Great Western Sydney young gun Bobby Hill will take an indefinite break from football after being diagnosed with testicular cancer.
The 22-year-old will have surgery this week and will then be in recovery, with a return to AFL yet to be determined.
Hill played in the Giants’ loss to Brisbane on Saturday.
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“Bobby and his family have our full support, as always, as they go through this period,” Giants football manager Jason McCartney said.
“His health and wellbeing is our absolute priority and he’ll have the best medical care as he undergoes surgery on Tuesday and beyond.
“There’ll be a period of time for him to recover before further medical assessment to understand if any additional steps are required.
“Bobby is in good spirits and knows he has the support and love of the entire Giants family.”
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