Jeremy Cameron feeling ‘better’ after brutal concussion

Geelong star Jeremy Cameron and his club have both given an update on his condition after Thursday night’s shocking injury.

Jeremy Cameron has been cleared of facial injuries and has returned to the place he loves best and after a sickening concussion against Melbourne on Thursday.

The superstar Cat was back on his farm on Friday and feeling “better than he did’ the night before after he was sent to hospital during a crucial Geelong win.

The Cats confirmed on Friday he was discharged from hospital early on Friday morning.

Jeremy Cameron updates his Instagram after being concussed against Melbourne. Source: Instagram

“Following further assessment at the hospital Cameron has been cleared of any initial concerns and will continue to be assessed and monitored by the club’s medical staff,” the club said.

He will miss next week’s match against Sydney due to concussion protocols.

Cameron posted a video on Instagram about 1pm on Friday, in which he was starting up a bonfire and showing off a new car.

“I feel better than I did last night, thanks for everyone’s messages of support, I appreciate that,” he said in the video.

“We have lit up the bonny (bonfire).”

The moment of impact. Picture: Daniel Pockett/Getty Images

Without any further injuries, Cameron could be cleared to return in round 17 against North Melbourne, but Geelong has been steadfast in protecting its senior players throughout this year if they aren’t ready to play.

Cats coach Chris Scott twice said publicly this week that he wasn’t interested in putting players on the field if they weren't 100 per cent fit.

Geelong found a way to keep its season alive on Thursday night without the reining best-and-fairest winner, with Gary Rohan picking up some slack by booting three goals.

The game stopped for more than six minutes while medicos carefully put Cameron on a stretcher to take him from the field.

He completed a concussion assessment in the rooms and was then taken to hospital.

Forward Brad Close, who is one of Cameron’s closest mates at the Cats, said it was difficult to regroup after the hit but the players tried to switch onto the task while Cameron was being attended to.

Gary Rohan checks on Jeremy Cameron. Picture: Daniel Pockett/Getty Images

“It is tough, it is tough to see one of your teammates go down like that,” he said.

“It is just about trying to stay focused and keeping your head in the game. We just try and keep it going and talk about what we are going to do next.

“I thought we did all right losing I think probably our best player and I thought we put in a good performance from there.”

Young key forward Shannon Neale played his first minutes in months in a VFL game on Friday night and could come into the selection frame for the Sydney clash, or the Cats could shuffle the decks with Esava Ratugolea (hamstring) set to be fit for a return to the backline.

Both defenders Jack Henry and Sam De Koning have been swung forward at times this year and could again if Ratugolea returns.

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