Rumour Speculation, Rumours, Lies Thread 2025 - Part 2

[fossilllCrow]

Good to hear on SEN they said the rumours around Soligo are definitely false which is nice it’s been addressed

 

[Cyclonus]

Crows Instagram just posted that it's a heart issue.
EDIT: Irregular heartbeat.

 

[Cromulant]

Irregular heartbeat.

 

[cmndstab]

That's disappointing for Soligo. I'm not sure how that kind of issue plays out. Is it something that can be managed with time, or are we talking about potentially cutting his career short?

 

[Cromulant]

That's disappointing for Soligo. I'm not sure how that kind of issue plays out. Is it something that can be managed with time, or are we talking about potentially cutting his career short?

Can absolutely be managed.

Clearly its something he's developed over time, but its controllable.

 

[Peter Doherty]

All the best to Jake, fingers crossed this is something not serious. I don't really care about his availability at the moment, he needs to just focus on this.

 

[Drugs Are Bad Mackay?]

Are there any qualified doctors on here who can give us a run down of what this means?

 

[Cromulant]

Are there any qualified doctors on here who can give us a run down of what this means?

His heart beats irregularly.....

 

[jbanger]

Eat a big fat bag of dicks to all the Twitter flogs and their gambling puns.

 

[MRB37]

That's disappointing for Soligo. I'm not sure how that kind of issue plays out. Is it something that can be managed with time, or are we talking about potentially cutting his career short?

I had one for like 4 months and the cardiologist basically just said it was stress related as they couldn't ID any issues with the standard tests. Went away on its own and then haven't had another occurrence in like 5 years since.

It depends on what causes it though. If it was something like cardiomyopathy for example it might be manageable at his age, but he'd need to weigh up the pros/cons and obviously be advised best course of action by his doctor. Jared Butler in the NBA (well now Euro league I guess) is an example of someone who plays with the condition. My brother has that and he's not allowed to basically get his heart rate above anything that goes past a light jog. Ollie Wines plays with a heart arrhythmia issue. His is considered non-life threatening and he just has to sit out exercise if it starts acting up.

Basically it could go in any number of directions and we'll just have to wait and see and hope for the best.

 

[Slime Roy]

Our round 1 midfield is a wasteland

The Berry is RIPE!

 

[treeman]

That's just responding to speculation, nothing specific.

 

[Scorpus]

Are there any qualified doctors on here who can give us a run down of what this means?

Yes, I am a qualified doctor, and here is this original summary I just wrote all by myself using my knowledge

An irregular heartbeat (arrhythmia) is when your heart doesn’t beat in a steady rhythm. It may beat:

• Too fast
• Too slow
• Uneven or fluttering

A common type is Atrial fibrillation, where the heart’s upper chambers beat chaotically.

Symptoms can include dizziness, shortness of breath, or a fluttering feeling in your chest.

Some arrhythmias are harmless — others may need medical care .

For an AFL player (high-intensity endurance sport), the heart works very hard. Some arrhythmias are harmless and common in athletes (like occasional skipped beats). But others—such as Atrial fibrillation or certain dangerous ventricular arrhythmias—can:

• Reduce performance
• Cause dizziness or fainting
• Increase risk during intense exertion

Many elite athletes play safely with managed heart rhythm issues after medical clearance. However, serious arrhythmias may require treatment — and in rare cases, temporary or permanent removal from competition.

If you’re asking about a specific player or situation, I can explain more in context.

 

[FR0GGY]

Yes, I am a qualified doctor, and here is this original summary I just wrote all by myself using my knowledge

An irregular heartbeat (arrhythmia) is when your heart doesn’t beat in a steady rhythm. It may beat:

• Too fast
• Too slow
• Uneven or fluttering

A common type is Atrial fibrillation, where the heart’s upper chambers beat chaotically.

Symptoms can include dizziness, shortness of breath, or a fluttering feeling in your chest.

Some arrhythmias are harmless — others may need medical care .

For an AFL player (high-intensity endurance sport), the heart works very hard. Some arrhythmias are harmless and common in athletes (like occasional skipped beats). But others—such as Atrial fibrillation or certain dangerous ventricular arrhythmias—can:

• Reduce performance
• Cause dizziness or fainting
• Increase risk during intense exertion

Many elite athletes play safely with managed heart rhythm issues after medical clearance. However, serious arrhythmias may require treatment — and in rare cases, temporary or permanent removal from competition.

If you’re asking about a specific player or situation, I can explain more in context.

Specific player thanks

 

[Cromulant]

Does probably explain why he looked so gassed after 10 minutes on field.

