The playing future of West Coast Eagles Great Jeremy McGovern is in doubt, after the club has revealed that he will consult the AFF concussion panel after “continuous symptoms” after a knock against Melbourne on 3 May.
McGovern, 33, was hit by Jake Melbourne by Jake Melkham in a marking match by Jake Melkham in the second quarter of the round, so that he has a cannon in the back of Demon Harrison Petty.
McGovern stem from the Dazed Impact, but played a few minutes before he was immersed and placed in the “concussion protocols” of the competition, and ruled him for the next game.
He has missed the last two games of the club, against Richmond and St Kilda, but there was hope that he would be ready to resume Adelaide this weekend.
On Tuesday afternoon, however, the Eagles revealed that the 197-game defender would consult the AFTs Concussion experts.
Jeremy McGovern had countless beats on his head during his shimmering career. ((AAP -Image: Richard Wainwright))
“The health and well -being of Jeremy is our first priority, and he is currently not advanced by the concussion protocols for continuous symptoms,” said general manager Football Gavin Bell today.
“Jeremy has had several concussion about his career, which adds complexity to his situation and his recovery.
“Our club practitioners, in combination with the Afl CHIRAL Officer, have recommended the reference to the AFL -brain shudding panel to help a safe way forward in the interest of his current and future well -being.
“We are waiting for a date for the panel to convene and assess Jeremy, and there are various results that can result from their report.
“This can include personalized treatment or rehabilitation plans, an extension of the return-to-play time frame, recommendations for further tests or specialist references or pension on medical grounds.”
The fears of former teammate
In the aftermath of the incident, McGovern’s Premiership -Teammate Will Schofield told Perth Radio Station 6PR that he feared that the injury could be serious.
“I think this could be a much bigger story with its history of concussion than just a week off for GOV [McGovern]”Schaofield said on May 10.
“I don’t think this is just a normal one week of concussion, and go back there.
“I think they take it very seriously internally, and it can be a longer time in the game, if not completely.”
McGovern has played 197 games for the West Coast Eagles since he was taken into the Rookie Draft 2011.
He played famous in the Eagles 2018 Premiership Success, even though he was seriously injured the week before against Melbourne in the provisional final.
McGovern later revealed that he had suffered torn slanted (belly) muscles and needed six painkeling injections on the game day to take his place in the side.
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