Shaped by Trent Cotchin

Glenn Manton on Setbacks, Purpose & Starting Again

Shaped by Trent Cotchin

Show Notes

[Watch the episode here] In this episode of Shaped, Trent sits down with iconic 90’s AFL footballer Glenn Manton for a powerful conversation about resilience, reinvention, and finding purpose beyond football.

From growing up facing adversity and a near-tragic childhood accident, to becoming one of the most recognisable personalities of AFL through his time at Carlton and Essendon, Glenn reflects on the moments and people that shaped him both on and off the field.

This episode dives into identity, overcoming setbacks, mental resilience, and what it means to live authentically after elite sport. Glenn opens up on the highs and lows of his AFL journey, the lessons he learned through struggle, and why mentoring young people has become such an important part of his life today.

A raw and inspiring conversation about growth, purpose, second chances, and using your experiences to help others.

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