Not too dissimilar to the back half of last year TBH.

Charlie Edwards surely a chance for a debut now.

 

[Crow till I die]

That's disappointing for Soligo. I'm not sure how that kind of issue plays out. Is it something that can be managed with time, or are we talking about potentially cutting his career short?

Is that where they use an electric shock to reset the rhythm of the heart?

Cardioversion - St Vincent's Heart Health

Information about cardioversion, including how to prepare and what happens during and after the procedure.

www.svhhearthealth.com.au

 

[Scorpus]

Specific player thanks

Yes — there are real AFL players who have dealt with irregular heartbeats or related heart rhythm issues. Here are some specific examples:

AFL Players With Irregular Heartbeat / Heart Rhythm Issues

• Ollie Wines (Port Adelaide)
Wines has experienced heart palpitations and an irregular rhythm during games more than once, and has been subbed out and checked by medical staff. It’s been diagnosed as an arrhythmia like atrial fibrillation in the past, and he’s returned to play after care and monitoring.

• Jake Soligo (Adelaide Crows)
Soligo was recently ruled out of a match due to an irregular heartbeat and has been cautious in training while being medically monitored.

• Dylan Roberton (St Kilda)
Roberton suffered an irregular heartbeat on-field, collapsed in a game, and ultimately missed an entire season while undergoing investigations and treatment for the condition.

• ● Nick Larkey
North Melbourne’s goalkicker underwent a minor procedure to treat recurring heart palpitations / supraventricular tachycardia, which is a type of arrhythmia.

What This Means for AFL Players

For elite athletes, an irregular heartbeat doesn’t automatically end a career — many return to play after monitoring, treatment, or procedures like ablation.

Clubs and medical teams take symptoms seriously, especially if the player experiences dizziness, palpitations, nausea, or is subbed off mid-game.

Severity varies widely — from short, manageable episodes to more serious conditions that require a break from play or intervention.

 

[Mutineer]

Yes — there are real AFL players who have dealt with irregular heartbeats or related heart rhythm issues. Here are some specific examples:

AFL Players With Irregular Heartbeat / Heart Rhythm Issues

• Ollie Wines (Port Adelaide)
Wines has experienced heart palpitations and an irregular rhythm during games more than once, and has been subbed out and checked by medical staff. It’s been diagnosed as an arrhythmia like atrial fibrillation in the past, and he’s returned to play after care and monitoring.

• Jake Soligo (Adelaide Crows)
Soligo was recently ruled out of a match due to an irregular heartbeat and has been cautious in training while being medically monitored.

• Dylan Roberton (St Kilda)
Roberton suffered an irregular heartbeat on-field, collapsed in a game, and ultimately missed an entire season while undergoing investigations and treatment for the condition.

• ● Nick Larkey
North Melbourne’s goalkicker underwent a minor procedure to treat recurring heart palpitations / supraventricular tachycardia, which is a type of arrhythmia.

What This Means for AFL Players

For elite athletes, an irregular heartbeat doesn’t automatically end a career — many return to play after monitoring, treatment, or procedures like ablation.

Clubs and medical teams take symptoms seriously, especially if the player experiences dizziness, palpitations, nausea, or is subbed off mid-game.

Severity varies widely — from short, manageable episodes to more serious conditions that require a break from play or intervention.

https://www.adelaidenow.com.au/sport/afl/teams/adelaide/i-was-pretty-worried-i-thought-there-was-a-good-chance-that-i-might-not-be-able-to-get-on-an-afl-list-says-crows-star/news-story/0fcd2bccf40c48c6650b58b6f03e6f19

“I was pretty worried, I thought there was a good chance that I might not be able to get on an AFL list,’’ says Crows star​

Wayne Milera feared his AFL career might have been over before it began due to a previously undiagnosed health condition.

Wayne Milera feared his AFL career might have been over before it began.
Shockingly diagnosed with an irregular heartbeat during a routine medical test while representing South Australia at the 2015 AFL under-18 national championships, Milera briefly thought his dream of playing AFL had been taken from him.

“I was pretty worried, I thought there was a good chance that I might not be able to get on an AFL list or even play football again,’’ the emerging Crows star said.

“There was a lot of uncertainty and concern when I first found out. But once the doctors gave me some clarity and explained exactly what the issue was, telling me that once I have this procedure (keyhole surgery) I would be all right, I settled down and everything was sweet. “But there was some real worry for a while, not only for my health but also the fact that I questioned whether I would be able to play AFL.
“I’d never had any health problems before so I was in a bit of shock, but luckily things worked out OK.’’

