Geelong forward Tyson Stengle hospitalised in ‘serious condition’

Star Geelong forward Tyson Stengle was rushed to hospital after an incident in the early hours of Sunday morning.

SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - JUNE 09: Tyson Stengle of the Cats controls the ball during the round 13 AFL match between Sydney Swans and Geelong Cats at SCG, on June 09, 2024, in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Brendon Thorne/AFL Photos/via Getty Images)

Star Geelong forward Tyson Stengle was rushed to hospital after an incident in the early hours of Sunday morning.

Seven reported Stengle was carried out of a Geelong nightclub around 2:30am, just hours after returning from Tasmania where he kicked three goals in the Cats’ win over North Melbourne.

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The 25-year-old was unresponsive at the time and was in a “serious condition”, but has recovered following the incident and ran light laps at Cats training on Monday.

The Herald Sun reported Stengle was “not out partying with any teammates” and “there are suggestions Stengle’s drink may have been spiked”.

Tyson Stengle was involved in a concerning incident. (Photo by Brendon Thorne/AFL Photos/via Getty Images)

“Paramedics responded to reports of an incident in Geelong at around 2am on 28 July 2024,” an Ambulance Victoria statement said.

“One man was transported to University Geelong Hospital in a serious condition.”

Stengle recently re-signed with Geelong for another five seasons after lucrative interest in the free agent from rivals including St Kilda.

“The club acknowledges a health incident involving Tyson Stengle over the weekend,” the Cats said on social media.

“Most importantly Tyson is okay and attended the club on Monday.

“The club’s priority is Tyson’s mental health and wellbeing.”

He is an All-Australian contender in 2024, leading all small forwards with 37 goals.

Originally published as Geelong forward Tyson Stengle hospitalised in ‘serious condition’