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Retired Dylan Roberton

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Dylan Roberton: Has been given the green light to return to full training after nearly two years on the sidelines with a heart issue. Is now on medication to regulate his heart, as well as having an internal defibrillator in his chest.
 
Looking set to join Hannebery in the clash with Hawthorn in two weeks is defender Dylan Roberton, who also moved well in the intense scratch match on Thursday.
Roberton is looking to resume his playing career this year after last playing in round four, 2018; the game where he collapsed behind play with a heart issue that has since required the insertion of an internal defibrillator.

Dylan Roberton moving well as he looks to potentially play in two weeks in the Saints’ first Marsh Series match against Hawthorn at Moorabbin on February 20. #withstkilda
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The 28-year-old was set to resume in early 2019 but his defibrillator activated in a pre-season game and he subsequently sat out the entire year to ensure his irregularity was under control.
Roberton played on the wing and in defence, where he faces hot competition to break into the side following the recruitment of Dougal Howard and the emergence of Callum Wilkie and Josh Battle last season.
 

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Saints fans were surprised when Dylan Roberton wasn’t named for Round 2, but the 28-year-old could quickly find himself back in the fold.

With skipper Jarryn Geary ruled out for Round 3 with a hamstring strain, the red, white and black could benefit from an extra experienced head against the potent Collingwood offensive.



Coach Brett Ratten said after the Saints’ Round 2 triumph that Roberton had knuckled down to “work on a few things” in his game.

“Dyl did some fantastic work to get himself into a position for Round 1, and probably just had some signs where he was just not quite to the level that he’d like to be and where we’d like him to be,” Ratten said.

He’s got a little bit of a challenge at the moment, but I know that he’ll be working extremely hard and we’ll work with him.
- Brett Ratten
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With Roberton’s diligence on the training track holding him in good stead, it could accelerate a possible recall for this week’s encounter against the Magpies.
 
“St Kilda defender Dylan Roberton is taking some time away from club responsibilities to consider his footballing future.

In consultation with his specialists and club medical team, and with full support of the club, Roberton will assess all available options over the coming weeks.

In the meantime, we request that the privacy of Dylan and his family is respected.”

Thats from the saints website. We wish Dylan all the best in his decision making and he prioritises his health and family.
 
www.saints.com.au

Roberton calls time

St Kilda defender Dylan Roberton has today announced his AFL retirement, effective immediately.
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St Kilda defender Dylan Roberton has today announced his AFL retirement, effective immediately.

The decision comes following a two-month hiatus during which Roberton weighed up his post-football options.

“I’ve come to a point where I need to put my family and future first,” Roberton said.
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Sad end for Robbo :(

 

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