West Coast Eagles star Jeremy McGovern was pressured to spend the night time in hospital following a brutal conflict that left him with damaged ribs.
McGovern was subbed out of West Coast’s conflict with Geelong on Saturday after a second-quarter collision with Cats ahead Jeremy Cameron.
The collision left the four-time All-Australian backman on all fours on the turf earlier than he was assisted off the bottom by the Eagles’ medical workers.
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West Coast confirmed in an announcement that the 30-year-old had spent the night time in Royal Perth Hospital following the incident.
“McGovern is receiving the very best care and is in a steady situation,” the assertion learn.
“He’s unable to obtain guests however is predicted to be launched from hospital tomorrow.
“The membership requests privateness for Jeremy at the moment and can make no additional assertion till extra particulars turn into accessible.”
McGovern has historical past with rib accidents having famously performed with damaged ribs within the Eagles’ victorious 2018 grand last.
He has made 10 appearances in 2021, averaging 16.4 disposals and 6.7 marks per recreation.
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