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Important update on 1476AM"My beautiful boy": Hollands' dad's heartfelt message amid son's struggles
SEN • April 21st, 2026 12:32 pm
Elijah Hollands' father has posted a heart warming message to his son, vowing to "lift him up until he is restored in full" as he navigates ongoing mental health struggles.
Ben Hollands took to Instagram on Tuesday morning, hours after his son was admitted to hospital.
"This is my beautiful boy," the former Tiger wrote in a caption alongside a photo of his son in Carlton colours.
"For anyone in the midst of healing…
"You are loved. You have a unique and defined purpose. You are seen whole.
"I know who my son is — and I will lift him up until he is restored in full.
"For those supporting someone who is struggling: encourage them, affirm them, and love them.
"Go to them, remind them of who they truly are."
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Hollands, who plays alongside his brother Ollie at Carlton, suffered what the club described as a "mental health episode" at the MCG on Thursday night in his side's clash against Collingwood.
Hollands was "shattered" with his performance against the Magpies, according to coach Michael Voss who has asked for sensitivity in the media's handling of the fallout from the Round 6 defeat.
The 23-year-old finished the game with just one disposal from 60 per cent game time and there were immediate concerns for his welfare after vision of him behaving in an erratic manner during the match started circulating on social media.
The club has asked for Hollands' privacy to be respected.
