Kevin Sheedy in hospital in Queensland
The AFL great has been hospitalised with a mystery illness while visiting family on the Sunshine Coast.
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AFL giant Kevin Sheedy is being treated for a mystery illness in a Queensland hospital.
The 76-year-old legend of the game is believed to have been in hospital for at least a couple of days after falling ill while visiting family on the Sunshine Coast.
His wife Geraldine released a statement on Sunday evening confirming her husband was being treated in hospital.
“Kevin was visiting family on the Sunshine Coast when he got a fever and sought medical treatment,” she said.
“He has since been admitted into hospital to undertake tests to determine the cause of the problem.
“Like all sports people, he’d prefer not to be spending time on the bench and he’s looking forward to getting back to Melbourne and resuming his commitments as soon as possible.”
News of the mystery illness follows Sheedy’s recent announcement that he will step down as a director of Essendon’s board at the conclusion of the season.
The club legend joined Essendon’s board in 2020 charged with helping to rebuild the football program.
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