AFL. (Photo: AFL Photos) (Photo: AFL Photos) Dyson Heppell will head into the 2020 season with a new look and also confidence he is edging closer to a return to full fitness after his foot injury.
"I'd love to play in that. "It's tracking really well. We'll play it by ear on how it's tracking, but it would be nice to get at least one hitout in before the start of the season and see how we go. “On behalf of everyone at the Bombers, my thoughts are currently with all those who have been affected by the bushfire crisis.The Bombers captain concluded Friday’s training session by having his head shaved, and in the process raised $291,000 for Wildlife Victoria and the Gippsland Emergency Relief Fund.When quizzed about the AFL’s upcoming State of Origin clash to raise funds for bushfire charities, Heppell said he doubts he’d be fit.Don't miss the latest sports news!“I’d also like to acknowledge the firefighters, volunteers and emergency service workers who are putting their own lives on the line.”“My best mate was in Mallacoota at the time [of the fires] with family and I caught up with him, he took the Navy ship back and just hearing some of the stories from him was heartbreaking,” he shared.“I’m still tacking along with my rehab at the moment so probably wouldn’t get up for it anyway, but it’s an amazing initiative and I reckon all the best players from every team in the competition will get around it.”Heppell said knowing his best mate had to be evacuated on a Navy ship from Mallacoota just further inspired him to help where he could.Essendon skipper Dyson Heppell has lost his trademark locks for a good cause, and raised almost $300,000 for those affected by the devastating bushfires.“I’d love to play in that. Heppell said he would put his hand up for selection for the Victorian line-up against the All Stars but was unlikely to be fit by then anyway.Watch vision from today's captain's run at RACV Royal Pines on the Gold Coast.…As Essendon returned to pre-season training on Friday, the Bombers skipper concluded the session by shaving off his famed dreadlocks to raise money for Wildlife Victoria and the Gippsland Emergency Relief Fund after the bushfires that have ravaged communities in recent months.Dyson Heppell will head into the 2020 season with a new look and confidence in his fitness.Heppell wasn't the only big name sidelined as Essendon players came back from their Christmas break on Friday. Essendon captain Dyson Heppell gets his famous hair cut off. 3,014 likes. 0:46. The Bombers captain concluded Friday’s training session by having his head shaved, and in the process raised $291,000 for Wildlife Victoria and the Gippsland Emergency Relief Fund. DYSON Heppell will head into the 2020 season with a new look and also confidence he is edging closer to a return to full fitness after his foot injury. We already knew Dyson Heppell was one of the nicest guys in the AFL. "Heppell's fundraising effort overshadowed all, however, and he said the bushfires had been especially devastating given his links to the Gippsland region in Victoria. It's a new year, new look for Dyson Heppell, who shaved off his famed locks on Friday to raise funds for bushfire victims By Callum Twomey on Dyson Heppell shaved his famed dreadlocks off for charity. Picture: Getty Images. *DYSON HEPPELL APPRECIATION PAGE* Keeping you updated with all things Dyson! Dear @BobandAndySEN, Dyson Heppell should not have had his haircut, look what happened to Goliath, also Collingwood player Daisy Thomas, he had a haircut and stopped being a blonde, thus Carlton missed out on his best play Braden Ingram () Scans reveal its a broken ankle for Dyson Heppell.