Buddy out of final - has "mental health" issue

The more cynical among would say he’s just had another strike…

http://www.heraldsun.com.au/news/lance-franklin-to-miss-sydneys-final-clash-against-fremantle/story-e6frf7jo-1227517767364

THE Sydney Swans have been dealt a massive finals blow, with star forward Lance Franklin to miss Saturday’s clash with Fremantle due to illness.

The Swans said Franklin is currently being treated for an ongoing mental health condition.

General Manager of Football Tom Harley said the club’s top priority was for Franklin’s wellbeing.

“Our first priority is looking after Lance’s health,” Harley said.

“Lance has been open with the club about his condition and while we consider it a private medical matter, he is aware he has our full support.

“The time frame on his return is unclear at this stage. He will certainly miss this week’s match and we will continue to monitor his condition.”

Swans coach John Longmire said Franklin had been dealing with the issue for a while but it was “very private”. He said the former Hawk was getting the best possible care.

“It is an issue in sport, it is an issue in the AFL and it is an issue in the community,” he said.

“He wants people to know about it and understand what he is going through. It is serious but treatable.

“This is very common across society and across professional sport. Whilst it’s a very personal issue, there’s plenty of people who deal with it and are able to be very successful.

“Most importantly, he is getting the right assistance. We consider those mental health issues very seriously. It does not discriminate as far as an 18-year-old who comes from interstate or one of the best players int he game. A lot of people deal wth it and are able to be very successful. “

Co-captain Jarrad McVeigh said the news came as a shock to the players.

“Obviously, it is a shock to a lot of the boys. Bud is in a place where he can get the best support at the moment,” he said.

“We talk about it as a group and we support it. That’s all we can do. It’s a private matter and one you don’t know too much about.”

depression?

Hay, Thompson and now Franklin.
All traded by Hawthorn for first round picks.
Throw in Lance Picioane and you have to wonder if it’s something to do with the club.
All suffering from mental health issues.

Putting “mental health” in scare quotes was the right move for this thread title.

The more cynical among would say he's just had another strike...........
Well then call me Ol' Cynical Simmo41
The more cynical among would say he's just had another strike...........

http://www.heraldsun.com.au/news/lance-franklin-to-miss-sydneys-final-clash-against-fremantle/story-e6frf7jo-1227517767364

THE Sydney Swans have been dealt a massive finals blow, with star forward Lance Franklin to miss Saturday’s clash with Fremantle due to illness.

The Swans said Franklin is currently being treated for an ongoing mental health condition.

General Manager of Football Tom Harley said the club’s top priority was for Franklin’s wellbeing.

“Our first priority is looking after Lance’s health,” Harley said.

“Lance has been open with the club about his condition and while we consider it a private medical matter, he is aware he has our full support.

“The time frame on his return is unclear at this stage. He will certainly miss this week’s match and we will continue to monitor his condition.”

Swans coach John Longmire said Franklin had been dealing with the issue for a while but it was “very private”. He said the former Hawk was getting the best possible care.

“It is an issue in sport, it is an issue in the AFL and it is an issue in the community,” he said.

“He wants people to know about it and understand what he is going through. It is serious but treatable.

“This is very common across society and across professional sport. Whilst it’s a very personal issue, there’s plenty of people who deal with it and are able to be very successful.

“Most importantly, he is getting the right assistance. We consider those mental health issues very seriously. It does not discriminate as far as an 18-year-old who comes from interstate or one of the best players int he game. A lot of people deal wth it and are able to be very successful. “

Co-captain Jarrad McVeigh said the news came as a shock to the players.

“Obviously, it is a shock to a lot of the boys. Bud is in a place where he can get the best support at the moment,” he said.

“We talk about it as a group and we support it. That’s all we can do. It’s a private matter and one you don’t know too much about.”

Like who? Out yourselves you arseholes.

Too skeptical to suggest he has his 3rd strike?

As if he’d only be on three.
He’d be close to 7 or 8, wouldn’t he?

‘Franklin Overwhelmed by Habit’ isn’t a headline the Swans or AFL would want to see.
This version is much more palatable.

Lol at the 10 year deal.

Drug issues are often a symptom of mental illness anyway.

I genuinely hope he’s ok, because he wouldn’t be missing a final if this was minor.

Yeah ross I’ll put my hand up. However it isn’t borne from disdain for Franklin, it is a jaded view of the sport and how the administration very carefully stage manages everything to the point of outright lies.

That’s no good.

Yeah ross I'll put my hand up. However it isn't borne from disdain for Franklin, it is a jaded view of the sport and how the administration very carefully stage manages everything to the point of outright lies.

Agree 100%, it is why I jumped to the same conclusion as well.

How recently did the Swans have a go at the AFL?

Earlier today.

It’s just impossible to take this at face value.

How recently did the Swans have a go at the AFL?

Would it be better for them to come out and say it was a 3rd strike and targeted by AFL or cover it like this (assuming it is being covered up of course)

How recently did the Swans have a go at the AFL?

Would it be better for them to come out and say it was a 3rd strike and targeted by AFL or cover it like this (assuming it is being covered up of course)

Nah cos they’ve got Buddy for 8-9 more years, if it was closer to the end of that, maybe!

Fitzpatrick be all like “It’d be a shame if a certain player had another strike, Richard”

Drug issues are often a symptom of mental illness anyway.

I genuinely hope he’s ok, because he wouldn’t be missing a final if this was minor.


It’s often a secondary symptom Like self medicating in secret rather than bringing it out into open.

LOL at all the mouth breathers who can totally accept that the AFL would cover up a systematic doping regime by tipping us off but think there’s absolutely no way the AFL would cover up one of it’s marquee players with a drug problem.

“mouth breathers”?