Geelong

[Ozza]

Re: Geelong

Anyone else surprised that Stephen Wells has been stood down by Geelong?

Pay cut for sure but I would imagine a list manager would be a required position with the pay cuts, a likely substantial cull of the playing list and a reduced salary cap.

They've opened the door for some other club to chase after Wells

What I found surprising also is that they are NOT one of the clubs self funding during the pandemic. Staggering to me that Geelong, with all of the state and federal government support with their stadium and the huge numbers they make at each and every home game at Kardinia Park, and the huge success they've had in the last 15 years - are not absolutely flush with cash.

[Bornadog]

Re: Geelong

What I found surprising also is that they are NOT one of the clubs self funding during the pandemic. Staggering to me that Geelong, with all of the state and federal government support with their stadium and the huge numbers they make at each and every home game at Kardinia Park, and the huge success they've had in the last 15 years - are not absolutely flush with cash.

I think they still had to pay something for the Stadium, so are in debt.

[GVGjr]

Re: Geelong

It's been reported that Jack Steven went to hospital early this morning with a stab wound

Geelong star Jack Steven remains in hospital after being admitted overnight after receiving a wound to his chest region.

Victoria Police are investigating the matter with the club releasing a statement on Sunday morning.

“The club is aware that Jack Steven was injured in an incident last night,” the statement read.

“Jack is in hospital and recovering. The club’s concern is for Jack’s health and well being.

“The matter has been referred to police and until their investigations are completed the club will not be in position to offer further comment.”

AFL newsbreaker Damian Barrett provided further information surrounding the incident on Channel 9’s Sunday Footy Show when news of the incident came to light.

“Jack Steven presented himself to hospital at 1am this morning (Sunday) in Melbourne,” Barrett said.

“He did so on the back of receiving a wound to his chest region which we believe was inflicted by a sharp instrument. The club is aware of it, the police are investigating.”

[Happy Days]

Re: Geelong

Wow. I feel like you really have to go out of your way to get stabbed at the moment too.

[GVGjr]

Re: Geelong

Wow. I feel like you really have to go out of your way to get stabbed at the moment too.

Yes, it seems out of the boundaries of the new normal
Did I hear he was in a Melbourne hospital?

[jeemak]

Re: Geelong

Wow. I feel like you really have to go out of your way to get stabbed at the moment too.

I wonder if it was self inflicted or whether someone else has done it to him.

[GVGjr]

Re: Geelong

I wonder if it was self inflicted or whether someone else has done it to him.

The initial reports said he had been assaulted but they don't seem to have progressed from there
He has had a rough trot of late with his mental health challenges so hopefully he will pull though this safely

[GVGjr]

Re: Geelong

It's being report that Jack Steven isn't cooperating with Police inquiries adding further intrigue to this story

[SonofScray]

Re: Geelong

I wonder if it was self inflicted or whether someone else has done it to him.

Likely. Reads very similar to a handful of instances I've been involved with over the years.

[Topdog]

Re: Geelong

If I read between the lines here .....
From Gary Lyon

“He’s got issues, Jack, obviously that he’s still dealing with. The issues have been documented. He’s had mental health issues as well.

“He’s wanted to get back to family for all the reasons that have been spoken about. I don’t think his move to Geelong has just wiped out all those things that have been challenging him.

“I don’t think you can apply ‘flawless’ to his lifestyle outside (of the football club). Clearly the challenges are there, and clearly Geelong will continue to support him.”

[Mofra]

Re: Geelong

"The issues have been documented. He’s had mental health issues as well."

Very intriuging that the issues are not just being included with the 'mental health' card.

[GVGjr]

Re: Geelong

From 9 news

The circumstances surrounding the stabbing of Geelong midfielder Jack Steven remain murky after the star's admission to hospital with a stab wound to the chest.

The club confirmed Steven was recovering in hospital on Sunday but officials still haven't been able to ascertain what led to the shock incident.

According to The Herald Sun, an intoxicated Steven was unable to shed any light on the matter when visited by police.

It's understood Steven twice refused to tell investigators who was responsible for the stabbing.

Even though the injury isn't believed to be serious, Geelong is concerned about the star because of a serious battle with mental illness over recent years.

The incident on Saturday night was referred to police by hospital staff after the Cats player checked-in for medical attention.

"Stonnington Crime Investigation Unit detectives are investigating after a 30-year-old Lorne man presented at a Melbourne hospital overnight with a non-life-threatening injury," a Victoria Police spokesperson said.

"Detectives are investigating the circumstances surrounding the incident and hope to speak to the victim again later today."

The Cats earlier on Sunday released a statement confirming an incident had taken place.

"Jack is in hospital and recovering. The club's concern is for Jack's health and well being," a Geelong spokesman said.

"The matter has been referred to police and until their investigations are completed the club will not be in position to offer further comment."

Former Geelong captain Cameron Ling, who skippered the club to the 2011 premiership, told ABC Radio: "The injury is certainly serious but not life threatening which is good news.

"But a really serious incident that Jack's been involved in and we hope he's OK.

"At his best he is a wonderful footballer, and he came to the Cats looking for a change of scenery to reinvigorate his love of the game.

"He was excited about what the season held for him. We don't know many details other than that footy is the furthest thing from his and his family's mind."

The 30-year-old Steven was traded to the Cats last October after a decorated 183-game career with St Kilda, where he won four best-and-fairest awards.

[comrade]

Re: Geelong

Lachie Hunter now rapidly falling down the leaderboard for footy related iso ****ups.

[Bornadog]

Re: Geelong

Lachie Hunter now rapidly falling down the leaderboard for footy related iso ****ups.

Lachie has been hard at work training together with Easton. Woody has taken him under his wing.