Eddie Betts

Eddie Betts played 350 games of professional Australian Rules football in a career that lasted 17-years across two clubs – Carlton & Adelaide. Eddie is passionate about working with organisations to create culturally safe spaces for Mob to live, work and learn, while making opportunities for Aboriginal youth to thrive in education and sport.

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Eddie played 350 games of professional Australian Rules football in a career that lasted 17-years across two clubs – Carlton & Adelaide.

An Aboriginal man with connections to the Gubrun People of the Kalgoorlie Goldfields and Wirangu/Kokatha People of the Far-West Coast of South Australia.

Eddie is a Father of 5 children – Lewis, Billy, Alice, Maggie & Sonny, partner to Anna Scullie.

Since Eddie’s retirement from Football, he has immersed himself in a variety of roles. Eddie worked with Geelong Football Club in a development coaching role, playing a part in their 2022 premiership success. Eddie is a media presenter on Fox Footy and also provides consultation and guest speaking services for organisations.

Eddie is passionate about working with organisations to create culturally safe spaces for Mob to live, work and learn, while making opportunities for Aboriginal youth to thrive in education and sport.


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