who you are and where you come from is powerful. It’s what makes us strong.”
Football life
Eddie played 350 games of professional Australian Rules Football in a career that lasted 17 years across two clubs – Carlton and Adelaide.
He’s an Aboriginal man with connections to the Gubrun People of the Kalgoorlie Goldfields and the Wirangu Kokatha People of the Far-West Coast of South Australia.
He’s also a dad to five – Lewis, Billy, Alice, Maggie, and Sonny – and partner to Anna Scullie.
Life After Football
Since retiring from footy, Eddie has taken on a range of roles. He contributed to Geelong Football Club’s 2022 premiership success as a development coach and is a media presenter for Fox Footy. Beyond the screen, Eddie also lends his insights as a consultant and guest speaker, helping organisations navigate important cultural conversations.
Eddie is passionate about working with organisations to create culturally safe spaces for Aboriginal people to live, work and learn; while making opportunities for Aboriginal youth to thrive in education and sport.
His major partner is Coles Supermarkets, a partnership that continues to champion these causes.