Steven was recruited from the Geelong Falcons with pick 42 in the 2007 AFL Draft. Adelaide Oval slash AFL crowds from 25,000 to 20,000 as a result of a lack of social distancing. He’s had mental health issues as well.Officers have already made contact with Steven, but the 30-year-old is reportedly yet to reveal the circumstances behind his alleged stabbing.He came close to AFL retirement last year as he dealt with mental health issues, playing just seven games in 2019.The report claims Steven had enjoyed a promising pre-season with Geelong after being traded from St Kilda during the 2019 AFL Trade Period.It was a move Steven had wanted to happen years earlier as he looked to move closer to his family, based on Victoria’s surf coast, near Geelong. His partner and child live in Melbourne.The high-profile off-season recruit from St Kilda is recovering in hospital from a reported chest wound, with police investigating the incident.The incident was referred to police by hospital staff after the Cats player checked-in for medical attention.“He’s wanted to get back to family for all the reasons that have been spoken about. AFL admits there were umpiring errors in St Kilda's win over Adelaide.
The club's concern is for Jack's health and well being," a Geelong spokesman said."Detectives are investigating the circumstances surrounding the incident and hope to speak to the victim again later today.""But a really serious incident that Jack's been involved in and we hope he's OK."At his best he is a wonderful footballer, and he came to the Cats looking for a change of scenery to reinvigorate his love of the game. The club’s concern is for Jack’s health and well being,” a Geelong spokesman said.“The matter has been referred to police and until their investigations are completed the club will not be in position to offer further comment.”“Stonnington Crime Investigation Unit detectives are investigating after a 30-year-old Lorne man presented at a Melbourne hospital overnight with a non- life-threatening injury,” a Victoria Police spokesperson said.“Detectives are investigating the circumstances surrounding the incident and hope to speak to the victim again later today.”“But a really serious incident that Jack’s been involved in and we hope he’s OK.Former Geelong captain Cameron Ling, who skippered the club to the 2011 premiership, told ABC Radio: “The injury is certainly serious but not life threatening which is good news.The trade came on the back of an 18-month public battle with his mental health, which included the former Saints star being given an indefinite break away from football to focus on his health in the middle of the 2019 season.after catching an Uber to Cabrini Hospital before eventually being transferred to The Alfred hospital on Sunday morning. Steven lives in Lorne. Steven kicked the final goal of the 2008 NAB Cup quarter final – a competition which St Kilda went on to win, although Steven did not play in the final.
I don’t think his move to Geelong has just wiped out all those things that have been challenging him.“Jack is in hospital and recovering.