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Concussions Could Force Eagles Premiership Star to Retire
- Jeremy McGovern, a 33-year-old West Coast Eagles defender, faces an AFL concussion panel assessment after ongoing symptoms from a May 3 head knock.
- McGovern’s prolonged concussion symptoms and multiple past head injuries prompted club doctors and the AFL Chief Medical Officer to refer him to the panel for safety evaluation.
- The AFL concussion panel may recommend treatment, further tests, an extended return-to-play timeframe, or retirement depending on their findings about McGovern’s health risks.
- McGovern is a five-time All-Australian and reigning club best and fairest with 197 games, while peers and officials stress health is paramount despite the potential impact on his career.
- If the panel advises medical retirement, McGovern would join several recent AFL players whose careers ended due to concussion, highlighting increasing player welfare focus in the sport.
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Concussion casts shadow on playing future of Eagles great McGovern
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.
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Albany AdvertiserMcGovern to front concussion panel, playing future uncertain
The future of Eagles star Jeremy McGovern hangs in the balance, with the defender set to go before the AFL concussion panel amid ongoing symptoms linked to his head knock from almost three weeks ago.
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