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sont THE HOUSE OF wellness a VALS UNITED On the field they are fierce opponents, but NRL superstars James Tedesco and Daly Cherry-Evans are unified when it comes to supporting mental fitness charity Gotcha4Life tate against state, mate against mate S is the battle cry of State of Origin, but rival players James Tedesco and Daly Cherry-Evans are temporarily bucking sport allegiances to join forces for an important cause. ‘As ambassadors of mental fitness charity GotchaaLife, founded by Gus Worland, the NRL sportsmen are encouraging Australians to build their mental fitness, ‘open up about their feelings and support the foundation's ultimate goal of eliminating suicide. “I've been involved with Gotcha4Life for a few years now and in that time Gus and the team have created a positive space for players to open up, Sydney Roosters fullback James says. “It's really important to make those conversations part of everyday life, especially for professional athletes where there's still a lot of stigma around being open with your emotions” GotchadLife has partnered with the NRL since 2038, sharing the united vision of WORDS CHARLOTTE BRUNDRETT strengthening positive mental wellbeing in sport through the NRL's mental fitness program State of Mind and GotchadLife’s mental fitness programs delivered to grass roots clubs all around the country. “These athletes are gladiators on the field, but they're also human beings” Gus says. “Just like us, they experience all of the emotions, have their ups and downs, and all the same vulnerabilities everyday Australians go through and it’s important to realise that” Considered one of the most widely watched annual sporting events in the country, the State of Origin’s best-of-three series will culminate with the final game in Sydney on July 12. “Im very excited James and Daly have decided to band together to support Gotchaalife because in terms of Australian sports fans, especially for those hailing from Queensland and New South Wales, there's no bigger names that could get behind us’ Gus says The role of mateship is particularly important to Gus and it's also a major theme of GotchadLife While the players for the Blues and Maroons are used to being competitors, they've also formed a solid friendship through their work with the foundation. “Daly and | are good mates we've played for Australia together and even though we battle it out on the field, we've still got each other's backs outside of the game; James says. Considering the pair's rivalry as Blues and Maroons players. you'd think the MAKE A DIFFERENCE Show your support by making a life-changing donation to the Gotcha4Life Foundation, with every $40 funding a spot at a youth mental fitness workshop. grudge would get bigger as the years go on, but according to Daly they don't let the game come between them. “There are three games a year where welll absolutely do everything we can to beat the other team, but the overarching message is that it's just a game and there's, a bigger fight at hand, which is mental fitness” Manly Warringah Sea Eagles halfback Daly says. The pair also want to challenge outdated attitudes in the NRL and other sporting codes, particularly stigmas towards being vulnerable and open about your emotions "Arguably the biggest thing is safety and feeling confident about being in an environment free of judgement,’ Daly says. “There's still a stigma surrounding vulnerability and showing emotion, and the fear that you'll be teased by your friends for showing that side. GotchadLife is working to change that and hopefully destroy these stigmas in the process’ it's a given that physical fitness is the priority of professional athletes, but Gus and the Gotcha4Life team are also helping to make mental fitness and building emotional muscle a crucial part of the conversation. "Physical fitness is still a huge part of my preparation for games, but my mental fitness has become just as important because | know that without a clear head, without having balance in my life, | can't go out and perform to the best of my ability? Daly says. “It took me a while to understand that. but now that | do, | really embrace it” To learn more about building your mental fitness visit gotchaglife org Need someone to talk to? Lifeline: 13 11 14 or lifeline.org.au 10F 2 SIGNED INDIVIDUAL JERSEYS WORN BY DALY AND JAMES Simply tell us in 25 words or less why mates are so important to you. Competition entries open at 12.01am on June 11, 2023, and close at 1.59pm on June 25, 2023. Email your preferred team jersey, entry, name and contact details to [email protected] FROM LEFT: Daly Cherry-Evans and James Tedesco. Photography: Guy Bailey; Styling: Viva Vayspap
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