Zak Jones personal leave

[skeptic]

It’s very curious timing and the club is very vague about the whole thing.

I wonder what’s going on

[bangaulegend]

Less than ideal but I just hope Zak can overcome whatever the issue is . Mental health is a real problem expectation & stress can do strange things to the human mind . I've been down that road & it's not a pleasant drive that's for sure . As someone has already posted family & friends are the key to getting your head in the right space to deal with what lies ahead .

[skeptic]

So the assumption is mental health?

It says health and well being. When Paddy went away pre-season 12 months ago there was mention that he was struggling mentally due to the personal circumstances he was going through... it’s not really specifying that. I’d have thought given the attention mental health has gotten as of late with emphasis on reducing stigma, surely they would have just said that. Would have garnered sympathy and reduced cause to speculate.

Given that Jones played a week ago and looked in great shape, my inclination is that this is something else.

The vagueness of the statement makes me uncomfortable

[freely]

Less than ideal but I just hope Zak can overcome whatever the issue is . Mental health is a real problem expectation & stress can do strange things to the human mind . I've been down that road & it's not a pleasant drive that's for sure . As someone has already posted family & friends are the key to getting your head in the right space to deal with what lies ahead .

Not always, legend. unfortunately, family in particular are very often part of the problem.

[Viscount Jeremiah]

Not sure what the issue is but sincerely I hope you get better soon Zak and I'm glad you have the club's support here.

Mental health is no Joke. Take as much time as you need

[bangaulegend]

Less than ideal but I just hope Zak can overcome whatever the issue is . Mental health is a real problem expectation & stress can do strange things to the human mind . I've been down that road & it's not a pleasant drive that's for sure . As someone has already posted family & friends are the key to getting your head in the right space to deal with what lies ahead .

Not always, legend. unfortunately, family in particular are very often part of the problem.

Yeah your probably right I didn't think about it like that . I suppose I was speaking of my own personal experience but I can see your point.

[ace]

Is this another case of "I screwed up and now my family life is f--k ed up".

[saintly]

Is this another case of "I screwed up and now my family life is f--k ed up".

who knows, and i don't think we should be speculating on this matter.

[Wayne42]

Is this another case of "I screwed up and now my family life is f--k ed up".

Good point but we'll probably never know the details unless someone spills the beans.

[sunsaint]

Less than ideal but I just hope Zak can overcome whatever the issue is . Mental health is a real problem expectation & stress can do strange things to the human mind . I've been down that road & it's not a pleasant drive that's for sure . As someone has already posted family & friends are the key to getting your head in the right space to deal with what lies ahead .

Not always, legend. unfortunately, family in particular are very often part of the problem.

Yes i fear the same but didn't want to mention it prior only to be slammed again
Whatever the matter, i hope he gets back on the park quickly as after Steele he is our second most crucial onballer
and in the first two outings this year he looked pretty good

[CQ SAINT]

Zak has been a good pick up and I have no doubt he has much to offer this group, but with a little further reading, I've found he has stated himself, that he isn't good with self confidence and can get down on himself.
It is well documented that he has wanted to be home, around family, since 2017 and took up meditation in 2019 to work on his self awareness and mental focus.
Clearly he has been putting un the work so far this year, he is physically healthy and has family and a supportive club around him.
I wish him all the best and hope he returns happy and ready to fire soon.

[Banger9798]

Well we need him now Clark and Billings are gone.
Get well really soon!

[B.M]

Have heard it is to do with a swing and a miss in Baseball

[Ghost Like]

Have heard it is to do with a swing and a miss in Baseball

That's great considering he's come from a club that’s had more swings & misses than most - can explain ridiculous absences.

[shadrock]

It could literally be anything, and isnt necessarily a sign that he is struggling with his own mental health issues. There could be a death in the family or an issue within a close relationship or with a child if he has kids? Who knows. Its a good gesture from the club to give him all the time he needs, but if theres anything we know about Zac, its that hes 100% committed to the team so i wouldnt be surprised if after a week or so he says hes back to being available and could be good to go for round 1. See how we go.

[B.M]

I think it’s enforced

[shadrock]

I think it’s enforced

How so?

[Goose is king]

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I think it’s enforced
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Like Buddy on the eave of finals?

[MC Gusto]

I need another clue…or a PM

[CQ SAINT]

Whoever told BM, is possibly implying that Jones has 3 strikes for non-performance enhancing drugs and that the club has been informed and has imposed a restriction on him.

[Banger9798]

A strike in other words...that actually makes more sense

[lewdogs]

Hopefully he has been made to watch Reefer Madness a few times and can be back before round one.

[Wayne42]

Have heard it is to do with a swing and a miss in Baseball

Did you hear the homeplate umpire yell....... STRIKE.

[Devilhead]

So Round 17

[shanegrambeau]

Who said this? Fair dinkum.

“He is such an important player for us we don’t want those sort of guys missing through ill-disciplined acts.“

Quote: Dan Hannebury on Zac Jones being suspended for whacking Dan Butler!!!

Sydney 2017!!

Wow…talk about a Pow Wow!