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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.
Perth Now
03-05-2025
- Sport
- Perth Now
McGovern subbed after copping heavy knock
Teammates check on Jeremy McGovern of the Eagles after a collision with Harrison Petty. Credit: Paul Kane / Getty Images Jake Santa Maria The West Australian West Coast's hopes of achieving their first win of the season have taken a huge blow after the veteran defender was subbed out with concussion. McGovern came off worse for wear after he was pushed into a marking contest by Melbourne's Jake Melksham and into Harrison Petty in the second quarter of their clash at Optus Stadium. The star Eagle managed to play out the rest of the quarter but did not return from the rooms after half time and was subbed out for Tom Cole. It will mean he will also miss next week's clash at the MCG next week against Richmoind. MORE TO COME
