GWS Giants star Bobby Hill will be missing from the football field for a while after being diagnosed with testicular cancer.
GWS giants say Bobby Hill will not be “available indefinitely” after being diagnosed with testicular cancer.
The little striker will undergo surgery next week and move away from his football, the club said in a statement on Sunday, adding that a medical assessment after his recovery period will determine if any treatment is needed. additional.
Giants general manager Jason McCartney said: “Bobby and his family have our full support, as always, as they go through this period.
“Her health and well-being are our top priority and she will have the best medical care while undergoing surgery on Tuesday and beyond.
“There will be a period of time for it to recover before an additional medical evaluation to understand if additional steps are needed.
“Bobby is in a good mood and knows he has the support and love of the whole GIANTS family.”
Hill played Saturday in the Giants’ 14-point loss to Brisbane, making six touchdowns and scoring one goal.
The 22-year-old has played 41 games for the GWS since being selected in 2018.
Hill, whose contract expires later this year, asked Essendon for a change during the last offseason, but the Giants denied his request.
Carlton star Sam Docherty has returned to football emotionally this season, seven months after his second cancer diagnosis
The 28-year-old moved away from the game last August to begin 12 weeks of chemotherapy, describing his second diagnosis of cancer as a “curved ball.” He was first diagnosed in November 2020.
North Melbourne favorite Ben Cunnington is not available to play after undergoing chemotherapy after secondary cancer was discovered during a routine check-up in November.
The 30-year-old underwent successful surgery in July to remove a testicular tumor and missed seven games in the Kangaroos’ 2021 campaign, but the cancer returned.