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ABC News
20-05-2025
- Health
- ABC News
West Coast Eagles star Jeremy McGovern to consult AFL concussion panel to address symptoms
The playing future of West Coast Eagles great Jeremy McGovern is in doubt, after the club revealed he will consult the AFL's concussion panel after "ongoing symptoms" following a knock against Melbourne on May 3. McGovern, 33, was nudged into a marking contest by Jake Melksham late in the second quarter of the Eagles' round eight loss to Melbourne, causing him to cannon into the back of Demon Harrison Petty. McGovern emerged from the impact dazed, but played on for a few minutes before being subbed out and placed into the league's "concussion protocols", ruling him out for the following game. He has missed the club's past two games, against Richmond and St Kilda, but there had been hope he would be ready to resume against Adelaide this weekend. However, on Tuesday afternoon the Eagles revealed the 197-game defender would consult the AFL's concussion experts. "Jeremy's health and wellbeing is our number one priority, and he has not currently advanced through the concussion protocols due to ongoing symptoms," General Manager Football Gavin Bell said today. "Jeremy has suffered multiple concussions over his career, which adds complexity to his situation and his recovery. "Our club doctors, in conjunction with the AFL Chief Medical Officer, have recommended referral to the AFL Concussion Panel to help inform a safe way forward in the interest of his current and future welfare. "We are awaiting a date for the panel to convene and assess Jeremy, and there are a range of outcomes that could result from their report. "These may include personalised treatment or rehabilitation plans, an extension of the return-to-play timeframe, recommendations for further tests or specialist referrals, or retirement on medical grounds." In the aftermath of the incident, McGovern's premiership teammate Will Schofield told Perth radio station 6PR he feared the injury could be serious. "I think that with his history of concussion, this could be a much bigger story than just a one week off for Gov [McGovern]," Schofield said on May 10. "I don't think this is just a normal one week off concussion, and get back out there. "I think they're taking it very seriously internally, and it could turn into longer time out of the game, if not out altogether." McGovern has played 197 games for the West Coast Eagles since being taken in the 2011 rookie draft. He famously played in the Eagles 2018 premiership success, despite being severely injured against Melbourne in the preliminary final the week before. McGovern later revealed he had suffered torn oblique (abdominal) muscles and required six painkilling injections on game day to take his place in the side.
The Guardian
20-05-2025
- Sport
- The Guardian
West Coast's Jeremy McGovern's immediate playing future in doubt due to concussions
West Coast defender Jeremy McGovern's immediate playing future is in doubt after the five-time All-Australian was referred to an AFL concussion panel for assessment after experiencing ongoing symptoms following a head knock. McGovern remains in concussion protocols and is unavailable for selection after a collision in a marking contest during the Eagles' round eight match against Melbourne on 3 May. The key defender has played 197 matches with the Eagles since his debut in 2014 but will now meet with an interdisciplinary group of experts to determine his playing future. 'Jeremy's health and wellbeing is our number one priority, and he has not currently advanced through the concussion protocols due to ongoing symptoms,' Eagles general manager of football Gavin Bell said. 'Jeremy has suffered multiple concussions over his career, which adds complexity to his situation and his recovery. Our club doctors, in conjunction with the AFL chief medical officer, have recommended referral to the AFL concussion panel to help inform a safe way forward in the interest of his current and future welfare.' McGovern was part of the Eagles' 2018 premiership side and earned four All-Australian blazers in consecutive years from 2016 to 2019, as well as another last year that cemented his place as one of the game's top defenders in recent times. But the 33-year-old has not played since being nudged into a marking contest by Demons forward Jake Melksham and colliding with Harrison Petty. Melksham marked the ball before a free kick was awarded to McGovern, and was cleared by the match review officer of any wrongdoing without having a case to answer. 'We are awaiting a date for the panel to convene and assess Jeremy, and there are a range of outcomes that could result from their report,' Bell said. Sign up to From the Pocket: AFL Weekly Jonathan Horn brings expert analysis on the week's biggest AFL stories after newsletter promotion 'These may include personalised treatment or rehabilitation plans, an extension of the return-to-play timeframe, recommendations for further tests or specialist referrals, or retirement on medical grounds.' The Eagles have already seen Luke Edwards, Brad Sheppard and Daniel Venables forced to retire early due to issues following multiple concussions. Collingwood's Nathan Murphy and Josh Carmichael, Melbourne's Angus Brayshaw and Western Bulldogs' Aiden O'Driscoll are others to have their careers cut short due to ongoing concussion symptoms in recent years.
