Jon Patton makes appearance at GWS training session
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Jonathon Patton made a surprise appearance at GWS’ training on Wednesday.
Patton recently announced his retirement from football after numerous women came forward to accuse the key forward of sending unsolicited lewd messages.
The Hawk has spent time in and out of hospital dealing with mental health issues in the fallout.
GWS CEO David Matthews confirmed Patton was there with the team today in Sydney.
“Yeah I was at training today and I saw Jon and I’m going to catch up with him again while he’s up in Sydney,” Matthews told
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AFL star Jonathon Patton has sensationally walked away from the sport after a recent stint in hospital for mental health treatment .
It followed a string of women coming forward to accuse the Hawthorn forward, 27, of sending dirty messages on social media and from his phone.
Patton thanked his teammates, coaches and fans at both Hawthorn and GWS for their support, before addressing his unacceptable behaviour away from the field in recent years. I have made the difficult decision to retire from football to focus on my health, well-being, and future outside of the game, Patton said on the Hawthorn club website on Friday.
Forward announces retirement from game at age of 27
Says sorry for distress caused by ‘inappropriate behaviour’
Jonathan Patton was stood down by Hawthorn in January as the club investigated allegations of inappropriate sexual conduct on social media. Photograph: Daniel Pockett/Getty Images
Jonathan Patton was stood down by Hawthorn in January as the club investigated allegations of inappropriate sexual conduct on social media. Photograph: Daniel Pockett/Getty Images
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Fri 16 Apr 2021 01.38 EDT
Last modified on Fri 16 Apr 2021 02.11 EDT
Hawthorn forward Jonathon Patton has apologised for his inappropriate behaviour towards women while announcing his immediate retirement from the AFL.
Patton was stood down by the Hawks in January as the club investigated allegations of his inappropriate sexual conduct on social media.