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Adam Saad on sport, religion and family

AFL player Adam Saad talks sport, religion and family.

27·01·2022

We all want to make our dreams come true, right?

For Carlton defender Adam Saad, achieving his dream of becoming an AFL player was God’s plan – but it also took a lot of determination and hard work on his part.

In this video, join Adam as he visits the mosque, hits the gym and kicks the footy before meeting up with relatives. 

Adam talks about his experience in the AFL, offers advice and shares how he gives back to the community through the Adam Saad Pathways program for aspiring footy players.

Along the way, see how family and faith keep Adam’s busy days in balance. 

He says: “You can’t just think about footy every single day, 24/7. Religion is my way of life and it brings perspective.”

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