The Melbourne Storm are launching their first mental health round this Sunday at AAMI Park in partnership with Beyond Blue and AIA.

Melbourne Storm chief executive Justin Rodski told 3AW Breakfast hosts Ross and Russel they wanted to encourage tough conversations around mental health.

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“This is about encouraging men to get out there and speak about their feelings and don’t feel like there is any stigma around that,” Mr Rodski said.

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