He is the AFL’s youngest Norm Smith Medal winner, and he’s set to be joined by his brother at the Lions. But off the field, Will Ashcroft is changing lives.
Add articles to your saved list and come back to them any time.Revelling in the aftermath of his historic grand final exploits, Will Ashcroft was asked if his rapid AFL ascent surprised him.
Rewind 15 months, when his debut season ended with a ruptured ACL, and the now 20-year-old admits he endured a harrowing mental battle.But whenever the enormity of his plight became overwhelming, he visited the Queensland Children’s Hospital. Will Ashcroft became the AFL’s youngest Norm Smith medallist when the Brisbane Lions defeated Sydney by 60 points this year.“I became really passionate about it once I did my ACL last year, it gave me a lot of perspective that it is greater than just myself and my inner circle,” he told this masthead.“You can get really caught up in your own stuff sometimes.
He has now put his signed grand final boots up for auction, with all proceeds going towards the cause. Bidding links can be found on his social media accounts and those of the foundation until November 15. But even with such a full schedule, he is salivating at the thought of a preseason return on November 25.
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