Heart murmur puts Newman in doubt for round one

[dwaino]

Newman in doubt for round 1. All the best to Newy's health but a blessing in disguise, hopefully someone stands up to claim the spot.

http://m.richmondfc.com.au/news/2015-03-17/newman-suffers-setback

[Phil Mrakov]

Newman should've gave it away last year and wouldn't be in this position. His body is not up to it anymore it's the harsh reality

[Eat_em_Alive]

Newman should've gave it away last year and wouldn't be in this position. His body is not up to it anymore it's the harsh reality

mate honestly STFU

[Phil Mrakov]

Newman should've gave it away last year and wouldn't be in this position. His body is not up to it anymore it's the harsh reality

mate honestly STFU

He will be 33 in May. Should've given it away as he's not good enough anymore. I do wish him well though footy is a professional sport

[No More]

Newman should've gave it away last year and wouldn't be in this position. His body is not up to it anymore it's the harsh reality

mate honestly STFU

but its true Newman is done as an AFL player.

[Eat_em_Alive]

Newman should've gave it away last year and wouldn't be in this position. His body is not up to it anymore it's the harsh reality

mate honestly STFU

but its true Newman is done as an AFL player.

I agree, I don't However agree that this heart condition is a result of him Continuing on as suggested by Phil.

[WA Tiger]

Unfortunately this will also be the end for Foley I think.

[Go Richo 12]

Newman should've gave it away last year and wouldn't be in this position. His body is not up to it anymore it's the harsh reality

mate honestly STFU

He will be 33 in May. Should've given it away as he's not good enough anymore. I do wish him well though footy is a professional sport

Dr Phil.

[one-eyed]

Heart murmur puts Newman in doubt for round one

Callum Twomey 
afl.com.au
March 17, 2015 10:00 AM


CHRIS Newman is in doubt for Richmond's round one clash with Carlton after suffering an abnormal heart rhythm at training.

The club revealed on Tuesday that the veteran defender had experienced "some discomfort" at training recently, which saw him have tests that confirmed a cardiac arrhythmia.

The 32-year-old has met with a specialist, and will have a procedure to correct the issue.

"Chris has seen a cardiologist specialising in this area, and he has confirmed that the diagnosis is a relatively benign one," the club's football manager, Dan Richardson, said on the Richmond website.

"However, the decision has been made to rectify the situation with a procedure to eliminate the trigger of the abnormal cardiac rhythm."

It is a frustrating interruption for the Tigers and Newman, who heads into his 15th AFL season with 251 games to his name. The club hopes the concern will not keep their former captain out for too long in the home and away season.
 
"The procedure is relatively straightforward and has been done successfully in many high level athletes, including AFL footballers," Richardson said.

"We are expecting that Chris will be off training for a couple of weeks, and then should be able to resume full training, and play soon after."

- See more at: http://www.afl.com.au/news/2015-03-17/heart-blip-for-newman#sthash.IeAtN1so.dpuf

[(•))(©™]

Unfortunately this will also be the end for Foley I think.

Gutted.

[Go Richo 12]

Unfortunately this will also be the end for Foley I think.

Gutted.

Does Foley have a heart murmur too, or does he feel Chris's pain like an identical twin does?

[(•))(©™]

Despite his selfish and misguided decision to play on for the last couple of seasons, fingers crossed it's nothing too serious.

Onya Chris

[wayne]

Hope it's nothing serious, but he should have been in doubt for round 1 anyway due to his form going backwards.

[froars]

Unfortunately this will also be the end for Foley I think.

Gutted.

[Tigeritis™©®]

Old Captain has a broken heart....

.....Richmond will do that to ya! 



Get well soon Chris all the best.