Jack Steven

[skeptic]

From what I’ve read and I don’t profess to have an inside source...

Given how limited his pre-season was there’s a bit of a balancing act between managing his physical fitness, get him up to peak, recovery etc and also allowing him to work on his personal problems. My impression is he isn’t injured per’se but isn’t exactly super match fit.

[thejiggingsaint]

I simply wish Jack Steven well!

[Vazelos]

It’s not physical guys it’s mental....
He is all over the shop.....
Not in a great space at the moment

[SaintPav]

Doesn't sound great.

I hope the club are helping him get the right help.

[Sainter_Dad]

I am sure that people know the true reason - and it is certainly not physical - he is getting there though - and stepping up where he needs to. In a way, it may be short term pain for long term gain!

[skeptic]

Interesting to note that a few of the training reports on FB have suggested that he was hobbling in the last session and that he’s quite sore.

No idea if it’s true or not

[guitars4]

Jackie Boy is a true saint & needs our support weather it's physical or mental. All the best mate hope to see you back sooner than later

[Sainternist]

Depression is a bitch. Get well soon, Jackie Stuv!

[saintspremiers]

Stuv’s weapon is his explosive pace. That wasn’t at all evident in his first 2 games.

Must be hard to bring yourself to run at full pelt when your head is a mess.

At least tall players still have their height when they’re not mentally on song.

[Sainter_Dad]

Depression is a bitch. Get well soon, Jackie Stuv!

I believe that it is an adjustment - not depression - and if it is so - it is from external sources.

[mightysainters]

A real shame.. serious issues and he’s on the extreme end of the epidemic in football right now

[skeptic]

Depression is a bitch. Get well soon, Jackie Stuv!

I believe that it is an adjustment - not depression - and if it is so - it is from external sources.

I wondered about that too. The thing is however that with the amount of social support that is pbly available to him (which you’d have to imagine would be more than the average would have), it’s likely that the difficulty with the adjustment has led to some depressive symptoms.

That’s my take

[skeptic]

And just to add to that, I want to reiterate that that’s purely speculation based on my general knowledge of how these presentations usually manifest...

Specific to Jack I only know what’s been reported in the media

[Devilhead]

So is it an adjustment ..... or is it on the extreme end?

[saynta]

Don't speculate guys, ffs, none of us really know what is going on.

[bigred]

Agreed Saynta.

I think everyone just hopes he sorts out his shyt.

Everyone has it. Can be harder for some to keep it together.

[mightysainters]

A real shame.. serious issues and he’s on the extreme end of the epidemic in football right now

Bump.. really hope the club has been overly supportive with his issue

[Joffa Burns]

https://m.afl.com.au/news/2019-05-02/st ... tal-health

Assuming everyone has seen this.

[twirlyhair]

Good luck to him. It's tough, and he needs the time to sort through this. As for the team, well, with all of our outs, we are essentially back to a development year, so I would really like to see that we get games into Clark and Coffield and prepare them at the highest level for 2020 when hopefully we have everyone back on board.

[Gershwin]

Talk of @stkildafc star Jack Steven stepping away from the game will lead to questions of his future with the red, white & black. Has he played his last game with the Saints etc ....
Geelong is ready to pounce with a trade.
"Tony Sheahan"

[The Fireman]

https://m.afl.com.au/news/2019-05-02/st ... tal-health

Assuming everyone has seen this.

nope...FFS

[saynta]

Talk of @stkildafc star Jack Steven stepping away from the game will lead to questions of his future with the red, white & black. Has he played his last game with the Saints etc ....
Geelong is ready to pounce with a trade.
"Tony Sheahan"

F*** off Geelong. Vultures.

[guitars4]

Very sad to see Jack still struggling with a mental health issue . I hope he takes the rest of the season off & gets himself well. Weather he has played his last game for the Saints is irrelevant as long as he can get back to full health that's all that matters at this stage & we can deal with the other issue later. All the best mat e

[Special]

Talk of @stkildafc star Jack Steven stepping away from the game will lead to questions of his future with the red, white & black. Has he played his last game with the Saints etc ....
Geelong is ready to pounce with a trade.
"Tony Sheahan"

F*** off Geelong. Vultures.

Times a billion.

Can see it now. Jacky boy needs more time down the coast. Geelong pounce and we get sweet FA in return

[ace]

Damn, why didn't we have leave for mental health issues in my working days.

Boss, I need to take leave for my mental health.
Three months skiing in Europe might be help, I'll let you know when I get back.

Yes it really worked wonders picked me up really good but I'll probably need to do it on an annual basis.
It is for my mental health you understand.