AFL star Brock McLean reveals how he would make himself throw up during battle with bulimia
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AFL star Brock McLean reveals how he would make himself throw up during battle with bulimia

Daily Mail  

Former AFL star Brock McLean has revealed his inner-demons after battling bulimia for much of his storied career. McLean often forced himself to throw up after treating himself to some chocolate or lollies, and was 'barely was eating anything' at the height of his career to meet club-imposed weight expectations. Brock McLean battled bulimia for 'three to four years' during his storied AFL career 'It is also a misconception because players are making hundreds of thousands of dollars, they are not susceptible to depression. The former Carlton and Melbourne midfielder often used to punish himself by throwing up soon after eating chocolate or lollies The ABC show also featured insight from 2005 Sydney Swans premiership winner Jude Bolton and ex-rugby league stars Willie Mason, Ian Roberts and Dean Widders.

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