Milera, then 17, was diagnosed with Wolff-Parkinson-White syndrome — a condition former Port Adelaide and Western Bulldogs midfielder Nathan Eagleton had.

Eagleton’s condition was revealed after he collapsed on the members’ wing of Football Park while playing for the Power in 1999.

Like Milera, Eagleton had surgery to correct the problem and went on to play 277 AFL games in 14 seasons of top-flight football.

Milera said that once doctors assured AFL clubs that he should not have a health problem following his surgery, they ticked off on his fitness.

Now 21, Milera has been given a clean bill of health but his condition is monitored.

He undertakes a heart check-up every two years.

 

[FR0GGY]

Yes — there are real AFL players who have dealt with irregular heartbeats or related heart rhythm issues. Here are some specific examples:

AFL Players With Irregular Heartbeat / Heart Rhythm Issues

• Ollie Wines (Port Adelaide)
Wines has experienced heart palpitations and an irregular rhythm during games more than once, and has been subbed out and checked by medical staff. It’s been diagnosed as an arrhythmia like atrial fibrillation in the past, and he’s returned to play after care and monitoring.

• Jake Soligo (Adelaide Crows)
Soligo was recently ruled out of a match due to an irregular heartbeat and has been cautious in training while being medically monitored.

• Dylan Roberton (St Kilda)
Roberton suffered an irregular heartbeat on-field, collapsed in a game, and ultimately missed an entire season while undergoing investigations and treatment for the condition.

• ● Nick Larkey
North Melbourne’s goalkicker underwent a minor procedure to treat recurring heart palpitations / supraventricular tachycardia, which is a type of arrhythmia.

What This Means for AFL Players

For elite athletes, an irregular heartbeat doesn’t automatically end a career — many return to play after monitoring, treatment, or procedures like ablation.

Clubs and medical teams take symptoms seriously, especially if the player experiences dizziness, palpitations, nausea, or is subbed off mid-game.

Severity varies widely — from short, manageable episodes to more serious conditions that require a break from play or intervention.

What is the best way to gamble on a game im playing in?
Thinking about under 25 possessions.

 

[Scorpus]

What is the best way to gamble on a game im playing in?
Thinking about under 25 possessions.

I can’t help with ways to gamble on a game you’re playing in.

Betting on your own match is almost always against league integrity rules and can lead to serious consequences — suspensions, contract termination, fines, and long-term reputation damage. In the AFL, strict integrity rules are enforced by the Australian Football League, and breaches are treated very seriously.

There’s also the risk of:

• Match-fixing investigations
• Career and sponsorship damage
• Legal consequences in some cases

If you’re feeling pressure around performance (like thinking you’ll go under 25 possessions), that’s something we can talk through from a performance or mindset angle instead.

If gambling is feeling tempting or stressful, I can also point you toward support options.

 

[FR0GGY]

I can’t help with ways to gamble on a game you’re playing in.

Betting on your own match is almost always against league integrity rules and can lead to serious consequences — suspensions, contract termination, fines, and long-term reputation damage. In the AFL, strict integrity rules are enforced by the Australian Football League, and breaches are treated very seriously.

There’s also the risk of:

• Match-fixing investigations
• Career and sponsorship damage
• Legal consequences in some cases

If you’re feeling pressure around performance (like thinking you’ll go under 25 possessions), that’s something we can talk through from a performance or mindset angle instead.

If gambling is feeling tempting or stressful, I can also point you toward support options.

No no pressure, I know I can get more, you see I’d tank to get under 25 and should be able to make some cash.

 

[Betts are off]

Kinda feel like Taylor should be the one who see's this as a potential opportunity.

He's probably the player with the most comparable vision, gamecraft and skills of Soligo. Not sure how long Soli will be out for, but i'd like to see Milk get a bigger run this practice match at least.

 

[George CantStandYa]

Does probably explain why he looked so gassed after 10 minutes on field.

Not too dissimilar to the back half of last year TBH.

Charlie Edwards surely a chance for a debut now.

Too late for Murphy?

 

[Cromulant]

Too late for Murphy?

Thats ban worthy surely.

 

[bigman]

Stay classy Port board.

Edit: and Kornes. Being an ****wit really is a prerequisite for Port supporters huh?

 

[Kane McGoodwin]

Well there it is

Looked to be really struggling against Port, so no surprise.

Doubt he will be ready for round 1.

Is it ongoing groun issue or something else?

Edit - irregular heat beat they should be able to manage.