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STAR Richmond recruit Chris Yarran has quit the club without playing a game for the Tigers.
Richmond has released Yarran from his contract, effective immediately, to deal with his mental health issues.
“Chris has found it difficult to meet the demands of AFL football given his personal issues,” football manager Neil Balme said.
“Ultimately it was agreed with Chris, and his management, that stepping away from the game is in the best interest of his long-term health and wellbeing.”
Yarran said he greatly appreciated the support of Richmond over the past 12 months.
“I am extremely grateful for the support Richmond has given me over the past year. I am deeply disappointed my ongoing health issues have not allowed me to repay the Club and its supporters,” Yarran said.
But the running half-back didn’t show up in a condition to play AFL footy and was immediately hit by injuries. Midway through the season he stepped away from the game to deal with personal issues.
He returned to training in recent weeks and said he had rediscovered the passion to play.
“There were times during the year when I doubted myself, doubted whether I would ever play again but I’m in a steady place now and I’m ready to start playing some good footy,” Yarran told the Herald Sun.
“My personal issues are taken care of and this is the best I’ve felt and looked for quite some time.”
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Richmond has released Yarran from his contract, effective immediately, to deal with his mental health issues.
“Chris has found it difficult to meet the demands of AFL football given his personal issues,” football manager Neil Balme said.
“Ultimately it was agreed with Chris, and his management, that stepping away from the game is in the best interest of his long-term health and wellbeing.”
Yarran said he greatly appreciated the support of Richmond over the past 12 months.
“I am extremely grateful for the support Richmond has given me over the past year. I am deeply disappointed my ongoing health issues have not allowed me to repay the Club and its supporters,” Yarran said.
But the running half-back didn’t show up in a condition to play AFL footy and was immediately hit by injuries. Midway through the season he stepped away from the game to deal with personal issues.
He returned to training in recent weeks and said he had rediscovered the passion to play.
“There were times during the year when I doubted myself, doubted whether I would ever play again but I’m in a steady place now and I’m ready to start playing some good footy,” Yarran told the Herald Sun.
“My personal issues are taken care of and this is the best I’ve felt and looked for quite some time.”
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