When widely-respected Bombers assistant coach Dale Tapping revealed he had been diagnosed with cancer earlier this year, it was news which not only rocked Essendon, but the wider AFL community.

In one of the more raw interviews, Andy McGrath chats with Tapping about his battle with Myeloma, a type of blood cancer.

Tapping delves into being diagnosed with the disease earlier this year, the gut-wrenching conversations with his family and how he balances working as a full-time coach while receiving weekly treatment.

For those looking for inspiration and an example of courage, Tapping's interview is not to be missed.

Listen to the episode below or via Spotify and Apple Podcasts.