Collingwood forward Alex Fasolo has taken time away from the club after battling depression. Fasolo has been ruled out of the clash against Fremantle on Sunday and it is unknown how long the 24-year old will be out for. It is understood that Fasolo wants to return to face Melbourne on Queens Birthday, but will only return if he is mentally prepared to. Following Fasolo's decision to take time off football indefinitely, the Collingwood Football Club released a brief statement about the issue. "Collingwood footballer Alex Fasolo will take what is expected to be a short break from playing as he manages the challenge of depression. "Fasolo, 24, will not play against Fremantle this weekend, but will take time out in the interests of his health. He will continue to train and prepare for football with the expectation of a swift return to playing. "It is requested that Fasolo's privacy be respected. The club will be making no further comment." The news about Fasolo's depression comes only a week after Giants ruckman Tom Downie announced his retirement due to a long period of suffering anxiety. Downie, who was chosen at pick no. 56 in the 2011 NAB AFL Draft, played nine games for the Giants as a foundation player. Giants general manager Wayne Campbell thanked Downie for his contribution to the club and stated that the Giants support his decision to put his mental health first. "Tom joined the Giants as a foundation player and has had a significant impact on the club both on and off the field over the past six years," Campbell said. "Everyone at the Giants completely support Tom's decision knowing it is in the best interests of his wellbeing. What Tom is dealing with isn't unique but it does mean football is very much secondary in his life at the moment. "Tom's a terrific young man and a very popular member of the playing group who'll always be welcome at the Giants." In recent years, many AFL players have come out and spoken about their mental health issues, including Lance "Buddy" Franklin, Daniel Menzel and Mitch Clark. If you are facing personal issues, you can contact: Lifeline: 13 11 14 beyondblue: 1300 224 636 MensLine: 1300 789 978 headspace
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The Match Review Panel has laid several charges after the Sir Doug Nicholls Indigenous Round.
Sydney Swans player Heath Grundy has been charged after striking former Hawthorn skipper Luke Hodge. The incident occurred during the first quarter of the clash between Sydney and Hawthorn at the SCG, last Friday. The Panel assessed the incident as "intentional conduct with low impact to the body". The incident was classified as a $1500 sanction, but due to the fact that Grundy does not have applicable record that impacts the penalty, he can accept a $1000 sanction with an early plea. Zac Jones has also been charged after striking Hawthorn's Luke Breust. The incident occurred during the third quarter of the same match. The Panel assessed the incident as "intentional conduct with low impact to the body". As this is Jones' second classifiable offence with a $2500 sanction, he can accept a $1500 sanction with an early plea. St Kilda midfielder Jack Steven has been charged after striking Western Bulldogs midfielder Marcus Bontempelli. The incident occurred during the fourth quarter of the clash between the Bulldogs and the Saints at Etihad Stadium, last Saturday. The Panel assessed the incident as "intentional conduct with low impact to the body". The incident was classified as a $1500, but due to the fact that Steven does not have an applicable record that impacts the penalty, he can accept a $1000 sanction with an early plea. Brisbane Lions midfielder Dayne Beams has been charged after wrestling Collingwood player Taylor Adams. The incident occurred during the third quarter of the clash between Collingwood and Brisbane at the MCG, last Sunday. Beams does not have an applicable record that impacts the penalty, so he can accept a $1500 sanction or a $1000 sanction with an early plea. Collingwood midfielder Taylor Adams has been charged after wrestling Brisbane Lions player Dayne Beams. The incident occurred during the same match. Adams does not have an applicable record that impacts the penalty, so he can accept a $1500 sanction or a $1000 sanction with an early plea. North Melbourne midfielder Ryan Clarke has been charged after engaging in rough conduct against Carlton forward Matthew Wright. The incident occurred during the second quarter of the clash between Carlton and Nort Melbourne at Etihad Stadium, last Sunday. The Panel assessed the incident as "careless conduct with low impact to the head". The incident is classified as a $1500 sanction, but due to the fact that Clarke does not have an applicable record that impacts the penalty, he can accept a $1000 sanction with an early plea. St Kilda and Carlton Football Clubs have been been fined $10,000 each after a melee broke out, which was caused by the sledging of Carlton captain Marc Murphy.
The melee between the Saints and the Blues occurred during three-quarter-time of the round 8 clash at Etihad Stadium. Due to the amount of players that were involved in the melee, both clubs were fined the large sum, rather than individual players. Football operations manager Simon Lethlean wrote to both the Saints and the Blues about the fines and both clubs had seven days to respond in writing before their fines were handed out. The Sydney Swans and North Melbourne were also fined $5000 each after a melee broke out during their round 8 clash. $2500 from both fines will be suspended until the end of the season. The AFL has stated that the fines have been handed out to the four football clubs because of the melees, and not because of the sledging that occurred. Sydney Swans v Hawthorn
Western Bulldogs v St Kilda
Melbourne v Gold Coast Suns
Adelaide Crows v Fremantle
Richmond v Essendon
Collingwood v Brisbane Lions
West Coast Eagles v GWS Giants
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