World Footy News

The Australian Rules footballing world has reacted with shock and also support for Hawthorn’s star forward, Jarryd Roughead. After having had a melanoma removed from his lip during the 2015 season, Roughead returned to the field. But this season he has been struck down by knee surgery, and this week during a routine check the melanoma has returned. Roughead’s playing future is now in doubt until the results of a biopsy determine the next course of action.

 

It is rare that a player has to go through such a public health scare during their playing career. But there is an enormous groundswell of support for the star Hawk.

 

 

World Footy News joins with those sending Jarryd and those close to him messages of best wishes, concern and support.

 

On the website www.afl.com.au the following details are part of a story on Roughead’s situation.

 

The four-time premiership player had a melanoma removed from his lip midway through last year and missed two games.

 

"On a regular basis, he has to go and have a full body scan. He's had one previous and everything was all clear," Fagan said.

 

"This time around, there are a few spots of cancer."

 

Fagan said an early detection was a positive, with Roughead's health the only concern for the Hawks.

 

"His long-term playing future is very much secondary to that, and is not even a consideration at this point in time," he said.

 

"This is a private medical matter and we would ask everyone to respect Jarryd and his family’s request for privacy during this time."

 

Roughead joined Hawthorn through the 2004 National Draft and has played 231 games for 491 goals. He has played in four premierships (2008, 2013, 2014, 2015), is twice All-Australian (2013, 2014) and won the AFL’s Coleman Medal for goalkicking in 2013 in a highly decorated AFL career.

 

 

Good luck and best wishes, Jarryd.

 

Photo: Hawthorn Football Club