Yahoo
06-02-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Area athletes set their futures with collegiate commitments
National Signing Day was once one of the biggest days on the college sports calendar, but NIL, early singing and the end to letters of intent have changed a lot about how college recruiting works. But it hasn't changed how many celebrate their collegiate choices. On Wednesday athletes from all across the 814 made their official commitments. Below is a list of area signees and their thoughts on their future homes. If you know someone we missed on Wednesday, please email sports@ Gavin Bell (Hollidaysburg) – Bloomsburg, FootballOn the opportunity to play in college: 'I was hoping since I was little that I would go to college, and this year, I mean, I just happened to get the chance and I'm very blessed.' Michael Cacciotti (Bishop Guilfoyle) – Mount Aloysius, BaseballOn choosing MAC: 'The coaching staff, coach Kime, he's a really good coach. He knows how to play some baseball. I just I picked it because it's close to home now, and I feel like it's a special place for me.' Alex Dixon (Bishop Guilfoyle) – Penn Tech, BaseballOn getting to play at the next level: 'It's a dream come true. I've wanted to play baseball at the college level since seventh grade, and after visiting Penn College for the first time, I knew that's where I wanted to be. So being able to announce it, it's amazing.' Hamilton Gates (Bishop Guilfoyle) – Slippery Rock, FootballOn making commitment: '(There were) a lot of question marks at the end of the season, really, what was going to happen? And I feel like it's a sigh of relief that we finally get to realize where all of us, all seven of us, are competing and (where) we get to continue our story. Bo Knows Commitment! No. 1 wrestling recruit Bo Bassett heading to Iowa Ava Geishauser (Bishop Guilfoyle) – Indiana University of Pennsylvania, SoccerOn continuing soccer career: 'It's kind of everything I've worked for, everything that my parents have helped me and supported me through. So just once it was finally over and I found somewhere where I felt like I fit in, It just was really rewarding to me.' Gavin Harrold (Penn Cambria) – Indiana University of Pennsylvania, FootballOn his high school career: 'The legacy we left was definitely amazing. I will never forget the relationships and the bonds that we've created throughout my four years here. And to go out like that was a great way to end it. What are you going?' Garrett Jasper (Clarion) – Clarion, Football Chase Kissell (Bishop Guilfoyle) – Shippensburg, FootballOn signing alongside teammates: 'It's pretty cool to be up here with Hamilton and Connor. Just be able to experience this with them is a really great feeling. We were a brotherhood all year and it's just cool to see everyone go their own ways after winning a state title, and I know everyone here is going to succeed at the colleges they're going to.' Connor McElheny (Bishop Guilfoyle) – Saint Francis, FootballOn choosing SFU: 'It's been it's been a staple for my whole life. It's been really close to me. Our team actually does do the camp with them over the summer. So I got to know a lot of the coaches really well. And I mean, I've been in stickling to get there and I'm glad that I am.' Isaac Miller (Hollidaysburg) – Saint Francis, GolfOn choosing Saint Francis: 'The coaches are very hands on, I'm definitely going to improve there. Their facilities are very nice for the area, and they play a lot of nice tournament venues and courses. Carson Nagle (Bald Eagle) – Lock Haven, FootballOn what he brings to Lock Haven: 'They're getting someone that is going to come in and compete every day. They're getting a guy who wants to win. (Who) is going to bring wins to that program. And they're going to get a guy who's going to come in and say, I'm going to be a leader right away. I'm going to start. Moral of the story is I'm going to start.' Trevor Rehm (Bishop Guilfoyle) – Nova Southeastern, Basketball Wyatt Spackman (Bald Eagle) – Lock Haven, Football Eric Ulery (Hollidaysburg) – Allegany College, BaseballOn choosing Allegany: 'I went down there to throw a bullpen for them, and their coaches made me feel like I was family right away. I went down there to practice with them, and meshed with the team really well. You could tell they were down there to play and they weren't messing around. And I really like that competition. It makes me work hard.' Paul Wedel (Hollidaysburg) – Saint Francis, FootballOn choosing between football and baseball: 'I was always in between baseball or football. And then I hurt my shoulder last summer and I had to get surgery, so that kind of sealed it for me, for football. And I'm happy that it happened because I'm with my decision. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
