Clubs, officials, players and media figures have taken to Twitter to support Hawthorn forward Jarryd Roughead following the awful news that he has suffered a recurrence of the skin cancer which he was treated for last year.
One of the competition’s most universally loved figures, Roughead’s diagnosis was described as ‘extremely serious’ by teammate Jordan Lewis on AFL 360 on Tuesday night.
Echoing thoughts of the footy universe in wishing Jarryd Roughead the best in his treatment. A player who reeks of modest decency.
— Jake Niall (@JakeNiallFOX) May 17, 2016
Get well Roughie! @jr3502 — Mitch Clark (@mitchjclark) May 17, 2016
The thoughts of the AFL Commission, Executive and all staff are with Jarryd Roughead and his family. Wishing him a full and speedy recovery.
— AFL House (@AFL_House) May 17, 2016
I love @jr3502 (Jarryd Roughead) Please send him positive messages with his melanoma battle ?? — Shane Crawford (@SCrawf9) May 17, 2016
Puts life in perspective mate & footy is secondary right now- wish Jarryd Roughead the best @HawthornFC @7Sport https://t.co/nlBiwEgjSK
— Jim Wilson (@JimWilsonTV) May 17, 2016
Good luck @jr3502 Roughy. #champion — Dave Hughes (@DHughesy) May 18, 2016
Sending our best wishes to Roughy & @HawthornFC
Get well, Champ. #TheWestIsUnited pic.twitter.com/AVfGGdF2HD
— West Coast Eagles (@WestCoastEagles) May 17, 2016
Great campaign on @3AW693 this morn to get fans behind @jr3502 on Fri night. People like Roughy make our game what it is. #champion — Shane McInnes (@shanemcinnes) May 18, 2016
Haven’t had a chance till now to wish @jr3502 all the best in his recovery. Champion player and champion bloke, too. Get well soon Roughy!
— Rohan Connolly (@rohan_connolly) May 17, 2016
Not always wise to wade into comments section but this is genuinely touching. 100s more like these #Roughy pic.twitter.com/A1sJF9Qrik — Al Paton (@al_superfooty) May 17, 2016
Prayers &thoughts @jr3502 you are loved by all. #Roughy @HawthornFC well spoken @JordanLewisO3 a great mate #AFL360 pic.twitter.com/wk5MIte56Y
— CandC (@chadandcarla) May 17, 2016
Roughead not only a glorious player, but one of the nicest, funniest and genuine people you could ever meet. Everyone is behind you, Rough. — Sam McClure (@sam_mcclure) May 17, 2016
Thinking of big Roughy! @jr3502 One of the best blokes in football!! #fingerscrossed
— steve johnson (@Steviejohnson20) May 17, 2016
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