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Kangaroo star Jaidyn Stephenson avoids surgery after backyard bike mishap
Jaidyn Stephenson was back in the news for the wrong reasons after a backyard bike trick went wrong, but he has received a timely piece of good news.
Jon Ralph
September 5, 2021 - 5:07PM
Jaidyn Stephenson will not require surgery for a fractured hip and has been discharged from hospital as he continues his recovery from a backyard bicycle stunt gone wrong.
The North Melbourne midfielder was attempting a series of tricks on his bike while drinking with housemates when he crashed to the ground.
The Herald Sun revealed that doctors had feared he might need surgery that could have had a long-term impact on his career.
But the Roos are thankful doctors have now ruled out surgery and believe he will make a full recovery.
Roos CEO Ben Amarfio confirmed to the Herald Sun that the former Magpie was on track for a full recovery.
“We are disappointed because it was a real lack of judgement that landed him in this spot, but the good news is it’s a small fracture that doesn’t need an operation, so he’s dodged a worse outcome there,” he said.
The Roos must now broker deals with veterans including captain Jack Ziebell and stalwart defender Robbie Tarrant, who might have to be content with one-year deals.
Ziebell enjoyed a strong season and is only 30 but having been pushed out of the midfield might be at an age when he signs a series of rolling one-year deals.
Shaun Atley is also out of contract, while Aaron Hall recently signed a one-year deal.
The Roos have delisted Taylor Garner, Connor Menadue, Dom Tyson and Will Walker and are in pole position to secure SANFL young gun Jason Horne in the draft to add to their impressive young midfield.
The Kangaroos are not set to return to the track until at least November 22.
Earlier, North Melbourne investigated Stephenson’s fall with his full co-operation and established it had come after he had enjoyed drinks at home with housemates.
The club released a statement on Saturday saying it was “disappointed with his poor judgment and reckless action”, which had put a “dampener” on a positive first season at the club from the former Magpie.
The No. 6 draft pick in 2017, Stephenson played 19 games for the Kangaroos this year and spent significant time through the midfield, averaging 19.4 disposals and kicking 17 goals.
Jaidyn Stephenson was back in the news for the wrong reasons after a backyard bike trick went wrong, but he has received a timely piece of good news.
Jon Ralph
September 5, 2021 - 5:07PM
Jaidyn Stephenson will not require surgery for a fractured hip and has been discharged from hospital as he continues his recovery from a backyard bicycle stunt gone wrong.
The North Melbourne midfielder was attempting a series of tricks on his bike while drinking with housemates when he crashed to the ground.
The Herald Sun revealed that doctors had feared he might need surgery that could have had a long-term impact on his career.
But the Roos are thankful doctors have now ruled out surgery and believe he will make a full recovery.
Roos CEO Ben Amarfio confirmed to the Herald Sun that the former Magpie was on track for a full recovery.
“We are disappointed because it was a real lack of judgement that landed him in this spot, but the good news is it’s a small fracture that doesn’t need an operation, so he’s dodged a worse outcome there,” he said.
The Roos must now broker deals with veterans including captain Jack Ziebell and stalwart defender Robbie Tarrant, who might have to be content with one-year deals.
Ziebell enjoyed a strong season and is only 30 but having been pushed out of the midfield might be at an age when he signs a series of rolling one-year deals.
Shaun Atley is also out of contract, while Aaron Hall recently signed a one-year deal.
The Roos have delisted Taylor Garner, Connor Menadue, Dom Tyson and Will Walker and are in pole position to secure SANFL young gun Jason Horne in the draft to add to their impressive young midfield.
The Kangaroos are not set to return to the track until at least November 22.
Earlier, North Melbourne investigated Stephenson’s fall with his full co-operation and established it had come after he had enjoyed drinks at home with housemates.
The club released a statement on Saturday saying it was “disappointed with his poor judgment and reckless action”, which had put a “dampener” on a positive first season at the club from the former Magpie.
The No. 6 draft pick in 2017, Stephenson played 19 games for the Kangaroos this year and spent significant time through the midfield, averaging 19.4 disposals and kicking 17 goals.
If Jaidyn turns out as well as Stevie J did, we’re winning flags, for sure.
